Prohibition Amendment Urged By State Anti-Saloon League
A Georgia letter from the State Anti-Saloon League calls for adopting a constitutional prohibition amendment and electing lawmakers who back it. It urges funding and support to expand league reach, enforce strict laws, and wage a sustained campaign to make prohibition part of the state constitution.
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People ‘of
Georgia
State Anti-Saloon League
Headquarters Committee
Anti-Saloon League
League
Citi
Friends of Prohibition
Orders Road To Reduce Speed On Georgia Line
Atlanta Feb 26 The Railroad Commission ordered the Fitzgerald Ocilla and Broxton Railway to reduce passenger train speed to ten miles per hour until required repairs are completed The commission cites a report from a track walker showing the line in very bad condition and a twenty two mile per hour running time deemed dangerous The company must repair tracks within thirty days and continue the reduced speed in the interim
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Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Fitzgerald, Ocilla and Broxton Railway Company
South
Georgia
H. C. McFadden
S. G. McLen
Card of Thanks for Mrs Kate McCorvey’s Illness Support
Mr and Mrs M B Peavy Mrs Clara Bowen and Mrae Della Wilkes publicly thank friends and neighbors for generous timely assistance and sympathy in the last illness of their kinswoman Mrs Kate McCorvey. They convey sincere appreciation and pledge that the kindness will never be forgotten.
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M. B. Peavy
Clara Bowen
Della Wilkes
Kate McCorvey
Anti-Saloon League launches aggressive state campaign
The plan calls for clear stand on the central issue from all legislative hopefuls, with those who dodge the question labeled against it. Rev. J. C. Solomon, state superintendent, and associates will stay active in the field, speaking and organizing, while Associate Superintendent J. B. Richards oversees campaign finances and coordinates with over a hundred state leaders and cooperating forces from headquarters.
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J. C. Solomon
C. M. Ledbetter
W. C. Floyd
J. B. Richards
A.R. Holderby
W.W. Landrum
D. D
A. W.farlinger
John D. Jordan
S. R. Belk
F. L. Seely
A. C. Bruce
R. N. Fickett
James L. Mason
E. C. Cartledge
Junius W. Mallard
Hon E B Lewis Will Not Seek Re Election
Hon E B Lewis announces he will not run for re election after his current term. The veteran Democrat and ranking member on the banking and currency committee emphasizes planters’ interests and the need for experienced leadership in the coming two years. The Third District urged to return him to secure key legislation on collateral for bank loans and post office funding.
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Lewis
Congress
Banking and Currency Committee
Americas
Service at Prince of Peace Church Vienna March 1 8.80 p m
A service of the Episcopal church will be held at the church of the Prince of Peace in Vienna next Lord's Day March 1 at 8.80 p.m. The Rev. Vicar of Cordele will officiate and preach. You are cordially invited.
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Episcopal Church
Shirts Arrive for Line of Boys at Heard & Sons
A shipment of boys shirts just arrived from J. P. Heard & Sons, expanding stock for the kids line. The delivery begins promptly at Heard & Sons with pricing and sizes to fit young shoppers.
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J. P, Heard & Sons
Over State News and Georgia Case Updates
Helena reports primary results with fifteen hundred votes cast for local officers including Meadows Cameron Williams Maloy Merchant Williams Miller and Ault in Helena district. Georgia Supreme Court hears Central of Georgia back tax dispute as state seeks $825000 while Central opposes a general passenger fare agreement. Savannah records the hanging of Willie Rogers at 11 18, detailing his calm demeanor and the crime of killing his wife in a West Broad street restaurant with his child present.
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Helena
Telfair
J. Meadows
J. W. Cameron
G. C. Williams
C. W. Maloy
J. S. Marchant
J. D. Williams
T. Miller
W. R. Ault
Atlanta
Central of Georgia
Supreme Court
of Georgia
Central
Superior Court
Smith
Hitch
Chatham
Rogers
West Broad Street
Cann
Pardon Board
Barn and contents destroyed on a Wednesday
Mr J E Joiner of this city suffered the loss of his barn crib and contents on his plantation near Drayton Wednesday afternoon about 1 o clock A mowing machine reaper and wagon plus corn and fodder were burned The total loss is about 600 dollars with no insurance.
