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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1922

Page

2

Chaplin Rumors Of Engagement With Pola Negri Denied

New York writer James W. Dean reports rumors that Charlie Chaplin is engaged to Pola Negri, but Negri denies it while noting Chaplin’s admiration for her. The piece contrasts Chaplin’s dating rumors with Negri’s rising star and the press fascination with celebrity engagements.

New York Charlie Chaplin Pola*Negri Pola Charlie Prince of Wales Negri Chaplin Mildred Harris Popuarty Pola Negri Europe

Appraisers certify annual support for Waters estate

In Sumter County Georgia the appraisers for J J Waters deceased file their return to provide a year’s support for Mrs J J Waters and her three minor children. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in December 1922 or the return will be made the court’s judgment. November 6 1922. Ordinary Sumter County Ga.

Georgia Sumter County J. J. Waters John A. Cobb

Four Die In Blaze At Ben Hur Hotel Portland

Four men perished in an early morning fire that gutted the Ben Hur Hotel in Portland Oregon. The hotel building was destroyed and none of the victims had been identified hours after the blaze as guests escaped in night clothing.

Portland Ore Ben Hur

Commons Reject Labour Amendment on Unemployment

London December 1 The house of commons rejected by 303 to 172 an amendment from the Labour party to the speech from the throne. The failed proposal centered on the issue of unemployment and related relief measures.

London Associated Press House of Commons Labor Party

Rotarians and Ladies Dine at Tea Room Tonight

Rotarians and their ladies will dine at the Tea Room this evening with dinner served at 7 15. A program for the occasion has been arranged by committee heads W C Cage and J E Hightower. A number of invited guests will be present.

W. C. Cage J. E. Hightower

Thanksgiving Dinner at The Sign of the Pine Tea Room

The Sign of the Pine Tea Room hosted a Thanksgiving dinner decorated with chrysanthemums. Mrs. G. W. Boone Miss Melva Clark Miss Evelyn Crew and Miss Susan Stallings led the day’s service. A Friday night party included Miss Ames Thomas Plains James Lott Miss Edith Creighton and A J Bell. The Rotary Club plans a banquet at the Tea Room with wives and lady friends as honor guests.

Pine G. W. Boone Melva Clark Evelyn Crew Susan Stallings

Brooks McCorkle Dies of Pneumonia in Thomson Ga

Brooks McCorkle a rural mail carrier for this area died December 1 after suffering injuries in an auto accident. The incident occurred near Thomson Georgia with local responders attending the scene. Medical officials reported pneumonia as the cause of death.

Brooks M’corkle Thomson, Ga

Wreck Near Conyers Claims Driver’s Life

A mobile crash near Conyers Wednesday night killed the driver who died at a Lithonia hospital yesterday afternoon. Hunter Clary, another car occupant, was thrown clear and escaped with minor injuries.

Conyers Lithonia Hunter Clary

Land Sale in Sumter County Georgia 250 Acre Parcel

Legal Ad 541 notes sale at court house door on the first Tuesday in December 1922 of a 250 acre tract in Sumter County Georgia. This includes 125 acres off the western sides of Lot 53 and Lot 68 in the 27th district, bounded by the Bagley plantation Coleman property E C Soper and a public road with railway right of way. Property of Mary Ann Barlow estate and W T Lane administrator, levied to satisfy an October 21 1922 City Court judgment in favor of Union Central Life Insurance Co. Lucius Harvey Sheriff.

Georgia Sumter County Court House Said County Fed. Coleman Barlow Fed Coleman Said Barlow Bagley Plantation Said Coleman E. C. Soper W. T. Lane Americus Union Central Life Insurance Company Mary Ann Barlow Lucius Harvey

Administrator's Sale Described Property in Sumter County

An order of the Sumter County Court of Ordinary directs selling before Americus courthouse on the first Tuesday in December 1922 a six acre tract from Lot 173 in the 27th district. Boundaries: north by Dr Hughley land, west by Mandy Kendricks land, south by A A Willett or Mrs Oliver land.

