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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

2

Notified of Petition in Sumter Superior Court

Mrs Maggie C Kirvin is notified that on November 6 1907 W C Kirvin filed a petition in Sumter Superior Court to remove disabilities of marriage contract. The matter stands for trial at the May term 1908 which convenes on the fourth Monday in May 1908. Mrs Kirvin must appear in person or by attorney to defend or the court will act. Witness Hon Z A Littlejohn Judge Feb and Mar 1908. H E Allen Clerk Superior Court

Elorgia Sumter County Maggie C. Kirvin W. C.kirvin Sumter Superior Court Z. A. Littlejohn H. E. Allen

Applications for Second Class Public Roads in Sumter County

County notices announce two proposed second class public roads in Sumter County Georgia. One extends from Sears school house toward Americas and passes through Logan Gray and Stewart lands, with a final grant possible on the first Monday in July 1908 if no objections arise. The second runs from Plains and Smithville road past multiple residents toward the Americus and Dawson road, with final action set for the first Monday in June 1908 if unopposed.

Georgia Sumter County R. Rt. Stewart M. W. Salter W. C. Gray Sears School House New Point Logan and Andrews Ard Gray Logan Gray R. R. Stewart Pullum Stewart Y. Salter Americas Commissioners of Roads and Renues W. L. Thomas Clerk Co. Com N. A. Thomas E. T. Smith W. P. Thomas S. BH. Smith J. J. Smith E. Timmerman Plains Smithville A. Thomas Lee County Commissioners of ‘Roads

Sheriff Sale Notice in Sumter and Webster Counties

Multiple sheriff sale notices outline properties including a Lee Street house in Americus Sumter County Georgia to satisfy court judgments against Osceola Dismukes and L J Majors. Descriptions include property boundaries and possession details with sheriff J W Cobb and B L Bell noted. Dates given are first Tuesday in June 1908 and 1903 with public auction terms.

Georgia Sumter County Americus Towit Lee Street C. M. Council Oscola Dismukes Justice's Court G. M Glover Grocery Company Osceola Dismukes J. W. Cobb E. L. Bell Sumter ‘County Lee St Justice Court 789Th C. M Standard Grocery Co Oseeola Dismukes L. C B. L. Bell

Webster County Sheriff Sale Notice

Webster County will sell on the first Tuesday in June at public outcry at the courthouse during legal hours to the highest bidder the lands on the land butte mill to Weyland containing multiple parcels and described as the lands and mill lot in the county notice.

Georgia Webster County L. J .Majors Superior Court Said County W. A. Ward L. J. Majors J. L. Horn J. W. Montgomery Tghorgia Saie County Wehland

Property in Webster County Georgia Seized for Back Taxes

Three hundred seventy five acres in the 25th district Webster County bounded by creek Richland road Bell's Mill pond and Susie Stallings lands. Levied to satisfy eight tax fi fas for 1900 through 1907 against A Marion Bell. In possession of Bell. Levy date May 6 1908. Sheriff Webster County.

Webster County Georgia Old Merritt Place Richland Road Old Bell's Mill Pond Susie Stallings A. Marion Bell J. W. Montgomery

Land Sale by Court Order in Sumter County Georgia

By order of the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County Georgia I will sell at Americus courthouse on the first Tuesday in June the land estate of J L Pennington deceased comprising eight land lots 315 274 276 278 218 214 343 311 totaling about 834 acres in the 29th district Sumter county Georgia terms cash administrator J B Pennington Estate J L Pennington deceased

Georgia Sumter County Court of Ordinary Americus J. L. Pennington J. B. Pennington

Citation for support from estate of P. J. Wise

Mrs. Lou C Wise seeks year's support for herself and minor children from the estate of P J Wise deceased. The report of appraisers is on file. The court may grant the application at the upcoming term if no legal objections are filed. This May 4, 1908. John A Cobb Ordinary Sumter Co.

Georgia Sumter County Lou C. Wise P. J. Wise John A. Cobb Ordinary Sumter Co

Notice on Legal Ads Submission Deadline

Notice requires that all legal advertisements be brought to the business office by Wednesday noon each month for insertion and accompanying fee. The rule will be enforced.

Crystal Ice Company charter petition in Americus

Walter T. Maynard R L Maynard and J E Hightower seek incorporation as Crystal Ice Company for twenty years with renewal. Capital stock stated as seven thousand dollars, shares of one hundred dollars, increaseable to thirty thousand. Business includes ice manufacturing cold storage drays coal wood and related activities with usual corporate powers. Filed May 20 1908 in the Superior Court of said county with certification of true copy dated May 18 1908.

Georgia Sumter County Superior Court Said County Walter T. Maynard R.L. Maynard J. E. Hightower Crystal Ice Company Americus Ethright Maynard & Hooper S. R. Heys I. & R. Heys

Colds that hang on prompt Foley’s Honey and Tar use

Colds that hold on in the spring deplete the system exhaust the nerves and open the door to serious illness. Take Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly stops the cough and expels the cold. It is safe and certain in results. Sold by all druggists. cod&w. Legal rights and moral rights are frequently not the same.

