Notice to creditors in the estate of John Hooks
As creditors of the estate of John Hooks late of Samterre are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to the estate are required to make immediate payment. L. G. Council, Executor. December 8, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hooks
Samterre
L. G. Council
Georgia
Webster County
C. A. C. Reddick
M. J. Leverett
A. C. Reddick
Discharge of Guardianship Sought for Thomas H. Tinsley
Miss Mary Hortense Tinsley guardian applies for discharge of guardianship over Thomas H. Tinsley. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in January. otherwise, discharge will be granted. John A. Cobb, Ordinary Sumter County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Mary Hortense Tinsley
Thomas H. Tinsley
Thomas H.tinsley
John A. Cobb
Foreclosure Order in Sumter County Mortgage Case
Superior Court Sumter County Nov term 1908 J M Summerford vs E H Moore NJ SI to foreclose mortgage on Ferguson lot brick store DeSoto Ga 20 by 80 feet 25 by 110 feet order defendant pay or show cause by next term equity of redemption barred service to be perfected Judge Z A Littlejohn directs payment of principal interest and costs or foreclosure action proceeds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Summerford
H. Moore
DeSoto
Ferguson
R. R
E. A. Luke
Z. A. Littlejohn
Judge Superior Court Sumter Co
Webster County Georgia Estate and Guardianship Notices
Notices to creditors and heirs of C A C Reddick in Webster County Georgia. Executors seek demands and payments, guardians apply for sale of Morris Bell property, and twelve months support for Mary J Reddick minor. Court of Ordinary January 1909 hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
M. J. Leverett
Mary J. Reddick
C. A. C. Reddick
C. A
W. H. Cosby
Administrators Sale Georgia Sumter County 1909
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia the administrators will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1909 before the court house in Americus between legal hours the estate of P J Wise deceased comprising 428 acres more or less across several land lots including 137%4 acres of lot 10 187% acres of lot 33 16 acres off west Chocahatshc creek lot 42 and 23 acres off the N B corner of lot 43 all in the 26th district cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Court of Ordinary
Americus
P. J. Wise
West Chocahatshc Creek
N. B. Corner
Il. D. IE
George W. Jennings
Petition for Charter in Sumter County Georgia
Petition to the Superior Court of Sumter County Georgia by C B Horne T Summers and K G Bradley residents seeking charter authority. The filing outlines a corporate formation request and legal basis for charter issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Superior Court
Said County
Horne
Summers
K. G. Bradley
Horne Summers Bradley Company Charter Petition 1908
Petition seeks to form a mercantile corporation in Americus Georgia to operate dry goods shoes groceries hardware and real estate ventures with capital of three thousand dollars divided into thirty shares. Petitioners ask authority to renew after twenty years and to increase capital to ten thousand dollars. The office and business place are in Americus, with Ellis Webb Ellis law firm handling the filing dated December 10, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busines Os
Sorapany
Americus
Yies
H. E. Allen
Cik
Georgia
Sumter County
Horne-Summers-Bradley Company
Clk
Ordinary's Citation for Administration in 1908
J W Howard applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs L M Howard of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office within the legal period to show cause why administration should not be granted to J W Howard. Witness dated Nov 2, 1908, John A Cobb Ordinary. Dec 3 4t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Woebater
Mattie Reddick
Reddick
Court of Ordinary
W. H. Cosby
J. W. Howard
L. M. Howard
John A. Cobb
Libel for divorce in Sumter Superior Court
Clara Williams Parker Williams petitions for divorce from Parker Williams in Sumter Superior Court. The notice set for the fourth Monday in May 1909 follows an order by Judge Z A Littlejohn. Witness December 15 1908. H Allen, Clerk. 21 Dec and 2t Jan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Williams
Sumter Superior Court
Clara Williams
Z. A. Littlejohn
Southwestern Circuit
H. Allen
Brownsville Affair Talk Reaches Washington
Helpie Greatley Needs Texas Ranger Colonel Bill McDonald arrives in Washington to brief the President on the Brownsville incident. The New York Press notes the President may welcome such aid. A separate remark jokes about gender behavior in front of a mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Bill McDonald
Washington
Brownsville
New York Press
Mayor Hawkins Leaves Office After Three Term Run
Col. B. A. Hawkins relinquished the mayoral office of Americas on Wednesday night after three consecutive terms begun in 1902. He credited a sinking fund for retiring bonds which reduced total bonded debt from 141,000 to 112,500, with about 10,000 held by the bond commission. Interest payments also fell by nearly half during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Hawkins
Americas
Hawking
