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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
7
The notice urges buyers to act on last calls for surplus seasonable merchandise. It emphasizes profit on these lots is wiped out and even cost may not influence the price. The aim is a clean sweep of stock to free space for the new season.
Bargain suits labeled mint stamp or style go on sale with steep discounts. Prices range from 6.75 for items regular 13.50 to 17.60 for a 35.00 value, with several other marked reductions listed for 8.25 9.25 and 11.25 to 15.00.
Bargain raincoats in gray tan and green, full length and loose fits, wool and waterproofed. Originally priced 12 50 16 00 18 00 20 00 and 25 00, now marked down to 12 50 on select full length options. Sizes and stock limited, sale emphasizes serviceable, all-wool models.
Bargain sale offers full length warm school coats for ages 6 to 14 at half price. Coats come in plain and fancy materials in brown blue red tan and green. Mothers urged to review the lots for value and durability.
Sale offers ladies sweaters in black white red brown navy and Yale colors with sizes 34 to 44. Prices show reductions from 1.50 and 2.00 with unclear extra text and possible brand or store naming.
Two lots of men’s fancy striped flannelette night shirts offered at closeout prices. One lot full size and length, quality material, regularly 65 cents. Another extra heavy, full width and length, valued up to $1.25, sale price 79 cents.
Durable winter stockings in sizes 6 1 2 to 8, wide rib and extra heavy. Sold previously for 25 cents, now offered at a clearance price with only a few dozen left.
Special corset cover embroideries in Cambric and Swiss, 18 inches wide, new designs for corsets offered at 23 cents on Monday. Unusual in quality and variety, bought to sell for 35 cents, all goods quoted for spot cash only.
Mr A F Hodges appears among candidates seeking a seat on the Sumter County board of commissioners. Residing in the Andersonville district long without representation, his popularity and fitness are cited as likely to gain strong support in the April 15 primary. Hodges is described as a staunch Sumter citizen whose election would honor the county.
A widow in Chicago seeks personal stability after loss, pursuing financial and legal remedies while navigating family duties. The notice outlines her claim for resources and support amid changing circumstances.
Sumter announces Henry J. Webb as a candidate for county commissioner. Webb, a prominent farmer and business man, is well known in the county and pledges to improve roads and land development. The formal announcement appears this morning.
A clipped Chicago News remark lauds a reputation considered resilient and solid, describing it as a favorable asset in public view and suggesting confidence in its staying power. The comment implies steady esteem among readers and authorities.
Local banks report counterfeit Buffalo ten dollar notes circulating in Georgia with a visible buffalo on the face and a large red X on the back. The government has issued a warning with a detailed description noting deceptive appearance, missing cross lines, and specific serial identifiers. Authorities urge banks to scrutinize deposits and report suspicious notes to protect the public.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a universal germ disease and promotes Hyomel as the direct inhaled treatment that reaches air cells in the nose throat and lungs. It promises germ destruction mucous healing and tissue vitality with a pharmacy guarantee refund if no benefit.
Supt A G Miller of the Americas public schools travels from Atlanta to Washington City to attend the annual meeting of the department of superintendents of the National Educational Association. He will join Georgia's city school leaders as the session convenes Tuesday and continues through the week.
A medical ad notes a kidney and urinary disease risk and urges Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer to treat kidneys. It claims heart, bladder, and kidney trouble cause rapid death and promises free sample bottles and a book upon request. The address is Kilmer Co in Binghamton.
Judge L Battle, aged 96, longtime Schley County jurist, died Sunday evening and was buried Monday afternoon at Eilagille. A large crowd attended his funeral as residents mourned the revered elder statesman nearing the century mark. He was survived by several sons and daughters living in Americas Sumter and Seliley counties.
The Americus Library Association tendered its central property to the city for a Carnegie Library worth about 20000 dollars. If accepted, the city would commit to yearly maintenance of 10 percent of the donation, about 2000 dollars, per year. No formal action yet. committee to report. Crawford Wheatley reelected president and Thomas Harrold vice president.
Another entry in the county commissioner field is Mr J H Daniel who announces this morning. Daniel has four years as commissioner including one term and understands duties well. He is a Sumter farmer and businessman and a trustee of the Third District Agricultural College. Voters will consider his candidacy in the April 15 primary.
The announcement promotes J F Bolton as a candidate for county commissioner. A lifelong Sumter County resident and long time Americus businessman, he is described as a conservative trusted with public trust. The note suggests strong support from his friends ahead of the primary.
J I Hiller of Sumter near Plains announces his run for Sumter County tax receiver. He is described as a Confederate veteran and a man of integrity and honesty, with broad support from friends across the county.
