Two Blacks Hanged for Murder in Carroll County
On Friday February 14 Wes Summerlin and his son Charley were executed at Carroll County jail for the murder of Hon. Jethro Jones. The private hanging drew a small orderly crowd as Sheriff Webb and Deputy Hagan oversaw the quiet event with officials reporters and mourners present.
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Wes
Charley Summerlin
Jethro Jones
Carroll County
Wes Sumerlin
J W. Swain
Jesus
Webb
Mr. Hagan
Not How Cheap-But How Good Paint Ad
A brick front coated 25 years ago with L. M. Paint still shows no repaint. The ad promotes L. M. Brilliant Red with Shaker Green or White trim claiming 25 year paint life and lists Roop Hardware Co and L. M. Paints Agents in Carrollton Georgia.
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Jergen St
Brooklyn
New York
Roop Hardware Co
Carrollton
Local Dealers Move Mules and Cattle Inventory
Notice states R A Hayes and C W Wood are now located at Bradley's warehouse with a car load of young mules for sale or swap. The agency also continues to buy and sell cattle.
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R.A. Hayes
C. W. Wood
Bradley
Mrs Rabie Crider Dies In New York
Mrs Rabie Brodnax Crider, wife of Ben Hill Crider, died in a New York hospital after an operation for peritonitis. The death was learned by telegram to E B Brodnax. funeral held at his home with Rev W E Dozier officiating. She leaves Hammel and Zelda and a son in Shawn’s conventual school. buried beside her husband in Carrollton area. She had lived in Carrollton before moving to Atlanta and was a Presbyterian church member.
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E. B. Brodnax
New York
Rabie Brodnax Crider
Western Union
Ben ‘Hill Crider
Hia
Maple Street
Atlanta
The
Presbyterian Church
State Mutual Reception for Policy Holders Delights Carrollton
State Mutual Life Insurance Company held a Tuesday evening reception for about 175 policy holders in Carrollton. Col James Beall gave the welcome, Col Sid Holderness delivered the response, and speakers including Jesse D Smith J W Stone J C Bass Rev G D Harris Ralph W Adamson and others discussed life insurance benefits as the Carrollton band played. Col J O Newell presided with notable handling of duties and refreshments followed.
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Ranral Life Insurance Company
Comercial Resub 5
N. O. Tyler
Birmingham
J. W. Stone
J. R Adamson
Carrollton
James Beall
Sid Holderness
Jesse D. Smith
J. C. Bass
G. D. Harris
Ralph W. Adamson
J. O. Newell
Carrollton Band
Captain Irvin Dead at Shiloh After Pneumonia Sickbed
Captain W T Irvin died Tuesday morning at six o clock while teaching at Shiloh after a short pneumonia illness. His son Rev Tom Irvin arrived Monday night. the remains were taken to Summersville for burial.
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W T Irvin
Shiloh
Tom Irvin
Sumsmerville
Pension Notice From S J H Barron Ordinary
Pension notice announces commencement of pane l pension on Monday 24th. Those unable to visit the office may send written order. Signed S J H Barron Ordinary.
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S J. H. Barron
Valentine Party for Misses Long and Camp
Misses Long and Camp hosted a Valentine party at Long’s hole Saturday night from eight to twelve. Red heart decorations and a card box set the mood as guests enjoyed dancing to a string band and a salad course with ices served by Helen Long and Mildred Camp. Col Roop read valentines as the evening delighted all attendees.
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H. W. Long
Mary Long
Mary Camp
Mises Helen Long
Mildred Camp
Col
C. E. Roop
Elizabeth I Reign 1558 to 1568 Study by Lit Mu Club
The Lit Mu Club enjoyed an afternoon program on Elizabeth I's reign 1558 to 1568. Miss Marion West led the session with topics including Religion, Song selections, and Social Progress. A salad course with coffee followed the program.
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Marion West
Elizabeth
Mia
C. E. Roop
Bettie Dunbar
Daisy
Harrie
Atmay
Carrollton Ga Limits Sabbath Opening of Businesses
The Carrollton city council passed an ordinance prohibiting opening any business on Sundays for trade. Conviction falls under section 263 of the city code. The clerk was ordered to issue tax executions for delinquents on March 2, 1908, to collect fines licenses taxes and related charges.
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H. W. Long
Merrell
Barnes
Carrollton
E. B. Merrell
Democratic Mass Meeting Notice in Carroll County
Democratic voters of Carroll county will meet at the courthouse at 11 a m on Monday March 2 1908 to organize a new executive committee and handle other business as needed. O Perry, Chair.
