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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

try at such a-time, Governor Bilbo
has determined to make quiet
peaceable campaign throughout the
district that will be in keeping with
conditions He is arranging a
schedule of speaking dates for the
entire district and will present his
views. issues and platform for your
consideration within due course of
time. Having implicit confidence in
the gratitude and appreciation OF
the people of his district who have
stood by him so substantially in past
campaigns aud because of his faithful
devotion to their interests. there can
be no doubt ABOUT his election to
Congress is the unanimous belief OF
bis many friends. With his twelve
years of legislative experience, his
thorough preparation and training
from a legal aud educational stand
point, Governor Bilbo is eminently
qualified Tor brilliant and useful ca
reer in our American Congress.
For these reasons and many others,
We commend him 10 the earnest and
careful consideration of every voter
in the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

viouslv opposed him, aud at the
close of the last session of the Sen
ate, was accorded compliment tary
vote by that body as one of the alb
lest and most impartial presiding
officers teat ever occupied the chair.
After eight years service 10 active
Legislative work, Gov Bilho re-
ceve1 a large aud nsistent solicita.
ton to make the race for governor.
Upon his acceptance be entered the
campaign against four able aud dis
tinguished candidates, or rather they
entered the race against HIM, and
when the campaign closed for the
first primary and the voters given
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

There are three recognized ways
ia which for a subscriber. to quit .
newspaper. All of these we pronpt-
ly accept as are as anxious to drop an
unwilling subscriber as they are 70
quiz. First above all things all such
should pay up or arrange so. But
tue three ways are: notify the editor
in person or by proxy; notify him
by mail or lastly ask the postmaster
to notify him it has been refused" =.
The last is the poorest way but a
way. This petition racket is a
pumped-up rushed Judgement fare,
subject to reaction. However. any
one overpersuaded or jostled into it
without mature reflection would re-
ceive welcome from the editor ia
having his name scratched" or
Withdrawn. and no hard feelings re-
tanned as the methods used to Sc
cure reluctant signers, is under
stood.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

Katie Merritt, an unmarried sister
of ] K. Merritt, was brought to town
by him Monday aud before a Lunacy
jury, recommended to the care of
the County Pauper house, and as
Greene County has no such house
she has been placed for the present
with her sister, Mrs. Rhoderck Me-
Leod. She is not violent at all it
seems but inclined to wander about
aud in that way needs more control
than family home can yield. Her
mind has been weak for, sometime 1
She formerly made her home with
her uncle Bill Merritt but for some
time now j. e. has been taking care
OF her.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

In presenting the candidacy of Gov
ernor Bilbo to the voters of this, the
Sixth Congressional District, to sue
coed the Hon. Pat Harrison, it IS
With degree of keen personal
pride that we point to the com
prehensive program of constructive
and remedial Legislation enacted,
and the many permanent and sub
stantial benefits received bv the
piney woods section of South Missis
sippi and its people under bis admin
istration Realizing the gross injus
tice TO this prosperous and populous
section Of his State by former adj
ministratlons. Governor Bilbo was
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
The People Should Be Greatly thankful

Jasper Co. News.
Not since we can remember has
the Lord blessed this country as He
has during the past twelve months.
We made one of the best crops last
year that we have ever made and the
crops this year bids to be excellent.
We had very cold winter, but an
unusually earlv spring, which ena-
bled US to have vegetables about a
month earlier than we usually do.
The fruit crop. which is just as tine
as heart could wish, is nearly a
month earlier. Have you stopped
to ask why all this? Have you lifted
up your hearts in Thanksgiving TO
Him who gives all these things. Ger
tainly the Heavenly Father has a
purpose in all this. Are we using
these blessings for the good of man
kind and so plorify His name? Stop,
think, mediate and ask why all
this.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
" W. ;. 5. ~
Political Announcements.

