12 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
1
What about Christmas asks readers to shop early for Santa presents. The store touts a large, varied holiday stock with new novelties and best prices, urging shoppers to visit now for selection and comfort. They promise quality, value, and courteous help to find the right article without obligation to buy.
Two car loads advertise heaters for wives and sugar cane syrup from Jackson and Griffins to satisfy cravings. A stray black pig, about 50 pounds and 5 or 6 months old, is reported. Reward offered by W. J. Millican through the Free Press office.
J. H. Harris offers the Lynchburg middle buster with new self sharpening points. Purchase to use these components exclusively, avoiding other brands or alternatives.
The Board of Trustees of the Fourth Congressional District A M College met at the Southland Hotel and unanimously ordered the school opened January 6 1908. Trustees Geo P Munro J S Sanders J A Murrah T L Thomaston J R Level, urging immediate funding and building completion, with Gov. Hoke Smith invited to speak at the opening exercises.
The Wednesday evening ceremony at the bride’s home united Miss Hilda Bledsoe of Atlanta and Mr. I C Loftin of Hoganville in a decorously lit wedding. Rev George D Harris officiated as guests admired white and pink rose arrangements with fern-adorned tables and a brides table of roses. The couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Lattin for several weeks before starting housekeeping with L M Turner.
The notice urges readers to leave their orders with J. H. to secure Santa Claus gifts and Christmas presents for loved ones this holiday period.
Miss Evelyn Fitts entertained about twenty guests with a three o'clock whist party Tuesday afternoon at her Dixie street home. Wire tables lined the parlor and library for games as Christmas decorations brightened the rooms. A generous lunch of salad stuffed pepper wafers relishes and grape juice followed the games with candies and dates served later. Mrs Fitts mother helped receive guests while praised for recovering from a recent illness.
A white horse with fox ears, about 750 to 800 pounds, is lost or possibly stayed. The gelding is about 10 or 11 years old with a slight winded condition. Finder should return the horse to Loyd Griffin’s stable to receive a reward from Ed Walker.
The Gate City Quartette from Atlanta presented a delightful program at the Willing Workers entertainment held last Thursday evening in the school building. The group featured Miles Galloway, Charles Sears, Sam Gallowa, and Jim Stovall with solo and hymn performances, joined by Miss Ethel Walthall and Mrs. Buford Boykin. Proceeds from the event were substantial.
Officers and Members are urgently requested to attend the lodge meeting next Monday night December 16 for business of importance. signed A B Hagan Financial Secretary.
The following men will visit districts to collect old amounts and receive new payments due fall 1908. Randolph Fleming Lowell John Charity Tyus John Boyd Charley Richards Hulett Joe Wyatt Victory Bob Sherell Shiloh E Creel Mandeville Joe Smith Sand Hill Jim Eason Gth Ormand Hale Roth Reports will be made and a consolidated total by district published. Do not let your district be left behind.
Public notice announces Hon. S J Brown as Democratic Primary candidate for the office of Ordinary in Carroll County subject to primary results. Brown is named as the contender in the election process. The filing and selection depend on the Democratic Primary outcome.
An urgent call urges every Farmers Union man to assemble at the Court House on Saturday December 14, 1907 at 10 A. M. The call is issued by H Ashmore as president and T S McLendon as secretary.
An ad promising not to buy the "turn plow" or "buy dixie" until customers see the new point. The notice mentions two car loads at J. H. Harris, suggesting a sales event or inventory arrival at that location.
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