Sumter County Paving Moves Forward With Slag Base
Thirty carloads of slag have arrived for Sumter County’s macadam paving project with 150 more en route. Engineer John Ansley leads plans for six miles of road using slag as four inch base, paired with crushed rock and asphalt spray. Finley method rejected for best results. Georgia Tech professor Kneale aids. Federal aid funds expected to sustain uninterrupted progress.
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Sumter
Birmoigham
Vunty
John B. Ansteo
Joon
Astit
Mr. Ansie
Atley
Ansley
Finley
Atlanta
America
Particu
Sumter County
Georgia
Old Roads
Fin‘y
R. D. Kneale
Georgia Tech
Americus
Sash Doors and Mantels Custom Designs by Shiver
W. Shiver advertises sash doors blinds mantels and columns with custom design service. No order too small or too large and prints phone 117 for inquiries.
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Dno. W. Shiver
Tennessee Lady Run-Down Gets Help From Ziron Tonic
After illness and overwork, a Tennessee woman reports renewed strength from Ziron Iron Tonic. The ad claims Ziron strengthens with iron and building ingredients, suitable for children, men, and women, with a money-back guarantee.
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Emmaanus
Las Castas
Tenn
Dioend
Sumter County Dem Candidates Announced for 1920
To Democratic voters Ed Jenkins announces for coroner subject to March 1 1920 primary. HT Watts seeks Sumter County treasurer nomination for March 31 primary. W M Harper seeks re election to City Court judge post at Americus subject to March 3 1920 primary.
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Sumter County
ED Jenkins
Georg D Jones Seeks Re-Election as Tax Receiver
A Sumter County voter notice announces GEO D JONES seeking renomination for Tax Receiver in the Democratic Primary on March 3. He notes he cannot visit homes personally, will assume duties February 1, and asks supporters to consider his past record at the polls.
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Sumter County
Allen Announces Reelection Bid for Sumter Clerk Post
A Sumter County candidate declares re election for Clerk of Superior Court. If chosen the deputy will be Sam R Heys. The message appeals to Democratic primary voters.
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Superior Court
Sumter County
Sam R. Heys
Ke, Allen
Leslie News: Local Notices and Social Highlights
Leslie Jan 27. Election notices in Sumter County for 1920 Democratic primary including Tax Collector and Solicitor of the City Court candidates. Leslie Woman's Missionary Society to observe a week of prayer. Local visits, engagements, and PTA program announced. social events include a prom party and families visiting relatives in Americus and Macon.
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Leslie
Woman's Missionary Society
Leslie Baptist Church
Tulah Caldwell
Vidalia
Vietting
James Brown
Dudleyewood
Daghter
Ulin
Atlanta
Gatewool
HP VL Hines
Dean Ross
Louise
Ross
Mary Ferguson
Eugenia Collier
John Sheppard
Roy Wade
Macon
Miss Collier
Sumter County
Celestia Clifton
Leesburg
Rb, Clifton
Myreer Deavours
Americus
A. Deavours
Parent-Teachers' Association
C. S. Durden
Floyd Hines
Addie Laramore
Eva Brown
J. D. Cocke
Thelma Bolton
Mary Lizzie
Bolton
Mamie Burnette
Esta Stewart
Lena Lightfoot
Ella Mae Ranen
Bessie Sims
Carrie Belle Ferguson
Mae Luke
Ida Stewart
Nell Anderson
Ruth Clark
Mary Joe
Watson
Blanch Duncan
Ann Duncan
Willie Kaylor
Vivian Finger
Merril Stewart
Stanley Burnett
J. D. Bolton
Gussie Bolton
Wes Watson
Morgan Laramore
Fred Laramore
Wilbur Lee Clifton
Lovett Dell
James Everson
Jodivh Pilcher
Dennis Cooke
George Cooke
Olin Deavours
Walter Johnson
Ellis Park Green
Sam Welch
Tutner Hines
Edwin Hines
Clinton Westbrook
S. E. Smith
Albany
Mary Hill
Cobb
Ethel Cocke
John Harvey
Sumter County Ordinary candidates seek Democratic support
F A Thomas announces candidacy for Ordinary in Sumter County Democratic primary on March 3 1920 pledging faithful service and public interest Helen Hawkins also seeks the office stating her record of service and commitment to the people of Americus and Sumter County The message notes prior honors and belief in doing what is best for those served
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Sumter County
City Court of Americas
Dan Chaplell
Americus
Renewal of Conscience in Public Service by John A Cobb
A letter from John A Cobb pledging renewal of service to the community after years in the Confederate army. He states lifelong allegiance to the people and asks for a renewal of his past conscience, having abandoned other official ties to dedicate himself fully as Ordinary.
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John A. Cobb
Health is in the Blood Dr Williams 101 Tonic Ad
An historic drug advert touts Dr Williams 101 Tonic as a tonic with quinine iron and magnesia claimed to cleanse blood and boost energy. It promises to treat flu malaria fevers colds lagrippe and chills and notes sales rose during the flu epidemic. Bottles are sold at 25 and 50 cents with no substitutes.
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Williams
Rat Snap Ends Farmer’s Woes, Farmers Say
James Baxter of New Duck reports RAT SNAPT keeps rats out of the house, saving chickens and feed. He notes using about $3 worth per year and that the cake is convenient to use with no mixing. Available in three sizes for $1.00, sold by Murray Drug and Sparks Grocery.
