Legal notice in Sumter against Maggie Kirvin
Mrs Maggie C Kirvin is notified that on November 5 1907 W C Kirvin filed a petition in Sumter Superior Court to remove disabilities of marriage contract The case will stand for trial at the May term 1908 which convenes on the fourth Monday in May 1908 The parties are to appear in person or by attorney to defend the petition Judge Z A Littlejohn presiding Official H E Allen clerk February March 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Maggie C. Kirvin
W. C. Kirvin
Sumter
Sumter Superior Court
Z. A. Littlejohn
H. E. Allen
Public road request filed in Sumter County Georgia
In Sumter County Georgia Mrs N A Thomas and others petition for a second class public road in the 17th District from the Plains and Smithville road past the N A Thomas house then east to W P Thomas and onward to Lee county. If no cause is shown the road will be granted on the first Monday in June 1908 per W L Thomas clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
N. A. Thomas
E. T. Smith
W. P. Thomas
ER. Smith
J. J. Smith
E. Timmerman
Plains
Smithville
Lee County
Commissioners of Roads
W. L. Thomas
Sheriff's Sale In Americus Ga First Tuesday In June
Public sale of house and lot on Lee street Americus Sumter County Ga to satisfy multiple executions. Property described with bounds and street frontages, levied on Osceola Dismukes as defendant, notices dated March 17 1908. Sheriff E L Bell.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Americus
Lee Street
C. M. Council
Oscola Dismukes
Justice’s Court
G. M
Glover Grocery Company
Osceola Dismukes
J. W. Cobb
L. C
E. L. Bell
Lee St
Justice Court of
788Th
Standard Grocery Co
Webster County Sheriff Sale of 375-Acre Richland Road Lot
Webster County will sell on the first Tuesday in June at the courthouse by public outcry the property of A Marion Bell. The land lies on the north side of Richland road from Bet's old mill to Richland totaling 375 acres more or less in the 25th district bounded by creek Merritt place Richland road Bell's Mill pond and Mrs Susie Stallings land lot 105 and parts of others. Levied to satisfy eight taxes from 1900 to 1907 with tenants in possession notified. Sheriff J Montg W Mery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
L. J .Majors
Superior Court
Said County
W. A. Ward
L. J. Majors
J. L. Horn
J. W. Montgomery
Saie County
Richland Road
Bet
Old Mill
Richland
Old Merritt Place
Old Bell's Mill Pond
Susie Stallings
A. Marion Bell
J Montgo
W. Mery
Sherif
Land Sale in Sumter County Georgia Ordered
Georgia Sumter County court orders a land sale by virtue of an order. Details of parties and property are not fully readable in the fragment. The notice indicates a legal action to transfer title under court authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
the Court of of
Geor
Sale of Pennington Estate Land in Sumter County Georgia
On the first Tuesday in June next in Americus Georgia the estate of J L Pennington deceased will be sold at court Hose location. The property comprises eight land lots numbers 316 274 276 278 218 214 343 and 311 totaling about 834 acres in Sumter County 29th district. Terms cash. J B Pennington Administrator Estate J L Pennington Deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gia
Americus
J. L. Pennington
Sumter County
Georgia
J. B. Penningfon
Notice of year’s support for widow and minors in Sumter
Citation announces Mrs Lou C Wise has applied for year’s support from the estate of P J Wise deceased. Report of appraisers on file. Court will grant the application at the term if no legal objection is filed. Dated May 4 1908. John A Cobb Ordinary Sumter Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Lou C. Wise
P. J. Wise
John A. Cobb
Ordinary Sumter Co
Notice to file legal ads by Wednesday noon each month
All legal notices and advertisements must be brought to the business office no later than Wednesday noon each month to insure insertion, accompanied with the fee. This rule will be enforced.
Jurors Named for May Term of Sumter Superior Court
Sumter county will convene in two weeks for a shortened May term with light criminal activity and few civil suits. Grand jurors are listed, followed by traverse jurors to serve the first week, and officials expect to dispose of all docketed business within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse
B. J. Methvin
Z. Goss
T. F. Turner
J. R. Ross
J. O. McArthur
D. 8. Derrick
W. J. Josey
J .J. Peel
J. B. Mathia
P. E. Bass
D. Pearlman
J. A. McDonald
J. E. Bacon
J. F. Nicholson
J. B. Delmar
T. J
Paint Wisdom From Devoe and Co. Dear Sirs
A letter from 64 F. W. Devoe & Co. argues experience misleads buyers who chase low prices or short-lived results. It contrasts paint choices: lead and oil, cheap gallon pricing, and the long wear of Devoe products, urging readers to judge value by performance rather than price. Americus Construction Co. advertises paint sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirs
Devoe
Young
F. W. Devoe & CO
Americus Construction Co
Will Do Duty at Andersonville This Memorial Day
Capt. Van Riper of the Americus Light Infantry reports for duty at Andersonville on May 30, Memorial Day. The company policed last year and repeats the mission, returning from Fort Screven on May 26 for a brief three day rest before active duty. Daily drills this week prepare for the State Encampment at Tybee Island beginning next Saturday, aiming for a strong showing on Tybee Island, eighteen miles from Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Riper
Americus Light Infantry
Adjutant General
Andersonville
Americun Company
Fort Screven
Tybee
Tybee Island
Savannah
A Lazy Man Is an Awful Joke on His Wife
A Chicago News item reports a humorous incident about a lazy husband becoming the butt of a joke within his wife’s circle. The piece notes social humor and domestic tension without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Central Railway Wins State Troop Transport Contract
The Central Railway secured the contract to transport state troops to Fort Screven for the encampment, with 606 soldiers and 43 officers. Military companies from Am ericus, Augusta, Columbus, Albany, Elberton, and Savannah will join a special train, departing Friday night, with arrangements to meet at Macon and Millen before reaching Savannah by Saturday morning. The Am ericus Light Infantry under Captain Van Riper will send about fifty men to the camp.
