Speaker from Atlanta to address Dooly county Monday
A telegram from Hoke Smith headquarters in Atlanta announces a good speaker will visit Vienna on Monday to address Dooly county citizens at noon in the courthouse. The speech supports Governor Smith in the gubernatorial contest, noting his administration and laws and urging turnout to boost his candidacy.
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Hoke Smith
Iipsign
Atlanta
Vienna
Dooly County
Benable
Smith
Gov. Smith
Doss Woodward Fires on Willis Lewis in Home Altercation
In a city incident last night Doss Woodward, described as colored, shot Willis Lewis three times during a confrontation at Lewis’s residence. One shot hit near the hip and another near the shoulder. Lewis expected to recover. Woodward, reportedly armed with a public safety item, was later jailed by Deputy Sheriff Harvey Butler after forcing entry despite Lewis’s warning.
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Doss Woodward
Willis Lewis
Harvey Butler
Doss
Lewis
Hoke Smith Club Formed at Dooling
A Hoke Smith club has been formed at Dooling with members including WB Johnson WE Johnson RS Johnson J 8 Johnson J H Johnson G W Johnson WF Patton J A Hollow Jenkins C T Sutton JO Peterman OF Jenkins 8s Adkins J 8 Burges Wright GW McLendon FL Wright Charles Holton J PF Nelson J W Button PR Aycock J.D .Lester.
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Hoke Smith
Dooling
WB Johnson
Johnson
H Johnson
Patton
Hollow Jenkins
T Sutton
JO Peterman
Jenkins
Adkins
Burges Wright
McLendon
Wright Charles Holton
Nelson
Button
Aycock
J.D .Lester
Duel at Dance Wounds One Man in Cordele
In Cordele Georgia May 6 a dance at Arnold's home five miles from town ended in a pistol duel between John Taylor and John Arnott. Arnott received two wounds in the right thigh and is under medical care with good recovery prospects. Taylor is jailed awaiting grand jury action due to the incident.
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Cordele
Veterans Hold Meeting to Elect National Reunion Delegates
A Tuesday call meeting of Dooly County Camp No. 1109 Veterans selected delegates Dr. Li Mobley J B Byrom D Li Peacock with alternates L Nobles E H Thombly F M Herring for the National Reunion in Birmingham June 9 11 The group noted round trip fare of 5.80 and invited Mae Forehand to address the old water on July 4 A May 30 call meeting was set with adjournment to that date H W Powell Com D L F Peacock Adjt pro tem
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Misa Mae
Ana
Pleasant Valley Smith Club backs Governor Hoke Smith re election
A local plebiscite in Dooly county shows a Smith Club stating support for Governor Hoke Smith to succeed himself. The document lists numerous signatories including J B Cooper J B Smith N H Donough J T Smith and others affirming the duplicate original copy.
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J.B. Smith
N. H. Donough
J. T. Smith
J. T. McNeese
J. A. Nelson
R. H. Melton
E. W. Roberts
J.P. Smith
W. W. Roberts
J. H. Fallin
R. Ly Mason
L. G. Griffin
J. Jones
L. G. McNeese
E.h.roberts
G.F. Swearingen
G. W. Roberts
J. C. Cooper
B. L. Dixon
J.M. Smith
W. A. Ingram
Idus Hughes
A. A. Fogna
WI. Butler
J.D. Hughes
J. L. Goodwin
WH. Steele
Pope
J.b.cooper
Pope O. P. Swearingen
J. R. Smith
H.O. Hughes
Smith J.B. Mason
J. H. Forehand
P.E. Lewis S W. Morgan
A. W. Carr
C. W. Sangster
J.C Owen
P.T. Mason
J. A. Wilder
J. B. Cooper
Local News Quietly Persists Amid Growth in Byromville
Byromville reports a quiet period with new growth as six dwellings and three brick stores rise. Notables include Bol Webb’s new residence, Homer Griffin’s cottage, and Daniel Thompson moving toward a building project. Arthur Godwin plans a handsome residence. John Murray focuses on land while builder Benedict nears 1908 ambitions. Councilman Hardwick Byrom weighs in on local governance and labor, as Sister Ferrell’s hospital stay in Atlanta is noted with hopeful recovery.
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Bol Webb
Homer Griffin
Homer
Daniel Thompson
Daniel
Benedict
Arthur Godwin
Batchelor
John
Murray Wodall
May speeches push state road extension in Waycross region
Waycross Ga May 5 Hon Hooper Alexander candidate for Representative from DeKalb will deliver speeches on the state road extension in this section starting about May 18 at Marys He will speak at Brunswick then Waycross and perhaps Douglass to boost support and raise funds.
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Waycross
Hooper Alexander
DeKalb
Doings in Dooly Superior Court
Dooly Superior Court reconvened on Wednesday and sat all day with adjournment to Monday. Pleas of guilty were entered, several cases disposed, and the grand jury remained in session. Notable actions include Joel Lane found not guilty of assault with intent to murder and Jim Pope guilty of local option violation with twelve months in the gang. Heath and Sutton among those pleading guilty or settling costs. others like Pope, Rosg, Harbon, Bryant, and Virgo Brown noted with various outcomes.
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Dooly Superior Court
Seas Sion
Btate
Joel T. Lane
Jim Pope
Henry Rosg
van Hamp Sutton
Oliver Heath
Abram Harbon
Harry Bryant
Costa
Virgo
Brown
Unusual spectacle as Gov Smith appeals for second term
The piece rebukes Governor Smith for his threats and big platform while urging voters to reject his bid for a second term. It argues his policies destabilize Georgia’s economy and governance, blames him for party overreach, and warns against one man rule, urging a return to time tested principles.
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Smith
Migtal
Iman
Dick Gray
The
Atlanta Journal
Mr. Smith
New York
Sihith
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Prohibition in Atlanta Emphasized by Nash Broyles Speech
Recorder Nash Broyles of Atlanta spoke to the State Sociological Society this week on Four Months of Prohibition in Atlanta. He argued enforcement is strong, noted minor violations by blind tigers, and criticized Georgia appeals court rulings for not defining alcohol content. He claimed fewer drunks and fewer crimes in 1908 versus 1907, and highlighted social benefits for families and children.
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Nash Broyles
Atlants
State Sociological Society
Atlanta
Eprak
Georgia
Criminal Courts of
Georgia Court of Appeals
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
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Hhegro
Hoke Smith Club
Birmingham
H. W. Powell
Com
D. L. F, Peacock, Adjt. Pro Tem
Pleasant Valley ‘Smith Club
Byromville
Hardwick Byrom
Lyear Daily
Hardwick
Express
Edith Page
Little Misa Ella Watts
Womana and Juvenile Missionary Societies
Macon
E. B. Davin
Joe
Joey Jr
Joey May
Hoke
Baya
John Barleycorn
Moses
Alwa
Joseph
Jonah
M. B. Ferrell
Anon
Dooly Superior
Joseph.m. Brown
Broyles
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