Editorial Room Official Organs Notice
Official organ statements list multiple governmental bodies and jurisdictions including the City of Americas Sumter County Webster County Railroad Commission of Georgia third congressional district and U S Court Southern District of Georgia. It reads like a header page announcing official communications and public notices issued by various authorities.
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City of Americas
Sumter County
Webster County
Commission of Georgia
Third Congressional District
Offic Sl
U. S. Court
Southern District of Georgia
Sand-Clay Roads Win Back Support in South Georgia
In Americus on December 9, 1909 the Savannah Morning News reports growing favor for sand-clay roads across South Georgia. The piece cites Sumter County as proof of cost efficiency and durability, highlighting the Smithville road as a prime example of effective drainage and traffic handling. It argues that proper construction and maintenance by a skilled engineer can yield reliable highways cheaper than gravel or wheeled roads.
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Savannah Morning News
Chatham County
Sumter
Sandelay
Chatham
Smith Ile
Smithville
Smithville Road
United States
Unparalleled Prosperity of Georgia Revealed in Bank Deposits
Georgia reports about 160 billion dollars in bank deposits, up from half that level a year ago. The gain reflects stronger thrift in the South Georgia agricultural belt with better crops and higher cotton prices, signaling a new era of statewide prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South Georgia
Augusta
Columbus
Vision of South Georgia's Future Promotes Growth and Integrity
The piece extols Georgia's economic rise driven by crops and investment. It urges avoiding divisive politics, welcoming outside capital, and advancing education and moral culture. It envisions South Georgia becoming a pivotal, prosperous empire within the state through thrift and virtue.
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Georgia
South Georgia
Georgia Apples Again To The Front
Georgia apples win at the National Apple Show in Spokane earning a blue ribbon and a $100 prize for an Athens grower. The piece argues Georgia soil and climate support a thriving apple industry, urging wider cultivation and market development to match the peach sector. It highlights demand, transportability, and the need for organized effort by growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Spokane
Wash
Athens
Bin
State Urges Georgia Tax Collectors to Send Funds
State officials say $250,000 must reach the treasury by Dec. 15 to pay school teachers before holidays. Tax collectors across Georgia are urged to remit promptly to avoid delays. Authority warns against five year disrespect for illness, while noting vanity linked to appendicitis.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Calhoun to Grow Watermelons Across Chester Area
W. T. Calhoun of Thomas 8 C purchased 300 acres at Chester between Dublin and Hawkinsville to plant watermelons for eastern and northern markets. The venture aims for about 100 carloads with five hundred feet of siding to improve traffic. General Agent Mahoney facilitated the deal, noting the land’s suitability and expected regional development.
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Dublin Courier
W. T. Calhoun
Thomas
8. C
Chester
Dublin
Hawkinsville
Calhoun
Wrightsville & Tennille Road
Mahoney
Laurens
Dodge
C. W. Rawlins
Eastman
Marriage of Miss Glover to Samuel F Owens
The noon ceremony at 401 Barlow Street united Miss Annie Belle Glover and Mr. Samuel F. Owens. Rev. M. B. Ferrell officiated as guests, including out of town attendees Dr. and Mrs. Mobley and others, witnessed the front parlor rites with Emmie Glover as maid of honor. The couple departed for Byromville to start married life.
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Annie Belle Glover
Samuel F. Owens
Newton Glover
Barlow Street
M. B. Ferrell
Har
Emmife Glover
Ruth Hamilton
Carrie Gray
Owens
Byromville
Mobley
J. N. Hargrove
W. B. Lewis
Vienna
Frank Willams
Nannie Benson
Cordele
Mana Willard
Washington, D.C
Godwin Place Bought At Administrator Sale Near Americus
Mr E L Bell purchased the Arnold Godwin farm of 400 acres five miles from Americus on the Myrtle Springs road for 9500 dollars. Lands of the J L Pennington estate around 00 acres sold to B P East erlin for 1025 dollars. Mr T I Hooks paid 15000 dollars for 1009 nerves of the Mary J Adams lands below Americum to perfect title. A 207 acre tract near Plains from the Watson estate bought by Mrs Watson for 1025 dollars.
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E. L. Bell
Arnold Godwin
Americus
Myrtle Springs
J. L. Pennington
Siministrator
B. PL Easterlin
T. I. Hooks
Mary J. Adams
Americum
Sir Hooks
Plains
Watson
The Servant In the House Theatre Invitation In Atlanta
Hyadends invite Atlanta ministers and public to see The Servant In the House at the Grand. Some will attend as guests. others refuse for religious or propriety reasons. The play is praised as a modern spiritual and ethical study.
