The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12


 service in county schools.
 FLORIBEL BROWN OHME. To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 The members of the board of educa- tion serve without pay; therefore the of- fee should in this case seek the man. The man elected should be qualified In every way.
 I have had nearly 10 years schoolroom experimentation the one-room log school house 15 miles from the railroad to the principalship of a county high school In addition, I have had about 10 years experience in the business world, much of the time managing my own business. I am allied with no clique or interest, and will not be. If elected I shall serve the whole people to the best of my abil- ity. H. D. CULLEN. To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 I am the only physician seeking office as member of the board of education. believe that there is an opportunity of unusually valuable service on the part of any physician who will interest himself in the health problems of this county in their relation to the prevention of disease, the physical comfort of homes. and the educational development of children.
 Business friends and associates, profess sional men and women approached me to make this race. I consented only when assured that I would be relieved of wig orous personal campaigning. There Is no salary; this influenced me to enter
 DR. J. H. FARRELL. To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I should be elected a member of the board of education because l am a sue cessful school man; I am thoroughly fa- miliar with school conditions in Jefferson I bay ha hoo rI for the last four years and have made good official; because I am well Quali- fled by education and experience; because know what to do and how to do it: be- cause I am temperamentally fitted for the position; because the people of the county have confidence in my honesty and integ- rity; and lastly, because I am an organ izer, booster and builder!
 CHARLEY R. WEST To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I desire to thank you for your kind in- vitation you <stend to candidates to ex- press themse, M through your great paper.
 I have four children in school and one more ready to go. l well know the dis advantages which parents and children have to contend against in the county schools. I stand for more and better schools and nine calendar months of teaching each year. I am in favor of state printing establishment and for free books and free schools and more educa- tion for the young people. Very ~Hsnect- fully yours, F. N. HC nuEL. To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Have taught in the country schools of this county. Have acted as district trus- tee for past 15 years. Am at present mem- Der of county board, filling une,pired term of T. w. McAdory. Am familiar with duties and responsibilities of members of this board and am qualified to fill them. My record will show that my heart is in the work of bettering educational condi- tions. am only one running for this of- flee from this end of the county, and it is but fair that this section should be represented on this board. Am a business man and not a politician.
 H. M. BYARS. Johns, March g, 1916.
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 have announced as candidate for the office of board of education with the sole desire to be of service to the county along educational lines, and not for the pur- pose of building political fences. Born in Birmingham and reared in this county. am y1tally interested in the progressive development of the county along all lines. was educated at Blossburg and Br1ning- Imam public schools, Birmingham High school and Yale university, and have thus had opportunity to observe the manage ment of schools under varying conditions. While my experience since graduation has acquainted me with the practical needs oI euucatlon. I. M. ENGLE. To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Accepting your kind offer as to "why should be elected to the office I seek" member board of education, really see no special reason for elect ing me as the candidates generally seem to be very worthy, but if elected, l shall accept the office, for which I feel we'll adapted by education, tenn perament and long citizenship, free from pledges and with full determi- nation to discharge my duties giving the best there Is in me and should find myself unable to meet the require ments I shall gladly give way to someone else who may seem better qualified Very respectfully.
 LOUIS V. CLARK.