Convicts Should Work Roads, Local Opinions Echo
A 1909 era letter column reflects community views on convict labor for road work. Writers praise steadiness and kindness in friends, mention church activities at Mt Zion and Rock Springs, and note local visits, schooling, and small village events. Several readers call for convicts to labor on roads, while others discuss social ties, farm work, and church attendance.
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Best
Mt Zion
Dan Carter
Clyde Morris
Martha Durrett
Pennie Durrett
Williaml. Durrett
Alzena Barron
B. F. Camp
Carrollton
Nancy Pansy
Rock Springs
Selle and I
Mt. Zion
Ozelle Camp
Sallie Richards
Newnan
Will Richards
Store Burglarized at Yone Rica in Theft of Goods
Jonny Wilson reports a break in Tuesday at his Yone Rica store. Thief entered through a rear window, opened the unlocked safe, damaged drawers, and took clothing, shoes, a watch, collar studs, gloves, hosiery, and several bills, which were likely burned for light. no cash was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonny Wilson
Yone Rica
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Why James Lee got well in Zanesville Ohio
Mrs Mary Lee writes that her husband James Lee narrowly faced consumption but recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery. The remedy is promoted as best for throat and lung ailments with fast relief and a guaranteed trial bottle offered at Johnson s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
W. Eb, Johnson’s
Elton man praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin reports only four doses of DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills have delivered greater relief than any prior medicine. He continues taking the pills seeking a perfect cure.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitts
Card of Thanks for Horse Death Donation
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to William Durrett Will Smith J B Burnett for the donation after the death of a horse and to Henry Byram horse doctor for untiring assistance from sickness to end plus others who helped. Mr and Mrs Jas Vines convey appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Durrett
Will Smith
J. B. Burnett
Henry Byram
Harris Buys Parlor Barber Shop Announcement
Q O B Harris announces purchase of the Parlor Barber Shop from Jim Jackson and invites public patronage. He lists F B Hood and Jim Jackson in the shop and promises high quality grooming and service in friendly surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q O. B. Harris
Jim Jackson
F. B. Hood
W. B. McClure Farm Ad Between Carrollton and Clem
A two horse farm known as the W. B. McClure place offers reasonable terms. For particulars contact Miss Mary McCure at 87 BE Washington St Newnan GA or William McClure U S P Atlanta GA. Also promotes Dr Shyop s Restorative claiming fast nerve relief and general strengthening effects with claims of improved appetite digestion and kidney and heart support sold by Camp Drug Co.
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W. B. McClure
Carrolten
Clem
Mary McCure
Washington St
Newnan
William McClure
Atlanta Ga
Shyop
Excellent Health Advice from Mrs Davison on Electric Bitters
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose testifies to Electric Bitters as a superior general remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle affords more health for digestive organs than any other remedy and notes it is sold under guarantee at W E Johnson drug store. Baskin Baskin advertises summer millinery and baby caps with substantial discounts.
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
W. E. Johnson Drug Store
Carrollton Masonic Convention Held In August 1908 In Georgia
The Carroll County Masonic Convention met in Carrollton on August 5 with about three hundred Masons from Carroll and Haralson counties. The day featured B A and F C degree conferrals, a banquet, and praise for Georgia Masonry. Carrollton was named permanent convention site. Officers were elected for the ensuing year, and dues and Grand Lodge rules were debated but rejected, marking a prosperous period for state Masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Carroll County
Carroll Lodge
Haralson
Brethren of Bremen
Waco
J. D. Hamrick
Roopville
Bowdon
J.D. Haniirk
W. M
A.F. Broom
S. W
James Beall
J. W
R. Fyatt
Sec
Treag
Grand Lodge
Georgia
Proper Salve for Sore Feet and Scrapes
In East Poland Maine Mr. W. Stone praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and abrasions. The advertiser claims it also helps piles. Available at W. E. Johnson's drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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Bucklen
W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
W. E. Johnson
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