The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934, May 08, 1908, Image 2
Georgia Briefs Items of State Interest Culled From Random Sources. Water Recedes; Mills Resume. All the factories in Columbus which jrere forced to close down on account •f the high river have resumed work. The damage done by the flood was •onsiderable, but not as great as was •t first anticipated. River steamers between the city and Appalachicola kave resumed their schedules. * * * Receiver for Elberion Line. The Elberton Air Line railway, own •d by the Southern railway and run ning from Elbertcn to Toccoa, has been placed in the hands of Tempo rary Receiver Z. C. Hayes of Elber ton by order of the superior court. It is alleged that the receivership resulted from the claims of Dr. A. S. Oliver of Elberton against the road. * * • Call to Peach Growers. President H. A. Mathews of the Georgia Peach Growers’ Association Las issued a call for the association to meet in Atlanta at the New Kim ball on May 13. At that time the crop conditions, the best means of marketing and oth #r details of interest to the association ■will be discussed. This is the annual meeting of the association and offi cers will be elected for the ensuing year. * * * llations for Stricken Georgia Towns. In view of the fact that there have been filed with the department of the gulf applications for rations for tho ©yelone sufferers at Stinson, Harris City, Cave Spring, Chipley and Griffin, •he department telegraphed to Wash ington asking permission to issue these rations where needed and asked lor. Other than in Georgia it is stated the cyclone sufferers are now well in band and being cared for with fede ral aid, and this will soon he doing its work in this state. * * * To Bore for Oil in Terrell County. •< E.. Belkaap, a capitalist of Yonkers, K. V., who recently visited Terrell county, where he has extensive farm ing interests, thinks that there is oil In the section, and he has secured a number of leases which have just bet'ii recorded in the office of the county clerk at Dawson conveying to Mr. Belknap and his associates the privilege of boring for oil and gas on larms located In different portions of ihe county. Mr. Belknap intends to commence operations this summer, and believes that he will strike oil in paying quan tities. * * * Decision in Favor of Laurens. Secretary of State Philip Cook de cided the boundary lir.e dispute in fa vor of Laurens, and the line will re main as it was established in 1885. A short time ago Dodge county made complaint and asked for a new •urvey. Governor Terrell appointed C. C. Anderson of Bibb county to run the line. Mr. Anderson established the old line as laid out in 18S5, but suggested a possible new line, and it wa s this latter that Dodge wanted established. Secretary Cook decided In favor of the old line of 1885, which, It was shown, had been legally estab lished by competent authority. Law Was Not Violated. Announcement is made at the de partment of agriculture that the syrups manufactured by Pentick & Ford of Columbus, Ga., which had been seiz ed by the department for alleged vio lation of the pure food law, had been released, it having been found upon investigation that there was no vio lation of the law involved. Commis »icuer T. G. Hudson stated that this company had exhibited a desire by word and act to comply with the law, and the department had no complaint to make against it. Commissioner Hudson expressed the wish that all •ther syrup manufacturers would ex hibit the same spirit as these in the matter of compliance with the law. * * * Check Arrived Too Late. As the result of the late arrival of hig check at the office of Judge A. L. Miller, chairman of the state democrat ic executive committee, in Macon, R. H. Buchanan is out of the race for railroad commissioner. Mr. Buchanan neglected to send his ■check to Judge Miller until Friday, the last day allowed candidates to qualify by paying their assessments. On that date Mr. Buchanan was in Com merce, and, findlug that it was oblig atory on him to pay his assessment, before midnight, mailed a check to the office of the executive committee. Seeing that his name was not on the official ballot, he wired Judge Mil ler, and received an answer during the day that his check had not reach ed his office before the expiration of the hour named by the executive committee, and that as a result he was out of the race. . * * * Crushers Ready for Meeting. Plans are now practically complete for a special train to take the Georgia members of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association to the annual meeting of the association at Louis ville on May 19, 20 and 21. At a meeting of the Georgia com mittee on arrangements, it was decid ed that this party was to leave At lanta on a special train over the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad on Sunday afternoon, May 17. L. A. Ransom of Atlanta, who is president of the Interstate Associa tion, will preside at the Louisville meeting. The Georgia delegation Is extremely anxious that the largest at tendance from Georgia ever gathered attend this meeting. Reservations for the special train are already being re ceived and indicate that members will attend from Augusta, Savannah, Ma con, Columbus, Waycross, Albany, Brunswick, Athens, Rome, Cartersville and other Georgia cities. * * * List of State Candidates. Following is the official list of can didates for state offices in the June primary: For United States senator, A. S. Clay. For governor, Joseph M. Brown. For governor, Hoke Smith. For secretary of state, Philip Cook. For treasurer, Robert E. Park. For treasurer, W. J. Speer. For attorney general, John C, Hart. For