Sheriff Sale in Sumter County Georgia September Auction
Under a legal notice, the Sheriff of Sumter County will sell at the courthouse door in Americus on the first Tuesday in September. The property to be sold is a J. cable piano and stool style, mahogany, No. 88690, levied to satisfy a City Court of Americus fi fa in favor of Cable Piano Co. against Fred L. Sawyer. The plaintiff’s attorney pointed out the property and the tenant in possession was notified as required by law. June 4, 1909. W. H. Feagin, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
Fred L. Sawyer
City Court of Americas
Cable Piano Co
W. H. Feagin
Letters of Administration Citations for Several Estates
Notices cite creditors and next of kin to appear at the county office to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Names include J W Timmerman on David U Sloan estate Bela Hill Moreland on Pauline A Hill estate Julia A Sloan estate Charles McRee on W F McRee estate. Witness signatures dated August 2, 1909.
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Georgia
Sumter County
J. W. Timmerman
David U, Sloan
David U. Sloan
David U
John A. Cobb
Bela Hill Moreland
Pauline A. Hill
Julia A. Sloan
Sumter
Charles McRee
W. F. McRee
Notice of Leave to Sell Land in Sumter County Georgia
Application filed with the Court of Ordinary Sumter County asking leave to sell all lands and realty belonging to the estate of J. B. Parker deceased. The matter will be heard on the regular court day, first Monday in September 1909.
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Court of Ordinary
Sumter County
J. B. Parker
Land division notice for Sumter County Ga 1909 court
The notice states a land division in Sumter County Georgia covering part of lot 244 and 65 acres of the east side of lot 118 in the 28th District. The application will be heard by the court on the first Monday in September 1909.
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Sumter County
John A. Cobb
Leave to Sell Land in Sumter and Webster Counties
In Sumter County Georgia at the September term 1909 in the Court of Ordinary to sell the land of Nathan Barwick deceased. August 2 1909 Mrs Winifred Summerford Administratrix Estate of Nathan Barwick deceased. In Webster County Georgia Emma York Administratrix of Able Daniel deceased applies to Court of Ordinary for leave to sell land for distribution among heirs. All persons show cause by first Monday in September if any why the application should not be granted. This August 2 1909 W H Cosby Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Nathan Barwick
Winifred Summerford
Webster County
Emma York
Able Daniel
Court of Ordinary
W. H. Cosby
Webster County Sheriff Sale Lists Farms and Tax Property
Webster County will sell at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in September 1909 forty acres in the southwest corner of lot 61 bounded by Applewhite Scott Pickett and Shippey in district 32 to satisfy a justice court judgment against R G Applewhite. Also seventy five acres in district 26 west of lot 63 bounded by Highnote Gill and Mathis to satisfy a Webster County superior court judgment against Jerry Brown with tenant notified. Personal property a black mare named Daisy eight years old levied to satisfy 1908 state and county tax. Terms cash. August 4 1909 Co M Christain Sheriff.
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Georgia
Webster County
Said
N. M. Applewhite
J. B. Scott
Eugene Pickett
R. G. Applewhite
Justice Court
1105Th
J. B. Harris
C. M. Christain
Tojwit
P. G. Highnote
J. P. Gill
Dock Mathis
Jerry Brown
Superior Court
J. J. Hanesley
Jery Brown
Tennant
Daisy
A. M. Bell
Co. M. Christain, Bheritt
Senate stands pat on the McLendon case in Georgia
The Georgia Senate, by 21 to 18, refused to reconsider its action adopting a Burwell resolution dismissing McLendon. The vote confirms the previous ruling and ends debate on the matter. Special to Times-Recorder from Atlanta dated August 3.
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Senate
Pat
Wlendon
Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Burwell
McLendon
First bale in Americus breaks price record
The season’s first cotton bale arrived at 3 pm from the C. C. Clay plantation in Sumter and was shipped to L. G. Council’s warehouse. Weighing 457 pounds and rated fully middling, it sold for 15 cents to C. J. White for Neely & Co. of Augusta, netting Clay about $70 and signaling a late crop this year.
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Americus
C. C
Sumter
L. G. Council
C. J. White
Neely & Co
Augusta
Georgia House Approves $2.5 Million for Common Schools 1911
Atlanta August 4 The House passed the general appropriation bill with the sole notable rise adding a quarter million to the common school fund for 1911 raising it to 2 500 000 while higher education increases were rejected. A drug ad follows noting Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Recorder
Atlanta
House
Governor asks use of near-beer fund to meet state debts
Atlanta Aug 4. Governor Brown told the Senate there is not enough money in the state treasury to meet maturing obligations. He urged tapping the near-beer fund to cover the deficits and honor debts.