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J. E. Joiner
Drayton
The Bachelor Girls Club Hosts Entertaining Evening
The Bachelor Girls Club enjoyed a Friday evening at Judge and Mrs. J. D. Hargrove home hosted by Mises Virginia Collier. Miss Eula Joiner won a bouquet in a furniture contest. Dining room chafing dishes provided a tasty finale. Next meeting planned with Miss Fannie Sue Lasseter.
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Bachelor’Girls’ Club
Mises Virginia Collier
J. D. Hargrove
Eula Joiner
Fannie Sue Lasseter
Notice to Register Voters Across Districts
Registration books are available in multiple districts including O E Jenkins in Dooling, J L Martin in Byromville, P G Lindsey in Unadilla, W O Sanders in Pinehurst, Findley Charlie Wilson in Findley, A B Tippett in Tippettville, and the Court House. C R Morcan TC DC urges residents to register to be qualified to vote in the coming primary.
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Let
O. E. Jenkins
Dooling
J. L. Martin
Byromville
P. G. Lindsey
Unadilla
J. W. Sanders
Pinehurst
W. O Sanders
Findley
Charlie Wilson
A. B. Tippett
Tippettville
Court House
A. P. Gains
Dray
C. R. Morcan
T.C
D.C
Elevator accident injures two in Macon
In Macon Georgia on February 26 a cable elevator at the Hotul La nier building dropped from the third floor to the basement. Roy Routzahan of the National Cash Register Company was badly bruised and the Black elevator boy running the car was hurt. No one was seriously injured.
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Macon
Hotul Lanier
Roy Routzahan
National Cash Register Company
Perry Citizen J D Tharpe Dies at 78 in Georgia
Perry Feb 26 J D Tharpe prominent citizen and planter of Houston county died at his home seven miles from Perry of heart disease at 78 He leaves a wife and five children Mrs J C Solomon Atlanta Mrs R S Menry Chattanooga Mrs J B Riley Augusta Tharpe Macon and Colson Tharpe Heard Ga The funeral was held at his home this afternoon at 1 30 and the remains were taken to Perry for interment in Evergreen cemetery
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Perry
J. D. Tharpe
Houston County
Tharpe
The
Baptist Church
J. C. Solomon
Atlanta
R. 8. Menry
Chattanooga
J. B. Riley
Augusta Tharpe
Macon
Colson Tharpe
Heard
Evergreen Cemetery
Registration Book Open at Court House for 1908
Notice announces registration now open at the Ordinary's office for 1908. C R Moncan, T Cc D C urges residents not to miss registering and directs inquiry to the Court House.
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Court ‘House
C. R. Moncan
T.cc. D.C
Tragic Engine Accident in Macon Injures Repairman
Arthur Roberts, 22, a G and F road employee, was crushed under a freight engine while working beneath it at Macon. He lay blocked, as the throttle moved forward, and both his left arm and right leg were badly mangled. He was taken to Macon Hospital where amputation may be required after surgery.
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Arthur Roberts
Roberts
G. W. Roberts
First Street
Macon
Jan
Macon News
Fire Destroys Barns On J Hy Jordan Place
On Wednesday afternoon a fire broke out at the J Hy Jordan place in this city. Strong winds spread the blaze to Col L L Woodward’s nearby barn and to smaller structures near the residence of Mrs J M Carmack. The fire threatened the house, but firefighters and citizens saved it. Losses were largely covered by insurance.
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J. Hy Jordan Place
Fire’ Company
Col. L. L. Woodward
Jordan Lot
J. M. Carmack
Bryan's Views on Religion and Prices at J P Heard
The speaker extols religion over politics noting religion shapes eternal existence while politics governs a earthly arc. He emphasizes fear of God as wisdom and urges living by a clear Bible message though mysteries remain. Also mentions upcoming special prices on shoes and clothing at J P Heard & Sons next week.
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Earth
J.P. Heard & Sons
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Eague
Fitzgerald, Ocilla
Broxton
E. B- Lewis
Americas Times
Savannah
Willie Rogers
Effingham County
Ton
Bryan
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