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W. P. JOWERS IS DEAD AT HOME IN WEBSTER. Citizen Well Known Passes Away There. CONVICTS ATWORK ON NEW ROAD TO SCHLEY Americus and Ellavilie to Draw Nearer. Mr. William Pinkney Jower3, one of j Anter | cug will soon be In twenty the oldest and best known residents nlluutes touch with her little neighbor, et Webster county, died at 4 o'clock j EH av ni e , the pretty capital of Schley Friday morning at his plantation home coun ty, via the excellent highway un near Preston, where he had lived for ( j er construction by both counties and probably a half century. Owing to [ whlch will probably bo completed V ig continued Illness, the end of his wlth)n thirty or sixty days if weather useful career was not unexpected The announcement of his death was learned with regret in Americus, where he was well known In business circles for many years past. For several months he had been closely confined to his home by the conditions are favorable. Superintendent Christian of the county roads department now has the greater portion of his convict force at work upon the road and is making excellent progress along the line. Starting out from Americus, the malady which eventually proved fatal, j working forces are following the mala Ills only near relative, a daughter, ^^way leading from Brooklyn Mrs. King Stillman of Atlanta, has j| e | ghtg north, by way of the two Par- recent! resided at the family home. Mr. .lowers was a very extensive and successful planter, and thereby had accumulated a large fortune. A man of Integrity and honesty, he was es teemed among his neighbors and friends and all who know him during ills long career. The deceased was a native of South Carolina, but has resided here stneo the close of the Civil War, through -which he served. His wife died many years ago and more recently death elalmed two sons, one of whom, Dr. Clebe Jowers, resided in Americus. The deceased was 78 years of age. The funeral was held Friday after noon at Preston and largely attended. kor mills. The distance to the Schley county line is seven or eight mile3. And Sumter’s striped army will cover the work rapidly. Over on the Schley county side an other force Is hard at work In road building, and have already completed about four miles between Ellavilie and the county line. Schley's citizens are enthusiastic over the proposition, and many of the farmers are lending teams and labor in the work. The combined forces will soon bave completed a splendid highway from Americus to Ellavilie, with Anderson- ville In close touch. CUTTING OUT MEAT IN ORDER TO WIN STRIKE Excellent Menu is Provided Without It. Cleveland, 0., Jan. 21.—When thou sands of workingmen and their fami lies start to go without meat for two months, as they are doing In Cleveland, it makes a new situation in thekltch- «ns of their homes. And thousands of wives and mothers have met the situ ation. They are searching the newspapers, the ccplc books and the almanacs for good The pecuiar properties of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy have been thor oughly tested during epidemics of in fluenza, and when It was taken In time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all dealers. SUMTER TO APPLY FOR HER QUOTA OF ZEBRAS Value oF Convlctson Roads Appreciated. The roads around Americus and ail over the county reflect the good work done by convicts, and Sumter county will again ask for her full quota of the ccnk books and the almanacs tor zebras when the annual apportionment 1 * ings to cook—good, nourishing I of state convicts is made by the prison foods to take the place of the meat the commission early in April man's appetites crave. I Secretary Goodloe Yancey of the Here |s a picture that was taken the prison commission has just sent out 4ay after the famous “meat strike" notices requesting those counties •was declared. The family Is that of which desire convicts for the ensuing Application for Charter. GEORGIA—Sumter County. To the Superior Court of Said County: The petition of T. L. Carruthers and C. A. Ames, both of said State and County, respectfully shows: 1st. That they desire for them selves, their associates, successors and assigns, to become Incorporated under the name and stylo of the "SOUTH ERN PRINTERS.” 2nd. The term for which petition ers ask to be incorporated Is twenty years, with the privilege of renewal at the end of that time 3rd. The capital stock of the cor poration is to be $5,000.00, divided Into shares of $100.00 each. Petitioner's howe'.er ask the privilege of raising said capital slock to $10,000.00. 