Georgia Judge Russell visits Sandersville to address 200 listeners
Russell delivers a pointed address in Sandersville praising an honest, conservative approach and criticizing rival candidates. He highlights his record as legislator, solicitor general, and Western Circuit judge, argues for tax reform, free schools, and state control of corporations, and contrasts wealth with populist reform principles.
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Russell
Sandersville
Easil
Ore
O. D. Snutt
Russell Club
Washington County
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
The
Atlanta Journal
Ussell
Claranty
Judge Russell
Hoke Smith
Ethe Hoke Smith
Clark Howell
Avery Fhne
Herod
Judge Russell Delivers Striking Chalker Picnic Speech
Judge Russell spoke last Thursday at the Chalker annual picnic to an audience estimated 1,000 to 1,500. Supporters hailed his six year record in the Georgia General Assembly, including property taxation for public schools and other reforms. He urged broader ideas such as extending the W and A railroad to the sea. his reception statewide was noted as powerful and growing.
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R. B. Russell
Chalker
Alfred Harrison
Harrison
Judge Russell
Hoke Smith
Georgia
T. W. Hardwick
Hardwick
Altho
Hon
Washington County
Russell
General Assembly
Public
Joseph
W. and A
A. W. J. Wood
Howell
Smith
Hatchett
Jackson County
Georgia Election Fervor Against Hoke Smith Grows
The Georgians react to Hoke Smith’s campaign as the tide turns against him with critics labeling his speeches deceptive and unfit for governor. Meriwether Vindicator and Atlanta papers note supporters and rivals discussing candidates like Duggan and Judge Russell, highlighting local loyalties and rising influence in counties including Washington and Jackson.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
Hoke
Meriwether Vindicator
Fat Men's Picnic at Rawlings Dairy in Aug 1906
Lawson E Brown secretary invites county fat men to a Aug 1 gathering at Rawlings Dairy. Eligible men 185 pounds up to 200 pounds must be under 5 feet 8 inches. over 200 pounds any height. Participants may bring a guest lady. Contributions and meat donations accepted to cover costs and any deficit.
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Rawlings Dairy
Lawson KE. Brown
Lawson E. Brown
Treas
Sandersville Gu
Death of Little Willis A. Evans
Little Willis Evans, infant son of Col and Mrs A W Evans of Atlanta, died last Monday after illness while at Judge B D Evans home. He was taken to Atlanta for care but died soon after arrival. The body returned for interment with a funeral at the residence conducted by Rev A Chamlee. Friends extend sympathy to Col and Mrs Evans.
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B.D. Evans
Atlanta
Little Willis Evans
A. W. Evans
Tue Herany
Col
Mrs. Evansi
Resolutions Honoring Rev Bascom Anthony On North Macon District
The North Macon District records resolutions praising Rev Bascom Anthony D D for completing a quadrennium as presiding elder under the law of limitation. They commend his piety, power as a preacher, fairness in dealings, sound doctrine, and leadership. They request publication in The Macon Telegraph and other secular papers and ask him to preach at the 8 30 service this evening.
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Bascom Anthony
North Macon
Anthony
Macon
For Sale Ten HP engine and ginning outfit
For sale at bargain a ten horsepower engine and a complete ginning outfit. Contact W. A. Jorpan in Sandersville, Georgia.
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Bargain Ten H.P
W. A. Jorpan
Sandersville, Ga
Weeda News Recap of Last Week Rain and Visitors
Weeda section reports heavy rain through the week. Obituary notes Mr Dave Davin of near Bartow died at home last Monday morning with burial at New Hope led by Rev G F Austin. Protracted meetings began at New Bethel Pleasant Springs and New Hope. Numerous locals including L Connell Taylor Smith M L Taylor C R Smith and the Connell brothers attended preaching at area churches. A few gamblers are said to have been caught amid ongoing local concerns.
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Dave Davin
Bartow
New Hope
G. F. Austin
Tarvers Mill
George Bowen
Tennille
Daniel New
New Bethel
Pleasant Springs
L. Connell
Taylor Smith
M. L. Taylor
Sandersville
C. R. Smith
Near Bartow
Weeda
Sidney
Eugene Connell
Riddleville
T. E. Roughton
J. Taylor
Davisboro
Arthur Frost
Pringle
Messrs
John
Sidney Connell
Davisboro revival and a dangerous runaway incident
In Davisboro a Methodist revival led by Rev G F Austin continues with large congregations and successful conversions. The town reported a dramatic runaway when a horse and buggy, owned by a Black man named Sam Brown, sped through streets with two children aboard before stopping near home without injury.
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Sam Brown
Davisboro
Fat Men's Picnic Set for August First at Rawlings Dairy
The Fat Men's Picnic is scheduled for August 1 at Rawlings dairy. Eligible readers who have not yet sent in their dollar should mail it promptly to secure participation.
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Rawlings Dairy
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Duggan
Little Willis A. Evans
J, Bayyn
Werx
Methodist Church
Mrs Gant of
Maggie Diggs
Kendrick
Mitchell
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