Odd Fellows Div Meeting in Tallapoosa Georgia
The next semi annual meeting of the Odd Fellows Twelfh District of Georgia will be held in Tallapoosa on August 29 with 35 lodges expected to attend. Hon W A Abercrombie of Draketown will preside. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. public, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a night First Degree contest and prizes. The convention adjourns at 9:30 p.m.
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Odd Fellows
Twelfh
Georgia
Tallapoosa
W. A. Abercrombie
Draketown
Order
W.S. Coleman
Atlanta
W. B. Sloan
Gainesville
Frank Harwell
LaGrange
Capt Worley Celebrates 72nd Birthday
Capt. C. W. Worley was surprised by family and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. WH Wright Mr. William B. Worley Mrs. J A Sewell of Atlanta Mr. R L Worley of Roopville and Mrs. J T Gower when they arrived by noon train to mark his 72nd anniversary. A long dining table was laden with treats prepared by his daughter Mrs. J H Jackson. The gathering will be long remembered.
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Mra
WH. Wright
William EB. Worley
J. A. Sewell
Atlanta
R. L. Worley
Roopville
J. T. Gower
Capt
C. W. Worley
J. Hi. Jackson
For Sale 100 Acre Farm Northeast of Carrollton Georgia
100 acre farm four miles northwest of Carrollton with 40 acres cleared and balance in woods. Includes barn and other buildings, well watered, near churches and schools in a good neighborhood. J. W. W. Webb Clem Ga Rt 1.
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Carrollton
J. W. W. Webb
Clem, Ga
Rt. 1
Only Three Southern States Deny Women Law Practice
Georgia Virginia and Arkansas are the only Southern states denying women the right to practice before their courts. Other Southern states admit women on the same footing as men. New York New Hampshire Kentucky and Pennsylvania supreme courts have affirmed women’s right to practice. Georgia women fought two sessions to pass a bill but it failed. they will reportedly return next year to continue the fight.
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Georgia
Virginia
Arkansas
Supreme Courts of
New York
New Hampshire
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Quick Sale Bargain for Home on Depot Street
Owner Geo. Tomlin offers his home on Depot Street for 2000 dollars if sold before September 1. The deal promises a net profit of 1000 dollars to the purchaser. The property cannot be built and finished for the price elsewhere.
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Depot Street
Geo. Tomlin
Physical Examination of Motorists in Germany
In Germany the motor license examination is strict, testing vision hearing and mental health. Squinting eyes color blindness night blindness and poor hearing fail applicants. Neurasthenia giddiness insanity disqualify. those with limb deformities may prove fitness.
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Germany
F.M. Bogan
Lippincott’s
Colquitt Nominated at Texas Democratic Convention
In San Antonio a thirty minute demonstration marked the final season of the state Democratic convention. Delegates backed Gov. Colquitt by renominating him and adopting his platform that calls for closing the saloons at 9:30 each weekday night. A resolution commending Bailey for his congressional service triggered the protest.
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Colquitt
Texas
San Antonio
United States
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Atute
Dalley
Congress
Gov. Ie DB
Astor heir born after Titanic survivor birth
Mrs Madeline Force Astor, widow of Col John Jacob Astor, has given birth to a son named John Jacob Astor. The infant inherits about 3.09 million dollars of the Astor fortune, though the birth was not publicly announced in a bulletin by Dr Edwin B Cragin.
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New York
Madeline Force Attor
Col
John Jaco Astor
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Edwin B. Craigin
Mra. Astor
Senate OKs army appropriation bill for 94 million
Washington report states the Senate passed an army appropriation bill totaling 94 million dollars to replace the vetoed original. It removes the provision that would have forced Gen. Leonard Wood from the official life and fails to block funds for troops sent abroad, despite Senator Bacon’s unsuccessful amendment bid.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
Leonard Wood
Bacon
Cheney’s Expectorant Cures Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts Cheney’s Expectorant as a remedy for coughs, colds, lagrippe and related ailments, priced at five cents in drug stores.
