Legal notices advertise administration and land sale in Sumter
Georgia Sumter County notices announce leave to sell J L Page estate property in district 16 due early January 1908. Other items cite permanent administration for Alonza B Wilson, discharge petition for Dr C B Raines estate, guardianship for Claud Callaway minor, and a public sale of Mary Walton estate land 39 acres lot 160 district 27, with cash terms.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Mary E. Raines
C. B. Raines
John A. Cobb
Sheriff Sale in Americus on Lot 220 in Sumter Ga
Sheriff sale to occur before the courthouse door in Americus Sumter County Georgia on the first Tuesday in January 1908. Property is Lot 220 of the 28th district containing 202 1/2 acres, the home of defendant Ab W Parker and wife C C Parker at the date. Levied to satisfy a Superior Court judgment in favor of Planters Bank of Americus against Ab W Parker. Auction to be conducted by tenant in possession notified.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
Fife
Americus Sheriff Sale Lists Property in City
The sheriff sale in Americus Sumter County Ga schedules the sale of a house and lot at 186 Church Street bounded by Church Street J W C Horne and other lots. The property belongs to A B Hinkle administrator estate of J B Hinkle deceased to satisfy a Sumter Superior Court judgment in favor of James Smith Son. Also court notices summarize twelve months support hearings for J L deceased and Samuel Raven estate with dates set for January 6 1908 and first Monday in January 1908 respectively.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
Sumter
County
Church Street
J. W. C. Horne
Sir Sheffield
W. E. Brown
James Colney
A. B. Hinkle
J. B. Hinkle
Superior Court of
James Smith
B. L. Bell
Setee
J. L
John A. Cobb
Mollie Raven
Samuel Raven
Petition for Charter Edward Harrord and Associates
Edward B Harrord and associates petition for charter outlining proposed corporate structure and purpose. The filing names principal officers and seeks city and state approval for incorporation and operations. The document frames the business plan and initial capital commitments accompanying the charter request.
Harrold Brothers Incorporation Petition in Sumter
State and county petitions to form Harrold Brothers as a civil corporation for twenty years with renewal option. Capital stock $20,000, up to $50,000. business includes warehouse, cotton factors, supply and general merchandising, wood coal, machinery, and real estate dealings. Located in Americus, with branch rights, perpetual succession, and broad corporate powers. December 11, 1907.
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Harrold Brothers
United States
Americus
E. A. Hawkins
Blacks Urged to Leave the State for California
A Georgia circulation advocates Black migration to California promising jobs and higher wages, claiming 15,000 to 20,000 Black laborers are needed. The circular, spread by an emigration agent based in Chattanooga, urges Republicans to use the Overland Limited to reach the land of Providence, with passage paid for some. It frames Georgia disfranchisement and alcohol restrictions as motivations and marks California as the election opportunity for Black Georgians.
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Americas
California
Georgia
Chain Gang
Chattanooga
Providence
Wich
Social Notes From Americus Holiday Visitors and Arrivals
A compilation of local social updates lists visitors and residents returning for the holidays. Names include Miss Edna Boyd Miss Ira Roach Miss Georgia Hair Miss Ethel Hair Miss Constance Holt and many others visiting Americus from Atlanta Griffin Columbus De Soto and Macon. The piece notes notable arrivals like President A N Walker of the Americas Railway and Light Co and Mrs Lightner among shoppers and guests, with several family visits and trips to nearby cities.
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J. D. Henley
J. B. Cook
de Soto
Americus
A. N. Walker
The
Americas Railway & Light Co
Avice Ferguson
Neal Bank Seized by State Examiners in Georgia
After a two day inquiry the Neal Bank in Atlanta was placed under the control of the State Bank Examiner. The Clearing House Association said its assets and loans cannot be readily converted and will be converted through state officials. Depositors total about 9000 savings holders with $723,000 in deposits. total deposits and liabilities about $2,067,000. Chairman expects creditors and depositors to be paid in full over time.
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Atlanta
Neal Bank
Georgia
State
Clearing House Association
Alabama
Pointed Paragraphs on Marriage and Vanity
A compact aphoristic piece reflects on married life and vanity. It suggests jealousy honors male pride but notes riches do not mirror angelic wings. It observes that small salaries test prospects of matrimony and that mistakes amuse only when others incur them.
Rumor of extra gold in coin causes speculation
New York officials debunk a sensational claim that the new $20 gold pieces contained $30 in gold each. The Mint Director calls the fabrication a hoax after earlier rumors said pennies from that year hid gold worth many times their face value.
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New York
Wal Street
Mint
Apes Font“ Basle
Ani Ra
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Ernest Wilson
Alonza B. Wilson
Sald
A. B. Wilson
Earnest L. Wilson
Nettie R. Wallace
Claud Callaway
Ida Callaway
Gheorgia
Court of Ordinary
Mary Walton
A. 8. Perry
Danville
J. W. Hightower
Mary. Walton
Sheriff Sale
Sherify Sale
Edward
Harrord
H. B. Allen
Sumter Superior Court
Allen
H. B
Lee Bell
Edna Boyd
Wesleyan College
Macon
Ira Roach
Staunton College
Lee Street
G. W. Barrow
Helen McMath
Mildred Spratling
Mattie Lewis Dodson
Arthur Mize
Georgia Military Institute
Georgia and
Ethel Hair
Benna Vista
Will E. Hawkins
C. A. D. Hawkins
College Street
Leroy G. Henderson
J. W. Harris, Jr
Mrs. Lightner
Miss Lightner
Ellaville
Constance Holt
Columbus
Idus McKellar
Baconton
Iis
H. H. McKellar
Santa
Janie Johnson
Griffin
S. Brown Small
Rosa Dudley
Benton
Ala
Lucy Merritt
Rosalie
Gertrude Smith
Ruth Arrington
Eula May Summerford
Clara Willie Prather
Mamie McArthur
Bessie Tift ‘College
Eleanor Lustrat
Wilmot Matthews
Tampa
Jacksonville
Heatherbloom
Friends of Principals
Shapeing For
Washington,d. C
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
David A. de Armond
Misouri
Capitol
Congress
Williams
de Armond
Dave
Chicago News
Chas. L. Ansley
Wheatley & Ansley
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