Swift Creek Distilling Co Pleads Guilty in Georgia
Swift Creek Distilling Co a Macon liquor wholesaler pleaded guilty to selling liquor via a private Sandersville Macon telephone line and an agent. Judge Rawlings fined $500 noting the offense occurred before the prohibition law took full effect. Cases against Block partners were dismissed as the firm was then out of business.
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Swift Creek Distilling Com
Macon
Rawlings
Georgia
Sandersvill
Swift Creek Company
Messrs. A
N. M. Block
Manager of Herald Visits Davisboro
The Time Herald manager visits Davisboro, praising the town’s thriving commerce and hospitable people. The piece highlights Davisboro’s strong farming region location in middle Georgia, top local businesses, and growing town life. It closes with advertisements from leading local merchants.
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Herald
Davisboro
Heralp
Tun Heralp
Togo
Middle Georgia
Tasteless and odorless eas er oil at Sandersville Drug Co
An unknown substance described as tasteless and odorless oil was reported at Sandersville Drug Company. Authorities advised caution while investigations continue to determine origin and potential uses. Local shoppers were advised to avoid contact until further guidance is issued by officials.
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Sandersville Drug Co
Hardwick Seeks Roosevelt Secrets From Government Files
Washington March five A House resolution by Representative Hardwick demands that President Roosevelt submit to Congress all information collected by the Bureau of Corporations on combinations trusts and giant corporations. It will be referred to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee but becomes privileged in a week for floor consideration. Democratic leaders say the president already has valuable material from the Bureau of Corporations and has kept it back, releasing it selectively.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
House
Hardwick
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Representative Hardwick
Bank to Open in Sandersville Favors Union Members
Farmers Union members in this county favor a new state bank to be located in Sandersville. Enthusiasm runs high for a starting capital of twenty five thousand dollars. No definite plans yet, but Sandersville expects the enterprise to boost local business.
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Farmers’ Union
Sandersville
Mistrial Declared in Franklin Will Case
The will of Mrs. Mary Hall Franklin faced an attack in Washington superior court last week. After hours of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict and a mistrial was declared.
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Mary Hall Franklin
Washington Superior Court
Time of Holding Farmers Union Meetings In County
The Herato announces at members request that meetings of the Farmers Union will start at 9 o clock a m instead of 12 o'clock as formerly, on the second Wednesday of each month in this county.
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Herato
Farmers’ Union
Candidates Making Canvass of County
Active canvass by many candidates fills plow time as travelers meet numerous callers. Babies are kissed in spring as visitors pass, a scene likened to the Sherman era. The text notes unprecedented campaign activity and widespread voter outreach in Washington.
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Sherman
Washington
Judge Reagan Praised by Washington County Bar
The Washington County bar unanimously adopted resolutions praising Judge I. J. Reagan of the Flynt circuit for presiding fairly and impartially over the March term in Washington County Court. The bar commends his courtesy and ability, noting his esteem with both lawyers and the people, adopted March 6th, 1908.
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Rawlings
Jordan
Flynt Circuit
I. J. Reagan
Superior Court
Washington County
B. T. Rawlings
Reagan
H. B. Massey
Clerk Superior Court
Washington Co
Gov Smith Opens Second Campaign in Decatur
Gov. Smith opened his bid for re nomination at Decatur last Wednesday. He defended his administration, urged full enactment of Macon platform pledges, and declared strong support for prohibition and enforcement. He opposed amendments to the law unless backed by friends of the measure. He defended dismissing Commissioner Brown and praised the new railroad commission. The speech drew a solid reception.
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Brown
New Railroad Commission
Washington County Medical Association Officers Elected
Officers were elected for the current year at the Washington County Medical Association meeting last Wednesday. President is Dr J. H. Evans, Vice President Dr R. L. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer Dr S. B. Malone, delegate to the state association Dr Wm Rawlings, board of censors Dr C. D. Redding, Dr W. B. Warthen, Dr H. A. Hermann.
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Washington County Medical Association
J. H. Evans
R. L. Miller
Sec
Treas
5. B. Malone
Wm. Rawlings
Board of Censors
C. D. Redding
W. B. Warthen
H. A. Hermann
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The Good Work of The Grand Jury
Washington county readers are urged to review the general presentments published in this issue. The Herald congratulates the grand jury for its diligence and thoroughness this term and commends the report and its recommendations to the press and public in Georgia.
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Washington County
Grand Jury
Herald
Georgia
Poultry for Sale Rhode Island Red Cockerels Offered
Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale at a reasonable price. Address provided.
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Rhode Island
Sultana placket fastener offered for ladies
Advertisement item lists a Sultana placket fastener priced at 10 cents with a promotion stating it is something every lady needs and noting multiple price mentions including 10 and 50.
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Ors
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Schffner & Marx
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