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AN AND KIMSEY SAY NAY
Gainesville. Although Judge Kimsey
declines to express a direct opinion be
cause of the - fact that the question
might come up before him for. judicial
determination, he intimates strongly
that Judge Gastop cannot succeed him
self under the present city charter, and
it can safely be said’ that if the ques
tion was submitted to him in a judi
cial capacity he would decide against
Judge Gaston. ‘
In order to ascertain whether or not
Judge Kimsey had stated to Judge Gas
ton cr some of his friends that he was
eligible for re-election, as reported on
the streets, The Cracker addressed a
letter to him at the Hunt House, while
he was here Tuesday. Judge Kimsey
replied that, he had made no such state
ment. The letter addressed to Judge
Kimsey and his reply are published
below:
Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 7, 1897.—Hon.
again from Atlanta,, where she has
been with Mr. Johnson. during the
session of the legislature. Among the
wives of our law makers she was one
most attractive, and while at the Kim
ball was honored with several delight
ful box parties, dinners and luncheons.
clare They Didn’t Say Gaston was Eligible
For Re-election.
ANNOUNCE
THEIR NEW
A veritable little tableau from Lili-
putian laud is the wedding scene in
Real orange
ALL LATEST BINDINGS.
Mrs. Jackson's window,
blossoms and palms form a background
for the graceful party of tiny folk who
group around the fair .blonde bride in
pure white. The small clergyman
waits, with prayer book in hand,
dressed in a genuine surplice and stole.
Ribbon girls and attendants of minia
ture dollies in blue and pink, make
the marriage circle complete, save the
groom and best man who are supposed
The window Is truly
LATEST SHAPES
[AS BOOKLETS.
PRETTIEST WE HAVE YET SHOWN
der the Constitutional provision that
.rfO county officer shall he eligible to
hold his office more than two succes
sive terms.” The only difference
between this case cited and that.of
Judge Gaston’s is, that the vacancy
in the case cited w$s filled-by ap
pointment and in Gaston’s by elec
tion. This could make no difference
in principle.
Respectfully submitted,
J. B. Estes.
my Fellow Citizens:
Lb the question of my eligibility
the office of Mayor at the coming
»tion has been raised, I wish to
te that some three months ago,
en my friends were askiog me to
er the race, I took the law and
|t to tbe Hunt House and there
tutted it to Judge Kimsey and
fjj. II. Dean, who both gave it
gtheir opinion that I was elected
| to fill the unexpired term of
h. Jno. A. Smith, and that I was
Hble for the office of Mayor for
| full term, beginning when Hon.
[. A. Smith’s term should have
ired. I then consulted Judge J.
to be coming,
unique and Mrs. Jacksen’s deft fingers
and perfect taste have formed an ex
quisite creation.
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MAN’S
A , very elegant reception was Mrs.
Oliver’s “At Home” to her lady friends
on Thursday afternoon. Her handsome
home is well suited for entertaining
large numbers, and this afternoon the
parlors, library, halls, and dining
room thrown into One and filled
with the Queen City’s beautiful women,
presented a scene of loveliness. Mrs.
Oliver receives her guests in a charm
ing manner peculiarly her own. Among
the different games played was one
entirely unique. An artistically
grouned cluster of the many national
flowers done in water colors by Miss
Davis was laid: on the table, and the
contestants dived into forgotten re-
cesees of their brains to decide of
what country each flower was emblem
atic. The favors were novel and ex
ceedingly acceptable—dainty growing
ferns. The prize, a palm, was won by
Mrs. John Hynds. Those present were:
Masdames R. E. Andoe, H. J. Pearce,
H. H. Perry, Chas. Benson, Henry
Hynds, John Hynds, Howard Thomp
son, J. W. Bailey, E. E. Kimbrough,
Chas. Johnson, Ed Jewell, J. C. Boone,
A. B. Christopher, R. D. Mitchell, Cam
Brown, J. A. Young, J. T. Telford, J.
A. Smith.
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re-election as mayor of Gainesville
As the ^people, of Gainesville are very
anxious to know definitely regarding
his eligibility, The Cracker would like
to know if this report from you is cor
rect. ‘ Very respectfully,
A. S. Hardy.
Editor Gebrgia Cracker.
“Hunt House, Gainesville, Ga., Dec.
7, 1867.—Mr. A. S. Hardy, Editor
Cracker. My Dear Sir:—Your favor of
this date asking me if I had stated that
Judge Gaston, your present mayor
was eligible for re-election, to hand.
In reply will state that I have made
no such statement. I could not give
an opinion on a matter that might per
haps come up before-me for judicial
determination.
I have examined your city charter as
amended in 1893, and the language
used is: “The mayor shall not be eligi
ble to succeed himself in said office.’*
I find nowhere in' the charter any
qualification of this restriction.
Yours truly,
J. J. Kimsey*
-Now, fellow-citizens, there is no
one who knows-me who would for a
I moment believe that I would have
entered this
race without having
thoroughly, posted myself as to the
law bearing on the matter by getting
the opinions of the best legal talent
obtainable*
This question is, in my opinion,
being agitated only to confuse tbe
minds of the people.
