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Primary Election of 1900 in Dooly County Sparks Voter Turnout
The Democratic primary election in Dooly County drew a lively, orderly crowd of voters as candidates sought positions in the county offices. Incumbents like Lewis and Fort led ticket races in several districts, with margins noted in precinct tallies such as Thomson leading reps and Har vard, and Sheriff Sheppard winning a strong majority. Delegates and finances outlined, local social notes, church activities, and health updates accompany the political recap.
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Dooly County
Fortuie
Lewis
Ster
Thomson
Representative
Harvard
Hargrove
Sheppard
Sheriff
Varnadoe
Frank Powell
Dunaway
Brown
Joe Graham
Taylor
Murray
W B Johnson
H A Mobley
W G Gunn
L Nobles
JO Hamilton
W B Watts
Jas Ray
W D Dorough
Jesse Clements
J O James
Unadilla
LD Tyey
Pinehurst
L Williams
Findley
Lasseter
Cordele
Brapssaw
Ite
Handley
Mars. Hill Church
Henry Cross
J H Cross