Body of baby found near Guerry Bridge
A newborn male body was discovered by T E Ward in an uncultivated field near Wallis Place. Coroner Ed Jenking formed a jury to investigate, planning interviews with midwives and physicians to locate the child’s parents, with a verdict expected next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Ward
Wallis Place
Ed Jenking
J. 8. Glover
W. T. Halstead
R. E. Pilcher
J. P. Crutchfield
D. A. Summers
T. B. Reese
Foreman
Jory
Ft Ig
Parleg
Big Land Deals Close In Local Real Estate Market
The Androny agency reports numerous sales across Webster Lee Sumter counties. Buyers include J H Hunt Galnaville and J B Carter of South Carolina, with acres shifted to Jim Drew Eugene Crane and H D Evans interests. Land holdings near Americus Plains DeSoto and Cobb feature prominently, signaling strong farm land confidence and planned improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Androny Real Estate Agency
J. H. Hunt
Galnaville
Webster County
Lee County
Bob Ferguson
J. 8. Carter
South Carolina
Sumter
J. H. Burnett
Maddox Station
J. T. Saraes
John Db. Williams
Cobb
England Brothers
Mr. Marseilles
Rome
Jossey
Col. J. K. D. Shipp
F. W. Griff
J. T. Lingo
Americus
F. W. Gunn
Jim Drew
Old May Place
Eugene Crane
Plains
L. F. Rodgers
North Carolina
B. F. Hodges
Simmons Place
Frank Jones
Florida
Jackson’ Place
H. CD. Evans
Brookaville
DeSoto
Mr. Chadsey
Mr. Chadale
Ellavilly Road
H. D. Evans
J. Andrews
Anthews Real Estate Agency
Andrews
Corn Distillery Found Near Atlanta Police Office
A portable corn liquor distillery was found early yesterday within a block of the Atlanta police headquarters. The contraption can be folded and carried like a traveling typewriter and operates on a single stove. The owner was absent. police seized a barrel of liquid evidence to use if he is caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Desoto Banking Cases Decided
The Sumter Superior court recessed for dinner after disposing of criminal cases. The State vs F B Arthur for embezzlement from the DeSot Banking Co was settled and dismissed at directors’ request. C M Barlow admitted embezzlement shortfall, pleaded guilty and fined 100 dollars. James Walker pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to twelve months or a 74 dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter Superior Court
State
F. B. Arthur
DeSot Banking Co
C. M. Barlow
Desoto Banking Co
James Walker
Littlejohn
Invest Church Funds in Bonds
Calvary Episcopal church will invest surplus funds from its new church building fund in Liberty bonds. At the annual parish meeting last night the decision was made to redirect the building project for the time being and apply $1,000 to Liberty bonds as a patriotic service to aid the federal government. J. D. Stewart serves as treasurer and Rev. Jos h Lawrence is rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Episcopal Church
J. D. Stewart
Josh Lawrence
Death of Mrs. Kate Callaway in Americus
Americas people learn with sorrow of Mrs. Kate Callaway 71 widow of Merrell Callaway who died at her daughter's home on Horne Street while visiting. She spent most of her life in Americus and leaves a large family with sons and daughters prominent locally. Funeral set for Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Lansing Burrow and Rev. Alexis Kendrick officiating. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery beside her husband.
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Americas
Kate Callaway
Merrell Callaway
James W. Harrii
Horne Street
Callaway
Americus
J. W. Harris
J. Berwin
Clarkesville
Rev
W. Callaway
Dublin
Y. F. Callaway
Maco. Merrelllaway
First Baptist Church
Lansing Burrow
Alexis D. Kendrick
Oak Grove Cemetery
First Dollar for Empty Stockings Set as Fund Pace
The first dollar for the Empty Stocking Fund was handed in by Mrs. W. C. Barrow, starting this year’s drive. The Times-Recorder notes last year’s total exceeded one hundred dollars and hopes to surpass two hundred this year as the fund aids poor families at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Barrow
Americas
Times-Recorder
Associated Charities
Santa
Times-Record
Atlanta Negroes Aid Soldiers Camp Gordon Program
In Atlanta on December 5 the city reports Negroes under pastors and white leaders are organizing entertainment and recreation for soldiers at Camp Gordon. The program aims to support the southern Negro troops remaining after transfers, with officers and locals noting improved morale and cross cultural tensions in the broader draft context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Camp Gordon
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabam
National Army
National Guard
Darkiess
Nilly Sunday Repeats Pledge Against Outdoor Preaching
Atlanta December 4 Billy Sunday declares he will not preach outdoors again under any circumstances. He emphasizes he will maintain his stance and swears to never again hold outdoor sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Billy Sunday
Ammons Convicted in Sumter Court
B C Ammons a former Americus barber was found guilty today in Sumter Superior Court of illegally tarrying twice with no recommendation. His first wife and children attended the trial and later left for their Alabama home. Sentence had not been passed at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Barber
Ruesday's
B.C. Ammons
Americus
Sumter Superior Court
Ammons
Alabama
War Declared Would Affect Over Million Austrians in U S
Washington reports that a formal declaration of war against Austria Hungary would immediately classify about a million Austrian subjects in the United States as alien enemies. They would face registration, travel restrictions, and bans on movement from key facilities. Justice Department officials say measures will roll out first in eastern cities with local police enforcing registrations.
