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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

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Petition for Charter in Carroll County Georgia

The petitioners Bash McCaimon and McClellan seek incorporation as the Hayes-Coulson Company to conduct general mercantile business in Carrollton with capital stock of $10,000, power to increase to $350,000, and authority to borrow, contract, hire officers, elect a board of directors, and operate as a corporate entity under state law. The petition includes requests for specific officers, stock provisions, and corporate privileges, certified by Clerk S Pace and filed in the Superior Court of Carroll County on August 5, 1906.

Georgia Carroll County Superior Court Said County J C Bash Cosivon E A McCaimon H McCleling Siate End County Corporaton Iy Peconia Mines Aloth Bass P Cowleon A.kccalmon Ay McClellan Georgia Carrol Pace Ward County Bass-Coulson Company Carrollton

Central of Georgia timetable from Griffin and Chattanooga

Central of Georgia Railway schedule effective January 12 1908 lists arrivals from Griffin at 1 10 PM and 8 00 PM and from Chattanooga 1 10 PM and Bremen 5 42 AM with departures to Griffin 5 42 AM and 1 10 PM and to Chattanooga 1 10 PM and Bremen 8 00 PM

Central OF Georgia Railway Griffin Chattanooga Bremen Hattanooga

Removal sale at New Enterprise Store in Stewart building

On moving, a thirty day sale cuts prices on hardware tinware glassware crockery and stoves for cash. Stock includes fruit jars and jelly glasses with seven showcases offered. Store to be located next to Heaton Bros in the W. J. Stewart building.

W. J. Stewart Heaton Bros

Memorial Singing at Mount Zion Convention Report

The Mount Zion annual Singing Convention opened with prayer by Rev H H Martin and an introductory lesson by Bro W C Smith. Officers were elected: G L McEwen president J B Henslee vice president P H Chandler secretary. Delegates to the United Sacred Harp Association were named including RR Bishop and wife J B Entrekin and wife W W Albright and Prof. Duncan. The group expressed thanks for hospitality and requested publication of proceedings by Zion Songster Times and Carroll Free Press. Meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene in one year.

Mount Zion H. H. Martin W.C Smith G L McEwen J B Henslee P H Chandler R R Bishop P Morgan J B Entrekin Bro al Jen Barnes J R Barrow John Smith Lee O Barrow M W Coats James Arthur RJ Aikin H H Eason J H Barrow GC Cole Bro E F Shell Brethren A F Ellington Bro A F Ellington Bros J Entrekin PH Chandler Bros W E Abercrombie J H Chastain J H Bartlett Neston Brown Henslee E Eason N Chap R M Reid J P Morgan J T Arthur United Sacred Harp Association Broughton's Tabernacle Atlanta J B Eutrekin W W Albright Prof. Duncan WC Smith RM Reid GL McEwen

Carroll County Masonic Convention Elects Officers at Carroll Lodge

The third annual Carroll County Masonic Convention met at Carroll Lodge 69 with about 250 Master Masons. J. D. Hamrick presided, work in first to third degrees was demonstrated, lunch was served, and officers for the coming year were elected. Carroll Lodge was designated the permanent meeting place.

Carroll County Masonic Convention Carroll Lodge J.D. Hamrick W. M. F. A. Little S. W J. A. McCollister J. W R. F. Hyatt Sec Treas Leon Hood S. D T. A. Helton J. D T. O. Roberts 8. S J. W. Brown J. S. J. Z. Beddingfield Tyler J. D. Hamrick W. M J. A. F. Broom Jas. Beal Ond Treas

Arnica Salve Says East Poland Man for Sore Feet

A Maine reader from East Poland reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves sore feet and treats burns, sores, cuts, and abrasions. The ad notes the salve is sold at W Johnson's drug store for 25 cents under a guarantee and mentions a pile remedy.

Bucklen W. Stone East Poland Maine W. Johnson

Paying Debts And The Deadbeat In Society

A Dublin Times editorial decries professional deadbeats who refuse to pay honest debts. It argues many communities tolerate or respect timely payment practices, while debt collection failures harm business. The piece urges prompt or verifiable promises to settle accounts to prevent creditor hardship.

