Political notes and local results from Ellijay area
The Elijay Courier reports on Georgia politics with mentions of Bell and Charters in the Ninth district race, Hardeman quitting the legislature, copper shipments to New York halted by war, and Mrs Woodrow Wilson's death. It also covers local campaign efforts, a Dawsonville liquor incident, and a Dahlonega resident's political forecast. A Stockbridge grapevine claim notes a vine planted in 1778 yielding 100 gallons last year.
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J. F. Williams
Stockbridge Ga
Twenty Cents Mileage Debate and Local Political Sentiment
Letters discuss mileage raises for congressmen, a Georgia salary increase, and Tom Bells votes. Local voters hear appeals about integrity and trust while contrasting domestic fiscal choices with foreign conflicts. The piece notes wartime effects and voter guidance from campaign organizers.
Tom Bell Denies Charters Open Letter on Mileage Vote
The open letter from Col. W. A. Charters is answered by Congressman Thomas M. Bell in Gainesville Georgia on August 8, 1914. Bell asserts the April 17 1914 vote sought an unlimited expense account not mileage and explains the Senate rejection. He accuses Charters of misrepresentation and outlines his stance against the proposal, including family and chauffeur expenses.
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Thos. M. Bell
Co. Charters
Charters
Mr. Bell
Col. Charters
Tom Bell
Gainesville
W. A. Charters
Congress
Washington
Clayton Trapp
Senate
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. It is a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous surfaces. It is touted as a non quack remedy prescribed by leading physicians. The formula combines tonics and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials. I J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
I. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Card from W J IT Slutch eson to the voters of Lumpkin County
The letter proclaims the writer will be seventy five on December 15 and claims he paid all taxes in the county. He cites war service with three wounds and asks voters to decide his entitlement to suffrage, predicting a landslide in his favor. Mentions Senator Mike Smith’s supporters and upcoming decision next Wednesday amid heavy rains helping mining work.
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W. J.T. Hurernnson
Terrell for Judge of the Court of Appeals
Georgia voters hear from William H. Terrell who seeks the Democratic primary nomination to replace Judge Benj. H. Hill. Terrell cites 26 years as a lawyer, early farm roots in Cherokee County, and service on Atlanta civic bodies while criticizing rivals’ limited trial and appellate experience.
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Georgia
Court of Appeals
Benj. H. Hill
Cherokee County
Atlanta
General Council
Bond Commission
William H. Terrell
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Joseph M. Brown
Blue Ridge Post
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Lumpkin County
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N. G. A. College
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Charters Campaign Committee
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W. J. IT. Slutcheson
LavrKin County
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Dahlonega
Terrell
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N. E. Harris
Capitol
Macon
Bank OF Lumpkin County
Bob Meaders
John Black
Bank OF Bahlonega
Bank of Dahlonega Home Institution Home People
Bank OF Dahlonega
T, F. Jackson
J. F. Pruett
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