Enter prise Stove and Heater advertised at Harris store
War loads offered and sugar cane syrup promoted to satisfy cravings at Jackson and Griffins. A stray black pig about 5 to 6 months old is missing, a reward offered for its return. Millican report for the Free Press drive. Lynchburg middle buster plows with self sharpening points sold by J. H. Harris, promising superior use.
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J. H. Harris
Jackson’ & Griffins
W. J. Millican
Lynchburg
A. M. School Opens January 1908 At Carroll County
Principal J. H. Melson outlines plans for a preparatory school opening January 6 1908 for ages 13 and up focusing half academic work and half agriculture and domestic sciences. Boarders pay ten dollars for first month. students supply bedding. About fifty pupils from Carroll County expected with dormitory duties 6 to 8 pm. not a trade school but aims to prepare for life and homes.
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Carrol C
Carroll County
Rome
Alanta
J. H. Melson
Indigent Pensions For Carroll County 1907 Approved
Under an act of Legislature all pensions for 1908 will be paid quarterly J H Barron Ordinary lists recipients Kuglar M Williamson War Allgood J W Holley A D King Jne G Keese W H Butts Thus E Webb J M Gresham D Y Smith Henry J Mann John Ji Indigent Widows Costley Mary E Iyde Clemen tary Smith Martha Scott Sarah Brooks Elizabeth Earnest Sara Hicks Eliza J This roll entry records 1908 pension eligibility and quarterly payments.
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Kuglar
Williamson
War Allgood
J W
Holley A
King
Keese
Butts
Webb
Gresham
Smith Henry J
Mann John Ji
Costley
Mary E
Iyde
Clementary
Smith Martha
Scott Sarah Brooks
Elizabeth
Earnest Sara
Hicks
Eliza J
J. H. Barron
Xmas Goods At L M Turners Soda Fount
Holiday offerings from L M Turners at the Soda Fount include a range of Xmas goods and seasonal decorations. Prices and selection are highlighted to draw local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xmas Goods
L. M. Turners
Soda Fount
City Council Adopts Night Watchman Lighting Record System
The mayor and city council, with H W Long presiding, adopt a resolution requiring the night watchman to enter each morning in a file kept in the mayor's office the lights that were out the night before and the position of any unburning light, notifying the Electric Light Co. The marshal's stock-taking fee is raised to 50 cents per head. The AME Church trustees request to build on Depot Street is referred to the street committee. Citizens urged to report every light not burning. Council adjourned.
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H. W. Long
Electric Light Co
Mirshal
A M. E. Church
Depot St
E. B. Merrell
Big Suit Filed Over Cobb County Bridge Lien
The Southern Railroad faces an $8,884.32 mechanic's lien filed in Cobb Superior Court. Contractor John William Ash, builder of the large double rack bridge over the Chattahoochee on Fulton and Cork counties’ boundary, says the bridge is completed and the amount was due November 15, with interest sought since that date.
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The
Southern Railroad
Superior Court of
Cobb
New
Doube
Chattahoochee
Fulton
Cork
John William Ash
Newnan Post Office Robbery Leads to Two Arrests
A post office at Newnan was robbed by state blowers who dynamited the building around 1 am and secured between 300 and 400 dollars. The night marshal found the scene at 2 10 am and a search began. Two men were arrested at the Virginia Hotel where they sat in the lobby without registering and are being held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
Virginia
Mat Griffin Nominated for Carroll County Tax Collector
The campaign release announces Temple resident Mat Griffin as the Democratic primary candidate for Carroll County Tax Collector. Griffin is presented as authorized by party officials to seek the office in the upcoming primary.
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Mat Griffin
Temple
Carroll County
S J Brown Named Ordinary Candidate in Carroll County Primary
Carrollton correspondent notes Hon S J Brown seeks the office of Ordinary of Carroll County in the Democratic Primary. The piece mixes campaign appeal with a plea for more subscribers to the Newnan Herald, urging 150 new subs to boost local news reach.
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S. J. Brown
Carroll County
Webster
Grier
Carrollton
Newnan Herald
Carrolton Hardware Co Headquarters Readied
Carrolton Hardware Co proclaims itself the headquarters for anything in hardware. The store highlights a broad selection of tools, appliances, and building supplies aimed at professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.
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Carrolton Hardware Co
Mrs. Aderhold Dies After Long Illness at Home
The death of Mrs. Anna Aderhold occurred Thursday evening after a prolonged illness with typhoid fever. Her husband and her father both died recently, leaving three children. Funeral Friday at 2:30 PM at the Methodist church, officiated by Reverends Dunbar and Radford. The Lit Mu Club's meeting, hosted by Mrs. B F Boykin, referenced Mrs. J O Aderhold’s illness and featured readings and music, with a luncheon served afterward. The next meeting is planned for Jan 3 at Mrs. M M Bradley’s home.
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Anna Aderhold
Aderhold
Jethro Jones
Whitesburg
Messrs
Bob and
I'am Jones
Mra. B. F. Boykin
Mra. L. M. Turner
J. O. Aderhold
M. M. Bradley
Mra. Boykin
Marie Bradley
Carroll Lodge No 69 Elects Officers
Carroll Lodge No 69 F and A M held its annual officer election Thursday evening at the Hall. Elected and appointed for the ensuing year were W M J D Hamrick, J H Croft 5S W, C E Roop J W, W J Mulican Sec, G F Cheney Treas, J M Burns SD, IML Strickland J D, B L Garrett D and E A Merrell Steward, Z Beddingfield Tyler, Rev Wm Dunbar Chaplain, R a Herrin Maashal. Get your Santa Claus from Parker and Wood.
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Carroll Lodge
J. D. Hamrick
H Croft
C.E. Roop
J. W. W. J Mulican
F Cheney Treas
J M Burns
Strickland
B L Garrett
A Merrell
A Merrell, Steward , Z Beddingfield
Tyler
Dunbar
Herrin
Maashal
For Rent on Lowell Road Horse Farm Near Carrollton
For Rent. A two and a half mile horse farm located off Lowell road near Carrollton. Applications welcome to Mrs. M. A. Keith.
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Carrollton
Lowell Road
M. A. Keith
Pitman House-Mover Promises Brick Wall Props
D. S. Pitman of Newnan Georgia advertises house moving services and brick wall props for all kinds of brick and frame buildings.
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D. S. Pitman
D.S. Pitman
Newnan, Ga
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Council Proceedings
J, Z. Bradley
C. M W. Stewart
J. BR. Adamson
Carrollton Bank
Carrollton, Georgia
State Depository
Parker and Wood
Carrollton, Ga
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