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The
Central Railway
Fort Screven
Central
Americus
Augusta
Columbus
Albany
Elberton
Savannah
Americus Light Infantry
Albany Guards
Macon
Millen
Light Infantry
van Riper
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Suspected Fradulent Cure Claim
A 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice cites F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and names Waldine Kinnan Marvin as endorsers, asserting the product is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Bret. Cheney
Waldine, Kinnan & Marvin
First Peach Shipment From Marshallville Opens Season
Americus reports say Sneed peaches grown in the area ripened a week ahead of Fort Valley district. The initial shipment from Marshallville included about six crates, signaling an early market entry and potential avoidance of a regional glut. Fruit quality is described as excellent, with anticipation that South Georgia will finish shipping before Central and North Georgia.
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Americas
Marshallville
Americus
Fort Valley
South Georgia
Central
North Georgia
Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertisement Claim
A personal health warning urges anyone who suspects kidney issues to take Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. The message emphasizes not delaying treatment and notes the product is sold by all druggists. cod&w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Cod&w
Y M C A Building House Warming Planned
A house warming for the new Y M C A building is planned for late May or early June. The structure is nearly complete with plumbing and lighting fixtures to be installed next week. A grand public opening will follow furnishing and final detailing, while funds drive aims to start the sinking fund and set up membership dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemly
Fnally
Americus and Andersonville Link Through New Telephone Line
Americus and Andersonville will be connected by a twenty mile long telephone line ready around June 1. The system places Andersonville on the Americus telephone board, offering free local calls and easing business communication for residents and merchants in both towns. Dr. T. P. Bell spearheaded the project, with work also advancing around Andersonville and plans to extend the line to Oglethorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Andersonville
Americus Telephone Board
T. P. Bell
Thos. L. Bell
Andersonvilles
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Health
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy will make kidneys healthy to strain out waste from blood. It urges taking the remedy at once to become well and references a provocative quip about toning a wife in the New York Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Johnson resigns from Sumter County Commission in Georgia
A. T. Johnson chairman resigns effective immediately to allow new member service this fall. Judge Cobb appoints Frank Sheffield to fill the unexpired term ending this year. Sheffield to join the new board January 1. Governor Smith has been asked to issue his commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Johnson
Board of County Commissioners of
Sumter
John A. Cobb
Court of Ordinary
Johnson
Sumter, Co
Board of Commissioners Roads and Revenues
Sumter County
Cobb
Frank Sheffield
Sheffield
Smithr
W Dykes Seeks Solicitor General Nomination in 1908 Primary
Announcement to voters of the Southwestern Circuit declares W. W. Dykes seeking the Solicitor General seat in the upcoming State Democratic primary on June 4, 1908. He asks for strong support from the electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Western
W. W. Dykes
It Reaches the Spot by Dr. King's New Discovery
Omega store owner and local telephone company president praises Dr. King's New Discovery claiming it saved his life by reaching the cough spot and healing throat lungs and chest. Eldridge Drug Co. sells it 60c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E. Humphrey
Omega, C
Adams County Telephone Co
Home Telephone Co
Pike County C
Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Co
Chicago News Quote on Conceit and Self Regard
A brief Chicago News item notes a conceited man continually promoting himself. The quote reflects a sharp view on vanity and self-promotion in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Williams Announces Candidacy for Solicitor General in Circuit
J R Williams formally announces his candidacy for Solicitor General to voters in the South Western Judicial Circuit. He says the nomination will occur soon and that if elected his energies will be devoted to a faithful and conscientious discharge of the duties of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Western Judicial Circuit
J. R. Williams
Candidate for State Treasurer Seeks Democratic Primary
A candidate writes to Democratic voters in Georsis announcing his bid for state treasurer in the Democratic Primary on June 4. He touts over twenty years of service in the office with a record open to public scrutiny and commits to faithful attention to the dates of his previous administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georsis
WM. J
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Sheriff's Sale
Sumter Superior
Grand Jury
C. T. Broadfield
J.T. Methvin
H. T. Davenport
R. U. Morrell
McGarrah
D.W. Bagley
A. Dodson
J. W. Peel
W. 0. Barnett
Norman Miller
Roach
J. M. Johnson
J. G. Reeves
J. T. Howell
J.T. Ferguson
Stephens
B. F. Markett
Ferguson
W. H. Howard
Alex Duncan
A. C. Wellens
H. V. McCrea
W. P. Page
J .E. French
H. A. Countryman
T. J. Black
D. H. Stubbs
G. W. Jennings
W. M. Tullis
C. W. Ansley
Horne & CO
A. W. Smith
N. Y
A. J. Johnson
Solicitor-General
Ely’ Y
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New
B. Vv. D
Best
Coolett
United States
P. Crosby Fry CO
Broadway
New York
Pinas
Walter
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