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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
2
New announcements reveal several candidates for county offices including W. W. Harvard and J. M. Busbee for solicitor city court and J. P. Heard for representative. A Chicago woman sued a street railway for 20000 over a broken nose and was awarded 5000.
An anecdote from General Pickett’s sketch in McClure’s recalls Richmond during its fall. A Confederate wife meets Abraham Lincoln, who appears as George Pickett’s old friend, tenderly cradling her baby and forgiving the soldier for the sake of the child’s bright eyes.
A set of early 20th century candidate notices announce runs for county treasurer tax collector and Vienna city court solicitor. Each invites Democratic Primary support on April 16 1908 and pledges to discharge duties for the people if elected. Verret signs one notice.
Voters are informed of candidates seeking re election and new runs in Dooly County. C L Bennett announces sheriff bid subject to Democratic primary April 16 1908 and requests past support again. T A Adkins seeks re election as Representative subject to primary. J P Heard announces candidacy for re election to Legislature subject to Democratic primary.
Local retailer J. P. Hoard & Sons promotes seasonal pants at special prices suitable for spring and summer wear. The notice emphasizes affordability and a broad selection as part of a promotional offering.
A dated note from H C Brown announces candidacy for re election as Tax Receiver in the Democratic Primary on April 16. The message thanks supporters and asks for continued votes while noting the author’s youth and school status.
A Byromville Georgia letter notes a Democratic contest for Dooly County Clerk of Superior Court with the author pledging faithful service if elected. The message emphasizes duty and responsibility and is signed J. Page, Byromville.
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