comptroller, Wm. A. Wright. For commissioner of agriculture, T. G. Hudson. For school commissioner, Jere M. Pound. For judge supreme court, H. M. Holden. For judge supreme court, B. D. Evans. For judge court of appeals, Rich ard B. Russell. For railroad commissioner, George Hillyer. For railroad commissioner, W. D. Branan. For railroad commissioner, Fuller E. Callaway. For railroad commissioner, H. War ner Hill. For prison commissioner, R. E. Da vidson. For prison commissioner, Wiley Williams. For prison commissioner, Jesse E. Mercer. / For prison commissioner, R. H. Mil ledge. For prison commissioner, K. R. Fos ter. THAW BEGINS FIGHT. Noted Prisoner Removed from Matteawan Asylum to Poughkeepsie Jail Pend ing Court Proceedings. Temporarily, at least, Harry Ken dall Thaw is out of the Matteawan hos pital for the criminal insane. As a result of Monday’s proceedings at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on the writ of habeas corpus, sued cut in an effort to have him legally declared sane, he will remain in the Duchess county jail in that city until the final decision on the writ is handed down. The for mal hearing in the case will come before the supreme court Monday. The adjournment was taken upon the re quest of the district attorney of New York county to give District Attorney Jerome an opportunity to appear in person to oppose Thaw's release from the asylum. Thaw appeared to be in excellent health when he appeared in court, hav ing gained fully twenty pounds in weight since his transfer to the Mat teawan asylum from the Tombs. One of the interesting features of Monday’s proceedings was an an nouncement that Evelyn N'esbit Thaw, although she has brought suit for an nulment of her marriage, will appear, if necessary, as a witness in her hus band’s behalf. Thaw undoubtedly will go on the stand in his own behalf. For Protett on of Range Cattle. Representative Porter of New ■&>rk Friday laid before the president an appeal from the American Humane As sociation for the protection of range cattle in the west. The association desires cattle men who lease govern ment ranges to provide food and wa ter for their stock. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOB CONGRESS. To the Democratic. Voters of the Sixth Congressional District: I am a candidate for re-election to Con gress, subject to the Democratic Primury to be held on the 4th of June. It has been my constant aim and ambi tion to serve faithfully the people of the Sixth District, and I think my record in Congress, of which I invite the closest scrutiny, will demonstrate that I have done so. Always at my post of d aty, I have ever defended my party and my people. If returned to Congress, I pledge the ; people of my District the same steadfast adherence to the principles of Democracy that has marked my record in the past, and the same prompt and faithful atfen j tion that I have at all times , striven to give to the requests and needs of my con i stituents. The prospects for a Democratic House in the next Congress are more favorable than they have been for many years, and in the event our party should succeed in the fall elections, my long experience in Congress would enable me to render my constituents and the country more effi cient service than has been possible in a Republican House. Feeling deeply greatful for your confi dence in the past, I ask your support in the coming primary. Respectfully yours, C. L.‘ Bartlett. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce myself a candidate For Tax Receiver of Henry county, sub ject to the Democratic Primary June 4th, I will discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. I earnestly solicit the support of all and will appreciate any help given me. Respectfully, T. T. BARHAM. FOR TREASURER, To the Voters of Henry County:- lam a candidate for Treasurer, subjeot to both the unexpired term and regular democratic primary, and from the bottom of my heart will thank everybody for all support given me. Yours truly, C. A. MqKIBBEN. McDonough, Ga., Apr. 9, 1908. I hereby announce myself a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Treasurer of Henry county, which election will occur on May 4th 1908. Also for the term of 1909-1910, which will Tv decided by the primary of June 4th next. I will greatly appreciate all support giv en me, anti if elected will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office. Thanking you in advance for your sup port, lam Very respectfully, H. M. Tollesox. McDonough, Ga,. April 1,1908. Owing to the vacancy in the position of Treasurer of Henry County, caused by the death of our friend, H. C. Turner, I announce myself a candidate to fill his un expired term. The election to fill this va cancy will occur on May 4, 1908. I ask your support for this vacancy, also for the term of 1909-1910, which will be governed by the primary of June 4, next. Owing to the shortness of time between this ami the day of the election, I may be unable to see you in person; therefore, 1 have adopted this method of asking your support. Thanking you in advance for Any cour tesy shown me in this matter. I am, Yours very sincerely. D. J. GREEN. lam a candidate for the office of Treas urer, (including both the unexpired and regular terms), subject to the Democratic primary to be held on June 4, 1908, and the election on May 4th, next. Your support is earnestly solicited and will be appreciat ed. If elected I will discharge the duties of the office conscientiously and to the best of my ability. I take this method of thank ing the public in advance for any favors shown in my behalf. C. M. Shields. X By the solicitations of many kind friends I announce myself a candidate for Treasurer of Henry county subject to the Democratic primary to be held June 4th for the term of 1909-1910, and also for the election to be held May the 4th to fill the unexpired term, and as I do not wish to become a chronic office seeker, I ask for the above terms only, and if elected, at the expiration of my term will step down and out with a deep feeling of gratitude to my constituency. And I want to thank in advance all those tvho may show me their favor in this contest. I am yours to serve, I. S. Mays. FOR ORDINARY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Ordinary of Henry county, subject to the Democratic Primary June 4th. If elected I promise to till the office to the best of my ability. 