Sumters County Dr.Hughley Mandy Kendricks A. A. Willett Mrs. Oliver Court of Ordinary Sumter County

Chester the Hindu Demonstrates Handcuff Escape on Streets

Chester the Hindu known as the Handcuff King will perform on the corner of Samar and Jackson streets Friday evening and Saturday. He will escape from handcuffs and use a Chinese torture block, aided by police handcuffs. He claims to rival Houdini and has appeared in major cities. The free demonstration includes giveaways from Rylander Shoe Company and follows an Opera House appearance.

Chester Samar Jackson Street Houdini Rylander Shoe Company Opera House

Sale Notice for Julius Dixon Estate in 1922

At the November term 1922 of the court the property of Julius Dixon deceased is to be sold for cash. This November 10th, 1922. H. E. Allen, Administrator.

Julius Dixon H. E. Allen

Discharge hearing for Sarah Williams estate announced

LEGAL AD No 540 cites that D C Williams and C F Kinard heirs administrators will seek discharge after filing final returns for Sarah Williams of Sumter County. The hearing is set for the first Monday in December 1922 as of November 6 1922. LEGAL AD No 536 also announces consent for permanent letters of administration for D C Griffin with notice to creditors and kin to appear and show cause by law.

D. C. Williams C. F. Kinard Sarah Williams Sumter County John A. Cobb Georgia R. L. Griffin D. C. Griffin

United States Marshal Sale of Slaves and Land in Sumter County

United States Marshal to sell December 9 1922 at Sumter County Georgia court house the property of Harp and Harp including several enslaved animals various cattle beasts and a log dray plus Lot of Land No 214 in Sumter County to satisfy a mortgage execution from the Western District of Georgia in favor of J L Derby Trustee in Bankruptcy for Flora American Plywood Company and to pay debts and divide among legatees under S B Hawkins estate with details of animals and land boundaries and parties involved as executor Slton C Parker filed November 2 1922.

Georgia Sumter County Maud Scott Broad Turk Charlie Henry Studebaker Harp & Harp United States District Court For Lee S. B. Hawkins O. D. Reese W. R. Hansford W. R L. M. Hansford Sullivan and Berry Americus and Smithville Slton C. Parker

W A Rembert seeks permanent admin of Babe Stephens estate

Legal notice issued in Sumter County Georgia states W A Rembert applied to be appointed permanent administrator of Babe Stephens estate. The Court of Ordinary will hear the application at the regular December term on the first Monday, with the notice dated November 6, 1922 and signed by John A Cobb, Ordinary.

Georgia Sumter County W. A. Rembert Babe Stephens Court of Ordinary Sumter John A. Cobb

Sale of G B Dell estate assets in Sumter County Georgia

Under an order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of G B Dell will be sold December 15 in Sumter County Georgia. The property includes 700 bushels of corn eight tons of hay sixteen mules four horses one milk cow and calf five two horse wagons one Jersey wagon a John Deere binder a mower and rake a grain thresher and gasoline engine an eighty sow gin a three roller cane mill a four horse harrow a four horse grain drill three tons of cotton seed shop tools plow stock harness plows hoes and related items. Sold to pay debts and distribute assets. Terms cash. P01 Bradley Admr Est of G B Dell.

Georgia Sumter County Court of Ordinary G. B. Dell

Executor's Sale Under Hawkins Will

Executor of the late S B Hawkins will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on the first Tuesday in January 1923, before the courthouse door. The sale covers one hundred fifty acres described as part of the estate in the state and county, with sale conducted during legal hours.

S. B. Hawkins Court House

Moscow Nurses Earn 1.5 Million Rubles Monthly

Report notes nurses in Moscow hospitals receive about 1.5 million rubles per month roughly 1.25 thousand dollars. It also states August is the healthiest month of the year except for very young children.

Moscow

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