Orr Announces Candidacy for Clarke County Ordinary
R C Orr announces candidacy for Clarke County Ordinary subject to the Democratic primary for county officers.
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
5
R C Orr announces candidacy for Clarke County Ordinary subject to the Democratic primary for county officers.
Public notices list candidates for Clarke county offices. R L Bramblett runs for Ordinary and S B Wingfield seeks re election for Clarke County Ordinary. Elmer J Crawford declares for Clerk of the Superior Court role, all subject to the Democratic primary on May 1.
J. H. Dorsey announces for Clarke county Tax Collector and seeks re election as Tax Receiver subject to the Democratic primary to be held May 1 in Clarke county.
Frank A Lipscomb announces his candidacy for Georgia General Assembly representative of Clarke County, subject to Democratic party action. The statement is formal and courteous, reflecting party affiliation and readiness for the campaign.
Co. N. Weatherly announces his candidacy for Clarke County coroner, subject to the upcoming Democratic primary. The letter is a formal notice of intent to seek the office.
The notice indicates the Coroner of Clarke County to be chosen in a Democratic party primary on May 1st. J W McIntyre signs the document, respectfully submitting the action under party rules.
A candidate announces his bid for county surveyor of Clarke County subject to the May 1 primary. Ben H Barrow seeks the office and outlines his intent to compete in the upcoming election.
E. I. Smith Sr announces sought office of Clarke County Treasurer subject to May primary.
Walter B. Jackson announces his candidacy for Clarke County sheriff subject to the Democratic party primary on May 1. He frames his bid as a voluntary bid for public service and outlines his intent to win the party nomination and run in the general election.
R Toombs Du Bose announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for the State Senate representing the thirtieth district. He campaigns on local issues and party platform as he vies for the nomination.
Col Smith announces his bid for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit, seeking the Democratic primary. He cites twenty five years at the bar and two terms as City Court solicitor, pledging faithful fair and impartial service to all voters including whites.
The Salem commission led by Dr. Drewry and Dr. King resumed hearings on Joshua P. Raines, accused of killing Miss Eva M. Chambers of Roanoke County. The farmer confessed, killed Chambers with four shots, shot at Chas Day, and surrendered to the sheriff, seeking a trial or commitment to a state insane asylum.
The Democratic state convention in Augusta selects six delegates for the Baltimore national convention with Gov Plaisted and Senator Gardner in attendance. Key leaders show division over endorsing a presidential candidate as Woodrow Wilson garners broad but unsure support.
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hyomes breathing therapy. It cites a patient, F C Vanaman, as cured after doctors failed, and offers a complete outfit for $1 with extra bottles for 50 cents. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and other druggists.
The American Railway Engineering Association opens its thirteenth annual convention at the Congress Hotel and Annex Chicago with engineers from major U S and Canadian systems attending. The opening session covers the president’s address officers reports and committee reviews ahead of a banquet featuring L F Loree of the Delaware and Hudson Co Hon F D Monk and Ray Morris as speakers.
An antique advertisement fragment notes the earth's swift movement and offers Dr. Kings New Life Pills promising health and good feelings with no griping or distress. It credits W. J. Grits Bros and HR Palmer & Sons as sellers.
H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders in the elderly and those with weak constitutions. The product is claimed to be effective without causing diarrhoea and is sold in three sizes with a personal storefront guarantee.
In Rome on March 19 the feast of St. Joseph and Pope Pius X name day was observed as a Vatican holiday. His Holiness said mass in his private chapel with his sisters and niece present and later received Cardinals and Catholic Club of St. Peter's members with congratulations and gifts of fruit and flowers.
A 19th century style promotion touts spring blood purifiers, urging renewal of life and removal of winter impurities. J A Thiel of Bronx Borough credits Vinol, a cod liver and iron preparation, with purifying his blood and building strength after starting in April.
Testimonial from Jno W Barry of Fort Wayne Indiana claiming thirty five years of backache and kidney trouble cured by Root Juice after trying many remedies. He praises rapid relief and urges others to obtain the genuine product from H R Palmer and Sons or similar drug stores while warning against substitutes.
Indictments against Ben J. Davis, editor of The Independent and Georgia Republican at large delegate, have lingered since 1902 in Atlanta and Athens federal courts. The district attorney aims to proceed, hoping Athens trials yield clearer outcomes than Atlanta cases.
Philadelphia March 19 Three days of celebration began today at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science to honor the completion of its first century. Founded in 1812 by chemists and drug merchants it has grown into an institution of world wide reputation contributing to science in America. Eminent scientists and educators from across the country will participate in centenary exercises.
Stillman Green of Malachite Col reports two doctors gave him two years to live but he found relief using Dr King's New Discovery for throat and lung trouble. He credits the medicine with saving his life and warns others not to suffer from coughs or colds. Trial bottles offered free by BR Palmer & Sons.
The Rt. Rev. Denis J. O'Connell was consecrated as bishop of Richmond in a solemn ceremony at the new cathedral in Richmond. He arrives from San Francisco where he served as auxiliary bishop since 1907. O'Connell, a South Carolina native, previously led the American College in Rome.
A promotional claim states Pazo ointment cures itching, bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The drugstore offers a refund if the product fails to cure any such case.
Port Worth Texas March 19 delegates to the thirty sixth annual Texas Cattle Raisers Association convention are welcomed as nearly six thousand visitors fill the city. Governor Colquitt Mayor Davis and J C Lauster preside at the opening session and address the gathering.
The fragment mentions John W Sickelsmith of Greensboro Pa with three children noting persistent colds. Bays quotes a parent praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as more effective than other medicines tried for the children.
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