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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for tax collector for Ben Hill county
subject to the primary, called May 4.
| have never been an OfIice-seeker, but
my friends insist that l make this
race, and l have consented to do so,
believing l am able to serve the peo-
pie in that capacity, and will greatly
appreciate the votes of my friends at
the polls w. B. WHITE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
n Vot.rS of Rem Hill County;

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To Voters of Ben Hill County:
I hereby announce myselfa can
didate for re election to the office
of COMMISSIONS of roads and reve
nues subject to the primary if one
is held. In asking the support OF
my citizens at this time, !
beg to say that the knowledge and
experience obtained during my
present term as commissioner will
better enable me to discharge the
duties of the office more enteligent-
ly and to better interest to the
county, and as clerk of the present
board, I have full knowledge of all
records and business transactions
of the county which would be
beneficial to the next board. l
trust that my past record has met
the approval of the people of the
county and if so, I will appreciate
any assistance rendered me in the
coming election for which if elect
ed l will discharge the duties OF
the office to the best of my ability
and to the best interest of the
county. Thanking my friends for
past favOrs.
| am yours very truly,
Wesley r. Walker.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR CLERK sU PERIoR COURT

FOR CLERK SU PERIOR COURT
This is to announce to the voters
of tho county that | am a candi,
date for re election to the office of
Clerk Of Superior Court. | have
handled the business of the office
since my election to the best of my
ability and if the people reflect
me it will be my purpose to give
the county the very best service of
which I am capable.
d. w. M. Whitley
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE


To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Representative from
Ben Hill County, subject to the
white primary. I do not ask for
the office under any claims to a
right of hereditary succession: nor
by reason of any former trade OF
combination by which this high
office may be farmed out to success
i've candidates; nor do l ask vim
dication at your hands on account
of any past failure to receive your
endorsement at the polls.
If my record as a citizen and my
loyalty to Fitzgerald and my coun-
ty and state for the past fourteen
years merits your approval, | will
sincerely appreciate your support,
and if elected / pledge myself to
represent the whole people, who
will be taken into my confidence
in all matters of legislation affect
ing their interest.
Respectfully,
ID. B. Jay
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

[ hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office
of Tax Receiver of Ben Hill County
subject to the white primary.
Thanking the people of the county
for their support in the past. |
hope by a fair administration OF
the office that I may merritt con
tinuance of the same.
Yours Respectfully
Early Gibbs
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Tax Receiver for
Ben Hill Comfy. 1 am, [ think,
qualified for the important work OF
making and keeping a correct
record of the tax returns and l
leave it to the voters to say if they
think I am worthy.
Resps ctfullv,
e. E Bailey.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
For TAX RECEIVER

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of receiver of tax re
turns subject to the white primary.
[ will appreciate the support of
the voters of this county. If elect
ed, equal Taxation" will be my
motto. I have assisted the tax
receivers with the tax returns for
the last six years and am familiar
with the work of the office. Also
familiar with the values of the
property of this county.
Yours respectfully,
T. r, Justice
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR REPRFSENTATIE

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
hereby announce myself as
candidate for Representative from
Ben Hill County, subject to the
white primary.
II kindly ask your support
promising if elected to represent
the people as their servant fair and
impartially.
Faithfully yours,
w. T. Paulk.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR SURVEYOR

To Voters of Ben Hill County:
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office Of County Sur
veyor. If elected l promise to
discharge tho duties of the office
faithfully, having been solicited to
make the race before but not until
now did l Yield to the wishes of
my friends. / will appreciate
your support.
Yours truly
W. Fl. Mink
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
For TREASURER

To the voters of the county.
/ hereby announce myself can
didate for rec ectlon to the office
of County Treasurer. | have en-
deavored to perform the duties OF
the office according to law and for
the best and safest interest of the
people. l hope / have not lost in
the confidence of the people.
J. H. Goodman
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the office of sheriff Of Ben
Hill County subject to the primary.
l have had such experience as to
acquaint me with the duties of a
sheriff and if | am elected / will
give the people of the county the
best service possible.
Moses Pridgen.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17

