The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1902-06-07
PRESS OPINIONS.
PEARL RIVER COUNTY

PEARL RIVER COUNTY. /,
IIeadblock, Lumberton.
Mr.. Bowers is a resident Of Bay st. Louis N
lawyer OF high standing-has hlled many oflceH OF
trust, with ability and honor 10 himself He 10 a
strong and If the voters Of this district elect
him To Congress- the old sixth viii have q repre-.
sentative VINO has the ability and vim 20 careful
~ watch her every interest. He has many
friends In this section who Will give him their
hearty support
Free Press, toplarvtlle.
Mr.. Bowers possesses all the qualifications
that 30 to make up an ideal representative IN the
national congress- and as forceful speaker has
few equals He has many friends throughout
the district who win rally TO his support.
SIMPSON COUNTY,
News, Westville.
MIR Bowers IL a native Missssipplnn, q repre-.
of young Democracy asd man Of
splendid ability and indomtable energy. He is
In the pride and promise of glorious young man
hood, with Intellect clear and vigorous, and re-
putation for personal and political integrity with
olt stain or blemish. He has seen service In
both branches OF the state Legislature and is well
equipped for the position to which he aspires.
New Era, Braxton.
Hon. Il. J. Bowers is the proper man for Con.
gress He has many friends throughout the dis
Lrct who will rally TO his support, and his
chances OF being elected are very natterlng.
Mr. Bowers ranks second to none In the state as
n lawyer, an orator, and Is man OF unusual abil-
Ity, and II the people OF this district see 1T 10
eject him TO the Office to which he aspires, we are
confident he will all 1t with credit TO himself and
to the people.
GREENE COUNTY.
Herald, State Line
Mr., Bowers Is simon pure Democrat, thor
oughly In accord with the National Democratic
familiar with all the living issues OF the day and
It is sufe 10 say that IL elected, will prove q
worthy champion OF the interests of his constlt-
uency. Mr.. Bowers, both by reason OF his abll
n Vattnl FgN hta
genial sunny disposition has created most ia
vorable impression upon our people, who will
take pleasure in contributing towards the sue
cess OF the brilliant young Mississippian.
WAYNE COUNTY.
News, Waynesboro
Mr.. Bowers is a leading LAWYER of that part of
the state commonly known as the piney woods
section, and is thoroughly informed with the
needs that are individual to our people, and
more, he is imbued with desire TO see this sec.
tion secure Legislation that will be Of the great
est benefit to the greatest number, therefore IL
nominated and 9 ected he can and will In all
things be worker for the good OF the people Of
the district he represents He Is Democratic to
the core; at the present time being the repre-
sentative from his county In the state legislature.
Beacon, Waynesboro.
ers ranks second to none In the state; as legis.
lator he has served his people faithfully and
well and In Congress he will reflect great credit
upon the state and himself bringing TO bear upon
the discharge OF the responsible duties of that
high position rare and cultured Intelligence
and well.tralned and ripe experience. His
friends are legion.
LAWRENCE COUNTY.
Lawrence County Press Monticello.
Mr.. Bowers 10 well-known to the people Of
this county by reputation, being quite prominent
In public life, and he Is also known personally TO
u number OF our people. haying made canvass
OF this district several years ago as one OF the
Presidential electors. Mr. Bowers has for a
pf ra hnan In att thap ha nj haf
branches OF the Legislature from his county, In
which capacity he has not only been OF ineati-
mable value to his immediate constituency, but
To the people of the entire State as well. Being
comparatively young, brilliant. eloquent, mag
netc and thoroughly identified with the interests
OF this district, he would, IL elected, discharge
the duties OF the office with signal ability II Ia
quite safe TO assume the State would not have a
better representative.
JONES COUNTY.
Ellisye News
Mr.. Bowers Is well known by reputation, not
only here but throughout the State. He Is a ma
tive Mssissippian, graduate OF the State Uni
yersity, and enjoys an extensive law practice on
the coast. He is member of the present house
or state Representatives, and was chosen To
succeed Judge George Anderson as chairman OF
the Judiciary Committee at the recent session OF
tho Legislature. Mr.. Bowers has also served
twice as Democratic elector for his State. Able
aggressive, a splendid parllmentarian and tire
less worker, he would reflect credit upon his
district by Congressional career. HIS oandi-
dacy has been very fayoraby received by the
press and he will doubtless get a strong support
throughout the district.
Laurel Chronicle.
Laurel Ledger.
Mr.. Bowers Is a native Mlssissippian, having
been born and raised In Madison county. He
comes from family of very talented people
His father before him was successful LAWYER
Mr.. Bowers received his education at the Uni
yerslty or Mississippi, and located in Bay st
ou,S where ere ne began practicing law before
his profession and today ranks as one OF the
leading attorneys OF the State. He is at present
general attorney for the Gulf and Ship Island
railroad. He has served in the State IegIsla
ture from his home county and in the State Sc
nate from the three coast counties OF Harrison
Hancock and Jackson. He served as presiden-
tlaL , eieotor IN lsss In the last Legislature he
was chairman of the judiciary committee. Mr.
Bowers takes great interest In public affairs and
Is counted one of the most brilliant Young mer
IN the state. Should he be chosen to represent
tne sixth dIntriet In the halls OF Congress Mr.
Bowers would undoubtedly make a representa-
tive or whom the State would feel proud
MARION COUNTY.
Columbia Record.
Mr.. Bowers has resided In Bay st IouIs a
great many years. The honors conferred upon
MN by MS election from mis- district and county
as state Senator and member Of the Legislature
speaks very clearly as to his standing among the
people OF his Immediate locality. His osition
and record as counsel give him the credit tc
which he is entitled In point of ability. enargv
ana integrity. Mr. Bowers is closely lndentlned
WIN every material progress In his district. is
Wen rort1iled with Legislative experience Is very
aggressive and persevering in the Interest Of eve
ry course he advocates, If the voters of this
olsu1ct see lit TO bestow the honors of the office
upon him he VIII doubtless discharge the duties
with credit to himself and the district
Pearl River News, Columbia
Mr: Bowers Is swei and favorably known TO the
people OF this county, where he has an extensive
acquaintance. He has been resident OF Bav At
Louis for nearly twenty years and therefore
thoroughly familiar with the needs and possr5iii-
yes OF the Mississippi gulf coast, and being a
asNY aawyer with an extensive practice ne has had
ample opportunity to acqnaint himself with the
people and their wants in every other part OF the
district as well, and IL elected TO ConQress will
give go account Of himself Manv wears nj
MS LIFE has been given to the public Service and
ms record being at all times characterize nv n
toithful discharge OF duty and superior ability
mas received the approval OF his people. Speak.
ing that there are but few men of his ace IA the
state having more political prestige than he. He
Is q man or fine personal bearing, a fluent and
able speaker. anu
CovINGToN COUNTY.
Mount Olive Tribune.
Mr.. Bowers has reputation of b ing q shrewd
campaigner, man OF extraordinary ability, a
nan who has the welfare OF his countrymen nj
heart. He has served several terms from the
State Senate from the coast district and "a az
present the able representative in the State I,e-
Rlsiature from Hancock county.
Collins Commercial.
Mr.. Bowers is well known over South M,ssis.
sippi, and MS ability and eminent fitness for the
ONCE ne aspires 70 will find hearty endorse
ment Where ever he is known. He Is In fact 40
wen knoWn IN south Mississippi that I'VE feel II