By Henry Bryant
150 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia, today’s Constitution reports on the activities of The United States Courts and the proceedings of Federal Judge, Hon. John Erskin, presiding. In the District Court there are presented fourteen cases, one after the other, for illicit distilling of whisky.
Long-time Federal Judge and future Oakland Cemetery resident, John Erskine (Also the namesake of Erskine Fountain in Grant Park)
