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COMMISSIONER STEVENS THINKS
HE HAS RIGHT TO OPINIONS
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Is Planting Son-in-Law’s Garden in Right Sign of
Moon, and Has Found the Man for Vice President.
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success in all his undertakings is that
lie goes about them in the right
signs of the moon.
He is just back from St. Louis, so
well pleased with the results of his
visit in behalf of Georgia’s proposed
exhibit at the World’s Fair, that he
suggests Hon. David R. Francis, of
■ the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
M Company, as the running mate for
f William R Hearst on the presidential
ticket. “My ticket is Hearst ani
Francis,” declares Uncle Obe. Francis
was formerly govei nor of Missouri
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
/ —
For Ordinary.
I respectfully announce myself as a can
didate for re-election as ordinary, subject
to a Democratic primary.
J. A. DREWRY.
For Tax Receiver.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Tax Receiver of Spalding
K County, subject to Democratic primary.
, If elected, I pledge myself to faithfully
k discharge the duties of the office.
ROBERT H. E ELLIS:
L I hereby announce for re-election for
Tax Receiver, subject to the Democratic
primary, witn thank s to my many
friends for both their past aud their
present support. H. T. JOHNSON.
For Sheriff.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for re-election for Sheriff of Spald-
* lug county, subject to a Democratic pri
mary if one is held. Thanking my
friends fortheir past support and solicit
ing the same in future,
I am very respectfully,
i W.T. FREEMAN.
■ To the voters of Spalding county: I
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Sheriff subject to the Democratic
primary. I shall not have any one associ
ated with me as deputy, but will rely
upon the constables of each district for
any assistance that I may need, and will
give this work to them. If lam elected,
I pledge myself to the true and faithful
discharge of all the duties that may de
volve upon me during my term of office;
with this pledge to the people of Spald
ing county, I earnestly solicit your sup
port and votes at the coming primary.
Respectfully,
B. C. HEAD.
„ Fur Tax Collector.
i I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for Tax Collector of Spalding Coun
' ty, subject to the Democratic primary,
’V and will appreciate the votes of all citi
zens. S. B. BaILEY.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for re-election to ti e effhe of Tax
Collector, subject to the Democratic pri
mary, and solicit the support of all voters
T. R. NUTT.
For Treasun r.
To the voters of Spalding county- I
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for re election to the office of County
Treasurerand solicit your support, if
elected I promise to be as faithful In the
discharge of my duties in future as in the
J past. Respectfully,
J.G. BROOKS.
To the Voters of Spalding County: Not
through any opposition or objection to
the present Incumbent, but because T
need the office and do not think one man
should preempt it for all time, I announce
myself as a candidate for the office of
County Treasurer and solicit your votes
in the coming primary.
W. H. BAKER.
For Clerk of Superior Court,
i To the voters of Spalding County: I
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for Clerk of the Superior Court,
sudject to the Democratic primary. I
earnestly solicit your influence and sup
port. If elected I pledge myself to the
faithful discharge ot the duties and
courteous treatment to all.
Respectfully,
HKNRY P. GRIFFIN.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for renomination to the offioe of
clerk ot courts for Spalding county, in the
coming primary, and pledge my best
services, if successful, in she future as in
the past. Respectfully,
W. M. THOMAS.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
t for Clerk ot the Superior Court of Spald
ing county, subject to Democratic pri
mary, and will appreciate the sup
port of all voters, promising, If elected,
a faithful discharge ot the duties of the
office and- courteous t rsatment to all.
W. H. WHEATON.
For Representative.
I announoe myself a candidate for re-
II on . O. B. Ste-
I vens, the popular
I commissioner o f
I agriculture, was
I down here yester-
I day planting gar-
I den for his son-in-
I law. Mark Jant>,
I -he moon being in
I the right quarter
I lor that kind of
| business. One rea
son for Mr. Stevens’
and was at one time a member of
Cleveland’s cabinet, and is the presi
dent of the Louisiana exposition com
pany.
Mr. Stevens says he is being consider
ably annoyed by continual attacks
heaped upon him because of his atti
tude in regard to the presidential cam
paign. While epeiking of the matter
yesterday in no uncertain terms he said :
“The press of the State, in sections,
jump on me for stating my views on
certain subjects. lam a man of strong
likes and dislikes and I don’t mind ex
pressing them. One thing they accuse
me of having and lam glad 1 have it.
That is backbone. I make a choice and
1 don’t mind expressing it, I never
say anything against the other candi
dates, but I do say something for
Hearst, because lam for him, for I
like him i personally. It is not because
1 like Parker and Gorman and McClel
lan less, but because I like Hearst
more. I think ttj’s is a country where
politics and religion are free and I am
not obliged to follow just because some
one leads another way.”
election to the Legislature, subject to the
Democratic primary. I will appreciate
the support of my friends throughout the
county. RespsctfuHy,
J. J. FLYNT,
▼AUGHM TKHTUBU
Vaughn, Ga., March 16.—Mr.
and Mrs. Will Freeman, formerly of
Rome, but now of Macon, spent several
days here last week with relatives and
friends.
Miss Maude Kendall returned home
last week from a lengthy stay with her
sister, Mrs. Wardlaw, of East Point.
W. W. Champion spent several days
hunting at Wnitesburg last week.
Miss Mattie Weems returned home
Sunday, after several days stay with
friends here.
Rev. W. U. Kendrick filled his regu
larappointment hare Saturday and Sun
day. His sermons were very interest
ing.
