Funeral for Mrs Broadhurst Held at Calvary Church
The funeral of Mrs Virginia Hill Broadhurst was held Thursday afternoon at Calvary Episcopal Church. Rev James B Lawrence led the service as friends filled the church and floral arrangements framed the solemn rite. Miss Buchanan sang Lead Kindly Light, and the casket rested in Oakgrove as mourners reflected on a life loved by husband R S Broadhurst and four young children, plus her mother Pauline Hill and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natire
Broadhurst
Virginia Hill Broadhurst
D. B. Hil
Pauline Hill
R. 8. Broadhurst
Amerius
W. D. Moreland
Flashlight Wins Easy Heat at Cordele Track
The Cordele races closed with Flashlight taking the free for all trot in 2:20 after a front running effort. True engaged Tucker, causing curiosity about True's previous win. Red Queen surprised by beating Riley, a Macon favorite, in the running race, leaving bettors puzzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
Tucker
Thursdad
T. T
Red Queen
Riley
Thousand Dollar Bills Rare in Americus Circulation
In Americus few people carry large denominations. Nationally there are 23,000 one thousand dollar bills in circulation and 91,000 five hundred dollar bills. One hundred dollar notes are twice as common as five hundreds, with 38,522,600 and 17,183,900 outstanding respectively. Fives and tens remain the dominant currency with nearly a million in circulation. The overall money flow trends downward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Gamblers to Americus in Annual State Meeting
Americus hosts the Georgia Order of the Eastern Star annual state meeting from May 18 for two days. Officers from across the state attend, with welcome by Americus and Masonic leaders, receptions, a ritualistic exemplification, a floral drill, and a banquet. Elections for a new term occur Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomes
Americus
Order of Eastern Star
Georgia
Senile M. Hubbard
Macon
J. B. Roberts
Atlanta
Emily R. Brown
Grand Electa
Lucy A. Ball
L. G. Lawson
Grand Sentinel
W. A. White
Masonic Temple
Order
Grand Chapter
E. A. Nisbet
Minnie Collier
Cordele
W. S. Wilson
Augusta
Tallulah Atkins
Armory
Bascom Anthony
Arthur Harris
Busines
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Relief for Kidney Pain
An Americus advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache and urinary disorders linked to kidney issues. It features a testimonial from Mrs. D. C. Pettis of 122 Prince St stating her son’s back pain and kidney problems improved after using the product, with price listed at 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Bright
Mra
D. C
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Death rate remains remarkably low in city
The April report shows only two white deaths, with three in January, none in February, and three in March, totaling seven white deaths in the first four months. Compared to eight last year, the figure is described as phenomenal for a white population of 5,000 to 6,000.
Raymond Orchards Company charter petition filed in Sumter County
Petitioners seek incorporation of the Raymond Orchards Company for twenty years with stock of 176000 dollars, later up to 250000, to operate peach and fruit farming, canning, packing and related industries in Sumter County Georgia with branch offices possible. They request authority to issue preferred stock, mortgage property, declare stock dividends, and to purchase real and personal property with stock.
The W. D. Bailey Co incorporation petition filed in Americus
W D Bailey Eugene Bailey and William F Bailey petition for incorporation under Georgia law as The W D Bailey Co to exist thirty years with renewal, principal office Americus Sumter County, object is pecuniary gain, business mercantile shoes hats clothing underwear and related dry goods, capital stock $10,000 fully paid with right to increase to $5,0000, corporate rights including sue and be sued and common seal, Maynard and Hooper petitioners attorneys and clerk H E Allen certifies true copy filed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurst
Georgia
W. D. Bailey Co
Americus
Sumter County
Maynard & Hooper
H. E. Allen
Superior Court
Said County
Empire Loan & Trust Company Charter Petition Interest
The petitioners G R Ellis Sumter County R C Ellis Tift County and T J Ells Quitman County seek incorporation as Empire Loan & Trust Company for twenty years with renewal. Principal office Americus Georgia, branch offices possible. Objects include real estate and personal property loans, agency for loans, buying holding selling real estate and notes, issuing bonds, and forming partnerships. Capital stock initially 15000 dollars, with option to increase to 100000 dollars by majority vote. They seek corporate powers and governance provisions per state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Loan & Trust Company
Americus
Empire Loan & Trust Company Incorporation Petition
The petition seeks incorporation under the name Empire Loan & Trust Company with all rights and privileges permitted by Georgia law. Ellis Webb Ellis, petitioners' attorneys, filed the original on April 27, 1909. Clerk Tong I E Allen certifies the copy as true and correct, noting the April 27 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Allen
Georgia
Sumter County
Allen
Empire Loan & Trust Company
Peoples Drug Store Incorporation Petition in Americus
Petition to incorporate as The Peoples Drug Store for twenty years with renewal option. Capital stock $1500, initial payments over 10 percent. authorized increase to $10000. Principal office Americus, Georgia, with branch stores possible. Business: operation of a first class drug store. Authorized to sue and be sued, own property, make by laws, and conduct all affairs of the business. Filed April 7 1909 in Saids Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Superior Court