4th. The whole of said capital stock of $5,000.00 has already been actually paid in. 5th. The object of said corporation is pecuniary gain and proiits to its stock holders. Petitioner propose to carry on a General Job Printing Establishment, including the publish ing of Newspapers, Periodicals, Pam phlets, Books, Magazines, Circulars, Stationery, and to perform such other work as is Incident to a business of like character; also the buying and selling generally of Printers Supplies, Stationery and all such articles and things as may be profitably handled and sold in connection therewith, eith er at wholesale or retail. To act as general or special agents for ^ other companies or persons in selling or handling any articles or class of ar ticles appropriate to the Job Printing Business or connected therewith and to make contracts to act as such agents. To contract and be contracted with; to lend and borrow money; to own and sell both real and personal property; to adopt such by-laws and elect such ofllcers as they deem neces sary for the carrying on of said busi ness. To have and uso a common seal. To sue and be sued. To plead and be Impleaded. And generally to have such rights and privileges as are inci dent or necessary to the carrying on of a business of like character, not in consistent with the laws of said State. Cth. The principal ofllce and place of business of the proposed corpora tion will be in the City of Americus, said State and County. WHEREFORE, petitioners pray to be made a body corporate under the name and style aforesaid, entitled the rights, privileges and immunities and subject to the liabilities fixed by law ALLEN FORT & SON, Petitioners’ Attorneys. Filed In Offlco January 5th, 1310. S. R. 1IEYS, Deputy Clerk S. C. GEORGIA—Sumter County. Clerk's Ofllce, Sumter Superior Court, Americus, Ca., Jan. 5th, 1910. I, S. R. Heys, Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court In and for the County of Sumter, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing copy of charter of the Southern Printers, is a true copy of the application for a charter now on file in my offlco. Witness my Offlcial Signature and seal of said Court, this the day and year above written. 6-4t S. R. HEYS. Demitv Clerk S. C. • workingman who makes good wages to an iron manufactory. This family of four Is about to whack We beef-trust and the cold stor age monopoly by- eating one of the most tasty meals they have had for weeks. No meat, lard or meat gravy lias any Jlace on the family’s bill of fare or market list. And the same Is true In thousands of Other homes. This man's family will have vegetn- Blo soup, made without a soup bone. Bre...i and butter that young boys like ■o well, and baked macaroni with to mato sauce, rice pudding, celery and eoffee complete the meal. This photograph ought to bo Inter esting- to you. It shows without words •jhst how you can And ways of going without meat, shortening the house hold expense bill, but preserving the household strength. ' WEAK* WEARY WOMEN 'learn the Cnnsc of Dally Woes End Them uni year, beginning April 1, to send their applications to the commission at the earliest possible date. There is already every indication in the replies received that there will ae an increased demand for convicts and that It will be impossible to give tho counties all they want. Only thirty counties have replied to date, but all those which are using convicts not only want to keep their apportionment, but desire more. Four out of thirty do not want convicts— Two which have no state convicts are now asking for them—Crisp and Doug las. The twenty-four others like the plan so well that they want more. It Is ex pected all the replies will come in during February, probably after the February meetings of the various boards of county commissioners. Sheriffs Sale. GEORGIA—Sumter County. Will be said before the court houso door In the city of Americus, Sumter county Georgia, on the first Tuesday in February, 1910, between tho usual hours of sale, the following described property, to-wit: "One certain vacant lot in the City of Americus, Sumter county, Georgia, situated on -the west side of Jackson street, and bounded north and west by right of way of the Central railroad, east By Jackson street, south by Bay street, being the land upon which the house recently burned down was situated, and occupi ed at the time by the Americus Arti ficial Stone Co." levied upon as tho property of S. R. Sims, to satisfy an execution issued from the City Court of Americus, Sumter county, in favor of the Bank of Southwestern Georgia vs. S. R. Sims. Property pointed out by plaintiff's attorney and tenant In possession notified In terms of law. This 1st day of January, 1910. G-4t. W.H. FEAGIN. Sheriff. STOMACH MISERY. flet Rid of That Sourness, Gas and In digestion. f When the back aches and throbs. When housework Is torture. When night brings no rest noi ■Jeep. When urinary disorders set In, Women's lot Is a weary one. There is a way to escape thest woea. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure Smell Ills Have cured women here In Amerl- xus. This Is one Americus woman's Sesimony. Mrs. C. W. Hill, 209 Mayo street, Americus, Ga., says: “I have used Doan's Kidney Pills and have found them to be a very good remedy. 