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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-12-05
W;ll,Give Series of Concerts

The Julesburg Band under the
direction of K. G. Kumbrink will
soon give series of Band Concerts
in the near by towns to Julesburg
The band have improved very
much in their playing and the
concerts will be well worth attend
ing. The first of these concerts
will be given in .]ulesburg the
night of January lst.
Nothing will advertise Il town
better than II good band and with
our band going to all the neigh
boring towns the people will not
only have an opportunity to hear
good music but it will be a big ad-
vertisement for Julesburg.
When the boys give their
concert here the Sign s. O.
should be out before the concert
commences,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-12-05
Dry Land Beets.

Chas. Clark, who lives several miles
northwest of Sedgwick, has set new
mark for dry land beets. He has Just
harvested his crop which averaged S52
per acre. Some of his beets brought him
from Sc. so per ton upward on account
of their superior quality This fine show
ing without irrigation will have a ten
dency to stimulate the dry land farmers
to put in more sugar beets.-Sedg-
wick Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
To the Voters Of Lee County.

am pleased say that have had requests to offer or te
position Of Judge eesburg After mature deerto
decided to ask votes at the Democratic pha
y May shall my other candidates shall at
square, making charges II elected pledge that shall always
appreciate the that the Office the Of the PEOPLE and no1
wishes matter being mindful Of the fact that justice Is 70 e
sought for the well the rich for the low as well as the s
seeking benefit that might future by any ung ana
closing eyes that might result to by reason OF any
decision Justice greater than man. the people ne
than interest should endayor to cast aside al personal a
paies affections and the people, not myself but az an
officer person. but judge trying obey the law hs las1
all the time.
should have strings tied elected to prevent my giving
square dea in the conduct Of the court shall ask the ee
the people, and pledge that do not want this Office conditions
that it has to be obtained by Of cques trades or @
m Traffic. to make the court Img be elected to preside over ts
Of comment and contempt ia the future. 3t
elected otherwise your for the court Woud %
Should lose BY this line Of conduct respect Tor my pc
pies would not be ened and should have regrets when y was
over.
The entangng alliances greater than
the desire for office should endeayor to try az specify
justice might require all and the pockets taxpayers
The entry Of judge into active practice where it will endanger
availability try by employment in other courts IN kim
bred cases. oppose.
while ago there argument the effort to re-
court of its favor full and complete report
showing all tried all fines and foree paid and allowing the
people Judge themselves what is best after the full details mace
public If they want DON'T they know then how to vote court
maker revenue but it should be cost the people
gaon and much possible to lower the cost OF ITS o
alton the salary system, almost the whole country mas
found long agitation to be BEST and ang plan to show ey
cry detail, Of cost and receipts in the court.
Asking that should feel very ngny
Ehonored if I should be thus honored, / am
Most respectfully @. II. BEAzLEY.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
For JUDGE CITY COURT

] hereby announce myself candidate
for the Judgeship OF the City Court Of
Leesburg for the incoming term, subject
to the primary election on May LIST, 1872
Ii elected to this high Office Of trust it
will be my constant purpose and ambi-
ton to discharge the duties Of the office
as l know them, fairly, impartially and
efficiently.
/ wish the support Of all my fellow
citizens, who will expect and exact
nothing more Of the occupant Of the Of
fee than a conscientious discharge Of du-
" without favor or affection.
think that an aspirant for this Office
should not allow himself entangled in
the meshes of political intrigues and
combinations, SO that if successful, he
can take the office untrammelledby polit-
zeal obligations. Therefore,I viii refrain
froma too active campaign, since I am
already known to most Of my fellow
citizens. Very Respectfully,
WARE G. MARTIN.
Leesbnrg, Ga, 3-1S-12.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR TAX RECOVER.

7 take this means Of announcing my
candidacy for the office of Receiver Of
Tax Returns for Lee county, subject to
the Benocrstic primary set for May LIST
next The ballots Of allwho may please
to vote for me will be sincerely apprecia-
ciated and should / be elected / promise
that the duties Of the office shall receive
my conscientious attention.
Very respectfully,
GoODE PRICE
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
From Rift.