Tina Herald is authorized to announce
JUDGE r. W HEIDELBERG
rs candidate for reelection to the onice of
Circuit Judge in this the 10Th district OF Mis-
sissippi. subject to the action of the demo-
cratic party in the August 1918 primaries.
The Herald is authorized to announce
GOV, THEO c. BILBO
rs ndidate for Congress. for this the Sixth
district Of Miss subject TO the action Of the
democratic party n the coming Au-nst prima-
ries.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

The Pearl River Waterman is the
name of new newspaper to appear
in Mississippi 1t first came forth
the week of May 18th. and is being
published steadily from Poplaryile.
the county seat of Pearl River coun-
ty and the home County of Gov Bill
DO and it is declaredy devoting it,
self to the purpose of watching and
safeguarding his cause in the race
now on for congress in which he is
CONSPICUOUS entree. W. A. Ship
man is the editor and D. ] Dis
mukes, the Bus. Manager of such
paper. 1t is gotten up in six col.
folio form. the same size as the Her
aid lacking one column and is we'll
printed and composed. They have a
brand new typesetting machine upon
which the composition is done. 1t
is creditably gotten up newspaper
both geographically ana editorialIy
and we wish for it all the success
possible under the circumstances
though we doubt the wisdom of. the
conducting OF two newspapers in a
town like Poplarvile, in view of the
fact that there have been recent con
solicitations to make one newspaper
in towns OF larger size but may be
the campaign will bring that about
any way in the course of time as is
often the case, so the Herald well
comes the newcomer into the news
paper fold of Mississippi and watts
it our best greetings.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

The Herald lost some subscriber
when we supported Mr. Harrison.
We expected 10 lose a few IL this
campaign though we bad no lnten-
tion as outlined at the START of way
ing a continuous nor slashiug Eight
against his opponents in supporting
Mr. Vardamau But we do intetd
10 put In oceA IoNAL articles about
Mr.. Vardaman campaign and we
can do it in way which any fair
minded man with thinking me
chanism of his own viii agree is
FAIR. Such we have douel Such we
intend to do as the situation should
Imply the need We regre, cam
paign this year and have said 50, bu'
its on and people will be better of
to keep their heads during it's cruz
cial stages. Nobody need al ow
themselves to get frightened about
taking this paper while the war is
on We're we inclined to write dis
loyal stuff and we mover have done
SO nor never wilbur paper would
be promptly suppressed by the gov
eminent as it did the Socialist pa
pers, and German-language ones.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21


AS stated in previous article the
matter Of getting Greene County or
ganizcd for the War-Savings Stamps
Jnne Drive shaped up and is now
pretty well organized. The school
district committeeman came into
Leakesville last Friday and had
their meeting for organization, so
ere the month passes its to be ear
nestly hoped the required number of
pledges will nave been secured and
our quota lifted as was the case in
the last Liberty Loan and Red Cross
Drives respectively. These drives
are educatve as they progress from
one TO another and the people are
becoming now aroused to the need Of
putting up the finances which the
government asks Of them to wage
the war and the quotas are of course
easier raised now than heretofore as
they reach wider mass of the peo-
pie than when first started when the
wealthier and more intelligent peo-
pie of the cities were being first en-
listed in such causes. But let no re
Taxation of energy be made until the
full pledges are taken. See another
big display ad in this issue on WS.S.
and another follows next week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
Gov. BiIbO's Past Political ResOrd.

Governor Bibo after finishing his
literary and legal education at the
University of Nashville. Vanderbilt
University and the University of
Michigan, appeared upon the poll tlcal
horizon of his state some twelve
years ago as candidate for State
Senator from his home district, aud
was elected over able opposition in
the first primary by large majori-
ty After serving his people faith
fully ia this capacity, he had a high
en- ambition for more effective SER
vice, and at the conclusion of his
term as State Senator, entered the
race for Lieutenant Governor with
but little financial aid, and was again
elected over two able opponents in
the first primary By the largest ma
joritY eyer given a previous candi-
date for the same Office. AS Lieu
tenant Governor and Presiding Off
Ger of the Senate. he soon distin-
gushed himself as an able statesman
and parliamentanan; quick oil de
Lucrative ability and possessing a
keen insight for shat which was fair
and just. he soon won the love and
admiration of his friends. the respect
and confidence OF many who had pre-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
FROkf cd
Our
EXCHANGES
Kosciusko Herald.

