McGehee Estate Twelve Months Support Application
Georgia Sumter County court advertises Mrs Courtney E McGehee s application for twelve months support from the estate of EB J McGehee deceased. Appraisers report. All interested persons must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in December 1908 why the application should not be granted and the return made the judgment of the Court. Nov 2 1908 John A Cobb Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Courtney E. McGehee
EB. J. McGehee
John A .Cobb
Winnefred Summerford Seeks Permanent Admin of Barwick Estate
Ordinary Cobb cites all creditors and kin of Nathan Barwick to appear in his office by law to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Mrs. Winnefred Summerford. Dated November 2, 1908.
Appraisers Set Year's Support for Harris Estate
In Sumter County Georgia the appraisers assigned to set apart a year's support from the estate of Arthur Harris, now deceased, to Della Harris and her minor child, filed their return in the Ordinary's office. Interested parties must file objections by the first Monday in December 1908, or the court will adopt the return. Nov 2, 1908. John A. Cobb, Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Arthur Harris
Della Harris
John A. Cobb
Webster County Ordinary's Citation for E R Alston Estate
Webster County Georgia E L Alston applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of E R Alston late of the county This citation directs creditors and next of kin to appear at the ordinary's office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted The notice is dated November 3 1908 and signed by fn H Cosby Ordinary Case reference 2 19 26
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
E. L. Alston
E. R. Alston
Ios
Land Sale in Webster County Georgia Estate of Sarah Wiggins
By order of the court of ordinary, the 109 acre west half of lot 216, 18th District, Webster County, Georgia, will be sold at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in December 1908. Administrator Van Edwards signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Court of Ordinary
Said County
Sarah Wiggins
van Edwards
Sheriff Sale Notice for Webster County Georgia
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December at public outcry in Webster County courthouse to satisfy an execution from the Superior Court. Forty acres in the 1105 District, Webster County, purchased from A D Applewhite’s estate two years ago, levied as property of J B Scott, now in his possession. Date November 4, 1908. J W Montgomery, Sheriff Webster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Said County
A. D. Applewhite
J. B. Scott
Superior Court
L. G. Council
J. W. Montgomery
Guardian sale of Webster County lands heirs of E A Clark
Court of Ordinary will sell December first Tuesday at Webster County Courthouse under the guardianship of W H Clark for the heirs of E A Clark. The 1420 plus acres include lots 110 174 114 142 and halves of 141 173 143 and 147 plus other parcels totaling about 1429 acres in the 18th District Webster County Georgia. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Said
Court House
Said County
Webster
E. A. Clark
W. H. Clark
Hardeman Clark
Alma Wise
EB. A. .Clark
Petition for reform of administrator's deed in estate case
Obscure petition fragment seeks reform of an administrator's deed in an estate matter involving W. Howard, Titul Versus R. Kite as administrator, with references to Francie and St. Mis, unclear further details due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Howard
Titul
R. . Kite
Aled
Town News Briefs Spark Local Happenings
New books arrive at Holliday's in Americus featuring Gilbert Neal and other authors. Plans discuss Wirz monument fate and promising Americus interest. Judge Littlejohn to preside in Buena Vista, power plant smokestack to rise 150 feet, troops may boost business, Mrs. Clark to occupy Crockett house, Indiana monument ceremony slated Thanksgiving, campaign chatter nearby, hunting birds on Harris plantation, four Thanksgiving holidays set for public schools.
Local and Personal Notices Highlight Wide Circle of Visitors
A parade of visitors and residents fills Americus society notes with names from Lumpkin, Smithville, Leslie, richland, Ellaville, Albany, Dawson, Santa Fe, and Macon. Mentions include Mrs W H Humber, George R Simpson, Maggie Griffins, J J Gordy, T J Wade, Mrs J T Price, Bernard L McCaskell, Frank Jones, A G Duncan, Judge James A Hixon, and many more with travel to Atlanta, New York, and Charleston pending. The item notes political shifts, church plans, a fire incident, education board actions, and social engagements among local figures.
Sale of Fine Corset Covers in Embroidered Lace
Sale of fine corset covers offered at 2 percent cent worth 39 cents. Made of nalngook with embroidery edging beading and ribbon. At 25 cents value 39 cents made of nainsook trimmed with two rows of torchon lace beading and ribbon.