Mrs. Holman who-has been spend
ing some, time with her daughter,
Mrs. J. H. Young, has returned to
her home near Pelham.
Mrs. John Tucker is suffering
with a spell Of grip this week.
Mrs. D. G. Jones went over to
smithville last Saturday to attend
general meeting.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. S.
NJ. Jones, ST., is able to lie up
some, after short illness.
Mr.. G. D. Richards and Mr.. S.
NJ. Jones, Jr., went up to Smith
vile last Saturday and from there
to Americas and report good roads
in that section.
Some few farmers around here
are through planting corn and 9TH
ers Just started.
Miss saIlie Laramore. Of Leslie.
spent a few days with Mrs. D. C.
Jones last week.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FGR SHERIFF.

To the Voters Of the County: ] desire
to announce for the office Of Sheriff Of
Lee county, subject to the Democratic
primary May |, 1912. AS to eompeten-
cy / feel fully qualified. having had sew
eral years experience as city police in
Albany. / vas born and reared in Lee
county and have always been closely
identified with its people and interests.
/ earnestly request the support Of all
qualified white voters in the coming pri-
mary, and if elected will endeayor to fill
the Office to the best Of my ability, serv-
ing the people faithfully and well.
Thanking each OF you in advance, I
beg TO remain Yours truly,
w. w. MCDONALD.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

TO The Democratic Voters: | hereby
announce myself as a candidate for the
office Of Tax Receiver, for the county Of
Lee, at the coming primary. to be held
the first day Of May next. have never
asked for Office before and would greatly
appreciate the support Of every voter in
the county, promising that if elected, to
perform the duties required of me faith
fully and promptly.
Very respectfully,
G, w. SCARBOROUGH.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Democratic Voters Of Lee conn
ty: I hereby announce my candidacy for
election to the position Of Tax Collector
subject to the coming primary. I re-
spectfully solicit the support of every vo-
ter, promising that if elected the duties
win be faithfully and honestly discharged
by me. Very respectfully,
J. IA. RANDALL, SR.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
Announcements

Leesburg, Ca, 8, IA, 1912.
To the Voters Of Lee County; II
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector,
Of Lee county, subject to the Dem-
ocratic Primary to be held on We'd
nesday, May 1st, next.
I respectfully and earnestly ask
the vote and assistance Of my
friends and fellow citizens through
out our county. If elected | will
fill the Office in a business-like and
satisfactory manner.
Yours Very Respt.,
D. w. TYSON.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04

;ect 70 the Democratic primary tq be
beldMay j. j wish the support Of lall
nv fellow citizens who will expect and
exact nothing more Of the occupants ot
the office than conscientious discharge
Of dirty without favor Or affection.
Wish 70 speak to all Che voters PERSONAL
". ii they can vote for me, thinking
me suitable and competent for the place
/ want their votes, but i theae be any.
reason Why voter is conscientiously Of
the opinion that ! should not hold this
ofIice, he should do his duty and vote
against me, A vote is a freeman's sar
cree privilege, and should be given in
this spirit. pledge, il elected, to try to
do my duty to the best Of my ability
Respectfully, B. =. FOUCHE.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
F0R sHERIFF.

1 desire to announce that | am can-
didate for the Office Of Sheriff Of Lee
county, subject to the action Of all white
qualified votersi in the coming primary.
| respectfully solicit your support, prom
Using if elected to fulfil the duties Of the
office to the best Of my ability and to do
my duty as / see it without fear or favor.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Respectfully yours,
T. r. FORD.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR TREASURER.

To the Democratic Voters Of Lee coun-
ty: Thanking you for the confidence re-
posed in me in the past, I hereby an
nounce my candidacy for reelection to
the office of Treasurer. subject to the
primary to be held May Ist. Ny record
is before you and / earnestly request the
support Of every voter in the county,
promising. if elected, a faithful discharge
Of every obligation.
Respectfully, w. F. McAFEE.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
TO the Voters Of Lee County !:

I desire to announce to the yo-
tiers of the coutny, that | am a cam
didate for the office sheriff Of Lee
and earnestly request my
friends to lend me your support in
this direction.
If elected I promise to fulfill the
duties Of the office to the very
best Of my ability and to serve the
people honestly and faithfully,
Thanking Won in ADVANCED remain.
Yours Truly,
d. r. MoRELAND.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
= The Voters Of Lee County
Leesbnrg, Ca S-1S-12.