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Times-Recorder
Atlanta
Brown
Senate
Farmers sell first bale at 12 1 2 cents in Ocilla
Leading farmers Dr W C Ashley J L Paulk and Fisher Griner each sold their first cotton bale yesterday at 12 1 2 cents price. First bale came five days later than last year and receipts for the season are expected to reach 10 000 to 12 000 bales. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised with testimonial from L M Rug gles of Reasner Iowa praising its cough relief.
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Ocilla
W. C. Ashley
J. L. Paulk
Fisher Griner
Collision on the ball field injures pitcher Ansley
An accident on the ball field yesterday left pitcher Ansley, playing left field, with three front teeth knocked out after colliding head on with Crewson while attempting to catch a fly ball hit by a Cedartown man. The injury grimly concerns hundreds of friends who praise the plucky young pitcher.
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Ansley
Crewson
Cedartown
You're a Billiken and a Georgia political foil
The piece feigns mock admiration for a Georgia Billiken figure, calling him a spurious tin god of political trends. It mocks his leadership, accuses him of misrepresenting records, and notes his loud opposition to port-rate reforms after backing them earlier. The author recalls Tom Watson’s jab and questions the Billiken’s current influence and county support.
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Billiken
Georgia
Tom Watson
Editor Howell Attacks Atlanta Journalistic Bully
The Atlanta Constitution editorial condemns a rival journalist nicknamed the flat-head for insolence and baiting public critique. It declares a willingness to counter personal attacks with reciprocal rebuke, framing the target as a sham reform advocate and a bully needing to answer for his conduct.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promotes Heal Fast
Seared with a hot iron or cut by knife bruise or door slam injures, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to subdue inflammation and kill pain. Promoted as the earth's supreme healing aid for boils, ulcers, eczema and piles at 25 cents, available at inlariage Drug Co.
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Bucklen
Earth
Ceinfalli
Inlariage Drug Co
Aldrich Called Modest Over Woolen Schedule Citadel
The Indianapolis News quotes Senator Aldrich as being overly modest in describing the woolen schedule as the "very citadel of protection" and notes his self-denial. The piece reflects tension over tariff policy and protectionism in the era.
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Indianapolis News
Aldrich
Office Visit Trends Highlight City Callers
Chicago Record-Herald notes that nearly all visitors to offices request some service or action. The observation underscores common office workloads and the expectation of assistance from staff.
Hudson and Manhattan Tubes Create City Within a City
Aug. 3 New York The completion of the Hudson river tubes, or McAdoo Terminals, marks a leap in rail transport and city building. The vast Cortland and Fulton buildings rise 22 stories, weigh 200000 tons, and house 18216000 cubic feet of space with 39 elevators. The terminals connect New Jersey ferries to Broadway subways, promising major shifts in traffic and urban development in the next decade.
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New York
Hudson River
Greater New York
New Jersey Shore
Broadway
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company
Hudson
Hudson Terminal
McAdoo Terminals
Church Street
Cortland
Dey Streets
Dey
Fulton
Hudson & Manhattan Company
New Jersey
Dey Street
Jersey City
Morton Street
Sixth Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Ninth Avenue
Fourth Avenue
Wiram G. McAdoo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
Long Island
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Revival of Health
A Tennessee man reports a life saved and a return to work after using Dr King's New Discovery for three weeks. The ad claims cures for lung hemorrhages coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma and bronchial issues. Sold by Eldridge Drug Co with a trial bottle offered free and a guarantee.
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Dr. King
Athee
Eldridge. Drug Co
Suffragette Refuses to Vote for Unfavored Candidates
In a Washington Star excerpt a suffragette explains she wants the right to publicly refuse to vote for people she does not like. The piece notes a state tax hike on beer dealers rising to $500, leaving questions about subsequent effects.
Poindexter Tonic Trade Notes from Georgia Dealers
A series of dealer letters from 1909 praises Poindexter's Tonic Co of Ellaville Ga. from Richland Americus Butler and Wayne Riley. Dealers report strong sales and customer relief for indigestion stomach troubles and overall favorable reception, with orders for multiple dozen bottles and high satisfaction.
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Richland, Ga
Poindexter Tonic Co
Ellaville
Poindexter
Butler
City Drug Store
Wayne Riley
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Weg
Sheriff's
Dr. Pierce
Winte
Buffalo, N.Y
Ensary Med
Foley
Gov. Brown
L. M. Ruggles
Reasner
Iowa
Giakes
Flathead
Gray
Howell
Atlanta Journal
Sam Weller
Tutt
Michim
Atlanta Constitution
Simeon
Batttle
Aldrich the
Chicago Record-Herald
Washington Star
Americas
Poindexter Tonic
Dodson
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