Until the spirit that tempts men
to stand upon the street corners and
denource their neigh bors as 'anar-
chists and traitors because they diff
er in politics, is eliminated from the
human breast, war and pestilence
will continue to visit the nation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
EDITORIAL

Ana the Pharisees took counsel with the
Herodians how they might DESTROY him.
NIX S:6
The Lord is nv light WHOM shall l + AR
Though an host should eneamp against me
my heart shall not fear. Ps II: l-3
Twin not FEAR what man shall do unto me
JAS 10; g.
$50 Father forgive them (some Old for They
know not what thoy do =" Luke 2a:2l
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
Gov. BiIbo As A War Governor.

Immediately upon Americas dec
laratlon OF war, acting under his
oath Of Office aud sworn duty as
Chief Executive of his State, Cover
nor BllDo realized the necessity of
prompt action and at once placed
himself in touch with the National
War Department. and within a few
days had his State War organization
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

governor BllOO p0ltlcdl success
has been so amazing that it runs like
a phantom-Storv.
Legislative Enactment Under Gov. BiIbo' S
Administration.
Upon entering upon the duties as
Chief Executive of his State in 1916,
Governor Bilbo enlisted the support
and cooperation of working ma
jortv of the Legislature, and sue
ceeded in having enacted the most
comprehensive program, Of con
structive, remedial and progressive
Legislation of any previous governor
since Nlississippi's admission into
Statehood. With one or two excep-
tons his ampaign platform is now
the law OF the state, which limited
space prevents reviewing in full, SO
we shall attempt to review only such
measures here as NAV be considered
of special impor tance to South Mis-
sissippi and her People, which are as
follows: Industrial and Training
School, Marion County; tuberculosis
Sanitarium, Simpson County: South
Mississippi Charity Hospital, Jores
County; Centennial Exposition, lIar-
rison County; Model School System,
Pearl River County; Lime Crushing
Plant, Wayne County; Additional
Domitories at Beauvoir; Exemption
from taxation OF Shipyards along the
Mississippi Coast; An additional SUI
preme Judge from the Supreme
Court District of South Mississippi;
-Four new State Senators from South
Mississippi; State Tax Commission;
Uniform Negotiable Instrument Law:
blue Sky" Law besides numerous
other laws and appointments of spe-
cial and peculiar benefit TO this sec
tion of our state that had heretofore
been denied them. 1t might be well
to state also that Governor Bilbo has
been the first Chief Executive from
our list OF governors to officially rec
ognize the interests of Organized La
Dor and the toiling people. For no
one can question his interest in and
sympathy for the farmers. of the
state and toilers and tell the
truth.
Gov. BiIb0 As A War Governor.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

perfected and working under in
structions from the National Gov
ernment. And let it be said here to
his lasting credit, that he has rem
dered and is still rendering a great,
faithful and patriotic service by as
sisting in "a material way the promo
ton of the magnitudinous program
inaugurated by our Government 10
its preparation of war for liberty ard
lasting peace.
Realizing the complex conditions
of war-times, upon the converting of
the last session of the Legislature.
Governor Bilbo and majority of its
members We'd in the idea that it was
an opportune time for permanent
improvements, further than actual
necessity demanded, and the pro
gram of permanent Improvement
was suspended for the duration of
the war. Ignoring the brief hostili-
ties OF this country during the Span
ish American War OF 1898, Governor
Bilbo is thus considered the FIRST real
war governor since the administra
ton Of Charles Clark. of Bolivar
County, and his administration, with
the exception OF the drst year, has
been made to feel q marked financial
retrenchment incident to war condi-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

