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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1886
Page
3
A fragment notes a representative from this county involved in other action or the Democratic convention. The text is incomplete but indicates political proceedings or party activities connected to local governance. Further details are unavailable in the readable segment.
The notice lists sheriff sale items for the first Tuesday in September including a horse ten years old and land lots in Carrollton town. Properties involve DY Trussell in favor of WoC New vs F Ab Dul Trussell and others, with parcels in district six and Northwest corner of district four, under county surveyor and court officers.
The notice promotes exchange offers for large mules in return for lumber lathes shingles and saw dust with samples via mail or freight from J C Truitt Co in LaGrange Georgia. It also lists offerings from J G T Co and Whady Spurlocka closing out spring clothing bargains and cheap coffins plus various local suppliers advertising products from pure apple vinegar to cigars and ready made clothing.
A local notice offers a portable six horsepower rider machine for sale. The ad lists a brief description and price inquiry, inviting interested buyers to contact the seller.
The record covers community news from Carrollton and Polk County including visits, returns from trips, and social events. It notes landseed and crop observations, sweet potato yields, pears for preserve, and a call to progressive farmers to inspect a new grain and forage plant near Palmetto. The Bowdon College president H. M. Wedderson preaches a noted sermon on inherent sin.
A 21 year old railroad worker named Shell died at the junction of the State road and Cincinnati Southern near Chattanooga. He fell on the brakes while on top of freight cars during a northbound run, his head struck a bridge, and his body was found when the train reached Chattanooga. The report notes he was a brother of Emory Shell and son of Lemon Shell.
An August Century praise highlights its status as a top magazine with strong artistic and literary talent. An old maid recalls a single courted moment, while testimonial copy promotes Tabler’s Burkeley Pile Ointment as a simple, reliable cure. Bargain clothing ads are mentioned with sale dates and store names.
A prominent West Point letter to the Free Press argues for a town based public school system or a district model, detailing financial plans, tax rates, and governance. It cites Columbus as a future example, notes property value growth from 275000 to 600000, and praises universal access with a diploma track.
McCony and SAW advertise 30 day bargains on printed muslin and other goods. Muslin prints offered at low prices per yard as part of a large winter stock clearance. Call to get bargains before they are gone.
Local item from Whitesburg by J T D notes several farmers sold meat at market on credit, plus many bought on credit. Reports of residents traveling to Bowdon Anniston Atlanta and Palmetto, church meetings, parsonage plans, and camp meeting preparations amid growing crops and improved trade.
The Chattahoochee convention met at Fonus church last Thursday, organized by I M Shell of Coweta as president, W J Miller of Campbell as vice president, and D T Pierce of Heard as secretary. A list of leaders includes J J Holloway, W B McLendon, B Ward, J W Wyatt, E T Montgomery, A D Tally, John Johnson, J M Yates, Allen Bonner, and many others. The gathering was a fine, singing body. resolutions thanked locals for hospitality as the session closed Sunday evening with a customary parting hand.
The message urges Sunday worship, laments lumber losses for a new 75 pupil school, and calls for better country school housing. It argues state funds should aid all by public tuition or distribute funds to counties for public schools, criticizing wealthier towns as benefiting most. It stresses community effort, longer terms, better accommodation, and no idle leaders.
Reports on crop conditions and favorable rains. Mrs. Ruff visits Henry County. John W Burns family and Mrs Guthrie travel toward Atlanta. B.C. Atkinson of Bowdon visits brother R.B. Atkinson. Causkeys from Moydi County spend night en route Beard. Captain Ruff struck by a spike, minor injury. N Monroe White boards train to Whitesburg after Bowdon visit. Oak Mountain hosts a prayer meeting. Mrs. James Bell ill but not seriously. Special Lutheran services planned August before third Sunday. J.T.B. McClure and J.J. Crew visit David Crew. J.J. Bell visits Meriwether. Horse accident injures Tanner Holloway’s wife. Nathan Jones plans Ryindtey Mountain visit. Quack remedy ad for stomach ailments. Closing out sale at Spring Clothing.
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