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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
3
Sheriff sale of 56 acres in the 14th district part lot 106 in the Northwest corner with 50 acres described, to satisfy a mortgage against Alex Abrams. Sale July first 1918. Property in the possession of Alex Abrams. Ordinary court orders leave on June 5 1918.
J E Craigmiles guardian applies for discharge and notices objections due by the first Monday in July or guardianship will be terminated.
Thomas County Georgia. Mrs Nassie Reagan applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of George W Reagan late of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the clerk’s office within the legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness my hand and official signature this 28th day of May 1918. WM M JONES Ordinary
Notice that M. S. Reagan petitions for guardianship of Ellis Reagan, minor child of G. W. Reagan, with hearing set for the first Monday in July 1918 before the Ordinary WM. M. Jones in Thomas County Georgia.
Robt G Mitchell Jr applied for guardianship of Fondren Mitchell in this county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office within the time allowed by law to show cause why guardianship should be granted. Dated June 3, 1918 by WM Jones Ordinary.
Annie D Lively applied for Permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of C F Davis. The court cites creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within the legal time and show cause why administration should not be granted. Date noted May 18 1918.
F L Bradshaw applied for permanent administration on W L Howell's estate in this county. The court cites creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within legal time and show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated June 8 1918.
J. H. Peacock applies for guardianship of M. R. Peacock of Pavo currently in a private sanitarium. The ordinary court for Thomas County will hear the petition on the first Monday in July 1918. Document dated June 6 1918.
John Dixon as administrator of Martha M Dixon deceased petitions for leave to sell the real estate of the estate. An order for sale is sought in the court, notifying interested parties and inviting objections within a stated period.
Alva Martin applies for permanent estate of G E Martin and cites all creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within the lawful time to show cause why the estate should not be granted. Date shown is June 5 1913.
By order of the Court of Ordinary in 1918 the property of the estate of Mrs. Mary A Benton will be sold at the courthouse door in Thom asville during legal hours on the first Tuesday in July 1918. The sale covers 24 ¼ acres in the southwest corner of Lot 27 in the 13th district bounded by C F and Eugene Rehberg to the north public road to the west John H Benton and M W Fields to the south and H B Benton to the east. Administrator W A Chastain bids cash for the property.
Creditors of the estate of Tinnie Dorsey of Thomas County are asked to render demands and those indebted must pay immediately. Thomasville Georgia March 7 1918. Wm H Platt administrator of the estate of Tinnie Dorsey deceased.
Letter from Tallie Welch of Thomasville, chief yeoman on U S S Carolla, recounts the ship collision with the U S S Wabash near St Nazaire on May 21 22 1918. He describes the ramming in dense fog, the wreck above and below decks, his escape on a life raft, and the loss of personal belongings while expressing relief at survival and readiness for duty ashore in Brest France. He notes the captain's leadership and his intention to return to sea if needed.
Boston Ga June 3 The town held Union prayers at the Methodist Church and an evening service as part of the national Day of Prayer. Speakers urged family prayers and a note on public observance. shops remained open and Sabbath breaking concerns were voiced amid a large turnout. Local notices reflect residents’ activities and movements among Miss Folsoms music class, Red Cross uniforms, and several residents traveling to events and schools.
Public sale at 1918 tax sale in Thomasville to settle city taxes for 1916 and 1917. The lot fronts Washington Street 70 feet and Stevens Street 120 feet, bounded by A P Taylor and Tullis and Stevens streets. C E Boswell liable. sale by A B Milton, Marshal, on first Tuesday in July 1918.
The firm of Howard and Fulford dissolves by mutual agreement. W. S. Howard will pay all debts and continue the business at 509 Oak Street. Debtors are asked to call at the store to settle accounts. Dated May 20 1918. W. S. Howard H. O. Fulford.
Notice states that on June 8, 1918 at 10:00 a.m. in Thomasville Georgia at the Court House the case State of Georgia vs Meigs school district will be heard for confirmation and validation of school house bonds totaling twenty thousand dollars.
The Government calls Boy Scouts nationwide to locate Black walnut trees valued for gun stocks and other uses. Scouts interview owners, learn if they will sell, and report locations and quantities to Scout Master Holton in Thomasville for patriotic participation.
City Court of Thomasville schedules regular June term with Civil trial calendar for Monday June 17 at 10 a.m. Criminal cases set for Monday June 24. Demurrer petitions and answers due July 1. Motions for new trials July 8. jurors required at 10 a.m. June 17. Examinations of men for military service noted by Lawhead, optometrist offering free eye tests.
A stream of visitors and residents are noted in Thomasville today and yesterday. A. M. Mckynnon from Summer Hill J. J. Turner of Merrillville C. T. Beggs and others from nearby towns were seen on short calls. Katherine Chastain left for Blue Ridge after election as YWCA president. Local attendees include Askew from Moultrie and Mrs Baker heading to Pasadena for summer.
Mr and Mrs C Be McGer express gratitude for kind words and acts of kindness after the loss of their baby. They thank friends for sympathy and flowers extended during this sorrow.
Weather in Atlanta district from June 4 1918 was hot and dry with some drought. Rain would help all crops. harvest of small grains progressed while winter wheat ripened in the north. Cotton improved but labor scarcity and weed damage affected fields. corn color good but lowland planting nearing finish and uplands needed rain.
Thursday locals report visits from H F Carlton of Camp Wheeler on fur lough, L B West of Chattanooga, Mrs Louise Edwards of Eastman with family, Mrs M S Calhoun of Tampa, Allie Robinson from Atlanta, and Prof H R Mahler of Montgomery visiting the high school. A barn fire near Ochlocknee destroys corn fodder and farming tools. no insurance.
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