Official Ballot for State Election Includes Candidate List
The document presents the official statewide ballot for the September primary with candidates for Governor Secretary of State Comptroller General State Superintendent Pension Commissioner Prison Commissioner Agriculture Commerce and Labor Chief Justice and other judicial posts. It also includes candidate lines for Railroad Commissioner and representatives and a public candidate statement from Carroll County Solicitor General Roop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Harris
Hugh M. Dorsey
I. G. Hardman
Jos E. Pottle
Phil Cook
W. J. Speer
William J. Eakes
M. L. Brittain
Alex E. Keese
John W. Lindsey
Peyton LL
Wade
Judge Court of Appeal
Robert Honges
Judges Court of Appeals
Wake
HJ. Fullbright
Walter F. George
John M. Graham
George C. Grogan
JOHN _B. HUTCHERSON
W. Frank Jenkins
Henry S. Jones
John J. Kimpley
Rolgor
Luke
L. P. Seef
Alex W. Stephens
M. J. Yeomans
C. M. CandLer
James H. Peeples
J. A. Perry
James. A. Perry
G. McLendon
Fourth District
Georgia
William Charles Adamson
Superior Courts
Coweta
J. Render Terrell
Solicitor General
Henry Reeves Charles E. Roop
Carroll County
J. M. Bagwell
J. H. P. Beck
L. Dorsett
Geo. W. Harper
G. A. Hogan
John R. Spence
A Day at Coney Island Big Home Talent Show
A very elaborate home talent musical comedy titled A Day at Coney Island will be staged at City Hall Wednesday and Thursday September 13 14 under the auspices of the Improvement Club. The show features a large cast of town people in character sketches with a beauty chorus of society belles and equ al number of young men. The Hicks family of Skeeterville Arkansas provides rural comic relief. Carolyn Elinor Staley known as the Whirlwind Directress is directing. Local papers praise the production and Staley’s success, with calls to return next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Clyb “Improvement Club
Society Belles of
Carrollton
Hicks
Skeeterville
Arkansas
Carolyn Elinor Staley
Jin
Citizens split on the next governor as voters weigh merit
A Fulton county resident backs Hugh Dorsey while supporters from Putnam and Jones counties praise Dr J G Hardman and Dr J Hardiman. A plain Georgia citizen, unconnected to candidates, resolves to vote for the one deemed best, weighing merit and equal interests for all. The Butler Herald notes the mood reflects personal obligations and respect for qualification in a gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Kimball House
Hugh Dorsey
Atlanta
Dr. Hardman
Putnam County
Joe Pottie
J. G. Hardman
Jackson County
Jones County
Georgia
Old Commonwealth
Pottle
Dorsey
Butler Herald
For Sale or Trade House and Two Lots on Chestnut Street
For sale or trade a house with two lots on Chestnut Street. Apply to PS PPY OP Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at Methodist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church plans a 4 o'clock meeting Monday September 11 1916 at the church. The program includes a care of defectives institution Bible lesson The Lord bless the Outcast Mrs H E Better leads prayer and hymn Minutes of last meeting general business readings by Mrs M Tanner and Mrs Dan Hearn on defectives the cause and cure with discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
T.ord
H. E. Better
M. Tanner
Dan Hearn
Wished to Run Boykin for the Legislature
After an eloquent speech at the courthouse, Dor sey campaign leader Bufo Hoykin spoke for Hugh Dorsey and urged Boykin to enter the race for the legislature. A crowd backed the idea and a resolution urged reopening the filing lists, but the county executive committee declined to do so, citing risk to current candidates. Boykin had been urged to run since the summer, but the entry deadline had passed without his declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Dorsey
Court House
Bufo Hoykin
Dorsey
Boykin
Legislature
Severn
Tiake
Col L J Smith Predicts Hardman Georgia Governorship
Col L J Smith of Commerce spoke at 11 o clock Thursday in the interest of Dr Hardman. He is a fluent speaker who has spoken in many counties and confidently predicts Dr Hardman will be the next governor of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith
Commerce
Hardman
Col. Smith
Hardmman
Georgia
Notice for Cradle Roll enrollment at Mt. Zion Ga
Mothers with babies under three urged to return completion cards by September 14 to enable certificates. Enrollment day set for September 27 during Sunday School at Mt. Zion Cradle Roll Dept led by Supt Stella Tant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Tant
Cradle Roll Dept
Mt. Zion
Ward Dies Near Villa Rica After Civil War Service
Mr A F Ward a noted Confederate veteran dropped dead near Villa Rica on Saturday. He had left his Center Point home in the morning and appeared well. Born in Fayette County, he moved to Carroll at age fifteen and spent most of his life here. He leaves three sons four daughters a brother and others to mourn his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Ward
