Georgia governor speaks on education and progress
Governor Hope Smith addresses the South Georgia conference at Quitman urging broad education from cradle to grave. He envisions an educated citizenry shaping Georgia with strong minds and character, aided by rural ministers and schools, to advance the state and its people. The speech draws praise from Bishop Candler.
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Hope Smith
South Georgia Conference
Quitman
Smith
Candler
Galloway Praises Georgia Governor at Georgia Event
Bishop Galloway expressed profound gratification at being present to hear Georgia's Christian governor.
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Ishop Galloway
Heine
Georgia
Georgia prospers under prohibition amid panic claims
The article argues Georgia bent the panic with prohibition, citing Atlanta's $150,000 whiskey tax loss yet overall revenue gains. It notes bank clearings, real estate, permits, and post office receipts rising, while the state reports an $8,000,000 year over year improvement despite railroads trimming assessments by about $4,000,000.
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Georgia
Atlanta
John D. Grant
Althoug
Golden
Two Blind Tigers Caught In County Whiskey Case
On Tuesday last two barrels of bottled whiskey were received by Ex press here by A B Garrett and stored as crockery in a blacksmith shop near the county bridge. A blacksmith, a negro, believed it to be crockery. On Saturday officers set watch. Garrett and partner H H Bernard tried to dispose of the booze. Saturday night Officer Helton located the jail and seized the liquor, arresting the owners. In City Court on Monday they pled guilty. Judge Harrell sentenced Garrett to six months and Bernard to four months, no fines.
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Garrett
County Bridge
Lew
H. H. Bernard
Helton
Harrell
Garret
Bernard
The Old And The New County Officers Take Office
January first marks the start of duties for new county officers Sharff elect John Henry Emanuel Tax Receiver thos J Jackson and County Commissioners J A Wells and R A Munroe Sheriff Patterson retires to seek the 8th Senatorial District seat and other officials leave the stage. The Democrat applauds the new officials and praises retiring officers for their clean records and public service.
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Sharff
John Henry Emanuel
Thos. J Jackson
J. A. Wells
R. A. Munroe
Patterson
Notice to creditors in the Estate of Samuel Brunson
All creditors of the Estate of Samuel Brunson of Decatur County are notified to render their demands to the undersigned under the law. Debtors to the estate must make immediate payment. This December 4 1908. J H Boyett Admr of the Estate of Samuel Brunson.
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Samuel Brunson
Decatur County
J. H. Boyett
Admr
Guardian's Sale of Land in Decatur Georgia
Guardian announces sale of land in Decatur County Georgia by order of the County Ordinary. The court house door in Bridge City will open on the first Tuesday in January 1908 for high bid to benefit minors Reuben M Reynolds and siblings. The property includes 295 acres more or less, with described fractions and undivided interests in multiple lots along Flint River.
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Court House
Babridge
Reuben M. Lenard F. Horace Y
Emma J. Reynolds
K. A
Said
Flint River
Flint
L.E. Perry
C.M. Freeman
Sai County
M. D. Perry
R. A. Reynolds
Reuben M. Reynolds
Leonard F. Reynolds
Horace Y. Reynolds
Emma L. Reynolds
Commissioner Sale Lands in Decatur County Georgia
Georgia Decatur County commission sale ordered by Judge W Spence for partition of lands in the 22nd District. Property includes lots 22 23 42 43 and 86 totaling 1131 acres more or less with lot 86 at 131 acres. sale on first Tuesday in January 1909 at courthouse for cash. deeds issued after court confirmation.
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Georgia
Decatur County
W . Spence
Superior Court
Margaret C. Rushworth
Jas
Mark W. Monroe
Nicholas Shackleton
Said County
Court House
Administratrix to Sell Sherman Estate Assets in Miller County
Under the December 1908 Ordinary Court order, Mrs. Erin Jones Sherman as administratrix will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in January 1909 at Bainbridge Georgia the estate of David B Sherman. Property includes a shingle mill with equipment in Miller County, 550 acres of pine timber leases, 13 mules 19 oxen 3 log carts 5 wagons, stock of commissary merchandise, and all related fixtures used with the mill.
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Georgia
Decatur
David B Snerman
Bainbridge
David B. Sherman
Miller County
Said
Counsty
Miller
David K. Sherman
Said County
J. S. Spooner
Said Sherman
Superior Court
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