CoL Dean makes a very ingenious
appeal on the question of taxation,
when he refers to tbe existing rate
of 90 cents and favors a rate of 75
centfe. His appeal is tbe veriest
buncombe, and is for tbe ignorant
reader. He is business man enough
to know that the city’s affairs could
not be rnn on a tax rate of . 75 cents.
He knows that the tax rate on realty
is now lower than it has been since
the public schools were started. He
knows that under my administration
this year tbe taxes on realty have
been reduced one-third of its ap
praised valne.
Now, my felloW'-citizens, I wish to
say, ft 1 have served you faithfully
for the few months which I have
served yon as Mayor, I ask your sup
port for election for one fnll term.
The platform npon which I offer
myself for election is, tbe progress,
improvement, and upbuilding of
Gainesville and for the advancement
of all things that affect her industrial,
educational, social,-and spiritual ^wel
fare. For these I have always
worked to the extent of my humble
ability, and for these I will continue
to labor, whether as chief executive
or as a private citizen. -
Respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
. J. B. Gaston.
Setes and Col. F. M. Johnson,
they both gave it as their opin-
that I was fully eligible for re-
sion. Since this matter has been
s>ted 1 have gone to Jndge Estes
[ bad him give me a very elabo-
written opinion, which is as
on. J. B. Gaston some time ajgo
id my opinion as to whether he
eligible to the office of Mayor of
iesville, stating to me that he
asked the opinion of other law-
, who gave him their opinion
he is eligible. With a cursory
nination of the City Code and
Act of 1898, providing for a
i of two years, in place of one,
Cough, Cold or LaGrippe?
Have you taken a bad
Do you suffer from Habitual Constipation?
Have you Disordered Liver or Heart Trouble?
Have you a languid, lazy feeling, tfcith Headache?
Do you have Fever of any kind?
v the Mayor, I told Judge Gaston
believed he was eligible for re-elec-
on. He has asked me for my more
lature opinion, and upon fuller con-
peration, which I have been per-
[itted to give tbe matter, my opin-
given has been
PEESONAL AND SOCIAL,
Lamars Lemon Laxative
A merry party of young people met
with Misses Martha and Mary Dean
Campbell on Thursday evening. These
sisters are delightful hostesses, and
By MIsb Marian Chambers.
Opals, within the past few years,
have quite suddenly come into great
favor, and only those whose supersti
tion is most eradicably rooted can re
sist this temptation of possessing one of
these charnel ion stones. There is a
quaintly pathetic legend concerning its
origin that will ever be pleasant to re
peat. “Once on a*. time,” the story
runs, “the heart of a beautiful captive
d heretofore given has been
rengthened for the following rea-
na:
First, the City Code of Gaines-
lle, on page 4, section 4, provides
hat the Mayor of said City shall
bid his office for one year, and until
b successor is elected and qualified.”
| the Act of 1898, p. 220, this sec-
on is amended so as to read “that
£> Mayor of said City shall hold his
Ice for two years, and until his
pocessor is elected and qualified,
id the Mayor shall not be eligible
[ succeed himself in said office/*
p the same page of the City Code,
btion 5 provides u that the annual
fection for Mayor and Aldermen of
Id city shall be held on tbe second
pesday in each year * * It
ill be noted that this last named
rovision has not been amended or
tanged; so that an election must
) held, under the law, on the second
uesday in December of each year,
hder this law, as amended, no elec-
bn is to be held for Mayor except
rery other year. In 1895 John A.
tnith was elected for two years, so
tat no other election for Mayor,
ader the Charter could be held un-
I 1897, in December, as provided,
p page .5 of the City Code, section
| it is provided, “Vacancy in the
Is the best suited to your case of any remedy you can find. While
the preparation has been on, the market a very short time, hundreds
If you have not tried;it,
ments. Those present were: Misses
Lillie McConnell, Annie Bailey, Annie
Wood, Irene Carter, and Kate Dozier.
Messrs Laird, Hightower, Canning,
Lathem, Ashford, Estes. Pilgrim,
and Bickers.
testify to the relief obtained by taking it. !
call at any drug store, or, let us know your address and vio will cheer
fully send you ONE sample bottle .FREE. No family, especially
with children, should be without this valuable remedy.
Miss Lizzette McConnell, a bonny
brunette among the Thursday’s Twelve,
left Friday morning for Cartersville,
stone. After long years it is still a
prisoner* hut is still beating, warm and
hopeful of release when the ruby tints
are passing, and sad and' lonely when
the white and pale greens are showing
on its face,
Cot Dean's Denial.
To the Citizens of Gainesville: I haye
just read the circular of Mr. Gaston
stating that Judge Kimsey and myself
both stated to him at the Hunt House
some three months ago, that we con
sidered him eligible for reelection for a
fnll term this fall.
I deny absolutely and unequivocally
that I gave Mr. Gaston such advice,
then or at any other time, or that
Judge Kimsey gave hiim any such advice
in my presence. I told Mr. Gaston
plainly that X considered him ineligible
for reelection, v unless he could get the
charter amended to fit his particular
case; and Judge Kimsey gave him, in
substance, the same opinion.
