Both Elections at Once Say Friends
Opponents of the city court bill and of electing the city court judge and solicitor by the people expect a political lesson. The October general election would let voters decide the officers while some want the nominating primary held simultaneously. The executive committee may endorse or reject the plan and a separate white voter ballot may be used if the primary is on the same day. There is strong sentiment for a white primary on ratification.
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G. H. Howard
Tur Herald
Howard
Brown
Jin
Jenny
Yancey Carter Declares Governor Bid Against Little Joe
W Yancey Carter has accepted the Independence League nomination to oppose Joseph M Brown for governor. He plans to stump the state and seek a talking match, while Brown is expected to counter with campaign writings. The race promises heightened interest and may energize Democratic voters in October.
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W. Yancey Carter
Joseph M. Brown
Independence League
Little Joe
Jake Culpepper Shot in Wadley Accident
While resting in a Wadley hammock last Thursday night Jake Culpepper dropped a pistol he held in his lap. The weapon discharged, wounding his hip and he was taken to Sandersville for treatment. Dr Hermann, in charge, expects recovery amid his existing illness.
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Wadley
Jake Culpepper
Sandersville
Hermann
Culpepper
Newman Family Leaders Face Sunday Return Amid Candidacy Debate
Hon J W Newman is expected home Sunday from an East vacation. He is praised as progressive with strong county affairs knowledge and enjoys broad esteem in the Newnan family. G H Howard retracts candidacy for city court judge citing campaign strains and legal bill concerns.
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I. W. Newman
Newman
Lateajor M. Newman
Ray Newman
Newnan
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Stacers Sandersville
The Sanders ville Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society will hold a social meeting with Mrs F F Stater on Monday August 24. The note invites broader participation and references printer's ink as a playful tagline.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Sandersville Baptist Church
F. F.stater
I oppose the plan and decry it as dangerous to the poor
The speaker, Gus H. Howarp, states he would vote against the plan, calling it dangerous for poor citizens without influence. He notes eleven years at the bar confirm his conviction, praises true friends, pledges to stay out of politics, focus on family and business, and thanks supporters.
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Gus. H. Howarp
Georgia Confederate veterans pension lump sum proposal
After January 1, 1909 Georgia Confederate veterans and widows will receive pensions as a lump sum rather than quarterly installments. Pensions will be paid between January 1 and May 1. Also an advertisement notes M. Bird selling moving and mowing machine parts for repairs.
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Confederate Veterans of Georgia
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Yancy Carter
Dayracar Corner
J. W. Newman
MR. Howard
Ges
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Ark
Tucker-Richbourg-Mitchell Co
Ansley
Mr. Garbutt
F. J. Garbutt & CO
First National Bank
Sandersville, Ga
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