The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
THE COMING COUNCIL.
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Tiedeman. who heads the Myers ticket,
was also with Mr.. Myers four years ago.
ana made record during his two years
term Tor conScieutiousness and ability in
the discharge of his duties to the city
As tribute to his efficiency and the char
acter maintained by him in the discharge
of his duties he received the highest vote
on the Myers ticket two years ago, lack
ing only twelve votes of election Mr.
Tiedeman is the head of the firm of George
w. Tiedeman & Bro. and occupies a high
position in business circles.
Capt. Thomas Screven, who closely fol-
lows Mr.. Tiedeman in the aldermanic
vote, has had four years experience on
the board of aldermen besides a term in
the legislature. Capt Screvens general
popularity is such that his election was
counted on by his friends as soon as he
was nominated. He is a wel-Bnown in
surance agent and is also prominent in
military circles.
Mr.. j. p. Williams is one of Savannah's
leading business men who made his first
venture in local politics in the campaign
which ended last night. The firm of which
he is the senior, does a very extensive cot
ton and naval stores factorage business.
Mr.. Williams is also president of the Geor-
gla Pine Railroad Company i'm South
Georgia and Is interested in various other
enterprises.
Mr.. David Wells is one of Savannahs
best known citizens. He has been active in
pubic affairs for half a life time and is
a veteran in service on the board of al
dermen. Having retired from business Mr..
Wells will be able to give all the time need
ed for his official duties.
Major John Schwarz is well
known TO the people of Savannah
He was Mayor of Savannah dur
ing 1889 and 1880. Previous to his cleo
ton as Mayor he was for several years a
member of the board of aldermen He has
been active in local politics for years.
Mr. James NJ. Dixon is one of the best
known of the younger business men of the
city. He is the head of the grain and
grocery firm of James NJ. Dixon & Co.
He was chairman of the late water com
mission for three years, having been ap-
pointed by Mr.. Myers when the commits
sion was created. MIR. DlXons record as
chairman of the water commission was
such that his friends demanded that he
go on the aldermanio tlelset. ga ~
Mr. Hal II. Bacon also served on the
former Myers board. He is in active
charge of the large lumber business of A.
S. Bacon & Sons.
Mr. George ]. Mills lseone ,sf the solid
business men of the city, who has had a
long experience in the conduct of the city $
affairs. He served with MIR. McDonough
during both terms, of the latter's adminis-
tration, and was chairman of Council dur
ing the second term. - ~ - ..5.
Mr. d. r. Thomas Is. another well-known
citizen who possesses the confidence Of the
business community. Mr.. Thomas has
rendered valuable services to the city in
previous years, and was recently elected
to fiji vacancy in the aldermanic board.
His reelection gives general satisfaction
and confidence
Mr. l. G. Haas is a successful broker.
This win be his first experience as mem
Der of the Council, but he has already rem
dered the city services as a member of tho
sinking fund commission.
DIR. st. J. b. Graham is a member of the
new board who will,be welcomed by ma
jority, even though, he was elected from
the minority ticket The four years which
DIR. Graham served as quarantine officer
of the city established for him a reputation
as an able and conscientious officer and
the possessor of many worthy traits. of
character. Since establishing himself here
as a physician he has taken high INnk In
his profession, and has won the confidence
and esteem of a large circle of acquaint-
ances.
Capt. NJ. j. Doyle, though his name comes
last on the list, 1t is safe to say he viii
not be among the last when active work
is required. Capt Doyle was one of the
most active workers for the success OF
the ticket OF which he Is a member His
prediction, on the night Of his nomination
was "the fact that 1 am with you guaran-
tees our success"
The new Council will be sworn in next
Monday at noon.