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ANNOUNCEMENT
We, the undersigned, voters of
Ben Hill County recognizing the
worthiness and ability of D. L,
Martin to serve as representative
in the General Assembly of Geor
gia, hereby announce him as a
candidate for nomiuation at the
Democratic White Primary to be
held in Auvgust.
His past record has proven him
to be straight forward. honest,
temperate, ardent and indefatig
able in any public enterprise and
fully capable of any demand that
might arise from this trust and
we announce Mr. Martin with the
assurance that be will be honored
by a very large majority from
those whom he will serve:
- L. 8. Yarbrough
D. A. Bragg
Mr. Martin Accepts.
Frrzceravp, Ga., July 9, 1912,
Mr. L GeLpers, Editor Leader-Enterprise:
I see in your issue of July sth that a number of my fellow-ritizens
have announced me as a candidate for the legislature, subject to the
August primary. : )
After mature deliberation I have decided to give this announcement
my sanction, and I do so with a full realization that if lam elected a
grave and sacred responsibliity will devolve upon me, but I know that I
am not inspired to do this by any unworthy motive, forl am not now, nor
have I ever been, possessed with an ambition to hold any responsible po
sition because of a fear that I could not measure up to the full require
ment of its necessities.
But I believe I do possess in my soul at least one essential qualifica
tion of efficiency, to-wit: .A determination to do what I conceive to be
my honest duty without the fear of punishment or the hope of reward,
save that which comes to the finally faithful.
It is a great pleasure as well as a duty to work shouldcr to shoulder
with my fellow-citizens to the end that the greatest possible good to the
greatest possible number may be attained. This is the great and true
doctrine of our constitutional liberty.
Ido and can only regard this more as a call from my people,
and to pass it unheeded would be disloyal. :
The names signed to the announcement are but a few of those
who have approached me on the subject and they have been from
every class and calling, farmers, merchants, lawyers, doctors and
laborers and by those on both sides of the prohibition issue.
I most humbly and profoundly appreciate this expression of confi
dence, for how could I regard it but that my fellow-citizens as a whole
believe that I would do my best to give each and every class a square
deal by elminating so far as possible that which is wrong and establish
ing that which is right that all may enjoy every reasonable blessing to
which they are entigled by nature and nature’s God. !
In giving my consent to this action I do so with fear and trembling,
pot that I may not be elected, for I would regard such an event as the
will of my people, and I will say amen and proceed on in the even tenor:
of my way, butin case of election the sacred care and keeping
of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness will be committed to my hands,
not only of the citizens of my county, but of this great state. ‘
I regard the responsibility of those who make law far greater than
those who execute it. When the druggist fills the prescription of the
doctor, he neither gets credit nor blame for the effect of its adminis
tration.
Ihave made no pledges, nor have I been asked to make any, nor will
I make any, to any person, clique or clan, other than that which I shall
conscientiously believe to be in the interest of the whole people. r
-1 will not, nor will I allow my friends, to spend one cent, except that
which is Jegitimately required in the interest of my election. Itl ever
take the oath of office it will be uncontaminated with falsehood, for he
who is false in his effort to secure an office will be false in its adminis
tration.
If lam elected I shall do my best to know the truth and be
guided by its beneficient light. '
I shall accept the office as a sacred trust and to be false there
to I regard as the blackest treason.
My duties in a business way just at this time are many and it
will be practically impossible for me to see the people personally in
the interest of my candidacy in fact lam timid along this line. If
you dont know me ask some one who does and vote your own con
scientious convictions and your will thus expressed will be mine.
_ Sinecerely yours. D. L. MARTIN.
W. G. BROADHURST FRED J. CLARK DREW W. PAULK
J. J. White
T. F. Ransom
John Bucher
W, L. Bubb
U. D. Cunningham
L. H. Yarbrough
Df. C. D, Seely
D. B. Hanes
H. C. Daniel
Dr. J. L. Pittman
C. L, Minter.
J. A. Porterfield.
H. B. Deyo
H. G. Powell
C. H. Owen
Dr. J. H. Moss
Dr. T. J. Haile
R. C. Butler
Early Gibos
A. J. Swords
Geo. Drexler,
“THE LEAD&R-ENTERPRISE. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1912,
Announcement 0f
Wright T. Paulk.
FOR RE-ELECTION IN THE GEN
ERAL ASSEMBLY OF GA.,
From Ben-Hill County, Under
Such Rules and Regulations as
Prescribed by the Proper
Authorities
To the People of :,} BiCounty:
During the 19115888 fon of the
General Assembly 0f%58., which
I served you, I endeavored earn
estly and faithfully 1n the support
of-all the General measures that I
advocated and pledged in my for
wer race for Bepresentative. viz.
Laws with reference to Labor,
and the extension of Education.
And in co-operating with others
equally interested, such Laws were
enacted and in my opinion of
thought, have met with approval
in general to the people of Geor
gia, especially in the New School
Law where an additional One
Hundred Thousand Dollars goes
to the children of this State.