The Weekly Enterprise is $1.O0
per annum and those who pay a.
that rate will get the advantage of
the increased rate when we start
the Thrice a. week. If
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
Top COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FOR COUNTY CoMMlssIoNEE
I hereby announce my candidacy
for County Commissioner suhJect
to- the primary. I am not candi-
date for any section Of the county
Int if elected will serve the best
interests of the county on all maC-
ters whether effecting one section
or all the county.
T. NJ. Parsons
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR TREASURER

To the voters of Ben Hill County:
At the solicitation of my friends
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Treasurer OF
Ben Hill County, subject to the
white primary. If elected, l Will
give the office my very best atten-
ton. Your support will be appre-
ciated.
T q Rush
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

At the solicitation of my friends
I hereby announce myself candl-
date for the office Of Tax Collector
Of Ben Hill County, subject to the
White primary. If elected, l VIII
give the office my very best atten-
tion. Your support will be APP
preciated. cuobom
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR SHERIFF

I hereby announce my candidacy
for office of Sheriff of Ben Hill
County, subject to the white pri-
mary. l will appreciate the sup
part and votes of those who deem
me worthy to hold that office.
Respectfully,
J. w. Norris.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
- COUNTY, COMMISSIONER

FOR COUNTY COMM IsSI0NHN
T am candidate for reelection
to the office of County CommIs-
sioner and respectfully solicit the
support of all the voters. MY can
didacy is subject to the white prl-
mary. have served the county
in this capacity for four years and
the work that has been done on
the public roads, and the business IS
ness management of the countyls
affairs during these years OF ser
vice is of public record, and L re-
fer to same without fear:
Fl. M. Warren.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR SHERIFF.

| hereby announce to the voters
of Ben Hill county that am can
didate for Sheriff, subject to your
decision at the polls Oh May 4th, I
will greatly ap oteciate the kind
interest of my friends in my can
dldacy.
r. L. Stone.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

hereby offer for the office of
Tax Collector for Ben Hill County
subject to the primary. l am well II
known to the voters ana Snail
cheerfully leave it for them to pass
IN nv fitness and worthlness Tor
the Office.
WV Respectfully,
S. G. Pryor
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of sheriff,
subject to the white primary to be
ordered. / will appreciate the
support of the voters of the county.
J. M. HaneS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
5o1 G077NTY COMMISSIONER

FOR COUNTY CC'MMlSSloNEF
hereby announce myself candldae
for member of board for county CON-
missioner subject to primary May 4th'
If elected I will give the office the pest
Of attention and will appreciate the
srnnort of my friends who consider me
Mrthv and competent.
Respectfully,
~ H. R. PEAVY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of County
Treasurer subject to the white pri'
mary May 4th. | am well known
to the people of this county, have
lived here all my life and will ap-
preciate their votes and support.
Respectfully
VIM. Williams
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commits
sioner. The northwestern section
of the county has no representa-
tive Oh the present board and the
people of that section believe they
are entitle to one of the commits
sioners. / am not however, a can
didate to succeed any particular
commissioner but ask the people
of the county to give us place on
the board. Il. ID. Vaughn
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
For. TAX RECEIVER

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Tax Receiver OF
Ben Hill County, subject to the
white primary. l will appreciate
the votes of my friends the voting
public generally.
r r. F. Dixon.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER

I hereby announce myself can
didate for County School Commits
sioner, subject to the white pri-
mary, respectfully solicit the sup.
port of all the people and if elect
ed I promise a faithful discharge
of the duties of the office.
c.. w BatsOn.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
Announcements
FOR TAN COLLECTOR

At the solicitation of my friends
I have consented to make the race
for Tax Collector. will apprecl
ate the support of the voters OF the
county and if elected l will give
the office my best attention.
Respectfully,
J. d. Mashburn.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-03-17
FOR CORONER.
r. L. Stone.

I hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the office Of Coroner #
Ben Hill County subject to Il e
primary. W. Ii. Rogers.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01

arg " eo~ntrayention Of this ordinance
shall be taken up BY the CITY Marsb.I
or any other police oaicer Of the CIV
and the owner Of same &c nnea Il a
SlO0of which shall be paid such ot.csr
2 90 cents to be paid into Tia citv
Treasury, for each head 81 horses mnIas
or horned cattle taken DO 81 s,,eb om
GERS, and 80 cents for each head ~ W
goats or sheep so taken up by s1nob 49,
cers and such officer shall $500. "
cents Per head for taking care ~ s,ea
norses, mules or horned cattle taIrasss
~ MN, and 10cents per day 81 franttoa
sheasoI LOT feeding such hogs, goats AZ
Sec. 8. Be IT further oraainsa
mat at z expiration or ten DAYS M
oWnei OI snch horses, mules baeha5
cagtIe, nogs, goats or sheen doas $500
aeen the animal OF animaIs ~ satag
e ! ths owner OF such animal I'LL
,nal or ANIMALS be unknown. tbs Ggts.
nl@isnat sGall advertise In the narsl
papers of the town for ono w,.sols
the said animals will be sold sl46
auction 20 pay such costs as ma heaae
accrued li The matter on IN 49, I've
guctl STOCK, asld he shall uiva fba &nis
description Of such animal ~ 1aSluil
a9yeLb1seQ ny him, and date and nIa
OF SAFE. ne shall then proeead ! p.4ee
lie auction, without appTaisam y pub
the last highest bidder ana m ! 1o
ceeds q such sales, afterdedncfana e pro-
and costs, etc. TO BIZ paid to sneh anes
snai pe held for sixty (6Ol DAYS siheeF
70 ths claims Of the owner of snoJect
splu, r. she expiration Of xvhich
should there be no claimantai gn
money same shall be Covered ;S Il sald
gee. + BE it further oraaina
snas III ordinances or paris Is en-.
naIces IN conflict herewith ha :.
sec =. Be II further ordaf,.
snasloE good and sufficient 5. sEcs
"galnanee shall take effect f,o oaa shls
Adopted Dec. s., 1909.
or. BAILEY. Clerk. Nayor
on motion duly seconded IA
RED, the Board adiourned ~ eaf-
FL. M HALPHEakNayes. =
Attest G. +. BAR
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
Proceedlngs Board Of AIdermen
Opelonsas. La. Dec. 8. 1909.

0pelousas. La, Dec. 8, 1909.
The Board of Aldermen met pur-
suant to adjournment. Presdnt: Mayor
Halphen, Aldermen Dietlein, Healey
and Daniel.
Nh. Daniel offers the following or
dinance, and after the same had been
read section by section, was unani-
mously adopted, as follows, to-wit:
AN ORDINANCE.
Fixing the limits within the Town of
Opelousas, in which horses, mules,
horned cattle, hogs, goats and sheep
are prohibited from running atIarge,
q prescribed penalties for the vio-
labion hereof.
Sec.l. Be 1t ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen Of the City Of
ODelousas, Louisiana, that 1t shall be
hereafter unlawful for horses, mules,
horned cattle, hogs, goats and sheep to
roam atiarge within the following limit
Or district, toeWit: From the intersec-
ton OF the ~. Z. II T. r. r. and Church
street. to the intersection of Church aud
mon streets; from the intersection of
Church and Union streets to the inter-
seeslon Of Union and Sandoz streets;
vi 1A4A0A rS4a 24Ab
COZ streets to the intersection of Sandoz
ana walnut streets; from the intersec-
Ion 81 sandoz and Walnut streets to
me intersection Of Walnut and South
streets from the intersection Of Wal
nlGand South streets to theinterseetion
y SOUR e King streets from the in
tersection Of Soath and King streets TO
the intersection of King and Madison
streets from the intersection of King
. Madis9n streets to the intersection
q Madison and Union streets from the
intersection Of Madison aud Union
streets to the intersection IF Union and
~Jelerson streets3s from the intersection
oI Union and Jefferson streets to the
intersection Of Jefferson and Court
s~gfee1s; from the Intersection 1T Jeffer-
son and cur streets southwark to the
sqush corporate limits. t4ein.s westward
along the southern corporate line 81 the
city to 1.-The NJ. L.&T Il. X. Ii. tompAny,s
sfaet' q then northward along said
"a: y =. Il. Company's tract To the
point of beginning.
sec. Z. Bs Il further ordained, ETC.,
bnat such stock found running IT
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
opeIousas Louisiana
We also handle the famous Hole
Proof Socks and Stocking.
GHERIFPs SALE.
THE WASHINGTON STATE BANK
VS..