Vaid
Villa Rica
Ward
Center Point
Mr. Ward
Faytte County
Carroll
Dorsey Seeks Governor Post At Local Rally
Hon Hugh Dorsey addressed a large gathering from Haralson Douglas and Heard counties and nearby towns including Newnan and LaGrange with Alabama turnout. He avoided mentioning Woodrow Wilson and did not cover many issues vital to residents, drawing a crowd smaller than Britt Craig’s 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Dorsey
Woodrow Wilson
Haralson
Douglas
Heard
Newnan
LaGrange
Alabama
Program Y W A The State Missions Meeting
The W A will meet Saturday at 3:30 with Miss Inez Robison. Subject State Missions. Prayer by leader. Scripture Acts 1 41 11. Songs include Work for the Night is Coming Take My Life and Let It Be. Mission study and department work led by Nelle Fitts Lois oun and Claire Snead. Social hour follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Inez Robison
Inex Robison
Geotaln Baptist State Missions
Quice Whatley
Singing Convention to Meet at Mt Zion
Douglas County Progressive Singing Convention will meet at Mt. Zion church eight miles north of Whitesburg on September 16th and 17th. All singers are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Progressive Singing Convention
Mt. Zion Church
Whitesburg
Redman Speaks in Support of Governor Harris in Jackson
Mr. Redman of Jackson Georgia spoke on Tuesday in favor of Governor Nat Harris before a sizable attentive crowd at a tented meeting. The event marked the first Tuesday gathering with solid attendance and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Redman
Jackson
Nat. E. Harris
Indian motor cycle in first class shape twin eS Cheap
H Greaves at Roop Simare Co advertises an Indian motorcycle in first class condition at a low price. The brief notice emphasizes quality and affordability through the Roop Simare Co outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Greaves
Roop Simare Co
Cary Callaway Killed in Elevator Accident
Cary H Gallaway aged 34 son of Howard Rayay vice president of Gin Midone company died Friday morning in elevator shaft of his building at 34 South Pryobs. The elevator descended to the basement. a wire fault caused a fatal event on the fifth floor. Relatives and colleagues mourn a promising young man, stockholder and employee of Bugon Malone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary H. Gallaway
É Miars
Howard Rayay
Gin-Midone Company
Yater
South Pryobs
Mt. Callaway
St. ‘Josey
Callaway
Elvator
Pritchetty
Jackung Missenger
Prichett
Guilin
Pritchett
Galloway
Piedmont
Bugon-Malone Company
Atinta
Hendreite
Buford Boykin Declines Run for Legislature in Carroll County
On September 6 1918 a mass meeting in Carroll County deferred a candidate entry by Buford Boykin despite supporters urging him to run. He thanked friends for their kindness, refused to be a candidate, and asked the executive committee not to set a precedent for entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
de 1c
Tourt
Somb
Legislitere
Albis County
Legislatire
Buford Boykin
Primary faction in Carrollton calls for city election
The Hactive Committee of Carrollton orders a primary for September 11 1916 to nominate one mayor four councilmen and four school board members. Candidates must file with the committee chairman and pay their assessment by 6 pm September 11 1916. Signed Norman Gailbreath W O Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollton
Carrollt
Norman
Gailbreat W
Perry
Notice to Salem car owners about care and storage
A terse notice from D. Nixon & Son advises car owners at Salem that they will be prepared to take dockets of cars next Saturday. They offer to receive and care for autos at an annual cost, urging owners to orient and leave their vehicles for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
D. Nixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Perry
Democratic Executive Committee
St. Elmo Massengale
Roop
Troup
Meriwether
Heard County
C. BE
Civie Improvement Club
City Hall
Wm. D. Upshaw
L. G. Hardman
Sand Hill
Hulett Cross Plains
Roopville
Tyus Bowden
Mr. Upshaw
Andy
R. S Smith
of Commerce
Will
Villa Rica ‘Temple Bowdon Junction
Bowdon
Burwell
Woman's Missionary Society
L. J. Smith
College Street
Mollie Ward
Virginia McLarin
Allie Beally
Janet Slade
Maggie Rogers
Mary Stevens
Ruby Carlton
Annie May Robertso
Ee Hool
Lee Bennett
R. F. Freeman ER
Lucy May Flewellen
Messrs
Freeman and
Adam
Maple Street
Clark
Prin
Claire Burkett
Nancy Dyer
Ethel Latimer
Nelle Downs
Rhoda Chew
Rose Clark
MR. A. F. Ward
Ratie
Joneale
Nelle Fitts
Ruby
Burns
Lois
Claire Snead
America
Mission Study
Redman
Cary Callaway
Raygali-Malone
Spy
Vicw
Matt Tregic
Prom Buford Rover
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