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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
7
All creditors of the estate of John Tonks of Sumter county are notified to render their demands to the undersigned executor by law. All persons indebted to said estate must make immediate payment. E. Council is executor. December 8, 1908. 12-10-68.
Georgia Sumter County notice states guardian Mary Hortense Tinsley seeks discharge from guardianship of Thomas H. Tinsley. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in January or discharge will be granted. Ordinary John A. Cobb issues the notice.
In Sumter County Superior Court at the November term 1908 J M Summerford petitions against E H Moore. A deed of mortgage dated November 1905 to secure two notes covers a brick store house in DeSoto Ga on Ferguson lot 25 ft by 110 ft with street, alley and adjacent parcels. The order requires the defendant to pay the principal, interest and costs into court by the next term or face foreclosure with redemption barred. service of the rule per law. Judge Z A Littlejohn.
Webster County Georgia notice to all creditors of the estate of C A C Reddick deceased to file demands within the legal period and for others indebted to the estate to pay promptly. Separate items request leave to sell Morris Bell's real estate interest in Preston Hotel lot and seeks cause to grant twelve months support for Mary J Reddick minor. Court terms set for January 1909 with various guardians and appraisers.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia a public sale of estate land of P J Wise deceased will occur on the first Tuesday in January 1909 at Americus Court House within legal hours. Lands include 13 1/2 acres of lot 10 18 3/4 acres of lot 23 16 acres west of Chocahatsh creek off lot 42 23 acres off NE corner lot 43 totaling 428 acres more or less in the 26th District.
The eminent professor responds to a domestic mishap as his wife laments hens scratching eggplant seeds. He contemplates jealousy and begins drafting a twenty page article titled Development of Envy in the Minds of the Lower Grade of Bipeds, as reported by the Baltimore American.
In Sumter County Georgia on December 10 1908 a petition seeks incorporation as Horne Summers Bradley Company for twenty years with renewal, to operate a mercantile business in Americus. Capital stock proposed at three thousand dollars, with request to increase to ten thousand. all stock paid in. Petition lists partners C B Horne T Summers and K G Bradley. attornies Ellis Webb Ellis.
In Webster County Georgia a deed to secure debt dated November 30 1904 from Mary B Hardy and recorded in Mortgage Book M age 51 initiates a sale of Lot 235 containing 200 acres in the 24th District G M originally Lee county now Webster county. The sale to pay the secured indebtedness and costs will occur January 5 1909 at the courthouse door in Webster County by public outcry. Terms are cash with attorneys Travis and Travis of Savannah.
J W Howard applies for Letters of Administration for the estate of Mrs L M Howard late of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to show cause why administration should not be granted to J W Howard. Witness my hand and official seal this 2nd day of Nov 1908. John A Cobb Ordinary Dec 3 ft.
D C Jones of Smithville offers 2 000 bushels Prize cottonseed and 1 000 bushels King cottonseed for sale at one dollar per bushel in lots under 100. Seed saved from first picking, ginned privately, kept pure. On 120 acres this year the farmer made 126 bales of cotton with 40 pounds lint per 100 pounds seed cotton. Sale date November week St.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson 5 t Buffalo N C says he cured a persistent sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve after applying it twice daily for two weeks. He reports all sores healed and endorses the remedy for other sores. Eldridge Drug sells the salve.
A reflective note from Chicago describes the struggle to recover misplaced confidence and the effort required to regain self assurance. The piece frames confidence as elusive yet essential, urging steady steps and inner resolve.
Americus dealers face a $200 per location tax on near beer as the higher court upholds the levy. About a dozen shops in Sumter County must pay, with most resisting initially. Captain John A. Cobb orders settlement now, as cases move toward Supreme Court review.
Bishop C. K. Nelson of the Diocese of Atlanta spoke at Calvary Church drawing a crowded congregation that exceeded seating capacity. He preached on the cleansing of the Temple, warned against material misuse of religion, and confirmed thirteen candidates.
Christmas rates take effect next Friday the 18th and run to January 6th. Round trip tickets from Americus to Atlanta cost 6.45 dollars, to Macon 3.05, to Columbus 2.66, to Augusta 8.05, to Montgomery 5.85, to Savannah 8.05, to Jacksonville 9.05, with reduced fares to other points as well.
A fragmentary exchange discusses visits to Ippleton church and a pastor’s remarks on pasture and fields. Bates responds with a cautious tone about objection if the pasture is better, reflecting rural community chatter and informal local dialogue.
Rus McCuller received a thirty month chain gang sentence after four guilty pleas to larceny from the house. Items stolen include two fine pistols one from a Macon man at the Hotel Windsor and a diamond-studded stick pin. Police link him to a prior $700 gem theft from a city visitor, with ongoing efforts to gather evidence.
Mr Edward B Thayer longtime Americus resident died Saturday at his home on Prince street after a long illness Born in Newport Kentucky he was birthday he came to Americus in 1892 and worked with the city water department He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs H S Rosser of Jacksonville and three sons Edward B Jr A M and J M Thayer Funeral services will be at 3 pm from his home conducted by Rev R I Bivins with Cooper Lodge Knights of Pythias in attendance.
A burglary occurred Sunday night or early Monday at Will Gorman’s store on Lee Street, with goods primarily cheap perfume and jewelry taken. Police recovered most of the loot before noon and detained a black man and woman as suspects, stored at the barracks. Chief Feagin warns of possible holiday petty burglaries and has directed police to be vigilant.
Mise Bertha Lunsford daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Lunsford died at home in Plains Georgia Sunday morning at four o clock from laryngitis. The bereaved parents have the town’s sympathy. She was a beloved Christian. Illness lasted one week. Funeral conducted by Rev W W Arnold Monday at eleven. Interment at Lebanon cemetery.
Mr. Earl Speer leaves this morning for Hillsboro where tomorrow afternoon he will wed Miss Flossie Bearden. He is accompanied by his brother John Speer of Montgomery as best man. The couple will be at home after December 20 at 644 Forsyth Street. No woman's as truthful as her mirror.
The George D Wheatley stock of goods has been appraised for court and the report deemed unsatisfactory. On yesterday three Macon citizens Robt Nussbaum J Keasler WW Young were sent to serve the parvo of sapeaieis. The stock will be sold next 21st.
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and acquaintances for many kindnesses during the Thayer event and to the Knights of Pythins and Brother Biyins with heartfelt appreciation.
A dialogue fragment shows Helrese pleading with her father about a foreign count pressing for marriage. The father responds with stubborn practicality, joking that the count would need to work if he makes trouble.
Mrs Emma Ren of 47 Schenck Avenue reports a burglar scare that awakens her husband’s attentiveness and sparks a neighborhood sensation. Mr Wels responds playfully, kissing his wife and praising the scare as a boost to romance. The couple, still fond, celebrate the incident as a lighthearted turn in married life.
Mr. Hill argues that advice for men to move West remains timely and practical as in Greeley era, noting improved chances of returning home after relocating and urging consideration of western opportunities.
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