No. 1854. 18th judicial District Court, st
Landry Parish, La.
By virtue OF a writ Of seizure and sale Is
sued out of the Hon. 18th Judicial District
Court, In and for the parish Of ST.
Landry, In the above entitled and numbered
suit, ana to me directed. / have seized and
VIII oIer for sale, for cash, at public auc-
ton, 70 the last and highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House of ST. landry
parish, at 0pelousas. La.son
Saturday, Jan. f5y 1910,
Ct z O'Clock q. n. the following described
property. to-Wit
A certain parce1o OF land situated on Bayou.
Maxla, n the parish of ST. Landry, con-
tanning n hundred and twenty (i2O) ar
penis, together with all buildings and i'm
proponents thereon, bounded on the north
6y Bayou Waxia, on the south by land Of
Gournef and Young, on tho east b land OF
Gurnet M west by land 81 Mrs. Young.
Cerms-Gash.
deca-6t II. =. SWORDS, Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
used With other and extraneous mat

fused with other and extraneous mat
tiers?
"Or. rather, should the administra-
tion be permitted to work out its
governmental ideas free from sugges-
ton Of Interior purposes, and the en-
srgy and brain of our citizenship be
directed to things material, rather
than to things political?
These are the
QUESTIONS THAT HAVE PRESENT
ED THEMSELVES
to me, and having decided them in
my mind. ] take this opportunity Of
answering both friend and critic as
to my attitude on the proposed re-
peal Of article So.
While the proposal of a constitu-
tional amendment is d legislative
function entirely, in which the execu-
tive, under the law, has no right to
participate, ! will, nevertheless, ad-
wise my friends in the Legislature
not to press this proposed amend
ment to the Constitution. No per
sonal opinion Of mine as TO the wis
dom Of article So, or no political am
billions that might have, are strong
enough to induce me to do that
which may, by bringing on an early
and bitter campaign, retard, in the
slightest degree. Louisiana's prog
ress towards higher and better
things.
7 desire above all the peace and
prosperity Of our people. During
the time that / have been in office Il
have worked, il my own way, to this
end. shall devote thea remainder
Of my term doing those things (which
| believe will rebound to thesbest in
terest Of all the people Of this State,
and when my OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
to it's close, ! will be perfectly salts
fed if the record shows that the
faith of my friends has been justified
the fears Of my opponents prov
en- needless"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
BAILEY WILL RUN.
So Says A Lake Charles Friend Of ms Youna
St. Landry Kan.

~ @E4@5H #HM#45
The following is from the Houston
Post:
j. ]. Bailey of Louisiana will be a
candidate for the office Of governor
at the coming Louisiana election next
year. said ]. R. Franks Of Lake
Charles, La, WHO'S visiting in Hous-
ton.
Continuing on the Louisiana politi-
cal situation, Mr.. Franks said, "Mr.
Bailey will receive support from all
sides, as he is a very popular man in
Louisiana politics and is known as a
strong mar in his party.
He made good before the public
two years ago, but did not receive all
that was his right. Next year his
friends will wage q strong campaign
for their candidate, and we feel sure
OF his election to the highest Office of
the State.
The conditions throughout Louis
lana are now such that a nan Of Bal
ley's standing will be sure Of election.
His supporters will be numerous
throughout the State and we feel
that he will be elected
Mr.. Franks stated that politics was
beginning to simmer in Louisiana and
that i was already attracting notice.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
Motion By Mr.. Daley

