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February 23, 1910
The Dawson News
Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia
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The Supreme Court of Georgia upholds Shellman's ordinance banning near-beer and beverages over 0.25% alcohol, dissolving an injunction won by W. T. Saxon in lower court. Judge Edwards represented the city council.
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SHELLMAN REMAINS SUDLESS.
Anti-Near Beer Ordinance Held Valid By the Supreme Court.
The supreme court has handed down a decision whereby the near-beer ordinance drafted by the city council of Shellman will remain inviolate and in full rigor, prohibiting the sale of any "near beverage" containing more than a quarter of one per cent. alcohol and eliminating near-beer and practically every other concoction. An injunction was issued against the town ordinance, but the supreme court has ruled that the injunction doesn't fit the case, because of an old law that a court of equity cannot interfere with the enforcement of criminal laws. Judge W. C. Worrill of the superior court of the Pataula circuit granted the injunction which the supreme court now dissolves.
The suit for injunction was brought by W. T. Saxon to stay the operation of the ordinance. Saxon won out in the lower court, but he loses now.
Judge M. C. Edwards of Dawson represented the Shellman council in the litigation.
Anti-Near Beer Ordinance Held Valid By the Supreme Court.
The supreme court has handed down a decision whereby the near-beer ordinance drafted by the city council of Shellman will remain inviolate and in full rigor, prohibiting the sale of any "near beverage" containing more than a quarter of one per cent. alcohol and eliminating near-beer and practically every other concoction. An injunction was issued against the town ordinance, but the supreme court has ruled that the injunction doesn't fit the case, because of an old law that a court of equity cannot interfere with the enforcement of criminal laws. Judge W. C. Worrill of the superior court of the Pataula circuit granted the injunction which the supreme court now dissolves.
The suit for injunction was brought by W. T. Saxon to stay the operation of the ordinance. Saxon won out in the lower court, but he loses now.
Judge M. C. Edwards of Dawson represented the Shellman council in the litigation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court Decision
Near Beer Ordinance
Injunction Dissolved
Alcohol Prohibition
Shellman Council
What entities or persons were involved?
W. T. Saxon
Judge W. C. Worrill
Judge M. C. Edwards
Shellman Council
Where did it happen?
Shellman
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Key Persons
W. T. Saxon
Judge W. C. Worrill
Judge M. C. Edwards
Shellman Council
Location
Shellman
Story Details
The Supreme Court upholds Shellman's near-beer ordinance prohibiting beverages with more than 0.25% alcohol, dissolving an injunction granted by Judge Worrill in the superior court of the Pataula circuit. W. T. Saxon, who sought the injunction, loses the case. Judge Edwards represented the council.