Saids County
A. S. Staley
J. W. Russell
M. W. Reddick
W. H. Patterson
B. W. Warren
M.C. Hawkins
Peoples Drug Store
Americus
W. T. Lane
H. BE. Allen
C. Georgia
R. Heys
Libel for Divorce in Sumter Superior Court May Term 1907
John Ellis files petition seeking removal of disabilities from a divorce verdict. Notice in Sumter County court states the petition filed March 1909, returnable May term 1909 beginning May 24. Ellis cites intermarriage with Elizabeth Ibb s, with the May 24, 1909 hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellils
Sumter Superior Court
Elizabeth Ebbs
John Ellis
Guardianship Application for Mobley Children
General Mobley applies for guardianship of nine year old Mobley and seven year old Carrie Mobley, heirs of Jordan Mobley deceased. Court of Ordinary hearing set for first Monday in June 1909. address Sumter County Georgia. Signed Charles R Crisp J.C.C.A Ordinary pro hac vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
General Mobley
Mobley
Joseph
Carrie Mobley
Jordan Mobley
Charles R, Crisp
J. C
Application for Letters or Dismissal Objections Filed
I D Wise and G W Jennings act to file their objections on or before the first next, else L W Jennings will be discharged from the administration of her estate and letters of dismission sued, Chas R Crisp J CCA Ordinary pro Haceves date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D.wise
G. W., Jennings
L . W. Jennings
Chas. R. Crisp
J. Cca
Georgia County Grants Letters of Administration
Sumter County officials announce Walter L. Page has applied for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. Edith Euid. The filing proceeds in proper form to manage the deceased's probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Walter L. Page
Euid
Page named for Sumter County estate administration 1909
Notice from Sumter County Georgia court sets June 7 1909 for proving permanent administration to Walter L Page on the estate of Mrs Eugenia Page deceased. Witness Chas R Crisp ordinary signs May 4 1909. Includes 1909 age claims and an advertisement for Electric Bitters praising health benefits with testimonials from Kentucky and Eldridge Drug Co.
Greene v Greene divorce petition in Sumter Superior Court
Libel for divorce filed by Sam Greene against Mittie Greene. Respondent must appear at the next term of Sumter Superior Court on the fourth Monday in May 1909 to answer the petition. Witnessed by Judge Z A Little. Dated April 17 1909. Clerk H E Allen 4-22-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittie Greene
Sumter Superior Court
Z. A. Little. John
H. E. Allen
Webster County Sheriff Sale of Walter C Sims Property
Georgia Webster County will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in June at the courthouse. The property combines Lot 97 of 202.5 acres and west part of Lot 98 of 70 acres in the 18th District Webster County, totaling 272.5 acres, to satisfy a Stewart County Superior Court judgment in favor of British American Mortgage Co. against Walter C Sims. Tenant in possession notified. Date April 26, 1909. C M Christian, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Court House
Said
Bear Creek
Walter C. Sims
Superior Court
Stewart County
Georgia Webster County Letters of Administration Notice
Mrs Emma York applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Abel Daniel late of Webster County. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinarys office on the first Monday in June to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Dated May 3, 1909. W H Cosby Ordinary 5-6-tt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeorgia
Webster County
Emma York
Abel Daniel
Emma Yorkton
W. H. Cosby
Carnegie Library Apprentice Class Opens To All
The Carnegie Library announces an apprentice class for entry level library work. Trainees serve several months without pay while receiving instruction in library methods. Upon completion they become paid assistants. Interested persons may learn admission requirements at the library as the program starts promptly to aid opening efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health
An advertise boast claims Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best laxative tonic. They tone regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and cure constipation dyspepsia biliousness jaundice headache chills and malaria. Eldridge Drug Co. sells them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Co
Three Reptiles At A Killing In Americus Report
Report notes three large rattlers encountered on a road near Americus while traveling from a plantation to the city. Citizens urged to exercise caution and keep antidote ready as a collision with a rattler is noted. A separate item mentions a California seismograph predicting another catastrophe and a speech to be delivered by Senator J Davis.
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Americus
Calif Nia
J Davis
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Bertha Heyman
Verda Anderson
Grand Adah
Mary E. Sharp
Ruth
Maud Allen
Esther
Mary Garlin
Martha
Elizabeth Wilson
Americas
C. W. Ramond
Vv. Raymond
C. W. Raymond
Geo. M. Raymond
Samuel Weller
Dan Proutz
O. M. Gotschall
Dayton
T. M. Babblé
Phi.ladelphia
W. Wallis
Wiicty Capital
State of Georgia
HH. E. Allen
H. EB. Allen
Raymond Orchards
C. Ga
W. A. Murray
Ellaville
W. D. Bailey
Eugene A. Bailey
William F. Bailey
G. R. Ellis
R. C. Ellis
Tift County
T. J. EL Ms
Quitman County
Elizabeth Ellis
Court of Ordinary
Eugenia Page
Chas, R. Crisp
J. Gc
A. Ordinary
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
Ike
Vorce
Sam Greene
ITN
Air Cetektors
Asvari Wate
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