Editorialettes on Prohibition and Stateside Affairs
A collection of short items discusses prohibition in Georgia, anti saloon league actions, and the legal pace of federal cases. It cites Georgia newspapers closing whiskey ads, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and Secretary Phil Cook drafting auto regulations. It reflects Southern political sentiment toward Taft and Roosevelt and braces for a U S court session in Albany.
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The
Anti-Saloon League
Georgia
Phil Cook
Legisla
Two Week Jesus Pledge Moves Cleveland Youths
In Cleveland a large crowd pledges to live as Jesus would for two weeks starting the New Year first Sunday. About 1,800 joined initially, with claims of 10,000 unofficial adherents. The piece notes the challenge of living by a golden rule and doubts public pledges equal true imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Jesus
Horrible Hold-Up Prompts Hopeful Cure Claim
A Washington North Carolina man recalls his brother's long battle with consumption. He credits Dry King's New Discovery with saving him after doctors failed. The ad touts relief for coughs old chronic bronchial issues and other respiratory diseases with a money back guarantee.
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W. BR. Lipscomb
Washington, N.C
King
Wbx Hottion
Uilok
Prohibition Question Highlights Savannah Mayors Report
Confession by Mayor tied to Savannah's stance on enforcement of liquor laws. He argued the representative element opposes prohibition and public sentiment makes enforcement nearly impossible. Savannah has ordinances against blind tigers, but state liquor laws are largely ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiedeman
Savannah
Tennessee joins Georgia in prohibition wave
The Tennessee legislature passes a statewide prohibition bill and the governor holds veto power. If Governor Patterson vetoes, he could adjourn for a year to keep the state wet. Supporters expect him to sign amid strong legislative majorities as the South trends dry. The movement spreads toward Texas and Florida.
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Tennessee
Patterson
General Assembly
Cormac
Middle West
Texas
Florda
Georgia’s Lynching Record in the Year Just Closed
The article notes Georgia logged sixteen lynchings in the past year, a drop attributed to stricter prohibition enforcement. It compares national and Southern totals from 1903 to 1908, highlighting the South’s higher share and the impact of prohibition on reducing violence.
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Georgia
South
Notice to creditors in Estate of Samuel Brunson
All creditors of the Estate of Samuel Brunson late of Decatur County deceased are notified to render their demands to the undersigned and all persons indebted to the Estate are asked to make immediate payments. December 4, 1908 T. H. Boyett Administrator of the Estate of Samuel Brunson
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Samuel Brunson
Decatur County
T. H. Boyett
Admi
Application for permanent administration in Powell estate
Tom Mann has applied for permanent letters of administration on Oscar Powell's estate in the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office on the first Monday in February 1909 to show cause why administration should not be granted. Jan. 4, 1909. T. B. Maxwell, Ordinary.
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Tom Mann
Oscar Powell
Oscar
J C Neely
W. C. Veenfliet
W. C. Weenffliet
J.C. Neely
W. C. Veenfliets
T. B. Maxwell
Administration Granted or Denied for W C Veenfliet Estate
Citation issued to all heirs and creditors of W C Veenfliet to appear at the Ordinary's office on the first Monday in February 1909 to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to J C Neely. Date January 4, 1909.
Guardian appointment notice for Noble Lee Hamilton minor
Georgia Decatur County notice states Hi M Reid applies to be appointed guardian of Noble Lee Hamilton, a minor under fourteen. Citations require all persons to appear at the Court of Ordinary within thirty days after first publication to show cause why Reid should not be entrusted with guardianship of the person and property. Official signature January 4, 1909.
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Georgia
DeBcature
Hi M Reid
Noble Lee Hamilton
Sai HM Reid
Leave to Sell for Ward Ed Alonzo McGriff
Guardian A W Fordham applies to the Ordinary of Decatur County for leave to sell ward Ed Alonzo McGriff’s property for education and maintenance. Hearing set for February 1909. Also notice of public sale of a 20 horsepower Frick engine and boiler to satisfy a mortgage, in Bainbridge. Sheriff J H Emanuel posts the notice.
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A W Fordham
Ed Alonzo McGriff
Decatur Mortgage Sale At Court House February 1909
The sheriff announces a mortgage sale to be held before the county courthouse during legal hours on the first Tuesday in February 1909. The property listed is a piano, style W Lester, No. 30,20, levied on as the defendant A B McBride and AS McBride's property in the Ludden Bates case from Bainbridge City Court.
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Court House
Bainbridge
W” Lester
City Court of
Ludden & Bates
Southern Music House
McBride
J.H. Emanuel
Decatur County Georgia Sale of David Walters Property
At the Bainbridge city courthouse the estate of T C Wainman executor Emma M Wainman wins a court case against David Walters. The property described as front sixty eight feet and depth three hundred twenty one feet bounded by West street J M Floyd Academy lot and survey lot No three will be sold in Feb 1909 to satisfy the City Court of Bainbridge judgment. J H Emanuel Sheriff.
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Georgia
Decatur County
Will
Court House
Abridge
Saié
Arthur Pew
John E.jonaison
West Street
J M Floyd
Academy Lot
Pew
David Walters
City Court of
Bainbridge
Emma M Wainman
T. C. Wainman
J. H. Emanuel
Decatur Mortgage Sale and Family Support Notice
Decatur County Georgia notice lists a mortgage sale of a Karnich and Bach piano as property of EH Hammona to satisfy a City Court fine issued in Bainbridge. Also recorded is the return of appraisers for twelve months support to the family of G. P. Wood deceased with a filing date and citation to show cause by February 1 1909.
Vinol Restores Health Says Baptist Elder in North Carolina
Henry Cunningham, elder of the Kingston Baptist Church in North Carolina, reports Vinol helped his digestion and vertigo after two bottles. The ad promotes Vinol as a cod liver based tonic with iron and wine claiming to boost appetite, digestion, and blood, with a money back promise if unsatisfied.
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Henry Cunningham
Elder Baptist Church
Kingston
N. C
Vinci
Botanic remedy offered by druggists
A pleasant and safe blood purifying tonic described as botanic in composition. Offered for home cure with directions. Price listed as $1 per large bottle.
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Albany Herald
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Speer
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T E Griffin
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Fifa
Lee Cloud
Justice Court
Justices Court
G. M
L. Y. Gibbs Sons &Co.ys
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Constable
John H. Emanuel
Banbridge
Siad
Karnich & Bach
Georgeny
EH Hammona
Decature
G. P. Wood
Lithia
T. C. Funderburk
United States
Southern District of
Decatur Furniture Co
D. B. Price
J. N. Price
D.b.price
J N. Price
Wilfred C. Lane
F.s.longley
Esqtainbridge,Ga
Hien the Kid
Sr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,ny
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Forestiny
Cuick
Bainbridge Democrat
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
California
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