Saved from gallows in Crisp County case
Charley Brown, a Black man condemned for the murder of another Black man, received a thirty day respite from Governor Smith after Cordele attorneys presented new evidence. The prison commission endorsed the delay and a life and death telegram to Cordele was delivered despite a strike, halting the hanging minutes before execution.
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Charley Brown
Cordele
Smith
Crisp County
J. T. Jeter
O. T. Gower
Western Union Telegraph Company
Snake 100 Years Old Blown Up by Dynamite
Columbus Ga August 22 A man from Woodbury Ga recounts a blast on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad where a huge rattlesnake was blown from its den by dynamite in mountain debris The snake weighed 18 pounds had 101 rattles and a button and died from the shock The piece ends with a wind story of a cyclone adopted boy returning to Iowa homes with a farmer and Missouri lineage
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Columbus
Woodbury
Atlanta, Birmingham & Attic
Iowa
Harrison County
Missouri
Dooly County Road Tax Notice for September 1907
Notice to all road tax payers that the first Saturday in September is set to collect the road tax for 1907. Taxpayers are urged to meet the collector at their respective location on that day.
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Dooly County
DeWitts Yi Salve For Piles Burns Soves
Notice to the public from Z J and I J Russell on turning off their mill pond near Mystic Irwin County Ga on Wednesday Sept 18 1907 One dollar pays for one fare Plenty of fine fishing The pond has not been turned off in thirteen years No seine will be allowed no shooting Everyone will have a fair showing Don’t forget the date Sept 18 1907 Mystic Ga פת
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Z. J
I. J. Russell
Mystic
Irwin County
Vienna Receives Her First Bale of New Cotton
Cents Vienna received her first bale of new cotton Tuesday about noon. It was brought in by Frank Brown from the Modella Farm and marketed at Lasseter's warehouse. The bale weighed 877 pounds and was classed at strict middling. It was purchased by Mr. Joseph Burns at 18 12 cents per pound.
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Vienna
Frank Brown
Modella
Lasseter
Joseph Burns
Henpecks Triumph Over Dudes In Tueces Game
The Henpecks beat the Dudes 19 to 6 on Tuesday afternoon increasing their season tally to six wins in ten games. Gate receipts totaled 107 dollars to support a Confederate monument in the city park. The crowd included cheering wives and children and the Henpecks received spirited applause after each victory.
Wrights Lucius Plum Sparks Salary Battle in State Legislature
A bill to raise insurance clerk pay drew scrutiny on Controller-General Wright who also earns $10,000 yearly as insurance commissioner. The Dawson News urged an ethics inquiry while noting Wright’s favorable treatment by the legislature. The session defeated the measure and blocked higher Supreme Court pay, preserving state savings.
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Wright
Lucius Plum
Dawson News
Supreme
Notice of dissolution at Vienna Lumber and Supply Co
J. J. Cooper assumes all liabilities and becomes sole owner as W R Vaughn dissolves ties with Vienna Lumber and Supply Co dated August 2 1guT. The notice states the retirement from the business and transfer of satirical interest to Cooper.
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Vienna Lumber and Supply Co
Fim
J. J. Cooper
W. R. Vaughn
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Ta Cures All Coughs
A historical advertisement claims Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Ta cures coughs and expels colds by gently clearing the bowels. The claim frames the product as a universal tonic.
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Kennedy
Judge Hines Named Attorney for Railroad Commission
Judge James K. Hines of Atlanta was appointed by Governor Smith as attorney to the new railroad commission at 2500 dollars a year for a four year term. The post covers advisory duties and in court cases the commission may involve, previously handled by the attorney general. Judge Hines was once a populist candidate for governor against the Democratic nominee.
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James K. Hines
Atlanta
Smith
Railroad Commission
Hines
Supreme Bench
Andrew J. Cobb
Atlanta Constitution
Not an Unjust Tax: A Call for Equal Rights to All
A public plea argues against a proposed 1 percent gross income tax on railroads and corporations, defending Georgia’s tax stance and urging equal treatment for farmers facing taxes. It claims railroads already pay fair rates and notes historic discontent among privileged interests with democratic reforms. It closes with a demand to grant railroads and other corporations a square deal.
