The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-27
NOMINATED FOR THE HOUSE.
Nh. George D. Carter Chosen by The Demo-
Gratis From HenrIco County.
STATE DEMOCRATIC APPOINTMENTS.
Hon. Charles T. O'FerraiI, Colonel Thomas #.
Goode and General Thomas l.. Rosser to
Speak During the Present Campaign.

Amcetine Of the Henrico Democratic com.
rnittee was held at the Powbatan Club-rooms
Yesterday. Mr.. J. G. Mitchell, chairman,
presided. Mr.. b. Frischkorn acted as secretary,
and there we're present twenty members out
Of a possible twenty-four.
The plans which were adopted alta previous
meeting as to the day Of the primary were dis
cussed. after which the following preamble
and resolution were offered and received the
entire vote Of the committee present
Whereas the Democratic committee of
Henrico county on September II, 1891, de-
cidsd that the nomination OF candidate for
House 81 delegates should be by q primary.
to be held in ssid county on October J, 1891;
and whereas the plan adopted by said CON-
nittss permitted candidates 10 announce
thsms.lres 70 the chairman II said committee
! on or bsioro september 4, 1921; and whereas
st the time OF the adoption OF sad plan two
selves. and whereas one. of tho ssid gentle
mon has since decided not to ofer
| for s,id nominations. thus leaving oae csndi-
date. Mr.. George -. Carter. who could be
| voted for ~ the primary held and whereas
the Henr!co Democratic committee u OF tue
opinion that under tho circumstances II
| would 10 useless expense to have said pm
! mary (only one candidate running); therefore
ts,olr.d. That George D. Carter is entitled
| TO the nomination and that he is hereby de-
clarsd the nominee Of the Democratic party
Of Henrico for tho HOUSE OF Delesates.
After transacting other business the meet
ing adjourned.
Sir. Carter was born in Henrico county,
and lived on a farm until about sixteen years
Of age. during which time he attended BROOK
High School. then the graded school Of tho
county. About eight or nine years ago ne
moved with his father 30 that part OF Henrico
/ known as Lee district. where be sincereslded.
Soon after locating near the city MIR: Carter
received a position under Nj. ,. u. WsddiiI,
| clerk Of Henrico county. which he resigned TO
accent n similar position under Mr.. y. IL.
Berry, clerk of the chanccry court. he re-
NAMED with the latter until Mr.. Berry
vas H,s succeeded EIDE by Mr. Charles tbsa th w
Mr.. Carter embarked on the sea Of journal,
ism. accepting n position on the local stah of
tho Dispstch. Soon afterwards he became Q
member OF rHy TDiKs feportorial corps. but,
after soms months asa nsvsgathsrer, 10 90
terminsd 10 devote his whole time to the
study OF Law. which he had been reading OF
intervals. He accordingly took O course OF
tho University Of Virginia. and about two
years sfo compsncsd the practice OF law IN
thi. city aud Henrlco. lie making his hrsi
speech in the county court. .,
Mr.. Carter is All enthusiastic and hard,
working Democrat. knows well the needs OF
the county people and Will make en- aole re-
preventative. He rendered splendid service
10 the party at the last election. Ills sblngit
hangs out al the southwest corner OF Eleventh
and Bank streets.
The Virginia State Democratic COMMITTEE
Hon. j. TAYLOR Ellyson, Chairman. ana Mr
James Il. Fisher. secretary, hhs made tho FOL
lowing additional appointments:
Hon. Charlcs L. OFerrall will speak a
King and Queen Courthouse on Thursday
October !. 1871.
Colonel Thomas F. Goode WI! speak a
Boydton on Monday. October II, 1891:
Marquis Jones. Esq, viii speak at Mathew
Courthouse on Monday. October "a, 1891.
General Thomas l. Rosser Viii speak a
Charlottesville on Monday. October 5, 1921
Madison Courthouse on Thursday, Octobe
ed: orange Courthouse on Monday. Octobe
2Gth.