The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-04-03
MEN WHO WOULD Be
ON COUNTY BOARD
Three of Old Board Enter for
Observation-Disclosures
New Men.

new McN.
The recent decision by the Attor.
ney General that County Commission.
ers would now have to receive thei,
nomination at the hands of the peo-
pie OF the entire county, instead OF
being nominated by districts, as has
been the case since 1908, has caused
some worry among the candidates. 1t
Will also cause them some expense
especially in event that they are spe-
call y anxious to win. 1t means that
In the coming primary they must can
vas the whole county instead of only
fraction of it as heretofore.
Taking up the candidates by dis
tricts in the order of their number
we have this year from
District No. 1.
w C. Alvers of Sisco, who has
served on the board for six wears,
during the last four of which he has
been chairman. This is an honor
which has usually been accorded to
the Palatka district incumbent, but
the precedent was broken three years
ago when Mr.. Moody, an indepeni-
ent represented that district. The
democrats on the board had nothing
against Mr.. Moody as a man, but he
was not a regular democrat-at that
time. They therefore named Mr.. AL.
vers, and when Mr.. Curry came on
tie members still stuck by the old
nan from Sisco. Mr.. Alvers is a
veteran of the Confederacy and life
.ong resident of the county. He lives
at Sisco, and is farmer by profess
sion and inclination. His record has
been that of man who has tried to
do his duty as he saw it.
Mr.. G. Johnson Tucker of George
town will oppose Mr.. Alvers for the
office of County Commissioner from
this district. Mr.. Tucker is a ma
tive of the precinct where he now re-
sides, and while man hardly in mid
die life he is yet one with broad views
and a private life that cannot be i'm
peached. He is man of honor and
strict business integrity. He is a
farmer and fruit grower, and has the
universal esteem of his neighbors.
He believes there should be a change
in the commissioner from his district;
that Mr.. Alvers has served long
enough and that there has been great
neglect of the hard roads already
built and neglect in building some
that should be made. Should he sue
coed the county will have an ex-
excellent and competent man.
District No. 2.
This is the Palatka district, and so
far no one has announced to oppose
Mr.. J. H. Millican; and further it is
not likely that any one will do So.
Mr.. Millican lives in Palatka, is a man
OF means, and one who enjoys life
IN farming on an extensive scale over
in the East Palatka- Orange Mills
section. He is a son-in-law of Mr.. f.
B. Dancy of Orange Mills. He is
most popular resident of Palatka and
the people are generally congratulate
ing themselves that man of his abi-
ity has decided to enter upon the
work of the board. He will bring to
the work of the Commissioner bust
ness experience and taste for public
improvements, as well as a determi-
nation to conduct county affairs in
strict accord with the law, and on
strict business principles.
District No. 3.
Thos. Waldron of East Palatka, a
progressive farmer and successful
one has announced from the Third
district. Mr.. Waldron has the con-
fidence of his neighbors to remark
able degree, and they are unit in the |
belief that he will make an ideal COM
missioner.
B. T. Solana of San Mateo also an
nounced two weeks ago from this dis
trlct. Mr.. Solana is we'll known in
the county, having served four wears
on the board several years ago. He
had a good record, and his San Ma
teo friends are strong for him.
District No. 4.
d. P. Hancock of Bostwick, pres
emit Commissioner, has announced for
reelection. Mr.. Hancock is one of
The most conscientious members of
he present board, and is well-known
the county. He has been
worker for good roads and is con-
'ldered one of the most progressive,
IS well as enterprising citizens of the
district. He will have strong support
rom all parts of the county.
j. Clifford Weaver of Florahome
S also candidate from this district,
Mr. Weaver is young man born in
he county and is making a clean
for the office. He believes
lis end of the district should be rep
'esented on the board and that he is
he man for the job. {
Aaron Varnes, one of the oldest
md best-known citizens of the coun-
y is also a candidate from this dis {
riot. Mr.. Varnes lives in Banner
lille and some years ago served with
redit on the board. He is a farmer
md has many friends throughout the
ounty.
District No. 5.
In this district the only candidate J
'et to appear is E. B. Perry, the ,
resent incumbent. Mr.. Perry's can |
idacy was announced by a large
lumber of the leading men in his
district, and he is by no means
ecker after the office. He is a real
watchdog" of the county treasury, d
nd while he may have let some E
Kings slip him, it was mistake I
f the head and not of the heart, or . .
urpose. Mr.. Perry may yet be
pposed for reelection.
BELIEVING HUSBAND MAN