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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

2

States Schools In Best Condition, Says Bulletin

Prof. Joseph Stewart of the University of Georgia issued a bulletin outlining accrediting rules for high schools, Carnegie unit entrance requirements, and suggested curricula for schools with varying teacher counts. It notes growing accreditation, 61 four year, 47 three year, 199 two year high schools, and over 1,000 students trained in agricultural programs.

Athens Joseph <& Stewart University of Georgia Department of Severitary Education Andrew M. Soule Leon P. Smith la Grange College Burnett University T. J. Wooster Stewart Soul David Barrow T Ie Carnegie Wos

Cured After Two Years Claim for U R A Cura Cure

East Point resident Mr BLE Norton writes that U R A Cura cured kidney and bladder troubles after two years of illness. He reports great relief and asks for two bottles. Granger Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn notes druggists sell at 60 cents to 1.00 per bottle and offers a free booklet.

Ble. Norton East Point Atlante Granger Medicine Company Chattanooga Tenn

Prisoner Burned While Escape Attempt Ends in Tragedy

In Biltimore Georgia John Murphy a white inmate at the jail died in a failed escape attempt. Police report say he tried to burn his way to freedom during a Christmas celebration causing fatal flames. Murphy a Spanish American War veteran and former convict guard at Millen had recently been employed as a prison guard.

Biltimore John Murphy Eim Millen

Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Quick Cure

Advertises Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a remedy for piles and itching of private parts. Claims absorption of tumors and instant relief, with pricing of 50 cents and one dollar. Mentions Cleveland manufacturer and druggists. Also includes a customer testimonial about a kidney remedy from Mrs Joyce in Claremont New Hampshire.

Williams Williams’ M Fg. Co Cleveland

Cotton School to Demonstrate New Gins and Piking Machine

Athens Ga Dec 27 The University Cotton School opens Jan 4 under the State College of Agriculture with demonstrations of the newest cotton gin and a new cotton picking machine. An exhibition of a new cotton planter and a roller gin that handles long or short staple will be shown daily at the farm under expert direction. A sprained ankle note offers Chamberlains Siniment as a fast remedy.

Athens University Cotton School State College of Agriculture State College

Enormous Crop of Oranges Remain to Be Marketed

St Augustine Fla Dec 27 After years of poor returns Florida orange grower enters a new era through organization with 90 percent of the crop poised for prosperity. About 3,000,000 boxes or 10,000 carloads have been marketed, mostly by unorganized growers forming the poorer segment. Exchange packing houses are closing, with member growers’ fruit routed through Tampa head offices to coordinate markets and prevent gluts. Green fruit shipments discouraged as the exchange controls tighten. An estimated 1000,000 boxes remain on trees awaiting harvest. further tightening of market could lift prices.

St. Augustine Fla Florida Peninsular State Tampa

Dean's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Remedy by Americus Woman

An Americus woman testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills eased her long standing urinary and kidney troubles after trying the remedy from Dodson's Pharmacy. The ad notes the product price, Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents, and urges readers to remember the Dean's name. A separate brief reports a holiday affray ending with one stabbing. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is recommended for children to relieve cold symptoms and move bowels.

Dean Americus C. W Mayo Street Jamal Dodson Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States Deans Kennedy

Administrator's Sale in Sumter County Georgia 1910

Bela Hill Moreland administratrix to Pauline A Hill deceased offers real estate in Lee and Sumter counties for cash on first Tuesday in January 1910. Property includes multiple Lee County land lots totaling about 2,011 acres, a half undivided storehouse interest in Smithville, a one third undivided storehouse in Wille, and a house with eight acres in Americus. Sale to pay debts with distribution as final.

Georgia Sumter Court of Ordinary Bela Hill Moreland Pauline A. Hill Ant Tate thesCourt House Americus Sumter Couty Lee Lee County Charles SI R. R. Howe Wille Railroad Street C. A. Rhodes Charlig Sald Mged Sumter County Pauline Bach Larne Ag

Sale of Webster County lands of F J Prott estate

Executors announce a public sale of land in Webster County Georgia belonging to the late F J Prott deceased. The property includes lots 168 169 and 170 in the 24th District and will be divided into 50 acre tracts with one half cash and the balance due in twelve months at 6 percent interest. Sale to be held at the courthouse door in Preston on the first Tuesday in 1910 between legal hours.

