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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
8
W H Feagin announces his bid for Sumter County sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges faithful service and seeks support of white voters, naming Q W Fuller as deputy sheriff.
I B Small declares his candidacy for re-election as Sumter County tax collector in the Democratic primary on April 15 seeking renewed support from white voters. He signs the appeal respectfully.
In a formal notice the candidate announces his bid for the office of representative of Sumter county subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 1908. The statement is signed J E Sheppard and addresses the electorate.
A series of announcements shows candidates for solicitor of the City Court of Americas in Sumter County. R Winchester, LLA, and Zack Childers seek the office, urging Democratic primary votes on dates in April 1908 and appealing for support from white voters.
To the White Democratic Voters of Sumter County I announce myself a candidate for Ordinary of Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 16 1908. I have served the unexpired term and seek a full term for continued county improvement. John A Cobb requests endorsement. I N Mott also declares candidacy promising undivided attention to duties if elected.
W. R. Sp announces candidacy for re-election as Sumter County Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges earnest efforts to discharge duties and asks for voter support.
EB Allen announces re election bid for Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County. He pledges faithful performance and urges County support with Sam R Hays as deputy subject to primary action.
The message requests support from Democratic voters for P. H. Williams in the upcoming April 16 election. It pledges faithful discharge of duties and asks friends and voters to back Williams for the office of County Treasurer in Sumter County.
A candidate announces for Solicitor General to the voters of the South Western Judicial Circuit. He pledges faithful service and asks for support, noting the nomination may occur in the coming months and emphasizing conscientious discharge of duties.
A promotional passage urges women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts with private illness details. It claims decades of correspondence with sick women provide knowledge to aid cases and promises strict confidentiality for letter submissions.
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allen Town Pa describing relief from organic derangement and nervous headaches after using the product. The copy claims decades of use curing displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities menstrual pains backache and other symptoms.
A civic notice in the Western Circuit asks for support in the State Democratic primary to be held on June 4, 1908, and is signed by He W. W. Dykes.
J A McDonald Mr F Sheffield and Geo Oliver declare candidacies for Sumter County Commissioner. each presses loyalty to the Democratic primary set for April 15 1908. statements urge voters support in the upcoming county race.
A political notice seeks support for Charles R. Crisp in the Democratic primary for Judge of the City Court of Americas on April 16. He pledges courteous, honest, fair, and impartial discharge of duties to the best of his ability.
Notice requests Democratic primary voters support for Robert R. Howe in Sumter County Surveyor election on April 15. Formal appeal for vote and respect.
Miss Emmie Cheek heads to Ozark for time with relatives while many local residents visit nearby towns or host and attend social events. Mrs. Eugene A Hawking entertains twenty plus guests with yellow daffodils and quail on toast as Mrs Henry S McClesky visits, bringing social prominence and warmth to Americus society.
Miss Hazel Tower entertained the Church Street Whist Club at her Church Street home on Friday afternoon. Guest Miss Hill of Washington assisted with honors. Hearts as favors reflected St Valentine’s Day. Four tables played with handmade handkerchiefs as prizes awarded to Mrs. A. W. Allison. Sandwiches heart shaped and punch preceded a salad course. Guests included Mrs. A. W. Allison, L. Stapleton, W. J. Josey, D. C. Pickett, H. J. Bagley, S. C. Clegg, W. Maynard, F. B. Arthur, R. E. McNulty, A. G. Duncan, J. L. Sparks, and Misses Braham, Irene Walker, Nell Council, Rebecca Mathla, Ruby Hill.
Mr and Mrs G H Rittenberry issue handsome invitations to their silver wedding celebration on Tuesday evening February 25 at their residence with a large attendance expected.
The invitations reflect the spirit of the occasion with letters of silver on handsome cards, signaling a refined, joyful gathering among friends.
The Festal Meeting of the Literary Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Clarence O. Niles's College street home. Guests enjoyed yellow and white decor, original poetry, and music from the hostess's alcove while luncheon was served at 5. The attendees included Mesdames Allen Bacot Hill Crisp Cobb Wilson Sheffield Gray Williams Pickett Dudley Mathis Bivins and Misses Brown Smith Wheeler Williams Walker McLendon Wheatley and others.
In a Thomasville Georgia testimonial B B Thornton credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing his kidney trouble. He suffered back pain dizziness headaches rheumatic pains and frequent night urination before noticing steady improvement after about three weeks of use. He reports ongoing gains and high praise for the remedy.
In Sumter County the eight year county commissioner incumbent Mr Ray declares he will not seek re election. He thanks supporters and notes many capable men have not served in the role and urges the office be handed around.
A vintage health blurb touts Liver Tone as a scientific liver remedy replacing calomel. It claims no diet limits or side effects and guarantees satisfaction with a refund. sold exclusively by Dodson's Pharmacy.
Frank Sheffield, a candidate for Sumter County commissioner, promotes good roads as his main platform. The ad highlights his experience and wide recognition across the county, arguing for administrative leadership and road improvements.
A dealer promises a larger and better variety than any other in the Americas with prices always guaranteed. The invitation urges readers to come and see the selection at the store.
An American curio artist preserved a moccasin snake in alcohol last summer and kept it in his closet. A few days ago a friend was shown the specimen but found it dry and ruined after someone drank the contents. The likely culprit is the neighbor or a hired man who confronted temperance days.
Mr Charles R Winchester announced this morning his candidacy for the office of solicitor of the City Court of Americus. A well known Americus lawyer with broad business and social ties, his announcement awaits Democratic primary action on April 15 with strong local support expected.
J W Clapton J E Ranew H J Ranew Mrs J J Davis J M Summerford and others apply for a four mile southward public road from Lamar through lands of listed owners to intersect Leslie road The road will be granted on first Monday in April 1908 unless objections are shown W L Thomas Clerk Also applicants seek discontinuance of a three and three quarter mile public road from M J Morgan place to Tatum place in Sumter County The road will be discontinued on first Monday in April 1908 unless objections are raised W L Thomas Feb 3 1908
Legal ads must be submitted to the business office by Wednesday noon each month with payment to ensure insertion. This rule will be enforced.
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