Georgia Enacts Strict Prohibition Law From 1908
The Atlanta Constitution reports Georgia will bar the manufacture and sale of whiskey wine and malt beverages within state borders beginning January 1 1908. Only pure alcohol for medical use or hospitals and denatured or wood alcohol for arts will be allowed. The piece urges strict enforcement as civic duty and notes local option was rejected by the legislature.
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Georgia
Smith
General Assembly
Savannah
Chattahoochee
Rabun Gap
Tybee Light
Hang the cork screw beside the old musket
A reflective note suggests preserving relics by hanging a corkscrew next to a historic musket for future generations. It frames a plan to show sons how the item was used and kept, implying a family folklore of craft and memory.
Chasseur’s Sacrifice at Montmirail Cheers a Soldier’s Resolve
In the February 1814 Montmirail action Major Bancel treats wounded while an old mounted chasseur calmly smokes a pipe atop a torn leg. The officer jokes that he has had his dose and cannot do more, embodying stoic bravery amid battle.
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Montmirail
Europe
Bancel
Lincoln's early grocery venture ends in failure
J. V. Quarles in Putnam's recounts Abraham Lincoln's first business partnership Berry & Lincoln a grocery venture that collapsed after hunger and thirst split the stock. The sale misfired leaving Lincoln liable for all debts and teaching him the legal lesson that a partner is solidum. A barrel found Blackstone's Commentaries in a customer's barrel sparked his legal interest.
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Harvard
Lincoln
One Berry
Berry & Lincoln
Berry
Mr. Lincoln
Jack Sprat
Foreclosure of Mortgage in Washington County Georgia
In Washing ton County superior court March term 1907 Kelly and Co seek mortgage foreclosure against J H Alford for a 400 note dated January 15 1906 on Hay's Place a 52 acre tract. Rule Nisi orders payment by next term or mortgage foreclosed. equity of redemption barred and service per law.
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Superior Court
Kelly & Co
Rotary
J. H. Alford
G.M. Washington County
Georgia
Hay’s Place
Harriet Salter
Tom Dyer
J. R. Daniel
Kelly & Company
B. T. Rawiinas
C. M.C
W. Jorpay
Fire Insurance Rates Spark City Debate in Sandersville
Sandersville residents press for lower fire insurance rates arguing the South eastern Tariff Association fixes prices higher than needed. A municipal league committee will discuss with the Governor and Attorney General in Atlanta to challenge the rates and seek relief if lawful avenues fail.
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Sandersville
Southeastern Tariff Association
Municipal League
Athens
Atlanta
Tariff Association
Penny Delivery Offer From Strange's Studio
Douglas Rogers will deliver the Augusta Herald to your home nightly at eight o clock for ten cents a week covering daily and Sunday editions.
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Strange
Douglas Rogers
Agusta Herald
Sheriff Sales in Georgia Washington County August 1907
Notice of Sheriff sale in Sandersville Georgia Washington County on the first Tuesday in August 1907. Various property including horses, cows, a shotgun, sewing machine, furniture, lumber, coffins, wagons and wares from multiple debtors, levied by court orders with proceeds to satisfy city court and other claims.
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Georgia
Washington County
Court House
Sandersville
Lake
Laura
Pearl
C. H. Cook
J. A. Wilson
Fifa
Singer
Johnson Jackson
Lawrence Wee Co
Williams Organ
G. R. Hendrix
City Court of
Lawrence Furniture Co
Levy
Tennille Coffin and Casket Co
Flood & Conklin Co
Mike Mitchell
T. Warthen & Bro
M. Moy
Notice to Sell Land in Washington County Georgia
The ordinary of Washington County Georgia is asked to allow the sale of William Watkins estate lands located in the county. The request, filed by executors T A Willkins and J B Cox, cites the will and a codicil dated July 19 1901 for distribution. The hearing is set for the regular August 1907 term.
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Georgia
Washington County
William Watkins
Court of Ordinary
T. A. Willkins
J. B. Cox
Wm. Watkins
Ordinary's Office Notice of Administration and Land Sale
Ordinary's Office announces two petitions. A. Wiggins and J. B. Cox seek leave to sell William Watkins deceased land. objections due by first Monday in August. Byrd B. Lovett Jr seeks letters of administration for W B Bennett estate. hearing set for first Wednesday in August. O. D. Tuiapen, Ordinary.
Administrator’s Dismission Petition for Henry Hawkins Estate
T. D. Hawkins, administrator of the estate of Henry Hawkins deceased, states he has fully discharged duties and prays for letters of dismission. Notify all persons concerned to show cause on or before the first Monday in August why he should not be discharged from trust, O. D. Taigpen, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Washington County
T. D. Hawkins
Henry Hawkins
O. D. Taigpen
Guardian seeks permission to sell ward Ella Tea cock land
Guardian Susie Rheney applies in Laurens County to the Superior Court for leave to sell the ward’s one half undivided interest in a 550 acre tract on Pugh's Creek in Laurens County. The sale aims to reinvest proceeds in real estate or securities under court direction due to management difficulty and low income. The request notes both ward and petitioner reside in Washington County, and the sale is dated May 2, 1907.
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Georgia
Washington County
Ella Mary Teacock
Sandersville
B. T. Rawlings
Superior Court of the Middle Circuit
Laurens County
Susie Rheney
Ella Peacok
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure Promises Refund Guarantee
TheOnly guaranteed kidney remedy offered with a money back promise after one bottle if not satisfied. Available through druggists for 50 cents.
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Smith
Application for Administration in Walter Sanford estate
Ordinary's Office notes on June 7 1907 that R Tucker applied for letters of administration on the estate of Walter Sanford Sr deceased. The hearing is set for the first Monday in July as OC D Timeren, Ordinary, to preside.
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Georgia
Washington County
R. Tucker
Walter Sanford, Sr
OC. D. Timeren
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal blood and skin purifier. It claims to heal sores, rashes, eczema, cancer, scrofula, rheumatism, and other conditions, with a large bottle priced at $1 and samples offered by the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta
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Herald Publishing Co
J. B. Taylor
Mgr
Lincoln’s Grocery
Evans & Evans Attorneys AT Law
Sandersville, Ga
Sheriff's Sales
Holt & Brother
Wes
Jockey Club
Columbia
W. L. Doolittle
A. Wiggins
C. D. Tateren
Byrd B. Lovett, Jr
M. L. Gross
W.B. Bennett
O. D. Tuiapen
Moseley
New York City
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