Bond Commission
Mayor Hawkins Leaves Behind Conservative City Administration
Upon stepping down after three terms Col Hawkins reflects on progress under his tenure. He notes sidewalks extended from residential areas to the business district, rising municipal expenditures, streamlined accounting, enclosure of waterworks, well protection, and his focus on law practice in retirement while leaving the city with broad public esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Col. Hawkins
Bryan Favors Postal Savings Bank
In the Commoner Mr. Bryan urges Democratic support for the postal savings bank measure. He calls for amendments to raise the deposit limit and extend benefits, to prevent discrimination and ensure government loans to nearby banks. He argues the plan is the only feasible measure for the next four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bryan
Senate
House
Windsor Hotel Stock and Americus Creamery Co Shares
Two stock entries list 60 shares of Windsor Hotel stock and 2 shares of Americus Creamery Co stock, as recorded by P. B. Williford on pages 27 to 31. The notation indicates ownership and quantity for these two firms in the historical ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Hotel
Americus Creamery Co
P. B
Williford
Carnegie Library Progress Reported Nearing Completion
The new Carnegie Library shows rapid progress with brick and stone work finished roof framed and exterior shaping up. Columns and decorative stone wreaths adorn the entrance and contractors Little and Philips have pushed construction. final furnishings and opening in spring are anticipated with small delays possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Messrs. Little & Philips
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. it is a blood or constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and is advertised as a regular prescription by a physician. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, with testimonials available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Pocket theft on streetcar prompts police response
A caller at the police station reports having his pocket picked on a streetcar. The desk sergeant questions why he came in, implying the complaint might be unnecessary. The exchange highlights tension between a crime report and the officer’s response.
Bryan defies promise on future political runs
Philadelphia report prints Bryan's statement on remaining in politics. He says he may stay involved for about 20 years and will oppose attempts to Republicanize the Democratic party in Pennsylvania. He defends his stance on Colonel Guffey and the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Democratic Party
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Who Gets the Button in Americus Banana Tax Debate
A proposed $1,000 city tax on bananas in Americus would enrich a single Greek resident and raise prices for all shoppers. The issue centers on who bears the cost when the city implements the tax to fund banana distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Diary humor and New Year diary joke
A humorous diary entry describes New Year rituals and the annual diary joke starting Friday January 1. It notes people fill the page and dust gathers by January 10, contrasting yearning to actually keeping a diary with the practical effort needed. It also mentions the pure food law and Ely's Cream Balm as a safe remedy compliant with labeling rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
Ely
Castro’s Rifle Hunt Tied to Local Stores
The telegram mentions Castro could have bought rifles and ships locally in Philadelphia, arguing there was no need to go to Europe. It highlights the toy department idea and criticizes global sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Telegraph
Castro
Europe
Ghost in German Valley High School Belfry
In German Valley New Jersey a supposed ghost haunting the high school belfry was explained as an accidental prank. Charles Wi and another student turned the bell, a man with a suitcase was seized by the constable, and five suitcases of new clothing and various items were found in the bellfry along with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
German Valley
N. J
Charles Wi
Watson
Gay & Man
Dollar found after fifteen years linked to wreck
New York officials report Captain Randall identified a silver-dollar bearing an 1800 date found in the surf at Eastpoint by a lifesaver. The coin came from a schooner wreck seven years ago off Smith Point where the vessel was driven ashore. Randall lost all possessions in the disaster and offers a reward for recovery of a gold watch also lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Randall
Eastpoint
Smith Point
Gail
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Morris C. Bell
Preston
Dec. Ltd
Bell
Morris Bell
Horne-Summers-Bradley Co
Ellis, Webb & Ellis, Petitioners’ Attorneys
Helpie Greatley
Amberlai
Col. E. A. Hawkins
Bryan Favors
Postal Savings Bank
Col
William J. Bryan
Augusta Chronicle
Sunny Brook
C. Blum & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
C. Buller Co
Montgomery, Ala
Birmingham Liquor Co
Pensacola, Fla
Co Ayer
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