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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

9

Peruna touted as effective cough and cold remedy

Testimonial letters from Mrs Joseph Hall Chasey and Mrs A Le Wetzel praise Peruna from Peruna Drug Co Columbia Ohio and Washington DC. Claims include restored smell and hearing after using Peruna and mentions of other products like Manalin as a laxative.

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 Service at Presbyterian Church January 13

The Young Mens Brotherhood program at the Presbyterian Church opens Wednesday at 7 P M with Leader S Holderness, an organ prelude by Mrs McDonald, and a roll call response with Scripture. Readers include L C Mandeville Jr and Wailes Aycock, with readings on nationhood and a talk by S Holderness on Brotherhood duties.

Young Mens’ Brotherhood Presbyterian Church S. Holderness McDonald L.C. Mandeville, Jr Wailes Aycock Geo. Head Harry Kingsberg Italy Simonton J. R. Do

Company G Drill Notice for January 11 Evening

Company G announces a drill on January 11 at 7 oclock pm all members must be present. If rain prevents it the drill will be postponed until Friday night signed B F Boykin 1st Sergeant.

B. F. Boykin Sargeant

Notice of 1909 teaching contract with J. SJ Travis

A notice states readiness to contract with teachers for the 1909 term. J. SJ Travis is named, with reference to class C and grade C. Details imply a formal agreement process for staffing.

J. SJ Travis

President Aids Orphans At Macon Home

The Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of use of Electric Bitters. The president endorses the medicine for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles and praises its energizing, blood-purifying, appetite-creating effects. Johnson Drug Co sells it.

Inustrial and Orphan’s Macon Johnson Drug Co

New County Officers Busy at Their Desks

The Free Press visits the county courthouse to observe the new officers after last year’s election. Judge W J Millican leads with precision, D F Pierce handles mortgage records gracefully, and G P Braswell splits the clerk’s office with a plan to satisfy the public. Sheriff W A Garrett and Deputy J E Jones project trust and efficiency, while M E Griffis, the new Tax Collector, begins the fresh term with outgoing warmth and expected success.

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 in Armony

Notice for the Boys Platoon of Car Rollton announcing an election to fill the rank of 1st Lieutenant of Company G to be held in Armony on Friday January 15 1909. All eligible members are urged to attend. W H Trawick Captain. Also a want ad seeking a young lady about 16 for office work and typewriting at the Free Press office with salary details to be provided in writing.

Company G Armony W.H. Trawick

Alfalfa and Lime Opinion Letter Critiqued

J E Cramer writes in the Free Press disputing L K Smith’s recommendation of alfalfa and lime for Georgia soils. He warns lime fertilization harms fertility and shares his own trials favoring peas sown after wheat or oats for profitable hay.

L. K. Smith Georgia J. E. Cramer

Farmer shoots neighbor over stolen turnips near Worthy place

A man named Sid Farmer shot Jance Williams with a double barrel shotgun about two to three miles east of town after Williams challenged Farmer returning with turnips taken from his former home. Williams fled but was not seriously harmed. Farmer surrendered to authorities but was released as no warrant had been sworn.

Jance Williams Sid Farmer Ee Worthy Farmer Mr. Farmer

Scaffold Fall Injures Two Sign Painters at Tanner Street

Last Wednesday E C Blalock and Virgil Vines fell from a scaffold suspended from the roof of the J C Bass warehouse on Tanner street while painting a sign for J C Bass livery stable. A brick loosened, the scaffold collapsed, the men fell about fifteen feet and sustained painful injuries. They received prompt medical attention and are recovering.

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

Officers Selected for Carrollton Masonic Convention

A full officer slate was chosen by the previous officers for the Carroll County Masonic Convention to meet in August at Carrollton. The roster includes J. D. Hamrick as Worshipful Master, J. A. F. Broom as Senior Warden, Jas. Beall as Junior Warden, R. F. Hyatt as Secretary and Treasurer, J. W. Gober as Chaplain, D. H. Hamrick as Scribe, M. L. Moore as Junior Deacon, Will Freel as Senior Deacon, G. W. Burnett as Junior Steward, J. S. Bedingfield as 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 Call Meeting Across County

Officers of the county Masonic Lodges urged to meet at Carroll Lodge hall on Wednesday January 27 at 9 am to drill in the secret degree work. All lodge officers and Masters in good standing are invited, with expected strong interest in the gathering.

