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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
A business states it will not compromise quality or use gimmicks to win orders. It asserts commitment to longevity and warns that false practices will drive customers away. It emphasizes Kentucky Rye and Bourbon and Georgia Corn as properly distilled products and promises prompt delivery to regular customers.
Seventeen teachers attended the first meeting of the new school year in the office of the County School Commissioner. W. S. Moore was named chairman and L. Z. Turpin secretary. Topics included attendance and history with talks by Profs Philips Clark White and Collum. The next session is set for November 21 to discuss school difficulties gender balance and teaching history.
Farm tools and live stock to be sold at Maddox auction. Items include 1 pair of mules 2 horse wagon and harness 1 horse wagon and harness cotton planters guano distributors plow stocks hoes and other tools. Jersey cattle corn seed and carpentry tools also listed. Mrs Irene Pool listed as owner.
A humorous quip notes that postponing today only delays action since tomorrow may offer another chance to try again. The saying hints at procrastination and the recurring opportunity to complete tasks in the future.
Dr. R C Griffith, president of the Andersonville Monument Commission of Indiana, warns that placing the Wirz monument at Andersonville could provoke harm to other monuments and inflame North South tensions. He supports preserving the Wirz monument at a Northern site and notes Governor Hanly’s alignment with his view, while mentioning Mrs. Turner’s request to restore removed signs.
For sale multiple parcels near Huntington Americus and other towns. Listings include 200 acres with timber and rail access 150 acres virgin pine timber 65 acres original forest and several houses four to eight rooms plus tenant houses and rents ranging from $9 to $120 monthly. Timber potential noted and land near churches schools and railroad. Contact P B Williford.
The Rev Bascom Anthony of Americus argues politics should be preached from the pulpit while noting strong gospel sentiments from the Joe Brown majority in Sumter county.
A historical ad from F. J. Cheney & Co. claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh induced deafness. The text promises $100 for any case not cured and notes sale of Hall's Pills for constipation.
A fragment questions how a bride can be self possessed while being given away during a wedding as observers discuss the situation. The quote hints at social expectations and personal agency in ceremonial roles.
The Central of Georgia launched its first West to Florida tourist train early Monday. The route from Americus through Albany to Columbus carried a good passenger list and promises growing popularity as winter tourism grows. The service replaces night trains, offering travelers a midnight departure from Americus with breakfast in Birmingham or Jacksonville.
The passage praises Senator Bacon as a powerful speaker who would excel in intelligence and influence if he could attract audiences like the United States Senate, ranking him only behind his great leader.
The Americas Times-Recorder declares Georgia aims for better roads and schools and less politics to become the most intelligent and progressive state in the Union. The article emphasizes tangible improvements and a forward-looking agenda.
Legal notices detail guardian Thomas W Livingston seeking discharge for Minnie F Hudson and Wilffred Livingston with objections due by the first Monday in November. Also shows E K and A C Crockett applying for permanent administration of Dr Henry S Crockett’s estate and L D Wise and George W Jennings seeking sale of deceased Phil J Wise’s real estate with hearings set for early November 1908. John A Cobb, Ordinary, records date October 1908.
Webster County Georgia. Mr Missouri King applies for 12 months support from the estate of R A King deceased. Appraisers have filed returns. All concerned must show cause before the court of ordinary on first Monday in November to deny or grant the application. This 6th day of Oct 1908. W H Cosby Ordinary. Oct 9 twk.
Court of Ordinary notice in October 1908 states W H Clark guardian of B A Clark deceased filed for permission to sell estate lands for distribution. Interested parties must appear before the court by the first Monday in November at 10 a m to show cause why the request should not be granted. W H Cosby Ordinary.
Land sale notice for Weston in Webster County lists the Reddick residence and multiple parcels of land by lot numbers and acreages. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in November 1908 at the courthouse, overseen by M. J. Administrator in the 19th district.
By order of the ordinary the county will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of December 1903 the 100 acres west half of lot 216 18th District Webster county belonging to the estate of Mrs Sarah Wiggits This 6th day of Oct 1908 VAN EDW Administrator of Sarah Wiggits Estate Oct 9-4twice
By consent of parties the 1315 acres in Sumter County Georgia will be sold at the court-house door in Americus on a Saturday in October 1908 for cash to the highest bidder. The tract covers land lots 92 93 94 99 100 101 and half of 91 and half of 102 with multiple dwellings barns and fences. Improvements include several houses and outbuildings plus timber and fencing. Rent potential includes twenty bales of cotton. flexible cash terms available.
County notice from Americus Georgia detailing a nine mill tax levy for Sumter county for 1908, with funds allocated to legal indebtedness court house jail officers and other departments. Includes deadlines for legal advertisements and collection instructions.
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