Newton County GaArchives News.....SOMEWHAT PERSONAL September 19, 1889
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The Georgia Enterprise September 19, 1889
     Through the untiring efforts of Col. James G. Lester, the sentence of Mr. 
Robert W. Bagby, who was recently convicted in Newton County of violating the 
local option law, was commuted Friday by Governor Gordon. The court decreed 
that Mr. Bagby should pay $250. On payment of the costs he will now be set at 
liberty. A strong appeal was made to the governor to obtain his release. Col. 
Lester secured the names of the county officers, the jury that found the 
verdict, and other prominent citizens, praying that the Governor relieve Mr. 
Bagby of this fine. Col. Lester has a kind, generous heart, that always warms 
to anyone in misfortune, and he never lets an opportunity pass to do good to 
others.


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