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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
The Free Press appeals to subscribers in arrears to renew and avoid loss of postal privileges. Many have paid back dues for a year ahead while a few remain negligent. The note explains they will drop names this week and urges prompt payment to keep reading. S. B. Pace cites illness and Court duties as reasons he cannot canvass readers.
Georgia Carroll County announces D M Boatright's candidacy for Tax Receiver in the Democratic primary on April 1 1908. He cites his wife and mother's illness since January 1 as preventing a personal canvass, asks for continued support, and pledges faithful service if elected.
Monday to Friday docket shows civil actions garnishments and divorce cash hearings. Entries list Thompson versus Jones Baxter Ex versus Gaines Layvern Brock Windom versus Haynes Smith, Lambert, Stewart and many more. Friday notes criminal docket next week and a state health data requirement for marriage licenses with applicant details.
The Literary Musical Club gathered Saturday at Mrs. S. P. Coulson’s home with Miss Pearl Campbell as hostess. The program centered on Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scots, featuring Ethel Walthall’s recitation of Mary’s tragic fate, plus readings by Eugenia Mandeville Daisy Harris and Mrs. M. Bradley, music by Mamie McDonald, and two additional recitations. Resignations by Mrs. Lee Mandeville and Miss Italy Simonton were accepted, both becoming honorary members. The next meeting is set for April 6 at Mrs. J. G. Cheney’s home.
Mrs C E Roop hosted a Wednesday afternoon dominoes party for her sister Mrs Francie Long of Cadovalla who has been visiting H W Long for three weeks. Nine tables for progressive forty two featured Indian life themed decorations and scoring with gilded cap hats and feathered markers. Mary and Helen Long served punch from an Indian pot while attired as maidens. A lunch of salad in apple cups sandwiches relishes tomatoes and lettuce with mayonnaise and iced tea followed. Both host and guest wore white gowns and raffled ending with news of Mrs Long’s evening departure.
Reverend O A Moore of Heard County will fill his regular appointment at the Christian church Sunday night at 7 30 o clock. Everyone is invited to come and hear this interesting preacher.
Notice is given that the partnership of Jackson and Jones is dissolved by mutual consent. G T Jackson assumes all obligations and liabilities and continues the business, having bought J E Jones’s interest. This March 12 1908. J T Jackson J A Jones.
Wholesale prices list essentials including eggs chickens at Selah to 25¢ butter 0 to 121-2c potatoes 60c to 1.00 peas stock 1.40 peas white 2.00 corn ear 80c beeswax 20 hides green 21 1 20 hides dry 5¢ tallow and other items appearing in the period price table.
Remember W. D. Bass & Son pay highest cash for chickens eggs and butter. Will sell fancy and staple groceries at lowest prices possible. Eggs for pure Barred Plymouth rocks address E. T. Jackson or phone 282.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa touts Dr King New Discovery as a cure for lung trouble and coughs. The medicine is advertised as quickly loosening coughs and curing lung disease even after hopeless prognosis. Sold with guarantee at W E Johnson Drug Co, price one dollar, trial bottle free.
Southern Land Co offers Oak Lawn lots in Carrollton for one dollar down and fifty cents weekly with no interest or taxes until paid in full. The deal drew attention as many lots sold, plus prizes totaling thirty dollars for top contest lists. Contest ends April 16 1908. Think of ten friends who should own real estate in Carrollton and fill the list.
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