Wrong Field For South Georgia Swindler Oliver
The Mississippi escaped convict A. D. Oliver, known for bold financial schemes, failed in Climax Georgia and is urged to see how North and West markets, Wall Street, and trust magnates operate. His “nigh finance” methods would have thrived elsewhere, not in South Georgia’s limited field.
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A. D. Oliver
Mississippi
Climax
New York
Georgia
Fifth Avenue
Metropolis
Oliver
Eresen
Morse
Deekins
Suousl
Heinze
Grand Jury
Democracy
Whitey
Lorse Road
Nctive
New York City
Wetlne
Piney Woods
Wall Street
South Georgia
Oliver Will
United States
The Public School Graduation Apathy Across Cities
The Americus Times-Recorder notes widespread failure of students to complete high school and earn diplomas, citing Dublin and other cities. It argues for elective commercial or scientific tracks to boost completion rates and urges changes in the education system to engage both students and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Times-Recorder
Ife
Yrura
Dublin Times
the Times
Dublin
Catlin
Board of Education
Times
Americas
Hfe
Tariff clash over southern rights and a Georgia charter amendment
A South versus East tariff dispute argues for justice without sectional favoritism as Senator Scott of West Virginia defends protecting southern industries amid calls for tariff relief on raw goods. The Georgia petition seeks charter amendment to raise capital to twenty five thousand dollars for Leslie Hardware and Furniture Company with official certification dated May 24, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
West Virginia
Standard Oil Company
Georgia
New England
Aldrich
South
Congress
Leslie Hardware & Furniture Company
W. T. Lane
R. Heys
C.georgia
Sumter County
Superior Court
Lesle Hardware and Furniture Company
Talk of More Prohibition Legislation in Georgia
Savannah Morning News interviews debate over a proposed near beer ban and whether Governor Brown would sign extra prohibition laws. Dr. Broughton and the Anti Saloon League weigh alternatives while farmers and merchants weigh the impact on rural counties and cross border shipments. Congress may consider federal action, but no immediate bills loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Morning News
Anti-Saloon League
Broughton
Atlanta
Brown
Dr.Broughton
Prohibition
Congress
Congres
Good roads in Georgia and the road ahead
A Georgia columnist questions the frenzy over good roads in city papers and auto advertising. He argues roads must serve farmers and country villages, not just motorists, warning against overdoing the campaign while urging practical, widespread improvement.
De Soto Storefront to Be Sold Under Sheriff’s Mortgage
Sheriff sale in Sumter CountyGeorgia will take place at the courthouse door Americus on the first Tuesday in July within legal hours. The property is a brick store house and lot in De Soto described as twenty feet by eighty feet on Ferguson lot with a 25 by 110 foot extension, bounded by railroad street E A Lake and a vacant lot of E S Ferguson. It is levied on as the property of E H Moore to satisfy a mortgage in favor of J M Summerford issued by Sumter County Superior Court. Plaintiff's attorney points out the property and tenant possession not fled in term of law. This June 9 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
de Soto
E. A. Lake
E. S. Ferguson
E. H. Moore
J. M. Summerford
Superior Court
W. H. Feagin
Administrator's Sale of Eugenia Page Estate Notified
Walter I Page as administrator has applied to sell all real estate of Mrs Eugenia Page late of Sumter county Georgia The application will be heard on the first Monday in July 1909 Ordinary John A Cobb presiding This notice serves to inform all interested parties to appear or respond as required
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Walter I. Page
Eugenia Page
Said County
John A. Cobb
Sheriff Sale Of 100 Acres In Americus Georgia
The sheriff will sell the west half of lot 28 totaling about 100 acres in Sumter county at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in July 1909. The land sits in the New Twenty sixth district and is held by H. D. Frazier as defendant. The sale arises from an execution issued by the City Court of Americus in favor of J. E. French Co. against H. D. Frazier. Property identified by plaintiff. tenant in possession notified as required by law. Dated June 5 1909.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
Twenty-sixth
Said County
Mashburn
Frank Reid
Bill Reid
John Harris
H. D. Frazier
Indifa
J. E French Co
W. H. Fragin
Court of Ordinary to Convene in SotA County in July 1909
Notice sets the July meeting date for the Court of Ordinary in Sumter County Georgia. Signed by John A. Cobb Ordinary, with official seal and date of June 7, 1909.
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Advertisement Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It urges readers to mix with water, claims broad health benefits, and promotes sale through druggists with a sample offer by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Guardian application for minor Georgia Burton hearing
Mary Lou Reddick of Isald State applies for guardianship of Georgia Louise Burton, minor child of Henry Burton, whose mother is deceased. The Court of Ordinary for the county will hear the matter on the first Monday in July 1909. Witness dated June 7, 1909.
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Georgia Sumter
Mary Lou Reddick
Isald
Georgia
Louise ‘Burton
Henry
Burton
John A. Cobb
Sumter County
Sheriff’s sale in Webster County Georgia 1909
The sale will take place at the courthouse in Webster County Georgia on a July 1909 date. It covers the western portion of lot 213 in the 24th District containing about 109.5 acres bounded by Blakey Norman Nicholson and Bostwick Hardy. Property of Sallie B. Bostwick by virtue of a county court writ in favor of Mrs. E C Meyer against J D Wright and Sallie B. Bostwick. Cash. June 7 1909.
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Georgia
Webster County
James Blakey
D. J. Norman
D.W. Nicholson
Bostwick & Hardy
Sallie B. Bostwick
Stewart County
E. C. Meyer
J. D. Wright
C. M. Christian
Oa T
Administrator's Sale of Stapleton Estate Approved
Martha Fletcher administratrix seeks leave to sell real and personal property of J. F. Stapleton. Interested parties must show cause in the Court of Ordinary by the first Monday in July. Date June 7, 1909. W. H. Cosby Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Martha Fletcher
J. F. Stapleton
Court of Ordinary
Thia
W. H. Cosby
Lightning strikes Miss Clark in hammock but she remains uninjured
In Richmond during June Miss Hilda Clark of Clayville was struck by lightning while in a veranda hammock. The bolt tore off her garter and silken stocking, ripped a high heeled slipper, leaving only a blue streak where the garter sat. No injuries reported. FOR SALE 50 or 60 bushels choice white peas Harrold Bros. dit & w lt.
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Richmond
Hilda Clark
Clayville
Clark
Harrold Bros. Dit & W
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Times—Recorder
Thomas Gamble
TW. Furlow
Omeis
City of Americas
Omein
Railroad Commission of Georgia
U. 8S Court
Southern District of
Jane
Coun
Meldrim Guidon
Atlanta Journal
the Constitution
Savannah News
Toads
Sons of Fortune
Sheriff Sale
Sheriff's
Sota
Robert Dunn
Reuter- Dahl
Holliday’s Book Store
Foley
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