Negro Author Calls Race Must Boost Selves By Bootstraps
A book by Dr. Joseph Winthorp Halley, president emeritus of the Albany State College, argues that colored people must earn respect through hard work and achievement. His life story includes Civil War era roots, conflicts with a Dougherty sheriff, and a night-riding threat that ended without tragedy as his family survived.
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Joseph Winthorp Halley
Georgia Normal College For
Albany
Halle
Holley
South Carolina
North
Lincoln University
Georgia
Albany State College
Eugene Talmadge
Dougherty County
Dr. Holley
Dougherty
Notice to Debtors and Creditors Georgia Taylor County
Public notice for the estate of W. M. Brown Sr. asks creditors to render claims within law and debtors to settle promptly. Dated February 22, 1949, James H. Brown as administrator announces the estate of the deceased.
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Georgia
Taylor County
W. M. Brown Sr
James H. Brown
Admr
Durie Grundy
Thelmon Jarrell
Carie Grundy
Posting of lands against fishing and trespass in Taylor County
Landowner W T Rustin declares all lands in his possession in Taylor County posted against fishing or trespass. He notes he previously granted permission to fish for 20 years but will not issue permits this season to stock his lake with spring fish. Dated February 22, 1949.
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Georgia
Taylor County
W. T. Rustin
Notice of Sale in Taylor County Georgia 1949
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Taylor County during legal hours on the First Tuesday in April 1949. Eight acres in the 757th G. M. District bounded by F. H. Bone Gus Edwards Lemmie McCrary and Joe Willis. Secures a debt of 573.70 with 8 percent interest. Property of Paul Hicks. sale conducted by E. L. Wilson attorney in fact.
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G. M
Taylor County
Georgia
F. H. Bone
Gus Edwards
Lemmie McCrary
Joe Willis
Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Clerk Superior Court
Said
E. L. Wilson
Paul Hicks
Citation for Dismissal of Administratrix Buckner Estate
Lizzie B Gilbert administratrix of J A Buckner deceased petitions for discharge after full administration. Court to cite all interested to show cause why she should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in April 1949. Dated March 7 1947. J R Lunsford Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Lizzie B. Gilbert
J. A. Buckner
J. R. Lunsford
Leave to Sell Estate Land for Carrie Grundy
Thelman Jarrell as administrator of Carrie Grundy deceased applies to the Ordinary for leave to sell estate land to pay debts and distribute assets. The hearing is set for the regular term on the first Monday in April 1949, with the notice dated March 7, 1949.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Thelman Jarrell
Carrie Grundy
Court of Ordinary
J. R. Lunsford
Guardian seeks discharge in Clyde Amerson guardianship
Grady G. Amerson, guardian of Clyde A. Amerson, minor, has applied for discharge. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in April 1949 or guardian will be discharged. March 6 1949 J R Lunsford Ordinary.
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Grady G. Amerson
Clyde A. Amerson
J. R. Lunsford
Creditors settle claims in estate of Jack Brooks
Georgia Taylor County creditors of the estate of Jack Brooks deceased render their claims and all debtors of said estate must settle their accounts as of March 8 1949 per Marvin Peed administrator estate of Jack Brooks deceased.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Jack Brooks
Marvin Peed
Admr
Creditors Settle Estate of Carie Grundy Admr Jarrell Reports
The creditors of the estate of Carie Grundy have discharged their claims and made proper settlement. Thelemma Jarrell, administrator, announces the finalize of the estate proceedings for Durie Grundy.
For Sale 1940 Plymouth Sedan in Knoxville Ga
Car for sale a 1940 Plymouth Sedan with radio. Pristine tires and seat covers. Good clean condition. Asking price 495.00 dollars. Contact Alton C Moncrief Knoxville Georgia.
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Alton C. Moncrief
Knoxville
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