Wheatley Store Closed Amid Bankruptcy Filing
Attorneys for creditors filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition for George D. Wheatley, closing his 21 year old Americus store. United States Marshall White took charge as creditors seek relief while Wheatley laments the loss and vows to settle obligations if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Wheatley
W. A. Dodson
Z. 8. Childers
Americus
Wheatley
United States
Marshall White
New York
Geo. D.wheatley
Savannah auto races draw Am ericans to seaside event
The Savannah Automobile races attract Americus interest with up to forty sleepers booked and more expected before Thanksgiving. Central and Seaboard railways add Americus patrons with round trip seven dollars ten including grand stand admission. Special Pullman cars and two steamships bring elite crowds, while drivers like Henry Fournier and teams Mercedes Fiat Benz Giuyets prepare to contest the Vanderbilt track prize of twelve thousand dollars plus a one thousand club award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Savannah
Central
Seaboard
Americus
New York
Savanonah Automobile Club
Vanderbilt
Henry Fournier
Mercedes
Benz
Fiat
Wagner
Naxaro
Plazene
Cagno
Ave
Nobles to gather in forge at side water
Americus fez wearers answer an alarm from Alee Tem ple and gather the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Savannah on the night of the 25th. A love feast war dance and other features are planned for Shriner spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Fez
Alee Temple
Mystic Shrine
Savannah
Milwaukee
Americas Shriners
Georgia votes to amend pensions and county taxes
Official returns show Georgia's Tuesday election likely passed two constitutional amendments the service pension and county police and sanitation measures. The former extends annual pensions to Confederate veterans or widows with low property, the latter allows counties to tax for rural police and sanitation. An old soldier pension gap would be closed and county tax power clarified. For rent a four horse farm advertised by W. B. Heys of Americus Georgia.
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Georgia
Georgia Sumter Court Sets December Hearing on Support Request
Mrs. Courtney E. McGehee applies for twelve months support from the estate of E. J. McGehee, deceased. Appraisers have filed their report. The Court of Ordinary requires all interested persons to show cause by the first Monday in December 1908 why the application should not be granted and the return of the appraisal accepted. Nov 2, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Courtney E. McGehee
Winnefred Summerford Applies for Permanent Adminship
Ordinary Cobb of Sumter County Georgia notes that Mrs Winnefred Summerford has filed for permanent letters of administration on Nathan Barwick’s estate. Creditors and next of kin are required to appear at the ordinary’s office by law’s deadline to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness appears on November 2, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Winnefred Summerford
Nathan Barwick
Winnefred
Ouin A Cobb
Byoe Tana Vast
Appraisers File Year’s Support for Harris Estate
The appraisers appointed to set apart a year’s support from the estate of Arthur Harris to Della Harris and her minor child have filed their return. Interested persons must file objections on or before the first Monday in December 1908, or the court will rule on the return. November 2, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Arthur Harris
Della Harris
John A. Cobb
Webster County Ordinary's Citation for Alston Estate
Webster County Georgia E L Alston applies for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of BE R Alston all creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary office within the legal time and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to E L Alston on the estate this 3rd day of November 1908 by W H Cosby Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
E. L. Alston
EB. R. Alston
R. Alston
E._L. Alston
W. H. Cosby
Land Sale Of Mrs. Sarah Wigess Estate In Webster County
By order of the Webster County court of ordinary the estate of Mrs. Sarah Wigess will sell at public outcry at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of December 18, 1908 for 100 acres comprising the west half of lot No 18 in the 18th District Webster County Georgia administrator Van Edwards supervises the sale and terms follow the usual hours of sale.
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Georgia
Webster County
Court of Ordinary
Said County
Sarah Wigess
van Edwards
Sarah Wiggins
Webster County Georgia Sheriff Sale Notice
Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December at the courthouse for cash. Forty acres in Webster County Georgia, purchased from A D Applewhite’s estate two years ago. Property levied as J B Scott’s to satisfy a Superior Court execution in favor of L G Council. In possession of J B Beatt. Dated November 4 1908. Ontgory J W Mery Office Sheriff Webster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Said County
A. D. Applewhite
J. B. Scott
Superior Court
Said
L. G. Council
J. B. Beatt
Ontgory
J. W. Mery
Ofince
Guardian Sale of Webster County Estate in Georgia
Court of Ordinary will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in December 1908 at the Webster County courthouse. The estate of E. A. Clark, deceased, includes multiple lots totaling 1429 acres in the 18th District, for cash distribution among heirs Hardeman Clark and Alma Wise.
