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/ (X ♦ Here Shafi the Press the People’s Rights Maintain V JOHN M. BROWN. BiUftBRIDSE' GSQIIU53. THURSDAY CORNING, FEGRiURY 13, 1908, Vol. 39—No. I3--S!.oo a Year | j .uit of the Sanctum. U- Our fleet is scheduled to arrive off Chili tomorrow afternoon. days in this month. Harry Thaw will now become , sane, cat off from cigarettes. FOR STATE SENATOR. 8th Senatorial District. Primary March 11, 190$. ANNOUNCEMENTS. the grip is still on. ioch of vital problems. 'pp.c ;- an ej for the best results— (ir-iii t 0 ,, /.litorial squibs are radio- grriiiKin-- ‘•Kefor-n” comes blown in every thing r- 0 *- j (1 , J’rohibitioniflts do their paani- I,in water cold’s. \ creamery has been— Of course compositor made it cre(a)raated | Senator Clay is in favor of the | primary for choice of U. S. senator, j Raisuli prepares lecturers by cap. j turing distinguished men and hold- j them awhile. State primary, June 4; second j 1 primary, if necessary, June 17; I State convention June 23. Some of our bachelor young men are getting awfully worried that the leap year gills are so coy. ;!:c TliO ( Jitor ot the Darion Gazette ! j. afraid Reform may cut off some of his Grubb. — bn at i 'ponsibility attaches now .. public office and the performance ,1 public duties. City Court, Augusta, rules tha f liquors stored or kept in a wagon are amenable to the state law. The Methodist Episcopal Board of Foreign Missions is asking the Church for $1,400,000 this year. Standing uncompromisingly Man is dust, a Georgia senator is; For Straightout Democracy y dollar -lavs longer now with • v * j, ui it did before' Prohibition | ■(*;! i into effect. ! Clay, and it will be mud if he I isn't re-elected. Wiii-ky l>as been separated from tic nistol and now it is in order to separate the pistol from tfo* toter. A submarine marriage ceremony 1 has been performed. They may get in hot water next. For Political Purity Lower Taxation; and Funeral cars are run in Chicago on ctreet railways. The conductor dresses pro forma and looks sad. One thousand Chinese words have eacli ten different meanings. It is the same 'here in our political ver. nacular. The Chattahoochee river has been ruined by the dumping into it of a 1 be new biood of Boston society j | Q ^ 0 j w hi s ky from the bridge at people are excluded from the balls of | Columbus. the ancient “codfish aristocracy”. I j Doctr ne is systematized teaching; One day, last week, the city jail scientific statement of truth. The- ol Atlanta was empty! The police men now have plenty of time tc sleep Alabama and South Carolina have laws prohibiting tlie op frying of pistols 1>« than 24 inches long, forty eight, would be about the right length. ology is the statement of doctrines in thefr relations to each other. A” ordinance in a Kansas town nv.shes neighborhood lying about For Conservatism in Legis lation; For Economical Government, State, County and Municipal. For the Control but not the Confiscation or Emasculation of the Rights of Chartered Corporations. For Bulwarking State Pro- hibitionLaws and making them Compass their Design. For Civic Righteousness and Official Purity. The national b3nks of the country have more than $) ,200,000,000 ot deposits—four times as much cur- j * Asking the suffrages of my rency as the entire country contains. f e ]] ow citizens, in support of The water wagon is still moving along, picking up stragglers, and the these grand principles for which I have given 25 years lidgl ! ,or '- N,!m ' fJaces ut would | th *e tailboards, in the whole town. i band wagons are crowded, fore and j of my life, in this county and aft, and more behind holding on to city, without political selfseek- ing or reward, I am Faithfully Yours. FOR CONGRESSMAN. To the People of the Second Congressional District.’ This announces to you that I am a can didate for Congress. I shall go direct to the people of this District in support of the moral and political principles for which I have heretofore actively and openly stood in Georgia. As they have been endorsed by the masses of this State and are being enacted into law by the lawmaking powers of Georgia, so I believe they should be fearlessly supported and advocated until they are endorsed by the entire country and written upon the Statutes of the Na tion. Substantially the same evils which have afflicted our State, no less and even more afflict the Nation. At seasonable times I shall with vinor and without com promise go to the People, upon these Prin ciples for endorsement and support. S. A. RODDENBERY. August 1, 1907. FOR REPRESENTATIVE At the solicitation of friends I announce ! my candidacy for the Ilon-e of Representa- i tives, subject to the will of the voters cf j Decatur county, as expressed at the white ! Democratic Primary to be held March nth 1 next. If chosen to represent the good peo- j pie of Decatur, I will appreciate it and do ; all I can to advance the interests of the | people. A. A. SUBERS FOR STATE SENATOR. To White Democratic Voters of Decatur County.