Deaf mute convict Nehemiah Evans in Clarke County force
Nehemiah Evans a deaf mute is described as a colored convict now among Clarke County roads and public works. He communicated through finger signs while testifying and was interpreted by counsel. Sheriff Jackson returned with another convict from Cedartown and they were added to Clarke County’s force as part of the pro rata share.
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Clarke County
Nehemiah Evans
Erie
Seeree Hnie
Sete
Nehemiah
Jackson
Cedartown
Clarke
Uniform Rules Would Aid Georgia Shippers Says Commission
A hearing in Atlanta on Uniform Demurrage Rules aims to harmonize intrastate and interstate shipments within Georgia. The rules, drafted by the National Association of State Railway Commissioners, apply to 75 percent of Georgia business and include an average time credit for quicker loading or unloading. The Southeast railroads already use these rules for interstate traffic, and Georgia considers adoption to align with Kentucky and North Carolina. A brief medical ad for Perry Davis Painkiller follows.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Railroad Commission of Georgia
National Association of State Railway Commissioners
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commision
Southeast
Kentucky
North Carolina
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Mississippi
National Association of Railways Commissioners
Beene Whitehead Faces Deafness Claim in Odd Sheriff Stunt
In a curious incident a sheriff attempted to reveal a deaf man Beene Whitehead 85 by asking his name and shouting but saw no response. The sheriff then used a shrill whistle to test hearing, signaling a novel approach in a courtroom style exchange.
Registration drives Georgia voting changes in 1909
Atlanta March 26. Close of registration on April 5 threatens nationwide primaries and county contests. Law blamed for disfranchisement of about 50 000 voters versus 1908, sparking reform backlash. Speculation on Hoke Smith and C. M. Candler as possible candidates follows executive committee timing.
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Hoke ‘Smith
Smith
Smith Declines Run Yet Candler Likely Lead Candidate
Political factions push Governor Smith as favorite to oppose Governor Joe Brown, aiming to prove his 1906 and 1908 votes were not mere accidents. Attorney General Hart clarifies registration ends April 5, with officials urged to publish his guidance next week. Voter turnout varies by county as tax collectors mobilize deputies to boost rolls.
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Smith
C. M. Candler
DeKalb
Railroad Commission
John C. Hart
Hart
Campbell County
Henry
Inflammatory Rheumatic Days
Morton L. Hill of Leabnow Indiana says his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, swelling and bedbound for six weeks with eight doctors, until Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism gave immediate relief and enabled her to walk in three days. Sold by L P Canning Drugs Clayton and Jackson.
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Morton L. Hill
Leabnow, Ind
Annual Meeting Notice of Athens Mutual Insurance
The Athens Mutual Insurance Company announces its annual meeting for policy holders at noon on Tuesday April 5th at the company offices. R B Dixon serves as Secretary.
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Athens’ Mutual, Insurance Company
R. B. Dixon
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