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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
9
A trio of announcements from J P Vaughn E C Cawthon and O B Knowles declare candidacies for the office of Tax Receiver in Butts County under the 1916 Democratic primary rules. Each vows to run his own race and seeks voters support with limited campaign activity due to health and age.
Lewis M. Atkinson of Jenkinsburg announces candidacy for Butts County Tax Collector in the upcoming spring primary. He has not held office locally before but pledges to follow the law and asks voters for support.
John Billie Benson announces his bid for Tax Collector of Butts County, subject to the Democratic primary. A lifelong county resident, he notes a foot disability limiting work but pledges to perform duties according to law if elected.
A Tama resident declares candidacy for Tax Collector subject to the Democratic primary. The letter asks for support and votes from fellow citizens and promises to discharge duties faithfully as required by law.
A series of notices from candidates J J Pelt J G Maddox Joseph P Maddox J C Tolle son and J E King announce their bids for Butts County Tax Collector. They pledge impartial duties, ask for white primary support and voters’ votes, and emphasize faithful service and adherence to law.
J H Holifield announces candidacy for Butts County Tax Collector subject to Democratic Executive Committee action. He appeals for citizen support and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability once elected.
John M McMichael of Butts county announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. He asks for votes and support, pledging a straightforward business administration if elected and noting his lifelong connection to Butts county.
A formal notice proclaims a candidacy for the position of Treasurer in Butts County. The announcement references eligibility and a context of a white primary.
J L Bailey declares for county treasurer and asks voters support in Butts County elections. S J Smith also announces candidacy and requests voters' goodwill subject to Democratic executive committee rulings.
A candidate announces run for Superintendent of Butts County Schools in the spring primary under Democratic committee rules and pledges to work for the best interests of the schools.
A 1916 letter from J. H. Ham pledges faithful service to the county and thanks voters for their support. He asserts he will honor the county if elected and expresses resolve to fulfill the duties of the office.
A candidate announces intent to run for the office of Ordinary in Butts County seeking reelection and thanking voters for their trust. The statement emphasizes continuity in leadership and service to the community.
Readers are urged to send five cents to Foley & Co Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and creap plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised by The Owl Pharmacy.
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