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Atlanta
Advertisements Legal Sale in Sumter County Georgia
Court order to sell Pauline A Hill estate real and personal property in Sumter and Lee counties. Admin mistress Belay Hill Moreland to offer parcels including multiple Lee County tracts and a Smithville store interest, Americus Hill street house, and a mortgage debt payoff with cash terms at the January 1910 sale.
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Sumter County Georgia
Georgia M Cannon defaulted on a $806 loan to British and American Mortgage Company Limited secured by land described in Deed Book TI 553. Sale ordered at public auction at the courthouse door in Sumter County after four weeks weekly newspaper ads. Attorney fees equal ten percent of the debt.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Georgia M. Cannon
British & American Mortgage Company, Limited
Georgia M. Caiven
British & American Go Company, Limited
Sumter
State of Georgia
Mortmer Company, Limited
Administrator's Sale Of Carter Minor Properties
The Ordinary of Sumter County grants guardian J C Carter authority to sell a 235 acre estate in Sumter County Georgia for Lula Earl and Janett Carter. Sale at public outcry at Americus courthouse on the first Tuesday in January 1910 within legal hours. Proceeds used for debt payment with cash terms.
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Georgia
Sumter
J. C. Carter
Lula
Earl
Janett Carter
Americus
Sumter County
Sald
Earl and
Letters of Administration for W. A. Adams Estate
Georgia Webster County Court of Ordinary at the December 1909 term grants L Adams request for Letters of Administration on the estate of W A Adams deceased. All interested persons must show cause in court by the first Monday in January next if any they have. Dec 6 1909. W H Cosby Ordinary. Dec 4t.
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Georgia
Webster County
L. Adams
Court of Ordinary
W. A. Adams
W. H. Cosby
van Edwards
Sarah Wiggins
Discharge of Administration for Sarah Wiggins Estate
Van Edwards administrator requests discharge after full administration of Sarah Wiggins deceased. Court to consider letters of dismission on the first Monday in January 1910. W. H. Cosby, Ordinary, Dec 9, 1941.
Guardianship sought for Robt A Wilkins in Webster County
Georgia Webster County Court of Ordinary deferment in December term 1909 Hearings set for the person and property guardianship of Robt A Wilkins. W 8 Bell applies. show cause by first Monday in January why guardian letters should not be granted. This December 6 1909.
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Georgia
Webster County
Bell
A. Wilkins
Dee
W. H. Cosby
Executor Sale of Webster County Land Real Estate
By order of Hon. A T Fort Ordinary Stewart County the executors will sell at Preston Georgia on First Tuesday in January 1910 the following parcels Lot 168 169 and 170 in 24th District Webster County the estate of late F J Prothro deceased Terms one half cash and balance in twelve months at 8 percent. This December 1908. T S Chappell Robt T Dixon Executors.
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Georgia
Webster
Oider
A. T. Fort
Stewart County
Said County
Court House
Preston
Webster County
F. J. Prothro
Dee
Chappell
T. Dixon
Sheriff Sale in Preston County 1910
Sheriff sale to be held at the courthouse door in Preston on the first Tuesday in January 1910. Property includes three bales of cotton with marks B and C totaling 452, 397, and 403 pounds, 25 bushels of corn, and 260 pounds of fodder.
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Georgia
Webster County
Court House
Said
Preston
Land listings near Plains and Sumter with improvements
Two large agricultural parcels described. The first: 125 acres about three miles from Plains adjoining the old John A. McDonald home place, includes a dwelling, tenant house and crib. The second: 112 acres about three miles from Sumter, adjoining Chapell, Rogers and Countryman, noted as good land with good improvements.
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Jno
A. McDonald
Sumter
Chapell, Rogers and Countryman
Is Your Money Invested Well
An advertisement from a local bank urges readers to open a savings account with the Bank of South-Western Georgia. It promises careful conservative handling of financial interests and offers investment advice and access to banking facilities across finance departments.
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Department of Finance
Bank OF South-Western Georgia
Savings Department
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Pauline A. Hill
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W. H. Turner
Railroad Street
C. A. Rhodes
Charlie TM
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Pauline Hill
Bela Hill Moreland
Sald British & American Mortgage Company, Limited
State of
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Sheriff Sale
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Peruvian Guano Corporation
Charleston, S. C
P.O
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Justice Court
G. M
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8. M. Oliver
C. M. Christian
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Lee Co
Sumter Co
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