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Petition for Charter.
State of Georgia—Decatur County:
To the Superior Court of Bald County
The petition of .lames Watt, of the
county of Thomas, State of Georgia,
and A. J. Macdonald, of the county of
Decatur and State of Georgia, respect'
fully shows:
1 That they desire, for themselves
to neco.uc incm't.orare't u d*-i* uih name
andsiyle of the Macdonald ilatdware
Company.
2. The term for which etltio ers a~k
to he ii.cornorated is twenty (20) years,
with the privilege of renewal at the
end of that time.
3. The capital stock of the corpora'
tion is to he Eight Thousand Dollars,
divid'd into s ares of one hundred dol
lars each. Petitioners, however, ask the
privilege of increasing said capital st. ck
from time to time not exceeding in ag
gregate Twenty-five Thousand Dollars,
oya majority vote of the stockholders.
Petitioners show that more than tan per
cent of the capital stock has already
been actually paid in.
4. They desire to sue and be sued in
any court of law or equity; and to make
and use a common seal, and alter the
same at pleasure; to appoints such ofli
cors and agents as the business of r tlie
corporation shall require, and to allow
them suitable compensation, to make
by-law- fixing and altering the number
of its directors, and providing for the
management of its property, tne regula
tion and government of its affairs, and
the transfer of its stock, witli penalties
for .the breach thereof not exofeeding
twentv dollars.
5. The object of the proposed corpor
ation is pecuniary profit and gain to its
Stockholders. Petitioners propose to
carry on a general mercantile business
dealing in hardware, bouse furnishin
goods, stoyes, building material, mil
supplies, and such other goods as they
seo fit slid deem right and proper to
handle for their own profit and benefit,
and to this end they desire to hold, pur
chase and convey such real and personal
estate as the purposes of the corporation
shall require, and all other real estate
which snail have been bona fide convey
ed or mortgaged lo the corpiration by
way of security, or in satisfaction of
debts, or purchased at sales upon judg
ment or decree obtained for such debts,
and to mortgage any such real estate or
personal estate with its franchises; the
power to hold real and personal e-tate
shall include the power to take the
same by devise or bequest; to act as
general or special agents for other per
sons or companies in selling or handling
nny articles or class of articles appropri
ate to the linrdware business or usually
or conveniently connected therewith;
to make contracts to act as such agent,
and to exercise the usual powers and to
do all uBuat, necessary and proper acts
which pertain to or may be connected
with the general hardware business.
#. They desire that the stockholders
shall be liable to the extent of their un
pan subscription to stock, and no fur
ther.
7. The principal office and place of
business of the proposed corporation
will be the city of Hainbridge, said state
and county.
Wherefore, petitioners pray to be
made a body corporate under the name
and stylo aforesaid, entitled to the
rights, privileges and immunities, and
subject to .'the .liabilities fixed by law.
This October lftb. 1903.
! - M.|.O’Neal.
Attorney ~ —•
tor Petitioners.
Piled in office October 20th 1903,
0. W. Wimderley, Clerk 8. 0.
Georgia—Decatur County:
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the original
Petition for Incorporation of the Mac
donald Hardware Company, now on tile
m my office. Witness my signature and
seal of office this 20th. day of October
1003. c. W. WlMBERLEY. C. S. C.
Fair Warning!
All parties are hereby warned
not to hunt or fish on the Twin
Lake Place, otherwise known as
the Westmoreland plantation near
town, I will most positively pros
ecute any one found trespassing
on this property without regard to
who the party may be. All privi
leges heretofore granted are hereby
revoked. Mrs. F. L. Brockf.tt.
Oct. 27, 1903.
Dissolution Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the
co partnership heretofore existing
between M. B. Baggs and J. M.
Hunter, under the firm name of
Hunter-Baggs Furniture Co., has
this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. The Hunter Furniture
Co. assuming all liabilities, and all
accounts due them will be payable
to Hunter Furniture Co This
October 27th, 1903.
I. M. Hunter,
M. B. Baggs.
U Cl ut ed- To make a contract
with some reliable person for 1,000
oord* of tat light wood at once,
• H. B. Bdockktt,
Bainbridge, Ga.
Tax Notice.
1 will be at the following precincts on
dates named below for the purpose of
collecting State and County Taxes for
the year 1903 .
Kendricks, Friday. “ 80
Pine Hill. Saturday, “ 81
Bainbridge, Monday, November 2
Spring Cieek. Tuesday, “ 3
DonalMUixi le Wednesday. ••
Steam Mill, Thursday. “
Iron Citv, Friday. “ • ti
Hook Pond. Saturday, “
Belchers. Monday. •* 28
1 ime Sink, Tuesday “ 24
Blowing Cave, Wednesday, * 25
Spring Hill, Thursday, “ 2#
Will be at Bainbridge two week of
November superior court. Books will
p, sitiyely close December 20 1903.
Kespectfully,
M. W. Bates T. C.
Road Notices.
