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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
The county voice claims Carroll county can rival any county in the state for a fair in October. The piece urges revenue reduction over expense hikes and recalls Sabbath observance. It praises the road commissioner for persistent work despite persistent rain.
A visitor finds Carrollton public library well stocked with standard books and ongoing additions. The facility may soon enroll at least two hundred members as growth continues.
A conservative viewpoint urges parents to devote time to shaping healthy industrious and obedient children. It frames parenting as a sacred duty with solemn responsibilities and emphasizes the rich rewards of proper upbringing.
An agricultural fair is described as an enterprise where all citizens across occupations and locations should unite for a splendid outcome, with no clash of interests and the promise of universal benefit.
The article praises Coral as proudly presenting a thriving crop of babies with many promising prospects for future county prosperity. It notes that continued rains do not hinder the crop’s growth and implies strong economic outlook for the region.
The Free Press argues the city should fund water meters used to measure customers' water, not charge patrons for the measuring devices. It notes the Water and Light Commission bought 270 meters for about $3,000 under quarterly payments and urges the city to assume the debt for patrons' sake.
An old ad warns idleness breeds trouble and links a lazy liver to constipation headaches nausea and skin issues. Dr King New Life pills are advertised to banish liver troubles and improve health, priced 25 cents at Johnson's Drug Co.
Notice: those interested in the cemetery at the old Camp Ground are urged to meet there Friday August 13 to finish cleaning marking and mounding the graves bringing a load of sand. Also medical adverts tout Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Kidney Remedy and Oring Laxative with patient testimonials.
Hulett reports revival services at M E Church ended Sunday. Prof L E Green will start a singing school here in August. Local residents from Douglasville Fredonia Temple Cross Plains Fairburn and Carrollton visit or travel for church business and social events this week.
Cane Creek reports show residents at work and travel including Mrs L Cook’s Clem trip and visits by L A Chambers Luther Word Hall Johnson Parks Brook and Arthur Phillips. Mrs Annie Clark stayed for Whitesburg singing school with Mrs F M Cook and Mrs C L Cook. Moses Foster rests while F M Cook plans Whitesburg trip. Singing school begins August 12 at Ephesus I l led by Prof A R Hendon. all invited. Wishing success to the Free Press and readers.
Public notice from R M Rivers forbidding hiring or harboring Jim Parka colored for the year 196. No cause given and no further details provided.
Legal notices from Carroll county Georgia announcing guardianship matters and administration actions. J J Dambert seeks permanent administration. Esther Mantevilly seeks guardianship of a ward. Edwin Sturdmont and Walter Sturdivant seek guardianship oversight. J H Taylor and others report on administration and potential discharges. notices invite creditors and interested parties to appear on specified Mondays in September and October to object or support these actions.
Libel for divorce filed in the Superior Court of Ward County with process to sheriff and defendants. The plaintiff names W. Freeman as judge and cites term 109 open May next to answer the plaintiff's demand in action of libel for divorce.
The New England Mortgage Petition seeks to establish or remove a deed in the estate of Robert B Jones. R W Adamson as Administrator stands cited to appear at the Superior Court in Carroll County on the first Monday in October 1900 to show cause why the copy will or will not be established or destroyed. Judge R K Freemmn presides in the case with clerk DF Pearse Clark recorded.
Petition seeks charter for a proposed corporation to operate as an insurance and brokerage company named in Caren County. Names listed include EF. 4s Lear, Parks, OG. Jack, JH. Barron, R. Leo Sturpy, A.J. Hen, Kin, and Bob Thomabant. Capital stated at 640,000 with 10 dollar shares. stockholders have paid 10 percent. The petition requests power to sue, hold property, issue policies, and amend the charter by stock vote. includes wind up provisions by two thirds vote. Filed in Caren County Superior Court by DF Pearce Clark as clerk.
A Georgia Carroll County court petition asks to form Fourth District A and M Fair Association with capital of five thousand dollars, later up to ten thousand. It seeks corporate rights to own property, operate within Carrollton city, promote agricultural and mechanical products, hold meetings, and grant privileges for fair grounds use. The petition lists named organizers and requests charter powers under Georgia law.
Petitioners seek incorporation of North Georgia Underwriters in Carroll County Georgia for a twenty year term with renewals. Capital stock set at ten thousand dollars with ten percent paid and option to increase stock. object is general insurance agency work and authority to act as general or special agent for insurers. Principal business to operate in Carroll County with possible offices elsewhere and to adopt by laws, rules, and regulations. The filing is dated August 4 and certified by Clerk Pearce of the Carroll County Superior Court.
Notice to all creditors of the estate of J M William deceased to present their demands within the legal period. Administer Burke Bur en, administrator, requests immediate payment to the undersigned. August Brad led OM Buren is named as administrator.
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