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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Tax Collector.

am a candidate for the office Of
Tax Collector of Sumter county at the
Democratic primary to be held March
21st, 1912, and in making my an
nouncement will promise the voters Of
the county that if | am elected to the
office a full discharge of the duties as
prescribed by the law, and to extend
the taxpayers every courtesy and con-
sideration consistent with the same,
Trusting to have your support, am
yours truly
FLETCHER w. GRIFFIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. j. Wick
er. here.
Rev. J. D. McCord and wife spent
Saturday night with Mrs. Hewett JOY
ner.
The farmers of this section are bad
ly behind with their work. They are
looking blue" as it is still raining,
and it does not seem any nearer the
stopping point than month ago.
They are busy hauling guano and get
ting everything ready except blowing.
Most of our farmers will plant water
melons and lots of corn, but not 50
much cotton, as most of them have
their last years cotton crop vet; some
have sold but some are still holding
for better prices.
George Wicker made a business trip
to Americus Wednesday,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Sheriff.

To The Citizens of Sumter County:
hereby respectfully announce ny
candidacy for the office of Sheriff of
Sumter County, and also announce as
Deputy, James A. walker, subject to
the action of the Democratic Primary
TO be held on March Dist, 1912.
Each OF us, in case of nomination.
will discharge the duties of the office
faithfully and to the best of our abil-
ity, and most respectfully solicit the
support of tne electors of the county.
Respectfully, GEORGE d. JONES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Treasurer.

| hereby announce for the office OF
County Treasurer of Sumter County
Georgia Ito succeed MYSELF subject
to the county primary coming off the
21st day of March next. Thanking the
voters for their liberal support in the
past and SOLICITING a continuance OF
same. Very respectfully,
February 9Th, 1912.
P. H. WILLIAMS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Congressman Roddenberry seems to
have won wide praise from his con-
stituents for the manner in which he
conducted persistent, though unsuc-
successful effort, against the pension
grabbers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Tax Receiver.

To the Voters of Sumter County
Georgia: l hereby announce myself 4
candidate for the office of Tax Re
ceiver Ito succeed myself, subject tc
the Democratic primary to be he!
on the 21st day of March, 1912. Thank
ing the voters in advance for a liberia
support, | am Very respectfully,
February 6. 1912
JOHN T. HOWELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

The Wilmington Star is urging the
farmers up there to plant more Soup
pernong vines to provide grapes for
the wine makers. And just about the
time the vines get to profitable point
some one will propose law that pro-
hibits wine making and all the labor
and capital invested will be lost. Geor-
gians know how it is.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENTS


Sumter county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary on March
21st. If elected, l pledge faithful
discharge of the duties of the office,
and will appreciate the support Of
my friends and the white voters of
Sumter generally. Respectfully,
H. D. WATTS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

National Chairman Norman +.
Mack told the Democrats about it, but
it is well worth repeating over and
over again, that the best advertising
for. a candidate or party is news
paper advertising, not circular letters
and such dope.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

l hereby announce my candidacy TO:
the position of County Commissioner
subject to the Democratic primary o.
March 81. | will appreciate the sup
port of my friends and voters gener
ally. If elected | will give faithful
and conscientious attention to the iu-
ties of the office.
W. E. MITCHELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Clerk Of Superior Court.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Clerk of Superior Court Of Sumter
County. If elected Mr.. Sam r. Heys
will act as my deputy, and we ea~-
nestly solicit the support of the peo-
pie of the county and pledge a faith
ful performance of the duties pertain
ing to said office. Subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary.
H. E. ALLEN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

am a candidate for reelection to
the office of Sheriff of Sumter County
at the Democratic primary, March 81,
and solicit the support of the voters
Of the county. If again thus honored,
Mr.. @. w. Fuller will continue as dep
uty, and we promise, as in the past a
full and faithful discharge of the du-
ties of the office w. H. FEAGIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

| hereby announce my candidacy 70.
the position of County Commissioner
subject to the Democratic primary OF
March 81. | will appreciate the sup
port of my friends and the voters gen
orally, promising faithful discharge
of the duties imposed upon me.
]. LEE JOHNSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

That's a fine gift the Democratic
party proposes to make to the poor
folks, about a hundred millions saved
in a year on the sugar bill. But how
do we know the sugar trust may not
arrange with the other fellows abroad
and swipe the gift.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Col. West, of Valdosta, says he
would dearly love to be governor. 81
The only trouble is that some North
Georgian will also dearly love" and
get the Job the South Georgian soul
fully bankers after.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Judge of City Court.

