Local Market Report and Trading Prices
Wholesale market notes for Thursday morning show Pontus, Guineas, and ducks with plentiful dull demand. Turnip seed and potatoes advertised by Parker and Wood, with clothing prices trending up during summer. Parker & Wood also promote turnip seed varieties and wool buyers at Jackson and Griffin. Thrasher and Johnson dissolve partnership with A G Johnson taking control of books and obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Bass & Son
Parker & Wood
Weems O. Raskin
Jackson & Griffin
Carrollton Hardware Co
Thrasher and Johnson
A. G. Johnson
M. F. Thrasher
Pioneer Citizen W H Worthy Dies in Carrollton
W H Worthy, longtime Carrollton resident and respected businessman, died Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday after funeral services at his Tanner Street home. An obituary notes retirement from business due to health and a modest estate to sustain him in later years. An unrelated advertisement for Mr Shoop's Restorative offers a health tonic from Camp Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Worthy
Carrollton
Tanner Street
Worthy
To Swap or Sell Land Near Carrollton
A notice offers to swap or sell one hundred acres of land four miles south of Carrollton. Interested parties should apply to C. L. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
C.L. Gray
Farms for Sale by KH Styles in Waco Georgia
Two farms for sale by KH Styles located on Route 1 near Waco Georgia. Listing notes acreage and price details available by inquiry to KH Styles. Nearest landmark references Route 1 and Waco area.
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KH. D Styles
Waco
Whisky Ad Pages Ban Threatens Alabama Newspapers
Birmingham Aug 16 Local news dealers fear the Fuller prohibition bill passed by the Alabama House could bar Alabama sales of all newspapers and magazines carrying whisky and beer ads if the measure becomes law. Publishers outside the state say they would still mail such magazines, but Alabama dealers would be blocked. The bill, awaiting senate action, is seen as drastic and potentially tests the press trade.
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Birmingham
Ala
House of the
Alabama
Senate
Bug Hunter Sighting Reveals Hairy Feathery Creature
In Carrollton, Mr J H Garrett of Bradley Hyatt Co reports spotting remarkable bugs. First a two headed bug, then a hairy one. He now seeks a bug with feathers amid local curiosity and skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
J. H. Garrett
Bradley, Hyatt & Co
Mr. Garrett
Suburban 100 Acre Farm Near Carrollton For Sale
For sale one hundred acres with a five room dwelling a barn and outhouse plus a good tenant house. Sixty acres in high state of cultivation on the public road from Carrollton to Lowell one mile south of Carrollton. Ideal suburban home in the county. For further information contact J. J. Barron agent or A. G. Crider owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Lowell
J. J. Barron
A. G.L. Crider
M F Thrasher Relocates Blacksmith Shop to LD New's Old
Notice states M F Thrasher moved his blacksmith shop to LD New's old storefront and is prepared to do all kinds of smithing. The brief locates the new workshop and indicates full service.
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LD. F. New
M. F. Thrasher
For Rent and Sale Notice Nearby Cedar Street Farm
Public notice offers a three horse farm two miles from town for rent and also a residence with lot on Cedar Street for sale or rent. Apply to Mrs. M.C. Rood.
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Cedar Street
City
M.C. Rood
Local Sell Off to Cover Drayage Charges
One feather bed cot two quilts and a fry pan offered for 3.50 to pay drayage. Advertisement directs apply at once to C O Askew. Foley's Urine Laxative endorsed as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble claiming to stimulate the stomach liver and bowels and cure habitual constipation.
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Foley
Fatal Railway Shop Accident Claims Young Electrician
Fred Wiley twenty loses life after engine dome blows off at Central Railway shop during repairs. He was thrown into the turntable pit and died Sunday after the Friday incident. Son of Mr and Mrs A J Wiley, funeral at 4 p m Monday by Rev B P Allen. burial at Greenwood cemetery Cedartown Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wiley
Central Railway
Wiley
A. J. Wiley
B. P. Allen
First Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Cedartown
Birthday Shower Honoring G W Merrell on Seventieth Birthday
A surprise party was held Monday evening for G W Merrell with relatives presenting gifts. He gave a tide speech and was later entertained by Mr and Mrs Perry Merrell who provided music. Lemonade and cake followed as guests enjoyed the event with Carrollton Bar members sending regards.
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G. W. Merrell
First Open Boll Brought In From Carroll County
Mr. J. O. Tompson of route three sent the first open boll of cotton for the year to the office. The boll was found in his field on Aug. 18 promoting Carroll county’s lead in agricultural products.
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J. O. Tompson
Route
Carroll County
Card of Thanks for Sympathy after Death
We extend thanks to friends for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. W. H. Worthy, Mrs. W. E. Johnson, W. L. Worthy, HW. J. Worthy.
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W. H. Worthy
W. E. Johnson
W. L. Worthy
HW. J. Worthy
First Baptist Calls Preacher at Conference
At a Sunday conference the First Baptist Church unanimously called Rev. Jesse M. Dodd of Pelham Georgia as pastor. He is presented as a devout Christian gentleman and preacher.
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First Baptist Church
Jesse M. Dodd
Pelham, Ga
For Sale by J. D. Hamrick Drug Jewelry Store
Public sale listing offers a drug and jewelry business with store building in the southwest corner public square and a residence on Depot Street. Seller states reason as going west. Listed by J. D. Hamrick.
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South West Corner Public Square
Depot Street
J. D. Hamrick
Foley Remedies Promoted for Lung and Kidney Ailments
Mrs I L Bowen of Wyant testifies Foley Kidney Remedy and Foley Honey and Tar aid chronic bronchitis asthma and kidney disease. She says a one dollar bottle and part of a second cured her, restoring ability to stand and get out of bed.
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Foley
Kennedy
I. L. Bowen
Wyant
Protracted Flat Rock Meeting and Local Visit Highlights
Misses Jewell Johnson and Mary Waldrop visit Mrs W G Gilland at Allen's Mill. Nine accessions reported from the Flat Rock protracted meeting, with Rev W M Samples active and visitors from Carrollton and Douglas County. Old and Blind and Stupid anecdote cited about Lord Westbury and the House of Lords.
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Jewell Johnson
Mary Waldrop
Wineton
W. G. Gilland
Griffin
Roppville
Flat Rock
Lord Westbury
House of Lords
Court of Appeal
Lord Chelmsford
Lord Colonsay
Lord St. Leonards
Jin
St. Leonards
Westbury
Chelmsford
Coloneay
Lone
Don’ Blail
Mild faced man asks for penny stamps at post office
A gentle visitor questions the post office clerk about stamp varieties and asks to see penny stamps. The clerk offers a twenty shillings sheet of perforated pennies and the man selects a single penny stamp from the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plessel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrollton Bank
J. T. Bradley
H. Stewart
Spenge
Cashier
Bowdon College
Georgia
V. D. Whatley
A. M
Bowdon
First Baptist
First National Bank
First National Bank, OF
Allen's Mill
Tom Couch
Owen Gilland
Ida Knoles
Leona
Ethel Boyd
George Payne
Junior Samples
Clem
Rev. W. M. Samples
Henry Edge
M. T. Gilland
B. Harper
Banning
Sallie Stovall
Macedonia
Verter Edge
Douglas County
W. M. Boynton
Sum Day
Union Grove
Harris & Williams
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