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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
3
J E Craigmiles guardian seeks discharge from guardianship of Jeanette Andrews Beverly in Thomas County Georgia. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in July. otherwise discharge will be granted. Administrator sale to follow for estate of Mary A Benton.
Mrs Nassie Reagan applies for permanent letters of administration for the George W Reagan estate. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary WM Jones office within the lawful time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated May 28 1918.
M Reagan applies for guardianship of Ellis Reagan minor child of G W Reagan deceased. Hearing set for the first Monday in July 1918 in the Ordinary’s Court of Thomas County.
Robt. G. Mitchell Jr. applies for probate of Fondren Mitchell estate. This is a citation to all creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within the time allowed by law and show cause why probate should not be granted, dated June 3, 1918.
Georgia Thomas County notice cites all creditors and next of kin to appear at the ordinary’s office by law to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Annie D. Lively on the estate of C F Davis late of the county. Dated May 18 1913. WM. M. Jones, Ordinary.
F L Bradshaw applied in proper form for permanent administration on the estate of W L Howell of Thomas County Georgia. The creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinary's office within legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated June 6 1918 by Ordinary Wm M Jones.
J. H. Peacock applies for guardianship of M. R. Peacock of Pavo Georgia in Thomas County. Public hearing set for the next Ordinary Court on the first Monday in July 1918. Notice dated June 6 1918 signed Wm M. Jones Ordinary.
John Dixon as administrator seeks leave to sell Martha M Dixon deceased estate in Thomas County. An order for citation was made at the June 1918 term and the July 1918 term is set to decide the petition. Heirs and creditors must show cause or leave will be granted.
Moeleashem announces Alva Martin filed for Permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of G. E. Martin. He cites all creditors and kin to appear at the office within the time allowed and show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness my hand.
Public sale set for the first Tuesday in July 1918 to satisfy city tax execution for 1916 and 1917. Property described as 70 by 120 feet lot on Washington and Stevens streets in Omaha ville bounded by Washington street A P Taylor lot Tullis lot and Stevens street. C E Boswell owner. marshal A B Milton handles sale.
The firm of Howard and Fulford is dissolved by mutual agreement. W. S. Howard will pay all accounts and continue the business at 509 Oak Street. Debtors to the old firm are asked to call and settle with Mr. W. S. Howard. May 20, 1918. W. S. Howard H. C. Fulford adv.
All creditors of the estate of Tin- Nie Dorsey of Thomas county are notified to render their demands to the administrator Wm. H. Platt. Those indebted must pay promptly. Thomasville Georgia March 7 1918. Administrator of the estate of Tinnie Dorsey deceased.
All creditors of the estate of M. D. Redfearn deceased must pay immediately to the administrator R. L. Redfearn of Moultrie Georgia. Those indebted to the estate should render accounts to the administrator.
The Red Cross drive in Thomas county reached a high mark with about fifteen thousand dollars pledged across all areas except Boston district. Boston chapter contributions surpassed two thousand two hundred dollars, while Boston town pledged five hundred dollars, a notable record for a town of its size.
An old advertisement proclaims Gets-it topical remedy for corns and calluses with playful lines about dancing later. It teases relief from tight shoes and damp weather through dramatic claims and a lighthearted tone.
County Agricultural Agent reports 975 miles traveled 45 farmer conferences 35 bulletins 57 farm visits 8 hog herds inspected 875 hogs vaccinated 4 meetings. County Farm items list vegetables and meat sales. Roads and Bridges section details graded miles dug canals built bridges and new equipment purchases. Minutes note financials and recommendations for road district work and centralizing county machinery.
Farmers urged to plant 2 3 acres of wheat for home use to aid government. Reports show patches rivaling middle Georgia yields of 15 20 bushels per acre on well drained soils like Tifton sandy loams. Advice includes peas turned under, early May blue stem variety, seed treatment with bluestone solution, and sowing at a bushel per acre after frost.
Mr H S Kerby of Albany and H D Barwick and John Faulkner of Pine Park visited Thomasville yesterday and Monday. Nellie Goff returns from G N S college at Milledgeville to spend the summer at home. Mr and Mrs Tucker celebrate a new daughter Eloise at 126 Washington Street. E L Mallard of Macon visits with son Linwood for the summer. James Gribben receives word of son Henry Gribben safe in France, a member of the 33rd Engineers.
Lawhead the Optometrist announces a roomy clean and well equipped location described as cool and comfortable. The new shop is situated opposite the Post Office for easy access.
The Campbell Association schedules a two day gathering at Barnetts Creek Church on June 28 and 29. Friday features devotional by Rev. M A Wilson and sermon by Rev. W Davis with J B Alligood as alternate. afternoon and evening sessions cover Baptist distinctive principles led by Rev T A White. Saturday includes devotional, sermon by Rev W M Harris, and discussions on the second coming of Christ led by J B Alligood. Sunday school begins at 10 am led by I P Hart.
A May 1918 notice lists several Thomas County liquor license holders in Thomasville for the year July 1 1917 to July 1 1918 including R Thomas, Red Cross Drug Co, Ingram Drug Co, Duty Drug Store, Mosh Milton Drug Co, all identified as retail liquor dealers in Thomasville Georgia. No licenses were issued in May 1918. Sheriff W A Rehberg and Notary Lillian Stansbury are noted on the document.
Mr and Mrs P J Sineath from Me Pavo and Mrs Earl Hurst with Miss Rena Hurst from Meigs are in town. Lieut Favors of Old Point Comfort visits with his wife. Miss Epps of Monticello joins Rivoli Camping party at Ochlocknee river. Mr and Mrs R R Page of Boston registered today. Mrs Harry Feinberg and children head to Ashville NC for the summer. W Oscar Taylor of Boston promotes a sale drawing Thomasville shoppers.
Ochlocknee resident Mrs. 5. D. Reid was among business visitors in Thomasville. Boston citizen Mr. T. C. Stanaland conducted business here. Camp Gordon serviceman Charlie Welch arrived to visit relatives. Enon planter Jesse Boseman and his son spent Thursday in town. Barwick district planter J. L. Barwick joined local visitors. Corinna Gibson returned from a three month Marsden trip, accompanied by cousin Lois Gibson who will stay for several weeks.
The notice outlines a Missionary Rally at Boston Baptist Church on June 19 1918 starting 10 A M with devotional by Mrs J J Parramore greetings by Mrs J C Grimes and response by Mrs Charles Denmark. It lists minutes readings reports from executive committee and district secretaries literature personal service by Mrs Charles Cater prayer by Mrs C A Davis school segment Our Schools and Colleges by Mary P Willingham and dismissal for noon prayer. Afternoon program begins 1 30 P M with song Sunbeams quartette junior B Y P U work by Miss Margaret Groover recitation song benediction.
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