I announce my candidacy for Judge
of the City Court of Americas, sub
ject to the Democratic primary, Marcn
21st. If nominated | can only pledge
fair and impartial administration OF
the duties of this office. | will APP
preciate very highly the interest ana
support of the voters of Sumter coun-
tv. w. w. DYKES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

What's the matter with Democ-
racy" asks a correspondent Bless
your heart nothing! It's simply in.
dulging in a few preliminaries pre-
paratory to giving the G. o. P. the
worst whalloping in its history.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Savannah confined its jubliation
over becoming a two million bale port
to one night. Atlanta would still be
at it That's the difference between
the two towns. Savannah does big
things but doesn't blow enough about
them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

The Brunswick News saws the old
Question has now been changed to
What will we do to our eX-president? ''
Everybody knows what except Teddy.
and he shuts his eyes to the blank wall
just ahead.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

If it is a heinous crime for Roose
welt to all of a sudden change his
mind as to being a candidate for an
other term isn't it equally as offensive
for Wilson to suddenly change his
mind as to the initiative, referendum,
recall and other issues. This seeing a
sudden light" works all kinds Il
MaNS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Some few citizens are objecting to
the paving of the business blocks in
Brunswick. Bless your heart there
are some folks who object to every
progressive step a town makes. The
only way to do is to use the steam
roller on 'em and go ahead, otherwise
the town will stagnate and die
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Probably no better means of fighting
the boil weevil have been suggested
than the establishment of bows corn
clubs throughout the state. This is
solving hard problem in practical
manner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Tax Collector.

l announce my candidacy for re
election as tax collector of Sumter
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, and respectfully
ask the support of the voters of the
county. |. B. SMALL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

l herewith announce my candidacy
for reelection as County Commits
sioner of Sumter, subject to the Dem
ocratic primary of March 21st l So
licit the votes of the people. Respect
fully. H. J. WEBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
To The Citizens of Sumter County:

| hereby respectfully announce my
candidacy for the Office of Judge of
the City Court OF Americas, subject 20
the action of the Democratic primary
to be held on March 21st, 1912.
This being a judicial office, can
not conceive that any particular IS
sues or stipulated platforms could be
involved, believing as l do that any
candidate who might go upon the
bench a partisan as to any issue or
platform would be unfit material Tor
the office.
If nominated, l pledge faithful al
legiance to the constitution and laws
of our country and an administration
of justice, directed by such wisdom,
controlled by such moderation and
tempered by such a sense of mercy 0s
| am capable Of bringing to bear.
Respectfully,
w. NJ HARPER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

I hereby announce my candidacy tol
the position of County Commissioners
subject to the Democratic primary
March 81. | will appreciate the sup
port of my friends and the voters t..
the county. BEN. ]. METHVIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

AS the Pensacola News puts it, Will
son is running all over the country
telling how to swat trusts while Har-
mon is in his office helping to lift tax
burdens from the people. The differ
ence between the talker and the doer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
Catchy Advertising.

A Dutchman had a cart from which
he peddled wienerwurst sausage. One
day he saw on a bake wagon: You
need a biscuit" 1t struck him as a
good advertisement. so he painted on
his cart: You need biscuit, but you
need a wiener wurst."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

If the winter has been as severe on
he presidential candidates as it has
been on the prospects of some farm
ers, it will have proved a great instru-
ment in wedding out the surplus aspir-
ants for that honor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

l herewith announce my candidacy
fer reelection as Solicitor of the City
Court of Americas, subject to the &c,
ton of the Democratic primary OF
March 2lst. l will greatly appreciate
the support of my friends and tn
voters generally. Respectfully.
q. S. CHILDERS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Surveyor

| hereby announce my CAY didacy
for reelection as County Surveyor OF
Sumter, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary on Marst 21st.
| will appreciate your support. Re-
spectfully, r. K. HOWE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

To the Democratic Voters of Sum
ter County: Thanking you for your
Ipast evidences of your confidence, /
respectfully announce myself as a
candidate for Ordinary of Sumter
County, subject to the Democratic
primary of March 21st, 1912.
JOHN A. COBB.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

l herewith announce my candidaCi
for reelection to the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners of Sumter at TIL
primary election on March 21st.
will appreciate the support of m!
friends and voters generally, promis-
ing, as in the past, faithful discharge
of the duties of the office. Respect
fully j. F. BOLTON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Much praise is merited by those who
framed the present effective game law
Of Georgia, which is the only worthy
legislation of this kind that the state
has had in years. There are still some
defects that may be remedied neXt
time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

! hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Commissioner, subject
to the Democratic primary of March
81. If re-nominated for this office, ]
will give to it's duties my impartial
and faithful attention.
A. F. HODGES.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Coroner.