- I am a candidate for State Senator from the Eighth Senatorial District in the ap proaching White Democratic Primary upon the principles and planks enunciated in the Siate Democratic platform of 1907, »f Macon, and as championed by myself in and out of season for years past in The Bainbridge Democrat and endorsed over whelmingly in the State election of 1906 and subsequently in our local Prohibition campaign and by the State Legislature of 1907. My convictions on these and correllated questions of local and’State policy I should like to see embodied in statutory law, in a spirit of conservatism, with due regard to vested rights and equity, and if hon ored by your choice I shall make it my bounden duty to subserve our County’s, our District’s and the State’s, and thus the whole peoples best interests. JOHN M. BROWN. FOR STATE SENATOR. To the White Democratic Voters of Decatur County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate from the Eighth Sena torial District, subject to the approaching Primary, I pledge, if honored by election, to do all within my power to advance the best interest of our district and the entire State, Without any promises or favors to any one. I will give all the People a square deal, whatever their calling in life may be I heartily endorse the present State ad ministration. I will appreciate the support of the Voters very much. L. C. TOOLE. Japan is going to change to the h"ma*: alphabet. Here is a chance * r ‘‘Professor” Roosevelt to intio* J'-U'e his phonetic system, U C, Doctors say go to bed immediately you have the grip and take a—pres scription: A little sugar to make it sweet, a little lemon to make it sour; a little water to make it weak, and | whatever you have to give it power. Senator Tillman made a flirt at a tTuro tour, with his pitchfork, and iu $:io,000. Jaybone is a saney-getter if properly worked. The intense anxiety of the candi- ^ a ' es may eansc some of them to flesh but they are all claiming • K- gaining strength—politically. The French Minister of Justice and Worship, in Paris, has come out in favor of trial marriage. Such a proposition is immoral and im. practicable. Some of the resuits that would follow would be sorrowful indeed. It is insinuated that the greatest; John M. Brown. The query is put: “Is there too much gold?” No, not in this office. The menometer measures will powx er. They .tried one on a woman and she busted it all to pieces. Chauncey Depew has resurrected. He gave a dinner in Washington. Of course the dessert was chestnuts. The Democrats as well as the , . Republicans in ongress seem ins , 7T7 , . i' rnters 01 fiction are on ‘ heDewE " dined to line off and keep quirt b»t . 1 A mcr f hatt "I WP*". 80me °* ** ed,tors ar ® not l,ne np and fight on the tariff, '•i.st.tntional kleptomaniac and ; doing their hardest work now and _ •: 3! ' R>tt r ,opi ' k f -“;«■«« »«• «■ , th ® : o«am,the u**&*»- y au< l: fight before the battle for political ter _ ba8 jnst <*, its 89th year. ! supremacy closes. , j Its daily is well edited and its 1 rinec'? Bonaparte has only ten onsaml dollars a year to expend • M ' p herself respectably clad. She J' ile sympathy of other women *r.o i iav e only *9,500, _ ‘“i Society of Colonial Dames a;e•. 1 the 175th anniversary of - I Bay yesterday—the land- y Gglethorpe and the founding ‘ ^ State ot Georgia. | weekly is a daisy. i Determined that Germany shall j ‘ _ lead the world as an aerial power, , , , ... i Republican Stote Convention of ihe budget committee of the reich- I p , , .„„„ /• : Florida was stormy; two sets of del- stag has voted *>600 000 for toe pro- ° . I egates are ont; one for Taft and the motion and experiments in air ships ° ’ ., . . . .j v -n antn-adruinistration unmstructed. and their navigation. Hobson w,U| rise to the situation here and ask “ for an appropriation, sky high. Toj Bfc 30 days Thaw .. pro- be “in the swim”, we must be in the I uounced sane by the doctors at Mat-teawan the hospital authorities can so certify to the court, recoin - A 1 nnsvtvan a Baptist church ro ’‘-ed off “Governor Smith’s announcement i mending his release, and no commis- that he will be a candidate for a sec- ! sion in lunacy will be necessary, (excommunicated) j on< j term is expected to have lai FOR REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce my candidacy for Representative from Decatur county, sub ject to the action of the coming Democratic white Primary to be held Wednesday, Maich II, 1908. I earnestly solicit the support of my felllow citizens, and promise if elected to do all in my power to perform the duties of the office fearlessly, conscien tiously, in all things looking to thp public