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Washington, D.C
Austria
Department of Justice
Congress
Austria-Hungary
America
United States
Sugar Shortage Forces Atlanta to Cut Consumption
Atlanta faces a sugar shortage like the nation with officials urging residents to reduce use until the new crop arrives around December fifteenth. Local candy factories are hit hard by the supply gap as Major Devereaux F. McClatchey coordinates Food Administration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
The
Food Administration For Georgia
Devereaux F. McClatchey
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Sumter County
Legal advertisement from Sumter County Georgia directs all creditors of the estates of Mrs. N A Fuller and St L McLeod to render demands per law and for all debts to be paid promptly. signatures identify Theodocia Alice Fuller and Laurae McLeod as Administratrices with dates in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
N. A. Fuller
Theodocia Alice Fuller
St. L. McLeod
Laurae, M'Leod
R. L. McLeod
Sale of Administration in Schley and Sumter Counties Georgia
Public sale ordered by the Schley County ordinary and to be held at the Ellaville courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1918. Properties include 212 acres from lots 63 and 88 in Macon County and 100 acres from Lot 125 in Sumter County plus 10 acres from Lot 145 and 60 acres from Lot 126 in Schley and Sumter. Sale terms cash and subject to 1918 rent contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sehley County
Ellagile
Macon County
Camp Creek
Neal and
Ross English
Mrs. Missouri English
W. W. Dykes
Sumter County
G. C. Dyess
Schley County
H. J. Dyess
de Bonis
Sheriff Sale Notice in Sumter County Georgia 1917
In Sumter County Georgia the property of Willie Halley and Robert Hallie is levied on near Americus to satisfy a fi fe issued from the City Court of Americus. The sale, under Sheriff Lucius Harvey, is set for December 5 1917 with tenants in possession notified. A second notice lists three black fibre squake with brass trimmings and one canvas trunk condemned by the City Court and set for December 20 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Georgia
Amercus
Council Mill Creek
Willie Halley
Robert Hallie
Fife
City Court of Americag
J. W. Howard
Oa Wille
Robert Halley
Lucius Harvey
Ceorcia
City Court of Americas
Leavy
Luctus Harvey
Webster County Sheriff Sale Notice in Preston Georgia
In Webster County Georgia at the door during legal hours on the first Tuesday in January 1918 the sheriff advertises a mortgage foreclosure sale of two livestock Ida a five year old mouse colored mare mule and Tom a five year old black horse mule. The property is levied under the fi fa issued from the Superior Court in favor of Mrs L G Hallman against M G Little. Terms cash. December 5 1917. C M Christian sheriff J F Souter attorney.
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United States District Court
Northern District of Georgia
Georgia
Webster County
Preston
Weister County
James J. Gordy
Virginia-Carolina Chemcal Company
Howard Thompson
Marshall
cMe
U, & Marshal
Sherri
Sumter
Americus
W. S. Prather
A. J. Kemp
Victor Electric Company
Prather
Wii
Sata County
Ida
Tom
Superior Court
Said County
L. G. Hallman
M. G. Little
C. M. Christian
J. F. Souter
Courthouse Sale Of Estate Securities At Preston
Property levied under a mortgage fi fa from the Superior Court of the county is to be sold at the courthouse door in Preston. Items include a black mare mule named Emma aged 10 a Sterling piano No 1286 a brindle milch cow named a red and black spotted sow six listed shoats and a two horse Hickory wagon. Sale proceeds go to J P Bell temporary administrator of Geo Y Bell Estate against Mrs D G Patterson. Cash terms. December 5 1917. C M Hristian Sheriff J F Souter Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Preston
Said
Emma
J. P. Bell
Geo. Y. Bell
D. G. Patterson
C. M. Hristian
J. F. Souter
Administrator's Sale in Stewart County Webster County
The Court of Ordinary of Stewart County grants an order for an administrator's sale in Webster County. The sale proceeds under the authority of the court and will be conducted at a designated location before a specified deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceorgia
Webster County
Court of Ordinary
Stewart County
Beoore the
Real Estate Split in Danie County Under Humber Administration
In Danie County Georgia a 101 14 acre tract known as the Sophie and a 29 167 acre parcel lie between the county lines north and south under the administration of R T Humber as Administrator of the estate of the deceased. Cash terms are stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist
Georgia
Sophie
Co Daniel
R. T. Humber
In Danie
Ste
Unclear vintage ad for Stan Women Crepe and Menswear
A fragmented ad lists Stan Women Crepe patterns and low prices on shirting, underwear, hats, shoes, and neckwear. Mentions Menson’s store, cash prices like $1.00 items, ribbed underwear, Seamed hats, and Stetson hats with sale emphasis though many words are garbled.
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Munson
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Guerry Bridge
Creek
Friendship Road
Desoto Banking
Ilea
Londes
Dec
Fund For Relief OF
Nilly Sunday
B. C. Ammons
Ron
Mary Sartin
Sardis
Chattanooga
Lenn
Sherrif
Sald
Prpery
Towit
Chestandan Goods
Whene
Toticn
Atmore’s
Sparks Grocery
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