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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 B. Wilson mad.* a motion, which was seconded, that the follow ing rule passed at December 17th, 1028 meetinp be rescinded: "The polls in all country precincts Khali open at 0 A. M. and close at 6 1*.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 WE SELL Window Glass and Putty Any size Glass cut to order on short notice. Send Us Your Orders R. W. Hatcher Hdw. Cc, “Wholesale and Retail” For Your Atlanta Visit Henry The Hotel IfHotel FOR COUNTY COMMISSIOER colons, Monday and February 6th •:*ck*o.ckhx^:-<>ch^.c«*oc^><k*ocmx*oooo->:-o<<kc i <:-->^ oooc*<>o<>>oo<toooo-: ohy ounce my Candidacy the Board of County Commissioners of Baldwin County, subject to the democratic primary to he held on February 15th. 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