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UNION KECORDER. MILLEPCEVILLE. C*.. FEBRUARY 1, |«|
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
HELD MEETING SATURDAY
Official Minot., of The
A, Recorded By Secretary
The meeting was called to order
at 11 A. M., by Chairman, W. W.
Stembridge, at whose direction the
secretary called the roll of members,
which showed the following present:
T. A. Torrance; C. R. Torrance;
W. W. Stembridge; K. L. Lawson;
J. C. Inpram; R. G. Hootten; J. W.
Hubbard; A. N. Allen; M. E. Webb;
R. H. Lawrence; Bart Wilson; It. H.
Harper; T. E. Puph; Richard Binion.
The members failinp to answer to
the roll call as hemp present being
J. H. Underwood. .S. B. Blizzard.
John Scopin.
Th.< roll call showed that there
were present 14 of the 17 members
of the committee, which constituted
a lepal quorum, and the meting was
declared open for business.
The chairman explained that sev-1
eral members of the Ex entire Com- i
mittoc had requested the meetinp of i
the Committee, in order that any j
rules promulgated at the meetinp of,
the Executive committee on Dec. J
17th, 1028, mipht be adjusted or cor
rected, and for such other business |
as was deemed advisable at this tirm.
Mr. B. Wilson mad.* a motion,
which was seconded, that the follow
ing rule passed at December 17th,
1028 meetinp be rescinded:
"The polls in all country precincts
Khali open at 0 A. M. and close at
6 1*. M."
last lepal repistration list, and those
who qualify up to 6 P. M. 14th,
1028."
In lieu of the above, Mr. E. L.
Lawson offered the following motion
which was seconded:
"Those entitled to vote shall be all
qualified voters elipible under the
last lepal repistration list, and those
who qualify up to 6 P. M. Saturday,
February 4th, 1028.
Being placet! to vote, this motion
unaii-mously carried.
On motion and second, the com
mittee unanmiously voted that on
ch rk be udded to the poll holders
of the 321st District in addition to
i those prescribed on December 17th,
giving them 8 managers and 2 clerks.
Mr. J. W. Hubbard made motion,
j which was seconded and unanimous-
j Iy carried that the minutes of this
etinp h (! published in both local
s, and the secretary was
and directed to see that
fine, in order that all
pap i
econd, meetinp adjourned
again at call of chnirmnn.
J. C. INGRAM, Secretary
dwin County Democratic 1
Committee.
on February 15th.
I am making this anouncement at
the solicitation of a number of
friends who have urged me to make
the race. I believe that I can effici
ently handle the duties of Tax Col
lector, and if I am honored with this
office I pledge jny best efforts to thi
proper handling of this office.
I appreciate the support and in
fluence of the voters of Baldwin
county.
Respectfully,
J. A. ROGERS.
♦hat I will do my best to give you
better service in the future.
P. N. BIVINS.
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER
To The People of Baldwin County:
I am running for Commissioner
of Roads and Revenues of Baldwin
County, subject to the rulrs of the
Democratic party, governing the pri-
many of February 15th, to nominate
County officers.
I am entering this race, for this
office on my own hook, with the en
couragement, of course, of some
and well wishers, hut primar-
TO THE VOTERS OF BALDWIN
COUNTY
I wish to announce my candidacy
for-relcction to the ofice of Tax Re
ceiver in the coming primary on
February 15th, your loyal support in
electing me to fill the unexpired
term of the late E. P. Lane was ap
preciated and I promise to serve you
to the best of my ability if re-elected.
Thanking you in advance and with
best wishes for you and yours, I am.
Cordially yours,
BRISCOE WALLS.
to be held February 15th.
I sincerely appreciate the confi
dence that has been placed in me
and if re-elected I pledge my every
efort to fulfill the duties of this
office to the best of my ability.
W. H. STEMBRIDGE.
FOR SHERIFF
I am a candidate for re-election to
the office of Sheriff of Baldwin
county, subject to the Democratic
Primary of February 15th, 1928. f
thank the voters of Baldwin countv
for the confidence they have shown
in me in the past, and promise that
if re-elected I will perform the
duties of the office to the best of
my ability. Sincerely,
S. L. TERRY.
ily be
the re
I want the offic*
<on that it offers more oppo*
in which to serve my fellow
, than any other office in the
mode?* so# of way, I think I
FOR TAX COLLECTOR
Ta The Voters of Baldwin County.
I am a candidate for re-election to
the office of Tax Collector of Bald
win county, subject to the Demo
cratic Primary to be held February
15th, 1928.
I am grateful to you for your sup
port in the past, and I assure you
that if returned to this office. I will
render you he best service that I
MR. BENJ. BASS DIED SUDDENLY j l>u
The motion was unanimously pass
ed.
In lew of above, Mr. R. II. Harper
made a motion, which was seconded,
that the following rule be adopted:
"The Polls in all country precincts
shall open at 9 A .M. ami dose at
3 P. M.
This motion unanimously passed.
Mr. E. L. Lawson offered a mo
tion. which was seconded, thnt the
Australian Ballot system he used in
the primary to he held February
15th, 1928, whirh motion on vote
was unanimously passed.
On motion of E. L. Lawson, with
second, the following rule passed at
the December 17th, meeting was re
scinded:
"It W’bs moved, seconded und pass
ed that those holding legal transfers
from counties other than Baldwin,
who present their proper transfers
on the day of the primary, and who
have lived in Baldwin County for
6 months up to (hut date, shall be
qualified to vote.”