1 shall thank you and alwavs feel grateful for the sup port and influence of the voters of this oounty. Yours to serve, A. G. Harris. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the White Voters of Henry County: I am a candidate for Representative from Henry county to the Lower House of the Gensra’l Assenibiy. subject to the Dem ocratic primary'to be ordered bv the Dem oc:atic Executive Committee of said coun ty. If elected, l propose to discharge the duties of the office, according to the wish es of the people and to the lieSt of my abil ity. Your support will be appreciatad by me. Yours truly, ROBT. O. JACKSON. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce my candidacy for re election to the office of Coroner of Henry countv, subject to the Democratic Prima ry, and solict your vote and influence. Respectfully, E. FOSTER. FOR STATE SENATOR. To the Voters of the 84th Senatorial District. lam a candidate for the Thirty-fourth (84) Senatorial District of Georgia, sub ject to the Democratic Primary and will appreciate your support. 5. C McWilliams. • Stockbridge, Ga. FOR STATE TREASURER. To the Democratic Voters of Georgia: lam a candidate for State Treasurer subject to the action of the Democratic Primary on June 4th. My candidacy is based upon my former service to the peo ple in this office covering a period of more than twenty years—a record that I believe will bear public scrutiny and which has never been impugned. If elected I pro mise tie same faithful attention to tho duties of the office that marked my previ ous administration. Yours truly, Wm. J. SPEER, FOR CONGRESS To the people of the Sixth Congressional District lam a candidate for Congress subject to Democratic nomination. Before the election —the date of which has not yet been fixed—l would be glad to grasp the hand and speak face to face with each voter in the district, but this will hardly be possible. Hence I shall en deavor to reach the voters and make known my platform—my views on pub lic questions—through the medium of let ters, the newspapers and public addresses. Wherever I speak I will be glad to have my distinguished opponent meet me in joint debate; and shall invite him to do so. Believing in a clean election an honest ballot, I am opposed to the use of money whiskey, or other thing for the purpose of purchasing votes; and believe the execu tive committee should refuse to declare as the nominee anyone who secures a ma jority by such practices. I shall keep an itemized statement of my campaign expenses subject at all times to public inspection. Not counting the Republican regime just after the war, and when there was a Republican Congressman whose home was in Macon, Bibb county has had —with the exception of two years—a congress man continuously for over a third of a century, Hon. J. H. Blount was in con gress twenty years and Judge Bartlett, at the expiration of his present term of of fice, will have Served fourteen years, making a grand total of thirty-four years for only two men —and both from Bibb county. Is it not about time for Bibb to divide honors with the other counties of the Dis trict? Very respectfully, O. H. B. Blood worth FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL. LcDonough, Ga., Jan. Ist, 1998. To the White Voters of the Flint. Circuit: I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subject to the primary to l>e ordered by the State Democratic Executive Committee. 1 will appreciate all support given me. and, if elected will discharge The duties oi the office to the best of my ability. E.‘M. SMITH. To the Voters of the Flint Circuit: I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subject to the prima ry as may be ordered by the Democratic Executive Committee. If elected, 1 propose to be Solicitor, and do my full duty, as I see it to the best of iny ability. Hoping I may have your sup port, and with assurances of esteem, I am, Yours truly, J‘. W. WISE. I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit and will be grateful for your vote and support. J. M. STRICKLAND, Griffin, Ga. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. To the voters of Henry County. I hereby anno mce my candidacy for Tax Collector of Henry County subject to the Democratic Primary to be held during the year and I wish to say to the people oftheeounty that while in'the capacity ofa clerk, I have assisted others who have held the office, thereby qualifying myself for this work 1 have only held the office for one Term and am now asking only for a second term which has ever been tho cus tom. Thanking you for your suffrage in the past, allow me to say that I will fully appreciate your support fora Second Term promising in the future as in the past a faithful discharge of all duties. Very truly, Seab Darkness. To the People of Henry county: I hereby announce myself as candidate for Tax Collector, subject to the Demo cratic Primary, and I promise to fill the office to the best of mv ability. On ac count of a serious affliction for several years 1 have been unable to de hard labor and solicit your support. Y'ours very respectfully, Wayman Whitaker. FOR TAX RECEIYER. