Plain Dick Russell Poised To Win Georgia Governor Race
In Ashburn Georgia on May 2 1903 readers hear that Plain Dick Russell draws vast support across Turner County as middle and southern Georgia unite. The writer notes strong backing from Hoke Smith and Howell factions shifting to Russell and predicts his governor victory as mudslinging wanes.
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Dick Russell
Turner County
Hoke Smith
Howell
Smith and Howell
Russell
Georgia
Koke Smith
Estell
Clocks Offered At Half Price By Local Jeweler
Mr. O. H. Kittrell the jeweler offers eight day clocks that strike and are fully guaranteed for 1 50. Normally sold for 3 00. The low price stems from purchasing in large quantities directly from manufacturers.
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O. H. Kittrell
Georgia Pastor Receives Unanimous Call From City Church
Gainsville Ga April 11 A cablegram from the First Baptist church of Gainesville to Rev John G Harrison of Macon Germany calls him to pastor the church He is studying in Germany and will not finish until September He holds the theology chair at Mercer University and was formerly pastor of Tattnall Baptist church He is well known and respected in his denomination
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Gainsville
First Baptist Church
John G. Harrison
Macon
Germany
Harrison
Mercer University
Tattnall Baptist Church
Vigters
Have You Considered The County Fair
A call to Washington county residents to support and invest in a county fair. The piece urges collective pride, yearly development, and participation from every community to showcase the county’s potential and attract visitors and investment.
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Washington County
Tennille
Washington
Iigm
Oratorical Contest Delights Sandersville Audience
An evening of rare leisure featured a medal contest last Friday with contestants from Adrian Wrens Gibson Hapsheon Tennille and others. Judge panel from outside Sandersville praised diction memory and enunciation while Will Rogers May Walden Fannie Kate Duggan Annie Wren and others earned praise for their performances.
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Adrian
Wrens
Gibson
Hapsheon
Tennille
Andersville
C. W. Peebles
Grammar
Bandersville High School
Supt
Sandersville
Gibson School
Will Rogers
May Walden
Barefoot
Harrison
Georgia Smith
Charles Wood
Hattiemay Lightfoot
Arthen
Alex Gilmore
Fannie Kate Duggan
Grady
J. J. Evans
Annie Wren
Goosie Wall Mathias
Ole Mistia
J. W. Smith Jr
Second Sandersville Chautauqua Session Brings Brilliant Lineup
The Second Annual Sandersville Chautauqua runs June 10 to 16 with a diverse slate. Dr Jno E White of Atlanta will deliver the sermon on June 10 alongside Kalor's Orchestra and a suite of performers including Ethelson, Elsworth Lumstead, Booth, Mattison Chase, E M Wright, and Mrs La Salle Corbell Pickett.
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Assembly
Maine
Mexico
Jno
E. White
Atlanta
Kalor
Orphean Musical
Misa
Ethelson
Elsworth Lumstead
Booth
Mattison Chase
E. M. Wright
Ballot Buttons Fundraiser Touted By Judge Russell Supporters
A Washington county report claims Judge Russell could use renovated Hoke Smith buttons to cover campaign expenses. Supporters say buttons would serve as a guarantee fund, while critics deem them worthless. The piece urges holders to preserve buttons for his return.
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Judge Russell
Hoke Smith
Russell
Washington County
Sandersville Daughters of the Confederacy Meet May 17
The Sandersville United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a regular meeting Thursday afternoon May 17 in the parlors of the Hotel Julida at four o'clock. All members are requested to attend. Mrs. S Newman, President. Mary B Tarbutton, Secretary.
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Sandersville United Daughters of the Confederacy
Julida
S . Newman
Mary B Tarbutton
Sandersville hosts fourth school contest in section
The event drew strong performances as two runners excelled, making the town proud. The competition is the fourth in a series across the schools of our section, reflecting growing athletic activity in Sandersville.
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Faye Giles Ee
Sandersville
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Dr. T. Hi. Thrasher
Ashburn, Ga
Oconee Enterprise
Watkinsville, Ga
Atlanta News
County
A. W.evans
Sandersville Chautauqua
U. D. Co
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