The Boy Preacher Metz Joyner Captivates Georgia Towns
Metz Joyner, a ten year old Georgia boy preacher, attracts crowds in Vienna and Pinehurst, delivering three distinct sermons with clear gospel messages. He travels with Prof. Williamson, preaches without formal training, sells photos for a living, and is lauded for divine calling rather than schooling.
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Metz Joyner
Metz
Vienna
Baptist Church
Georgia
Butts County
Joyner
Texas
Indian Territory
Flovilla
Sideling
Pinehurst
Christ
Temple
Prive
Williamson
Ashburn
Barnesville
Cordele
Earth
Senatorial Convention in Hawkinsville votes for district nominating state senator
In Hawkinsville on April 22 the executive committee of Georgia's 14th senatorial district plans a convention. Dodge Dooly Pulaski and Wilcox counties may vote in a primary for the state senator. Candidates include W. H. Harrell Wet W. M. Clements Dry and Mr Morrison. If Dodge alone votes whisky candidate Harrell has advantage. if all counties vote prohibitionist wins. Executive committee members are E. B. Milner J. T. Hill Robi D. Brown and Max Land.
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Hawkinsville
Georgia
Dodge
Dooly
Pulaski
Wilcox
W. H. Harrell
W. M. Clements
Mr. Morrison
Senate
Mr. Harrell
E. B. Milner
J. T. Hill
Robi
D. Brown
Max Land
Harvard Announces Reelection Run for Dooly County Representative
D W Harvard states he has consented to stand for reelection to the General Assembly after being urged by many in Dooly County. He thanks the treed people for past kindness and the honor. He pledges faithfulness to the trust if chosen again.
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Dooly County
General Assembly
D. W. Harvard
J. B. Pate Announces Candidacy for Representative
J B Pate declares intent to run in the Democratic primary for Representative. He promises faithful service and submits formal candidacy after consideration of supporters and peers.
Roberts seeks Democratic nomination for county treasurer
J. W. Roberts announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Democratic primary. He thanks supporters from across the county and asks for continued backing in the upcoming election.
Taylor seeks re election as county treasurer
D A Taylor announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Treasurer subject to the democratic primary. He thanks supporters of the past and asks for their continued backing in the future.
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D. A. Taylor
Williams Seeks Democratic Nod for Dooly Tax Collector
JAS A Williams announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Dooly County pending Democratic primary nomination. He appeals to all voters to support him and pledges top service to the office and citizens.
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Dooly County
Jas
A. Williams
Louis Clewis Seeks Dooly County Sheriff Nomination
A candidate announces for sheriff of Dooly County in the Democratic primary. He pledges to perform duties honorably and uprightly if elected and asks for public support. Signed Louis Clewis.
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Dooly County
Louis Clewis
Fields Announces Candidacy for Georgia Representative
A message to voters in Dooly County announces R. Fields as a candidate for state representative in the upcoming Democratic primary. Fields vows to work hard and earn the people’s approval if elected.
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Dooly County
General Assembly of
Georgia
R. Fields
For Encouragement and Editorial Courage in Town News
A fragmented column notes how small pushes of support build strong institutions. It reflects on people who withhold knowledge and others who speak freely, and contends living rightly depends on neighbors' awareness. It also critiques unsigned political submissions to newspapers.
Brown Seeks Democratic Primary Tax Receiver Post
The candidate states for Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary that if elected they will perform the duties of the office to the best of their ability and would appreciate support. Signed by H. C. Brown in a respectful closing.
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H. C. Brown
Tax Collector Seeks Democratic Primary Support
Frank J. Lewis thanks friends for past support and seeks continued backing. If nominated and elected he will strive to correct errors or oversights to save taxpayers costs, continuing the approach used in the past.
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Frank J. Lewis
Powell Announces Candidacy for Dooly Superior Court Clerk
J Frank Powell declares candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Dooly County in the Democratic primary. He expresses gratitude for past support and hopes for continued service.
Sheriff Candidate Issued Re-Election Statement for Dooly County
G. W. Sheppard announces candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Dooly County subject to the democratic primary. He pledges to continue serving to the best of his ability and thanks voters for past favors in a concise declaration to the electorate.
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Dooly County
G. W. Sheppard
Nickson Declares Candidacy for Dooly County Treasurer
M H Nickson announces his candidacy for Treasurer of Dooly County. A longtime resident and veteran pledges competence to manage county funds and solicits public support, stating he seeks the office for the pay and to serve the people.
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Dooly County
M. H. Nickson
Powell Declares Candidacy for Representative Post
In a courtesy note to friends, H. W. Powell announces intent to run for Representative subject to a democratic primary. He cannot canvass the county personally yet pledges gratitude for liberal support and vows to serve the county and its people if elected.
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H. W. Powell
Williams Cross Seeks Dooly County Tax Collector Post
A letter from William D Cross of Dooly County asks voters for support in the upcoming primary to elect him as tax collector. He pledges earnest service if elected and stresses his local roots and neighborly regard.
J. W. Bennett Killed in Macon Robbery Case
J W Bennett deputy sheriff of Bibb county was shot Saturday night in Macon and died Sunday night. His brother Charlie Bennett learned of the telegram and went to his bedside. Rice Bennett is held for murder after allegedly taking the officer’s pistol and shooting him in a saloon during a robbery investigation.
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TI. Bennett
Macon
John W. Bennett
Bibb County
Charlie
Bennett
Wescott
Richard Rice Bennett
Rice
Few Men Can Chew Tobacco Decently Case of Love
A quaint aphorism says few men chew tobacco decently and notes that love can be a worse case than rum. It warns against buying unnecessary things since such purchases lead to overspending.
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Col. D. A. R. Crum
Atlanta
J. D. Pate
Arabi
Annie Powell
Bainbridge
Lewis
Dr. W
Harvard
Comptroller
V. O. Harvard
Little Son
Capt
Mia
Sam Carnes
Youmans
Postoffice
Dodge County
State Senate
F. P. Pepper
Providence
J. M. Kelly
Richwood
J. Frank Powell
H. ©. Brown
H. A. Youmann
Busbee
Union Depot
Hi. A. Youmans
Sheppard
Lee Sheppard
Clewis
W. H. Thornton
Abbeville
House of Worship
Pate
J. W. Roberts
Superior Court
Sam Vee
Sheriffs
J. W. Bennett
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