Optical service claims by Dr Sheffer in Carrollton
In a 1912 Carroll Free Press notice, Dr. Sheffer is promoted for optical exams and glasses, urging locals to seek his services to avoid eye strain and poor fittings. It notes large patient numbers in Carroll County and offers home visits if needed, with contact details at 15 Chestnut St Carrollton Georgia.
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Dr. Sheffer
Carroll County
Meyers
Sheffer
Pancher
Shelter
Chestnut St
Carrollton, Ga
Judges Appointed for Georgia State Fair Exhibits
The Georgia State Fair announces judges for poultry dairy and swine and sheep divisions. P A Cook from Scotch Plains New Jersey and George Ewald from Cincinnati Ohio will judge poultry. Loring Brown of Smyrna Georgia will judge sheep and swine. W Gettys of Athens Tennessee will judge dairy cattle. The fair expects record poultry coops and top awards in the other departments.
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The
Fair Association
P. A. Cook
Scotch Plains
N. J
George Ewald
Cincinnati
South
Loring Brown
Smyrna
W. Gettys
Athens
Tenn
Carrollton Firms Announce Sales and Notices
Notice states Ice books will be sold for cash from July 1 with no charges. Carrollton Hardware promotes screen doors and related items at fair prices. A promissory note dispute involves C Bass & Company and J C Bass & Company with 1910 delivery, dated July 2, 1912 in Ledartown Georgia.
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Carrollton, Ice & Bottle Co
Chicago society burglar Guthrie jailed after $420000 in jewels stolen
Chicago police report Jacob F Guthrie 26 confessed to burglaries targeting wealthy households after studying society pages. Police inventory shows goods recovered worth about $260000 with additional valuables found in his barn storage and home. Guthrie earned over $16000 in cash despite a lavish theft spree that spanned many affluent homes.
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Chicago
Jacob F. Guthne
Guthrie
Alister
Mora
Chicago Technical Institute
Electrica Company
Municipal Laboratory
Miss Barbara Harless Feted By the Boykins at Holmes Fountain
A social event this week featured Miss Barbara Harless entertained by Misses Luta and Elma Boykin. Guests gathered at Holmes Fountain then attended a local theater showing.
Brock Entertains for Mrs Dozier
One of the most delightful evenings Tuesday hosted by Miss Rachel Bruce at South Street for guest Miss Pearl Dozier of La Grange. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn and porches with pretty porch furnishings. Progressive Proposing awarded to Miss Helen Low. punch by Misses Caroline Stewart and Lillian Adamson. ice course served. about seventy five guests preacut.
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Rachel Bruce
Pearl Dozier
la Grange
Helen Low
Caroline Stewart
Lillian Adamson
Ice Cream Festival Benefit for Carrollton Library
A Friday afternoon and evening ice cream festival will be held on the courthouse lawn to benefit the Carrollton Library. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Court House
Carrollton
Ae Jee House and Lot on Depot Site Vacant
A vacant house and lot on Depot site along Center Street noted. The owner, Gro. Tum., is listed with a gentle horse and new buggy, indicating nearby property and transport items.
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Stee Gentle Horse
Notice to Teachers On Report Submissions and Pay
County independent requests teachers send in MWO reports promptly to receive pay. Message signed by E T Steed C B.
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E. T, Steed
For Sale Two 50 Acre Tracts North of Roopville Georgia
Property listing describes two fifty acre tracts for sale located north of Roopville Georgia. It lists George Tumlin as the contact party for inquiries and details about the parcels.
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Roopville, Ga
Geo
TumLin
Taisei Era Begins In Japan After Emperor Mutsuhito Death
News notes the Taisei era commencing in Tokyo after the emperor’s death. Mourning crepe flags appear at entrances while banks and shops close. Telegrams pour in from abroad including Taft and Ambassador Bryan.
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Tokio
Japan
Tha Efs
Yoshihito
Matsuhito
Taft
America
Charles Page Bryan
O Stata Knox
Acpie
Lime Benefits the Soil for Southern Railway Farmers
Washington reports President Finley of the Southern railway presents a booklet stating lime helps soil by neutralizing acidity and improving texture. Experts across Southeastern, Eastern, and Middle states support lime use based on long running experiments and recommendations are distributed to farmers via the illustrated order. Copies available from W. W. Finley, president, Southern Railway, Washington D C.
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Southern Railway
Washington
Finley
Southern Railway System
Southeastern States
Southeastern
Eastern
Middle States
W. W. Finley
Southern Railway Company
Washington, D. C
Local residents visit kin and attend events in area
Salem Messisett Jeff Pruitt and Joe Wright have returned home after staying in Alabama. Nixon and son Abner spent weekend at County Line with Mr and Mrs Quillian Hinesley. Brockville residents Bill Holcomb visited in Ourville for preaching. Carro lton visitors Maud and Sallie Fletcher visited Nixon sisters. Multiple locals attend singing school at Victory taught by Prof Hendon Bowdon.
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Messisett
Jeff Pruitt
Joe Wright
Alabama
I This Place
Victory
Prof
Hendon
Bowdon
Decree Ne Temere Not Changed in U S Marriages
Bonaventuro Cerrett, chargé d affaires of the papal legation, says the pope’s latest order does not alter U S Catholic marriage law. He explains from Rome that the measure simply restores force to existing church provisions.
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Washington
United States
Bonaventury Cerrett
Mer
Cerratti
Rome
Rebels Flee to Border as U S Patrol Intensifies
Reports say rebel and federal forces maneuver south of the border near Casas Grandes while desertions grow in the American colonies. Colonia Diaz groups reach Hachita New Mexico as Salazar leads about 1000 rebels toward the border in pursuit.
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United States
el Paso
Texas
Colonia
Diaz
Casas Grandes
Hachita
N. M
Elisa
United States Secret Service
Salazar
Hulett Busy Social Round Encounters Neighbors and Visitors
Local residents host and visit relatives from Carrollton Birmingham Newnan Atlanta Douglas and Alabama throughout Hulett. Army worm scare eases as protracted Baptist meeting closes and a large school enrollment reflects town activity.
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Georgia
Paul F. Brown
Ebiton and Proprietor
Kong
Dr Sheffer
Carrollton Hardware Co
Scott
Scott& Bowne
James J. Flynnt
Spalding County
Georgia Senate
H. Warner Hill
Iss Brock
Dozier
Jee
Eor Sale
James K. Vardaman
Mississippis
Mikado
Ad Baskin
Salem
Lonnie Yates
County Line
Messrs
Vice and Matthis
Heflin
Ala
This Place
Dana Yates
Gertrude Scott
Nixon
Emma Weir
S. D. Nixon
Andrew Scott
Stripling
Miss Pearl Fletcher
Olivia Nixon
Messrs. S. D. and
W. B. Nixon
Joe Matthis
Mr. W. F. Yates
J. Butler
Chichester
Juxn
Hulett
Elsie Crocker
Powsell
T. A. Higgins
Birmingham
Lula Brooks
Fern
Nora Barnett
Jim Lumsden
Tallapoosa
John Blalock
Newnan
Fred Sewell
Lola Watkins
R. L. King
Mr. T. A. Higgins
E. B. Cannon
Baptist Church
Virgil Embry
Jesse Oliver
Lovela Holland
Cross
Emerson Cook
Oscar Saylors
Florence Fridell
Atlanta
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