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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
4
The Tarporley Hunt club evolved from hare to fox hunting around 1770 and the uniform shifted from blue frocks to red coats with leather breeches. Rules fined deviations such as unfastened buttonholes and saddle cloth color changes, reflecting strict etiquette and the club’s prestige in Cheshire.
Local ads list discounts at Bradley Hyatt Co with liberal sale terms for 15 days. Readers from Whitesburg and Atlanta visit shops. notices mention groceries seeds clothing and farm goods, plus courtly events and community updates from Carrollton and Temple.
A Philadelphia woman named Mary hires a domestic only to learn the servant shares her first name. A struggle follows as the applicant resists using her Christian name. The mistress suggests following English custom and calling her by her last name, asking for the servant’s surname. The girl hesitantly replies Darling.
In a courtroom exchange the judge rebukes a farmer accused of cruelty to a mentally challenged man. The prisoner defends himself saying the man attacked him first and is a rascal. The judge counters that idiots can resemble the prisoner in folly and warns against mistreatment.
Directory style notice listing lodges and officers including BAND ae LOD and CARROLL LODGE with names such as Hendon Bontrighy Mesia and Hamrick held on first and third Saturdays or Fridays at 7 pm in a community meeting space.
Officers announced for Sand Hill Lodge include W. T. Hendon as W M and W B Williamson as S W. Additional posts listed are W. R. Young J W D M Boatright secretary, J T Smith treasurer, H J Patterson chap, W B Duckson S DC, C Morgan J D, B E Jordan S S, W J Smith J S, and J R Bradbury Tyler.
Mrs. S. P. Coulson hosted a spend the night gathering last Saturday with Miss Pearl Campbell Clyde Campbell and Ethel Carroll in attendance. Near press time The Free Press reports the death of Mrs. M. E. Smith, noted for her cheerful Christian spirit. Mr. L. C. Mandeville dined with A. and M. pupils Wednesday and offers $10 to the last standing in an upcoming spelling bee and $5 to the second last, as scholars show great enthusiasm.
The President of the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports broad aid to hundreds of orphans. He highlights Electric Sitters as a nine year staple medicine for stomach, liver and kidney issues, claiming it boosts vitality, purifies blood, aids digestion, and strengthens weak children and run-down adults. Johnson Drug Co. distributes the product.
Excursion tickets to Mobile Pensacola and New Orleans via Central of Georgia for Mardi Gras February 18 to 23, 1909. Tickets on sale February 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 with return valid through March 1 1909, extendable to March 13 for a 1.00 fee. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent for total rates and service.
Four drawer vertical letter file cabinet new in box offered by R. Lee Sharpe of Carrollton Georgia. Price reduced to 17.50 from 24.00. A neat bargain for quick sale. Contact info provided.
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