The conform with the law on trans
fers, Mr. Lawson then made a mo
tion. which was seconded-Viz:
"Those holding legal transfers
froir
other than Bnldwii
and who hav lived in Baldwin Coun
ty for f» months up to that time, shall
present their legal transfer to the
tax collector of Baldwin County,
leave said transfer with said tax col
lector and be properly r. gistered by
him. If the date of registration hns
closed, he will receive from the tax
collector a certificate authorizing
him to vote in the primary.
This motion was unanimously
Mr. T. E. Pugh offered the follow
ing resolution:
“On account of the sad and un
fortunate death of Mr. Benj. Bass,
who was a candidate for the office
of tax colli ctor of this county, and
who had paid his entrance fee to the
secretary for the primary to be held
February 15th. 1928, resolved that
this fee he remitted by the secretary
to th • wife or Mr. Bass—Mrs. Benj
Bass."
This resolution received a second
and was unanimously adopted
•etary authorized to
proper refund.
Then* existing an emergent
account of the death of Mr.
Bass, who was a candidate fa
office of tax collector at this
Dr. Richard Binion offered a m
with a second, that portion o'
(Co,
ed fra
cal his county the most efficient ser
vice. He was accurate, careful and
p-anistaking, and his r. ports to the
Comptroller General were highly
raimplimented by that official.
Mr. Bass joined the Baptist church I *
in his youth and he was faithful in
th;* discharge of his religious uutiex
in caannection with his membership,
lie served ns Secretary of the Men’s
Bible Class of the Baptist Sunday
School.
Soon after his return to Milledge-
•lie h married Miss Lillian Pittman,
,f Camp Hill, Ala., .and she with one
on survive him. He is also survived
■y his father, Mr. W. A. N. Basi and
ive sisters, Mrs. Pearl Edwards, of
Atlanta, Mrs. Terrance Wall, of Wny-
ra»ss, Mrs. Clarence Wall, of this
ity, Mrs. J. N. Atkinson, of Baxley,
and Mm J. E. Lee of this city.
Mr. Bass was one of the best
known men in Baldwin County
throughout the surrounding country,
was held in the highest esteem
and confidence. He was known for
his honesty and uprightness of
character; his accuracy .and fairness
all business d. sitings; his faithful
performance of what ever duty he
undertook; his considerate and friend
ly relation toward** hsi fellow man.
, "having farmed all my ’.ife” j
and in asking you for your vote and i FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT
confidence, make you this assurance: I wish to announce my candidacy
Thut if you honor me with election for re-election to the office of Clerk
to this responsible position, that I
will give ita affairs the same close
attention as my own, and in adminis
tering the County's financial affairs
will spend your money just as
nomicnlly as if I was spending
If you fee) that I am qualified to
serve you and your County as one
of your Commissioners, I will ap
preciate your vote and influence.
W. DOCK GILES.
FOR CORONER
I wish to announce my candidacy
for Coroner of Baldwin county sub
ject to the rules and regulations of
the Democratic primary to he held
on February lath.
I promise to fill the duties con
nected with this office to the best
of my ability if elected. Your vote
and influence will be appreciated.
E. R. GHOLSON.
Mr. A. T. Doscher,
Agents of Milledg.ville Tuesday af-
Mr. Doscher
•cal Insura
ents cnthu:
The local hoard
came to Milledgeville
of re-organizing the
e Board. The local
stically responded to
posed of the
II. Andrews
& Son, Miler S. Bell. Otto M. Conn,
Hall & Day, Bone A Shy and S. 1).
Stembridge. Mr. L. H. Andrews is
Si cretary of the Board.
The general meeting of the Bap
W. M. S. will meet ut the church
next Monday afternoon Fibruarj
6th. at 3:80 o’clock, with Circh
B in charge of the program.
of the Superior Court of Baldwin
County, Gi orgiu, subject to the rules
and regulations prescribed by the
Democratic Executive Committee
governing the primary for county of
ficers, to be held on February 15th,
1928.
I assure you that I am most grate
ful for the confidmce you have
placed in me. I trust my past serv
ice will warrant your continued sup
port.
TO THE VOTERS OF BALDWIN
COUNTY
I am a candidate for re-election to
the office of Coroner of Baldwin
County subject to the primary to be
held on the 15th day of February
1928. I will appreciate your support.
C. I. NEWTON.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
To The Voters of Baldwin County.
I wish to announce my candidacy
for re-election for the office of
County Commissioner of Baldwin
County, subject to the rules and
regulations prescribed by the Demo
cratic Executive Committee govern
ing the primary to he held Feh, 15th,
8. I assure you that I deeply ap-
cinte your confidence that has
n placed in me, and if re-elected |
rotni e my every effort to guard |
interest of the office to the he st I
my ability.
Sincerely yours.
O. F. MORAN. !
FOR COUNTY TREASURER |
desire to announce my candidacy
for re-election to the office of Coun
ty Treasur. r subject to the Primary
to be held February 15:h, 1928 and
will appreciate your support and in
fluence.
Respectfully,
OTTO M. CONN. |
FOR ORDINARY
To The Voters of Baldwin County:
I um a candidate for re-election
for Ordinary of Baldwin County,
subject to the rules and regulations
as prescribed by the Democratic
Executive Committee, in the primary
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