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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

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Peruna Testimonials From Washington To Terre Haute

Readers report relief from coughs and colds after taking Peruna. A Washington D C widow claims loss of smell and hearing reversed. Terre Haute Indiana writer says head noises ceased and health improved. Advertised as a cure, with photo use authorized.

Peruna Drug Co Columbia Ohio Joseph Hall Chasey Tenth Bt Washington, D. C A. le Wetzel Ohio Bt Terre Haute Ind Pernna Peruna Pernna Tatilota

Brotherhood Program at Presbyterian Church January 13

The Young Men's Brotherhood program at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday January 13 begins at 7 PM led by S Holderness. An organ prelude by Mrs McDonald includes a scripture motto for 1999 and an invocation. L C Mandeville Jr and Wailes Aycock read Bible verses while Geo Head, Harry Kingsberg, and others perform. J R Dozier and Miss Italy Simonton sing a duet. S Holderness delivers the address What the Brotherhood Should Do During 1909 with closing benediction.

S. Holderness McDonald L.C. Mandeville, Jr Wailes Aycock Geo. Head Harry Kingsberg Italy Simonton J. R. Do

Company G Drill Schedule Notice

Company G will drill January 11 at 7 p.m. All members must be present. If raining, drill will be postponed to Friday night. B. F. Boykin, 1st Sergeant.

B. F. Boykin Sargeant

Notice of 1909 teaching contract with J. SJ Travis

The notice states readiness to contract with teachers for the 1909 term. J. SJ Travis is identified with category C 8 and location C.

J. SJ Travis

President Aids Orphans At Macon Home

The Industrial and Orphans Home in Macon Georgia reports the President endorses Electric Bitters. The institution has used the medicine for nine years, praising its effects on stomach, liver and kidney troubles and its general family health benefits. It is said to strengthen and build up weak individuals and aid female complaints, with Johnson Drug Co offering the product.

Inustrial and Orphan’s Macon Johnson Drug Co

New County Officers Busy at Their Desks

The Free Press visits the county courthouse to greet the new officials elected last year. Judge W J Millican displays steady, professional administration while Clerk of the Superior Court D F Pierce records mortgages with ease. Commissioner G P Braswell reorganizes offices, sheriff W A Garrett and Deputy J E Jones project readiness, and Tax Collector M E Griffis begins a term of service awaiting next fall’s work.

Court House W. J. Millican Superior Court D. F. Pierce G. P. Braswell Bro W. A. Garrett J. E. Jones M. E. Griffis Griffin

Election for 1st Lieutenant of Company G held in Armony

Notice from Captain W H Trawick announces an election for 1st Lieutenant of Company G in Armony on Friday January 15 1909. All members are requested to attend. Also note a job ad seeking a young woman about 16 for office work at the Free Press office with salary instructions.

Company G Armony W.H. Trawick

Alfalfa and Lime Letter Sparks Farm Debate

J E Cramer disputes L K Smith’s Free Press recommendation on alfalfa and lime fertilization. He argues alfalfa trials show failure in Georgia and warns lime overuse harms soil fertility. Cramer favors crops like peas after wheat for profitable hay and land benefit.

L. K. Smith Georgia J. E. Cramer

Farmer Shoots Man Near Worthy Place

A shooting occurred about two to three miles east of town when Sid Farmer shot Jance Williams with a double barrel shotgun. Farmer had retrieved turnips from Williams’s home. Williams threatened with a shovel before Farmer fired. No warrant was sworn, and Farmer was allowed to return home.

Jance Williams Sid Farmer Ee Worthy Farmer Mr. Farmer

Scaffold Fall Injures Two Painters at Livery Stable

Last Wednesday E C Blalock and Virgil Vines, sign painters, fell from a scaffold suspended from the J C Bass warehouse roof on Tanner street while painting a sign for J C Bass livery stable. A brick hold failed, sending them about fifteen feet to the ground. They received prompt medical aid and are recovering nicely.

E. C. Blalock Virgil Vines J.C. Bass Tanner Street J. C. Base Livery Stable

Officers Selected for Carrollton Masonic Convention

A full officer roster was elected for the Carroll County Masonic Convention set for August at Carrollton. Names include J. D. Hamrick W M, J. A. F. Broom S W, Jas. Beall J W, R. F. Hyatt Secy and Treas, J. W. Gober Chaplain, D. H. Hamrick S D, M. L. Moore J D, Will Freel S, G. W. Burnett J S, J. Z. Bedingfield Tyler.

Carroll County Masonic Carrollton J. D. Hamrick W. M J. A. F. Broom Jas. Beall J. W R. F. Hyatt Secy Treas J. W. Gober Chaplain D.H. Hamrick S. D M. L. Moore J. D Will Freel G. W. Burnett J. Z. Bedingfield Tyler

Masons Urgently Called to Drill Secret Work

Officers of county lodges urged to meet at Carroll Lodge hall on Wednesday January 27 at 9 am for drilling in degree work. All lodge officers and all Master Masons in good standing are invited. meeting expected to generate strong interest.