good. S. BRINSON. FOR LEGISLATURE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly subject te the white Democratic convention to beheld on March nth. I pledge myself to support the Democratic principles as laid down in the Macon platform. I am an organized Democrat and have been in De catur county from childhood. I respect fully solicit your support. CHAS. L. HARRELL. FOR LEGISLATURE. I announce myself a candidate for Repre sentative from Decatur county subject to the action of the Democratic white Primary. If elected, I will do all in my power to merit your confidence. I will faithfully and fear lessly discharge every obligation incumbent on me as your representative. On account of pressing business matters just at this time, I ask the infiuonce and interest of my friends in behalf of my candidacy. If you see fit to honor me with the nomination I will be truly grateful. W. T. NICHODSON. FOP REPRESENTATIVE. At the sol citation of friends I announce myself a cz ididate for Representative in the Legislature subject to the action of the white Democratic Primary, and I respect- FOR JUDGE CITY COURT. I shall be a candidate for re-election as Judge of the City Court of Bainbridge, subject to the action of the approaching White Democratic Primary. If I am again honored by the people by an election to this office, I shall faithfully and sincerely strive to merit your continued confidence and approval. W, M. HARRELL. FOR CITY COURT SOLICITOR. To the Citizens of Decatur County: I desire to announce that I am a can didate for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Bainbridge, subject to the Democratic White Primary. If elected I will discharge the duties of the office faithfully, and to the best of my ability. I respectfully and earnestly ask the suf- rage and support of the white citizens of Decatur County. M. E. O’NEAL. FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Clerk of the Superior Court, subject to the action of the coming Primary, and solicit the support of the voters of the county, I sincerely appreci ate the confidence of the public in the past and shall lend my entire efforts to merit their continued confidence. Respectfully, C. W. WIMBERLY. FOR SHERIFF. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Democratic White Primary to be held soon. I feel that my service as Deputy Sheriff for the past three years should better capacitate me to fill the office. I pledge, if elected, a faithful and active, honest and impartial administration of the affairs of the office. I shall highly appreciate the favorable consideration of the voters in the eoming primary. JNO. H. EMANUEL. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Decatur County, subject to the action of the coming Demo cratic Primary, feeling that my success as Deputy Sheriff for the past four years should fnlly capacitate me for the duties of the position and make me acceptable to the peoble. T respectfully solicit the sup port of my fellow citizens. D. R. BARBER. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Decatur County in the coming Democratic Primary, and if elected shall bring to a discharge of the duties of the position all the energy and capabilities of my being, and shall duly appreciate the suffrages *f my fellow citizens. A. B. GRIFFIN. FOR SHERIFF. At the solicitation of many citizens, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic white Primary. My reputation and ability as an officer is well known. Having been active in the prosecution and convic tion of blind tigers since the Prohibition law was passed is conclusive evidence that the public can rely upou me for its en forcement, if elected, I pledge to give it, and the Vagrant law. special attention. I believe every good citizen should and will ; endorse their enforcemeht. My ability as I an officer has never been questioned and if i elected, you are assured of a faithful and ! impartial discharge of all duties eonnected I with the office. I earnestly solicit the sup- i port of every voter in the county, especi- ’ ally those wno favor the enforcement of all ; Saws that would be beneficial to the public i morally. Thanking y«u in adyance for | your support and influence, I am Yours truly, C. A, HELTON. tor not taking that interest- 8 t r ong bearing on the elections for "Editor J. S. ard, Jr., of the k 1 hat they should, some 1 Jte legislature and senate for the fhomasville Press, is urged for the j fully solicit the support of the voters of the ' 1 e'Jy lurmineiyCpeople. * FOB SHERIFF- I respectfully announce myself a candi date for Sheriff subject to the Democratic Primary to be held March Htn. If elected, I promise a faithful discharge ol the duties ofthe office. C. A. SMITH, In te anv it tow I taxes tate Senate trom the Seventh dis- receiving high com' term of 1909-.1910”, is what an up- country exchange says. “It is natur trict and is .1 ol Klugeuberw, Gee- ,1 to presume that the governor mer.dat.on from many sources on are unknown and thia'will .must on the selection of men in; the ground of good character amr :; lr *'-« wa s Daid t0 A citizen * sympathy w.th his ideas and hie'abihty. The Seventh durtnet conia I*:* Kofi,,. 