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James Baxter
N. du
Murray
Dri Sk
Sparks Grocer
Largest stock of long leaf yellow pine lumber in South Georgia
Jno. W. Shiver invites customers to visit and view the extensive supply of high grade long leaf yellow pine flooring ceiling and siding. The firm emphasizes offering both premium and cheaper grades and encourages potential buyers to discuss their bill of lumber over the phone number provided, 117.
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South Georgia
Jno
W. Shiver
Gatewood Cogdell Hardware Company Charter Petition
Petitioners seek incorporation of Gatewood Cogdell Hardware Company for 20 years with renewal. The firm would operate general hardware mercantile business in Americus Sumter County Georgia, with farm implements, vehicles, and related goods, and may buy real estate, issue notes, and establish branches. Authorized capital stock is 15000 dollars, paid in, with potential increase to 40000 dollars. board of directors and officers to be elected. common seal, sue and be sued. filed January 17, 1920.
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T. F. Gatewood, Sr
A. D. Gatewood, Sr
Alton Cogdell
Gatewood Cogdell Hardware Company
General Hardware
Americus
Sumter County
Georgia
Tventh
Sail Company
W. W. Dykes
Executive's Realty Sale By Order of Court
Legal notice states that under an order of the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia an executive sale of realty will be conducted before the courthouse door in Sumter County. Proceeding details include date and terms of sale to be announced at court.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Sale notice of real estate in Americus Georgia
On the first Tuesday in February 1020 between legal hours of sale four house and lot on the southwest corner of Church and Dudley streets in Americus Georgia, the property of the estate of Mrs Mary A Horne deceased. Terms of sale cash. TI B SMAI executor estate Mrs Mary A Horne deceased.
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Church and
Dudley Streets
Americus
Georgia
Mary A, Horne
TI. B. Smai
Executors Sale Notice in Sumter County Georgia
Legal Ad No 147 states Alexander Duncan as executor of Laura G Parker deceased will apply to Sumter County Ordinary at February term to sell the real estate. Legal Ad No 146 indicates a sale before the courthouse door in Americus within legal hours in Sumter County Georgia.
Sheriff levies sale on tractor in Americus County case
On the first Monday in February 1920 a 10-20 Titan J H C tractor was levied on as the property of Medlock to satisfy an execution in the City Court of Americus in favor of John W Lindley. The sale is authorized by Sheriff Lucius Harvey this January text indicates.
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J. H.C. Tractor
Medlock
City Court of Americas
John W. Lindley
C. O. Medlock
Lucius Harvey
Notice to Sell Land From Estate of Branch Ellis
Birdie Wood Ellis as administratrix of the estate of Branch Ellis applies to the Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia for leave to sell land to pay debts and for distribution. The application will be heard at the regular term of the Court in Georgia on the first Monday in February 1920.
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Georgia
Sumter
J. Hi. Turner
Leila M. Turner
Benice
Sumter County
Court of Ordinary
Bales FB. Edge
Ilenn Edge
Raleh E. Edge
Birdie Wood Ellis
Braneh Ellis
Bite
Branch Elis
John A Corr
Legal Ad No 144 and 142 from Sumter County Ga
Legal notices announce permanent letters of administration for Emma Dixon to H E Allen with creditors and kin urged to appear and show cause. Also a sale of estate property of Mary Ann Barlow, 240 acres in lots 53 and 68, 27th district, to pay debts and distribute to heirs.
Public sale notice of two land tracts near Borg head road
The property, bounded by the Borg head public road on the west and by Lucy Jane Allen to the north, W. O. Easterlin to the east, and Ben Methvam to the south, will be sold in two tracts of about 152 1/2 and 73 acres. A survey by J. Bee Admr. Est. Mary Ann Baclow provides the plat.
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Borghead
Lucy Jane Allen
W. O. Easterlin
Ben Methvam
J. Bee
Mary’ Ann Baclow
Administrators Sale Of Land In Sumter County Georgia
By order of the Court of Ordinary Washington County Georgia the estate of A A Austin will sell at the courthouse door Sumter County on the first Tuesday in February 1920 between legal hours to the highest bidder for cash the entire land lot 86 containing 202 1 2 acres plus part of lots 235 and 234 lying south of Mill branch and near Muckalee creek in the 27th District two and a half miles south of Americus for debts and heirs distribution J N Austin administrator of A A Austin Estate.
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Georgia
Sumter County
John A. Cobb
Court House
Proximo
Mary Ann Barlow
Steve Barlow
Court of Ordinary
Washington County
Sumter
Mil Branch
Muckalee Creek
Mill Branch
Starkville
Wade ML Reese
Americus
A. A. Austin
C. D. Thigpen
J. N. Austin
Laura Harris Seeks Permanent Admin Of Fred Harris Estate
Legal Ad No 138 cites all creditors and next of kin to appear at the Ordinary’s office within legally allotted time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Laura Harris for the estate of Fred Harris in Saintine County. Document dated January 1, 192. John A Cobb, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Dollie Chapman
Emma Dixon
H. E. Allen
H. FE. Allen
Sumter
Laura Harris
Fred Harris
Saine
John A. Cobb
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Bradley Hogg
Williams-Niles Co
Sumter CO
HT Watts
W. M. Harper
Geo. D. Jones
Cod&w
T. B. Small
City Court OF
Democratic Party
Jonfs
Tom
Summers
Luctus Harvey
F. A. Thomas
Harry Hawkins
Srengthen
Gordon Howell
Allison Building
Said County
H. Fe, Allen
JH. KE. Allen
Gatewood - Cogdell Hardware Company
Ida Price
Laura G. Parker
Alexander Duncan
Legal AD
John A Cobb
Read Phosphate Co
Cordele
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