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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1886
Page
2
Fragmented OCR item reports sudden deaths in Atlanta and Alabama, a legal action on wartime taxes, a church minister in Alabama, a shooting accident near Paulding County, editor mockery in Dallas and a judge’s death in Florida. Includes local opinions on taxation and public figures.
The report notes a cotton crop estimate of 6.5 bales and rising indignation over gang rules in Philadelphia and other cities. It discusses government publishing scale, payroll costs for printers, and a large paper demand, while fielding political commentary on Cleveland's administration and an elderly resident's kidney pain.
A speaker warns Georgia readers about debt and economic distress. He argues that moral failure and consumer overbuying drive downturns, urging self examination, responsible spending, and fixed repayment. He cites clerical authority, sheriff actions, and local anecdotes to illustrate how debt harms individuals, families, and communities. He urges honest repayment and restraint.
A preacher reflects on debt and obligation through biblical and moral lenses. He argues that owing nothing but love is the highest command, urging honest work, fair dealing, and charitable conduct as the path to a virtuous life and a peaceful close to the year.
Notice to debtors of the estate of J M Fividan to settle by December 1 or make satisfactory arrangements. Last call. W W Rood administrator.
Public notice states that unless objections are raised, a trawler will be granted on January 14 1886 establishing a new road from the Chambers residence northeastward through several properties including Chambers, Kapell, Lyle, Goodman and Boatright, crossing rivers and roads to Oak Mountains. Signed by A Auteneson and fellow road commissioners on December 1 1885.
Roopville High School will open the first Monday in January under Rev W W Braswell. The instrument list and rates show first class music and classes with monthly charges, and a strong appeal for parental support and patronage from Dodson and surrounding areas.
The fragment indicates a timetable entry dated 31, 1885, possibly listing an East timetable item. Limited readable details prevent a precise summary beyond noting a timetable segment and a date reference.
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