1 was troubled by a dull, ache In the mall of my back for some time and asy kidneys were disordered. Being advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills, 1 procured a box at Dodson's Pharmacy and since using them, I am feeling a gnat deal better. I have no hesita tion in recommending this remedy ta ather sufferers.” For sale by all dealers. Price 51 oents. Foster-MIlburn Co., Buffalo Hhv York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doans' —and ■dtc no other. When your stomach Is out of order or run down, your food doesn't digest It ferments in your stomach and forms gas which causes sourness, heartburn, foul breath, pain at pit of stomach and many other miserable symptoms. Mi-o-na stomachy tablets will give joyful relief In Ufa minutes; If taken regularly for two weekB they will turn your flabby, sour, tired out stomach Into a sweet, energetic, perfect work ing one. You can't be very strong and vigor ous If your food only half digestB. GEORGIA—Sumter County. Also at the same time and plaice will be sold "one Job printing press, made by Chandler Price Co., size 10 x 15 now located in Job printing offlco of T. II. McGillls, on Forsyth street In Americus, Ga." Levied on as property of T. II. McGillls, trading as Americus Printing Company, to satisfy one City Court fl fa In favor of O. Weidlich & Company. Tenant in pos session notified in terms of law. This December 20, 1909. W. H. FEAGIN, Sheriff. GEORGIA—Sumter County. To the Superior Court of Said County; The petition of G. H. Waddell, W. L. English and W. W. Dykes, of said State and County, respectfully shows: 1. That they desire for themselves, their associates and successors to be incorporated and made a body politic under the name and style of the "SOUTHERN LAND COMPANY,” for a period of twenty years, with the privil ege of renewal at the expiration of that time if desired. 2. The principal ofllce of said Com pany shall be in the City of Americus said State and County; but petitioners destro the right to establish branch oiilccs anywhere In said State when ever the holders of a majority of the stock mav so determine. 3. The object of said corporation is to be pecuniary profit and gain to it self and its stockholders. 4. The Business to be carried on by said corporation is a general real es tate and laud business, and the handl ing of any kind of personal property and real estate on a commission basis, as well as owning the same. 5. That the capital stock of said corporation shall bo Ten Thousand Dollars, with the privilege of increas ing the same from time to time, to the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars, as may be determined by a majority of the stockholders of said corporation. Said stock Is to be divided into shares of One Hundred Dollars each: that ten per cent, of the amount of said capital stock to be employed by them has been actually paid In; and that all of said stock has been subscribed. 6. That the individual liability the stockholders of said corporation shall not exceed the amount of their unpaid capital Btock for which they have subscribed. 7. They desire the right and power to buy and own all kinds of real estate and personal property, and to sell such real estate and personal property at a profit, which real estate shall Include farm property, timber, mineral, and all other kinds of lands and real estate, Including city property; to own, rent, lease, lease out, lease from and sub-lease, they may desire from time to time, any of such real estate; to have the right to sell all kinds of real estate, stocks, bonds, notes, mortgages, and all kinds of negotiable papers, on commissions for other parties; to buy and sell all such paper In their own name for profit If they desire; to buy, own, and sell and handle, for commissions all other kinds of personal property; to have the power to repair and Improvo any kind of real estate handled by them on commission, or any real estate owned by them; and to liuve the right to con tract for liens of all kinds for such re pairs and Improvements on any kind of real estate held by them under op tion, or otherwise; to borrow money and execute mortgages, deeds and other kinds of liens to secure debt nnd borrowed money on all kinds of real estate above mentioned, and all kinds of personal property; to have the right to issue and sell stock and bonds of Bald corporation whenever a majority of the stockholders may so determine; to assume any kind of obligations In the way of accounts; to execute notes and other evidences of debt under such rules and regulations as may be adopt ed by the stockholders of said Com pany; to make all necessary by-laws and regulations, and to do all other things that may be necessary for the successful carrying on of said busi ngs, In tho conduct of the affairs o! the corporation; to sue and he sued and to have and uso a common seal 8. They desire for said corporation the power and authority to apply fbr and accept amendments to its charter of either form or substance, by a vote of a majority of Its Btock outstanding at the time. They also ask authority for said corporation to wind up Its af fairs, liquidate and discontinue its bus iness at any time It may determine to do so by u vote of two thirds of stock outstanding at the time. 9. They desire such other rights powers, privileges and immunities us are incident to like corporations, or permissible under the laets of Georgia Wherefore, petitioners pray to be incorporated under the name nnd stylo aforesaid, with the powers, privileges and Immunities herein set forth and ns are now, or may hereafter be allow ed a corporation of similar character under the laws of Georgia W. W. DYKES, Petitioners' Attorney. Filed In ofllce January 10, 1910. H. E. ALLEN. Clk. S. C. S. Co., Ga. GEORGIA—Sumter