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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1886

Page

2

Local political and legal swirl hits Carrollton area

The Carroll Free Press reports a crowded scene of political maneuvering and court adjournments. Meriwether Superior Court delays to December first Monday. Factions in Georgia politics clash with names like Candler, Black, Wheaton, and Johnson. Freight rail stock chatter involves Central railroad and Louisville & Nashville. Editorials note Judge Leigh prospects and a state road monopoly tension.

Drade Farris Meriwether Superior Court The Central Railroad Louisville & Nashville East Tennessee,’ Virginia & Georgia Central Ewnan East Tennessee Georgia Apex TEE Press Carrell County Cores Cobl Libeliautstrorneys J. AL BN Bel

Railroads, growth, and a county in transition

The piece links the Rome & Carrollton and Waco lines to a future railroad network, arguing the direct Georgia Pacific route through Waco will boost growth. Carrollton is praised for business acumen, plans, and new brick buildings. It notes deaths of local figures, calls for ethical public service, and observes local improvements amid late crops and hot weather.

Roine Carrollton Georgia Pacific Waco Ain’ Wico Bowden Rome

Religious meeting at Pray's Mill and local obituaries

Proceedings describe a church gathering on August 6 led by Elder Bartlett with officers elected and committees formed, followed by a memorial for Miss Eva Williams who died August 19 after a brief illness. The report notes burial at Concord church with a New Villa Rica Sunday school procession and tributes from community members.

Pray’s Mill OO Williams Bartlett Bros. O.O Williams Banks Wailden Wray’s' Mill E Pray S A Steed TJ Gable WY Souse JW Mason LB Bartlett J M Davidson Flat Rock Church Williams J Mod Stallings W N Carson Douglasville Carroll County Canora ID. Barnett W.waters Eva Williams Eva New WA. Floyd Villa Rica Eva ‘Williama A Pivena Old

Real Estate For Sale Near Rowitlon And Hollinsworth

Real estate listing describes 110 acres near Hollinsworth's ferry and Woodover pond with four antles west, seven rooms in a main structure, multiple outbuildings, and three tenant settlements. Includes 200 sands of College area and other improvements. Address Bowlin Gal for a parade resume by July 1st, Is¢.

Eadie Rowitlon Ageres Comaty Hollinsworth's Ferry Wodower Pond Bowlin Gal

Bandy and Beer Offerings Mentioned in Fragments

Fragmentary OCR notes reference bandy and beer offerings with phrases about trains and mileage. Names and places are obscured, leaving unclear events or outcomes. The text hints at quantities like gallons and a pastor or official name, but no cohesive incident or date is established.

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