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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
Notices from Sumter County Georgia summon objections to Thomas W. Livingston guardian, and call for heirs and creditors to respond by the first Monday in November 1908. Also notices for permanent administration for Henry S Crockett and for leave to sell estate of Phil J Wise with hearing on first Monday in November 1908.
Mrs Missouri King applied for 12 months support from the estate of R A King deceased. Appraisers filed returns and all persons concerned must show cause before the court of ordinary on the first Monday in November 1908 why the application should not be granted. This Sunday of Oct 1908 W H Cosby Ordinary Det 5-4t-wk
Court of Ordinary dated October 5 1908 reports W H Clark guardian of the children of E A Clark deceased has filed a petition seeking court permission to sell lands of the estate to enable distribution. Interested parties must appear by 40 o clock a m on the first Monday in November to show cause why the sale should not be granted. W H Cosby Ordinary. Wet eitewk
Land sale announced for Webster County Georgia will occur before courthouse on first Tuesday in November 1908 within legal hours. Property includes Reddicks residence lot in Weston, 140 acres from southern part of lot 191, 43 acres from north of lot 160, and 67 acres from south of lot 150 in the 10th district. Administrator M. J. Leverett signs.
By order of the court the real estate of Mrs. Sarah Wiggins will be sold at public outcry at the courthouse door in Webster county on the first Tuesday of December 1908. The 400 acre west half of lot 216 in the 18th District is listed, with Van Edwards as administrator. Sale occurs between usual hours of sale. Oct 9 1908.
Americus Georgia Sept 7 1908 a county tax of nine mills on the thousand dollars is ordered for Sumter county property for 1908 with the tax collector instructed to collect the amount. the levy apportions funds to legal indebtedness court house jail bridges officers coroners fees fuel and servants hire jury poor roads and a special road fund totaling 9.489? not clarified. signed by county commissioners on Sept 7 1908 with official seals.
Sumter court records show Ethel Parker sues William Jackson Parker in the November 1908 term for divorce. The respondent is cited and required to appear as directed by the court.
The document directs the party or attorney to appear in the Superior Court in the county on November 23 1908 to answer the plaintiff's libel in writing. If no defense is filed the court will proceed per statute. Witness the Honorable Z A Littlejohn Judge. This 20th day of October 1908. H E Allen Clerk.
Petitioners seek incorporation of the Americus and Sumter County Hospital Association for twenty years with renewal. No capital stock. dues $1 yearly. charity care for Sumter residents unable to pay. services charged when possible to fund operations. plan includes nurse training and licensing. main office Americus, Ga. Original filed Oct 21 1908. certified extract on record.
Petitioners led by S L Sills and others seek incorporation of The Americas Driving Club in Americus Sumter County Georgia for twenty years with renewal. Capital stock of 2500 dollars, par 25 dollars, possible increase to 15000 dollars. Objects include recreation, clubhouse, stables, racing tracks, and management by by laws and officers.
Rev. O. P. Gilbert of Americus has accepted the call to lead Augusta’s Second Baptist Church, returning to a city where he pastored five years before 1905. He will move with his family within thirty days after unanimous approval by deacons and members. Large crowds attended his sermons and welcomed his return amid strong approval from Augusta Baptists.
Petitioners in Sumter County sought formation of the Americus Oil Company, alleging incorporation granted November 23 1891 by Judge W H Fish in Americus. The charter runs twenty years with renewal rights, and business aims include buying and selling cotton seed and products, oil, meal, hulls and refining, crushing and pressing.
Petitioners seek renewal and amendments to the Americus Oil Company charter to expand capital stock, authorize ginneries, real estate, and broader operations in cotton seed products and dairy outputs. The Americus Creamery Company is likewise petitioned for incorporation to handle milk, cream, butter, cheese, with power to own real estate, borrow, and issue bonds. Both groups ask court approval in Sumter County Georgia, 1908.
The petition of J. CG. Carter, C. C. Hawkins, R. B. McNulty, F. W. Griffin, J. William Walker and associates requests incorporation under state law for twenty years with renewal. The proposed association aims to gain profit through purchase, sale and manufacture of milk and cream.
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