Evans defends Wirz name at Memorial exercises
A thousand gathered at the auditorium Monday for Memorial exercises led by Justice B. P. Evans of the supreme court. He defended Capt. Henry Wirz against obloquy, citing U S records and urging inscription noting Order 209’s role in Andersonville mortality. Camp Warthen U C V and Daughters of the Confederacy hosted and fenced by Judge S J Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Evans
Supreme Court
J Ef. Hyman
Sandersville
Washington County
Henry Wirz
Justice
W. A. Bell
Candidates Asked a Few Questions on Prohibition and Roads
A Georgia community letter asks candidates Iverson Lord B D Joiner Prof Gibson and A R Wright for early replies. Questions cover state prohibition view the current road law and proposed changes to county commissioner elections including number and method of selection. Signed by a long list of residents including John Smith J D Voss and T J Braswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Iverson Lord
B.D. Joiner
Prof. Gibson
A. R. Wright
Georgia
Washington County
Wright Delivers Eloquent Memorial Address at Tennille
Hon A R Wright spoke on Memorial Day in Tennille delivering what listeners called the most eloquent memorial address in years. The Daughters of the Confederacy and veterans praised the speech. He also gave literary talks at Oconee and Riddleville schools last week, both well received.
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A. R. Wright
Tennille
Memorial Day
Daughters of the Confederacy
Wright
Oconee
Riddleville
Eleven Schools in Contests At City Auditorium
Twenty declamations will be heard at the school Auditorium in this city representing eleven high schools. Medals will go to the two highest scorers as judged by impartial judges. Sandersville contestant finalists are Stanley Tanner and Miss Gussie Wall Mathias. A large crowd is expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandersville
Stanley Tanner
Gussie Wall Mathias
Speer Visits City as Prominent State Figure
Hon. Wm. J. Speer, candidate for state treasurer and former state treasurer, a prominent citizen, visited the city several days this week and made a good record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Speer
Speer
Oratorical Contest Tonight Showcased Local Participants
The auditorium hosts an 8 o clock oratorical contest featuring speakers from Sparta Louisville Wrens Tennille Dublin Agricola Mitchell Wrightsville Sandersville and Harrison. Participants include Edward Walker Marguerite Gamble May Autray Julia Franklin Annie Mae Bridges Theodosia Newsome Gussie Wall Matthias and others with varied titles such as The Violin's Fantasy Supposed Defense of Child Labor Bill and The Leap of the Roushon Beg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Edward Walker
Ferol Gheesling
Louisville
Marguerite Gamble
de Pianes Juett
Lafayette Golden
Wrens
May Autray
Alameda
Palmer Patterson
Surrey
Tennille
Julia Franklin
Chas
Wells Jacobson
Dublin
Annie Mae Bridges
Ernest Campbell
Warthen
Ella Franks
Agricola
Mary Brooks
Mitchell
Theodosia Newsome
Naughty Zelle
Wrightsville
Dorris Johnson
Anton Faircloth
Sandersville
Gussie Wall Mathias
Ben Hur
Stanley K. Tanner
Harrison
Card of Thanks for Family and Friends
We express thanks to friends neighbors and physicians who cared for our little daughter and sister during illness and death Mr and Mrs G M Harrison and children
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G. M. Harrison
Mrs R D Webster Laid To Rest
Mrs R D Webster, a beloved county resident, died recently leaving husband Mr R D Webster superintendent of the county home for the poor, two daughters, a brother Hon W A Dukes, and many friends. Burial was held in the city cemetery last Friday.
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Hrroup
R. D. Webster
Webster
Viola Norris and Daughter Die in Columbus Storm Collapse
In Columbus Georgia a building collapse during last week’s storm claimed the life of Mrs. Viola Norris and her daughter both formerly from this county. Mrs Dunn an aunt and several children were injured. Willie Norris was rescued unharmed.
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Columbus
Viola Norris
Dunn
Willie Norris
State Executive Committee Takes No Action on Primary Rules
The State Executive Committee met and adjourned with no changes. A dispute in Gilmer county was settled. Rumors of altering the rule that gives the governor the vote in the National Convention or allowing popular voting for delegates were not pursued. The June 4 primary date was not discussed.
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Gilmer County
Arnold Slade Dies in Tennille
Friends and acquaintances of Arnold Slade of Tennille were shocked by his untimely death last Saturday. A young gentleman of high character with many friends, he had been ill only a short time and his funeral was held Sunday afternoon in Tennille, services conducted by the Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member.
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Arnold Slade
Tennille
Knights of Pythias
Easter Exercises at Downs Highlight School Program
Witnesses recall the Easter celebration organized by Miss Webster and other Washington county teachers. The eight o clock program featured green wreaths and white flowers, school songs, a male quartet with Mrs Armistead on organ, a cross drill by girls, and a talk by Col Armistead followed by Rev Avant.
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Webster
Washington County
Armistead
Col. Armistead
A. S. Avant
Warthen District Poll Shows Little Joe Favorite
A voter poll conducted last evening in Warthen tallies Little Joe at 45 votes, Hocus Pocus Smith with 3, Non-committal 8, among 428 ballots cast in the district noted as Warthen 428 08. YT C Warren appears in the record.
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Little Joe
Warthen
Hocus Pocus Smith
C. Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stice Evans
Wirz
John Smith
J.D. Voss
T. J. Braswell
M. A. Joiner
J. D. Orr
W.M. Everett
Wyley Smith
J. H. Peacock
A. L. Hartley
J. G. Tyler
N. L. Hall
C. E. Brown
R. L. Stephens
T. J. Holmes
R. A. Kelly
J. H. Palmer
I. T. Elton
W. M. Kelly
H. T. Hartley
S. H. B. Massey
Jeff Gilbert
J.N. Lanier
Joseph Jackson
A. H. Davis
J. S. Culpepper
J. I. Smith
MR. Wright
Mrs. .R. D. Webster
Downs
West
Jackson
West End
J. B. Mills
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