G Lumsden Wounded in France Amid High Waves of Battle
A message to Mrs Lumsden reports Corp R G Lumsden severely wounded in France on July 28 in the Rainbow Division 151st Machine Gun Co. He volunteered in July 1917 and trained at Macon Camp Mills before sailing. No details on injury or condition yet. family hopes for a favorable update soon. Also classified: land listings in Vienna area offering 280 acres with 200 cultivated, 50 acres near Vienna, and other large tracts with dwellings, wells, and outbuildings. contact D C Ketchum in Vienna.
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Corp. R. G
New York
France
Gower Seeks Judge Seat in Cordele Circuit
The Cordele Dispatch reports that former representative O. T. Gower of Crisp County has announced his candidacy for the Superior Court judgeship in the Cordele Circuit. Gower, raised in Walton County and educated at Peabody Normal and the University of Nashville, previously chaired the joint insurance law revision committee and led a notable legislative career. He practiced law in Cordele since 1905, earning widespread trust for his civil and criminal work.
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O. T. Gower
Crisp
Cordele Circuit
Gower
Crisp County
General Assembly of
Georgia
House
Senate
Walton County
Monroe
Peabody Normal
University of Nashville
Sandersville
Mercer University Law School
Mercer
Cordele
Two Selectmen Sent to Gainesville Florida
The draft list for Dooly County shows two men selected for general military service to attend a special mechanical training course in Gainesville Florida. The draftees are Harry H. Harvard of Unadilly and Seaborn Asbury Forehand of Lilly. they depart today.
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Dooly County
Gainesville
Fla
Harry H. Harvard
Unadilly
Seaborn Asbury
Lilly
Pinehurst Hails Dr L Lee At Honor Banquet
Citizens of Pinehurst honored Dr J L Lee with an elaborate banquet at the school building. The event featured patriotic speeches and tributes noting his wartime medical service, with many local doctors and families in attendance.
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Pinehurst
J. L. Lee
Lee
H. A. Mobley
T. F. Bivins
C. T. Stovall
L. W. Mobley
W. C. Daves
F. E. Williams
J. O. Teasley
J. C. Harris
Dykes and
EB. B. Davis
C. W. Kitchens
King
McMillan
Shipp
Ham Pate
Bishop
Butler
W. M. Haslam
W. L. Harris
B.L. Wilson
Emily Woodward
D. A. R. Crum
Vienna Receives First Bale Cotton
The first bale of cotton in Vienna was picked and sold despite boll weevil threats. Brought by M. L. Bowen and Son, ginned at East Vienna Gunnery, the 425 pound bale was bought by J, J. & J. Lashley for $148.70 at 85 cents per pound. Weather delays have pushed the season back, but growers expect a better crop than earlier.
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Dooly
M. L. Bowen and Son
East Vienna
J. L. Lashley
Gower enters Cordele Superior Court race amid civic debate
Col O T Gower of Cordele joins the race for Cordele Circuit Superior Court judge. Incumbent D A Crum seeks reelection, backed by many friends, while Crum’s record is cited as a strength. J B Wall runs for reelection as solicitor, with no opposition. Judge W H Laster is unopposed for representative, currently at the Atlanta session. Dr J L Lee announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Cordele Circuit.
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Col. O. T. Gower
Cordele
Superior Court
Cordele Circuit
D. A. B.crum
W. F. George
Crum
Col Gower
J. B. Wall
W. H. Lasseter
Atlanta
Bank of
Case Docket Highlights Murder Trial and Liquor Offenses
Court reconvened for a large criminal docket with John Angeley amid the foremost case. numerous defendants face liquor and concealed weapon charges with sentences ranging from 3 to 12 months or fines. Zeke Leary and other defendants await rulings as proceedings continue.
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John Angeley
Ben Angeleu
Jenus Nelson
Jodie Suggs
Clim Pitts
Ambrose Lucas
Henry Jackson
Setz Willis
Cindy Pitts
Son
Foster
Clark
Chariie Parker
Fred Youngblood
L. C. Branyon
E. M. Marshall
Gilbert Wallace
State
Anderson Crawford
Will Lawson
Sam Austin
Sam Anderson
Divine
Dock Adkins
Henry Brown
Robert Stewart
Will Robertson
Zeke Leary
Gower Seeks Democratic Nomination for Superior Court
Cordele Circuit voters are asked to nominate C. T. Gower for Judge of the Superior Court in the Democratic Primary on September 11, 1918. He pledges swift, fair, and impartial handling of court business.
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Cordele Judicial Circuit
Superior Court
C. T. Gower
Cordele Circuit Judge Nominates Self for Re Election
A notice from a Cordele Circuit Judge announces candidacy for re election to the Superior Courts. The candidate seeks White voters support in the Democratic primary and vows faithful impartial service for the full term following an unexpired term. He stresses adherence to law and justice.
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Superior Courts
Cordele Circuit
Cordele Judicial Circuit
George
Lis
Dar Crum
Lightning Strikes Court House in Saturday Storm
A Saturday storm brought fierce winds and frequent lightning that struck the court house steeple ripping the slate cover from apex to base. Widespread rain flooded the town edge and overwhelmed the electric and telephone systems, causing long restoration work into Sunday.
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Court House
Constables Raid Home. Find Still and Whiskey
Police raided Henry Jackson's home on Friday night and found a still in the smoke house and three gallons of moonshine. The action followed repeated complaints of drunkenness among Black residents and concerns over labor morale in the community.
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P. P. Wuoon Ang
Sir. Uneek
Henry. Jackson
Poll of Grand Jurors Picks Harris Over Others
A Tuesday poll of six grand jurors shows Harris with 12 votes to Howard's 9 and Hardwick's 2, indicating Harris holds the lead among senatorial aspirants.
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Harris
Grand ‘Jury
Howard
Hardwick
Birdmen Fly Over Vienna Delighting Spectators
Aviators from Souther Field frequently pass over Vienna despite no landing station being set up in the city. The buzzing planes wake residents, drawing crowds to watch the mechanical birds. One pilot, lost, landed briefly near Mrs. C. B. Perry’s home without incident before resuming flight.
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Vienna
Souther Field
C. B. Perry
U D C Serves Barbecue Dinner in Park
The local U D C chapter held a barbecue dinner in the park on Tuesday drawing good patronage from a large crowd. After expenses, funds will support a French War Orphan for a year, with proceeds aiding worthy causes and visitors enjoying a well prepared meal at a reasonable price.
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G. Lumsdene
Unadilla
D. C. Ketchum
Stetson
DR. L. Lee
M. L. Bowen & Son
Angeley
Jone
Sam
Buz
Palmer-Jones Company
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