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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
8
J J Wilson announces candidacy for Sumter County sheriff subject to the Democratic primary April 16 with George M Rodgers as deputy if honored. W H Feagin also runs for sheriff subject to the Democratic primary April 15 with Q W Fuller as deputy. pledges full time and faithful service.
I B Small declares candidacy for re election as tax collector of Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 appealing for renewed support from Sumter's white voters.
A candidate announces run for representative of Sumter County pending the Democratic primary on April 15 1908. J E Sheppard states the nomination will shape his campaign and requests support from party voters.
Multiple notices announce candidates for solicitor of the City Court of Americas in Sumter County. C. R. Winchester seeks the Democratic primary on April 165, L. J. Blalock runs for April 15, 1908, and Zack Childers seeks re election after filling an unexpired term. Support requested from white voters.
Two notices from Sumter County voters outline contests for the office of Ordinary in the upcoming Democratic primaries. John A. Cobb declares his candidacy for a full term, citing past service and the need for emoluments, while I N Mott announces no candidacy and pledges full attention to duties if elected.
H E Allen announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County. If elected, Sam R Heys will serve as deputy. The campaign asks for the support of the county and pledges faithful performance of duties pending the outcome of the primary.
Multiple notices announce candidacy for Sumter County Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary. Windsor and J. Hiller pledge faithful discharge of duties if elected and request voter support ahead of the April 16 primary.
W R Speer announces candidacy for reelection as tax receiver of Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges to continue devoted service and asks for support.
A flurry of declarations from Sumter County contenders for the Board of County Commissioners outlines campaigns for the Democratic primary on April 15th or 16th, 1908. Names include A F Hodges J F Bolton John T Ferguson H J Webb Thomas B Hooks J L Chambliss Daniel J A McDonald Frank Sheffield Geo Oliver.
Charles R Crisp announces his candidacy for Judge of the City Court of Americas subject to the Democratic primary on April 16. He pledges to discharge duties courteously honestly fairly and impartially if elected and asks for support.
Robert R. Howe announces his candidacy for re election to the office of county surveyor in Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 15th. He asks for vote and support.
For county treasurer seeking re election to the office of treasurer of Sumter county the candidate asks the support of friends and Democratic voters pledging as before a faithful discharge of all duties of the office.
R Williams announces his bid for Solicitor General in the South Western Judicial Circuit. He asks for voters' support and pledges faithful, conscientious service if elected, noting a nomination likely in the coming months.
A voter appeal from W. W. Dykes inviting support for the State Democratic primary for Solicitor General of the Southwestern Circuit to be held on the ith day of June 1908, urging voter backing.
In Americus the Third district Republican executive committee met on Monday with delegates from all fifteen counties present. The gathering set the stage for the March 28 Marshallville convention where delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago will be chosen.
Letters from Mrs Williams of Gardiner Maine and Mrs Sperling of Chicago praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles without operation. The ad cites thirty years of use, listing displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and other symptoms and invites readers to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
Committee men debated politics with Roosevelt favored by a majority, while Foraker drew some support. Delegates from the Third district were to be split evenly at the Chicago powwow with two negroes and two whites. Judson Lyons was endorsed for national committeeman by the meeting yesterday.
Near by Plains Georgia reports fair weather boosting farm work and political candidate activity with two in the field. Clergy changes include Rev W W Arnold preaching and Rev N B Knowles leading services. Community updates mention visits from Ross Dean, Mrs S F Jones, B M Oliver and wife, Cliff Jones and wife, Mrs Renfro and daughter, Floy Oliver resuming studies, and Rev Clarence Roberts settling as new Methodist pastor with welcoming pantry supplies.
Miss Florence Roberts lead a Leslie music class recital featuring duets and solos by students including Fink Beatlevades, Florence Summerord, Ruth Wilson, Zera Cock, and Myra Perry. The program opened with With Whip and Spur and closed with Schubert pieces, ending with a Chicago News quote about duty.
The article describes a Friday afternoon club meeting at Mrs. William D. Bailey’s home with elaborate decorations and a humorous blindfolded hatchet game. It lists attendees including Mrs. Borum and Mrs. Cato, notes a luncheon served by Misses Cobb and others, and records further social events at Mrs. A. D. Gatewood’s Fortnightly Club on Jackson Street with Washington decorations and a salad course. It also notes visits from various guests, travel plans, and local ads about poultry and real estate.
A promotional line promises a wider, superior stock than any other house in the Americas with guaranteed right prices. The invitation urges readers to come and see the store.
Judge J. J. Hiller arrived from Plains to mingle with friends and campaign for tax receiver. Mrs. C. F. Ware traveled from Dayton to spend the season at the Ware winter home near Americus. Miss Kate McCarty returned to Dawson after a week with relatives in Americus.
A local resident Mitchell Love endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills, claiming they cured chronic rheumatism and back pain after trying doctors and other remedies. The anecdote promotes the product as effective and purchasable at drugstores with Foster-Millburn Co. of Buffalo as sale agents for the United States Remember the name Doan’s.
President Walker and assistants advance the new street railway project in the city. In two days they review preliminary details, inspect southern streets, and study potential routes. Equipment orders and final routes remain undecided, though Consulting Engineer Reeves aids the evaluation. Developments expected next week.
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