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ANNOUNCEMENTS For State Treasurer. To the People of Georgia:— I am a candidate for treasurer of this state subject to the action of the democratic party at its next primary. In making this an nouncement I confidently refer to my long service in this depart ment of the state government, covering a period of more than 20 years, looking after the finan cial interests of this state and the interests of the depositors in the various banks to the entire satisfaction of the people as suf ficient guarantee that the duties pertaining to this important trust will be well and faithfully performed if again placed in my charge. I honestly solicit the support of the voters of Butts county. William J. Speer. For County Surveyor. I hereby announce myself for re-election to the office of County Surveyor in the coming primary. Appreciating past favors and soliciting your support, I am, Yours to serve, J. M-. Collins. For County Commissioner. In compliance with a demand made upon me by the voters of the county, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner of Butts county, subject to the action of the demo cratic executive committee. J. 0. Gaston. For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce the name of Wm. L. Wilder as a candidate for county commission er, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. For County Commissioner. In compliance with a demand made upon me by the voters of the county I hereby'announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner of Butts county, subject to the action of the demo cratic executive committee. H. G. Asbury. For County Commissioner We are authorized to announce the name of J. W. Fletcher as a candidate for County Commis sioner, subject to the rules gov erning the democratic pi imary. For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce the name of N H Greer as a can didate for County Commissioner subject to the rules governing the democratic primary. For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce the name of W M Andrews as a candidate for County Commis sioner, subject to the rules gov erning the democratic pi imaiy. For Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff I am a candidate for sheriff of Butts county, with J. 0. Maddox of Worth ville, as deputy, subject to the primary to be ordered b. the democratic executive com m We will appreciate the support of the voters of the county and if elected will discharge tne duties of the office to the test of out ability. l Bespec^ RDi j. o. Maddox. For Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff. I will be a candidate for_ re election to the office of sheriff m fn the coming white primary election, with W. F. Stroud as m> l hope we have made such ser vice in the past three yea rs as to meet your approval and merit vour support in the primary. y H reacted I shall endeiym to give a better service than in the past. I appreciate very grate fully the manifestation of conn dence in the people of the county, and if elected ior the future, assure you that you will ha cause to regret the confi renosed Very truly, repose . w WilsoN) and W. F. Stroud. For Tax Receiver. To the voters of Butts County: I hereby offer myself as a can didate for the office of Tax Re ceiver of Butts county, subject to the primary to be ordered by the County Executive Committee. I earnestly ask your support, promising faithful and satisfac tory service, if elected. Yours to serve, 0. A. Knowles. For Clerk Superior Court. To the voters of Butts County: With malice toward none and charity for all, I make this my announcement as a candidate for the office for the Clerkship of Butts Superior court at the pri mary to be held subject to the action of the Democratic Execu tive Committee of Butts county. In making this announcement, I wish to say to the voters of Butts that I appreciate their “loyal” support in the past, and during my stay in the Clerk’s office, did my best to show my appreciation by doing my every duty to the best of my ability, and should they see proper to elect me again I will strive to serve them in a manner that will satisfy both my people and the law. This announcement will be sufficient, I hope, as the voters of this county know me and my fitness for the office I ask at their hands, hence, I shall not under take to canvass the county, but wish to set a precept that I know many good people will endorse, and one that the county has long felt the need of, viz., that a man’s announcement should be enough for him to do. Let the people do the rest. Away with canvassing, bothering, nagging, offering coin, pulling and trying to persuade men from their hon est dictates. Let every man vote his honest convictions, and every man take his hat off to whatever is his fate. Again thanking my people tor their past support and asking them to again give me their aid, I remain most respectfully, Yours to Serve, A. H. S. Davis. For Representative. To tlie voters of Butts Comity: I hereby announce myself as a candidate to represent Butts County in the lower house of the general assembly. If elected I will discharge the duties in cident to the office with the best of my ability' and understanding. J. Matt McMiohakl. For Ordinary. Having served the people to the best of mv abilitv, 1 again announce as a candi date for ordinary, subject to the primary. ’’ • u '* ‘ ‘ For Ordinary. To the voters of Butts. . , Tliis is to announce my candidacy fortiie office of ordinary of Butts county, subject to the primary to lie ordered by the county democratic executive committee. If elected, I shall perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability and will trreatlv appreciate the support of the peo ple Very truly, 1 • A. T. Woodwaiid. For Clerk Superior Court. Witli l.eace and good will toward all men, I U a candidate for Clerk of Superior CoiM-t subject to the result of the coming white primarv election. I hope my ad ministration of this office for the past three yours will meet your approval and merit vour support. • . The selection of a clerk is a business iVwm with the people of the county, Se tf return Jy sincere thanks get your support * lei;tloE - B. P. Bailky. Senator. 