Public sale of estate land in Sumter County Georgia
By order of the Court of Sumter County Georgia the entire parcels 153 and 154 in the 17th District totaling about 405 acres, belonging to the estate of J. C. Bird, deceased, will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in October 1908 at the courthouse door during legal hours. H. M. Bird administrator. September 11, 1908.
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Sumter
Oinary
Sumter County
Geotsia
Said
J. C. Bird
H. M. Bird
Notice of Sale in Sumter County Georgia DeSoto lot
Notice announces sale under a 1908 power of attorney to settle mortgage by H L Graham. Property: west half of lot No 6, block 6 in DeSoto town, fronting 25 feet on Railroad Avenue and 110 feet deep, bounded by W C Hamilton and Robert Mays. Building, formerly a barroom, on the lot. Sale date: first Tuesday in October 1908 at courthouse steps, by attorney J T Hill.
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Georgia
Sumter County
H. L. Graham
Samuel Lehman Co
Smilock
DeSoto
Railroad Avenue
W. C. Hamilton
Robert Mays
H. J. Graham
H. Ll. Graham
J.T. Hill
Cordele
Ordinary's Citation for Mary E Godwin Discharge
Mary E Godwin administratrix of R B Godwin's estate seeks discharge with letters of dismission. Court to hear objections from kindred and creditors on the first Monday in October 1908. John A Cobb Ordinary. Sept 11 4.
Court Notice for Estate Administration 1908 Sumter County
Mrs Courtney E McGehee applies for permanent administration of B J McGehee estate. Creditors and heirs must appear at the October Term Ordinary Court, Sumter County, on the first Monday in October 1908 to show cause why letters should not be granted. Signed by John A Cobb, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Mary _ E. Godwin
R. B. Godwin
R. B.godwin
John A. Cobb
Courtney E. McGehee
Said
State
B. J. ‘i McGehee
B. J. Mc
Gebee
Salder County
Eorgia
Webster County
M. J. Leverett
M. E. Reddick
W. H. Cosby
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Foster Estate
Debtors and creditors of the estate of Jen sale Foster, late of Sumter county, deceased, are notified to render demands to the undersigned and all persons indebted to the estate are required to make payment. J. L. Irvin, Administrator. Americus, Ga., Aug. 11, 1908. 3-14-finks.
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Jensale Foster
Sumter County
J. 1
Irvin
Americus
Finks
Webster County Ordinary's Citations 1908 Discharge and Leave to Sell
Webster County Georgia Ordinary issues notices in 1908. Executor M J Leverett seeks discharge after administering M E Reddick estate with letters of dismission due on the first Monday in October. Also notice for leave to sell lands of C A C Reddick deceased and for administrator Van Edwards to sell Sarah Wiggins estate lands. Notices require appearance by first Monday in October with fees posted.
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Georgia
Webster County
van Edwards
Sarah Wiggins
Big dinner a feature of Meeling on Friday
The Farmers Institute in Americas Friday will bring farmers from Sumter, Schley, and Macon counties to the Agricultural College for talks on cotton insects, oat planting, and other topics. G R Ellis plans to run for mayor, outlining a reform platform focused on efficiency, honesty, and progress. The Times-Recorder notes Ellis has broad support and will likely face Hawkins and others in a crowded primary, with Lane also poised to run.
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Farmers Institute In
Americas
Sumter
Schley
Macon
Agricultural College
Messrs
Collum
Eldridge and
Rylander
Summer County
Soule
State Agricultural College
E. L. Worsham
Kimbrough
Thirteenth
G. R. Ellis
Americus
Ellis
Hawkins
Times-Recorder
Mr. Ellis
Ellaville Sees Growth With New Brick Business House
Ellaville Ga September 28 Special reports building activity boosting the town. A two story brick business house on the corner of the public square and Broad street rises, with two new residences for Charles Rainey and Emmett Duncan. Duncan’s home nears completion amid an unsatisfied demand for rental housing and a rarity of frame business structures.
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Ellaville
Public Square
Broad Street
John Williamson
Chas. Rainey
Emmett Duncan
Suspending Beer Tax Favored by Savannah Press
The Americus Times-Recorder supports suspending the state tax on near beer in Richmond County until Augusta can secure a better water supply. The Savannah Press notes this stance, arguing relief is warranted to aid local needs.
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Savannah Press
Americus Times-Recorder
Richmond County
Augusta
County Tax Order for Sumter County 1908 Nine Mills
Americus Georgia September 7 1908 county commissioners issue a nine mill tax on Sumter county property for 1908 to fund legal indebtedness court house jail officers coroner fees fuel and supplies jury poor roads and a total of 289.00. Tax collector instructed to levy collect and apportion funds among eight named funds with specified amounts led by legal indebtedness and roads.
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Americus
Sumter
Petition in Sumter County suit to reform administrator deed
In Sumter County Georgia a petition by J W Howard and others against R L Kite as administrator of Francis M Kite seeks reform of the administrator deed. The case is returnable to the November 1908 term of the Superior Court. Notice is given to Jennie Wilkerson and several Powell heirs to appear at the term and answer. Witness J A Littlejohn presiding judge.-
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J. W. Howard
R. L. Kite
Francis M. Kite
Equitable
Sumter County
Georgia
Jennie Wilkerson
J. Q. Powell
Minnie Powell
Willie Powell
Pansy Powell
Alma Powell
Ida, Powell
Roy Powell
A. Littlejohn
R. Heys
Desirable farm listings with multiple parcels for sale or rent
Agricultural ad lists 400 to 600 acre tracts near Huntington and Americus with timber, pine, and virgin forest. Prices range from 9 to 12 dollars per acre, plus rent and house details. Includes several 3 and 4 room houses, tenant houses, and railroad access. Contact P. B. Williford. closing line notes birthday joke and waitresses costume.
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Huntington
Americus
Church Street
P. B. Williford
Light Infantry Anniversary Draws Far-Reaching Cheer
The Light Infantry anniversary celebration at the armory drew hundreds of friends for an evening of oratory music and refreshments. Col John C Court’s absence disappointed guests. Captain Cobb praised past service and urged maintenance of the company. Miss Winnie Belle Jossey sang, Col E A Nisbet spoke, and Lieut J E B McLendon led an impressive drill with only two men failing to answer roll. Delicious refreshments followed the program.
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Light Infantry
John C. Court
I W. T. Lane
John A. Cobb
Winnie Belle Jossey
Col. E. A. Nisbet
J. E. B. McLendon
Ross Pittman
Taylor
Sergi, Stanfield
A group of men ignore interest in aerial navigation
A number of fellows show little interest in air travel or flying, indicating skepticism or disinterest in aerial navigation topics among the crowd.
Ellaville Warehouse Run by Farmers’ Union
Ellaville Ga Sept 26 Special The local warehouse this season is under the management of the Farmers Union with Mr Chas Rainey as one of the managers Up to last night 867 bales had been received this season a small gain over the same period last season Such cotton ages unsold is stored in the warehouse the farmers carrying the cotton as a general thing without aid from the banks The cost of and Insurance is held to the minimum by the Farmers Union
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Ellaville
Farmers’ Union
Chas, Rainey
U: A
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