Americas Driving Club Incorporation Petition in Georgia
Georgia petition to the Superior Court by S L Sills and others seeks incorporation of Americas Driving Club for twenty years with renewal options. Capital stock set at $2500, par $25, with potential increase to $15000. Purpose includes social recreation and club facilities for carriages and racing grounds, with headquarters in Americus Sumter County. The charter asks broad corporate powers, by law rights, bylaws, and ability to receive donations, acquire property, borrow money, and issue debt secured by mortgages.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Superior Court
Said County
S. L. Sills
BL. Bell
W. T. Maynard
J. R. Williams
G. A. Turpin, Sr
G. C. Hall
J. J. Hanesley
A. Be, Lockett
J. L. Kelly
the Americas Driving Club
Americus
The
Americas
Oil Company
Sumter Superior Court
Incorporation
W. P. Wallis
Americas Driving Club charter sought in Sumter County
The document records a petition for incorporation of the Americas Driving Club with proposed powers to hold fairs, exhibitions, entertainments, and races, with entry fees and purses. It states nonliability of stockholders for corporate debts, and seeks an order to grant full corporate privileges. Original filed October 21, 1908. certificate copies attest to charter minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams & Harper
BE. Allen
Americus Oil Co. seeks renewal and charter amendments
The petition of M. B. Lon and others seeks renewal of the Americus Oil Company's charter, first granted Nov 23, 1891, and amendments to lower minimum capital, expand business to ginning and real estate, and authorize continued operations in Georgia and beyond. The filing notes stockholders approved renewal and amendments at a Oct 1908 meeting, with attorneys James Taylor and W. P. Wallis representing the petitioners.
Americus and Sumter County Hospital Association Charter
Petitioners seek incorporation of a nonstock hospital group for twenty years with renewal, to assist suffering humanity. Members pay $1 yearly with option to raise dues. hospital will treat charity and noncontagious patients, charging fees only to those who can pay. Located in Sumter County, aims to serve indigent residents.
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IIT
Bumter County
Charter Filing Note From Sumter Court Minutes
The excerpt records the October 21 1908 filing of a charter in Sumter County Superior Court minutes. Clerk H E Allen confirms the document is an official extract and part of the court's charter record.
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Sumter County
Herday
Charter of the Americas Driving Club
Sumter Superior Court
Said
H. E. Allen
H. E
Georgia
Americus Creamery Company Incorporation Petition
J C Carter C H Hawkins R E McNulty F W Griffin J William Walker and associates seek incorporation as Americus Creamery Company for twenty years with stock of 6000 dollars to be paid in, up to 15000 dollars, principal place Americus Georgia. They propose dairy production and sales with agencies across Georgia, corporate powers, real estate and cattle holdings, bonds, and common seal. Filed October 16 1908 in Sumter Superior Court Americus.
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State OF Georgia
County of Sumter
Superior Court
Harper
Bell
R. L. McMath
Americus Oil Co
E. H. Ferguson
J. J. Gaffrey
John M. Green
H. C. Bagley
M. 8. Harper
Americus Oil Company
W. H. Fish
Superior Courts of
South Western Circuit
Americus Sumter County
Americus
Sumter County
Georgia
United States
Sumter
Sala County
J. C. Carter
C. ¢. Hawkins
R. E. McNulty
F. W. Griffin
J. William Walker
Americus Creamery Company
J.C. Cart
Libel for Divorce in Sumter Superior Court 1908
In Sumter County court records Wille Pee Parker sues William Jackson Parker for divorce. The defendant is ordered to appear by November 28, 1908 to answer the libel in writing, with the judge and clerk noted, and a note on newly fledged Republicans influencing views after Tuesday’s election.
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Sumter Superior Court
Wille Pee Parker
William Jack
William Jackson Parker
A. Littlejohn
B. Allen
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Geo. D. Wheatley
Heys
Gadiw
Legall Advertisements
Said Ol Co
Sheriff Sales
Guardian
Court House
Webster
E. A. Clark
JW. H. Clark
Hardeman Clark
Alma Wise
Xourth
Eputy
Court
R. Heys
James Taylor
Arnty
Mesdames CC. C
Americus & Sumter County Hospital Association
Glen of Te
Leys
R, Hbys
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