County. I, H. E. Allen, Clerk of the Superior Court of said County, do hereby cer tify that the foregoing is a true and corroct copy of the application Sheriffs Sales. GEORGIA—Webster County. Will be sold before the Court house door of said County on the first Tues day In February, 1910 between the legal hours of sale the following de scribed property to-wlt; "North half of lot of land, 101 acres, more or less, number not known in the 19th District, bounded as follows, on the north by lands of C. A. Kimbrough, east by lands of J. T. Cleveland, on the south by lands of W. J. Sims and on the west by lands of W SimB.” Levied on as the property of J. J. King under and by virtue of a 11 fa issued from the Superior Court of said County, W. H. King, defendant and J. J. King and M. J. Leveretto, surety. WF This the 5th day of January, 1910. C. M. CHRIISTIAN. Sheriff. GEORGIA—Webster County.. Will be sold before the Court house door of said County on the first Tues- dav In February, 1910 between the legal hours of sale the following de scribed property, to-wlt: "One gray mare, named Maud, eight years old." Levied on under and by virtue of a fl- fa Issued from the Superior Court of said County, as the property of W. H. King In favor of the Deaton Grocery Co. Terms cash. G-4t. This the 5th day of January, 1910. C. M. CHRIISTIAN, Sheriff. GEORGIA—Webster County. Will be sold before the Court house door of said County on the first Tues day In February, 1910 between the legal hours of sale the following de scribed property to-wlt: "One Stair Plano.” levied on as the property of ]. M. Cantrell under and by virtue of 11 fa Issued from the Superior Court of said County In favor of R. M. Norman, administrator of estate of . N. Rease, deceased. 6-4t This the 6th day of January, 1910. C. M. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff. Sheriffs Sale. GEORGIA—Sumter County. Will he sold before the Court house door of Sumter County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday In February, next within the legal hours of sale, the following descried property to-wlt: "The south half of lot of land No. Two Hundred and Forty-Seven (247) and tho south half of lot of land No, Two Hundred and Forty-Eight (248); said two tracts of land aggregating Your appetite will go and nausea, dlz- two hundred • «'ck ; ateJ a|1( , lylnK the Tw e n ty-clght (2Sth) district of Sumter county, Georgia." The said lands levied on by E. L. Bell, former Sheriff of said county, and to he sold as the property of J. D. Pennington under and by virtue of an execution issued from the Superior Court of Macon County, Georgia, in favor of A J. Pennington against J. D. Pennington and F. M. Pennington, and for the purpose of satisfying the said execution. Terms cash. This Dec. 30, 1909. 6-4t—pd. W. H. FEAGIN, Sheriff. There is many a boy kept In knlck- Mtockers overtime because his mother few keen told the looks younger than Ae it. , zincss, biliousness, nervousness, sick headache and constipation will follow. Ml-o-na stomach tablets are small and easy to swallow and are guaran teed to banish Indigestion and any or all of the above symptoms or money back. Fifty cents a large box. Sold by druggists everywhere and by Dodson's Pharmacy, of Americus, Ga., For constipation there is no remedy so satisfying as Booth's Pills—25 cents. Try a box and you will say you bave found the ideal laxative :! last HY0ME| I I (mmOWCH-0-M£) ■ Cures catarrh or money bat*. Just breathe It in. Complete outfit, including inhaler*:. Extra bottles OOo. Druggista for charter of tho "Southern I-Sind Com pany,” as the same appears on file this office. Witness my offlcial signature and the seal of said court, this 10th day ol January, 1910. , Jan 13-4t II. E. ALLEN, Clk. S. C. S. Co., Ga. For I,eaTC to Sell Real Estate, Notice is hereby given that applica tion will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Sumter County, Georgia, at the February term of said Court for leave to sell real estate of Mrs. Mary J. Adams, deceased. This 3rd day o' January, 1910. J. W. WESTON, D. L. THOMA8, 6-4t-pd. “ •- Executor*. To Rc Discharged from Administration GEORGIA—Sumter County. Whereas, J. B. Pennington, Admin istrator of J. L. Pennington, repro sents to the Court In his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that ho has fully administered J. L. Penning ton estate: This Is therefore U cite all persons concerned, kindred nnd creditors, to show cause, If any they can, why said Administrator should not he discharged from his adminis tration, and receive letters of dismis sion on the first Monday in February, 1910. 6-4t—pd. JOHN A. COBB Ordinary. GEORGIA—Sumter County. To All Whom It May Concern: Miss Ethel Broadfleld having, proper form applied to me for perma nent letters of Administration on the estate of Charles T. Broadfleld, late of said County, thil Is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of Charier, T. Broadfleld to be and ap pear at my office within the time al lowed by law, and show cause, If any they can, why permanent administra tion should not he granted Miss Ethel Broadfleld on Charles T. Broadfleld es tate. . 