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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
1
J H Burson announces candidacy for re election as councilman and pledges to serve the public to best of his knowledge and ability. W S Campbell seeks support as candidate for re election as a councilman for Carrollton city.
A. K. Snead declares candidacy for Carrollton councilman subject to the white primary on September 21, 1912 and asks for votes. H. W. Long addresses Carrollton voters. Tom Sincerity thanks Carroll County voters for support in the recent primary and sends best wishes to those who opposed him. G. A. Hogan adds greetings.
White primary election to nominate mayor and four councilmen and four school board members will be held September 21 at 8 AM to 8 PM at the courthouse voting place. J B Martin serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Property near Lowell two miles north on the Carrollton road offered for sale or rent. Listed by Carrollton contact A J Gray R E D2 and A Edwards fan Jeff Edwards. Includes location on main road from Carrollton toward Jeff Edwards.
The paper calls attention to council race filings. H W Long and A K Snead announce as candidates for new council seats while W S Campbell and J H Burson seek re election. The editorial endorses Long and Snead as progressive and capable, urging voters for fair play and equal rights for all.
Under the new law there will be no mail delivered at first and second class post offices on Sundays. The measure, long in force at this office, becomes general. A letter from First Assistant Postmaster General Granfield to Postmaster Smith explains the act for the year ending June 30, 1913, excluding only special delivery mail from Sunday closure.
A public sale notice advertises a five room house with a large lot offered by JR Dozier. The listing highlights ample yard space and a ready-to-move-in residence priced for immediate purchase.
The secretary reports contracts for a grand midway with the Great Clifton Kelley Shows, three free acts including aerial exhibitions, and a Moisant International Aviator three-day flight event featuring Harold Kentner. The aviation company arrives in steel cars with crews and flying machines, promising unmatched spectacle and strong agricultural exhibits. Citizens urged to attend as local interest soars.
Resolutions express gratitude to C H Stewart for wagon and mules and to Carrollton residents for a Midsummer Cleaning-up-day display of white flags. They also thank Mayor Merrell for assistance and L C Mandeville for room usage. Resolutions to be spread on minutes and printed in county papers.
The New Fount at Fitts Drug Store invites friends to inspect the sanitary soda fountain. Mr. F. M. Camp remains connected with the store and assures customers they will receive the best.
On August 21 Carrollton Hardware Company announces receipt of a large lot of quarts and half gallon glass fruit jars today marking a fresh inventory arrival for customers seeking canning supplies.
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