10 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Brunswick News
Location
Brunswick, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1909
Page
1
The article sketches if Georgia should be governed by stateside policy or federal oversight amid regional tensions. It notes Roosevelts ambitions, compares big stick and local pitchfork politics, and mentions Hains case and Alabama’s current legal clashes. The Odd Fellows street fair opens under civic support, signaling local organization strength.
Southern railroads faced a clash between thirsty travelers and dry counties as dining cars served alcohol. Riders found ways to carry own supplies or endure long journeys to stay within state laws, while the South considered banning liquor sales on trains to comply with diverse regulations.
Editorial decries open violations of Georgia prohibition laws in Savannah, urging Chatham county officials to enforce the statute. It calls Savannah the era’s brazen offender, states governors must intervene, and argues law enforcement must uphold prohibitions equal to murder and arson.
In Obion County Tennessee the jury found all men charged with the Rankin murder guilty. All but two are likely to face the death penalty.
Mr. Lake has been placed at the head of Atlanta's water board. That certainly was a good selection.
The report notes Mr. Taft receiving various favors in Georgia during the period, reflecting political maneuvering and local sentiment.
The note mentions dozens of Georgia counties ready to furnish food for a Taft supper in Atlanta, with November figures suggesting broad state support. An advertisement proclaims Ladies' Glor ks now one fourth off at Kaiser’s and promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for boils and burns.
In Glynn County Georgia the administrator Eliza R. Taylor seeks leave to sell estate land of O N Taylor to pay debts and distribute to heirs. The hearing is set for the first Monday in February 1909. Also notice to Paula Grossman and Edgar Grossman that W B Burroughs seeks a deed to New Town lot number 1572 Brunswik Glynn County per Henry Grossman bond for title dated February 15 1908. hearing February 1 1969.
Glynn County Georgia. Mrs C G Moore applies for twelve months support from the estate of C G Moore. Appraisers have filed their return. The court of ordinary requires all concerned to show cause on the first Monday in February 1969 why the application should not be granted. Dated Sunday January 1969. Horace Dart Ordinary.
All bills against the British steam ship Woodfield must be presented at our office by 10 oclock a.m. this 5th day of January 1909 or payment thereof will be debarred. F. D. M. Strachan & Co., agents.
Effective January 4 1908 train No 15 will leave Brunswick at 9 45 pm Arrival of trains No 14 and No 46 and departure of train No 13 remain unchanged E H Houseman General Agent.
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