Estill seeks recount in several Georgia counties
The Vienna News reports that ex candidate Estill has filed a petition with Chairman Brown requesting a recount in multiple counties where his opponents won by small margins. Commentators note Estill stayed in the race to the nomination and acknowledge possible future moves in 1904. Cordele papers express concern over vote-counting speed observed at precincts. Dr. Pate of Richmond is among residents who witnessed the tally.
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Estill
Brown
Cordele
Pate
Richwood
Close Pluralities Highlight Georgia Primary Race
The article notes tight margins in last week's primary with Mr. Guerry winning Thomas county by a margin of 2 on 6 votes and capturing Laurens Lee Monroe Wilkes Franklin Sumter and Glynn totals by small pluralities. It cites 26 convention votes won by aggregated pluralities and calls the result a political record in Georgia.
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Guerry
Thomas County
Laurens
Mr. Guerry
Lee
Monroe
Wilkes
Franklin
Sumter
Georgia
Estill
Glynn
Terrell
Douglas
Glimer
Macon
Debate over successor to Justice Hal Lewis and election timing
Public debate centers on how to replace Justice Hal Lewis. Some urge the July Democratic convention to nominate a candidate for the October election, others propose Governor Candler appoint a temporary justice if Lewis resigns before October 1. Speculation ties Judge Jno S Candler to any potential appointment amid statewide political maneuvers.
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Hal Lewis
Democratic Convention
Lewis
Candler
Jno. S Candler
In Memoriam Virgil Hardison 1902 Obituary Notice
A memorial note for Virgil Hardison born in Houston county and residing in Dooly with his parents. He married Nettie Causey on November 24 1890 and died at age 21 after brain congestion. Survived by wife parents two brothers and a sister. The piece honors his character and offers comfort to the grieving family.
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Virgil Hardison
Houston County
Dooly
Nettie Causey
R. H.causey
Church of Christ
Virgil
Saves Two From Death With New Discovery
Mrs W K Haviland of Armony NY reports her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr Kings New Discovery saved her life. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered, prompting trust in the medicine sold by Forsrt Coxz Drug Co at 50 cents and one dollar.
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W K Haviland
Armony
Heard and Sons June Buggy Sale Begins
A fragment notes a June buggy sale by Heard and Sons. Details are sparse, but the local ad hints at a promotional sale of horse-drawn buggies during the month.
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P Heard & Sons
Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic Advertisements Across Ga Dates
A compilation of testimonial snippets from Georgia readers praising Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic for cuts bruises and wounds. Notable mentions include Griffin May 8 1900 College Park May 16 1901 New Orleans trip injury Jefferson April 12 1898 Winder July 20 1899 Vienna Drug Co endorsement.
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Griffin
College Park
Southern Baptist Convention
New Orleans
Jefferson
Winder
Thave
Dr.Tichenor
A.G. Lamar
Vienna Drug Co
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AC Adkins, JR
W. T. Adkins
Dooly County
City of
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Atlanta Journal
W. L. Staxton
Sherrouse Medicine
T. H. Gregory
Unadilla
Augustus Jones
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