George Washington SALISBURY
(1907-1908) - Still Reads the Advertiser - Has been a reader of the paper for more than 60 years

George W. Salisbury of No. 1 ½ Lewis Street is surely worthy of honorable mention. For a space of over 60 years, he has been a continuous and ardent reader of the Auburn Journal and the Daily Advertiser. Mr. Salisbury’s father, David Salisbury, a prominent Whig, resided in the town of Ledyard. The elder Salisbury in 1856 became an ardent Republican and remained so until the end of his life. He came to Auburn and served his country in the war of the Rebellion. His son, George W. Salisbury, continued to read the Advertiser and from their personal ? Republican principles from which he has never deviated. Mr. Salisbury cast his first vote for John C. Fremont in 1856. Although beaten at that time, he wasn’t beaten as to his view politically and has continued to vote for the various Republican candidates who have ‘popped up serenely’? ever since. While with the army of the Potomac in Petersburg, Va., in 1864, George did not fail to do his duty. He cast his vote for Abraham Lincoln, the first martyr president of this country.


Auburn Semi-Weekly Journal
Auburn, New York
(1907-1908) Exact date unknown

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