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WELL KNOWN CITIZENS OF GREAT ABILITY Mtn Who Stand High in tie Estimation Os All THEY HAVE MADE THEIR MARKS And are Pushing on to Even Greater Success, THEY HAVE MANY ADMIRING FRIENDS Professional and Business Men Who Are Well Known and Prominent Citizens of Koine. The subject of this sketch, one of file brightest and best attorneys in this section, was born in Savannah in the latter part of 1849, moving to Kome in 1878, he practiced law here until 1879. 111 1877 he was elected a member of-the eity council and was re-elected without opposition for a second term. On account of a slight trouble with his hearing and becom ing' afflicted with acute indigestion he n/oved to the country for the benefit of his health. In 1887 he returned to the city, entering into partnership with Mr. L. A. Dean, which partner ship continued until 1894 when he was elected city attorney and clerk of council. He has made a splendid reputation as a lawyer and especially in the real estate line and still carries on a gen eral practice. He is general counsel for the Rome Mutual Loan Associa- W ■ ■W lM;lpXe HON. HALSTED SMITH. tion and represents the legal depart ment of other loan associations. No lawyer excels him in corporation law from which he has made an exhaus tive study. Combined with his- great ability as ’ a lawyer his deep learning and im pressive ability as an orator he has a personal magnetism which makes for him friends of ali with whom he comes in contact and holds them to him as warm admirers. He is a genial gentle man, and pleasant companion which is a most happy combination, with such legal ability as has- made him one of the first lawyers in this section-, of the state. ■ HON. MOSES R. WRIGHT. Hon. Moses R. Wright, having; proved his ability as a law maker,, now proposes to demonstrate his* efficiency as an interpreter of the same in the position of solicitor gen eral of the Rome circuit. He is a son of Hon. Augustus K. Wright and has inherited a very large ■■ z z yBjT 1 r ; ■ TO HON. MOSES R. WRIGHT. share of the brilliancy of his sire, and adds to that a large amount of native talent and ability all his own. Born and bred in Floyd county, he is es sentially a Georgian. His education began here, ami he afterwards grad uated at the University of Georgia. With the exception of a few months, in Tennessee, he has never lived any where except in Georgia, and in Floyd county. , Although still a young man he is recognized, and has been for some time, as one of the very best and most successful lawyers of this section. He combines a thorough knowledge of legal principles, with technical train ing, and on top of that has inherited rrom his father an eloquent and grace ful delivery that puts him in the front rank of speakers of the state. His popularity before the people isshown by his leading all candidates in the race for the legislature, he now being one of Floyd’s three representa fives. Everybody in the county knows Mose Wright, and all have great admiration for him, _ for his kindness of heart. uniform courtesy ami good will. The people f feel that he is one of them.| a F’oyd county boy from the famous Flat ‘ woods district and are proud of his record and attainments realizing that in them is the stuff that makes great 1 men. With his natural gifts, his educa tion, his honesty of purpose, his strong desire to help the people, keen sense of justice and right, it is not [ strange that Mose Wright's name is such a synonym o-f success. In his race for the legislature, the i first political office he ever aske.l for, he led the ticket and as the representative of the grand old county of F.oyd he acquitted himselr with fidelity, honor and 1 distinction. If elected solicitor the people may expect brilliant, honest and faithful service from Hon. Mose Wright. JUDGE WALTER HARRIS. To well fill the office of justice of peace is something that few men ean do and continue their popularity. Walter Harris is one man who has done this. With a keen and disei'Pßi-i- m i ■iff . WALTER HARRIS. nating judgement he combines as. knowledge of the law and a conscien- ' tious regard for the rights of the ! people To which he adds a courage ' to do what he believes to be right in ,i the face of any and all opposition, j Yet, his personal popularity instead i of waning by reason of this strict re- j' gard of duty has continued to growl until few citizens of the county can I point to a stronger array of warm | friends than can he. He was born near Tullahoma, ‘ Tenn., but came to Floyd county in his youth. He was a farmer for many l ( years and hauled wood to this city. I In 1879 he engaged in the mercantile • business. He made a success of that 1 but having a predilection for the pro- ' ' session of law he studied and was ad- I mi tted to the bar in 18»W7 In IS®9 he j was elected justice of the peace and I was re-elected in 1893. He will be a| candidate for re-election- at the elec-E tion next January. Two years ago he ; was elected' a member of the city }• council Hie genial and- affable- dispo sition renders him excellent service, 1 drawing tohim the people-with whom : he comes in contact making him many I personal friends and warm- support- L ers. He stands high in public estima-ll tion in every way and hie- many ex--; - celleut traits combined' with laissplen • did record assure for him a ceartinu. L ance of political prefenmeaiit. R. L. FOSTER. One of the best known- and most popular young men in IFloyd,. is Mr. Robert Lee Foster, the popttliar andik efficient tax receiver, who is now a ; candidate for re-election-. It would be-- difficult to find an all round cleverer fellow and he cembiaes with h s sociability and affable manners- a. strict regard to • duty which makes him one of the m®st valuable of FJaydl county’s officials. He- is a native- o-f this county, having been born, in Livingston district in. 18'ZLL After re ceiving a good education at the com mon schools of the count y he attended the University ofiGeorgia for a couple j of terms, returning to Floyd he rap idly became o»e of the leading plant - ers of the cousty, making large and excellent crops and for the two years before his election of the office of tax receiver, raising the first bale of eot- • ton each season marketed at Rome., Personally hi- is a splendid fellow,.j- OW -A. Wi / W ■ 7/ r <3 : " x IV /I 1 * K. L. FOSTER. - - . , ...... I 1— combining many traits that make him friends. He stands high in the estima tion of all and is receiving the enthu siastic support of his many friends in his race for re election. He has made a splendid tax receiver, one of the best in the state. He is young, energetic and proficient and pays strict attention to his work. His tax digest is spoken of as the best that has ever appeared in North Georgia. His friends state t’ at his re election is a certainty. JHE HOME TKIBVMB, TUESDAY. MAY 26, JBH6, GARLOCK Higli Grade ! Less Friction, Greatei Durability, Greatest Economy—Fully Guaranteed for Steam, Water, Gas, Ammonia, Etc. Our New Hydraulic Packing seJ F |Oin eafl 10 cean ‘ GIVE IT A TRIAL \ Zyyfg • Garloek s Elastic mug Packing. L ; Equally adapted to both large and small engines. i W rite us an( * B* et catalogue and prices 1 before ordering elsewhere. I A GARLOCK f \ a_ ~ i -Tz2 ; ~* -7.ii‘"*Eai Jr A n*HMffllnl|nßWlWlllifflMlffflHli!lfllniiuliiLL - —. P ■ trade 0 l < GARLOCK. 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St. Louis, 415 Morgan Street. * j - ■ NOTICE. : i Every Housekeeper will have the BEST and the CHEAPEST GROCE RIES if they trade with W. J. GORDON. He has everything that is wanted ha groceries!: He has the best ELOUR. He has the best COFFEE. He has.the best SUGAR. He has the best MEAL. He has the most de'ieious MEATS Lie has all kinds FEED STUFFS His Prices are the LOWEST. Country Produce, The best and freshest always on hand. W. J. GORDON, FOURTH WARD, ROME, GEORGIA The Oldest in Atlanta. J. E. KREIS, I Steam Dying and Cleaning Works' 18 Trinity Ave. ’PhoncjßßO. . Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Silk ana Woolen goods of all descriptions i ceanod and dyed in as ipsriorm in- 1 ne. Satisfaction guaranteed. ®.®SM WHOLESALE Commission Merchants. DEALEKS LX P'roduce, Poultry, Eggs, Butter, Lemons, Grapes, Oranges, Melons, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt returns made. Opera House Block, BROAD STREET, ROME, - GEORGIA. ITTThedfordT VZEGtHi txt el e Fnp' ( INDIGESTION , ) HEADACHE. BtLIOUSHESS\ J A UNDICE Sourness orWSffiSKg&Loss of Stomach Appetite 1 None Genuine Without the Likeness Ano Signature qfM. A-Thedford on FrontOf • Each Wrapper. M.A.Thedford Med.© ■'THE ROSSMORE” CHATTANOOGA, TENN. The Business Center. Electric Cars to and from the Depots and all Points of Interest pass this Hotel- Fine Front Rooms, Wide Halls, practically ; fire proof. I Polite- Prompt Attention. Lookout Mountain in full view from Hotel Veranda- Rates, $2.00 to $2.50 Per Day According to location of rooms. ABNER L. ROSS, Proprietor. ... clerks ... Horace Bayless, J. T. Stewart W. T. Eaton.