Carroll Lodge

Cotton Seed Meal Endorsed for Horse Feed in South

Prof W A Henry of Wisconsin Agricultural College cites two pounds of cotton seed meal as favorable for draft horses. Georgia report notes cotton seed meal superior to corn fodder, offering guidance for mule and horse rations. Henry Hammond of Augusta shares practical results, feeding mares and colts with cotton seed meal.

W. A. Henry Wisconsin Agricultural College Gebek Georgia Department of Agriculture Jno. M. McCandlers Georgia McCandless Henry C. Hammond Augusta Cate Cord

Ten Pleasure and Work Animals Impress at the Fair

The speaker boasts ten trained animals including a mule capable of pulling a lion from its den. Each animal is fed at least one pound of cotton seed meat daily, none sick and all ready to work. The narrator claims blue ribbons and silver cups for their team and notes townsfolk greet arrivals at church grounds with curiosity.

Birthday Reunion for Grandma Merrell at Roopville

Last Saturday Elder and Mrs W P Merrell of Roopville hosted a large family reunion with carrying wagons and bugbies arriving from many directions. Seven brothers attended along with two sisters, forty three grandchildren, four absent, and twelve baskets of leftovers. A group photo followed a short talk urging upright conduct and truth. Songs and music closed the day as guests dispersed wishing many returns of grandma’s birthday.

W.P. Merrell Roopville Frank James Cohen Charles George Homer John T. T G. W Bell A. W. Gentry Merrell Grandma Thia Ashe

Dr J C Smith Moves Away from Sand Hill to Manning Ga

Notice from Ttia regrets the change of residence for Dr J C Smith of Sand Hill who will move in the near future to Manning Georgia about fifty miles southeast of Atlanta. Smith is highly esteemed locally with many friends and acquaintances. Wishes for success in his new home accompany the notice.

Ttia J.C. Smith Sand Hill Furture Manning Atlanta

Solicit Your Votes for Subscriptions in Georgia Papers

For the next 20 days the Atlanta Georgian and the Free Press can be subscribed to at the low price of 4.50. Leave subscriptions at the Free Press or mail them to Mrs. W T Heaty in Carrollton Georgia.

Atlanta Georgian Free Press W.T. Heaty Carrollton

For Sale: One Secondhand Broad Tire Two-Horse Studebaker

Auction note lists a used Studebaker with broad tires for sale by Wager E G Kramer. The terse ad provides limited details and branding, suggesting a local classifieds item from a historical newspaper page.

Broad Tire Studebaker G. Kramer

Miss Florence Harris Entertains Carrollton Guests

Miss Florence Harris entertained Carrollton young people with a dominoes party in her parlor for visitors Miss Leila Tuven er and Miss Pearl Miller of Annighton. Six tables provided lively games, followed by a chicken salad, sandwich, chocolate and whipped cream course.

Carrollton Misa Florence Harris Leila Tuvener Pearl Miller Annighton Monich Fi Ris Effie Johnson Kien Bessie Bledsoe Kate Thornton Angie Corine Moses Nick Cochran Ruth Brock Ines McRae Irene Bass M.T. Almon Laura Chambers Leif Turner Adeniston Estelle Merrell Margie Brows Imogene Wilson Williams

Market Report From Baes & Sons Jan 5 1908

Weekly market notes show eggs plentiful but dull in price along with hens and other fowl. Prices listed for ducks geese turkeys and a range of produce including potatoes sweet potatoes and cane seed with several items noted as plentiful or dull. Prices given in cents per unit or per bushel for various items without a cohesive market trend.

W.D. Baes & Sons Anton Sale

Money To Lend For Farms On Newnan Street

L. D. McPherson announces perfected arrangements for cheap farm loans and offers prompt supply. Office located on Newnan Street near the Free Press office.

L. D. McPherson Newnan Street Free Press Office

Land For Sale Near Tyus With 200 Acres Of Wooded Land

A 200 acre tract described as wooded with a good dwelling house stands five miles south of Tyus. For particulars contact 4G W. Hollaway. The notice also mentions Enterprise Store and J. H. Harris.

Tyus W. Hollaway Carrollton

Dismission of Guardianship Letters in Early Notice

Mrs Harrie guardian of Bila Leta Let he Pentecost and Belle Mulloan née Alain seeks discharge from guardianship of E atans Lettie Paaveoual and Balle Miltioai. The notice directs any objections by February Monday or be discharged from guardianship as applied. TaiaJainery Tehh 10 W J Mutiosn Ordtoeey.

Mr Harrie Bila Leta Lethe Pentecost Belle Mulloan Alain E Atans Lettie Paaveoual Balle Miltioai Vlae Abe TaiaJainery

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Man-a-lin Ites Josern Washington DE. Y Young Mens’ Brotherhood Presbyterian Church Masons 3. C Smith Miss Florence Harris Irom J. H. Harris Eye Jeweley Gs Nels Sore
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