The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-05-17

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Hon. J. +. Richbourg, Walton Coun-
~, Z. o. Laurelhill, Is one Of the most
Intelligent and gentlemanly appearing
memberf Of the House of Representa-
tives. He II well dressed and very
genial IN his manners and 10 unmarried
There Is 4 pretty girl in Atlanta Of
whom he speaks frequently. Mr.
Riehbourg was born IN Pike Co. Ala,
Dec. 18th, 1851. His father William
ID. RIehbOurR was born in Charleston,
s. e. Mr RichbourR has lived In Flor
ida forty years. He was appointed
under the Roosevelt administration
Postmaster over q Republican, but re-
signed when elected 10 the Legislature.
Hon. j. r. RichbOurg had the honor TO
introduce the resolution endorsing
President Roosevelt, dismissing the
negro soldiers In the Brownville affair,
Capt Macklin was also generated
a regular army officer that know per-
sOnally, Ed. Macklin Mr.. Richbourg
has been Justice of the Peace and mem
Der of the House two terms. Is on
committees, Legislatures Expense, Ag-
riculture, Privileges and Elections Is
a Mason and Presbyterian
Hon. w. r. Dorman, Suwannee
county, p. o. Live Oak. Representa-
tive DOrman is one of the most popu-
lar members of the Lower House. His
home town, Live Oak, with it's seven
thousand population is one OF the most
hustling towns in Florida and growing
fast all the time.
Mr.. Dorman was born in Hamilton
county, Florida, July 18th, 1859. His
mother was a native of Florida and his
father q Georgian, fine combination.
Representative Dorman never had the
of a classical education,
though nevertheless he has been sue
cessful business man. Has been en-
gagged in the mercantile business for
several years. He and his brother OPP
crate big saw mill about six miles
out Of Live Oak, cutting about Is, 200
feet per day.
Hon. w. r. Dorman is serving his
second term in the legislature, being
elected 1903, 1906 and 1907. He made
D good race and won over five oppOn-
ents in the first primary. Is Chairman
Df Committee on Railroads and Tele-
dIH uilh VI COhAAAASNCSI
Mines, Finance and Taxation EngrOss-
I'd Bills, Rules Militia and something
Use. Is a X. of p. and Baptist Mar
led Miss Mamie Wilmington and has
hree children.
Hon. II. w. Smell Polk county, r.
}. Winter Haven, was born in
one of the best towns IN
Georgia, the Empire State Of the
south, March 18th, 1853. He is the
'randson Of Major James Hicks, one
4 the best known men of his day.
Ar. Smell was partly educated In Dub
in, Lamens county. He came 20 Polk
Ounty Florida in 1882. Was for years
n the mercantile business, which he
old out and started growing oranges.
his Is his first term In the legislature.
lie did not ask for the place, but his
ounty seeking a good conscientious
nd honest man, decided on him and
hey put him in the race and enthusiast
ically elected him.
Mr.. Smell is extremely modest and
etiring and very averse to speaking of
imself. He has won the respect of
is brother legislators, being conser-
alive in his views.
Committees, Railroads and Telegraph
nance and Taxation, and others,
ok county is 9Th in wealth in the