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Great Public Utility Corporation
Georgia
Byromville Receives New Bale of Cotton
News reached this office that a new bale of cotton was carried to Byromville from the farm of W. McKenzie. It weighed 607 pounds and sold for 15 cents per pound totaling 91.05 dollars. Seed weighed 86 13 bushels at 25 cents per bushel. The total was 100.18 dollars. The cotton was ginned at Byrom & Sons gin and weighed 28 pounds more seed than weight of bale.
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Preas
Byromville
W. McKenzie
Byrom & Sons
Remarkable Case in a Los Angeles Market
A stern man enters a San Fernando road butcher shop and laments unpaid debts. He recalls a sign urging payment by the week and recounts a stranger who unexpectedly repaid a 14 year old grocery bill, refusing drinks and a photo. The tale highlights debt, luck, and old acquaintances.
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San Fernando Road
Los Angeles Times
Santa Monica
People Demand Fair Name Treatment for Railroads
A statement calls for lawful protection of railroad corporations to ensure they earn a just and reasonable profit while maintaining peaceful relations between the public and the rail lines.
Governor Faces Question Over Locker Tax Debate
The Atlanta Constitution notes readers urge Governor Smith to veto a locker tax tied to clubs keeping intoxicants. It explains no locker tax bill exists, but a $500 tax was added in the general tax act to curb potential locker use if prohibition law allows it. The veto would not fully end the issue.
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Smith
General Assembly
Atlanta Constitution
Texas Court Ruling on Telephone Marriage Sparks Legal Question
The Nolan county decision upholds that a marriage by telephone is not legal, risking a rush of remarriages in Texas. The case ties to the $250000 Thomas Wimberly estate, contested by relatives who argued the validity of such a ceremony. The court required a minister or judge plus witnesses to attest a valid marriage.
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Texas
Nolan County
Thomas Wimberly
Twins Visit Hon Dick Russell Home in Winder
Twin boys arrived just before midnight at the home of Judge R B Russell of the State Court of Appeals in Winder Ga. The judge receives congratulations as the family grows. Both Mrs Russell and the twins are reported well.
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Winder
R. B. Russell
State Court of Appeals
For Sale of Farm Land and Equipment
For sale 157 acres of land includes 3 mules 1 mare 16 hogs 1 cow guaranteed to yield 4 gallons of milk new mowing machine wagons and all farming implements. Contact Cw McDonald tox 6B FB.
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McDonald
Georgia State Sanitarium appoints new head
Milledgeville August 22 Dr. M. M. Jones elected superintendent of the Georgia State Sanitarium to succeed the late Dr. T. O. Powell. Jones has been second assistant physician at the institution for years and was chosen at the trustees meeting today. He is described as a capable and popular official.
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Milledgeville, Ga
M. M. Jones
Georgia State Sanitarium
T. O. Powell
the Sanitarium
When Nellie Makes Fifteen A Week
A September Woman's Home Companion essay argues that modern mothers urge daughters toward wage earning and business life, often neglecting domestic training. It contends daughters adopt independence, misperceive domestic work, and only after wage-earning women face losses will they choose wisely between home and career.
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Nellie
Land for sale near Hawkinsville Wilcox County Georgia
Opportunity for money seekers to buy 700 acres or 4 1 2 lots of wild land within 2 miles of Hawkinsville and the Florida Southern railroad and within 5 miles of Pitts Georgia. Timber 150 to 200 thousand feet per jet. Land can be bought cheaper in next 400 days and resold for 100 per acre within 3 years. Titles OK with warranty deed. Respond by letter to P O Box 277 Cordele Georgia.
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Wilcox County
Hawkinsville
Florida Southern Railroad
Pitts
Wanted To Buy Cattle Tin Aid
A brief notice seeking purchase of cattle tin aid with payment in cash. Contact Hegidio Lens for details or offers.
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Hegidio
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DeWitt
J. J. Bussell
Modella Farm
Henpecks
Commission
Los Angeles
Fliat Street
Dick Russell
State Sanitarium
Dr. Powell
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