'T flip Voters of Butts County. T( J tlie lnTa a candidate to represent honors, 1 yours to er\ e, Mays. For State Senator. To the "bite^Bdate°for the ’state" senate, \ an ‘ t * the rules of the primary to be subject to r tb ® r jVmocratic executive corn ordered by the - ogth senatorial dis unite, to re present asseniblv, this ff ict R„tus countv’s time to furnish the being Butts c * &tation system, senator under the ro , f lobe governed tive questions. rt ig earnestly solic \ours lru -’q m Dikk. For Solicitor General. To the voters of the Flint Circuit: lama candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subject to the pri mary as may be ordered by the democratic exeeu t.i ve com in i tte 3. If elected, I propose to be Solicitor, and do my full duty, as I see it, to the best of my ability. Hoping I may have your support, and with assurances of esteem. I am, Yours truly, J. \V. WISE. For Solicitor General. To the Voters of the Flint Circuit. I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit., subeeet to the primary to he ordered by the State Democratic Ex ecutive Comiuitte. I will appreciate all support giren me, and. if elected will discharge* the duties of the office to the best of my ability. E. M. SMITH. McDonough, Ga., Jan. 1, 1908. For Solicitor General. I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, and will be grateful for your vote and support. J. M. Strickland Griffith Ga. * For Tax Collector. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Butta county, subject to the primary to he or dered by the executive committee. I will greatly appreciate tbe support of the people and, if elected, will perform the duties of the office to the best of nty ability. Yours truly, C. N. MAYFIELD. For Tax Collector. To the voters of Butts County. I am a candidate for Tax Collector of Butts county, subject to the primary to be ordered bv the county democratic execu tive committee. • j will appreciate all support given me. if nominated and, elected, will discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Joseph P. Maddox, Jackson, Ga., Jan. (5, 1908. For Tax Collector. To the voters of Butts county. I hereby announce myself a candidate for tax collector of Butts county, subject to tlie primary to be ordered by tlie demo cratic executive committee. I will appreciate all support given me, and if elected, will discharge the duties of the office to the best, of my ability. Respectfully, W. .T. McCukndon. Jackson, Qa., R. F. D. No. 7. For Tax Collector. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of tax collector of Butts coun ty, subject to the primary to be ordered by tiie county executive committee. I will appreciate the support of the peo ple and, if elected, promise my very best efforts in fulfilling the duties of the office in the proper manner. Yotirs truly, W, H. Cawthon. For Treasurer. lam a candidate for the office of treas urer of Butts county, subject to the primary t.o l>e ordered by tlie county executive com mittee. I solicit your earnest consideration be fore casting your vote and, if elected, give my promise to perform tlie duties of tlie office to the best of my ability. Greatly appreciating your support, I am Yours to serve, S. J. Smith. For Treasurer. I announce myself as a candidate for the office of county treasurer in tlie coming election, subject to the Democratic primary. After sixty years service as citizen of our county, I earnestly ask your support, promising faithful service in that capacity if elected, and no unkind feeling t.-ward anyone if you should choose another man. Respectfully, -J. T. Goodman. 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MAIN LINE WIRES of the Central of Georgia, the Atlanta & West Point and Western Railway of Alabama run through our School for the benefit of our students. Students in this School get the actual work in Telegraphy, Agency, Bookkeeping and Stenography. Write for our free Catalog and special rates. H. S. BOWDEN, President Newnan, - Georgia “The Largest, the Oldest anil the Best." For Tax Collector. I am a candidate for tax collector of Butts county, subject to the democratic primary election. ,T, A. McMichakl. For Tax Receiver. To the voters of Butts County. I hereby offer myself as a candidate for tlie office of tax receiver for Butts county, subject to the rules to be fixed in the com ing primary. I will appreciate your sup port and if elected, will guarantee satis faction. Respectfully, Thos. E. Redman. For Tax Receiver. This is to announce my candidacy for the office of Tax Receiver of Butts County, subject to the action of the Democratic ex ecutive committee, I solicit the votes of my fellow-citizens arid besides appreciating their support, I promise if elected, to faith fully perform the duties of the office, Very truly, P. B. M. Wells. Machine Shop W. I. WAGNER, Proprietor Machinery erected and repaired; Pipe Fitting. Plumbing, Electric Wiring; Automobiles and Gasoline Engines Repaired. through Pullman Service via Southern : Railway z::x. Shortest Chicago, I jnp Cincinnati, Llllu M Cleveland, Detroit, M Birmingham, and St. Augustine. For Information and Reservations ' WRITE TO G. It. PETIT, T P. A., Macon, Georgia. For Tax Receiver. To the voters of Butts county : Appreciating the honor conferred upon mein the past by giving to me the Re ceiver’s place for the yeurs 1907-1 fXVi, and feeling that I can till the place, and being unable to do anything else, will place my mune before the people for the next two years. Subject to the primary to be held some time during tbe year, promising that if elected, will serve the people to the best of mv ability. , G. K, McMichakl. For Coroner. In announcing my name for coroner, in tbe coining primary election, I wish to thank the people of Butts county for their past kindness in electing me, and to assure them that I will not only remain in Butts county, but I will fill the office to tbe best, of my ability, if Kindly given the support of the voters again, I respectfully solicit tbe vote of every msi in the county, ami hoping to get a majority of all the votes cast for this sec ond term, I am yours BRTTT.