The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-06
APPOINTMENT OF NOTARIES.
The Endorsements Received by MsSSrS.
c. E. Wilson and P. B. Iillar.
FROM MANY LEADING DEMOCRATS.
In Their Respective Locaiiiies-Ihe Ap
pointnents Made Solely on the Strength
ofThese Endorsements, as Has
Always Been the Case.

OF These Endorsements, as Has
Always Been the Case.
Tho following appeared in an after
noon paper a few days ago;
Governor OFcrran has just appointed
Mr.. c. T.. Wilson. tho Republican leader
OF Nottoway county. and Mr.. T.. i. Til
lar. Of Greensville county. also a leading
Republican, notaries public.
Both OF these men are in tho Fourth
congressional District. where Mr. r. 7.
Thorp IS contesung the seat at Wash
ington 10 which Hon. Sidney p. Epes
was elected last November
As n matter Of fact the gentlemen
above mentioned were appointed Iotar-
les public, but the appointments we're
made not on political grounds. for their
rolifical predictions were unknown, but
on the strength Of recommendation for
warded by the best men of the localities
i'm which the new nOtarios resided. ucor-
~ all Of whom were strong supporters Of
Mr. Bryan I'm the last campaign. and TWO
Of whom stumped the State IN the i'm
tcrests Of the silver cause. II h1s never
been customary for the Executive 10 ln-
auire into the political opinions or ape
plicants for notarial positions. but 10
mako the appointment solely upon ;he
endorsements of reputable citizens Of the
localities in which they reside.
STRONG ENDORSEMENTS.
Below are given tho endorsements upor
which Mossrs Wilson and 1iliar were ap-
pointed notaries:
Nottoway. Va. Dec. 10. 1906
TO Whom lt NAV Concern:
] have known c. j.. Wilson for good
many years. IIe has been treasurer Of
our county. and made most acceptable
officer. and ne IS now president Of che
NottoWay building and Loan Association,
and vice-presidcnt of the Bank Of Crowe
7 regard him as gentleman Of un-
usual intelligence. Of fine judgment and
unexecaptional character lie is comoe-
tent 10 I'm any Office. and will 10 his
duty I'm any position i'm which De may
be placed.
Very respectfully.
W. IT. MANN.
Judge Mann's standing In Virginia is
too wel-known 10 require comment. lie
was a staunch supporter Of w. j. Bryan.
and employed his fine oratoricu talents
in his behalf
The following letter is from Mr. George
W. oliver. secretary and treasurer OF the
Nottoway Building and Loan Associa-
uon:
Crewe. Va. Jan. q. 1897.
Hon. Charles r. O'Ferrall, Governor OF
Virginia:
Dear sir.-I take great pleasure in re-
commenting Mr.. q. r. Wilson as q gen-
tloman Of excellent character and COM
petent In every particular 10 nm the p0-
sition Of notary public He is very highly
esteemed by tho people Of our town and
county for his integrity. good judgment,
and fine business qualifications.
Very respectfully.
GEORGE W. OLIVER.
Grove. Va. Jan. 6. 1896.
Hon Charles u. OFerrau Richmond.
Va:
Dear Sir. 1t would be gratifying 10
the business men OF this place to have
q. T.. Wilson appointed 10 fll the position
Of notary public. hc being man OF supo-
cior business qualifications. as well as un-
questioned intcg tv
Very respectfully
w. T. OLIVER.
The letter below is from Mr.. j. r..
Agnew. cashier Of the Bank of Crewc
and one OF the most hiehy-respectod men
of that place.
Crewc, Va. Jan Q. 1S7
Governor Charles ~. OFcrrau Rich
mond Va:
Dear Sir.-Mr. @. T.. Wilson. Of this
county. seeks am appointment as notary
public ] take pleasure ODD endorsing MIN
as man in every way competent to
discharge the duties OF notary public
in the state Of Virginia. With profound
respect. ! am
Your most obodient servant
j. j.. AGNEW.
Crowe. Va. Jan -. 1y'7
Mr. T.. Caplau. "a prominent merchant
of Crcwc. wrote as follows.
lion Charles ~. OFeuan. Governor or
Virginia.
am pleased 70 be able 10 recommend
Mr.. g. T.. Wilson as 20 man Of good
moral character and OF fine business
qualifications. and capable Of filling the
Office OF notary public L. CAPLAN.
Mr. Thomas b. oliver. another mcr-
chant OF Crewc. endorses Mr. Wilson as
follows.
Crewe Va. Jan. 6. lV7.
Hon. Charles T. O'Fcrrau, Governor OF
Virginia.
Dear sir-1 beg leave 10 recommend TO
you Mr. q. T. Wilson gentleman of
good character and fine business quali-
ncatiOns. In every way worthy 10 nil the
office OF notary public.
very 4trilflilNlANf
THOS. B. OLIVER.
The list OF endorsements is concluded
by the following letter from Alr. G.. IT,
Krusc secretary of the Railroad Young
Mems Christian Association at Crcwe.
Crowe, Va. January g. lS97
Hon. Charles y. OFerrai. Governor Of
Virginia:
Dear Sir am pleased 10 recommend
Mr.. c. +. Wilson to you for appointment
as notary public. lle is worthy and cap.
able. and will make an efficient and.
faithful officer,
Yours sincerely.
e. H. KRUSE.
The endorsements OF Mr.. Z. Il. Tinar
are equally strong. consisting of the fol-
.rv.ng letter signed tS the leading oni-
eiaIs OF Greenesville county:
ZION {. r. O'Ferral. Governor of "ir-
rr'G. Richmond. Va:
Tear Sir.-We the undersigned county
o,fcia =. Of Greenesvillr county and citi-
7ens Of Emporia. do respectfully recon-
mono and request that Won appoint =.
y. Tillar a notary public at this place.
He is an honest and upright citizen. and
fully capable. and would perform any and
an the duties with credit and satisfac-
tion.
C. p. BARHAM
s. NJ LEE.
Sheriff;
B. W. WYCHE.
Treasurer:
T. L. TURNER.
Clerk Of Court;