Bar Beer Stand Declared A Nuisance In Vienna
Citizens petitioned for an injunction through Justice U V Whipple and Solicitor General W F George to stop near beer sold by J A Smith. The injunction was granted halting sales. Smith had prior trial for near beer intoxicating at the city court, sentenced to six months, $1000 fine. Judge Henderson adjusted jail term and $100 fine. $400 remain if he vows not to reopen the business.
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U. V. Whipple
W. F. George
J. A. Smith
Vienna
Lentford
Smith
Henderson
Dying Farmer Attacked by Neighbor's Bloodhounds in Douglas
P C Butts, an elderly farmer in Douglas, Georgia, is reportedly dying from injuries after a savage attack by two bloodhounds owned by a neighbor. His neck, body, and limbs were severely lacerated. cries for help were heard, the dogs beaten off, and doctors fear for his life given his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
P. C. Butts
Election Notice for Dooly County Tax Receiver Vacancy
Notice is given that an election will be held in Dooly County on August 31 1909 to fill the tax receiver vacancy caused by the death of H C Brown. The notice is issued by J D Hargrove D D C with date August 9 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly
H. C. Brown
J. D. Hargrove
Doonixa Seeks Dooly County Tax Receiver Seat
For the white voters of Dooly County E J Doonixa announces candidacy for Tax Receiver to fill the unexpired term of the late H C Brown thanking supporters and soliciting continued backing at the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
H.C. Brown
E. J. Doonixa
Bill restricts Negro lodge name use in Georgia politics
Senator Rutherford's bill to preserve exclusive names and badges for fraternal and charitable organizations pauses amid a cited Fulton County injunction case against organizing a Negro lodge of Knights of Pythias. The measure passed 25 to 1, with Senator Perry the sole opponent. A Burwell bill to appoint judges for injunctions and appeals cleared unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Fulton County
Atlanta
Senate passes two Dooly county road bills
Two bills passed by the senate affect Dooly county. Messrs Heard and Beacham report the measures require county commissioners to maintain public thoroughfares into and through the county town and to amend laws governing roads and revenues. When signed by the governor they become law.
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Senate
Dooly County
Messra. Heard and Beacham
Buckholts Bound Over in Murder Committal Trial
Julius Buckholts, a colored man, was bound over on the murder charge after a committal trial before Judge D. L. Henderson at the Findlay courthouse. Col. W. H. Lasseter represented Buckholts while Solicitor General W. F. George led the state's case.
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Henderson
Julius Buckholts
Lucy Kent
Findlay
D. L. Henderson
Col
W. H. Lasseter
W. F. George
Working Beside a Clock Tiresome in the Moat Office
Timekeepers and office staff near the front door complain that constant clock ticking makes the workday drag. A factory timekeeper says the minutes feel like hours and he would quit mentally, while another recalls faster pace when no clock is nearby.
How Fast Does Corn Grow in a Wager Tale
Wallace Rankin reports a Cawego wager from the farm field incident in Oswego where a farmer won five dollars after a stalk of corn grew seven inches in about thirty six hours. The drummer bet against the farmer based on a claim of overnight growth. a crowd observed the growth and the string mark.
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Wallace Rankin
Cawego
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Rankin
Oswego
Planters Bank to Open in Lilly near Vienna
Planters Bank, a new financial institution, will operate in Lilly six miles above Vienna on the A B and A line. The brick building is nearly finished and T P Busbee, a prominent planter, will serve as president. Other officers are not yet learned. Aiming to begin business by early September.
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Planters Bank
Lilly
Vienna
Newa
T. P. Busbee
Brick Store Rising at Lilly
Mr Jodie Roberts is erecting a brick store at Lilly, the town’s second brick building after the bank structure nears completion.
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Jodie Roberts
Lilly
Date of Election Set for Tax Receiver Vacancy
Ordinary J. D. Hargrovan calls for an election to fill the Tax Receiver vacancy caused by H. Brown's death. August 31 is set as the election date. E. J. Dooling of Dooling is the sole announced candidate with no anticipated opposition. The election notice appears in this issue.
