Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
MIR. Hunts Announcement,
The CHANGES WHICH HAVE BEEN WROUGHT
In The RANKS Or DEMOCRACY In Mont
GoMERY COUNTY.
To My FeIIOw-cOuntians of Montgomery:


GoMERY COUNTY.
To My Fellow-Co of Montgomery:
A significant change has taken place
within the ranks of Montgomery County g
Democracy since the last primary cam
paien. How well remember the evening
just before the last general election, when,
in the hall at Gaithersburg, the drive for
the success of our candidates was closed
until the hour the polls should open. On
that evening, on that platform. sat. in COM
pany with the Hon. Robert E. Lee, of Balti-
more city, six young and stalwart Demo-
Gratis of this county, and how many Of them
are living todayf The appeal they made
to the voters was magnificent indeed-for
party unity, for better civic conditions,
forgetting family and factional differences,
and join there together as one body, placing
party loyalty above factional strife as it
should be for the success of each and every
candidate on the ticket. AS sat there on
that platform after addressing the very
appreciative audience, little thought that
three of those fine young men were to be
taken from our midst in but little while.
In the centre, beside Mr.. Lee, sat Mr.. John
A. Garrett, who acted as chairman of the
occasion. To his right and left sat the
late Hon. J. Dawson Williams. the late
Mr.. Norman Bouic. the late Mr.. W. Outer
bridge Spates and Mr.. William Prettyman
and |.
1t is said that death aims at a shining
mark, and no truer saying could be applied
in this case. for of the above three men
who were called by the all-seeine eye and
hand of God to their reward not one word
of criticism will hear from any mouth.
No matter what differences of opinion they
may have had with their fellow countians.
they were brave men, fearless christians.
devoted to their family interests. and firm
in their convictions of what was right and
just. Let their spirit shine forth and live
together with that of our late County Com
missioner Hazel Metzeer. who was also a
most able man, as beacon light for the
rising generation to hold in its vision, and
may their spirits initiate in those that are
growing up among us the thought of the
better things and the higher impulses of
life and human nature. for these men and
those young men who went forth to battle
from this county. and offered their services
to their country In the time of need, have
shown valiant spirit and glorious conquest.
And those too who staid at home and
worked ceaselessly on the farms to raise
the necessary produce to feed our boys in
the field deserve unstinted praise, for they
too have done their utmost to help lick the
enemy.
| campaigned in this county for the sue
cess of the Democratic ticket, for the Red
Cross and for all other benefcent causes
| offered my services to my government
and would have cheerfully laid down my
life for my country as two of my cousins
have done, one Of whose widow is living
in this county. the wife of the late Col.
Jimmie Shannon. My two brothers are
overseas now and both are married and
have children here at home. Unfortunately
my physical affection prevented me from
performing military service. but there is
nothing wrong with my brain and am
going to work long and hard until life 8
journey is over have host of friends
Throughout the county. and both they and
my neighbors. whom have grown up with
here in the county, have urged me to an
nounce myself for the candidacy of the
Office of County Commissioner from the
Fourth Collection District. You will recall
that eight years ago. with practically no
organization and when was a very young
man, ran third in field of seven, and
now that am far better known throughout
the county know that will win il you
my friend and reader, will give me your
vote. The progressive and natural ad-
vancement of the county is going on. the
men elected to Office should be those who
are best qualified to fill the position sought
We are alive. not dead. and we should see
that our county keeps step with or little
ahead of civilization as it advances. We
should see that the breadwinner has JUS
tice. that the women in our homes are
made as comfortable as is possible, and
that the drudgery Of life. so far as can be,
should be lifted from their shoulders. We
should have good-roads system carefully
mapped out so that the farmers and citi-
zens can safely haul their crops and other
necessaries, and at the same time keep
the cost to the taxpayers at the lowest
possible rate. We should see that our
children have every opportunity for a good
education, for upon this is based the very
fundamental and vital principles of all
advancement Of civilization. Harry Hunt,
candidate for County Commissioner, stands
for all of these good things and more. which
| will explain fully when see you in per-
son. which hope to do before long.
care not to what so-called faction you
belong. am Democrat before faction
alist. and an American before everything.
want your vote in the coming primary
election If you are Democrat. want
your support If you are brave American.
want your friendship If you are fellow
countian. and want your respect no mat
ter what you are.
Give me chance. that's all ask and
II don't make good. turn me down II ever
| show my head again. That's fair enough.
isn't it' Are you on am sure you are.
Yours, for good luck to US both.
II. j. HUNT. BIRD.
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