In 1902, the town was being asked to allow George Maharry the right to open a saloon, general store and pool hall on Main Street.
The town, however, had other ideas. Saying no to booze was easy for two-thirds of the town. And they gathered in Brookville to make that abundantly clear.
George was part of a somewhat prominent family for the time. The guy lived until he was 79, spending his final years in a somewhat simple state in Fairfield. Alt spelling on the name: Meharry, in case you go looking for him.
The Fairfield blog has several entries that discuss alcohol, Prohibition, its effects and the nature of corn, corn whiskey and other forms of entertainment. Consult the menu on the right for more.
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