Important Decision on Bankrupt Homestead Jurisdiction
Judge Speer ruled in Macon that a bankrupts homestead falls to state courts, not the United States court, and a trustee must set aside the homestead regardless of waivers. The decision affects how creditors pursue claims and may prompt more bankruptcy filings as the homestead becomes ineligible as federal assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Macon
Speer
Americus
Cowdrey
Calhoun County
Shelby Myrick
Judge Speer Declines Speak at Peace Jubilee in Washington
Macon May 7 Judge Emory Speer declines invitation to address the national peace jubilee in Washington on June Sth due to urgent court business. On June 5 he hears arguments on how homestead properties relate to bankruptcy. A recent Americus case set aside homestead for trustee to administer assets, which he will review for safety of applying that rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Emory Speer
Washington
Speer
Americus
Mozley Lemon Elixir touted for liver stomach and nerve relief
An old advertisement claims Mozley Lemon Elixir regulates the liver stomach and bowels aiding biliousness constipation indigestion and various ailments. It targets women for natural regulation and is prepared by J M A Mozley in Atlanta Georgia with testimonials from Mrs Erra W Jones and Henry Adams describing relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
W. A. Rembert
J. M. A, Mozley
Atlanta, Ga
Mozley Lemon Elixir and Drops Endorsements
A collection of testimonial blurbs promotes Mozleys Lemon Elixir and Mozleys Lemon Drops as cures for ulcers indigestion nervous prostration coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and throat lung diseases. Includes patient anecdotes from Woodstock Alabama and Dorr West Virginia and notes across druggists. The page also contains unrelated quips about society laws and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozley
H. Mozley
Atlanta
Thornton Sentenced to Death for Wife's Murder in August
Will Thornton a 30 year old coal black man convicted of beating his wife with a stone in August was resentenced to death in private by Judge Littlejohn in Cordele after the supreme court affirmed the lower court. The execution date set for June 8 will be witnessed only by officials a physician a minister and the condemned man’s friends if he chooses. The judge convened a special session at 10 o'clock and Thornton showed no emotion as the date was announced. A Philadelphia man John Oliver recalls suffering a grave illness and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after doctors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Thornton
Littlejohn
Cordele
Lee Court
Thornton
Supreme Court
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Powerell
J. Eldridge
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm from Ely Brothers
The ad promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal relief using atomizers. It claims quick absorption without drying secretions, priced 75 cents with spraying tube, available from Ely Brothers at 6 Warren St New York, via draggists or mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELY Bros
Warren St
New York
Todeco Mmnyuaw
Mall
Ely Brothers
N.Y
Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder trouble
A Texas wonder Hall's Great Discovery claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments in men and women and regulate children's bladder issues. Testimonial from H. W. Brown reports marked improvement after one and a half bottles. Includes advertising note and a separate quotation about learning and wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Hall
E. W. Hall
Waco
Texas
W. A. Rembert
Americas
Dallas
Bright
H. W. Brown
St. George Hotel
Sumter Court Set to Close Dockets in Short Session
Sumter superior court under Judge Littlejohn is expected to finish both dockets in two to three weeks starting the fourth Monday. The term will be shorter than usual with early mornings and slightly longer evenings. About fifty cases are slated for Monday as assigned, with cautious note that any already assigned will not be reheard.
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Sumter Superior Court
Littlejohn
Sumter
That Monument A Certainty Designs For Handsome Shaft
The Ladies Memorial Association and the Daughters of the Confederacy foresee a sure completion of a Confederate dead memorial in Americas. E J Miller has drafted a 15 foot shaft with a bronze soldier atop a granite base, totaling about 20 feet, with unveiling planned for next Memorial Day. The group aims to raise the remaining funds this year and urges citizen support. Location to be debated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Americas
E. J. Miller
Davenport Woman Injured After Fall Down Stairs
Mrs. H. T. Davenport suffered injuries from a fall while descending stairs at her residence. She was halfway down when she toppled to the bottom, prompting her husband to aid and administer restoratives. Though scratched on face shoulder and one hand, her condition is not serious and she is confined to her room.