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for tax receiver for Henry county, subject to coming primary. In announcing my name for tax receiver. I do so feeling that I am thoroughly capable of discharging all the duties of the office with credit to both myself and the county. 1 will ap preciate any and all support given me. Yours to serve. Sam F. Duffey. This i£ to announce my candidacy for the office of Tax Receiver of Henry County, subject to the action of the Democratic ex ecutive committee. 1 solicit the votes of my fellow-citizensand besides appreciate their support, I promise if elected, to faith fullyAperform the duties of the office, feel ing that I am fully competent and quali fied to perform all duties of the office cred itably to myself and the County. Very truly. M. J. Love, Jr. FOR REPRE'EMATIVc. To the White Voters of Henry Com ty: I hereby announce that lam a candi date for Representative in the Lux.er House of the General Assemble, subject to Democratic Primary to be h'd June ou rh, next. II elected . will s rve the 1 eople tothebtstoi my ability. I as mre you I will appreciate your support. Thanking you in advance for same, I re main, Yours truly, R. C. BROWN. R. O. JACKSON, Attorney - at- Law, McDonough, ga. Office over Star Store. E. M. sn ITH, j Attorney at Law, Me Doxough, Ga. Office over Star Store, south side square. All work carefully and promptly attended to. JyT Am preinared to negotiate loans on real estate. Terms easy. ' FOR ORDINARY. To the Voters of Henry County. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Ordinary of said county, subject to the Democratic Primary, to be held June 4th. 1908. Thanking the people for their support in the past, I will highly appreciate their support at the forthcom ing primary. March 12, 1908. G. G. WEEMS. FOR SHERIFF. To the White Voters of Henry County. I hereby announce for re-election for Sheriff of Henry county, subject to the Democratic Primary June 4th, 1908. In making this announcement I want to ex press to the people my hearty apprecia tion of their support in the past, and if re elecied promise a continuance of my full duty to the people. Very respectfully, A. C. SOWELL. FOR CLERK. In announcing my candidacy aa CTerk of the Superior Court, subject to the ap proaching Democratic primary on the 4th of June, I can but express my deep gen unine appreciation to the people of Hen ry county for past favors, and if again chosen, pledge my very best efforts for continued faithful performance of duty. Truly, J. A. FOUCIIE. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collectors for Henry county, sub ject to the Democratic Primary, June 4, 1908. I ask the support of the peeple of Henry county, feeling when I do so, I can fill the office creditably to myself and the people of the county sho aid they entrust to me this duty. The support of the peo ple of the county will be greatly appreci ated, as for years I have been unable to do much physical work on account of an ac cident which deprived me of my left hand and arm. Thanking all for past favors and solicit ing the support and influence of the vot ers of Henry county, I am, Very truly. JOHNS. GILBERT. FOR STATE SENATOR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Senator of the 34th Senatorial District subject to the democratic primary. If elected I will endeavor to represent the people of said district and of Georgia to the best of my ability. I announce as-my platform the measures of reform so ably advocated by our present Governor throughout the state. Thanking you in advance for your support, I beg to remain Yours truly, R. F. SMITH. FOR TAX RECEIVER, I hereby announce myself a candidate For Tax Receiver of Henry county, sub ject to the Democratic Primary June 4th, Owing to the long continued affliction of my family, I offer myself before the peo ple for the office and I will greatly appre ciate your vote and influence. If elected I will give my best efforts to the work of the office and all the duties encumbent upon it. Very Respectfully. J. T. Hendon. To the Voters of Henry County. lam a candidate for Tax Receiver for Henry county, subject to the coming Primary. Will be grateful for your sup port. Yours trulv, TOM JONES. I announce mysel as a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Henry county subject to the action of the democratic primary, June 4th. 1908. If elected, will try to make an efficient officer and will appreciate any support given me. Respectfully, J. J. SAXDIFER. FRIGID EXIT FOIi A, RIL. Month Passes Out With Snow Flurries and Frosts in Many Sections. A Chicago special says: Tempera tures approaching freezing prevailed Thursday over nearly the entire coun try from the Alleghanies to the Rock ies. Frosts occurred as far south as southern Texas. In many places heavy, wet «ncw fell, notably through out Ohio and Kentucky. The snow ruined thousands of orna mental trees. Many of the fruit trees were also damaged. Two inches of enow fell throughout Kentucky, but (fruit is reported safe. Traffic was in terfered with to some extent. In some towns of Kentucky the snow was the heaviest of the year. The mercury went down to 27 de grees Wednesday night in some parts •cf lowa. Fruit growers differ as to the amount of damage done. A killing frcst is reported through out western Wisconsin and southern Minnesota. Thousands of acre*i of garden truck, hundreds of flower beds and other green products were ruined. The frost means a loss of many thou sands kof dollars to Wisconsin and Minnesota planters. 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