To the Democratic Voters of Sum
ter County: Fully approaching an
thanking you for past favors, | re
spectfully request your support 70
Coroner of Sumter County, subject Z
the Democratic primary on March q
p ED. JENKINS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Roosevelt's statement that he IS
stripped for the fight leads an eX-
change to remark that the colonel evil
IDENTIFY knows he is in a skin game.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

So far as the South is concerned
r tSc,' t will probably not get =
single vote in the convention. The
Federal office holders will see to that
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

The more the situation is studied the
more one wonders who on earth hyp-
Noticed Roosevelt into believing that
the country really wanted him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Roosevelt is being accused of IAN
utter lack of sincerity But no one
will ever accuse the colonel of a
lack of audacity
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For Solicitor of City Court.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for solicitor of the City Court
subject to the Democratic primary
March 81. Z. A. NTSBET.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

The fact that Roosevelt is honest, as
Senator Rayner points out, doesn't
make him any the less dangerous. The
honest fanatic is the worst sort.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

When you prepare your copy
! IT you can get four lines in 1t
that will make your reader
think four lines more you get
: so much space free. Don't crowd
too much matter into little
space. II Is not understandable
! TO the layman. and he doesn't
take the time, anyway, to 90
! through the thing VERBATIM
: Arthur Brisbane.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

When it comes to changing your
mind it really does look as though
Wilson and Roosevelt would run a
rctty close race for the medal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the position of County Commits
sioner, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held March 81.
D. NJ BORUM.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05
For County Commissioner.

! hereby announce my candidac!
for County Commissioner, subject II
the Democratic primary, March q
The support of the voters of the coun.
ty will be heartily appreciated.
I r DANIEL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

The issuing of ultimatums must
make the job printing business very
profitable one down in Mexico
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

The woman who insists on being
called a lady very frequently has but
a faint idea of what the term means
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Some office seekers and Office hold
ers are patriots The most of them,
we know, are self seekers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of treasurer OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-05

Bryan still insists the he will not be
"a candidate. But then Teddy did the
same thing.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-17
Newmann and YOGkum Each Confident
Of Victory in Twenty Round Scrap

from Yoakum. w any event the
fans win see battle from my end Of
a."
Tho Dallas fighter d confident that
he is due 10 beat Newman, and Is
absolutely sure that Newman VIII
be- unable 10 put him away.
Never been knocked off my feet
in my life." said Ioakum today,
Newman isn't the boy To do Il. lie
cant knock me out. And / can give
him line OF infighting that will
make up FOR his advantage Ia reach.
u am In fine shape and ready for
the scrap right now, Lead nae TO H."
Prices OF admission Ia the boxing
card tonight have been placed az
a. cents. 81, $50 and 81 for the
rlngside. The demand for tickets
has been heavy, and Il ~ likely that
the thcatcr viii bc crowded with
fight fans. The program will begin
at S:3O and q preliminary between
two local scFappers viii be- the first
number. the preliminary 10 be fol-
lowed by the Donovan~Congo Kid 10
round battle.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-17
PRESIDENT COLLIER OF
PANAMA-PACIFIC SHOW
TO LIVE IN SANTA FE

Santa se, y. NJ, June 1.-Two In
corporation papers Of much slgni-
hcance to santa Pc were fled fast
week In t'ic office OF tho state c0rpor-
alton commission
The first Is D. G.. collier and COM
uany Of san Diego. California, capi-
tniiaod at 100000 fully paid up
which viii operate In real estate and
hotels In New Mexico with hesdquar-
tcra al santa Fe, and with Frank
owen, manager of the santa 70
Water ana Light company. as STATUE
tory agent The company has eNten.
sive plans which include great pro-
iects for tho upbuildlng of santa Fe'
Parcels Of real estate here and on the
upper Pecos have been. on are about
70 be acquired. and az was announced
come time ago, y. G.. Collier, the CALI
fornia millionaire, president Of the
Panama Pacific exposition az san
Diego. contemplutes making this city
his home after the exposition, being
attracted here by the work done by
the New Mexico museum and Archae-
illogical school and also by the sub
erb mountain scenery ana climate.
sierra Inn aud Sanitnriun,
THE sierra Inn and Sanitarium
company OF santa ne. also fled incor-
poratiOn papers with 100000 capl-
taiNxu ton and A. b. Renehan as stat
utoNy agent. The incorpOrators ana
directors are Dr. J. Al. Sloan and
A. H Renehan of santa Ne. and x. ~
Ross OF Kansas CITY The company
contemplates the building 90 a SAME
tnrium and hotel la this Immediate
vicinity
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-17