1 L m bc , 0 ’ me Lime 1 administration ot the office ot chief cot be represented by a more ag- Ut, 1 is done in Bainbridge. executive. gre&sive and acceptable Reformer. county: and pledge myself, if elected, to sub=er.-e. to the best of my ability, every interest of the whole people, without prom ises or favors to any one. I am a Confed erate veteran and will do what I can to take eare of the interest of the old soldiers and their widows. Remember me. W. J. M. SMITH. FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate fer the office of Tax As=es. er of Decatur county, subject to the action of the Demo cratic Primary, to be held this spring. I solicit the votes of my fellow citizens, assuring them, if elected, to faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of the office. THOS. J. JACKSON. FOR T.» IYER. I hereby anno: ... . elf a candidate j for the office of Receiver of Taxes in the coming Democratic White Primary and il | elected will, to the best of my ability dis charge the duties of the office faithfully and conscientiously. A native of the county and a life long Democrat, I respectfully ask the favor os Democratic voters and ask my friends to kindly interest themselves in my behalf, the time before the Primary render; ing it impossible for me to make a thorough canvass. AARON P. LONG. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I hereby announce n*y candidacy for re-election to the office of Tax Collector of Decatur county, subject to the Democratic Primary. I desire to thank my friends foi past favors, and trust that I shall again be given the the office which I have tried tc fill to the satisfaction of tveryone. J. W. BUTTS. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I take this method of announcing myself for re-election to the office of Countv Treasurer, in the Democratic Primary, subject to its action; and respectfully solicit the suffrage of my fellow citizens— piomising, if re-elected, that the same fidelity to duty which has characterized my "g st reccrd in the position. Deeply grateful for past favors, I res pectfully and earnestly solicit a continu- nce of the same. Your obedient servant, GEO. S. McNAiR. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the con ing Democratic White Primary. I pron- ise, if elected, a constant and faithful attendance upon the duties of the office. I have been a life long Democrat and have lived in Decatur county for thirty years, and have never before been a candidate for any office, but have been a loyal private in the ranks. My present position will make it impossible for me to make a thor ough canvass of the county, I therefore ask my friends to interest themselves in my behalf. I will appreciate the public favor at this time. E. H. DANIEL. FOR ORDINARY. To White Voters of Decatur County: I take this method of notifying you cf my candidacy for re-election lo the office of Ordinary of Decatur covnty, in the coming White Democratic Primary, and I respectfully ask the suffrage of my fellow- citizens. Should I be re-elected, I pledge the same fidelity to the duties of the office as has characterizen my past incumbancy— always observing those principles of Justice and Equity and the Law as shall subserve the State’s, the County's and the citizens’ best interests. Thanking each and all for their past support, I am gratefully T. B. MAXWELL. FOR ORDINARY. I will be a candidate for Ordinary at the approaching Democratic Primary election. I ask the support of my friends in all parts of the county. If elected to this office I make the voters ofthe county one promise: To discharge the duties of the offiee con. scientiously, honestly, promptly and cour teously. J. D. TALBERT. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce my candidacy fo County Commissioner in the White Demo cratic Primary on the nth of March, from the Fourth Commissioners District, vice J. E. Harrell, whose term will expire with the current election year. If elected, I promise faithful and earnest discharge of the duties of the offiee, having due regard to the question of expenditure of pu./lic monies and low taxes. R. E. L. MONROE. FOB COUNTY COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce ihe can didacy of Mr. J. A. WELLS, of Faceville, as candidate for County Commissioner in the white Democratic Primary on nth of March, from the district represented by Hon. A. Cook, whose term expires with this year by limitation. We commend him as a man worthy the highest consi iera K'epinz Open House. 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