Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-05-31
ADVERTISEMENT.
The Congressional Race.

~ej ~ NNS"i AOi OOhSiOSo'
Sparta ExpOsitor: In this paper
will be seen the announcement of Col.
Tom Fort, of Chattanooga, as candi-
date for Congress. Col. Fort is one of
the live, energetic and shrewd men of
Tennessee. He is an able speaker,
a good canvasser, a true Democrat and
most genial gentleman, and if he
should receive the nomination he would
make a vigorous canvass, and when
elected we are satisfied would make a
faithful and satisfactory representative.
Chattanooga Commercial: (Rep.) The
candidacy of Col. Fort seems to have
inspired little more life into the Dem
ocratic congressional fight in this dis
trict. The tariff element in the district
seems to be rallying to Fort, as more
certain to represent their opinions than
any other candidate on that side.
This year they intend to unlose the
party chains, and like free men, vote
one time for their interests. Demo-
crat or Republican, the next Congress
man from this district must be a Pro
tectionist.
McMinnville New Era: In our col.
umns of to-day will be found the am
houncement of this gentleman for Con-
gress in this district. Col. Fort is one
of the substantial citizens of Chattan-
ooga, good Democrat, and has many
admiring friends in the district. We
suppose he will interview the people
between this and the time of holding
the nominating convention.
Rhea Springs News: Col. Tomlin.
son Fort, of Chattanooga, is announced
in another column as a candidate for
Congress from this district, subject to
the action of the Democratic Conven-
ton. Col. Fort is a prominent lawyer
and an active, successful business man
of that city, and should he be elected
for the position, will make liye, eff
Gent legislator.
Cleveland Banner: Col. Tomlin-
son Fort, of Chattanooga, has announ-
ced himself as a candidate for Con-
gress from this district. COL Fort is
a gentlemen in the strictest sense.
He is in addition a man of ability, force
of character, and consummate energy.
He is feareless and frank in the utter.
ance of his opinions, and should he be
chosen as the Congressman from his
district, he will do honor and credit to
himself and most efficiently serve the
people who trust him with their conf.
dence.
Athens Post: Col. Tomlinson Fort,
of Hamilton county, is announced in
our columns today as candidate for
Congress, subject to the action of the
Democratic convention. We have
this to say of Col. Fort: We have
known him for years, we'll and init
mately. He is man of ability, full
of force and energy, an earnest worker
and frank and fearless in the enuncia
ton of his views and opinions on all
Subjects--too much so, perhaps, for one
who hopes to achieve political success
in these times, when cheek and chica
merry command a premium and homes
merit and worth are generally at dis
count. Col. Fort has been our friend
we have been his. In the event he Sc
cures the nomination, he will receive
the cordial support of the Athens Post
Monroe Democrat: In the an
nouncement column of this issue ap
pears the name of Col. Tomlinson For
as a candidate for Congress in this tn,
r Third District. Col. Fort is man O
prominence, widely and favorabl,
: known. He is live, active and pro
gressive, and popular with the peopl
, to whom he is best known. Shoult
| he receive the nomination the peopl
of the Third District will be thorough
ly represented by a good and tru
Y Democrat,
t Sequatchie Advance: The an
< nouncement of Col. Tomlinson Fort q
a candidate for Congress from thi
, Congressional district, may be seen i
this issue. As business man he hs
| Il.