serves patronage The score yosler-
day:
soore: 4. ~. e.
Las Vegas I'LL. .0i0 100 3el--6 6 2
Albuauorqu, 000 GEO 1o0i 8
Summary Two-bnse hits Berar-
dlnclu McGrath. struck out-Kirk-
land, ~. McGrath. Base on balls
Kirkland, / McGmth, 4. First base
on errors Albuquerque, 2; Las We
gas. A. Umpire Hale.
The score SATURDAY. ~. ". r..
LAS Vegas 200 ii2 col 3
Albuquerque 020 010 0O0--3
Batteries sorcnsen and Buckles;
i.ockhRrd and Bcrardinelli
Struck out--By Soronson, q, by
Lockhard s.. Base on bglls--Off
LoekhaFd 2. three-b ase hit Soren-
sen Two-basc hips-Kunz, Clark.
II. Lyons. g Passed Berdinelli.
stolen bases Ellis clark. Double
play Lockhard 10 Mcintyre Time OF
game--i:55 kirkland and
Hale.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-17
INABILITY TO HIT
LOSES GAME FOR
ALBUQUERQUE
Grays Were Not Present With
the Stick Work; Few Sorry
Errors Also Helped Things
Along.

The Las Vegas Maroons made Il
two straight by winning from Albu-
qucrquc again yesterday. carrying
away the game from the Grays by
the score of 8 To !. Up 20 the siXth
the score was / Go 0. ia favor OF the
visitors. being pitchers battle be-
tween McGrath for the locals and
Kirkland FOR the visitors. 4 few
hobbies by the Grays which the Visl-
tors were quick to take advantage ct,
meant az many runs. And thc GFays.
when they we're at bat. we're unable
o. connect with the spherold. An
even dozen wcarcrs Of the gray fam
ned the breeze three times cousoou-
lively on "a dozen occasions when
time TO Journey 10 the plate to face
kirkland. with couple ot good
hittcrs on the club the Graya would
have had great chance Go win yes
terday. Tor an az salnried team the
Aiaruons did not show the class that
might be- expected.
The Maroons won saturday also.
the score being 2 "a 3, with l'ommy
lsockhard of Trinidad. pitching for
the locals, and Sorcnaen. for the Lass
Vegas aggregation The Grays were
Ia the running practically all the
time. but we're unable 10 crack the
pin az critical times.
The attendance Saturday and sun
day was very poor and Manager
Daniel Padilla nt the Grays goes il
the red more thaH 500 oR the series
Ol two games. iioth games were wei
worth the uriCo of Admission there
being plenty of baseball in each eXhi-
hilton, n Is 90 I've regretted that the
fans do not show more interest la IN,
game. as the class Of baseball put uT
Saturday and Sunday indeed dc.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-06-17

Newman va Yoakum. 2O-round
lightweight battle.
Jimmy Donovan. W.. the Congo
kid. 10 rounds, les pounds.
Kid Whaley. vs.. Jack Wilson,
The foregoing card OF events. be-
yond doubt one OF the best yet Of
Tered to Albuquerque fight fans. VIII
bc staged In the Elks' theater to-
night, under the auspices of the New
Mexico Athletic club.
while the boys who are 10 partici-
pate in the events are not as well
known as some Fighters who have ap-
pcarcd here. their records are good
ana there Is every reuson Ca believe
that there VIII be enough scrap In
the card 10 satisfy the most exucting
fan.
Newman and Yoakum, who are
to appear in the main bout are both
tried and true performers. Newman
has fought many battles In Denver;
Yoakum has done most of his fight
ing Ia oklahoma CITY and Dallas. IN
Denver. oklahoma city or Dallas a
"staller" cannot lnst aud Il Is the
hook right away quick for any boxer
who falls to- make good. The fact
that both Newman ana tOakuin are
popular today In their home towns
Is an indication that they are classy
scrnppers
Both Ia splendid condition for the
battle tonight u Is believed that
Newman and Yoakum VIII hit q
Rruelling pace from the start. Each
boy tx anxious 20 win ana each Is CON
fldent that he VIII win. In his fiftS
fights. Newman has never been
beaten hut once. ana Y0akum has
never taken the count to date.
- believe / can beat Yoaknm ant
am going 10 Try hard 20 do q" wat
Newmann's final word today. - an
not overlooking the fact that Yoak
um has fought ana won battles. Bu
too have won many fights an'
there IL no reason why ! can't VIII