We are glad to state that I. A, Mc-
Leroy is up and about again.
H. J-GARLAND
DENTIST.
Office over Griffin Banking Go.,
GRIFFIN GA
ROGOWSKIE’S
Millinery Opening
We have just received the largest and best selected stock of Millinery
ever shown in Griffin We want your trade and in order to get it will
sell you anything in the Millinery line just 40 PER CENT. CHEAPER
than any other house in town. Don’t fail to attend
OurGrandOpening
Wednesday and Thursday, March 23d and 24th.
We will convince you that we mean to sell by the exceedingly low
prices at which we are offering our goods.
Everything that is New and Stylish at
MOWIE’S MILLINERY DEPT.
Mrs. L. L. Heinz nas charge of this department and will take p’eas
ure in showing you the stock.
THOMPSON’S
NEW SHOE STORE I
Is Now Open
and we are now ready to show you the newest and mo it stylish line of
Ladies and Hen’s Fine Shoes
that it has ever been your pleasure to look at in the town of Griffin. They
are just in from the largest and best manufacturers of fine footwear in
the United States, who are always faremost in getting out new styles
and we have spared no pains in getting them. We would be pleased to
have you call on us and take a look. We can fit you- We have made
shoe fitting a study. The price is right.
Thompson Cuts the Price I
Terms Strictly Cash—NO. 43 HILL ST.
Given Away
41J 4z VZ \Z • Write us or a»k an
Alabaatine dealer for
full particulars and Free sample card of
JWoibasVm
THE SANITARY WALL COATINC
Destroys disease germs and vermin.
Never rubs cr scales. You can apply it
—mix with cold water. Beautiful effects
on walls and in white and delicate tints.
NOT a disease-breeding, out-of-date
hot- water glue preparation. Kalso
mines bearing fanciful names and
mixed with hot water are stuck on with
glue, which rots, nourishing germs of
deadly diseases and rubbing and scal
ing, spoiling walls, clothing and furni
ture. Buy Alsbastine in 5 lb. pkgs.,
properly labelled, of paint, hardware
and drug dealer® Leaflet of tints,
•• Hints on Decorating,” and our artists’
ideas free HABASTIKt CO, IK W»tet SL, IL I,
m Crni BspUs. lick.
For saleby Newton Co »1 A Lumber Co
NOTICE!
Bring me your chickens
and eggs and get the
money and then buy
goods cheap for cash.
w. B. GRIFFIN,
Exchange Warehouse. Griffin, Ga,
Some Brushes
must be necessary to replace those which
have bicorns us dess Thrre is no
’bett r line anjwbi re than shown tert.
We do not believe our prices can be du
plicated elsewhere.
TOOTH BRUSHES
of all shi pee and sizes and of various ma
terials. from 10c to 500. Hair NHI at d
Bath Bru hes at all price buthlgbqst.
DREWRY DRUG STORE
P. B. Head, Manager.
C UHk. S=l *JL' <_> XT. X -ci. .
dears the ? HlB Kind V Oll Have AiWdVS SoUgfr
Signature , j//
SPRING OPENING
At the Big Store
Notions, Clothing,
Furniture, &c-
Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 and 24.
A Grand Musical Concert by the finest musicians in the South both days
and night.
The greatest display of fine Millinery, Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing and
Furniture ever put on exhibition in Griffin. We have made the greatest effort
of our business career to make this the grandest opening in the history of the
Big Store. Our milliners, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Thaxton, have returned from the
markets, where they purchased the finest and largest assortment of everything
in the millinery line. On the first floor will be displyed fine Dress Goods in all
the new fabrics and weaves, consisting of Voiles, Ettamines, Crepe de Chine,
Batiste, Albatross and Danish Cloth, in silks, wools and cottons. Laces and
Trimmings to match. All the latest novelties in Notions, together with thous
ands of useful and ornamental articles, will also be displayed for inspection. In
our Clothing department will be found the most complete and best selected
stock of children's, boys' and gents' Clothing in blacks and fancies from the
cheapest to the finest made, in styles and sizes to fit the eye and purse of every
one in need of clothing. Everything in gents’ Furnishing Goods.
Our Furniture department is running over with bargains in French Dress
ers and Iron Beds to match in mahogany, birdseye maple and oak suits, from sl4
up. This stock is complete in all lines. Jardiniere Stands 35c each, 3 for sl—
— the thing you need for your flowers. We carry the largest line of mahog
any furniture ever carried in Middle Georgia. All the latest styles Iron Beds in
all the colors. Fine line Trunks. 1,000 Rockers cheap. We have over fifty
styles of Haywood and Whitney Go=Carts, bought to sell at a price that every
one can purchase. See our window. We carry complete stock Funeral Supplies
in all grades. Funeral directors and embalmers. Hearse free.
We will have seats provided for all during our openihg so that you can
rest and hear the fine music that will be furnished by Messrs. Woodberry and
Kellam, who will have on exhibition the following high grade Pianos: Everett &
Harvard and Estey. Any party that is thinking of purchasing an instrument will
do well to see these gentlemen while here. Everyone invited to attend this
Spring opening and see the new Spring styles.
BASS BROS CO
P. S.===l,ooo barrels fine Flour just received, also 500 bushels of Corn,
contracted for before the rise, to go at cut prices. No one can afford to miss
opportunity who has flour or corn to buy. Our Grocery department is the most
popular place in Griffin. We do not keep any groceries but the best. Our
prices are cheaper than the rest. Come and see.