28 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
1
The Times argues for balanced treatment of railroads and roadbuilding, urging respect for corporate rights while limiting burdens on the public. It advocates funding permanent improvements with bonds so benefits and burdens are shared across posterity, noting public convenience and law as checks. Merrell Bros.
Carrollton approved a $25,000 bonds issue by unanimous vote to macadamize streets, 240 for and 2 against. This marks the third bond issue by the city in recent years as a push toward better roads gains support.
The mayor and City Council led by H W Long declare election results favoring bonds. The city will issue twenty five thousand dollars in bonds to fund street upgrades after validator steps. Departments authorize payments to local vendors and set street tax collection deadlines.
The ceremony took place this afternoon at St Mark's Episcopal church with no invitations issued. Miss Mary Tear, daughter of Mr Hearn, wed Mr H H Sharpe of Atlanta and Southern Express Company. After the license, the couple left for New Orleans, returning to reside on Cotton Street.
Mrs Lena Burns Roop of Carrollton is remembered as a beloved figure in the community. The obituary highlights her cheerful disposition and longtime familiarity among friends as it ends with a note on her meek and submissive nature.
Sheriff Frye of Cobb county arrested a young negro here for a killing in Cobb a year ago. The suspect admits shooting in self defense. He has been working for Mr. Jess Chappell and is held on the charge as details emerge.
A short real estate item offers rooms for light housekeeping on College Street and notes barter terms trading eggs and chickens for rent. Mention of Matrell Boga appears as a seller or contact.
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