Americus Recorder and Times Official City and County Paper
The Americus Recorder since 1879 and The Americus Times consolidated since 1891 serve as the official organ for Sumter and Webster counties and the Third Congressional District. They also are designated as the official publication for Railroad Commission of Georgia and the U S Court Southern District of Georgia.
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Americus Recorder
Americus Times
Americus
Sumter County
Webster County
Railroad Commiss
Ion of Georgia
U. S. Court
Southern District of Georgia
Editorial Room in Americus 1910 July 7
An editorial note from Americus dated July 7, 1910, discusses editorial processes and newsroom operations. The brief item mentions the telephone line and office location as context for readers.
Opposition to Brown Roots in Jobs and Discontent
The Smith faction in Bulloch County pins opposition to Brown on Ed itor Jim Miller of the Statesboro News. Miller once supported Brown but now backs Smith, citing unfilled jobs and broken promises as a key factor fueling dissent within Brown's camp.
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Bulloch County
Jim Miller
Statesboro
Miller
Brown
Little Joe
Naval
Smith
Bown
Gov. Smith
Georgia Debates Tax Exemption for Cotton as Class Legislation
Atlanta column argues against tax exemptions for cotton stored a year, labeling it class legislation. It claims uniform taxation ensures equity, reduces rates, and prevents future discriminatory laws, urging Georgia to oppose special exemptions and maintain equal tax treatment for all goods and farmers.
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Joe Hill Hall
Democratic Party
Vita
Hall
Georgia
Slama
Life Worth Saving Patient Praises Foley’s Kidney Remedy
Mrs Mollie McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes of a severe kidney and bladder ailment cured after four doses of Foley’s Kidney Remedy. She recommends the remedy to any sufferer, noting her renewed health and strength.
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Mollie McRaney
Prentiss
Foley
PHE TATES PINANCES AN 1SSUE LOVELY LITTLE THINGS
Debate over Georgia state finances dominates the scene as Governor Brown warns of a 1911 cash deficit while critics dispute asset versus liability views. The piece links treasury woes to broader religious and social trends, urging stronger ministry to combat materialism and sustain church vitality.
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Tate
Setting a Good Example for Georgia
A Georgia editorial urges Kansas like action against vagrants to solve farm labor shortages. It compares Kansas City's Municipal Court plan to force vagrants into harvest work with Georgia's lax enforcement, calling for police action, harsher penalties, and legislative tweaks to compel idle men to work in fields or roads, to avert crop losses. The piece blasts loafing workers and questions state enforcement and labor supply.
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Kansas
Georgia
Kansas City
Judge Hart Praises Governor Brown Courage and Integrity
Attorney General Hart resigns praising Governor Brown for courage integrity and devotion to duty as chief executive. The letter portrays Brown as a governor Georgia should retain for another term. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles.
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Hart
Brown
Gov
Alga
Judge Hart
Georgia
Joe Brown record cited as Georgia governor candidate’s aid
Augusta Herald notes apathy in the campaign as voters review Joe Brown’s record. It praises his conservative administration, peace in the state, and growing public support. Legislative insiders say Brown leads by 25 000 votes and is poised to win re election for a two year term.
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Post
Little Joe
Joe Brown
Georgia
Augusta Heral
Augusta Herald
Brown
Atlanta
Suitor Remiss in British Breach of Promise Case
A Londonderry shopkeeper sued Miss Elizabeth McCloskey for breach of promise after a brief courtship. The bride withdrew before the ceremony, having received no letters, flowers, or engagement ring. The case underscores that steadfast courting matters until marriage vows are spoken.
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George Donaghy
Londonderry
Elizabeth McCloskey
Dungiven
Executions Set On Real Estate In Americus Ga
In Sumter county Georgia at the courthouse door in Americus on the first Tuesday in August sale of a two fifths undivided interest in part of lot 24 in district twenty seven. The property bounds by Sim Allen J R Duckworth Tom Hudson. Also sale of a black horse mule an ice wagon No 2 and harness and a house and lot 215 Furlow street and a house and lot No 414 McCoy street plus a house and lot in a separate notice all to satisfy various tax fi fas and an execution. Tenant notice provided. Sheriff W H Feagin.
