Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-06
SUCCESS OF TICKET is
SUBJECT OF INTEREST
Many Bouquets Are Tossed
ViCtOrS.

Americus still talked city politics
and politicians yesterday, and eXult-
ingly, as upon every hand the result
of the primary election the day be-
fore, for the nomination of three al
dermen, was the subject of very gem
eral discussion.
In business houses, offices and up
on the street corners the sweeping
victory of the Citizens Ticket" was
the theme of debate among the friends
of the victors and vanquished.
For the victory was more overwhelm-
ing than the most sanguine of the
tickets supporters expected.
Il thought sure we would land at
least two of our ticket, but the elec
tion of the whole ticket, and by such
a great plurality, was more than any
of us hoped for" said one enthusiastic
Citizens man.
More Success Than Expected
"Darned if a water meter could
have outrun that bunch" declared a
big blacksmith who had supported
the ticket solidly.
"Who sent that Macon broom here"
asked a third Citizens man, as he
read the result with evident satisfac-
ton. And this was the comment ev-
erywhere The complete success of
the Citizens ticket was a surp-
rising as gratifying.
1t evidenced the fact that the citi-
zens were fully aroused; that they
wanted a change; and got it.
Old Members to Retire
Some of the retiring members have
been upon the aldermanic board for
many years, so long, in fact, that the
memory of man runneth not to the
contrary. They are good citizens, and
were supported by their friends for
reelection.
But it seemed that a majority of
the voters thought them entitled to
we'll earned rest, and voted them re-
lief from their burden.
The duties of an alderman are on
erous, at best; it is thankless job,
that of working for the city, and a
man must be imbued with patriotic
motives to seek such office. Few care
for it, and it is oftimes difficult to
induce citizens to enter the race.
If proper and careful attention is
given municipal affairs, it requires a
great deal of ones time.
PersOnel of New Members
The newly elected members, who
are thus chosen for term of two
years, are too well known TO require
an introduction or commendation.
Mr.. G. NJ Eldridge is a successful
young banker and man of affairs, with
large property interests here. He is
a graduate civil engineer and has had
wide experience in that line. He was
city engineer when the present wa
terworks system was constructed.
He will, therefore, bring experience
and business ability into the position
which he will occupy.
Mr.. George M. Rodgers, aside from
being a progressive young business
man and property owner, represents
Drawn as well as brain and will be
a valuable member of the council.
He was supported by the hosts of
labor as well as by citizens general
ly.
Mr.. Lee Allen is also a native of
Americus and one of her most pro-
gressive citizens His faith in this
citys future is unbounded, as evil
denced by the fact that within year
he has built no less than sixteen res
licences. He is a builder up" strictly.
1t is an excellent trio of business
men who will thus aid in directing
the city's affairs and at a time when
sound business judgment will be
greatly needed.