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H. T. Davenport
Sees alle Guzar rhoved in the bana bindder din ix hours
The fragment notes a time bound event labeled Naw yOvure Itisa Twurpate 01, indicating a restricted period on account of its naa i ban.
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Guzar Rhoved
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Praised
A Scranton reader recounts a remarkable recovery after decades of back and side pain. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, she regained strength and was able to work again, crediting the medicine for saving her life and restoring health. The testimonial highlights blood and nerve restoration claims and notes the pills are sold in boxes at a stated price by the D.D.R. Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
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The
Republic
Frederick Braig
North
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Paina
Dr. Williama
Williama
Williams
William
Dira Medicine Company
Schengetady
N.Y
Attacked by a Savage Rat Terrorizes Little Girl
Marie Moore, 6, daughter of Mrs. Moore of Brannon avenue, was severely bitten by a large rat yesterday while standing on a pantry box. The rat leaped from her dress to her shoulder and arm before a servant killed it. She was frightened and injured but no serious ill effects are expected.
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Marie
Third Engineers Go Out and Muster Out at Fort McPherson
The Third Engineers at Fort McPherson are turning in equipment except guns bayonets and belts in preparation for muster out on May 17. The regiment, drawn from across the United States, will be discharged with pay estimated around 125000 dollars, with Atlanta expected to receive a share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McPherson
LanTa
Third Engineers
War Department
United States
Atlanta
Hundred Lashes Whipping in Seuma Alabama
Beasley Graham, a white man tied to a tree near Hamburg and whipped with 150 lashes by a group of citizens over sympathy for a black criminal. He was spared lynching due to one protester, warned to avoid present in the area, and told not to return. Graham, about 24, had been associating with locals and praising the slaying of Road Overseer Mullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seuma
Ala
Beasley Graham
Perry County
Hamburg
Beasley
Graham
Mullen
Mallen
Postmaster in Trouble in Axstios Alabama
George S Lee, postmaster at Axstios Ala, arrested by Post Office Inspector J R Rosson on embezzlement charges. Bond posted. Preliminary hearing set for May 13 before U S Commissioner G B Randolph. Involved amount about 22 dollars. charge centers on salary discrepancy for an extra clerk during Oct Nov Dec last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lee
Anniston
Axsxistos
Ala
George S. Lee
Post Office
J. R. Rosson
United States
G. B. Randolph
Lee
Miao
Ohio
Death of a Former Citizen in San Marcos Texas
A letter received here yesterday announced the death on Monday last of Mr. B. W. Smith at his home in San Marcos Texas. The deceased was for many years a resident of America prior to his removal to Texas where he has since been engaged in the drug business at San Marcos. To his widow Mrs. Fredonia Lewis Smith the sympathy of many friends here is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Smith
San Marcos
Texas
America
Fredonia Lewis Smith
Dr. King's New Discovery and other remedies touted
An ad laden fragment touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and chest troubles with personal testimonial from Annie E Springer of Philadelphia praising its cure. It promotes Chamberlain's remedies for rheumatism and diarrhea, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and Dr Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar with sales through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Lynch
Dorr
W. Va
Dodon
Hudson
Annie E. Springer
Howard
Philadelphia
Dr. King
E. J. Eldridge
Dodson
Hudson's Drug Store
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement notes that neglecting dyspeptic conditions may lead to cancer, consumption, heart disease, and epilepsy. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to prevent these by a quick cure. W. A. Hosbers endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hosbers
DcCASTOHIA. Dears the Th Kind You Wav Wace Boag Biguten
Skimmed fragment reads as a garbled greeting or note with no clear event or names to anchor a factual summary. There is insufficient readable content to identify people, places, dates, or organizations.
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