Georgia Congressman E B Lewis seeks another term
Representative E B Lewis of Georgia announces re election for the Sixty first Congress on a platform of tariff revision and currency reform He says he will retire after the next term and thanks constituents for their support He notes prior achievements including banking and real estate lending legislation and aims to secure funds for district public buildings and a soldier's home in Fitzgerald.
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Washington
E. B. Lewis
Georgia
Democratic House of Representatives
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Banking and Currency Committee
Fitzgerald
New City Water System Nears Completion
The contractor Mr. Wagner has nearly finished installing new water mains and a pump for the jetty. The new pump draws water from a tested well producing about 600 gallons per minute, with mains now connected to the old system. Fire pressure tests reached the court house steeple, about 120 feet high, signaling a superior water system for Vienna once finalized.
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Wagner
Court House
Vienna
A Warmer Reception at Local Churches
Letter from L A Hitt urges a warmer church welcome with heated buildings and steadfast service. He praises Vienna residents who attend regularly, hopes to draw in the sick and absent, and promises a free cure for Sunday sickness for those who cannot attend church.
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Bro
Ephor
House of God
Bvo
Vienna
L. A. Hitt
Post office stamp ruling threatens small town papers
The 1-cent stamp rule for arrears will force publishers to withhold papers, halving business and likely cutting routes. Farmers pay in fall, causing subscriptions to lapse and papers to be discontinued. The R F D system will suffer more than ever, with only three months allowed on daily papers.
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Camilla Enterprise
Post Office Department
Ft. F. D
Vinegar defined for dealers of the state
Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson issued an order finding several Georgia merchants violating pure foods laws on vinegar. Seven misbranding cases cited including Brewer & Rogers Griffin Edward Bros Griffin H J Oliver Griffin Paul Flint Griffin Willis Cider Augusta and Allen & Baxley Augusta. Dealers were found labeling distilled or other terms as vinegar. White vinegar defined as distilled vinegar with modifiers needed.
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T. G. Hudson
Ibali
Brewer & Rogera
Griffin
Edward Bros
H. J. Oliver
Paul Flint
Willis Cider Co
Augusta
Allen & Baxley
G. Hupson
Fenn-Forrester Wedding at Fenn Residence
Miss Rosalie Fenn and W. R. Forrester wed Wednesday at six at the Fenn home on 13th avenue with Rev. F W Cramer officiating. The parlor blend of pink and white carnations and palms framed the ceremony, Mrs. J W Bivins played the wedding march, the bride wore Atlantic blue, and the couple will reside in Cowarts Alabama after a Florida tour.
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A. J. Fenn
13Th Ave
Rosalie Fenn
W. R. Forrester
F. W. Cramer
J. W. Bivins
Ordinary's Office Registration Open for 1908 Book
Registration book now open at Court House for the Ordinary's office for 1908. Do not fail to register. C. R. Morcan, T. C. D.O.
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Court House
C. R. Morcan
T.c. D.O
War Claims May Be Paid By South Under Unanimous Bill
Washington D C February 11 About 10 000 000 may be secured from the government by people of the South if the House Committee on War Claims reports the bill into law The measure gives the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims for captured and abandoned property sold during the Civil War and the proceeds credited to the U S treasury The bill allows refunds to those who prove ownership and loyalty to the Union within two years after the war but the Amnesty Proclamation of 1866 came too late to file lawsuits The bill aims to restore money to original owners of confiscated property and sold during the war
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Washington, D. C
South
House Committee On War Claims
Court of
United States Treasury
United States
Shiloh Siftings and Local Happenings Reported
The Farmers' Union met at Shiloh Saturday with a large crowd and a bountiful dinner. Social and literary events were hosted at Mr and Mrs W L Coppedges's last Friday. Roger Jackson traveled to Albany on business. Dan Lane killed a 473 pound hog last week. M isses Ella Pearl and Ruby Not visiting Richwood. Rev Albert Lane held Sunday service. several residents travel for work and visits.
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Farmers’ Union
Shiloh
The
League
W. L. Coppedges
Roger Jackson
Albany
W. R. Brown
Ashburn
Sallie Murray
Baby
Loam
J. E. Brown
G. P. Lewis
Americus
Harris Dixon
Oscar Boland
Albert Lane
Ella
Pearl
Ruby Not
Richwood
Dan Lane
Yellow Fever Cure Advised With Olive Oil and Lime
A London correspondent claims immediate olive oil and lime juice can neutralize yellow fever once symptoms show. The dose should be repeated until vomiting and purging occur, then convalescence follows. The writer cites personal proof and numerous successes in Cuba and South America.
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London
Cuba
South America
Fire destroys two large Franklin County buildings in Butler
A morning blaze of incendiary origin leveled two two story structures owned by E. Brown and Davis with Miss Marion West and O. M. Colbert as occupants. Loss estimated at 7000 dollars with 2000 dollars insured. Nearby towns report additional violence and indictments as courts prepare to hear forgery charges.
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Butler
E. Brown
L. O. Davis
Marion West
O. M. Colbert
Trial Nears in Davidson County Torture Case
Davidson county awaits the Shoaf trial over charges of torturing four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fields of High Point. The child suffered severe injuries during a six week period of alleged cruel treatment by the Shoafs, former friends of the Fields family. The suspects were jailed then released on heavy bail.
City jurors not needed for next Tuesday session
Judge D. L. Henderson says jurors are not needed next Tuesday and written notices have been sent to jurors. Parties and witnesses in criminal cases to be tried before the jury will not be required to return for the session next week.
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D. L. Henderson
Train wreck near Senoia kills seventeen aboard
Report from Columbus dated February 18 states an Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic service train derailed near Senoia Georgia last night. Seventeen African American passengers aboard are reported killed.
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Columbus
Senoia
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Valdosta
Lyhohers Judio Doroas
Florida Line
Jack Long
Long
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Ron
Sapp
J. J. Weaver
Juniper, Ga
W. O. Bowden
Flat Rock
C. E. Daves
Rome
Thomson
Will Richards
John Rich
Hild
North Carolina
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