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iK&fcv - ; ■•'••• ' legal- advertisement? PETITION FOB CHARTER. GEORGIA—Sumter County, The petition of, G. M. Eldridge, \V. P. Wallis, T. Wheatley, John Shifllel i, Thomas Ilarrold, W. E. Brown. V. C. Carter shows unto the court the fol lowing facts: 1st That your petitioners lor themselves, and their successors, de sire to be Incorporated and made a body, corporate under the name anil style of "The Board of Trustees of the Young Men’s Christian Assocla should not be granted. This February 3rd, 1908. W. H. COSBY, Ordinary GEORGIA—Sumter County: To Mrs. Maggie C. Klrvln: You are hereby notified that on November 3th, 1907, W. C. Klrvln, filed a petition in -Sumter Superior Court against yourself, to remove dls- llabilltles of marriage contract, and that th« same will stand for trial at the May term, 1908, of Sumter Superior Court, which con venes on Fourth Monday In May, 1908. and you are hereby notified to be and appear either in person or by attor- WADED IN SNOW WHILE HE WAS IN GOTHAM the YounR Mens tjnrisuan appear emin iu f*™** y* tion of Americus," for a term of fifty; ney to defend said petition, if any vears with privilege of renewal. you have, or the court will proceed as 2nd. That the object and purpose of said proposed corporation Is elee mosynary and benevolent in Its na ture, and It is not for profit or private X&in, and the business, which desire to transact. Is to receive gifts, and purchase, as well as to hold and sell real estate, for the use and ben efit of the Young Men’s Christian As sociation of Americus, u|ion such terms as donor or seller may pre scribe; to hold the title to such prop erty, both real and personal, as may be purchased, donated or given to and for the use and benefit of said Young men’s Christian Association of Americus. 3rd. That said corporation shall bav, power to make Investments, un der the direction of the Directors of the Young Men’s Christian Associa tion of Americus, of any funds that may be placed In its hands for In vestment, either by the purchase of real or personal property, or by loan, and to take lien and security there for- that said proposed corporation desires the privilege, under the di rection of the directors of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Amer icus. to make and execute deed or mortgage as security for such obliga tions, or debt, that may be contracted, and made by the directors of the said Young Men’s Christian Association for construction, completidn or im provement of the building of said Y'oung Men’s Christian Association of Americus; that for the purpose of se curing funds, either in the construc tion. completion, or improvement of the building of said Young Mens Christian Association, that said cor poration have power tov issue bonds on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by the directors of the Young Men’s Christian Association, and to secure the same by mortgage, or deed to the building, and equip ment of said Young Men’s Christian Association; to have the power to sue and be sued, to plead and be Implead ed- to have and use a common seal and to do such other things as are necessary and incident to the conduct of the business proposed. Therefore, they pray that they may be incorporated, with all.rights, pow-_ ers, privileges and limitations herein set forth, as the law in sncli cases is made and provided. ^ p 'LANE, MAYNAnD & HOOPER, Petitioners Attorney. to Justice Shall appertain. Witness the Hon. 7.. A. Littlejohn. Judge or said Court tills, the 3rd day of February, 1908. H. E. ALLEN, Clerk Superior Court. Feb & Mar SHERIFF’S SALE. Mr. Warlick lias Returned From East. GEORGIA—Sumter County . Will lie sold before the courthouse door in the city of Americus, Ga.. Sumter county, between the usual hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 1908, the following describ ed property, to-wit: One certain strip of land running east and west eighty (80) feet oft of the east end of a certain strip of land owned by John Burnett, said eighty feet so sold and conveyed bounded as follows: on the north by lands of the Southwestern Georgia Baptist Asso ciation; on the cast by lot now vac ant; on the south by Patterson street; and on west by lands of John Bur nett containing five thousand, nine hundred nnd twenty feet (5,920) more or less. Levied on as the property of John Burnett to satisfy an execution Issued from the City Court of Ameri cus, Sumter county in favor of J. I. Hudson versus John BurnetL Pro perty pointed out by plaintiff's attor ney'and tenants in i>ossession noti fied in terms of the law. This Oct. 8th, 1907. E. L. BELL, Sheriff. GEORGIA*-Sumter County: Wi **■ ,/ili lie sold before the court house door In the city of Americus, Ga., Sumter county, between the us ual hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 1908, the following des cribed property, to-wlt: A certain house and lot In the city of Americus. said state and county, situated on the east side of Cotton avenue and fronting said street sixty feet and running back in parallel lines eighty feet to Judge Montgomerys property. Said property lies south of Martin Grlnton’s property (shop) and north of Charles Crocker