Dublin Times

Creel Jewelry Co New Belt Buckles and Sash Pins

Creel Jewelry Co announces arrival of new line including belt buckles and sash pins. Novelties and related items now in stock for season shoppers seeking decorative accessories and gift options.

Creel Jewelry Co

A M School Subscription Notice of Collections

A M school reports subscriptions due with Horton and Kaylor noted for new payments and G C Cook mentioned. Carroll is behind on her bid by about nine hundred dollars. Citizens are urged to settle by note by Sept 1 1908 or face attorney collection fees. Mr C A Lyle at First National Bank will accept cash or notes during August.

NA Horton JL Kaylor G C Cook Carroll C. A. Lyle First National Bank L. C. Mandeville, Treas

Watermelon Theme Social and Forty-Two Party Held at Mrs Jack’s

Mrs Paul Jack and Mr Jeff Breck hosted a Thursday afternoon social at Mrs Jack’s South Street home. Guests enjoyed a watermelon cutting and a progressive Forty-Two game with eight tables on a red and white lawn setup. First prize went to Mrs C E Roop for top score. consolation awarded to Mrs L P Mandeville with players Eugenia Mandeville and Mary Long among attendees from out of town.

Paul Jack Jeff Breck Jack South St Cheney Atermelon C. E. Roop L. P. Mandeville Eugenia Man

Girl Accidentally Shot and Killed at Hulett

News reports the death of 17 year old Cora Duncan of Palmetto in Hulett from an accidental parlor rifle shot. Coroner Mullinix conducted a swift inquest, aided by a witness account from a boy mate, with the jury ruling the death an accident.

Cora Duncan Hulett Mullinix

Nice Home for Sale Offers 100 Acres in Temple Ga

An advertisement states a pleasant home with a little over a hundred acres of improved farm land for sale on good terms by R. H. McCune of Temple Georgia R F D 4. It notes Foley's Kidney Remedy is sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy for kidney and bladder troubles.

R. H. McCune Temple, Ga

Water Main Repaired Swiftly by Captain Speer

Our water supply was interrupted when a city main broke during our absence last week. Captain C. M. Speer, superintendent of waterworks, repaired the line in thirteen minutes eight and a half seconds, per Dr. Robinson's watch. His past work includes a clear water tank repair cut from about $250 to roughly $50.

C. M. Speer

O B Harris Buys Parlor Barber Shop

O B Harris announces purchase of the Parlor Barber Shop from Jim Jackson and invites patrons to visit for quality barbering. He lists F B Hood and Jim Jackson remaining in the shop and thanks the public for past support.

O. B. Harris Jim Jackson F. B. Hood

For Sale or Rent on G. B. McClure Farm

For sale or rent a two horse farm between Carrollton and Clem. Terms reasonable. For details call or write Miss Mary McClure 87 E Washington St Newnan Ga or William McClure U S P Atlanta Ga.

G. B. McClure Carrollton Clem Mary McClure Washington St Newnan William McClure Atlanta

Foley's Kidney Remedy touted for elderly kidney and bladder relief

An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy benefits elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders by stimulating urinary organs correcting irregularities and toning the system. It promises vigor and cure for cases within medical reach with sales at Hamrick's Pharmacy.

Foley Hamrick

Time for Care at Carrollton Neurologist

A nervous system specialist in Carrollton Georgia invites patients seeking eye or other ailments to visit promptly. The advertisement promises no drugs, surgery, or pain and invites inquiries to neighbors for referrals, stating the doctor will take cases and only commits to those he can handle successfully.

Ebs Brinehurst Carrollton, Ga

How to Avoid Appendicitis and Laxative Cure

An article advises avoiding appendicitis by preventing constipation. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural bowel action, and is described as mild with no nausea or griping. Substitutes are refused, with Hamrick's Pharmacy named.

Hamrick

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