This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
8
Two notices announce candidacies for Sumter county representative subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 1908. FW Griffin asks friends and county Democrats for support while J E Sheppard likewise seeks the office, respectfully noting the primary election.
J J Wilson announces for sheriff of Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 16 with George M Rodgers as deputy. W H Feagin also announces for sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 and names Q W Fuller as deputy, urging white voters to support.
Two candidates announce for the solicitor of the City Court of Americus Ga in the Sumter County primary set for April 15 1908. C R Winchester requests votes and support from friends and all voters. L J Blalock likewise asks for Sumter County voters favorable consideration and support in the same election.
Zack Childers announces candidacy for re election as solicitor of the City Court of Americas subject to the Democratic primary on April 16. He says he has filled the unexpired term of his predecessor and asks white voters of Sumter for endorsement and support for a full term.
A letter endorses Charles R Crisp for Judge of the City Court of Americas in the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges courteous, honest, fair, and impartial service and asks for support.
A Democratic primary is set for April 15 as voters consider the county surveyor race in Sumter County. The article urges support for candidate Robert R. Howe amid a tense political contest.
H B Allen announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County. He names Sam R Heys as deputy if elected and solicits the support of county residents. The notice is subject to Democratic Primary action.
H Williams seeks re election as Sumter County Treasurer in the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges faithful discharge of duties and asks for continued support from friends and county Democrats.
John A. Cobb announces his candidacy for the ordinary of Sumter County subject to Democratic primary April 16 2008. He notes years of residency and service to the county and asks voters for endorsement to fill an unexpired term and for election to a full term.
To the voters of Sumter County I announce myself a candidate for the office of Ordinary subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 1908 I shall give an undivided attention to the duties of the office Rep L MOTT.
Multiple notices announce candidacies for Sumter County Commissioner in the upcoming Democratic primary on April 15 1908. Names include A F Hodges J F Bolton John T Ferguson J J Webb Thomas B Hooks J L Chambliss J H Daniel J A Donald Frank Sheffield and Geo Oliver, each pledging faithful, impartial service if elected.
A formal bid is announced to voters in the South Western Judicial Circuit for the office of Solicitor General. The candidate pledges faithful and conscientious duty if elected, seeking support and influence from all circuit residents.
To the Voters of the Southwestern Circuit for Solicitor General of the Sout Western Circuit, subject to the State Democratic primary, to be held on the 4th day of June 1908, one will highly apprect your suppo r W. W. Dykes.
WBR PAGE announces candidacy for re election as Sumter County tax collector in the Democratic primary on April 15th seeking support from friends and voters. Another note from a candidate identifying as W B SMALL asks for renewal of white voters’ confidence in Sumter County in the upcoming primary on April 16th.
Announcements from R. Windsor J. I. Hiller and W. R. Speer seek the Sumter County tax receiver post in the Democratic primary on April 15 or 16. Each pledges faithful duty and asks voters for support, noting re election aims for Speer and intent to serve the public efficiently.
The Webster County Democratic Committee met February 20 1908 and set a June 4 primary for county officers under state rules with a plurality rule for nomination. They also assessed candidate expenses, totaling various escrowed amounts to be paid to the committee secretary by June 4 1908, with minutes unanimously adopted.
J C Culpepper of State Street Albany Georgia testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved years of backache urinary troubles. He describes severe night pain, dark with sediment in urine and scalding sensations, all eased after use. Dolson's Pharmacy sells them nationwide by Foster Millburn Co. Remember the name Dean's.
Mr. Thomas Smith of Americus, a blind former fire chief, may receive a several hundred dollar annual payout from an insurance policy that includes a blindness clause. A friend in the insurance business is pursuing the matter with the company, hoping for due payment to the helpless man.
The coroner race in Sumter sees A. B. Carey asking voters in the Democratic primary on April 15 for support. Friends of Edward Jenkins also announce his bid for the coroner's office in Sumter and seek countywide backing for the same date.
Mrs Chas L Ausley returns from Colorado after February visit with her son Charles. Engagements announced for Myra Josephine Weeks to Eugene Boswell of Montezuma and Jeanette Ray to Henry D Foote Jr of Gulfport. Quiet wedding planned April 8 at the Rays’ residence. Friends and relatives visiting and traveling among local families with several residents and visitors noted in Americas Georgia.
Atlanta March 4 The latest Georgia political chatter centers on Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson as he builds bridges for higher office. Observers claim he may seek the governorship after Governor Smith's term, with talks of a Democratic primary bid in 1910. Hudson's allies say he campaigns vigorously and connects with more men than President Smith.
The article notes a prospective gubernatorial candidate found in the vicinity of elections, with observers suggesting she seems satisfied with the likely outcome before ballots are counted, and that news of Commissioner Hudson having another candidate would surprise politicians.
James Hyde of Beebe Arkansas suffers rheumatism for twenty nine years and used many remedies with little relief. A sample of Sloan's Liniment gave instant relief and he ordered more. He praises the sender and notes World and Washington Post comments on Bryan and Democrats.
A terse poultry sale item notes Barred Plymouth Rocks for hatching egg stock, price listed as 60 for 15 eggs. The entry includes stray marks and unclear codes, suggesting a catalog or local market ad with limited legibility.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.