proper ty and known as the old Harris hotel, and bounded west by Cotton avenue, being house and lot now occupied by the colored Friendship Baptist church. Levied on as the property of R. E. Lee to satisfy an execution issued from the City Court of Americus In favor of Bank of Commerce versus R. E. Mr. Sam E. Warlick relurned yes terday from New York, where for two weeks he has been busy buying spring goods for his house, the Pinks ton Company. Mr. Warlick was among the first of Southern buyers to reach New York, and for several days was the observed among observers In the big wholesale districts, and thus easily secured what he wanted In spring specialties. Later, however, the boys from Dixie fairly swarmed the metropolis, the number running Into the thousands, and business boomed with the manufacturers and wholesalers. Mr. Warwick bought a superb stock, but under trying cir cumstances from a weather ^ stand point. Snow covered Gotham's streets to a depth of nine inches on the level, and to a man from the genial sunny South, who never sees snow except In the north, this was enough to deter even the most strenuous of buyers. But not him, as attested by the goods already arriving here. IS HARRELL TO ENTER IN RACE FOR OFFICE? Such Report From Stewart County. Is the race for the solicltorship of the Southwestern circuit in which Messrs. W. W. Dykes and James R Williams are the only announced can didates, to be made more Interesting by the entry of Hon. G. Y. Harrell of Stewart country? Such is the report coming to Am oricus from Lumpkin. Mr. Harrell is the former senator from his district and a well known member of the Lumpkin bar. It is said that he now has the subject of his candidacy under consideration. Another interesting report regards the sheriff's race in Stewart. J T. Holder, who served as Sheriff for'several terms, has announced for the office again. This will be one of the hottest races In the county, as the present incumbent, W. K. Johnsson desires to again be elected, and he will contest every Inch of ground. Hon. M. L. Everett is being urged to announce for the office of County Treasurer. tin » auuiuw _ • —... sion notified In terms of the law. This February 5th, 1908. E. L. BELL, Sheriff. Petitioners am.™,, , Lee. Property pointed out by plain- GEORGIA—Sumter county. 1 H E. Allen, Clerk of tho Superior Court In and for said County de here by certify that the above and forego ing petition is a true and correct ex tract from the Minutes °* Sumter Su perior Court and of the Charter Rec ord for Sumter County. Given under my hand and seal of office this the 31st day of January long H. E. ALLbrti Clerk Superior Court. GEORGIA—Sumter County: Mrs. Ann S. Richards. Guardian of Burwcll A. and Mary L. Richards, has applied to me for a discharge from her Guardianship of said wards this is therefore to notify all persons con cerned, to file their objections liny thev have, on or before the first Mon dav In March next, else she will be discharged from her Guardianship as applied for. February 3rd, 1918. JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary Sumter County. GEORGIA—Sumter County: Miss Belle Park, having applied for letters of guardianship on the person and property of May Callaway, minor child of Mrs. Ida Callaway, late of said county, deceased, notice is here by given that said application will be heard at my office at 10 o’clock a. m. on first Monday in March next. ■This February 3rd, 1908. JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary. THE BUYING OF BOOZE IS IMMENSE IN MAG0N GEORGIA—Sumter County: Will he sold before the courthouse door In the city of Americus, Ga., Sumter county, between the usual hours of sheriff’s sale on the first Tuesday In March 1908, the following described property, to-wlt: One house and lot In the city of Americus, Ga., said county. No— Lee street, and bounded as follows: On the north, south add east by proper ty of D. W. Bagley; on west by Lee street. Levied on as the property of George Moon to satisfy an execution issued from the city court of Ameri cus, Sumter county. Ga., in favor of C. A. Potter versus George Moon prin cipal; M. B. Philips, Q. W. F. PMHlPS and M. C. Hawkins, securities. Pro perty now occupied by Fannie Moon Burton. Property pointed out by plaintiff’s attorney and tenant in pos session notified in terms of the law. This Nov. 9, 1907. E. I* BELL, Sheriff, ■GEORGIA—Sumter County: To All Whom it May Concern: Frank P. Harrold having. In pro per form, applied to me for perma nent letters of Administration on the estate of Miss L. C.. Cotton, lute of .said county, this Is to cite all and •singular the creditors and next of Jcin of Miss I- C. Cotton to he and .appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause. If any they can, why permanent admin istration should not he granted to Frank P. Harrold on Miss L. C. Colton Witness my hand and official sig nature, this 3rd day of February, 1908. JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary. GEORGIA—Sumter County: Mabel and leon Callaway, minors, above the age of fourteen years, hav ing selected E. J. McMath us their Guardian and he having made appli cation for appointment as the same, notice Is hereby given that said