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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
2
Local notes from Vienna Georgia June 2 1908 cover gubernatorial politics with Dooly County loyalties for Smith and Brown, a near beer ordinance delaying enforcement, and a row over newspaper editor claims. A call to turnout next Thursday aims to roll over opponents.
Brown supporters deny chisement and prohibition issues in the race. Smith backers say the governor has fulfilled nearly every pledge in his short tenure, arguing voters should replace Smith with Joe Brown.
Voters in Dooly County shift from quiet support to a clear push for Hoke Smith's reelection. After two weeks of growing sentiment, residents voice strong backing and predict a large Smith majority at the polls.
A used reaper is up for sale for 85 dollars. Seller identifies as J P Heard and invites inquiries from potential buyers.
An Atlanta Journal item notes Joe Brown issues a public denial of opposing the Farmers Union. The piece cites his past stance on a railroad rate cut petition and suggests rumors arise from his lack of engagement with local farmers while campaigning.
The Albany Herald reports crowd support for Hoke Smith at a Georgia rally, noting a large pro Smith standing vote and enthusiasm. It also mentions a dam project in Albany to power an electric railway from Macon, and endorses Jesse E. Mercer for Prison Commissioner as a capable South Georgia candidate.
James H Hodges of Vienna Georgia born 1845 died this week at his West Madison Street home after a sixteen year cancer illness. He served in the Confederate army and later resumed life in Florida and Georgia. He leaves a wife and four children including J B Hodges attorney and John G Hodges express company agent. Burial in city cemetery officiated by Rev Ira R Barnett. funeral directors Wilson and Lindler.
Fragmentary text describes a campaign, panic about rumors, and an ad urging purchase of a Brown wagon. It notes people reading about the campaign, mentions a payment term of seventy five cents cash, and hints at support for Smith’s second term in Byromville, Georgia.
Vienna trains depart for Macon with connections to Atlanta and north and west. No 2 2 33 PM includes observation parlor car. No 4 2 38 AM and No 6 9 23 AM serve Macon with sleeping car. Southbound No 1 1 24 PM to Valdosta Palatka and Jacksonville with parlor car. No 8 2 38 AM to Valdosta Palatka Jacksonville with sleeping car. No 5 6 30 PM shoofly to Valdosta. Arrivals list southbound and northbound times.
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