The Estey pipe organ, valued at $2,500 and containing over 700 pipes, arrived yesterday for First Baptist and will be placed in the choir recess. Rev. C. P. Gilbert and the congregation express great gratification as the instrument arrives and will be installed for use next Sunday, enhancing worship with its rich tones.
The article presents Thomas B. Hooks as a Sumter county commissioner candidate. It notes he is among Sumter's most extensive farmers with large realty interests and portrays him as eminently qualified for the duties of a county commissioner and trusted by county citizens.
A brief, unreadable OCR fragment describes a crowd of women unable to follow remarks unless all speak together, with stray letters and incomplete prose. The text offers limited names or context, preventing a fuller report but indicating a chaotic discussion scene.
Mr John T Ferguson declares his run for Sumter County commissioner and seeks broad support. A Sumter resident, he is a prominent property owner and businessman in the Fifteenth district, which is densely populated with growing agricultural and commercial interests.
J L Chambliss announces candidacy for re election as county commissioner. He was elected four years ago to the present board and now serves his first term. A property owner and well known county citizen, his bid will be considered by voters at the Democratic primary on April 1.
Petitioners seek incorporation of The Board of Trustees of the Young Men's Christian Association of Americas for fifty years with renewal. The group aims to hold and manage real and personal property for the Americus association and to invest funds under the YMCAs directors, issue bonds, mortgage property, and conduct necessary corporate actions. Original filed January 31 1908. Allen, Clerk.
Mrs. Ann 8 Richards, guardian, petitions to discharge guardianship over Burwell A and Mary L Richards. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in March next. absence of objections will permit discharge. February 3, 1908. John A Cobb, Ordinary Sumter County.
Miss Belle Park applied for letters of guardianship of the person and property of May PD Sinney Tainge child of Mrs. Ida Callaway deceased. Notice is given that the application will be heard at 10 oclock a on March next in the Ordinary's office.
In pro per form Frenk PB Harrold applied for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Mise I. C. Cotton, late of Grorola Sumter County. The filing indicates actions toward probate administration.
County officers publish notice to all creditors and next of kin that claims against Miss J C Cotton estate must be filed by a legally allowed date. ordinary John A Cobb signs as clerk on February 4, 1908, urging timely filing to prevent permanent administration.
Mabel and Leon Callaway, minors over fourteen, have petitioned for guardianship. J. McMar iy Guardian petitions for appointment. hearing set for 10 oclock a m on March Ind, 1908. Cobb Ordinary John A. Cobb issues the notice on February 3, 1908.
Harriett H Hardwick widow of P F Hardwick petitions for twelve months support from the estate. The court has set a return date and all interested parties must show cause before the Court of Ordinary of Webster County on the first Monday in March 1908 why the support petition should not be granted. W H Cosby Ordinary signs the notice dated February 1908.
Mrs Muggle of Kirvin is warned that on November 6 1907 W Kirvin filed a petition in Sumter Superior Court to remove liabilities of marriage. The case will stand for trial at the May term 1908 beginning the fourth Monday in May. Appear in person or by attorney to defend the petition or the court will proceed. Witness Judge H. A. Littlejohn on February 3 1908. Clerk B Allen.
Property in Americus Sumter County Georgia to be sold before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in March 1908. Describes a house and lot on the east side of Cotton Avenue fronting sixty feet and running back eighty feet, bounded by Judge Montgomery, Martin Grinton shop, Charles Crocker property, and old Haring hotel and occupied by the Friendship Baptist Church. Levied to satisfy a City Court execution in favor of Bank of Commerce against R J Tae. Bell Sheriff February 5 1908.
A house and lot in Americus Sumter County Georgia on No Lee street, bounded by D W Bagley and Lee street, is to be sold before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in March 1908 to satisfy a city court execution in favor of CG A Potter against George Moon and securities. Property occupied by Fannie Moon Burton. Sheriff Bell warrants the sale.
A group including J W Clopton J B Ranew Bot Ranew and others petition for a second public road from Lamar southward about four miles to Leslie Ga via land owned by local residents. The road would join the existing public road. The petition seeks final grant on the first Monday April next unless objections are shown. February 21 1908. Maier
A group including J W Clapton BE L Wilson J Wade J M Summerford W J Joiner and others filed for discontinuing a public road west from the M J Morgan place in the 15th District Sumter County Georgia. The route runs about three quarters of a mile to the Talim place now owned by J M Johnson. Notice states the road will be finally discontinued April first unless objections are shown, issued by the Commission of Roads and Revenues.
Legal notices must be submitted to the business office by Wednesday noon each month to insure intention. A fee accompanies the notice and the policy will be enforced.
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