6 *4t Witness my hand and official signa ture, this 4th day of January, 1910 JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary. For Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Sumter County. H. E. Allen, Administrator of the estate of Robert Dinkins, colored, hav ing applied to the Court for leave to sell the real estate of said deceased in Sumter county, Ga., notice is hereby given that said case will he heard at the February term, 1910. Jan. 3, 1910. 6-4t . JOHN A. COBB, Ordinary, Sumter County, Ga. For Discharge From Guardianship, GEORGIA—Sumter County. R. G. Ferrell, Guardian of Hill Kelly, has applied to me for a discharge from his Guardianship of Hill Kelly, this Is therefore to notify all persons con cerned, to file their objections. If any they have, on or before the first Mon day In February next, else R. G. Ferrell will be discharged from his Guardianship os applied for. 6-4t JOHN A. COBB, GEORGIA—Webster County. Will be sold before the Court house door on the first Tuesday in Februnry, 1910, the following property, to-wlt: Five acres of land off the south-east corner of the south-west quarter of lot of land No. 138, including the dwel ling and other improvements where T. A. Bush now lives.” Said property levied on unded and by virtuo of an execution issued from the Superior court of Chattahoochee county, in fav or of Curtis Bush, et al„ against F. A. Bush, et ai., and is levied on ns the properly of the said F. A. Bush, and pointed out by the plaintiffs attorney. This Jan. 6th, 1910. G-4t C. M. CHRISTIAN, Sheriff. LAND BARGAINS Snider land Sold. Little Land Sold. Come quick for others or say “1 Am Sorry.” 125 acres 3 miles of Plains, adjoin ing Jno. A. McDonald old home place. Dwelling, tenant house and crib. 112 acres 3 miles Sumter, adjoining Chapelt, Rogers and Countryman. Good land and good Improvements. Lots of land 223 and 224 In 17th dis trict of Lee Co., adjoining Sumter Co. line, and touching lands which sell for $30 to $40 per acre. Ample build ings put up 3 years ago. Bank of Southwestern Ceorgia Application for Support. GEORGIA—Webster County. Ada Johnson having made applica tion for Twelve Months Support out of the cstnte of W. C. Johnson, and ap praisers duly appointed to set apart the same having filed their returns, all persons concorned are hereby re quired to show cause before the Court of Ordinary of said County on the first Monday in February next why said application should not he granted. This 3rd day of January, 1910. 6-4t W. H. COSBY, Ordinary. For Letters of Administration. GEORGIA—Webster County. To All Whom It May Concern: Having In proper form applied to me for Permanent Letters of Ad ministration on the estate of T. Burticy, late of said County, to bo cast on the Clerk of tho Superior Court, this Is to cite all nnd singular the creditors nnd next of kin of T. II. Bartley to be and appear at my office within tho time allowed by law, nnd show cause, if any they can, why per manent administration should not he granted to Geo. E. Thornton, as Clerk of tlio Superior Court of said County, on said T. H. Bartley's estate. Witness my hand nnd offlcial signa ture, this 3rd day of January, 1910. 6-4t W. H. COSBY, Ordinary. THE UNION CENTRAL) Does Save You Money! If you should die tonight would you I leave your family os well protected I financially as you would like to? I Some one will die tonight—It might be you. Let mo write you now the Insurance I you havo been intending to take fori quite a while and avoid the risk your I family takes as long as you put it off-T Lee M. Hansford,] Agent. 18 Planters Ok. Bldg. Americus, I.lhcl for Divorce, In Webster Superior Court, October Term, 1909. Cora Davis vs. J. J. Davis.. GEORGIA—Webster County. To all and singular, the Sheriff of Webster County. The defendant, J. J. Davis, is here by required personally, or by attorney to ho nnd appear at the Superior Court of Webster county on the first Monday in October next, 1909, thon nnd there to answer the plaintiff's Libel for Divorce, as In default thereof the Court will proceed as to justice shall appertain. Witness the Honorable Z. A. Little john of said Court, this the 9th day of Sept., 1909. GEO. E. THORNTON, Clerk Superior Court of Webster County, Ga. Jan 0-13 Feb. 10-17. For I.cnvc to Sell Itcal Estate. GEORGIA—Webster County. E. L. Alston, administrator of the es tate of Mrs. E. R. Alston, deceased, having made application for leave to sell the real estate of said deceased, located In said County. Notice is here by given that same will be heard In my court on first Monday in Feb., 1910 This Jan. 3, 1910. 6-4t W. H. COSBY, Ordinary. For Ullrri of Administration, GEORGIA—Webster County. To All Whom It May Concern: Dell ft Bullock, and others, having In proper form applied to me for Per manent Letters of Administration on the estate of S. M. Oliver, late of said County, this Is to cite all and singular the creditors and next of kin of said S. M. Oliver to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause. If any they can, why permanent administration should not be granted to W. S. Bell on said S. M. Oliver's estate. 6-4t Witness my hand and offlcial signa ture, this 3rd day of January, 1910. W. H. COSBY, Ordinary. IS YOUR MONEY INVESTED WELL? 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