Georgia Fish Law Summary Addresses Traps and Prohibited Nets
The Georgia fish law outlines unlawful acts to protect fish stocks. It prohibits shooting, dynamiting, poisoning waters and trapping. restricts fishing seasons February to July to hook and line. mandates licenses be recorded. allows removal of obstructions to keep paths open. and imposes misdemeanors for violations by residents and nonresidents alike. The text details fines and enforcement, including authority to break dams or nets blocking passage under certain conditions.
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State Game and Fish Commissioner
Wall family wedding announced in Ellaville home
The Wall family reveals the marriage of Lois A. Wall to Charles Chesterfield McCrory at the Wall home on Friday evening May 21. Ellaville Board of Education elects Miss Julia Peacock as next year music teacher. Revival at the Methodist church closes after three weeks with twelve youth joining. School bonds sold to Hilsman Co of Atlanta subject to legality inquiry. if approved, bonds to be engraved and school work to begin soon.
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A. Wall
Lois
Charles Chesterfield McCrory
Julia Peacock
Ellaville
Methodist Church
Hilsman &Co
Atlanta
Negro Detectives Visit Ellaville and Local Whiskey Case
Two black detectives visited Ellaville this week and seventeen Black residents were jailed for illegal whiskey sales. All tried before Mayor E J Hart and found guilty with fines or imprisonment. some released on bail or appealed. Rev J H Stanford of Butler to give next Wednesday night commencement address. Road from Talbotton to Prattsburg in fine condition and travel described as a pleasure.
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Ellaville
E. J. Hart
Talbotton New Era
J. H. Stanford
Butler
Talbotton
Prattsburg
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs and Colds
The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as in greater demand than other cough medicines for colds croup hoarseness bronchial trouble and throat issues. It notes the product is safe prompt effective contains no opiates and is a preferred medicine for children. Wayne Riley.
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Foley
Wayne Riley
Sunday School and Weekend Visit Notes
Miss Martha K. Smith returns Wednesday from an extended stay at Wevely Virginia and will join a congenial weekend party stopping in Richmond. A remark contrasts male and female desires, noting women wish little here below and do not wish it long.
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Talbotton
Martha K. Smith
Wevely
Richmond
Attempted crime by local resident Griffin prompts bond
R W Griffin of Talbotton area was reported to have seized a neighborhood girl outside a home where he had helped care for a sick father. The girl and her father described Griffin gripping her neck and waist and attempting an unmentionable act. Griffin remained jailed as a commitment trial was waived and a $1000 bond set by Judge J D Calhoun, which he has not met.
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R. W. Griffin
Talbotton
Griffin
J. D. Calhoun
Revival plans loom for Methodists next Sunday night
The Methodists announce a revival starting next Sunday at 8 PM for two weeks with pre-meeting prayer services this week. A baby of Mr. and Mrs. J C Murray died in Macon at 10 AM Thursday after hospital care. Oglethorpe High School held a well received commencement with student performances. Rev C S Durden preached at the Auditorium at 11 AM Sunday. Mr and Mrs C T Harden left for Baltimore for eye treatment.
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Press
J. C. Murray
Macon
Oglethorpe High School
Tom Thumb
Bobby Shaftoe
C. 5. Durden
Plains, Ga
C. T. Harden
Baltimore
Harden
Georgia town to build barracks for violator imprisonment
At the 1915 Georgia General Assembly session a bill will be introduced to authorize the Town of Butler to construct and use barracks to imprison violators of town ordinances whenever imprisonment is required by law.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Butler
Wilson To Stop Mexican Trouble
President Wilson prepares a public statement to press Mexican factions to end internal conflict and form a government recognizable by the United States. It cites famine conditions and urges outside influence if factions fail to reach an arrangement, with possible arms embargo as a tool.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Duval West
Confederate Veterans Open 25th Reunion in Richmond
The twenty fifth annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans opened in Richmond with Gen. George P. Harrison presiding in the absence of Gen. Bennett H. Young who is hospitalized. A Hollywood memorial parade marked the opening as the Southern Memorial association and the Sons of Veterans also convened.
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Richmond
United Confederate Veterans
George P. Harrison
Opelika
Ala
Bennett H. Young
Hollywood
Confederates’ Southern Memorial Association
Sons of Veterans
Przemysl Siege Intensifies As Allies Sue For Breakthrough
May recap describes a fierce Austro German effort to trap Przemysl and free troops for Italy and the west. Russians north of Przemysl hold their ground while Austrians and Germans push southeast and seize the railway south of the main line. Lemberg supplies reinforcements as Germans report a ten hour artillery assault east of the Yser canal repulsing the Allies.
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London
Przemys
Italy
Przemysl
Grodek
Przemy
Submarine Sinks Steamer Glenlee Off Brest
A Lloyds dispatch from Ushant reports the French vessel Dixie passed for Brest with the crew of the British steamer Glenlee on board. The Glenlee, a 2,650 ton steamer from Cardiff to Aden, was sunk by a German submarine.
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Glenlee
London
Lloyd’s
Ushant
France
Dixie
Brest
Cardiff
Aden
Western Steamship Company of
Glasgow
Eruptions Persist At Redding Volcano Peak
Redding California Lassen peak erupts again with boiling mud flowing down its sides. Fears for ranger zone investigators as this marks the first anniversary of the peak's activity since May 22. Heavy snows may swell floods of mud beyond the previous outbreak.
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Redding
Cal
Lassen
Ranger
Taft Leads Call for Philadelphia Peace Conference
A committee of 100 prominent Americans led by William H. Taft calls for a June 17 conference at Independence Hall Philadelphia to discuss a League of Peace or League of Nations. The proposal envisions the United States joining a league of powers to use joint military force to deter war.
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International Peace League
New York
William H. Taft
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
League of Peace
League of Nations
United States
League of Powers
Germans Uphold Lusitania Sinking With Held Final Decision
Berlin withholds final reply to US demands over sinking of Lusitania awaiting American answer. Statement references submarine warfare, investigations into Cushing and Gulflight, and possible international inquiry. Berlin defends British ship Lusitania as armed and notes indemnification in justified cases.
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Washington
Germany
Lusitania
United States
Wilson
Gerard
Bryan
Berlin
Herr von Jagow
Lowing
Thi Man
Cushing
International Commission of Inquiry
Alreaay
Tania
London
Great Britain
Sea Wolf Gets Tullochmoor Off Ushant
A Tullochmoor steamer was halted off Ushant by a submarine’s shot. The German commander allowed ten minutes to abandon ship as 26 crew members rowed away with personal effects. The submarine did not board or reveal nationality.
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Sea Wolf
Tullochmoor
London
Ushant
Barry
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Schley County News
Macon County
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H. J. Porter
J. Wentz
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Howard, Ga
America
Gulflight
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