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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
1
Milledgeville Georgia May 16 Daniel Brewer shot and killed his son Willard five miles south of town after a dispute over words. Willard fired four shots wounding his father, the elder man died from a shotgun blast in the road. An inquest returned a verdict of murder.
Miss Mat Herring and Mr W Engblood wed at Judge Graham's home near Unadilla in a small gathering of friends and relatives. The couple, described as well and happily placed, receive broad good wishes from their many friends.
Seaborn Wright travels to Floyd County near Rome Georgia to address supporters and meet Governor Smith as he campaigns for Hoke Smith. Wright denounces deceit and compulsion while urging voters to back Smith, citing opposition figures and railway interests. He plans further stops after North Carolina.
The passage critiques Georgia Governor Smith noting opponents obstruct and lobbyists threaten progress. It extols Smith for forcing a strong railroad commission law amid minority obstruction and names several political figures who supported his stance. Public sentiment favors sending Smith to the senate after his decisive actions.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Steam Laundry will be held at the courthouse Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Business of importance to be transacted. Let all of the stockholders be present.
The piece criticizes Governor candidates Joseph M. Brown and Woodrow Smith, highlighting Smith's harsh, belittling speeches and Brown's calm, dignified responses. It notes Smith’s daylong campaign and constant harangues, while Brown seeks a steady, principled approach to governance. The essay frames the clash as a test of temper, leadership, and civic virtue.
Masbn May 17 T R Bennett president of the Mercer Law Class and a prominent voting leader of Whycrobs and Miss Mauds Simpson popular Waverly Hall girl were married at the City Hospital this morning Both were patients and remain so Miss Simpson attended the ceremony at the bedside with the groom Rev T W Calloway performed the rites The couple have been sweethearts six years Bennett is to graduate in law at Mercer within two weeks Two brothers of the groom attended as physicians and supported the couple during the happy event
Perry Georgia May 17 the Confederate monument will be unveiled next Thursday. The statue stands 28 feet high in Italian marble with a 2 000 dollar cost. Inscriptions honor Houston County men who served in the Confederate Army and those who fought and died. Daughters of the Confederacy arranged the event with a basket dinner and urged veterans and locals to attend.
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