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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
7
Three residents announce candidacies for Sumter County representative seats pending Democratic primaries in April. John D. Williams states he will work for all people and farm interests, F. W. Griffin seeks party support, and J. Eb. Ship aims to serve after the April 16 primary.
Charles R Crisp announces candidacy for Judge of the City Court of Americas in the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges to discharge duties honestly fairly and impartially to the best of his ability and to be courteous in office.
A notice declares two candidacies for Solicitor General in the Southwestern Circuit. SR Williams and WW Dykes seek the office with the nomination likely in coming months and appeal for voter support ahead of the June 4, 1908 election.
For county treasurer seeks re election with Democratic party support. Williams pledges faithful discharge of all duties of the office and appeals to Democratic voters and friends in Sumter County to back his renomination.
Multiple candidate notices announce runs for Sumter County Board of Commissioners, detailing Democratic primary dates in April 1908 and pledging faithful, impartial service if elected. Signatories include HODGES PET. F. BOLTON JOHN T. FERGUSON and H. J. WEBB, urging citizen support in the upcoming primary.
A set of notices from prospective Sumter County Georgia candidates announces bids for the office of county commissioner. Names include Thomas B. Hooks J L Chambliss J H Daniel J A McDonald Frank Sheffield and Geo Oliver with appeals for Democratic primary support on April 15 1908.
H B Allen announces candidacy for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter County. He names Sam R Heys as deputy and asks for Democratic primary support. He pledges faithful performance of duties.
In a county primary campaign message W P Page asks friends and voters for support for re election as Sumter County tax collector subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. I B Small likewise seeks renewal of confidence from white voters of Sumter County, urging support in the same primary.
A Georgia Democrat announces a campaign for State Treasurer ahead of the June 4 primary. The letter cites more than twenty years of prior service in the office and pledges faithful attention to duties if elected, signing as WM. J. 5P.
Robert R Howe announces candidacy for reelection as Sumter County surveyor subject to the Democratic primary on April 16 seeking voter support. He signs with respect.
C R Winchester announces his candidacy for the office of solicitor of the City Court of Americas, subject to the Democratic primary on April 15, urging the vote and support of friends and all voters of Sumter County. Respectfully.
A formal announcement declares candidacy for the office of Solicitor of the City Court of Ga subject to the primary election on April 15 1908. The message names the candidate Tress and outlines seeking the position through the local electoral process.
A campaign letter from Zack Childers, solicitor of the City Court of Americus, appeals to Sumter County white voters for endorsement and re-election to a full term in the Democratic primary on April 15.
To the voters of Sumter County dated 1908, John A. Cobb appeals for an endorsement seeking a full term as Ordinary, detailing forty three years residence and service to county. Also LN Mott announces candidacy for Ordinary in the Democratic Primary on April 15 1908, pledging undivided attention to duties if elected.
J J Wilson announces he is a candidate for sheriff of Sumter County. He says he seeks the office with support from friends across the county and would appoint George M. Rodgers as his deputy if elected. He asks voters for their backing.
W H Peagin announces candidacy for Sumter County sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on April 15 and asks white voters for support. He pledges full time and best efforts to the office if honored, naming Q W Fuller as deputy sheriff.
J I Heller announces candidacy for the office of Tax Receiver of Sumter County in the Democratic primary on April 16 promising faithful discharge of duties and urging voters to support the ticket Windsor signs the notice.
Ug W. R. Speer announces candidacy for re election to the office of tax receiver in Sumter County subject to the Democratic primary on April 15. He pledges earnest efforts to discharge duties and asks for voter support.
A coroner candidate in Sumter appeals to Democratic primary voters to support their bid on April 15, urging county residents to participate and back their candidacy.
The friends of Edward Jenkins announce his candidacy for coroner of Sumter County at the April 15 primary and urge voters to support him.
At Americus Lodge Benevolent Protective Order of Elks annual meeting on Wednesday night officers for the ensuing year were elected. Exalted Ruler Henry C. Mitchell. Esteemed Leading Knight Arthur W. Allison. Esteemed Loyal Knight Harris Connell. Lecturing Knight Clint C. Williams. Secretary W. L. Morgan. Treasurer Chas J. Sherlock. Tyler G. C. Morgan. Trustees J. J. Holliday Charles J. Burke C. J. White. A light luncheon followed. The meeting was largely attended by local Elks with strong interest.