Acting on this advice, Mr. Gaston
had a bill prepared and introduced in
the present term of the legislature, by
Col. F. M. Johnson, to remove his
ineligibility, but it failed to pass.
I am-running for the office of Mayor
as the Democratic candidate, and do
not ^propose to be led into card contro
versies, but I will
For its verity no vouch is
given, but it adds a charm, making its
changing colors of new interest. And
then who does not have just a touch of
the weird, and unreal?
The wedding in Rome Wednesday of
Miss Willie Theo McWilliams and Mr.
John Merideth Graham, is of interest
to Gainesville people, as the bride was
once a student at the Seminary and
has since visited here as the guest of
the Misses Dunlap. She is a young
woman of many charms and was ex
ceedingly popular during her stay in
the Queen City. Mr. Graham is one of
Rome’s leading young men.
C. F. W. GUNTHER.
Baker and Confectioner.
2nd door below post-office.
Fresh Bread and Cakes and Hpme-
^ made Candies.
A new home just completed is that of
Mr. B. D. Mitchell on north Green
street. The situation is by far the
most commanding of the numberless
views in our mountain city. The ob
servatory, east and south, shows
Gainesville lying below, and from the
north and west, the Blue Bidge recedes
The hbuse is
F, M. Johnson
Miss Hardman of Harmony Grove,
and Miss Shepard of Soeial Circle, will
visit Miss Montine Sanders at ah early
date. Both young ladies are very
popular and attractive.
in the bine distance,
planned with an idea o'f symmetry
throughout, and the appointments are
perfect. The mural decorations are
particularly elaborate. In the hall,
pee of Mayor shall be filled by elec-
pa, which shall be ordered and
fiblished by the Aldermen.” Smith
(signed in the first of 1897 and
iade a* vacancy in the office of
fayor. Gaston was ejected to fill
Miss Ellen .Cu tter returned to Bain-
bridge Tuesday afternoon after a very
delightful visit to Miss Georgia Gaston.
She is -one of the most .attractive
young ladies that has visited Gaines
ville in some time, and she was Shown
many charming social attentions.
C. H. SAUNDERS.
The furniture will carry out these
tones. The parlor walls are tinted in
pink and green with a dado of pink
roses; overhead shows sky bine with a
centerpiece of dahlia crysantbemums
in relief. The dining room has a dado
of Dutch tiles in peacock blue and
bronze with the frieze showing cluster
ing grapes and autunan leaves. Miss
Hattie, the bright, little daughter, is
already making the handsome house
truly a home with her sw£et music and
winning smile.
*
Mrs. John Craig and her two hand
some little sons, Frank and J. E., have
returned to their Gainesville home,
after a year spent in travel with Mr.
Craig. They are heartily welcomed
by their friends.
Over 1st National bank.
“The Artistic Tailor,
Large line to select from
patterns in stock.
pis vacancy; so that Gaston has
ply filled the nnexpired .term of
mith, and in no proper or legal
mse, if elected in December, 1897,
bald he succeed himself nf the
Bice. The office consists of terms
E two years each, beginning on the
3 Tuesday in December, or sb soon
lereafter as installation takes place,
Id continuing until the 2d Tuesday
i December two years afterwards,
pd until a successor is elected and
ualified. This is not like the office
f Commissioned Notary Public, who
olds his office from the time he is
lected or appointed for four years
ithont regard to term.
say this to Mr. Gas
ton: If Judge Kimsey will state that.
Mr. Gaston has stated the truth as to
what was said between us three at the
Hunt House, or anything like the
truth, I Will at once retire from the
race. Very truly, H. H. Dean.
Also
The Atlanta Journal says Mrs. Wm.
Tidwell will compliment hersister,
Miss Lelia Bell Smith of Gainesville,
and Miss Minnie Avis Tidwell, with an
afternoon reception during, the holdays.
Mr. and Mrs. William Allen Rigsby
have returned from a lengthy northern
tour, and are at home to their friends
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber
Boswell on Greene street, says the
Augusta Herald.
GASTON
SERVED ALL HOURS IN ALL
n support
■ this opinion, and as*folly analo
gs thereto, 1 cite a decision which
find in tbe American Digest for
195, page 3477, paragraph 40, “A
arson who, by appointment, served
po months as County Treasurer,
id then one term by election, is not
[eligible for the following term un-
Notice.
Rev. J. M. White will deliver a lec
ture to the Public High School of
Gainesville, in the Methodist church,
at 3 p; m., Dacemtier 18th. -A cordial
welcome is extended to all to be present
J. W. Marion, Supt.
First-class Dental Work. Head
quarters tor best Tooth and
Mouth Preparations.
Mrs. J. O. Shepard, a very beautiful
young matron of Social Circle, left
Wednesday, after a short visit to Miss
Montine Sanders.
Moore & Co. ’s Restaurant
Next door to R. Smith & Son
Mrs. Fletcher M. Johnson is at home
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