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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
2
Obituary note praises Mr. Lewis for twelve years representing the Third District and his faithful service to office, party, and district. The text appears as a portion of a larger local notice from the Houston Home Journal, including ad terms and postal remarks.
The Terrell county Farmers Union endorses diversified farming for 1908 to reduce cotton dependence. They urge planting side crops to achieve self sufficiency and financial stability, resist Wall Street pressure, and advise both union and non union members to stay out of debt.
Sunday afternoon two couples from the second district, Mr. H. E Griffin with Miss Edna Patterson and Mr. W. P. Thompson Jr. with Miss Lona Acree, obtained marriage licenses and were wed by Ordinary Hargrove at the courthouse around two o clock. After the ceremony they returned home, and well wishes from The News follow for long lives of happiness and prosperity.
Fitzgerald Enterprise notes that Mr. Lewis has publicly announced this will be his last race for Congress. The paper regrets the decision but expects his final candidacy to draw votes he might not have otherwise received.
Sheriff S Bennett seeks another term with no opposition yet. Tax Receiver races include incumbent against E J Dooling who ran two years ago. W J Page of Byromville files to run for Clerk of the Superior Court. Powell to seek re-election next issue. Treasurer B M Wood and Rep T A Adkins announce. Rep J P Heard confirms bid for re-election with formal card next week.
Joseph R. Burrows aged 28 died of tuberculosis at his uncle’s home near Finleyson Tuesday afternoon. Son of the late Joseph M. Burrows, he was a respected Hawkinsville resident with a bright future. Survived by two brothers and other relatives. Interred at Orange Hill Cemetery Wednesday with funeral at the grave led by Rev. E. H. McGehee and Rev. Chas. L. Greaves.
Seed catalog entry notes J. P. Heard & Song offering Genuine North Carolina seed peas. Describes variety origin and availability details. Includes brand naming and potential regional sourcing for farmers and gardeners.
A candidate for County Treasurer in Dooly County announces his candidacy for the Democratic Primary on April 16, 1908. J. L. Peavy pledges faithful service and asks for voter support.
A fragmentary 1908 campaign notice page shows multiple figures announcing runs for local offices in Dooly County Georgia. Names include Morgan for Tax Collector, Watts Powell for City Court Solicitor, and Bennett for Sheriff, all urging Democratic primary support on April 16 1908.
H C Brown announces candidacy for tax receiver in Dooly County ahead of the Democratic primary on April 16 1908. He states he is sixty and currently in school and thanks voters for past support while asking for continued backing.
A dated notice requests support for EJ Dooling in the upcoming primary for the office of Tax Receiver. The message thanks supporters for past help and solicits continued backing at the April 16, 1908 primary.
Fragmentary notice from Byromville Georgia announces a Democratic nomination for Clerk of Superior Court. It references seating and duties and a voter or candidate list, with partial sentence fragments and no clear date or names.
An announced candidate for state representative in Dooly County declares intent to run in the upcoming primary. The notice emphasizes past service and urges all voters to support the re election effort.
Mrs. Sanders mother of Mrs. N. Cook of the Mt. Pleasant community died early this morning. Her death is deeply regretted in the community.
A missionary rally at Byromville Methodist Church begins Wednesday February 26 at 7 30 and runs through the first Sunday in March Two services daily at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm The pastor is aided by Rev 8 8 Kemp Rev H M Morrison and Rev L A Hill Mrs J J Murph district secretary of the W F M society attends Everyone is invited to attend and church members urged to come Mrs Marph is to be met Pray for God’s blessing on the meeting M B Ferrer Pastor
O. K. D. B. Thompson promotes Armour Fertilizer Works products as high grade offerings not emphasizing low prices or low quality. He urges readers to consider purchasing the fertilizers.
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