quick in solving remedy for this
unjust discrimination between sec
tons, and immediately upon his
Inauguration as governor saw to it
that South Mississippi came into her
own and received the just considera-
ton to which she was entitled and
which bad been so long denied her
people. Due to his legislative and
executive ability, his determination
to accomplish that which is best for
his people, and the moral courage to
stand out boldly in defense of that
which he considers to be right, we
heartily commend his candidacy for
d seat in the National Congress to
the full consideration of each and ev-
cry voTer in this District.
We are thoroughly cognizant of
the fact than in presenting the pres
ent Chief Executive of our State for
this important place, we are not in
Producing a stranger, but man who
has been faithfully serving his PEG
pie for the past ten Years, aud who
is at present serving his people in
one of the highest and most impor-
tant offices within the gift of the
people of his State. Born of an old
and respected pioneer family of Pearl
River County, in tbe Sixth District.
where he has resided since boyhood,
Governor Bilbo has been SO closely
identified with is people and their
needs 10 the administration of State
affairs, we feel that he needs no in
PRODUCTION to you from our pen.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21
GOV. THEO. Ct. BILBO FORMALLY
ANNOUNCES FOR CONGRESS.

ament-Pad FORTY Mr. Bilbo and Written BY A Of his
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-06-21

an opportunity to register their pre-
ference, the former State Senator
and Lieutenant Governor Bibo was
elected governor by a safe plurality
over all candidates on the first bal
lot. Thus the Campaign ended, and
Governor BIlbo's political success
has been SO amazing that it runs like
"A nhantOm-StOrv
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

| announce my candidacy fol
States Attorney for the Tenth Judic.
fal Circuit, consisting of the coun.
ties Of Polk, DeSoto and Lee.
| am a graduate Of John B. stet
son Law School and have practiced
law for ten years in Polk and DeSoto
counties. II elected to this Office
am convinced that I can save to the
tax payers of the counties a great
deal of money, and to the citizens
who are called upon as Jurors and
witnesses great deal of time by a
careful, conscientious and systematic
administration Of the duties Of this
office. ! am candidate of no faction
or clique and IL you elect me | will
conduct this office fairly, impartially,
efficiently and as vigorously as is
within my power.
respectfully solicit the vote OF
every citizen In this circuit.
D. q. ROGERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AND APPROX.
ING AMENDMENT TO The CITY CHAR.
TER OF THE CITY OF LAKELAND, POLK
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
SAID CITY OF LAKELAND TO PURCHASE,
ALTER AND MAINTAIN A GAS PLANT
AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND PRO.
vIOING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
IN THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOU
SAND DOLLARS FOR SAID PURPOSE.
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMITS
SION OF THE CITY OF LAKELAND, POLK
COUNTY FLORIDA. that the City Charter Of
The said CITY OF Lakeland, Polk County, Flor
ia he amended to contain the following pro-
visions
Section /. That the City Of Lakeland, Polk
County, Florida, is hereby authorized and en-
,owered to purchase, alter and maintain !
Gas Plant and Distribution System In the said
city Of Lakeland, together with all real or
personal property necessary to the effective OPP
GRAFTON alteration or maintenance Of said Gas
plant and Distribution System, and TO do
those things necessary for, or incident to. the
delivery Of any and all products Of said Plant
and 70 do all things necessary for the proper
operation Of said Plant.
The said City Of Lakeland is also empOw-
cred and authorized to use any property or
portions Of property, which 1t now owns for
use In the erection, maintenance and opera
tion Of said Gas Plant and Distribution Sys-
lem, and to control said Plant and System
70 the same extent that an individual could
control said property
That the said City Of Lakeland, Polk COun-
IT, Florida, is hereby authorized and emp0w
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17