To the Voters Of Lee County
I have been deputy sheriff Of
Lee County for the past two years
and have endeavored to perform
the duty of that office to the q best
of my ability 1 aspire to the Office
of sheriff and take this means OF
Offering my candidacy for that posi-.
ton / assure the people that II
they will by their efforts, elect me
to this Office that l will give the
duties accruing thereto my best
undivided attention. Earnestly so
licjt the support of every white yo-
ter in the county and assure them
that no one viii appreciate that
support more than I.
Very Respectfully,
]. F. HINES.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
Death Of Mrs. Julia Kendrick.

a very sudden and sad death oc-
Cured at noon Saturday, March
Both, that Of Mrs. Julia Kendrick.
Aunt Jule' as we called her. She
had been to church at ii o'clock a
m. and stopped with Mrs. r. P.
Goodman where she would be near
for the afternoon service, and while
out on the porch leaned against the
railing which gave way, and in the
fall she received internal injuries
which resulted in her death an
hour later. She was a consistent
member Of the Methodist church,
her life had been devoted to the
service Of the Lord. There are
lives that words cannot describe;
hers was one Of them. All who
knew her loved her.
She was an aunt Of DR.. w. T.
Simpson. The funeral services
were held at the cemetery conduct
ed BY Dr. w A. Mason. We deem
~ sympathize with the family in
their bereavement.
A FRIEND.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR ORDINARY

To the Democratic Voters ofLee County:
Il hereby announce as a candidate for
the position OF Ordinary OF Lee county,
and respectfully solicit the support Of the
qualified voters of the county. at the
coming primary. / can only say that
il elected / will endeayor to do my duty
honestly and faithfully. Respt.
G. II. COLLIER.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR ORDINARY.

/ hereby announce myself candidate
for the office Of Ordinary Of Lee county
and respectfully solicit the support Of the
qualified voters Of the county at the
coming primary. II elected will fill
the Office in a business-like and satisfac-
tory manner.
Yours respectfully,
M w. SUGGs.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR SHERIFF..

1 hereby announce myself a candidate
fer Sheriff of Lee county and hold my
self bound by the primary 0: May 1. If
elected I promise to do my duty and do
it right now when papers or warrants are
placed in my hands for service. Iprom-
Use to treat all fairly ai.d do my duty as
well as I am able. Asking your support
Iremain
Yonrs to serve,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FnR c0rNTY TREAsURER.

To the white voters OF Lee county: /
hereby announce myself a candidate for
he office of Treasurer of Lee county,
tsubiect 10 the Democratic primary to be
held on May list. If elected ] promise a
faithful discharge Of the duties Of the Of
Ice. Respectfully yours,
R. X. GREEN.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
Yonrs to serve,
q. D. RICHARDS.
FnR 80 COLLECT0R.

To the Voters Of Lee county: hereby
announce myself a candidate for the Of
fee Of Tax Collector as Lee county, sub
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
Local Happenings


Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Flowers were
shopping il Albany Friday
The play, Hazel Adams viii
be given BY local talent April 10th
Mrs. Mac McLendon was thel
guest Of Miss Matte Brim last week.
Miss Nancy Dudley spent We'd
nesday ia Americas.
Mrs. S. B. Smith entertained the
teachers Of Leesburg school, and
about twenty-gye pupils, with Al
barbecue Monday.
Messrs. J. W. Burke and W. D.
Green, Of ohokee, w. w McDon-
aid, Noah &. Palmer, Jim and John
Costin, of Red Bone, were here
Tuesday.
Messrs. a. W. Smith, President,
and Morgan Ethridge, Cashier, OF
the Bank Of Southwest Georgia, Of
Americas, were in the city on bust
ness Tuesday.
The County Commissioners were
lin session Tuesday with much bust
ness to look after. One not con
yersant with it does not know the
varied and important duties COM
I ing before this board. All MEM
ibers we're present
Judge q. 9. Edwards held his
regular April Term Of the Court Of
Ordinary last Monday. There was
not heavy docket awaiting his at
tention.
Mrs. LIB Dickerson, who has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. a. Jackson, returned to
her home in Atlanta last Friday.
Politics warming up to a lively
and 50 far good humored gate and
plenty Of candidates Doyour best,
every one, but do it deeently and in
order.
There was 4 fine gathering at
laundering Springs church on last
Sunday to 4 layman,s meeting Z
The editor attended and found a
goodly number there and they all
enjoyed the services Of tile day.
Their former pastor, Rev. Mr..
Poole. Of Cordele, was there and
preached for them at night. The
present pastor, Rev @. J. Pinson,
is doing a fine work there. There
was bountiful supply Of good
things on the grounds for the inner
man, served by the good ladies Of
the church.
Mr.. Duncan Forester has sold
his beautiful residence on Walnut
street to Mr.. 9. q DeBerry. We
learn that possession is to be given
within the next few weeks. Mr..
Forester may move to Americas,
owing to difficulty in securing a sat
isfactory building site here. In
this connection we rise to remark
that the prices said to have been
offered for Leesburg real estate are
astonishing.
For SALE. "A fine young mich
COW and young calf. Also a lot Of
]
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
FOR CLERK-

To the Voters Of Lee county: I hereby
announce myself a candidate for the Office
Of Clerk Superior court, subject tc your
action at the primary to be held in said
county May |, 1912. Thanking you for
past support, ! again solicit the same,
trusting my past services as clerk will
merit your further support and conf
denee
Respectfully yours,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having decided not to run for
sheriff / viii still continue to drill
wells. and will thank my friends
sor their support. All work guar
anteed. ABE SAssER,
With ]. d. Cooke & Co., Leesburg,
Ga.
VOTE for e. S. Ferguson, Jr.,
a native son of Lee. for the Georgia
State Senate in 1914.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04

faith BY rallying to the support Of
Farmer Mefcer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04
Respectfully yours,
JAMES MORGAN.

WANTED-To loan you money on
your farm, or sell it for you.
GooDE PRICE, Leesburg, Ga.
For SALE Genuine North Caro-
lima seed peanuts, COW peas, soy
beans, chufas, etc. Write for price
list. Hickory Seed Co., Hickory,
North Carolina. g2t
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04

Send to the LeConte Nursery, at
smithyille, Georgia. for select list
feld-grown roses. Do it now.
o. II Tompson, Prop.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04

Lss the Third distriet attsst e
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-04-04

For SALE. "A fine young mich
COW and young calf. Also a lot Of
ear corn, Apply to
I'll. Z. LONG, SR.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30
NEwSY WEEKLY LETTER
 FROM WASHINGTON

Nt-ka
 Nti"r N r Richardson. hr.rd of fh, NHSil f"1d commission. who fractured his ankle early iu January. is now ah,, tu be about again and i4 buSyiug hmsclf in making prepara- ton tor next summers work In the absence of a general appropriation for the construction of roads in Alaska @ small appropriation will be asked for iu the war department estimate.
 Senator Wilson. head of the Pa cihc Coast delegation. a few days ago. received a teI"Eraphic request from Fairbanks. urging him to cause to br introduced a bill arpropriating S1.- 500 0o0 for the construction of the Chitina Fairbanks auto road He took the matter up with Delegate Wicker sham whose proper function il is to introduce these bills. Its success or failure when introduced. will depend quite largely on what disposition is
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

District Court. District nr Mask, Second Division.
 Iu the u.tt.r of Nils Nils"u. bank rupt. No -4 Iu bankruptcy.
 IT. The ,r-Bit"rs of Nils NiI-eu. O. Nome. Aa-t,. District ard rivIs,pr tf"I,s.dd
 N"tice f- H.rvry gwen tiat uu Jh. 1oth day a. May. 1912. tH- said NiI- Ntl--u va- duIs tdjudicated ttukrupt ..ud th,t tUr ar-t meeting "f creditor "f said bauErurt will h" held at the afii,s at J F H.nf..~ ~perGi R,f.r.e in Bankruptcy. u Nom. Aaska nr th,. 10th dty af Jun. 1919 tt the hour ar o'clock D. m at which tim" the said rr,ditors may attend. prov" their clauu~. appoint trustee. "x- anime th, bankrupt 1nd transact such other business Us may properly conn" b.f"r, -3td meeting
 ! F. HOBBIES.
 Special Referee iu Bankruptcy Dated Nome. Alaskita Nav e9 lel?
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30
THe ALASKA MEAT WAGON.