Postmasters F P Mitchell Americus and F G Boatright Cordele were endorsed by the Third district Republican Executive Committee as delegates to the National convention. Fort Valley’s C W Withoft attended, with two black representatives to be chosen later. Meeting in Americus drew fifty to sixty Republicans, with resolutions pledging support for district leadership and state organization. Meanwhile the Harris infant, James W Harris aged four, died after two days of illness. funeral at 4 p.m. today by Rev. Rebe Bivins from 115 Brown Street.
The Americus Board of Trade will hold its second anniversary banquet on Thursday evening, April 9, at the city hall main auditorium. Proceeds, beyond cost, go to the Hospital Association Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets at one dollar go on sale at Dodson’s Pharmacy, Rembert’s and Davenport’s, with guests including notable speakers from Americus and beyond.
In Sumter County Georgia the property known as the old Harris hotel on Cotton avenue in Americus will be sold at public outcry before the courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1908. The sale is to satisfy an execution from the City Court of Americus in favor of Bank of Commerce against R Lee. Tenant in possession notified. February 6 1908. BE L Bell Sheriff.
On November 5 1907 W C Kirvin filed in Sumter Superior Court a petition against Mrs Maxgle OC Kirvin to remove disabilities of marriage. The case stands for trial at the May term 1908 which convenes on the fourth Monday in May. You are notified to appear in person or by attorney to defend the petition or the court will proceed. Witness Judge H A Littlejohn. Clerk H B A Feb 3 1908.
A planned public debate at Plains attracts interest as Col Griffin, a forceful speaker, invites Col J E Sheppard and Col John Williams to meet him there. The event aims to clarify views on public questions and engage local political circles.
A local feature highlights a woman known for negotiating strong deals while a man is noted for delivering timely news. The piece sketches their contrasting roles in the community and hints at collaborative efforts shaping daily life.
J W Clopton J B Ranew B J Ranew Mia J J Davis J M Summerford and others apply for a second class public road from Lamar Sumter County Georgia south along old road bed about four miles through lands of listed owners intersecting Leslie Georgia The road will be considered on April 1 next by the Roads and Revenues of the county unless objections are shown This is dated February 3 1908 Also an application to discontinue and abolish a public road running west from the M J Morgan place in Sumter County Georgia about three miles is noted with a 2 21 4t filing.
Sumter County sheriff announces a sale at the courthouse door in Americus on the first Tuesday in April. The property is a house and lot on the north side of Ashby Street, bounded by Nix Alley, Andrew Burton lands, Allen, and Ashby Street. It is levied to satisfy a Justice Court execution in F A Thomas vs Andrew Burton. Levy by J W Cobb, L G, February 20 1908.
Guardian J J Culler applies for discharge from guardianship of Jake and Lollie Corinne Culler. Notice to all interested to object by Monday in April. otherwise discharge will be granted. Dated March 2, 1908. Ordinary Summer
To all whom it may concern the applicant J McMath has filed for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of W T McMath in proper form. The notice sets out the required legal proceeding and the party to be involved in the administration of the estate.
County notice orders creditors and next of kin to appear within time to show cause why permanent guardianship and addition should be granted to B J McMath, Ty McMath. Witness my hand this ind day of mm, John A Cobb, Ordinary.
Georgia Webster County notice by J M Leverett, ordinary, cites all creditors and kin of C A Redick to appear within the lawful time, or administration may be granted. Witness my hand and official seal this 2nd day of March, 1908. W H Cosby, Ordinary.
In Webster County J Leverett announces guardianship for Mary J Redditty and an April hearing date. In Webster County P Brightwell, administrator of Joe Ann Barrentine, petitions for discharge with show cause required by the court for dismissalLetters of dismission may be issued on the first Monday in April 1908.
Public notices announce road petitions in Sumter County Georgia. Applications seek second class public roads in the 16th and 27th Districts. Citizens are notified these roads will be finally granted on the first Monday in May 1908 unless objections are shown.
Arthur Rylander and others petition for a second public road from Cobb to DeSoto to Sumter District with a sawed way near the Hight of Way. W L Thomas clerk notes the May hearing if no cause is shown. F A Wilson and G W Nunn also file for a second road from Lee to G T Deriso’s via lands of multiple owners, about three and a half miles long, awaiting commissioners and revenues decision.
The Anguete Chronicle predicts the North Auguste dispensary will be clogged by Aiken County. Augusts blind tigers are said to reduce its revenues to five points, prompting South Carolinians to weigh moral aspects without financial bias.
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