Motion BY Mr.. Daley
Duly seconded and carried, the follow
ing license ordinance was adopted for
the year 1910, as follows, to-wit:
LICENSE ORDINANCE.
Section /. Be 1t ordained by the Po-
lice Jury Of the parish OF st. Landry In.
regular session convened, that the liz
cense laws of the State of Louisiana
now in force in so far as applicable
shall be the license laws of the parish
of st. Landry for the year, 1910; provided
that no licenses shall be issued in
said parish during said year for the
sale of spirituous, vinous, or malt
liquors. and providided further that the
licenses for peddlers in d and two
horse vehicles shall be fifteen and twen-.
tyr dollars respectively;
Section q. Beitfurther ordained, etc.
That this ordinance shall take effect on
and after January Ist, AID. 1916.
w. IF. CLOPT0N, President.
Attest: J.J. HEALEY. Clerk.
Adopted Dec. 6, 1903.
The following ordinance was offered
by Mr.. st. Cyr, seconded by Mr.. Daley,
and upon being duly read was adopted
unanimously, to-wit:
ANNUAL TAX ORDINANCE.
Whereas, by resolution adopted 5 b
october 18th, 1906, this Body framed a
budget Of n~inety.fve thousand, nine
hundred and ninety-six dollars, ($95,
996001, as an estimate exhibiting the va
fious items of expenditures that the
parish OF st. Landry would require for
the year of 1910, and
Whereas, said budget has been pub
llshed ia the st. Landry Clarion. the
official newspaper of this parish, for the
full term of thirty 1907 days as the law
directs; and,
Whereas, an ad yalorem tax Of nine
19l mills on the dollar of the taxable
property Of this parish will be required
in addition to the revenues to be de-
rived under the license ordinance
adopted to meet said budget:
Nov, therefore, be it ordained by the
Police jury of the parish of@St. Landry,
that q tax of nine Co mills on the dol
lar be levied on all taxable property
situated within this parish on which
the State levies a tax to meet said
1910.
v. II. CLOPToN, President.
Attest: il. HEALEY, Clerk.
Adopted Dec.6, 1909.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-01
Highest cash price
paid for Rough Rice
july u emo
SUCCESSION SALE.
ESTATE OF FRANCHISE BEELOT. deeaased
wife of Dondiegue Ledet.
$40, Probate Docket, District ConYt
Parish OF st. Landry, Ia.

8E 8
NO. $40, Probate Docket, District Court.
Parish of st. Landry, la.
By virtue Of an order Of the Hon. Ohas. a
ONelH aCIlng Judge ofthe 10th Judicial Ifst
Court in and for the Parish al sf Tandr
state OF Louisiana. there wifi be saId XII
pub4lc auction, to the last and highest bid.
nv M, r. the unaersigned administrator. or
any guy qnaIf1ed auctioneer, at the last
residence OF The deceased. at Eunice, on
Saturday, Jan. rs, 1910.
al o'clock a M the following described
to-Wit: 0sea'
4. One certain tract of ground sft,1ated n
sne corporation OF Enntce, La, knoWna as Iof
munneronei block nfnety-one f9l1 In Lewis.
tb usi h,stI ana saVoie addition, together with
lle p1lIdIngs and improvements thereon.
one certain tract of ground. Situated In
luce La, known as lot number two In
,DikogI ~ numpeTnlnety-one 1911 In Lewis, Fusi.
Lei aAuoaV0l addition, together with fra
buildings and improvements thereon
p. certain tract of prairie and stu
ll1iaIEls Mainou, IN st. Landry parish
"a 70. DSInoed north by land unknown, south
WesI oy 9 public road, containing one hun-
uESa Superficial aIpents more or less! ia.
selmeT Win all the buildings ana improves
nel lot of groceries in q rented store in
ounce, La; FIVE heads of gentle cattle: one
Pig lfeote mare; me American fIly: one
s araass barrels Of corn; one old top and
IaIness; one sewing machine; eighteen
aeaqs ct sheep; two heads Of hogs: Il Old
rifle. i1oh' one
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Moyables cash on day of sale. Immov.
ao1es third or more cash, at the oDtfeE
q purchaser; balance. ffany, PAYABLE cTs.
anu Two years from date ofsaie, the credit
pot6ions to be represented BY purchaser
lotss oeaFlng eight pei cent interest from
Ials WIN the usual clause of ten per cent
aLLofney,,s fees in case of suit or If placed in
das q OF an attorney or collector for
coiieeIlon; said credit portions to be Sc.
eateo Wy special mortgage N vendors lien
ana privilege to be retained on said proper.
LES until the full and ina payment of said
aforesaid. -
49, D0NDIEGUE LEDEp,
Administrator.