Funeral Held at Old Home in Stewart
The funeral of Mr. W. J. Tompkins of Americus was held Sunday at the family cemetery in Stewart county where his sons resided. He died while visiting a son near Richland after a sudden illness. He was a respected elder statesman type, and is survived by his wife, several sons including Price Tompkins of Americus, and two daughters Mrs. Vernon Shipley and Mrs. James A Harris, all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Tompkins
Americus
Stewart County
Tompkins
Richland
Semter
Price Tompkins
Vernon Shipley
James A.harris
Americus Fire Record Remarked As Blessed Run
Ten months without a major blaze marks Americus fire record as of early year. Only one loss of about 750 dollars on February 5 and numerous minor fires kept under control by prompt department response. Compress fire earlier caused serious loss, cotton fires remain toughest challenge. department hopes for no further major incidents this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Illinois Adds Monument To Prison Site At Andersonville
A state commission from Illinois visited the Andersonville prison grounds near Americus to select the site for a new monument. The group included Aaron M. McCracken of Chicago, Gilbert J. George of Springfield, Lewis F. Lake of Rockford, William H. Hainline of Macombs, and James M. Swales of Jacksonville, reflecting an official effort to honor the state’s marble shaft memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Andersonville
Americus
Aaron M. McCracken
Chicago
Gilbert J. George
Springfield
Ill
Lewis F. Lake
Rockford, Ill
William H. Hainline
Macombs
James M. Swales
Jacksonville
Dynamo In Place For Plant At Wells Mill Near Smithville
J B Stevens of Americus completed a dynamo at the Wells Mill power plant two miles from Smithville. Lights are expected to be turned on soon, providing Smithville with steady light and possible daytime current at nominal cost, surpassing larger towns in the lighting project. Wells Mill offers ample water power for the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Americus
J. 8. Stevens
Wells Mill
Prize Seed for Planting Offered at Leslie Farm
Jones D C of Smithville offers 2,000 bushels Prize cottonseed for planting from his Leslie farm. Seed saved from first picking and ginned privately to stay pure. Selling 2,000 bushels Prize and 1,000 bushels King at 1 dollar per bushel under 100, 90 cents at 100 or more. Yields 40 pounds lint per 100 pounds seed cotton. November 19 wk 8t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
D, C, Jones
Smithville
Receiver sale of Estes and Yearwood barber shop assets
Under an order by Judge Z A Littlejohn a sale will occur at the barber shop of W H Estes and C H Yearwood on Jackson street Americus on Tuesday December 1 1908 to the highest cash bidder. The partnership property including barber chairs hat racks mirrors bath tub towels and related shop assets will be sold. Albert W Frenz Receiver. Chicago News. The man who has no vacation doesn't need a vacation.
Cordelia Debate on Malice and Appearance Sparks Debate
Cordelia argues a false witness need not be a bleached blonde, challenging common stereotype. The remark shifts discussion to how appearances influence accusation and credibility in the courtroom context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Cordelia
Short Term Of Court Opens In Prospect
The fall session of Shmter superior court convened Monday morning with Judge A Littlejohn presiding. The grand jury of twenty three members elected Thomas J Black foreman was organized. Judge Littlejohn urged good county roads and warned against liquor sales to minors and crime. The court began civil docket trials and will devote the week to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shmter Superior Court
A. Littlejohn
Thomas J. Black
T. J. Black
G.W. Montgomery
J. Jordan
F. A. Wilson
J. F. Daniel
F. P. Harrold
W. C. Carter
O. le Dixon
J. A. Davenport
R. I. Bivins
J. L. Potter
J. C. Brown
C. J. Clark
Elmore Poole
Lee Allen
Hogg
G .W. Stallings
No Worse in Americus Than Other Towns
A Americus business man returning from Columbus says Americus is not worse off than other towns as a sale craze spreads. Cities boast banners and storefronts shout special sale announcements for blocks, with major stores cutting prices in what he calls a carnival of trade. Similar scenes are seen in Columbus and other Georgia towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Herod
Columbus
Changes in Public School Books Adopted by State Board
The state book commission has revised the textbooks for common schools. Retained titles include Wentworth's Practical Arithmetic Hyde's First Course in English Frye's Geographies Hutchenson's Physiology and Hygiene Peterman's Civil Government Wheeler's Graded Primer Bronson's Speller Swinton's Word Book. Competitive bids will be invited for a primary and intermediate arithmetic to precede Wentworth's, a grammar to precede Hyde's, plus works on agriculture and a series of writing books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Book Commission
Wentworth
Hyde
Frye
Hutchenson
Peterman
Wheeler
Bronson
Swinton
Large oat crop planted in Sumter County fall
A favorable sign of the times is an unusually large oat crop planted in Sumter County this fall, promising a massive forage harvest next spring. American seed dealers report record oats sales as farmers, having sold cotton at low prices, paid higher prices for oats and corn. Corn brings $1 a bushel and oats are proportionately high. cotton sales averaged around 8 to 9 cents. Hope remains that next year conditions will reverse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Americas
New Bank in Lumpkin Granted Charted by Bank of Lumpkin
Lumpkin in Stewart county will gain a new Bank of Lumpkin with $25,000 capital. The institution will conduct general banking. Incorporators named are H. M. Pugh EB Carter and L B Robinson, all of Stewart county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin, Americus
The
Bank
Lumpkin
Stewart County
H. M. Pugh
EB. . Carter
L. B. Robinson
Receiver's Sale in Americus Court Order
By order of the Court G R Ellis as receiver in the matter of J B Sullivan et al The People's Bank et al will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door Americus Sumter County Georgia on November 28 1908 to the highest bidder for cash the notes accounts and other evidences of indebtedness remaining in his hands as such receiver each note account or debt to be sold separately not in bulk This the 18th day of November 1908 G R Ellis Receiver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Ellis
J. B. Sullivan
People’s Bank
Americus
Sumter County
Georgel
Woman Discards Paint and Powder in Clash of Etiquette
A brief note records a social incident where a woman reportedly abandons cosmetics in a display of defiance. The item emphasizes fashion norms and personal stance, highlighting social expectations placed on appearance.