Leaves Tacoma today. The Elhu Thomson sails from Tacoma loaded with a fresh supply of meats. to. Dc distributed throughout Alaska from Candle tn Fairbanks and Dawson.
 For the past ten years the Pacific Cold Storage Company have had th" Thomson in alons with tho first rnH Of steamers. and the stannch ltti" vessel with her tons of fresh meats is always Wrlc"m" visitor The Thomson uill make four trips this season instead or thrcc as m f"rmer years hri win not have th" lrnshiuc Wave m tew The Thomson 'Ntccf' ta aalt, .u th. Nome ratdsfs't r. Iune Iu Alasia.~ Best Friend
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30
5. ?. R. B. GO.
 NOW ON TRIAL
Special Nugget Serv ice.

WASHINGTON. T.. e. May 2g Attorney General Wickcrsham has is sued statement te the effect that th" government suit against the southern pacitc Raiload Company has dov"l- opcd the fact that criminal couspir- acv had been entered into hv the nfh e cials of the road to dcfruud the gov crnmcut.
 The government ha~ discovered that the officials have acquired title to oil lands valued at fifteen millions. and the same was acquired through GIim- inai conspiracy. of which tho govern mcnt has ample proof to convict.
 That the officials when they knew that the lands were oil bearing en- tered into conspiracy tn dotraud the government and have acquired title to land worth sI5.oeo ooo they are not entitled to.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30

Congressndn William SuIz"r of New York is s,in hopeful that his railroad bill will go by the house. He rccenty addressed the committee on territories on this proposition and made very profound impression up- on it's members.
 MT Flood. chairman of the commit tee. however. rather inclines to the belief that the vansus routes should be subject to careful Investigation The difference between the Flood and Sulzer bills. lies fin that while the one provides only for ths investigation by a committee with authority to report to congress. the other provides that the committee shall have authority to go ahead and build the road. lnci- dentally the Sulzer bill provides that the interstate commerce laws of the United States shall be extended to
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30
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made oi the proposition to turn the surplus money from the sale of Alaska seal skins into. the Alaska road fund.
 Falcon Joslin is preparing to sub init to the government proposition by which the government will save q great deal of money on the cost Of telegraphing in Alaska. Joslin's plan. as before stated. is to riild series of wireless telegraph stations. connect ing all parts of Alaska with Seattle, and messages will be transmitted with at least a reduction of 25 per cent on the prices of telegraphing now charged.
 Frank Manlcy. former postmaster at Hot Springs. Alaska. has been ignominiously canned by the depart ment. In view of the fact that Frank has so much money that every once in a while he has to kick roll Of bills out the back door to make room for the new clean-ups. and as he was
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30

Placer Locations at Nuese, office
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-05-30
CAPT. ROSTROM
 RECEIVE MEDAL
Special Nugget Service.

opcCtal Nu99et SeTNtee'
 WASHNGToN. T. C May 9@.- This morndng congress bs iofut reso ution thanked the officers oi Inc steamship Carpathia. of the Cunard line, and it's crew. also ordered that a medal he presented to Captain Ros- from ot the same ship. for their and his timely aid in helping tp reScuc the passengers escaping from th" ill., fatcd Titanic when that vessel went to the bottom.
 The steamship Carrathia piled on steam adn wctn to tn" rescue. and al- though foo late t" save the people who could not get away from the Titanic. owing to lack of life boats and raits. the officers rcre able [" pick up the women and children drift ing upon the broad Atlantic. the only survivors of thc largest v"ss,i aiioat