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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
2
Auction notices detail tax sales in Webster and Sumter counties with multiple parcels listed. Includes Lot No. 6 in Webster County, various Americus properties in Sumter County, and buildings fronting Jackson and Elm streets. Dates given as August 1908 with sheriff notices and property descriptions.
Sumter County sheriff announces two property seizures set for the first Tuesday in September 1908. The first lot, a city block in Americus fronting Allen Street, is levied for Andrew Burton in a mortgage foreclosure case with Mize and Daniel as plaintiffs. The second grouping covers multiple land parcels in the 15th district totaling about 1493.75 acres, linked to Amoret G. Sims in a British and American Mortgage Company case.
Webster County Georgia will sell on the first Tuesday in September at public outcry at the courthouse during legal hours to the highest bidder for cash. The property is a hearse levied on as the property of J. J. Majors to satisfy an execution.
Notices show probate actions in Sumter and Webster counties including leave to sell real estate for J. C. Bird deceased and J. L. Horn dispute, appraisers reporting on T. H. Wilkinson estate, and discharge and twelve months support petitions for S. Doster and S. R. Stevens with hearings set for September 1908. Sheriff and Ordinary names appear alongside dates in August and May 1908.
Court order sale of a half undivided house and lot at 607 Church Street Americus Sumter County Georgia during September 1908. The second tract covers four hundred seventy five acres in Sumter County with a $2000 loan. terms require one third cash with two thirds due December 1 1908 and possession January 1 1909.
A narrator recounts an uncanny vision claiming the spirit of her husband materialized. She describes calling Henry and watching him vanish as in life, insisting the apparition resembled the late spouse.
The Atlanta Constitution notes widespread publishing on recognizing madness in dogs as the public shows caution in interactions and warns against unfamiliar animals.
New York August 1 Immigrant officials report that Southern land agents seeking to lure newcomers to cheap land are viewed as bunko steers by many arrivals at Ellis Island. Officials note most immigrants already know where they will settle, often choosing based on friends or trusted recommendations.
Mrs M M Davison of 397 Gifford Ave San Jose California endorses Electric Bitters as a superior family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims more health for the digestive organs in a bottle than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at Eldridge Drug Store 50c.
Georgia mayors and council members from cities towns and villages will attend the League of Georgia Municipalities meeting in Albany in October. President J A Sims of Richland announced the event saying Albany will host, with the league aiming to share municipal information and improvements.
A garbled collection of quotations and names from various sources. It references a Danish saying about bacon, a brief line about a girl and a Doctor Who figure, a quick marriage proposal, and fainting. It also mentions Boston Globe and a note about fathers as moral guides from a New York source.
A banking institution highlights its dual role in safeguarding funds and offering investment guidance. It promotes opening an account in the Savings Department to access comprehensive banking facilities and expert advice on investments and securities.
Under direction of ractor Hall the new Colney build progresses toward occupancy on schedule. The front wall uses granite and buff brick with rounded outer surfaces for a unique appearance. The bricks from Americus Tile and Artificial Stone Co. are cement and sand based, touted as more durable than other finishing bricks.
Real estate ad lists 200 acres level land renting six bales of cotton at ten dollars per acre plus several homes. Prices range from 850 to 1 750 with rents from 120 to 200. Includes 100 acres near railroad, 265 acres near railroad station with four rooms two tenant houses and running water. Promotes real estate as safest investment and invites inquiries.
A dramatic tale from Success Magazine follows Second-Story Bill as a vault raid fails. He believes fortune awaits after a bomb blast opens the vault but discovers the firm’s collateral for speculators’ loans was wiped out by a market downturn.
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