cled to issue bonds for an amount not 70 ex-
ceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the
purpose Of purchasing, altering and maintain
ing Gas Plant and Distribution System and
the real or personal property necessary to the
effective operation OF same, and TO pay for
doing OF work or expenses incurred incident 10
the maintenance and up-keep Of said Gas
rlant and Distribution System: which said
amount OF bonds shall be in addition to all
amounts Of bonds. the issuance Of which have
been previously and heretofore authorized by
the Legislature Of the State Of Florida, or
otherwise.
The Issuance Of said bonds and election OF
bond trustees shall be governed by the law
governing other bond elections in the said city
or Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.
hereby certify that the foregoing proposed
amendment was read and approved at the first
regular meeting Of the City Commission Of the
City OF Lakeland, Polk County, Florida in
February 1918, and at It's first regular meet
ing in March, 1918
II, L. SWATTS. City Clerk.
Approved by me this 18th day Of March, A.
Il. 1918
f. G. FLANAGAN, Mayor.
Attest:
H. L. SWATTS, Clerk 74Os Tues
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of County Commissioner
from District Number s, Polk county,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The citizens and voters Of this dis.
trict and of the county at large know
me and my record Of public service,
and I will appreciate the support Of
any and all persons and promise to
use my best efforts to look after the
interests Of my district and the coun-
IT, at large, II elected.
Respectfully yours,
e. c. FLANAGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby beg to announce my
candidacy for the Office of County
Commissioner from District No. s,
Polk county. The citizens of this dis
trict and the county generally know
me, and II my past record entities me
to their confidence In my ability and
desire to serve them in a capable and
conscientious manner i will be CRATE
full for their support at the ensuing
primary,
Respectfully,
REID ROBSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOE STATES ATTORNEY
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the above office, and hope that the
voters will do me the favor to investi-
gate my character, fitness and ability
before making up their minds as to
their choice. This they can do by re-
ferring to any public official or reput
able citizen Of Lee county, where
make my home, and which county
am now serving as Prosecuting At
torney. I pledge myself to do my
utmost not to disappoint anyone who
may favor me with his vote, and that,
II elected, will give to the duties Of
the office the very best that is in me.
Respectfully,
s. W. LAWLER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

| herewith make my announcement
for Representative in the Florida Leg
stature from Polk county, and re-
specially ask the votes and support
of the voters. I promise to serve the
interests Of the people to the best Of
my ability II elected, and l have some
ideas I think will work out for their
benefit. Give me the opportunity to
try them out.
Respectfully, M. G. WARING.
II Group 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
AMERICAN NAME FOR
BREMEN, GA, is SOUGHT

Bremen, Ga. April Unfolding
that this towns name is unpatriotic
and appears unloyal number of citi-
2ens have inaugurated a movement to
have it changed. These citizens are
now seeking an all-American name to
take the place of the one Of German
origin and have offered reward of
SO for the best name suggested by
anyone in the United States. The con-
test is open to all and the names will
be received by the Bremen Gateway,
bremen, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
STATES ATTORNEY

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of States Attorney, for
the Tenth Judicial Circuit OF Florida
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
] was born In Lakeland and lived in
Polk county for twenty-three years.
Your vote and support will be ap-
preciated
J. A. TIMBERLAKE,
Arcadia, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,

Having been encouraged to do so
by many friends, I hereby announce
my candidacy for the position Of
Representative from Polk county in
the Florida Legislature. / am life.
long resident of this county and feel
that I know its people and their
needs. II elected, I promise to give
hem my best efforts, and I will ap-
preciate the votes and support Of the
citizens. Respectfully,
JOHN M. KEEN.
In Group No. 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters of Polk County:
| hereby announce that am q can
didate, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary, and wish to represent the peo-
pie of Polk county in the State Legis-
lature Of Florida. II you elect me,
will serve the people. not the special
interests. Try me once. I honestly
and earnestly solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
ALTON B. CARTER.
In group No. 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having been asked by numerous
friends to offer as a candidate for
county Commissioner from this dis
trict mo. 81, I hereby announce my
candidacy and will appreciate the
support and votes of the electors,
promising to use my best effortst to
look after their interests if elected.
Very respectfully,
r. l.. MAYES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-17
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| am in the race for County Com.
missioner from the Fourth district,
and will fully appreciate the support
OF all. II elected I shall endeavor to
do my full duty for the best interests
of my county. Thank you for your
vote.
Respectfully,
8. c. SLOAN.