Tom Watson Meets Roosevelt and Georgia Saloons Dismissal Talk
December 12 1907 Carrollton Georgia news notes Tom Watson dined with President Roosevelt and advised greenbacks could settle financial trouble. A superior court special term may indict six murder suspects in the Jethro Tones case. Atlanta saloon closures for Christmas loom under state prohibition, with grim rhetoric about ongoing bans and impacts on families.
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Tom Watson
Roosevelt
Tom
Atlanta
Georgia
Local representative wanted for Carrallan area magazine
Local representative sought to renew subscriptions and grow the monthly magazine’s list in Carrallan and vicinity. Salary plus commission offered. experience desirable but not required. Good opportunity for the right person. Address Publisher Box 59 Station New York.
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Carrallan and Vicinity
Station New York
Get Your Santa Claus From Parker and Wood
Parker and Wood advertise a Santa Claus service promising a festive visit for families and events. The notice emphasizes reliable, cheerful santas, with booking details and contact info for scheduling during the holiday season.
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Santa Claus
Parker and Wood
Great Battleship Fleet sails for Pacific voyage from Hampton Roads
The largest armada ever gathered in American waters lies at Hampton Roads with sixteen battleships plus support ships and craft. Scheduled to sail next Monday, President Roosevelt and other officials will witness the departure of a force bristling with fourteen hundred twelve and sixteen inch guns. The move’s purpose is not disclosed, but it signals potential Pacific theater concerns amid rising tensions and the so called yellow peril.
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Hampton Roads
Pacific
Straits of Magellan
South America
Roosevelt
Uncle San
Uncle Sam
Mrs. J. R. Sewell Hosts Wedding Eve Reception
Mrs. J. R. Sewell entertained her Sunday school class in honor of Bride and Groom Mr and Mrs Loftin on Friday evening before their Bledsoe Loftin wedding. Guests enjoyed wedding march, progressive dominoes, games, salad supper and improvised entertainment with music and recitations by local girls. Toys and dolls advertised at local stores.
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Bledsoe-Loftin
J. R. Sewell
Loftin
Mary Lou New
Daisy Haris
Marie Bradley
Annie Ruth Sewell
Ladies and Children Fur Pieces and Accessories Sale
A broadcast list highlights items including fur pieces and mufts for ladies and children, handkerchiefs in Xmas boxes, teddy bear gift sets, rugs and lace curtains, tailored suits and coats, ready-made skirts, linens, blankets, umbrellas, pins, belts, gloves, hats, ribbons, collars, ties, slippers, and related accessories. Prices and availability unspecified.
Subscriptions Paid and New Subscriptions Reported
The memo lists paid subscriptions to Pe College WN A Horton with amounts for numerous individuals and firms, followed by new subscriptions from Will Simonton Johnson Drug Co E J Kiyler J G Buyers and others, plus notes due November 1908 and a closing appeal from L C Mandeville treasurer urging prompt payment to aid interest groups.
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Pe College
Burnett & Merrell
L Fitts
JJ R Adamson
J S W Harris
Homer Boatright
LL Vaughan
Snee
C B Simonton
W Martin
JL Webb
Y Blalogh
SJ Brown
Todd
R Morgan
F Copeland
L Barnett
LP Céle
Ler-Jackson Co
P Carroll
Calvin Webb
M Wester
M Johnson
A Lyle
Fleming & Robinson
Juegash
LD McPherson
SeWeNichris
Gees
JK Jones
H Watson
TN McLendon, Jr
Beavers
L. C Mandeville
Treas
Trutece
Social visit and games at Mrs Buford Boykin’s Spring Street home
Miss Thomas of Waynesboro visits the city as a welcome guest hosted by Mrs Buford Boykin. Friends play bridge whist and dominoes in the parlor, enjoy fudge, tea, and sandwiches during a pleasant Monday afternoon.
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Miss Thomas
Buford Boykin
Spring Street
Waynesboro
Thomas
Boykie
Misses Thomas
Helen West
Eugenia
Nell Mandeville
Mary Long
Camilla Mandeville
M A. Bradley
Community News From Coun ty Area Gathers and Departures
Union residents report many moving plans for the winter while families visit relatives. J W Jones hosts guests including Mr and Mrs James Hines and children. Miss May Philips of Temple, who visited here in summer, has died leaving brothers and many relatives. Grandma Hammond has been ill for two weeks. Mrs Hancock and daughter Callie of Clem visited Mrs Dave Jones at the week’s start.
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Will Jones
Clem
James Hines
J. W. Jones
Frank Davis
J. D. Driver
Rufus Heath
Gus Ogletree
May Philips
Temple
Grandma Hammond
Hancock
Miss Callie
Dave Jones
Mat Griffin Named as Democratic Primary Candidate for Tax Collector
For Tax Collector. We are authorized to announce the name of Mr. Mat Griffin of Temple as candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Carroll County subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
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Mat Griffin
Temple
Carroll County
For Rent Horse Farm Near Carrollton on Lowell Road
A one horse farm is for rent located two and a half miles from Carrollton on Lowell road. Applications should be made to Mrs. M. A. Keith.
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Carrollton
Lowell Road
M. A. Keith
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Carroll Free Press
HM. P. Kelly
Paul F. Brown
Kelly & Brown, Buttons and Proprietors
Mrs. J. R. Sewell
Tays
L. M. Turners Soda Fount
Xmas Goods
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Said County
BE. W
Wells
W. F. Brown
Carroll
Adjoining Counties
Muffers
C. H. Stewart
Carrollton, GA
Glenn Holmes
Central OF Geor
Griffin
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