Foley Cod&w

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Note

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio cited. Endorsements from Waldine Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists affirm Cheney's honesty and ability to meet obligations. Internal remedy claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney Waldine, Kinnan & Marvin

Americus Accepts Carnegie Gift for Public Library

The Americus City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting Andrew Carnegie's gift of 20000 for a public library building. The plan requires the city to provide a lot and $2000 yearly for ten years to maintain the library, with a suitable site already provided.

Carnegie Americus Board of Trade Messrs Americas Andrew Carnegie

Foley's Urine Laxative Cures Constipation

Cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels restoring natural action. Commence taking it today and you will feel better at once. Foley's Urine Laxative does not nauseate or gripe and is pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Foley Bright Codé&W

DYKES Announces Candidacy for Solicitor General

Announcement to voters of the Southwestern Circuit that W. W. Dykes seeks the Solicitor General post, subject to the State Democratic primary on June 4 and an unspecified date in 1908, asking for support from the electorate.

South Western Circuit Mod W. W. Dykes

Williams announces candidacy for Solicitor General

J R Williams formally announces his bid for Solicitor General in the South Western Judicial Circuit. He pledges faithful, conscientious service if elected and asks for the support of all circuit voters as the nomination nears in the coming months.

South Western Judicial Circuit J. R. Williams

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Urges Prompt Use

Personal advice warns that delaying Foley's Kidney Remedy risks Bright's disease or diabetes. If kidney symptoms appear, use Foley's promptly. available from all druggists.

Speer for State Treasurer Campaign Message

A Georgia Democratic primary plea from William J Speer outlining over twenty years of service as state treasurer and a promise of faithful attention to duties if elected. The message stresses a record of public service and accountability to voters.

Georgia WM. J, Speer

Woman's health tonic offered as reliable cure

An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for back pain urinary bladder kidney issues and general women’s ills. It claims reliability and urges purchases from druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample at The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co LeRoy, N

Rich Patients Wed Nurses Draws Young Ladies to Red Cross

A curious trend links wedding stories between wealthy patients and their nurses to a surge of young women joining the Red Cross. The pattern highlights social ties in wartime era hospitals and shifts in hospital staff roles.

Red Cross

Foley’s Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health Claims

An advertisement quotes testimonials about Foley’s Kidney Remedy promising to purify blood by supporting kidney function. It asserts the product will make drinkers well and is sold by all druggists. The clipping also shares unrelated quotes about age perception and changing cooks from the New York Press.

N. Y Foley Eod N.Y. Press

Sumter County Voters Register For Historic Election

About two thousand Sumter citizens are registered for the June 4 election. The governor race between Brown and Smith is expected to draw a narrow statewide count, with Sumter’s votes pivotal. Lewis versus Hughes for Congress and Col. W. W. Dykes against Col. J. R. Williams for solicitor general also promise high turnout.

Sumter Smith Brown Sumter County Brown- Smith Messrs. Lewis Highes Col. W. W. Dykes J. R. Williams

For Sale Houses and Farm Near Americus

For sale a 5 room house with cabinet mantels and UKe hearths at 90000, a 7 room house near the business center on a large lot at 2000, and a 4 room house near church and school. 265 acres six miles from Americus with land red and grey 15 acres original forest running water near railroad station. One mile to railroad station. Prices include 1850 and 1500 per acre for farmland. Nice house. If you want a farm house and lot or vacant land come to see me. Sell later. Delay won’t get you anything.

Americus

Grand jury charged on sale of near beers and minors

Judge Littlejohn urged the grand jury to strictly enforce the law against sale of any alcoholic content to minors and Sunday selling of soft drinks. Foreman H. T. Davenport led a list of jurors as civil matters filled the first day, with expectations both dockets clear within two weeks.

H. T. Davenport Rgaud C. T. Broadfield R. A. Morrell J. T. Methyin J. McGarrah D.W. Bagley A. Dodson J. W. Peel W. C. Barnett N.C Miller W.S. Roach J. M. Johnson J. G. Reeves J. T. Howell J. T. Ferguson E. L. Ferguson W. P. Past J. E. French

U G V Reunion at Birmingham Ala

Seaboard Air Line offers tickets at one cent per mile plus 4 cents for round trip. Tickets sold June 6 to 7 and 8 with return until July 20, 1908. Train No 73 connects at Montgomery for Birmingham. For sleeping car reservations, write to your Seaboard agent for full information. Charles F Stewart, Asst General Passenger Agent Savannah, Be1sto Junee

Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Montgomery Birmingham Charles F. Stewart Asst Savannah

Woman cherishes suburban cottage as quiet country estate

A reader reflects on a small house in the suburbs that feels like a country estate, appreciating its charm and the sense of retreat it provides from city life. The piece comments on simple comforts and personal attachment to the home setting.

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