Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-24
THE COUNCILMANIC RACE.

Five have entered the democratic white pri-
mary for the office of city alderman to FIJI the
three vacancies occurring in the city council by the
expiration of the terms of half the members of
that body. Ordinarily in local contests between
good men, where no particular issue is involved
The Times-Recorder does not care to take posi-
ton either for against any candidate. In this in
stance, however, it cannot refrain from saying it
believes the best interests of the city would be
served by the reelection to council of Messrs J. E.
Poole and w E. Taylor, who are just finishing
of office. AS for the best man for the third
place The Iimes-Recorder makes no recommenda-
ton and draws no line among three good men
men we'll known to every voter in the city
In the case of Messrs. Poole and Taylor, these
men both deserve reelection. They have served
the city faithfully and we'll and the city can i'll af
ford to lose their services and their experience that
has been born of service. Mr. Taylor has served
only one term, but he has proved himself trust
worthy and capable, and has always been found
the right side-on the progressive side. He
avoided offering for reelection but when urged by
friends and citizens who approved his two-year' s
record to do so, he agreed to make the sacrifice
necessary tor another term if the voters show they
want him again. Mr.. Poole is without doubt the
most valuable member of council. He has served
sixteen years. and is more familiar with municipal
affairs than any other member During the pres
ent year and heretofore he has been chairman of
the council finance committee and in that nosit;or
has had occasion and opportunity to render the
city valuable service Both he and Mr. Tavlor
have been supporters of Mayor Sheppard's pro-
tCrt traa -. C n
which has accumulated in the past few wears and
can be depended upon to continue to support and
AID IN carrying out this program The fact that Mr.
Foole IS also member of the board of county com
mlssloners IS a further argument in his favor Dur
ing the coming year or two the county and the city
probably will have many matters of common in
terest to thresh growing out of the countys ru
raj paving program and it will be of advantage to
both bodies to have at least one member who is
thoroughly familiar in an official way with the af-
tars OF both the city and council and the policy of
both the city and county administrations
The reelection of Messrs Poole and Taylor
would fill only two of the three vacancies and il
would be up to the voters to choose the best man
among the remaining three-the man the majority
prefer for the place. Mr.. Morgan is not only cap.
able, but is aggressive and progressive and in.
tensey devoted to the best interests of his city
He would serve the city we'll in the council Mr.
Allison is business who believes in his home
town and the people in it, who has made a
success of his affairs and is thoroughly depend
able and likewise could be depended upon to
s4ve the city we'll. Mr.. Hogue is young man
who, too, has made success of his business, is ag
gfessive and loves action All three are good men
AID the election of either of them would be credit
I'd the city.
1t is the good fortune of Amercus to hav,
hEe good mep. entered for council, thus assuring
THE vacanciesebeng filled by capable men,