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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
A Chicago Record-Herald feature recalls liberty poles as symbols from postwar celebrations to the War of 1812 and whisky insurrection. Poles rose high in political campaigns, sailors aided inland towns, and main meetings formed under these flags though recent years see the tradition fade except in remote rural districts.
A dog saves Johnson's children during a house fire, returning a missing child to the lawn before urging further rescue. The tale ends with the crowd hinting at a fire policy wrapped in a damp towel.
An irritable traveler plans for hotel expenses by tying a sovereign inside his handkerchief. On a train he recalls the knot but forgets what to remember and, in a rage, tosses the handkerchief from the window. Only then does he remember the forgotten note.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes children and fruiterers favor black bananas with soft, discolored flesh over yellow firm fruit. It observes tropical eaters prefer fully ripe fruit, with black skins and brownish flesh, while greener bananas are avoided.
In a rustic exchange the village postmaster questions a supposed good watchdog as the speaker admits to selling the dog due to lack of work. The dialogue reflects scarcity and vanish of routine labor during tough times.
A 1908 New Year devotional urges readers to “Think on these things” from Philippians 4:8. It reflects on Noah’s covenant, seasons, and the year’s joys and sorrows, urging gratitude and thoughts focused on truth, honesty, justice, purity, kindness, and good reports, as the new year begins. It asks readers to serve in Sunday school, church, and prayer meetings to better the world.
A purse found in the city of Carrollton around November 25 invites the owner to identify it and cover ad costs to reclaim. Notices signed by Mrs. N S Reid.
By order of the Court of Ordinary, the estate of S. R. Kilgore will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1909 at the courthouse door. Tracts include twenty five acres off the west end of lot 168 in the Ninth district and all of lot 160 in the Eleventh district except fifty acres. Terms: first tract cash, second tract one fourth cash with balance by December 25 1909. bond for title, possession on final payment, rent reserved for 1909. Sold as Kilgore estate. Dec 9 1908. W. P. Hughes administrator.
J O Bass and others apply to require WT Jones as administrator of Jethro Jones to convey lands per a deed held by Jethro Jones. Hearing set for the first Monday in February 1000 at the Carroll County Courthouse. December 16, 1978. J. H. Barron, Ordinary
12 farms for sale near Cullman Alabama with prices ranging from 350 to 3 000 dollars. Listings advertise improved acres six to seven miles out, several house and outbuilding combos, easy terms, and a local office near McEntire's store inviting buyers to inspect offerings and save money.
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