Georgia Webster A. T. Fort Stewart County I’reston Webstery 24Th Webster County F. J. Prott T. S. Chappell T. Dixon

Guardianship Sale of Carter Minor Property in Sumter

George Sumter County judge authorizes sale of land in Sumter County to settle debts for Lula Earl and Janett Carter minors. Property includes 202 1/2 acres in Lot 213 and 32 1/2 acres in Lot 205 totaling 235 acres in Sumter's 17th District. Sale set for first Tuesday in January 1910 at public outcry. Terms cash. J C Carter Guardian.

Georgia Sumter County Sumter J. C. Carter Okari Janett Carter Americus Pbamter County Lula Earl

Foreclosure Sale Notice for Sumter County land

British and American Mortgage Company Limited will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1910 at Americus Georgia the north half lot of land No 85 containing 101 14 acres in Sumter County to satisfy a debt of 350 principal plus 28 interest with 8 percent per annum and 10 percent attorney fees. sale follows default on notes due November 1 1909. deed recorded in 1905 and referenced.

Georgia Sumter County Georgia M British & A . Mortgage Company, Limited M. Cannon British & American Mortgage Company, Limited Sumter Gtate Americus Sald Sumter State of Georgia Sala County

Guardians Application to Sell and Re Invest

Notice in Sumter County Georgia states guardian H C Davis applies in Americus at the courthouse on January ith 1910 to sell the minors Henry Cleve Davis Jr and Elizabeth Bozeman Davis undivided interests in several parcels totaling about 820 acres in Marion, Sumter and Marion counties to reinvest proceeds for larger annual income. The land includes lots 1 2 31 in Marion districts 25 26 and Lot 1 in Sumter district 26 containing 2021 2 acres each with a plan to reinvest in better properties.

Georgia Sumter County Ten O'Elock Americus Z. A. Littlejohn Superior Court of the Southwestern Circuit Forminy Henry Cleve Davis, Jr Elizabeth Bozeman Davis Marion County Algoten Distric County H. C. Davis Guardian Henry Cleva Davis, Jr Elisabeth Bozeman Davis

Adams Applies for Letters of Administration in Georgia

In Webster County Georgia Court of Ordinary December term 1903 Adams petitions for Letters of Administration on the estate of W. A. Adams deceased. All persons interested must show cause in the Court by the first Monday in January next why the application should not be granted. This December 6, 1909. W. H. Cosby Ordinary. December 9 date.

Georgia Webster County Adams W. A. Adams W. H. Cosby

Discharge of Administration for Sarah Wiggins

Van Edwards administrator of Sarah Wiggins deceased has fully administered the estate. This is to cite all persons concerned kindred and creditors to show if any they can why letters of administration should not be revoked on set Monday in January 1910. W H Cosby Ordinary Georgia Webster County.

Georgia Webster County van Edwards Sarah Wiggins W. H. Cosby

Sheriff Sale of Cotton and Corn in Preston 1910

The sheriff will sell before the courthouse door in the county town of Preston on the first Tuesday in January 1910 between legal hours. Property includes bale of cotton marks B No 240 weight 452 pounds and No 30 weight 397 pounds four bale marks GC No 31 unknown weight, 25 bushels corn more or less, 250 pounds fodder more or less. Levied under a Distress Warrant from Justice Court 97% District G M for Ben Gorman in favor of Mrs M A Oliver deceased. Dated December 6 1909. C M Christian Sheriff December 9 4t

Georgia Webster County Court House Said Preston Justice Court G. M Ben Gorman M. Oliver C. M. Christian

Guardianship sought for Robt A Wilkins by W S Bell

Georgia Webstern County Court of Ordinary Dec Term 1909 requires all interested persons to show cause by the first Monday in January why letters of guardianship for Robt A Wilkins' person and property should not be granted. Dee 6 1909 12 9 41

Georgia Webstern County Court of Ordinary W.S. Bell Robt A. Wilkins W. H. Cosby

Homestead Exemption Request Heard by Official

John Lowe has applied for exemption of homestead. The hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday January 10, 1910, at the official's office. Signed this 18th day of December 1809 by W. H. Cosby, 23 2 Ordinary Webster County.

Georgia Webster County John Lowe W. H. Cosby

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