The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1915-05-15

The announcement of Hon. L. c..
Helms, of Lucedale, Miss, for the office
of District Attorney, for the Second
Judicial District, composed of Hancock,
Harrison, Jackson and Georgia counties,
will be read with interest by his many
friends in George county, and through
out the district. In 1911, though only
having been admitted to the practice
two years, he entered the race for
County Attorney of his county, and
was overwhelmingly elected over two
strong and able lawyers, which was
not only a recognition of his ability,
but an attest of his popularity with
his home people. He served in that
capacity faithfully, and untiringly, and
in such capacity was closely associated
with the District Az Jsssy in the pro-
secution of criminal cases, and there
by acquired a knowledge OF the duties,
and training that admirably equips
him for the Office of District Attorney.
Although the Office OF County Attor-
ney was abolished in his county in the
latter part of 1912, and his term OF Of
flee expired with the year, the abolish
ment in no way reflected on the incum-
bent, as although the sentiment was
overwhelmingly against the main
tainance of the Office, the fattering
vote that was cast for its retention,
was another attest of the esteem in
which he is held by his home people
and their appreciation of the enviable
record he made as a prosecutor, and in
the suppression of crime. He knew
that he had endeavored to faithfully
discharge his duties TO justify the con-
fidence of his fellow citizens who had
bestored the honor and trust upon him,
his endorsement of the laws, and those
with whom he was associated, as we'll
as the commendation by his fellow
citizens expressed by their vote cast for
the retention of the office,is grateful
reflection to him, and all inspiration to
seek the higher office at this, his first
opportunity.
After the office of County Attorney
was abolished, Mr.. Helms set about to
rebuild his practice that he had neg
lected, to serve his county, and with
the result that he has in the past two
years built up a very large and lucra-
tive practice, and stanos as one of the
leading lawyers of South Mississippi.
Born in Henry county, Alabama, in
1865, during the days that developed
all the ingenuity and resources of man,
be grew, to manhood under the benefi-
cent guidance and influence of Chris
tian parents, surrounded by wholesome
environments, he inevitably inherited
strong force Of character that gave
inspiration to right endeavor.
He moved to Mississippi in 1892, and
has lived in Greene county, now
George county, since 1894, settling at
Merrill; he at once became identified
with the leading movements of the
town, and served his home town as
Postmaster and in other positions of
trust, and was always leading spirit
in any movement for the betterment of
of his town.
In 1910, George county was created
from a part of Jackson and Greene
counties, and embraced Merrill. After
his election to the Office of County At
torney, in order to be in closer touch
with the duties of his Office, he moved
to Lucedale, the county seat, where he
now lives, and he has, aside from the
duties of his ofice and profession.
taken a prominent part in fraternal
and church affairs.
It was not fortune to have been born
with 'ssilYer spoon" in his mouth,
and raised in a lap of luxury, or situated
so that be could attend college or any
Of the great law schools, but his life has
been one of struggle; he has worked on
farms, in sawmills, and log camps; and
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