Americus Manufacturing Company charter application
Legal notice from Sumter County Georgia requesting charter for The Americus Manufacturing Company. Petitioners C M Council J Lee Ensign J M Council and L Dowling seek incorporation for twenty years with office in Americus and authority to issue stock up to $100000, expand branches, and conduct timber real estate and lumber business including mills ships and equipment. They request rights to purchase hold mortgage and wind up under Georgia law with renewal provisions and shared stock terms. Filed November 11 1908 by H E Allen Clerk of Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter County
Said County
C. M. Council
J Lee Ensign
J. M. Council
Said
L. Dowling
Suwanee County
Florida
Americus Manufacturing Company
Americus
Sach Corporation
H. E. Allen
Cik. Superior Court
Sumter Co
Superior Court
Macaw Bet Cil
J. Insign
Amatiovs
Atar &Bie
Ame
Ing Company
Ordinary's Citations In Re Nathan Barwick Estate
The Ordinary of Sumter County cites all creditors and next of kin of Nathan Barwick to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Mrs Winnefrey Summerford. The appearance is to be at the Ordinary's office within the time allowed by law. Witness my hand this 2nd day of November, 190. John A. Cobb, Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Winnefred Summerford
Nathan Barwick
Ali
Winnefrey Summerford
John A. Cobb
Application for Support in E. J. Mc Gehee Estate
Court notice announces Courtney E McGehee's request for twelve months support from the E J Mc Gehee estate. Appraisers have prepared a report and the public is ordered to show cause before the Ordinary on the first Monday in December 1908 why the petition should not be granted. Dated November 2 1908. John A Cobb Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Courtney E. McGehee
E. J. McGehee
John A .Cobb
Appraisers Named in Estate of Arthur Iris to Set Aside Support
The appraisers appointed to set apart a year's support from the estate of Arthur Iris, deceased, to Della Harris and her minor child, filed their return in this office. Interested parties must file objections by the first Monday in December 1908, or the return will be entered as the court's judgment. Nov 2, 1908. JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sumter
Arthur Iris
Della Harris
John A. Cobb
Webster County Ordinary's Citation for E R Alston
Webster County Georgia E L Alston applies for permanent Letters of Administration on E R Alston estate. Creditors and next of kin must appear at the Ordinary's office within the legal time and show cause why administration should not be granted. Witnessed by W H Cosby Ordinary. 3 Nov 19%
Land Sale by Court Order in Webster County
By order of the court of ordinary a parcel of 10 acres extends the west half of lot 4 in district 18 Webster County will be sold at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of December 1876 between usual hours of sale as part of the estate of Mia Sarah Wigs administrator Van Edwards overseeing the sale dated October 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Court of Ordinary
Said County
Mia
Sarah Wigs
van Edwards
Sarah Vigsi
Webster
Said
County of Water
Dod
Webst
W. H. Clark
Clark
Sheriff Sale Notice of Webster County Land Bid
Will be sold on the first Tuesday December next at public outcry at the courthouse in Webster County for cash. Forty acres in the 1105 District of Webster County Georgia, bought from the A D Applewhite estate about two years ago. Property levied to satisfy a Superior Court judgment in favor of L G Council against J B Scott. Property in possession of J B Scott. Date November 7 1908. J W Montgomery Sheriff Webster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Webster County
Said
Bishes
A. D. Applewhite
L. G. Council
J. B. Scott
J. B
J. W. Montgomery
Guardian's Sale of Georgia Land in Webster County
Guardian W H Clark announces a sale by court order on December 1 1908 at the county courthouse in Webster County Georgia. The property includes multiple lots across the 18th District Webster and is part of the distribution of the estate of Be A Clark deceased, for 45 heirs.
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Teseino
Atlanta
Zien Ovat
Mallary Bros. Machinery CO
Kentucky
Remitban
Lamar Street
D. Pearman’s Department Store
W. Wheatley
Commercial City Bank
COUR
Hodges
Ino. T. Ak
Old Home
Stewart
Shaft
Dynamo
NEW Bank
Parachaph
J. A. Hixon
Atsorar
H. E B. Allen
Clk
Superior Court Sumter Co
Cal
E. L. Alston
E R. Alston
E. R. Alston
W. H
Cosby
Sheriff Sales
Guardian
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