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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
O W Whatley announces his bid for sheriff of Fayette County subject to Democratic committee rules. He states full qualification for the office, urges county voters to support him, promises a vigorous fearless honest discharge of duty, and asks for their suffrage.
F B Brown announces candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Fayette County under Democratic rules. He urges voters to judge his record, notes his readiness to serve even at night, and states he has paid about 900 into the county treasury during his term. He thanks supporters and asks for continued backing.
T J Mitchell declares candidacy for Sheriff of Fayette County subject to the Democratic Executive Committee primary. He invites voters to review his past record and pledges to perform his duty if elected.
John R. Longino declares his candidacy for Tax Collector of Fayette County under the Democratic Executive Committee rules. He asks for the support of the people and signs respectfully.
The candidate for Fayette County tax collector announces candidacy subject to Democratic Executive Committee rules and asks for the support and friendly interest of fellow citizens.
Missouri candidate MO R Brooks declares candidacy for Fayette County Tax Collector under Democratic Executive Committee rules and pledges to faithfully discharge duties if elected.
Miles Brown announces his bid for Tax Collector in Fayette County subject to the June primary. He appeals to voters to support him despite limited ability to canvas and promises faithful duty.
B G Lunerorp announces candidacy for Fayette County tax collector. Born and raised in Fayette County, he served in the Confederate army in Co I first Ga Reserves, with company formed in Fayetteville. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
J J Davis announces candidacy for the Office of Ordinary of Fayette County under Democratic rules for county officers. He pledges to follow party guidelines and to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
J R Murrah announces candidacy for Ordinary of Fayette County under Democratic rules. He asks for consideration before the vote and promises to perform duties to the best of his ability.
Democratic voter notice from William J. Speer announcing his bid for Georgia State Treasurer in the upcoming primary on June 4. He cites over twenty years in the office and pledges faithful duty if elected.
A county candidate declares commitment to serve faithfully if elected, stating long tenure of over forty years in the county and firm resolve to discharge duties responsibly.
To the voters of Fayette County, J B Carson runs in the Democratic primary on June 4 for Representative. He favors paying pensions in advance, pensioning all Confederate soldiers and widows, tax reduction, opposes monopolies, and supports rural public schools. He pledges to represent the people honorably and earnestly asks for support.
Will Norton declares his bid for county Treasurer in the Democratic primary as directed by the executive committee. He thanks supporters for past help and asks friends to elect him to one more term.
J Q Landrum announces candidacy for county commissioner promising to perform duty, reimburse taxpayers with better roads, and inaugurate a road-working system that will reflect credit on the commissioners and county.
A three year old candidate claims to run for the office of County Treasurer in the Democratic primary. The note asserts service to the people once and asks for the support and influence of friends and all county residents.
Candidate J A Thompson posts a brief political appeal ahead of the June 4 primary. He pledges to perform his duty to the best of his ability and asks for voters’ support.
To Fayette County voters I am a candidate for County Commissioner in the Democratic primary on June 4. I ask for your support and pledge to provide good service if elected, says G. T. Emmondson.
Candidate Jos N Banks declares his bid for Fayette County treasurer, noting poverty and lack of property but promising faithful service if elected, subject to the upcoming primary. He appeals for votes from all Fayette County voters.
A candidate announces intention to run for county commissioner subject to a primary in Tiina Athwu. The statement identifies the race and the target primary process, signaling formal entry into local electoral politics.
J W Spratlin announces his candidacy for Fayette County Tax Receiver in the Democratic Primary on June 4 1908. He notes prior service in 1901 and 1902 and pledges to continue serving all taxpayers faithfully if re elected.
J. S. Thornton running for Fayette County representative under the Democratic primary rules of June 4 1908 pledges to serve county and state interests. He supports annual pension payments favoring old soldiers, limits ed garnishment to keep funds in state, bans out of state damage suits, and seeks more funds for common schools.
R P Minter announces candidacy to represent the county in the legislature under Democratic primary rules set for June 4 1908. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability and asks for support while condemning platforms as mere rides to office. He honors Confederate soldiers and widows as forebears.
J M Strickland of Griffin Georgia asks voters for support and their vote in the solicitor general race for the Flint circuit. He appeals to residents to back his candidacy and asks for privileges and assistance.
A. Ay Turner announces candidacy for county treasurer in the Fayette County Democratic primary. He states he has never sought office before and asks for support, pledging to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
A. Hu chaby announces candidacy for Fayette County Commissioner in the upcoming primary on June 4. He pledges to discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability to serve voters.
J W Dixon enters the Democratic primary for County Commissioner of Fayette County to be held on June 4. He pledges to fulfill his duties as he sees fit if elected.
A campaign notice from E M Smith appeals to white voters of the Flint Circuit for the office of Solicitor General. Smith pledges to perform the duties to the best of his ability if elected and asks for support amid an upcoming primary ordered by the state.
J. H. Winthorp, a Civil War veteran on crutches with a severed leg and limited years, runs for Fay ette county treasurer in the June 4 primary. He appeals to voters for support, noting poverty from battlefield injuries and long service to the native county.
E. W. Dukes announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the Democratic primary set for June 4. He requests support and pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected.
W. O. D. Moore announces candidacy for Fayette County Tax Receiver under Democratic Primary regulations on June 4. He states he has not held county office and asks voters for their support to discharge the duties if elected.
J W Wiss announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit subject to the Democratic Executive Committee primary. He pledges to perform full duty to the best of his ability and asks for support.
A declaration by a man identifying as a candidate for County Treasurer under the Democratic committee rules states his status as a poor man seeking election.
A resident announces candidacy for Tax Receiver subject to regulations and thanks supporters for past favors while pledging to uphold duties.
Representative Heflin of Alabama settled with Thomas McCreary the New York horseman accidentally shot during Heflin’s shooting on a Washington street car. Heflin paid hospital bills and a cash payment reported around 2500 dollars. McCreary’s counsel said no action was intended.
Reports say 100 plants representing about 5,000,000 acres of yellow pine timber may form a holding company with $309.6 million capital to unite operations and stabilize prices. Stockholders would swap shares for holding company stock. A committee was named and another meeting set for in six weeks.
One hundred seventy four Roswell citizens sign a petition urging the national Republican convention to nominate President Roosevelt for a second term. The effort, led by former mayor R. G. Broadwell and drawn up and circulated by Mayor G. W. Wins, reflects broad local support across party lines. Roosevelt’s 1905 Atlanta trip to Roswell with his mother’s home ties is cited as a point of pride in the city.
John Harper of Fannin county Georgia, wanted for the murders of Allion England at Mineral Bluff Georgia and Sheriff Henrich of Murray county, escaped from the Atlanta Tower. He was captured at his father in law’s Blue Ridge home after a three hour siege and is back in Atlanta jail. Deputies included A C Griffith A W Woody W J Look and others from Georgia Tennessee. A Winchester rifle was used during the stand off and $250 in rewards were outstanding.
A yellow fever case has appeared in Santiago province Cuba. The victim is a Spanish immigrant stricken in the Daiquiri hills about fifteen miles from the city of Santiago.
A joint resolution was introduced in the House on Wednesday to provide relief for storm sufferers in Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Louisiana. The proposed amount is 250000 dollars for aid and recovery efforts.
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