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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
8
O T Montfort asks voters in Taylor County for re election to the office of Clerk of the Superior Court in the March 16 primary. He says he has conscientiously discharged duties and will continue faithful and impartial service if re elected.
Q.8S. Cox announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court in Taylor County subject to the Democratic primary on March 16. He plans to meet voters and pledges faithful discharge of duties if elected, thanking supporters and asking for votes.
In a formal statement the incumbent recaps service in Taylor County and offers for re election subject to the white primary to be held March 16, 1920. The announcement expresses gratitude for past favors and pledges impartial duty.
A reader declares candidacy for the Taylor County Ordinary post, pledging faithful impartial service and conscientious discharge of duties. The message asks for broad support and entrustment to fulfill the office's responsibilities.
J R Beeland seeks the sheriff's office in Taylor County pledging faithful fearless and impartial service if elected in the March 16 primary. He expresses gratitude for past confidence and support and urges continued influence on his behalf.
The announcer pledges faithful and impartial duty as sheriff if elected. He notes an early primary and heavy duties prevent meeting every voter in person, asking friends across the county to support him despite not seeing all voters during the campaign.
A candidate for Taylor County Tax Collector declares intent to seek re‑election. He appeals for voter support and pledges continued courteous efficient service, citing past tenure and duties performed as Tax Collector.
A candidate pledges to perform duties faithfully and efficiently if elected and asks for votes and influence in the March 16 primary.
W. J. Griffith declares formal bid for Taylor county tax receiver posting years of experience and better health since 1918. He asks voters for support for a four year term and promises dedication to serving Taylor County through county and Butler assignments.
The Herald announces Mr E G W Williams is a candidate for Tax Receiver subject to the March 16 primary. He has served as county surveyor for the past 14 years and asks voters to consider his past record and ability.
H P Wallace announces his bid for Taylor County Superintendent of Schools in the upcoming March 16 primary. He cites his past year’s record and expresses a goal to elevate Taylor schools to be on par with other counties.
A candidate announces for the office of Superintendent of Taylor County Schools. He cites 14 years teaching experience, 13 in the county, and pledges full-time service and energy for educational improvement. Support and votes on March 16 are requested.
H. G. McCants announces his candidacy for County School Superintendent in the Democratic primary of March 16. He cites fifteen years of teaching in Taylor County and notes he cannot personally solicit due to teaching duties, pledging loyalty to supporters if elected.
A candidate declares to readers an urgent bid for the office of County Superintendent of Schools. The letter highlights rural school experience and educational qualifications as the basis for service to the community and asks friends to endorse the campaign.
A series of candidate statements seek support for the March 16 primary. J H Whatley pledges impartial county service and asks votes. another candidate declares readiness to serve all areas of Taylor county and thanks supporters. a Baylor County voter announces a bid for Roads and Revenues within Taylor county aiming to represent the entire county.
A letter to Taylor County voters from C. D. Gorman announces his candidacy for a county office. He pledges fearless duties and the county’s best interests if elected and respectfully solicits votes and influence in the upcoming primary.
H. J. Garrett announces his candidacy for the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in Taylor County. He states it was not his desire but was solicited by voters and pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability for the county’s interest and asks for votes and influence in the coming primary.
A resident announces candidacy for Taylor County Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. The notice addresses voters and states intent to run for the office.
At friends' urging Stanley M. Trapp announces his candidacy for Taylor County surveyor. He cites army service as Camp Wheeler surveyor, with government acceptance after others failed, as his reference and pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected.
D. N. Childree announces another run for coroner and asks for continued voter confidence and loyal support from past backers. He expresses sincere thanks and earnest appeal to supporters.
State Highway Department of Georgia invites sealed proposals for steel bridge 500 feet long over Flint River and earth approaches near Thomaston on the Atlanta Griffin and Americus Road. Plans at Atlanta office. bids due March 12 1920. 5 percent bond required. payment terms monthly. work to begin April 15 1920 and finish by January 1 1921.
A Springfield youth eloped with a girl not of age. the court acquitted amid whispered remarks as the case concluded. The incident prompted discussion on legal standards and local moral expectations in the town.
The Supreme Court declares stock dividends are capital stock and not income under the 1916 income tax act. The ruling voids taxing dividends declared after March 1 1913 and requires refunds of taxes collected on stock dividends. Justice Pitney says the dividends are a book adjustment reflecting capitalized earnings and remain property of the company and stockholder.
W W Douglas administrator on the estate of C A Ivey has filed for discharge. The court of Ordinary will hear objections at the April term on the first Monday in 1920. A H Riley Ordinary signs.
Georgia Taylor County notice states Ida N Goodwin administrator applies for leave to sell lands of the estate of F Goodwin for distribution. hearing set at the Court of Ordinary’s regular term on first Monday in April 1920. dated March 8, 1920.
A local seed supplier promotes a broad range of flowering seeds for South homes Doubling down on easy growing varieties to brighten yards and bring pleasure to customers. The ad emphasizes home beautification and satisfaction from plantable seeds.
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