appli cant will he heard at my office at 10 o'clock a. m„ March 2nd, 1908. This February 3, 1908. JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary. (Notice—AH legal advertisements must be brought to the business office not later thau Wednesday noon ol each month to Insure Insertion, ac companied with tho fee. This rule will be enforced) CONTRACT IS GIVEN BY SCHOOL FOR MISSION First Baptist to Erect a Building. The First Baptist Sunday school of Americus has determined to erect a mission school on Elmore street, bast Americus, and on yesterday awarded the building contract to T. J. Tucker The building will be completed within a month and occupied as a Sunday school, with Mr. E. E. Schneider as superintendent. The First Baptist school has about sixty regular atten dants In East Americus, and the new mission will prove popular. RODGERS’ REXALL COTTON SEED Limited quantity for sale at $2.00 ner bushel; an enormous yleldcr. Dis tinct type . For further Information apply to S. A. ROGERS, Sumter. Ga. 11 ' d-lw—w-lm-pd. Thousands of Parcels In Demand. While Americus "tea-sippers" or der the "goods" to some extent, the buying of booze here Is dlscontounted by the Macon boozer, who still con sumes It by the carload. A grand to tal of 13,500 covers the number of liquor packages that have been re ceived at the local express office since the first of January. These packages varied greatly in size, some ranging up to bundles big enough to carry a case or more of wet goods. Saturday a car and a half of liquor reached Macon from Jacksonville and the en tire contents went to people living In that city. All day long a constant stream of people could be seen going to and from the express company’s offices on Forsyth street. As aa result of this big business tho officers of the Southern Express company have de elded to open a new office where noth Ing but wet goods will be handled. WHAT TO DO WITH THE HOLIDAY BOOKS! Just now this is a leading question in many thousand American homes. How can all the new hooks, with their attractive bindings be displayed to the best advantage, arranged and classified so as to always he accessible. Now is the most propitious moment of the entire year to settle this question for all time to come, by procuring 0lobc?W«roicli« "Elastic” Book Cases which are graded as to height to fit the hooks of any library, and in lengths to fit most any room. ' Made in dull and polish finish, quartered oak and mahogany -with plain, leaded and plate glass doors—controlled by the only patent equalizer that absolutely prevents binding. Three different styles are described in the Catalogue- Standard, Mission and Jdeal—each one a distinctive type. We carry the goods in stock and sell at catalogue prices. 1 Wmmm -ill'll f j|I i A. W. Smith Furniture Co. > Protect Your Books Adorn Your Home Get Globe-Wernicke “Elastic” Book Cases From A. W. Smith Furniture Co They Grow As Your Library Grows. aimers! j Ox Fish Guano, Ox Blood and Bone, Ox Meal Mixture. We have the largest and most complete stock of material on hand that weli have 'ever had tor the Manufacturers of Ox Guanos. We can make any analysis for any crop. See your dealer for prices and insist on the Ox Brand, then come to our factory and see what your goods are made from and how they are made. We have no secrets and you are welcome at all times* Tennessee Chemical Co. TRADE MARK MADE WITH .FISH PLACt A PAY STATION OVER AT CITY HALL The Bell Telephone Co., establish ed a pay station at the city hall yes terday, and this convenience is of easv access to the public. The atallon Is placed in the main corridor right next the fire department, where It Is open for use day and night. The new service wilt he appreciated by the public. GHILDREN ARE SENT TO THE HOME IN MAGON REGISTERED ■^GEORGIA—Webster County: Harriett H. Hardwick, widow of ¥. F. Hardwick having made applica tion for twelve months’ support out of the estate of the eaid P. F. Hard wick, deceased, and appraisers duly .appointed to set apart the same hav ing filed their return, all persons con cerned are hereby required to show .cause before the Court of Ordinary .of said county on the flrat Monday In .March, 1908, why said application r An Excuse Lazenbee—'What did you say, my dear? „ . Mrs. Lazenbee—I say now that you’ve got your new suit don’t you think you’d better come to church with me this morning? Lazenbee—I guess not! It makes a suit of clothes look fierce to go to sleep in It The four Clark children. In whose behalf an appeal for charity was made yesterday by the Tlmcs-Record- cr, are now safely housed in the Mumford Industrial Home at Macon. Kind-hearted people came to the rescue as soon as the wants of these poor abandoned litflo ones was made known, and within an hour or two $53 had been handed the committee, Messrs. Bell, Crisp aud Feagln. La dles went out and dressed the little children and, accompanied by Rev. Mr. Cutts, of Vienna, they were sent to Macon at noon, where they will be properly reared and cared for. There’s Is a pathetic story, and yes terday there came the first ray of hope into tbelr little lives. For twenty-three years the standard of the South mm the old time fish guano. F. S. Royster Guano Co. Norfolk, Va.