Gergia—Decatur County:
C. T, MitnH etal having applied for the
opening and oHtabluhlng of a new public
road, commencing near the main bridge
acroHH Attapulgus creek near Harrell’s mill
in the Climax district, and on lot of land
number 140 in the 10th land district, and
running thence in a southwesterly direction
until it intersects the district line between
the nineteenth and twentieth district, and
thence south along said line through the
land of W. W. Harrell, G. \V. Bovce. W H.
Mims, Mrs. Whitely, U.T. Mims,
itiHiiHsee iimu, nuiu inti jusiueuuti lurmouy
cccupied by the family of Mrs. Jake Blount.
The total length of said proposed road is
about foul miles and the width HQ feet. No
tice is hereby given that said application
will be finally granted on the first Monday
in December I00H next, if no sufficient cause
is shown to the contrary. Witness the hon
orable hoard of county commissioners of
‘ Decatur count
J. II. GILPIN,
Georgittr-Decatur County:
J. M. Moss et nl having
opening and establishment _ _ ^
road commencing at the Hawthorne Trail,
near the widow Griner’s, thence east by
Fine Level and Concord churches to the
countv line, there intersecting with the
Thomasvllle road. Bald road to run a land
line through the lands of J. H, Harrison.
John Grtner. J. M. Moss, Berry Moss, Jeff
Grincr, Jim Pinson, Mrs. W. J. Taylor, II. U.
ing two and one-half mil
>KK1, if no sufficient cause is shown to the
ontrary. Witness the honorable board of
county commissioners of roads and reve-
of Decaturcounty.
JOK II. GILPIN. Clerk.
Georgia—Decatur County:
Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received for ihe
hire of the misdemeanor convicts
of Decatur county for the year
1904, on the first Monday in No
vember 1903. The board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
J H. Gilpin, R. A. Lytle,
Clerk, Chairman
State, of Georgia—Decatur Oouotv.
S. M. Godwin ) Libel for Divorce, in
vs > Superior Court of De-
A.J. Godwin. )oatur County. Filed
September 15th, 1903.
The defendant A. J. Godwin, is here
by i-upm-ed, in person or by attorney, to
be and appear at the next Superior
Conrt to be held in and for said county
of Decatur. State of Georgia, on Tues
day after the first Monday in November
next, then and there to answer the
plaintiff’s libel tor divorce, as in default
of such appearance the Court will pro
ceed aocording to the statute in such
caBes made and provided.
Witness the Honorable W. N. Spence,
Judge of said Court, this 17th day of
September, 1903.
U. W, WlMBERLEY, Clerk
GEORGIA—Decatur County:
John Murkerson, ) Libel for Divorce,
vs > Decatur Sup. Court.
Lettie Murkers n ) Filed Sept 12, 1903.
The defendant. Lettie Murkerson, is
hereby required, in peraon or by attor
ney to be and appear at the next supe
rior court to be held in and for
said county of Decatur, on Tuesday af
ter the second Monday in November,
next, then and there to answer the
plaintiff’s libel tor Divorce, as in default
of such appearance the court will pro
ceed according to the statute in such
cases made and provided.
Witness the Honorable W. N. Spence,
judge of said court, this 18th <fav of
September 1903.
C. W. WlMBERLEY, Clerk.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL
OF DISABILITIES.
Minnie E. Barbree ^ Libel for Di-
, l '"*• „ i vorce. Decatur
John Illden Barbree. j Superior Court,
May Term. 1901.
Verdict for total divorce 12th day of
November, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that on the
31st day of August. 1903, the under-
sigded filed in the office of the clerk of
the Superior Court of Decatur county
an application for removal of the disa
bilities resting upon him under the ver
dict in the above stated case. Said ap
plication will be heard at the term of
said court'whibh convenes on Tuesday
after the second Monday in November,
1902. John Tilden Barbree.
Notice.
All persons are hereby warned
not to pick up, sell or otherwise
dispose of our Cypress Logs on
the Flint river nor to alter,
change or deface our brand on
same. AH persons are also warn
ed not to buy any of our logs.
The Cypress Lumber Co.
Apalachicola, Fla.
Sheriff Sales.
Georgia—Decatur County:
Will be sold before the court house
door in the citv of Bainbridge, Ga., dur
ing the legal hours of sale, to the highest
bidder for cash, on 1st Tuesday in No
vember next, the following described
property to-wit:
Sixty-two and one-half acres of land
off of tne south side ot lot of land No.
823 in the fifteenth district' Levied
upon <ts the property of Frank Close to
eatii-IV a tifa i-sued from the September
term 1903o| the city court of Baim.ridge
iu favor of Mrs. K. A. Oliver vs. Frank
Close.
Also at the same time and place, one-
half acre of land in the city of Bain
bridge, bounded on the west by prop
erty of Ed Oliver, on the east by prop
erty of Laura Grant, on the north b;
property of B. B. Bower, trustee, am
on the south by the original south land
line of lot number 280 in the 20th dis
trict. The Baid half acre being thir
ty-five yards wide east and west; and
seventy yardB long north aud south.