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Carroll County
Raem
O. Perry
Chm
Masonic and Odd Fellows Plan Corner Stone Ceremony at Mt Zion
The New Mt Zion Lodge No. 508 F and A M and the Odd Fellows held a joint ceremony to lay the corner stone of a new hall at Mt Zion. Grand Lodge officers presided with Dr J D Hamrick as acting Grand Master. A public installation followed at the Methodist church with Col Beall delivering remarks and a dinner served at noon.
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New
Masonic Lodge
Masonic
Mt. Zion
Masons
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
J.D. Hamtick
G.M. Jas. Leall
F. A. Little
C. E. Roop Jr
Y. Earnest
G. T
W. T. ‘Morris
RK. R. Smith
B. FP. Earnest
G. C
J. L. Rigg
G M
E. A. Entrekin
Beaver
Mt Zion
A. M
Methodist Church
Off&ce
J. D. Hamrick
James Baul
Col. Beall
J. T. Gibson
W. H. Malone
Carroll Boy Wins Subscriptions Prize At UGA Contest
In a Saturday Evening Post event at the University of Georgia Carroll county junior Sam Brock eldest son of Dr J C Brock led with the most subscriptions beating all other fifteen contestants by a wide margin earning a semester’s free board at the university eating house nicknamed the Beanery until June Dr Brock celebrates his son’s industry and Carroll county adds another prize to its list of achievements
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Saturday Evening Post
University of Georgia
Carroll
Sam Brock
Carroll County
J. C. Brock
Brock
Carvol
Elections for elders and deacons at church services
On the 4th Sunday this month a morning Presbyterian service will elect additional elders. On the 1st Sunday in March an election will elect additional deacons. All members are expected to attend both occasions. Clerk of Session.
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Presbyterian Church
For Sale Cheap A Columbia buggy with harness
A sales notice describes a brand new Columbia buggy and harness offered by R. W. Adamson. The ad emphasizes low price as a quick sale.
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Columbia
R. W. Adamson
Jury Drawn For March Term Carrollton City Court 1908
National Guard of Ga Captain Wy Trawick inspects Co G second platoon at Carrollton with 35 men rolling to roll call. Lively armory setup in Bags building, weekly drills, March 4 Cedartown inspection planned. Also announces candidates James Beall for City Court Judge S J Brown for Ordinary Mat Griffin for Tax Collector and E Creel for Tax Collector subject to Democratic Primary.
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City Court of
Carrollton
Wy H.trawick
National Guard of Ga
Cedartown
Co. G
F. Boykin
Carter Master Sergant
L. C. Mandevills Jr
H. L. Griffin
Trawrich
Buon
James Beall
Divorce libel in Duke case set for April term
Albert Duke sues Lilla Jane Duke in district court with notice to appear at the April 1908 term. Judge R. W. Freeman presides. clerk S. B. Pace records. Foley's Urine Laxative advertised as a non gripe, pleasant remedy by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
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Albert Duke
Carluperior
Lilla Jane Duke
R. W. Freeman
S. B. Pace
Merrell Pffsatty
County Surveyor Candidacy Announcement
A candidate announces their bid for county surveyor of Carroll County. The statement notes support from friends and eligibility subject to Democratic Primary action. The formal declaration emphasizes a community oriented approach to county surveying duties.
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Carroll Counge
Carroll County Treasurer Candidates Names and Appeals
A burst of notices from several residents announces candidacy for Carroll County Treasurer. Oscar Timmons J L Bonner J J Gaston and E C Johnson seek the Democratic primary support and urge voter backing for their campaigns.
Carroll County Tax Receiver Candidates Seek Party Backing
Garrett Nix of Carrollton and D M Booth announce candidacies for Tax Receiver in Carroll County. Each runs subject to Democratic primary action, urging voters to weigh their qualifications and public service records before the election. Bowdon and Route details appear in declarations.
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Carroll County
Democratic Party
Gus Nix Carrolton
Carrol* County
Pri
D. M. Booth
Bowdon
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W. D. Bass & Son
Rabie Crider
State Mutual
Captain Irvin
Misses Long
Caip
Councy Proceedings
Democratic Mass Meeting
JL Thurman
Beck Joseph Gurley
Folds
Lambert
Rabun
Crawford Jr
Mote
Ringer
Buckelew
Yates
Hart
Holloway
Gober
HS Causey
JJ Msmith
Martin
Cheney
Griffite
Barrow
Floyd L
Kinney
Gray
Waylor
ER Ayers
Lorvorn
Henslee
J Digsby
R Cramer
W Thurman
H McLendon
JL Webbi
F Hinerley
R’h Gray
S. J. Brown
Mat Griffin
Temple
E. Creel
Oscar Timmons
J. L. Bonner
J. J. Gaston
E. C. Johnson
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