Carroll Lodge

Cotton Seed Meal For Horses Shows Strong Endorsements

Professor W A Henry of Wisconsin argues cotton seed meal boosts horse rations with two pounds per day. Georgia report highlights better protein and nutrient balance than corn and fodder, urging cotton seed meal as a staple for mules and work horses. Hammond of Augusta attests to rapid acceptance by foaling mares and growing colts, noting lifelong inclusion in his stable diet.

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

Ten Work Animals and a Mule Claim Daily Cottonseed Feed

The speaker states ten work animals and a mule could pull a lion from its den and have been fed daily with at least one pound of cottonseed meat. He has seen no sick animals, has won blue ribbons and silver cups, and notes villagers look up when he drives to church grounds, asking who comes.

Birthday Reunion Honors Elder Merrell on 65th Birthday

Last Saturday in Roopville a large family reunion gathered for Elder and Mrs. W P Merrell. Carriages and buggies delivered many children and forty three grandchildren with seven brothers two sisters present. A noon feast fed all. twelve baskets remained. A group photo and a short talk urged upright honesty. Music and songs accompanied the dispersal as relatives wished grandma many returns.

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 to Manning Ga

News that Dr J C Smith of Sand Hill will move his residence to Manning Georgia about fifty miles southeast of Atlanta. He is highly esteemed locally and many friends regret his departure, and the community wishes him success in his new home.

Ttia J.C. Smith Sand Hill Furture Manning Atlanta

Solicit Your Votes for Subscriptions to Atlanta Georgian and Free Press

A notice offers a 20 day subscription deal at 4.50 for the Atlanta Georgian and the Free Press. Readers are instructed to leave subscriptions at The Free Press or mail to Mrs. W T Heaty in Carrollton Georgia.

Atlanta Georgian Free Press W.T. Heaty Carrollton

For Sale Second Hand Wheelhorse Studebaker Wagon

Worn two-horse Studebaker wagon offered by E G Kramer. Broad tire worn, suitable for salvage or repair. Buyer to arrange pickup and payment at time of delivery.

Broad Tire Studebaker G. Kramer

Miss Florence Harris Entertains Many At Dominoes Party

Miss Florence Harris hosted a dominoes party in Carrollton honoring visitors Miss Leila Tuven er and Miss Pearl Miller of Annington. Six tables fueled lively play. after games a chicken salad sandwich chocolate and whipped cream course followed. Attendees included Monich firis Effie Johnson Kien Girl Bessie Bledsoe Kate Thornton Angie Corine Moses Nick Cochran Ruth Brock Ines McRae Irene Bass M T Almon Laura Chambers Leif Turner Pearl Miller of Ad eniston Estelle Merrell Margie Brows Imogene Wilson and Williams.

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 January 1908

W D Baes & Sons weekly market report dated Tuesday morning January 5 1908 lists plentiful eggs and hens with dull markets and prices quoted in the 12 to 26 cent range for eggs and 35 cents for roosters. It notes ducks geese turkeys and various crops with prices per bushel or per item and includes cane seed hides and salt hied values among other commodities.

W.D. Baes & Sons Anton Sale

Money To Lend For Farms On Easy Terms

L. D. McPherson offers perfected arrangements for cheap farm loans. Prompt supply available at the Newnan Street office 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 five miles south of Tyus offers woods and a good dwelling. For particulars contact 4G W Hollaway. Also promoting the celebrated Enterprise Store with a full line and a cheerful closing note.

Tyus W. Hollaway Carrollton Irom J. H. Harris

Guardianship Dismissal Notices for Several Ward Names

Letters of dismissal from guardianship issued to Mrs Harrie guardian of Bila Leta Lettie Paaveoual and Belle Mulloan née Alain. Court orders discharge if no objections by February Monday. warning that failure will lead to removal from guardianship. Taei Janjary Tehh, 10, W J Muti0sn, Ordtoeey.

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

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