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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1911

Page

4

Administrators Sale in Carroll County Georgia 1911

By order of the Carroll County Ordinary the estate of B W Buttrill deceased will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in September 1911 at the courthouse door. The tract covers 102 acres in lot 115 sixth district east portion with specific metes and bounds, except a McCain tract in the northeast corner, for debts and distribution to heirs. A. Buttrill administrator.

Georgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary Court House Said County McCain Fot Lot Center Public Road BW. Buttrill A. Buttrill Admr B. W. Buttrill Saie County Carrollton G. M. Justice Court Baan Beck & Lipham Vn S. W. Houston R. A. Haye W. A. Garrett W. H. Raburn God Bern Vanda R. Ru Georgia Loan Association Rotys Reburn Lotaf G. N. Johnson Auld County B. L. Raburn Daid County R. W. Adamson W. H. Reburn Cappie Merrell Mattie L Brown W. J. Millican G. M H. 8 Parker Barrows& Louvorn Harmony School House MH. E. Reid G. W. Parker C. of Gu G. P. Braswell Com

Fitts Drug Store Invitation to Cool Off

In town a friendly reminder to stop by Fitts Drug Store for a cool drink of ice water. The note invites travelers and locals to refresh during a visit, highlighting the store as a welcoming stop.

Fitts Drug Store

Marriage in Persia Curiously Celebrated Customs

Curious Persian marriage customs describe a week long ceremony. The bride, veiled and rouged, speaks little while the moullah officiates the betrothal. Gifts of jewels, sugar shapes, and gold leaf accompany the ritual as guests watch the groom from a throne. The bride is paraded to her new home atop a decorated donkey after a ceremonial farewell.

Persia Moullah Jing Bean

Brocken Specters on Harz Peak Explained

The Brocken dominates the Harz high summit at 3740 feet and is often mist shrouded. It is famed for the Brocken spotter an optical illusion where shadows of people animals and objects appear on the horizon at sunset.

Brocken Harz Beis

Troublesome fee sparks a Texan pony scheme

A Galveston law firm run by three young graduates barters a broken steamboat for a horse, then sells the pony for 15 dollars while taking a 90 day note. The venture ends with plans to discount the note, prompting the partners to praise McKettrick for navigating the deal.

Galveston News Davis McKettrick Barker Mughes Snd McKettrick Jim

Mourning Dress in Korea Described for Fathers

The article details Korean mourning customs for fathers using hemp garments and girdles, a taca shield marking sinners, and a three year dress period with three month shield. It notes different mourning rules for mother and wife and mentions a wicker hat. an instruction during the China-Japanese war urged Americans to keep such disguise ready for flight.

Korea United States

Shetland’s Only Tree Told In A Lerwick Garden

A visitor note describes a small garden near Lerwick’s main street containing the sole tree in Shetland. The scene is set as a local curiosity, with children brought to view the unique plant and the absence of other trees in the islands, save for seagulls circling above.

Shetland Lerwick

Young Boston lawyers wed amid frank talk on finances

A soon to be married Boston lawyer meets a veteran husband to be. They share congratulations and talk about expense. The experienced marrier notes he spends less after marriage because he simply does not have the money to spend.

Keaton Boston Benedict

Merchants and Planters Bank charter petition filed in Bowdon

Petitioners led by T D Buckelew W O Lipham Joe C Styles and others seek a 30 000 capital bank charter for Merchants and Planters Bank to be located in Bowdon Carroll County Georgia. The application notes 15 000 already paid in cash and attached certified statements. Secretary of State Philip Cook confirms two pages contain a true copy of the application.

Guoxgta Carroll County Phillip Cook Atlanta General Assembly State of Georgia Bowdon Carroll State of Georgia T. D Buckelew O Lipham Joe C Styles Moore I. H. P. Beck Faye W.a.mclendon H. J. Reaves H. M. Fayer Ars Thos. M. McConnell W. T. Beck J. B. Fowler Eee J. A. Hearn Carrollton, Ga Merchants and Planters Bank Secretary of State P Beck W_O Lipham JB Moore Joe C Styles T D Buckelew W A McLendon Hd Reaves HM Faver Thos M McConnell W T Beck JB Fowler J A Hearn Philip Cook United States of America

Popular August Excursions Offer Low Rates and Fast Schedules

Central of Groegia Railway promotes excursions to Chicago St Louis Detroit Cincinnati Louisville Washington Norfolk Richmond Ashville Tate Springs and other resorts with exceptionally low rates. Contacts include H Fogg District Passenger Agent Atlanta and Macon. W B Clements C P and T ee ee Ga. traveling agents in Augusta Montgomery and Columbus. sale of a five room house within two blocks of the square by A Wood.

Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cincinnatii Louisville Washington Norfolk Richmond Ashville Tate Springs H. Fogg Atlanta Macon W. B. Clements C. P Columbus W. W. Hackett Augusta Jones Geo W. Wright Montgomery Ala

Multiple 1911 Carroll County Legal Notices Items

Notices include mortgage sale of a gray horse mule. libel for divorce for Martha Ann Keller and J B Priest. administrator sale of W H Rabun estate with four land tracts. divorce of Ellen Priest. creditors notice for W H Rabun. removal of disabilities in Kelley divorce. and road notice for new public road in Carroll County with details on property and sale terms.

Martha Ann Kelleyen Arroll Superior Court Tober W. W. Kelley Superior Court Carroll County

For Sale 238 Acres Near Carrollton on Woe Rica Road

Large tract of 238 acres offered for sale ten miles from Carrollton along Woe Rica Road. Interested parties may apply to or contact L. L. Newell for details and arrangements.

Carrollton Rica L. L. Newell

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Carroll Free Press Paul, Brown, Esiron Pacritraon W. J. Millen Via Central of Groegia A. Wood Sheriff's W. H. Rabun Adamson W.H. Rabun J.B Carvaroll Superior Court Ellen Priest Elen Priest R. W. Freeman D. F. Pearce Schofield Ct Orem The A & M School Fair Phillips & Crew Co Steinway Knabe, Fischer, Hardman, Phillips & Crew Co Case Aman Phillips Gal Savannah, Ga
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