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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
7
No Change in Paying Pensions in State
The State Pension Commissioner states no change in pension laws or qualification rules until the legislature meets next June. The constitutional amendment cannot take effect until then and requires new legislation and 1910 appropriations. It removes the pauper provision, sets pension limits, and shifts from quarterly to a lump sum payment starting in 1909, possibly increasing pensioners. Ordinary Cobb awaits news on the last quarterly allowance as the treasury remains empty. an attempt is underway to pay before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Lindsey
Lst
For Sale Items From Americus Georgia County Auction
Lonnie Worthy of R F D No 6 Americus Georgia offers two mules one horse two wagon types open and top buggy a disc harrow guano distributor cotton presses two horse Hayman stock an old style two roller cane mill with eighty gallon kettle all for cash sale details and contact provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie ‘Worthy
Americus
Georgia
Ten Tented Shows Entertain Crowd At Carnival
Johnny Jones' Carnival spreads its ten tents along Hampton street behind Parker's warehouse. Prof Curly Wilson performs with a big cage of lions tigers and bears while Marshall's Plantation Show and New York to the North Pole entertain afternoons and nights. The Hindu Magician's tent draws interest and Leap the Gap features a 40 foot leap by a bicyclist. The carnival runs all week with day and night shows, manager Johnny Jones and advance man H J Freeman spending initial days in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Jones
Hampton Street
Parker
Curly Wilson
Marshall
New York
North Pole
Esquimaux
H. J. Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Evening With Exquisite Music Delights Americus Audience
Nearly three hundred music lovers gathered at Miss Bell's Pianforte School for the first of four season concerts. The Dave Mead Quartet delivered a brilliant performance in six carefully chosen numbers. The audience filled the hall and praised the quartet, Miss Bell, and Mrs Crawford Wheatley for their efforts in providing winter entertainments. The hour and a half program offered exquisite delight and set a high standard for future concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Bell
Dave Mead
Americus
Miss Bell
Crawford Wheatley
Meeting of creditors called for 8th
Notice is given of the first meeting of creditors in the involuntary bankruptcy against Mr George D Wheatley. The meeting will be held at Macon on Tuesday next the 8th at 9 oclock A M. Wheatley was adjudicated bankrupt Saturday last, receiver A H Heyward has been in possession since November 6th when the store was closed. The court has not yet determined disposition of the large stock of dry goods and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. ‘Wheatley
Macon
Wheatley
A. H. Heyward
Lost watch and ring found after street pickup
Mrs. J S Bridges lost a gold watch and diamond ring on a shopping trip en route to Ellaville. The train stopped two miles above Americus. she searched the streets and the articles were found by G H Kennedy of Andersonville who brought them to the Times Recorder office for advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Bridges
Americus
G. H. Kennedy
Andersonville
Times Recorder Office
Silks Offered at Half Price by Chas. L. Ansley
The entire stock of silks in black and colors will be sold at exactly half price. Chas. L. Ansley announces the sale providing buyers a chance to acquire the full range of fabrics at a 50 percent discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Ansley
Bike Thief Nabbed After Quick Albany Sighting
A town lad named Hooks was captured on larceny charges after a bicycle theft from Dr. J. R. Hudson’s drug store. The wheel and suspect were traced to Albany where Sheriff Bell secured Hooks and Dr Hudson recovered the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weanells
Dyspepsia remedy claims big cures across America
Dodson's Pharmacy markets Ml-o-na tablets claiming to cure acute and chronic indigestion, vomiting from any cause, and sea or car sickness. Advertiser cites multiple testimonials from users in New Jersey, North Carolina, and New York praising rapid relief and weight gain after short usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Becker
Bally Ave
Buffalo
Carrie Vanaman
Bridgeton
N. J
L. Ri Nonket
Mountain Island
N.C
Prize Seed for Planting Promises Pure Cottonseed Sale
A Chicago advertiser from Leslie offers 2,000 bushels Prize cottonseed for planting. Seed is saved from first picking, ginned privately, kept pure, and unmixed. Also selling 1,000 bushels King at 90 cents per bushel. Jones D C JONES Smithville dated November 19th week 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Tota
D, C, Jones
Smithville
Sometimes a woman is known by the company she avoids
A compact reflection notes how a woman's reputation can hinge on the circles she steers clear of, suggesting social judgment hinges on association and avoidance. The piece observes silent cues and local attitudes toward influence, status, and moral perception in everyday life.
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