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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
The ad touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing weak bodies and obstinate coughs by supplying nature with tissue-building materials. It claims to strengthen digestion, rebuild the body, purify blood, and nourish nerves to restore vigor and lasting health.
Sumter County will sell before Americus court house door on the first Tuesday in September the Cable piano and stool mahogany No 88690 as property of Fred L Sawyer to satisfy City Court of Americas fi fe in favor of Cable Piano Co against Sawyer listed by plaintiff and tenant notified this June 4 1909 by Sheriff W H Feagin 5-4t
To all whom it may concern J W Timmerman seeks permanent letters of administration on the estate of David U Sloan late of this county creditors and kin must appear to show cause why administration should not be granted. Also Bela Hill Moreland seeks permanent letters on Pauline A Hill estate and Julia A Sloan estate notices cite creditors and kin to appear at the office within legally allowed time. Charles McRee seeks administration on W F McRee estate and all creditors and next of kin must appear to show cause why administration should not be granted.
Notice is given that an application has been filed with the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia for leave to sell all lands and realty of the estate of J B Parker deceased. The matter will be heard on the regular court day the first Monday in September 1909.
The court will hear and pass on an application to divide and convey parts of two land tracts in Sumter County Georgia, including the north half of lot 244 and 65 acres of the east side of lot 118 in the 28th District, on the first Monday in September 1909.
In Sumter County Georgia the Court of Ordinary is to hear an application at the September term 1909 to sell land of the estate of Nathan Barwick deceased. August 2 1909 Mrs Winifred Summerford Administratrix. In Webster County Emma York administratrix of Able Daniel deceased seeks leave to sell land for distribution among heirs. Respondents must appear by the first Monday in September 1909 to show cause. August 2 1909 W H Cosby Ordinary.
Courthouse sale in Webster County Georgia on the first Tuesday in September 1909 includes forty acres in Lot 61 SW corner bounded by Applewhite Scott Pickett and Shippey in the 32nd District. Property of R G Applewhite to satisfy a Justice Court judgment in favor of J B Harris. Also seventy five acres on west side of Lot 63 in 25th District bounded by Highnote Gill Mathis and Dock Mathis, property of Jerry Brown to satisfy a Webster County Superior Court judgment in favor of J J Hanesley. Personal property a black mare mule Daisy eight years old, owned by A M Bell, seized for 1908 taxes. Tennant in possession notified. Cash terms. August 4 1909. C M Christain Sheriff.
Atlanta Aug 3. By a 21 to 18 vote the Senate stood pat on the Burwell resolution and refused to reconsider its action dismissing McLendon. Special to Times-Recorder.
iHealth Officials Pleased With Condition reports Sanitary Inspector West back on duty to inspect premises and prevent disease through September. Dr. Chambliss notes exceptionally low deaths, one diphtheria case from Lee County, and rising public health vigilance. Water tower cleaning and weekly sewer flushing shown as key preventative measures, with citizens increasingly cooperative in maintaining clean premises and safe milk supply.
Public health officials urge citizen cooperation to control mosquitoes and reduce typhoid and malaria risk. Doctors note fewer intestinal troubles among children this summer but warn of increased malaria due to rainy season. Inspectors to target mosquito breeding sources. efforts include draining wetlands and filling disused wells to curb nuisance and danger.
A circulating rumor claims Seaboard could acquire control of the Georgia Pine line, linking to the Gulf via Carrabelle. The Georgia Pine is expanding north from Cuthbert toward Kimbrough, with trains expected to reach that junction within two months for direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
In Fedora Tennessee a saved life sparks town celebration as Dr King’s New Discovery is credited with curing C V Pepper of severe lung hemorrhages. A testimonial notes three weeks of use restoring strength and work ability, touting relief for coughs colds bronchial issues and asthma. Eldridge Drug Co. sells and guarantees the remedy with trial bottle offered.
The City Council will increase the Bond Commission from three to five at the next meeting. New members are R. E. McNulty of Commercial City Bank and M. M. Lowery of Americas National Bank, ensuring each major bank in the city has a representative on the five member panel.
Prominent educators will attend the induction program for Rev W N Ainsworth as president of Wesleyan College on September ___ with the college term opening. Although in charge, he has not yet been formally installed. Chancellor David C Barrow of the University of Georgia is among speakers.
A playful exchange unfolds as a bold young man confesses stealing a kiss and a maid accuses him of heart theft, while he insists she bears some blame for the act in a light humorous scene from a bygone era.
Superintendent Collum travels to Atlanta applauding House approval of a 2000 direct appropriation to the Agricultural school. The aid will fund extra equipment and another teacher, easing overwork and expanding departments for scientific and literary work. Other districts inquire for catalogs as the school’s prospects rise.
Mrs. W. Calmes has leased the commodious store on Lamar street next to Dodson's Pharmacy and will move her millinery stock there on September 1. She departs this week for New York and Paris to study fashion and select a superb fall line for the trade.
The death of Mrs. John G Féagin occurred Saturday morning in Americus area. She lived a long, useful life and is mourned by her husband a son and three daughters. Funeral to be held today at the family home west of Americus.
Mr. George Duncan of the Duncan Mercantile Company returned to Americus from a East trip with fall goods. Merchants and manufacturers foresee better times as sales soar and Duncan lists several specialties his store will offer the trade.
Mr Herbert Hawkins, long established in general Insurance with offices in the Planters Bank building, has purchased the Jones Insurance Agency, a venerable southern Georgia firm with a strong client base and multiple top rated companies including life, fire, accident, tornado and plate glass lines.
Fragmented note promotes Foley Kidney Remedy claiming it strengthens nerves and vitality, warns of delays and urges prompt use. Text shows run down symptoms and urging action with persuasive, advertising tone.
The Americas Champs defend their state title with a .66 season record, 22 wins, 7 ties, and 11 losses through forty games. They feature mostly local players, faced clubs from Macon to Albany and Atlanta pros, and earn broad community support for clean sportsmanship.
A short-letter advertorial from F W Devos signed as Devoe paint rep. It touts Devoe taking fewer gallons for jobs than competitors and claims the paint wears longest. Mentions Am ericus Construction as a seller of the paint.
New Orleans Times-Democrat notes Senator Aldrich likely views Senate insurgents as hypercritical. He questions what difference one more or less joker makes in a tariff bill, suggesting trivial impact in Ike's proposal amid partisan friction.
Mrs Besant the mystic says her mission here is to explain the function of the third eye. The public is urged to spread the idea as tariff proceedings draw attention and scrutiny from all observers.
Readable scraps show a brief poker scene with a character claiming a month away in the country and another saying he has sworn off playing poker. The exact setting is unclear but hints at a social exchange during a game.
The Sunday marriage of Miss Nell Olver and Robert Marsh took friends by surprise. Miss Olver, from Macon, joined the groom-elect there and the knot was tied quickly. Mrs. Marsh returned to Macon as the couple awaited them.
Philadelphia Ledger reports Speaker Cannon declares he would die in his political boots and be at public expense, saying he would not back away from public duty despite critics. The remark underscores dedication to party policy and public service amid partisan pressure.
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