S. E. Club Organizes To Foster Fellowship And Talent
A group of city girls forms the S. E. Club to promote good fellowship and develop literary and musical talents. Meetings occur Saturdays at 2 30 with programs including recitations, piano and guitar, and homemade candies. Four new members will be elected at the next gathering with Misses Elma and Luta Boykin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Club
Annie Mae Fuller
Mildred Shaw
Lovely Home
Dixie Street
Helen Long
Annie Mary Fuller
Luta Boykin
Emma Lee Kytle
Misses Elma
College Street
S. W. Murray Dead at Newnan
Samuel W. Murray, longtime Newnan resident and prominent local figure, died suddenly Friday morning at his home at one o clock after a period of illness including pneumonia in recent days. His death came as a shock to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Murray
Newnan
City
New Trial Motions Overruled in Summerlin Case
Judge Freeman in Newnan overruled motions for a new trial in the murder case against Charlie and Wes Summerlin. After reviewing the trial and evidence, the court stated no further proceedings would occur and the execution would proceed as ordered. The defendants, African American, maintained their trial testimony, but the State’s witnesses’ account was upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Wes Summerlin
Jethro Jones
Freeman
Newnan
Council
Dominoes Party at Nell Mandeville’s on Maple Street
Nell Mandeville hosted a progressive dominoes evening with four game tables. Prizes of silk baskets went to Mrs. George Head and Lieutenant Prichett. An informal supper followed with guests including Katherine Fain and Camilla Mandeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Mandeville
Maple Street
George Head
Prichett
Katherine Fain
Camilla Mandeville
Daisy Harris
Helen ‘West
Kate’ Fain
Nora Shaw
Margaret Simonton
Eugenia
Young Matrons Club Hosts First Meeting
The Young Matrons Club organized last week held its initial gathering at Mrs. Robert H. Fitts home on College Street. Members dine in alphabetical order twice monthly with hostess led social recreation and meals, beginning with Mrs. Fitts as host.
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Young Matrons Club
Robert H. Fittson
College Street
Tuesda
Fiie
Miss Evelyn Brown Hosts Friday Evening Party
Miss Evelyn Brown entertained a small group at her Cedar Street home Friday night. Amusing games preceded a sweet course. Guests included Margie Brown Julia Fincher Marie Bradley Carrie Dunbar Annie Ruth Sewell Florence Harris Loyd Aycock Brannon Joe Russell Terrell Fincher Rupert Brannon Chippy Foster Roy Powell and Jamie Bledsoe.
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Evelyn Brown
Cedar Street
Miss Brown
Margie Brown
Julia Fincher
Marie Bradley
Carrie Dunbar
Annie Ruth Sewell
Florence Harris
Messera Loyd Aycock
Frank Brannon
Joe Russell
Terrell Fincher
Rupert Brannon
Chippy Foster
Roy Powell
Jamie Bledsoe
Patten Oratorical Contest at Mt Zion Seminary
On Friday night February 2 the Patten Oratorical contest will be held at Mount Zion Seminary with two prizes of 15 and 10 dollars for all students of the seminary. Finalists are Grover Earnest Mattie Entrekin Della Johnston Myrtle Boyer Myrtle Earnest and Hubert Morris. Admission is free and Mr John A Patten of Chattanooga Tenn offers the prizes.
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Patten
Mount Zion Seminary
Grover Earnest
Mattie Entrekin
Della Johnston
Myrtle Boyer
Myrtle Earnest
Hubert Morris
John A. Patten
Chattanooga
Tenn
A Cowboy's Girl praised for its merit and cast
The Louisville Journal hails A Cowboy's Girl as a triumph of playbuilding built on new lines with careful material selection. It praises its merit, cast, and beautiful scenery, calling it worth a busy man’s time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Journal
Diamonds Hold Value in a Stationary Market
The article notes diamond prices have remained flat for three months despite broad commodity declines. It explains price firmness stems from controlled supply by De Beers in South Africa and London, with demand not spiking to absorb selling. It recalls the Kimberley mine’s depletion ending a long price drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Beers Company
South Africa
London
Kimberly
A Cowboy's Girl in Scenic Stage Production Praise
A review from the Little Rock Gazette extols Perce R Benton's Cowboy s Girl as a pure fun filled dramatic event with vivid naturalness and technical artistry. The piece promises audience immersion and theatrical electricity. A contest offers a twelve month Herald and Advertiser subscription for correctly guessing a name, with results announced Friday 14th inst.
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Perce R. Benton
Carroll County
Herald and Advertiser
Simple remedy for La grippe and coughs
Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Hamrick's Pharmacy.
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Hamrick’s Pharmacy
Subscriptions to A. and M. School Thrifty donors listed
Report shows payments up to Feb 11 1908 for A M School subscriptions. Names include JD Smith W McLendon RH Williams and many others with amounts from 5 to 100, total over 3000 due on Carroll's bid and more on subscriptions. Fewer than one fifth paid. appeals for timely payment and new subscriptions to close without costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD Smith
John H Ward
Alexander
Fleming
JR Fleming
Ahaz McPherson
J A McPherson
A Hallum
RL Garrett
W Brown
S Cartwright
James Beall
W P Hughes J H Stephens
C Echols
Carroll
Toc
A Cowboy's Girl Play Praised by Press and Public
The new play A Cowboy's Girl is described as sparkling and bright as water, entertaining, instructive, and as funny as a home letter. It receives high consensus from both press and public for its quality and appeal.
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Concensus
James Beall Seeks Judge Post in Carrollton Purse Primary
Announced candidacy for Judge City Court of Carrollton and Ordinary of Carroll County. Name misspellings show Democratic Primary action and party affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge City Court
James Beall
Cig Court of
Carrollton
Demoscratic
Candidate for Tax Collector Named in Carroll County Primary
Mr Mat Griffin of Temple announced as a candidate for Tax Collector of Carroll County subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. E Creel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Griffin
Temple
Carroll Cau
Beauocratie
Carroll County
E. Creel
Candidate notices for Carroll County Treasurer race
A collection of candidate announcements for the office of Treasurer in Carroll County. Oscar Timmons appeals for continued support, J L Banner seeks votes, J J Gaston is authorized to announce, and E C Johnson announces self due to blindness and dependents, all subject to the Democratic Primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Brown
Carroll County
Carroll
County
Oscar Timmons
J. L. Banner
J. J. Gaston
Garrall County
E.C. Johnson
Pax Receiver and Tax Receiver Candidacies for Carroll County
Multiple readers announce candidacies for Carroll County offices subject to Democratic Primary. Gus Nix of Carrollton Route 2 seeks Pax Receiver. D M Boutright announces Tax Receiver bid. M D Lee of Bowdon Route No also seeks election.
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Carroll County
Gus Nix Carrolt
D. .M Boutright
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S. W. Murray
Dominoes Party
Perce R. Benton’s
Plains
Carload
Opera House
Miss Evelyn Brown
Mt. Zion
W. D. Bass & Son
Cowboy
Little Rock Gazette
A. & M. School
Bergen St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Roop Hdw. Co
Carrollton, Ga
de Witt
Hamrick
M.D. Lee
Bowdon
Roote
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