Levied upon as the property of Charles
Wooten to satisfy a justice court tifa in
favor of I. Kwilecki s. Chas. Wooten.
Levy made and teturned to me by H.
B. Brockett. constable. This Oct. 8 1903.
A. W. FoRDHAM, Sheriff. -
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State of Georgia—Decatur County:
Mrs. Jennie Knight i
YB. J- Libel for Divorce.
Henry B, Knight, l /
The defendant, Henry B. Knight, is
hereby required, in person or by attor
ney, to be and appear at the Superior
Court to be held in and for the County
of Decatur on Tuesday after the second
Monday in November, next, then and
there to answer the Plaintiff’s com
plaint, as in default thereof, thfe Court
will proceed as to justice shall appertain.
Witness the Honorable W. N. Spence,
Judge of said Court, this 12th day of
August, 1908,
C. W. WlMBERLEY, Clerk.
E. Plumenstein; Proprietor.
$ainbridge
Hotel Ulainmai
State of Georgia—Decatur County:
Mrs. John Harper)
vs. > Complaint.
Sam B. Harper. )
The defendant, Sam B. Harper, is
hereby required, in peraon or by attor
ney, to be and appear at the Superior
Court to be held iu and for County of
Decatur on Tuesday after the second
Monday in November, next, then and
there to answer the Plaintiff’s complaint,
as in default thereof, the Court will pro
ceed as to justice shall appertain.
Witness the Honorable W. N. Spence
Jndge of said Court, this 12th day of
August, 1«03.
C. W. WlMBERLEY. Clerk.
£3
J. S. McREE,
State of Georppa—Deestur County:
Mrs. K. M, Nicholson ) In the Superior
vs. j- Court, May
K. A. Stewart. > Term 1908.
It being represented to the Court by
the petition of Mrs. K, M. Nioholson
that by deed of mortgage dated the I8th
day of December 1901 E, A. Stewart
conveyed to the said K. M. Nicholson
the west half ofllot of land number two
hundred and fifty-nine jb the Nineteenth
District of Decatnr County, Geoigia,
containing one hundred and twenty-five
acres, more or less, for the purpose of
securing the payment ot the promisory
note made by the said E. A. Stewart to
the said K. M, Nioholson due on the 18th
day of December 1902 for the sum of
one hundred dollars, which amount be
sides interest is now due and unpaid. ‘It
is ordered that the said E. A. Stewart
do pay into this Court by the first day of
the next term the principal, interest and
costs due on said mortgage or show cause
if auy he has to the contrary, or that in
default thereof foreclosure be granted
to the said K. M. Nioholson of said
mortgage and the eqnity of redemption
of the said E. A. Stewart therein be for
ever barred, and that service of this rale Troupe Street,
be perfected on the said E. A, Stewart
according to law.
W. N. 8PENOE,
Jlldge S. C. A. C.
A true copy from the minutes cf this
Court.
C. W. WlMBERLEY. Clerk.
THOS. 0’BRl
Proprietors.
Rooflng'a specialty.
All calls given prompt attention.
F. A. Preston,
Tinning, Plumbing and Gas I
icicle Gunsmithingand Sheet Metal|
999 of all kinds.
Old roofs repaired and'repainted.
Orders solicited.
F. A. Preston,
Bainbridj
ADMINISTRATOR S SALE.
Georgia—Decatur County:
By virtue of an order of the Court of
Ordinary of said county, will be sold at
public outcry on the first Tuesday jn No
vember 1903, before the court house door
in said countv between the legal hours
of sale the following real estate situated
in Decatur county towitL
One hundred and twenty-five acres of
land off of the south half of lot No. 289:
all of lot No. 288 except 15 acres in the
northeast corner of said lot. One hun
dred and fifty acres on the west side of
lot No. 287, east one half of lot No. 317,
Two hundred and fifty acres more or
less, being ail of lot No. 812; ah situated
in the 21st district of said county, con
taining altogether eight hundred aud
eighty five acres more or less.
Tlie above lands are well situated and
adopted to cultivation of tobacco and
located in and around the tobacco sec
tion of Decatur county. About one
hundred acres of fine hammock land
that has never been cleared, and about
three hundred acres of well improved
land with dwelling houses and cut houses
in a good settlement. Terms, casn.
J. H. Emanuel.,
Administrator of Estate of D. A.
Campbell, Deceased.
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Throughout
Clean Towels + Sharp Razors.
Good Service.
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A FULL LINE OF
Harness, Collars, Bridles,
and anything in the Harness Line
can be found at
C. H. GRIFFIN’S
HARNESS STORE,
On North Broad Street,
BAINRIDGE, * - - GEORG*
Also carry Harness Oil, Soap
and Axel Oil, Heavy Team Collars.
|! Repairing Done Neat and Prompt at V«
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