Political slate for local and state offices listed
For Congress Second District S A Roddenbery For State Senator Fighth District Joan M Brown L C Toole For Representative O Brinson Chas L Harrell W T Nicholson W J M Smith A A Subers For Judge City Court W M Harrell For City Court Solicitor M E ONeal For Sheriff Decatur County MO Emanuel D R Barber A B Griffin Cc A Helton For Ordinary T B Maxwell J D Talbert For Clerk Superior Court C W Wimberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighth
Joan M. Brown
L. C. Toole
O. Brinson
Chas, L. Harrell
W. T. Nicholson
W. J. M.smith
A. A. Subers
Decatur County
H. Emanuel
D. R. Barber
A. B. Griffin Cc
A. Helton
Final Word to Voters on Prohibition Move in 1909
An appeal from Joan M. Brown urging Prohibition supporters in Decatur County to vote on March 11 1909 to elect a legislature that will uphold Prohibition and civic virtue. The message warns that voting for Brown endorsed by Prohibitionists preserves the ruling order and protects womanhood and childhood against liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Joan M. Brown
Georgia
Stand for State Senator and Prohibition Reform
A political appeal urging voters to back uncompromising democracy and conservative governance. It condemns railroad influence, praises 25 years of public service, and stresses the Anti Saloon Law, state control of corporations, and civic purity ahead of the county primary next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Decatur County
New Railroad Shops Construction Advances Near Depot
Section Foreman Hooker supervises a large crew grading for new G F A Ry Co shops near the passenger depot on this side of the river. Grading should finish by early next month followed by building erection. About 30 yard switches planned. Some work moves to the Southern for tasks that cannot be done locally. The Georgia county school superintendents hold a Brunswick meeting from March 31 to April 2 with Superintendent Bradwell in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooker
G, F & A Ry Co
Association of County School Superintendents of Georgia
Brunswick
Bradwell
Get Right with Your Conscience and Vote for Principle
A moral admonition urges voters to align choices with personal ethics and the public good. It argues against supporting candidates whose platforms conflict with one's conscience, warning that dual loyalties betray both family and country.
Instructions for Democratic Primary Managers in Decatur County
The notice sets polling hours for Bainbridge and other precincts and requires three managers per precinct. Managers swear an oath to conduct the election fairly, display and seal ballot boxes, maintain two voter lists, and swear examiners that voters are qualified. Unauthorized voters are blocked unless listed exceptions apply. challenged votes are marked. vacancies filled by remaining managers who swear an oath. Results are counted and certified, then delivered to Bainbridge Court House for consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Decatur County
Donalsonville
Iron City
Brinson and Climax
Brinson
Climax
Pine Hill District
Diffee
Pine Hill
Lynn
Court House
Calendar edition boosts demand for Atlanta railroad calendar
The Atlanta Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad 1908 calendar proves most popular in the Southeast. Heavy demand prompts a second edition. A copy can be secured by sending seven cents in stamps to W H Leahy General Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Southeast
W H Leahy
Atlanta, Gatt
Democratic Primary Notice for Bainbridge Georgia 1908
Official notice from the Democratic Executive Committee of Decatur County Georgia outlines a white Democratic primary scheduled for March 12 1908 to nominate candidates for city court state senate representatives ordinary clerk of superior court sheriff tax collector tax receiver county treasurer county surveyor coroner and two county commissioners. Requires registration and full assessments by February 22 1908. ballots printed February 24 1908. election managed under Georgia primary law with final committee meeting to declare results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge, GA
Democratic Executive Committee
Decatur County
Ju City Court of
Bainbridge
General Assembly
Superior Court
Board of County Commissioners
Bainbridge, Gay
County Board of Commissioners
Court House
Executive Committee
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M. Brown
M’g’r
Official
Stall & Galnridge
Postoffice
Sambridge
Congress
S. A. Roddenbery
Judge City Court
W. M. Harrell
City Court
M. E. Oneal
T. B. Maxwell
J. D. Talbert
Thos, J. Jackson
Aaron P. Long
J. W. Butts
Geo. S. McNair
H. Daniel
C. W. Wimberly
R. E L. Monroe
J. A. Wells
Conservatism
Legis
T. S. Hawes
Democrative
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing
Haimton
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Best
U.S
Washington
Castor
Prt
NAT Ivuna
Asualt
Water Street
Fordham House
Charley Cuone
National Casualty
National Casualty’ Co
South Georgia
Bait Ga
Coast Line
Bain
Wilmington
N. C
J. Bryan
Bainbridge Naval Stores
Baingridre Telephone
Thomasville
Zails
Ppocib
Ingr
Robert E. Williams
Macon Telegraph
Herschel
Oium
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York City
Arana
Robi. E. Williams
Samaria
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