I voted for every meaure that
tended to uplift the people and
state,
I was always op the side with
the people in common as against
special interest,
I met regularlly with my Com
mittees, having been assigned to
some among the most important,
such as, Education ‘‘Banks and
Banking” Railroads” Ways and
Means and Corporations etc.
My conduct as your Represen
tative is a matter of public record,
and with such experience as I
have had I feel that I am in better
position to still render more and
better service to the people of my
County,
I am anxious to serve yeu again
in the General Assembly from our
County, not in any consideration
of money for, all one can get out
of it is the consciousness of hav
ing served his people well and
faithfully, and to me this is great
er than money. ,
I therefore earnestly appeal to
your kind consideration, promis
ing if re-elected the best efforts of
my life in all matters of general
as well as of local interest.
Faithfully Yours,
tf, Wright T. Paulk.
; Announcermndent
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To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
~ lam acanddate for the State
Senate as the representa.ive in
that body of the Fifteenth Sena
torial District, subject to the com
ing Primary Election, If elected
to this office, I will appreciate the
honor of the position and will en
deavor to realize its duties and re
sponsibilities, I will consider the
position as a public trust, and will
be untiring in my efforts at all
times to discharge the obligations
of the trust in such a manner as
will be to the credit of the Dis
trict, of Ben Hill county, and
of myself. ;I will pe very grateful
for all support given me,
; *: - 0. H., Elkins.
For Congressman
To the Democratic Voters of the
'3rd Congressional District:
I hereby formally announce my
candidacv for the office of con
gressman from said district to the
Democratic primary to be held
next summer. Owing to my fa
miliarity with conditions in Wash
ington (being the official clerk to
the speaker of the House) I believe
if the peoplz will honor me with
the great office, thatl will certain
ly striv - to faithfully and intelli
gently represent all the people of
the district. Their interest and
welfare shall regulate, control and
influence my every note and act
and at all times I will be true to
the masses of our people. Before
the primary I will announce a for
mal platform of principles, address
the voters on the public questions
of the day, presenting my views
fully to them and endeavor to see
as many of them in person as pos
sible. If you can give me your
support and influence I shall al
ways be most profoundly grateful.
Very respectfully,
; Charles R, Crisp,
For Congressman
“To the Voters of the Third
congressional District: I have the
ambition- to represent the Third
district in congress. As to my fit
ness and worthiness, I propose to
submit that to the voters of the
district, along with the other gen
tlemen who may aspire to the hon
or in & democratic primarv,
“] am a farmer, was born and
reared on a farm in this district,
and have contributed all that I
possibly could to the advancement
of the farming interests of my
section of the country.
‘“ As a member of congress I
would be controlied largely by
the same desires and purposes that
have actuated me as a private citi
zen in advancing the farming in
terest of the state arcd country,
which ultimately is the interest of
every person, whether merchant,
lawyer, doctor, banker, mechanic
or citizens following other callings.
“] shall be glad to meet the vo
ters face to face in every county
of the district before the dayv of
election. Sincerely,
John K. Mercer
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For REPRESENTATIVE.
To thé Voters of Ben Hill County:
I announce myself a candidate for
Representative in the Legislature in
Ben Hill County. I shall favor an
absolute secret ballot under the Aus
tralian ballot system ; a better edu
cational system with sufficient funds
for the prompt payment of teachers.
The repeal of all the bad laws and
the enactment of all the good ones
I can get on the statute books. I
challenge any opposing candidate
in the county to a joint discussion
of these and other questions.
: S. S. Hire.
Announcement.
JUDGE SUPERRIOR COURT.
lam a candidate in the Demo
cratic Primatv of August 21st for
the office of Judge of the Cordele
Circuit, unexpired term, and subject
to the rules of said primary election.
Your support} will be appreciated.
Very respectfully,
W. F. GeoreE.
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FITZGER. ALD, GA.
Opening of Lucy Lake Picnic
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The OCILLA SOUTHERN RAILROAD announces the openiog
of above picnic grounds, which are ideal in location and equipment.
Fishing and Boating; Large Swimming Pool and Pavillion. A de
lightful place to spend a day of recreation. Special train service ar
ranged for large picnic crowds. Note the very cheap round trip rates
for parties ef five or more: ;
Fitzgerald . . 80c Ocilla . . . 80c
Mystic . . . 50c Irwinville . 80c
In addition to our regular train service, a convenient special. Sunday
Schedule was inaugurated June 23rd
GOING RETURNING
Lv Fitzgerald 2-15 P M Lv Lucy Lake 5-25 P M
Qcilla . . 248 *“ Ocilla .. 600 *
Irwinville 1-00 Mystic . . 740 « _'
" Mystic.. I-17 * Irwinville . 7-58 *
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D. C. SMITH, Traffic Manager, Ocilla, Ca.
W. R. McLENDON, Commercial Agmt,fitzgcnld, Ga