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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
8
In Sumter county the gubernatorial race yielded 1439 for Brown and 1434 for Carter, with Carter performing slightly better locally. The article notes county results across offices, a low white vote, strong black turnout opposing disfranchisement, and a stated mayoral candidacy from W W T Lane of Americus who vows a clean, progressive administration if elected and will stay in the race to the finish.
Early election returns from Atlanta indicate Joseph M. Brown holds a commanding gubernatorial lead, with Brown’s majority around eighty thousand and the disfranchisement amendment carried by a close margin. Lindsey favored for Prison Commissioner, while Yancey Carter trails expectations. Voter turnout shows White voters’ interest faded in a race otherwise dominated by Brown and the Democratic ticket.
Dodson's Pharmacy sells Hyomei, a complete inhaler outfit for 1.00, claiming rapid relief from catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever and coughs. Testimonials from E. S. Parrett of Jeffersonville praise its benefits after two months use, with the remedy described as healing and antiseptic.
An article explains kidney function and common symptoms of kidney trouble. It notes kidneys filter all blood every three minutes, remove impurities daily, and that healthy filters prevent issues. It includes a testimonial from W T Myers of Americus Ga praising Dean's Kidney Pills, sold at Dodson's Pharmacy for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
Fourteen members of Camp Sumter 642 signaled their intention to attend the State Reunion in Atlanta with many others likely to go. The group held its monthly meeting and discussed the reunion as a key topic. a special Central Railway coach will be added to the Americas party train departing Thursday October 22 and reaching Atlanta about 11 o'clock. Tickets are valid until the 26th and return fare is 3.75 dollars.
Atlanta Ga Oct 6 A K Ram bo who accompanied Mrs Wi A Speer and her daughter Mrs Russell J Thomas to New York on their way to Europe returned home today He denied any plan to annul the sensational marriage of Miss Speer to her father's chauffeur The family has decided Mrs Thomas shall stay in Europe for an indefinite period depending on her sentiments Gov Smith writes to a New York paper endorsing Bryan for President.
The text notes slow campaign activity by Foraker in Ohio and mentions shipments of spoiled eggs arriving, suggesting caution as an approach to bolster Standard Oil backed interests.
Guardian Thomas W. Livingston seeks discharge from guardianship of Minnie E. Hudson and Wilfred Livingston. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in November. otherwise discharge will proceed. Also notices for permanent administration on estate of Dr Henry S. Crockett and for leave to sell real estate of Phil J. Wise. Objections to grant, and specific appearance dates, are set for early October and November in Sumter County.
By consent of parties will be sold Saturday October 1908 before the courthouse door in Americus Georgia to the highest bidder for cash 1316 acres in one block in the 17th District Sumter County Georgia land lying five miles south of Plains Georgia land lots 99 100 101 94 93 92 plus fifty acres off the southeast corner of Lot No and fifty acres off the southwest corner Improvements include two five room houses two three room houses two two room houses one four room house two good barns and out houses all comparatively new with plenty of running water and ample resources.
The September 1907 report shows a 100 percent rise in the Ladies Ready-To-Wear Department compared with September 1906. The store cites the largest and best stock on the first floor, lower prices from avoiding upstairs-division costs, and strong customer turnout as weather cools. The retailer invites customers to browse the full stock and enjoy substantial savings on suits and garments.
Charles L. Ansley offers land with good well water and red gray soil, about 1 000 000 feet of saw timber, 2200 yards of three strand barbed wire fence, and twenty two hundred bales of cotton as rent. Purchaser may arrange terms if not paying cash. F C Brown and W S Prather oversee the sale in Webster County on Oct 9 41.
Mrs Missouri King applied for twelve months support from the estate of R A King deceased. Appraisers filed returns and all persons concerned must show cause before the ordinary court on the first Monday in November 1908 why the application should not be granted. This Sunday of Oct 1903 W H Cosby Ordinary.
Court of Ordinary notes W H Clark guardian of B A Clark deceased files petition for leave to sell lands of the estate for distribution. Interested parties must appear by 10 am on the first Monday in November to show cause why the sale should not be granted. W H Cosby Ordinary.
Property to be sold at the county courthouse during legal hours on the first Tuesday in November 1908. Includes the Reddick residence in Weston and multiple parcel tracts across Webster County, comprising portions of lots 191 160 including 140 acres and 57 acres with surrounding boundaries.
No 160. Said property located in the 19th district. M. J. LEVERETT, Administrator.
By order of the court of ordinary of Webster County the estate of Mrs. Sarah Wiggins will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of December 1908 between the usual hours. The property is 100 acres, west half of lot 216, 18th District. Administrator Van Edwards, Oct 9 1908.
County authorities order a nine mill tax on Sumter county property for county purposes for 1905. Tax proceeds to be allocated to legal indebtedness court house jail bridges officers coroner fees fuel stat ies and servants hire jury fees poor fund and ready special. County commissioners sign and date the notice.
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