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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
The Macon Telegraph cites the Adams-Speer episode at a Savannah banker's dinner to illustrate Savannah's stance on Jeffersonian versus Hamiltonian principles about home rule and regulation. It argues that adults should submit to law through peaceful means, not unlawful demonstrations that undermine liberty.
During the recent flood all road at the Vienna approaches were dangerous and some bridges impassable. A negro man capsized crossing a ford but escaped with his horse. To prevent treachery and protect life, red lanterns were placed at all city approaches and the county is praised for this prudent action.
A big storm struck Tuesday morning causing wreckage in Strickland with twelve injured and four fatally. Lynn was demolished at 2:80, several injured. Six miles east of Camilla the storm damaged two houses injuring Joe Hammond. West of Salem it toppled a church and four houses injuring Sam Williams.
Notice that the registration book for 1908 is now open at the Ordinary's office in the Court House. Do not fail to register. C. R. Moran, T.C. D.C.
Alphretta Ga March 25 Mrs Mary Trammel seventy years old mother of M R Trammel a well known farmer was burned to death in a fire that destroyed her son's home this afternoon at about 1 o clock The aged woman was asleep in the house when fire started and her son and daughter in law were away visiting a neighbor they returned only to find the flames had cut off entry and the heat prevented rescue The tragedy ends a quiet family farm day with no other injuries reported though the home was consumed.
Mt Vernon residents D C Middlebrook and R V Smith made a business trip to Cordele Saturday. The farmers are feeling better after the late rains and several locals visited relatives and attended school events. Aunt Mary Royal was ill but improved. Jordan McIovalle visited relatives at Dooling. Barton Webb and Mrs B H Butler aided school activities as rain overflowed streams.
A printed candidacy notice from O. Brown announces his bid for the Dooly County Tax Receiver role and notes intention to run in the April 16 1908 primary. He thanks voters for past support and asks for continued backing in the forthcoming election.
H. D. Royal declares candidacy for re election as county surveyor with a request for support in the upcoming primary to be held April 16 at 1 am. He signs as Very Respectfully.
To the voters of Dooly County. I announce myself a candidate for Sheriff in the Democratic primary on April 16, 1908. I appreciate the support given me and earnestly solicit it again in the coming primary. Acept. OL BENNETY.
Adkins presents candidacy for county representative posting a grateful note to supporters. He specifies April 16th, 1908 as the key date and asks voters for their support across the region.
A political notice from P Heard announces candidacy for re election to the Legislature in Dooly County subject to the Democratic primary. The plea asks voters for support in the forthcoming election.
J L Peavy announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary on April 16 1908. He pledges to faithfully discharge duties and respectfully asks for support from voters.
A candidate declares intent to run in the Democratic Primary on April 16, 1908 for the Dooly County seat. Beacham asks for support from voters and outlines his bid to represent the county.
A candidate writes to voters declaring his bid for Georgia state treasurer under the Democratic primary on June. He cites over twenty years of prior service in the office and pledges diligent attention to duties if elected.
A message from GR Morgan respectfully requests support in the Democratic Primary for the office of Tax Collector on April 16 1903. He thanks supporters for past honors and asks continued backing in the upcoming primary.
A candidate announces for Clerk of Superior Court in Byromville Georgia, running in the Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful, precise duty performance and asks for votes. The filing states Byromville as the residence and references the party affiliation in a formal political notice.
A candidate announces intention to run for Tax Collector of Dooly County with a stated primary on April 16, 1908 and solicits support. The message is signed by Wilson and mentions a bank.
To the voters of Dooly County the solicitor announces candidacy for re election to the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Visans subject to the Democratic Primary on April 6 1908. He appreciates past support and asks for continued backing in the primary.
To the voters of Dooly County W V Harvard announces candidacy for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Vienna subject to the Democratic Primary He cites experience as a prosecuting officer and pledges to faithfully represent the state's interests in crime prosecutions.
Osrank Powell announces candidacy for re election to Clerk of the Superior Court under the Democratic Primary. He cites duty limits in canvassing countywide but pledges to reach voters before the primary and to perform duties to the best of his understanding. He thanks the county for past support and seeks continued support at the primary.
Stockholders of the Union Gin Company known as the A R Brown Gin are requested to meet at Bradshaw school house Saturday evening at 2 80 o clock March 28 1908 JL Pravy JR Secretary and Treasurer
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