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Georgia
Sui County
Americus
Sumter County
Sim Allen
J. R. Duckworth
Tom Hudson
Steve Marshal
City Court of Americas
H. R. Johnson
A. B. Harrold
H.R. Johnson,Jr
Levy
BE. L. Bell
S. R. Sims
Furlow Street
Furlow
Page
Olin Dixon
D. K. Bringon
Guardian
McCoy Street
J. H. Morhiam
Jim Bright
Munroe Spencer
Standard Grocery Co
Gatlay
W. H. Feagin
Administrator's Sale in De Soto Georgia 1910
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Wilcox county Georgia the east half of lot 2 block 6 in the town of DeSoto Sumter county will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in August 1910 between legal hours. The property includes a sandstone building. Terms are cash. July 1 1910 E B Hamilton administrator estate of W C Hamilton deceased.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Court of Ordinary
Wilcox County
DeSoto
State of Georgia
Hamilton
W. C. Hamilton
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Appraisers Notify Objections to One Year’s Support
The appraisers appointed to set aside a year’s support from the estate of William A Wilson, deceased, to Mrs Ann R Wilson, have filed their return. Interested parties must file objections by the first Monday in August 1910 or the return will be judged by the court. John A Cobb Ordinary Sumter County Ga JyT-4t
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Wm. A. Wilson
Ann R Wilson
John A. Cobb
Sumter County
Petition to Sell Real Estate for Minor Beneficiaries in Sumter
Alton Carter guardian of Janette Earl Carter and Lula Carter Fleming minor children of W A Carter deceased filed a petition for an order to sell certain realty for the minors support and maintenance. Interested parties are cited to appear and file objections why the order should not be granted at the August term of the court. John A Cobb Ordinary Sumter County Ga jy7at.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Alton Carter
Janette
Earl Carter
Lula Carter Fleming
W. A. Carter
John A. Cobb
Weston Incorporated Town Bill for Webster County Georgia
Notice states a bill will be introduced in the 1910 Georgia General Assembly to incorporate the town of Weston in Webster County. It provides for a mayor and council, defines powers and duties, and authorizes enacting laws and ordinances for town government and enforcement. Signed and dated June 29 1910.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Weston
Webster
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Discharge of Administrator for Miss R L Hogue Estate
J J Hogue administrator petitions for discharge after fully administering the estate. Court cites all interested parties to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in August 1910. Georgia Sumter County official notice by John A Cobb Ordinary.
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Georgia
Sumter County
J. J. Hogue
R. L. Hogue
John. A. Cobb
A Point to Be Considered From the Washington Star
A satirical note questions whether forming a hippopotamus trust would be harder than creating a beet timet before introducing hippos for meat. The snippet reflects tongue in cheek commentary from the Washington Star.
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The
Washington Star
Webster County Notice of Letters Dismissal Citation
In Webster Georgia a petition records Emma York administrator of W A Adamy estate seeks letters of dismission. The court is to cite all kindred and creditors to show cause why the administrator should not be discharged from administration on the August date and to grant discharge if no cause is shown.
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Georgia
Webbster County
Emma York
Abell Daniel
Tepri Court
W. A. Adamy
W. H. Cossy
Admr Petition for Kenneth McDonald Estate In Georgia County
Letters of administration sought by Mrs Bessie Donald for Kenneth McDonalds estate in Sumter County Georgia. Court requested to grant permanent admin and cite next of kin to appear and show cause by July 7. Witness signature John A Cobb clerk of court.
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Georgia
Sumter
Bessie Allen Mc Jin
Kenneth Sf Donald
Said
Kenn McDonald
Bessie Donald
Kenneth Mayard
Ture
John A. Cobb
Farm Listing With Acreage and Housing Options
Farm offer detailing various parcels from 60 to 700 acres with homes, rooms, and outbuildings. Listings include proximity to railroad stations, open land, creeks, timber, and cotton potential. Prices range from 8 to 20 dollars per acre, indicating multiple buy or rent options.
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R. R
Gray
Tennant
Rex
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