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Cheney
Staton Nominated Governor of Georgia in light vote
John M. Staton was yesterday nominated governor of Georgia defeating Joe Hill Hall and Hooper Alexander. The estimated majority was about 50,000. In the county race J. H. P. Beck of Bowdon and John R. Spence of Lowell were nominated. Across the state the vote was light with little interest in the races.
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John M. Staton
Georgia
Joe Hill Hall
Hooper Alexander
Staton
J. H. P. Beck
Bowdon
John R. Spence
Lowell
Bowdon Vote on Bonds for Waterworks Electric Light and Streets
Voters in Bowdon will decide on September 28, 1912, by the mayor and council’s rules, whether to issue up to 8000 dollars in waterworks bonds, 4000 for electric lighting, and 4000 for street improvements. Bonds pay 5 percent interest in gold coin, with semiannual interest and scheduled redemptions through 1947. Ballots specify For Waterworks Bonds, Against Waterworks Bonds, For Electric Light Bonds, Against Electric Light Bonds, For Street Bonds, and Against Street Bonds. The election is conducted at the usual town polling place by the same officials as other town elections. August 21, 1912.
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Bowdon
United States
Avid
Bunda
Shell
Counsil
Bowdot
Seneshane
Rebels Raid Consul at Ranch in San Luis Potosi
Rebels raided a hacienda belonging to Frank A Dickinson American consul hero near Absaio Guara jato in San Luis Potosi They outfitted the merivea with horses and saddles from the ranch took money and destroyed the hooks Several employees were located and the manager fled to Trapyato then reported to Dickinson
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San Luis Potosi
Mexico
lRebdle
Frank A. Dickinson
Absaio
Guarajato
Not True Thoughtful People Seek Proper Optical Service
The article urges Dr. Sheffer as a trusted optical examiner with thousands of Carroll county patients and many others needing proper glasses. It highlights relief from eye strain headaches and neuralgia, urges timely appointments, notes home visits, and provides contact details for Dr. Sheffer at 18 Chestnut St., Cartolson, Ga.
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Sheller
Carroll County
Dr. Sheffer
Chestnut St
Cartolston
Farmland For Sale Near Town In Carrollton Georgia
Seventy five acres of land three and one half miles north of town with a six room house barn and other out buildings. About half in cultivation and balance in woods. Price 85 dollars per acre. F N Daniel Carrollton Ga R F D 5.
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Town
F. N. Daniel
Carrollton
Card of Thanks for Support After Bereavement
A message from Mrs. Carrie Buckelew and family thanks friends and relatives for help during illness and death of their husband and father. They seek guidance from heaven and blessing for those who aided them. Names include Garland Buckelew, E. L. Garrett, W. L. Smith, T. D. Buckelew, A. P. Buckelew, Minnie Bucklew.
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Heavenly Father
Heavenly Kingdom
Carrie Buckelew
Garland Buckelew
E. L. Garrett
W. L. Smith
T. D. Buckele
Reynolds Named Secretary of Republican National Committee
Me Reynolds, long a tariff board member, is appointed secretary of the Republican National Committee.
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Me. Reynolds
Tariff Board
Republican National Committee
Women’s Health Miracle from Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Mrs Dema Betuune of Sikeston Missouri describes seven years of misery with painful periods backache and weakness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring health allowing her to work garden entertain guests and walk normally. The ad urges other women to try the remedy for displacements inflammation and related symptoms.
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Sikeston
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dema Betuune
Lydia E.pinkham
Cannon that pierces armor plates proposed by government agent
A London Mail dialogue notes a government agent requesting armor-penetrating cannon development. The manufacturer counters with confidence, claiming they already produce invulnerable plates and can also build such a cannon if needed. The exchange highlights industrial arms ambition and technical bravado.
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London Mail
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Carroll Free Press
Paul F. Brown
Enitonato
Carrollton, Ga
Worley
S. C. Kytle
Parmelee
W. T. Beck
G. W. Cole
Chichester
Revond
Sears
Quan
James B. Reynolds
Leepp
Flanders
Eme
Studebaker
the Studebaker Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
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