Corset Covers Displayed at Bargain Prices
A dealer offers corset covers in nainsook and nainsock trims with torchon lace beading and ribbon. Prices range from 25c to 50c with values stated up to 89c, highlighting fine embroidery, torchon faces, and French handmade quality.
Discontinue general business move in specialty lines
In Sumter County Georgia the court notes a legal action from 1908 involving Jennie Wilkerson and the Powell family. The document announces a November term appearance to answer complaints and outlines clerk and department details. The notice quotes the parties and dates referencing a court proceeding and a sale-related declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Sumter County
Georgia
Jennie Wilkerson
J. Q. Powell
Minnie Powell
Willie Powell
Pansy Powell
Alma Powell
Ida Powell
Roy Powell
Heroe Poli
Dept
Heys
Williama & Harper
Camp
Seven Years of Proof for King’s New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the cure for coughs colds and throat chest lung diseases with seven years of proof locally and thirty eight years worldwide. Warns that use timely prevents pneumonia and advertises Eldridge Drug Co. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free. Boston society women refuse to honor managers request to remove hats during performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Eldridge Drug Co
Boston Society
Corset Covers Trimmed with Filet Lace Sold At 59c
A fragment notes corset covers priced at 59 cents, described as worth one dollar, made of nainsook and trimmed with double bands of filet lace. This brief item highlights a modest fashion accessory sale in a historical catalog.
Rosette Beaded Garment Trim Detail Noted in Ad
A vintage advertisement fragment describes a trim made from find material valued at minus 59 cents per dollar, featuring a stitched rose bud motif embroidered on both sides and edged with additional trim.
Hallowe'en Social Hosted by Mrs Parker Delights Guests
Mrs Elton C Parker hosted a Halloween social for the Social Club and many friends. The home featured crimson blooms and jack o lanterns with a wood-building contest and a cat themed question game. Guests included club members and many invited ladies and gentlemen, with Miss Clo Littlejohn, Miss Mary Littlejohn, and Gertrude Jossey at the punch table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton C. Parker
Hallowe’en
How Is Your Digestion
Mrs. Miary Dowling of San Francisco recommends Bloc Bitters for stomach trouble and liver problems. She testifies to the remedy’s strong effect on digestion and vitality and praises Electric Bitters as a superior general tonic. Eldridge Drug Co. advertises the product.
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Miary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
Female
Wesknows. Bic
Eldridge Drug Co
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Sheriff Sales
Guardians Sale
Gilbert Neal
Guest
Quesney
Man
Brodney
Holliday's Book Store
Americus
Wirz
Andersonville
Littlejohn
Martin
Buena Vista
Board of Trade
Laura D. Clark
Furlow Street
Dr. Crockett
C. J. Clark
Eshton Buchanan
Albert Harris
Harris
Lee County
George R. Simpson
Smithville
Maggie Griffins
Wesleyan College
J. J. Gordy
Richland
T. J. Wade
Leslie
Bernard L. McCaskell
Albany
Frank Jones
City
A. G. Duncan
Dawson
Guy Chappell
James A. Hixon
Ellaville
Frank Sheffield
Eddie
Jennie Edwards
Lula Bell
New York
Metropolis
Walter R. Dye
Santa Fe
N. M
Mary H. Boone
J .F. Wimberly
Miss Wimberly
Macon
Hardee McKenzie
Montezuma
J.W. Hightower
Lee Street
Tom Watson
J. L. Glawson
Ware Orchard Co
Taft
B. I. McKenney
Nell McKenney
Olin Easterlin
Santa Claus
First Baptist Church
O. P. Gilbert
Walters
County Board of Education
Miss Nettle Heys
Taylor Street
Cliff Clay
John W.wooten
B. E. Turner
Seaboard
Charles A. Fricker
Atlanta
Americas
George W. Bacot
Charleston
Bacot
Carolina
Duncan
Brooklyn
Torchon
France
Chas. L. Ansley
Chicago News
Jackson St
James Fricker & Bro
Windsor Hotel
Mrs. Parker
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