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J. D. Hargrovan
H. ©. Brown
August Bist
E. J. Dooling
Dooling
Sears quits work ends era of mail order founder
Chicago August 7 Richard W Sears telegraph operator turned founder of Sears Roebuck & Co retires at 45 with a fortune of 25 million after selling half his holdings to a New York syndicate He rose from $50 a month as an operator to leading the world’s largest mail order house and saved about 1.6 million annually over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard W. Sears
Sears Roebuck & Co
New York
Redwood Falls
Minn
Between Horns of a Dilemma in Bright Bits
A witty montage of quips about society, class, and gender from various papers. Jokes touch on wealth, Chicago corruption, suffrage, European labor, and odd home remedies, with playful exchanges among readers. The snippets reflect early 20th century humor and social commentary.
Failing to Halt Soldier Killed in Atlanta
Edward W. Couster a private in Company D Seventeenth Infantry was shot and killed this afternoon after fleeing a sentry who ordered him to halt He had just taken a glass of near beer at a nearby saloon when the guard entered He leaped the door and fence and was shot after refusing to halt twice
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Atlanta
Edward W. Couster
Seventeenth Infantry
Counter
Pure Bred Hogs Prove Superior in Farm Test
A farmer compared scrub hogs with pure Berkshire stock. At five months scrub pigs weighed 76 pounds while Berkshire reached 146 pounds. By 10 to 12 months scrub reached 227 pounds net versus 298 pounds for Berkshire. Loss at seven cents per pound plus higher initial cost favored pure breds. Regular feeding and single-breed growth yielded better pork output.
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Ot Farm
Berkshire
W. C. Crook
Raleigh
N.C
Contract let for 500000 mill in Columbus Georgia
Columbus Georgia August 6 The contract to build the new mill for the Columbus Manufacturing Company at North Highlands has been awarded to Thompson Brothers of Birmingham. Construction will start soon and the facility will double the present plant’s capacity with a cost of 3500,000. The company produces brown cottons and maintains a large trade in China and the Orient.
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Columbus
Columbus Manufacturing Company
North Highlands
Thompson & Brothers
Birmingham
China
Orient
Card Of Thanks From Mrs H C Brows and Children
The family expresses gratitude to the people of Vienna for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of their loved one. They wish God’s kindness to reward all who helped.
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Vienna
H. C. Brows
Vacation Time Faces Women With Double Duty
A reflection notes how the average woman juggles travel prep and daily chores leaving little opportunity to rest before resuming normal work. The piece underscores the strain of domestic labor amid holiday plans and return.
Cordele Ga Classified Ad Seeks Hustling Partners
We are manufacturers of fast moving goods. One or two hustling men wanted to handle same. Good terms with desirable parties. P. O. Box 113, Cordele, Ga.
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Scree P. O
Cordele, Ga
Georgia Senate backs tighter protection for game birds
Atlanta Aug 7 Votes 24 to 10 to pass a bill increasing Georgia game safety. A state game commissioner will be appointed at 2600 salary to enforce the act with county and district wardens. Licenses cost 1 for non residents and hunting rules limit daily take and season dates for quail dove and other wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Senate
House
Harrell
Slater
Georgia Legislature Vaudeville Free Show Handbill
A pink circular from Banktime promotes a vaudeville style show about the Georgia legislature in Atlanta. It urges readers to show tax receipts and attend to see scenes of politicians and a chorus singing about farm and daily costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Macon
Atlanta
Georgia
Watson Sells Farm Near City to Simmons
C E Watson sold his 50 acre farm on the city edge to R L Simmons for 27 50 per acre yesterday. Watson plans to reinvest in a Turner county farm but will hold possession until January first.
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C. E. Watson
R. L. Simmons
Mr. Watson
Turner County
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Pilec
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