Carroll County Superior Court General Presentments 1908
The Grand Jury at Carroll County Superior Court special term in January 1908 endorses nominees for notaries public and urges funding for a new school and county road improvements. It calls for long term bonds to macadamize roads, condemns racial threats, and requests publication of the presentments in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohis
R W Freeman
Ge Carroll Superior Court
Eta Circuit
Car- Superior Court
Moon
John C
W W Smith
Chattahoochee Meriwather
Harris
Troup
Coweta
Carten
Carroll County
J R Terrel
W Webb
Carroll Free Press
Carroll County Times
Villa Rica Star
Bowden News
W W Lambert
C F Richard
SCCC
Mrs L M Turner Hosts Lit Mu Club Meeting
The Lit Mu Club gathering on Cedar Street featured a program on the Holy Grail legends with Miss Nell Mandeville and local performers delivering readings and music. Several program members were absent. guests attended and a salad course followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lit Mu Club
L. M. Turner
Cedar Street
Nell Mandeville
Mamie McDonald
Annie Slade
F. M. Camp
Mra Mc Donald
M. M. Bradley
E. Roop
Local Visitors and Illness Mentioned in Brief
Union Miss Rhodie Martin visited home folks last weekend. J W Simpkins and wife visited the latter's parents Friday and Saturday night. George Clark remains very low after measles. Mr and Mrs J D Driver visited the latter's parents Friday. Mr and Mrs Elam Williams of Fayette County have been visiting relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodie Martin
J. ‘Ww. Simpkins
George Clark
J. D. Driver
Elam Williams
Fayette County
Special taxes rise for many trades in county
The document outlines new or increased state and county special taxes for numerous occupations. After registering with the county Ordinary and paying a $1 fee, workers such as auctioneers, automobile dealers, photographers, pawnbrokers, real estate agents, slot machine operators, and others face precise annual charges, with higher rates for larger capital and certain business types. All taxes are now due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comptroller- General
Express
Telegraph
Telephone
Cantrell Stewart Wedding at Temple Home
Miss Maude Cantrell and Mr George Stewart were married Sunday afternoon at the bride’s mother’s home near Temple. The bride is described as beautiful and accomplished, and the groom as a prominent young businessman from the city. They reside on Simms Street and will begin married life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Cantrell
George Stewart
Temple
Simms Street
In Memoriam for Katie Mae Canaler
Sunday evening 12th inst the spirit of seven year old Katie Mae daughter of Mr and Mia J E Canaler was called from the fond embrace of parents and relatives. Funeral services were held on the 13th at the church at Abline where her body was laid to rest in the silent cemetery.
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Katie Mae
Mia
J. E. Canaler
Kingdom of Heaven
Abiline
W.W
Carroll County Co Operative Fire Insurance Settlement Thanks
A resident thanks the Carroll County Co-Operative Fire Insurance Company for prompt adjustment and settlement of a dwelling fire loss, noting the timely settlement allows repair and recovery from the damage sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Co-Operative Fire
Aged Lady Hodnett Dies in Haralson County
Judge Hodnett received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his mother in Haralson Coweta County. She would have turned 79 on April 5 and had long been a member of the Methodist church, joining Nt Carmel in 1838 and helping establish the Taralson church after marriage. She was the last charter member of that church, survived by eight children including S E Garrison Wolf City Texas Ida Richard Atlanta Alice Hodnett Haralson W C Hodnett Carrollton John Lemuel Hodnett Sayre Ark Rebecca Eads Florida Hope Hodnett Tampa James Hodnett Marlow Oklahoma.
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Hodnett
Haralson
Cow- Sta County
Method Inte Church
Nt. Carmel
Meriwether County
Methodist Church
Taralson
Coweta County
8. E. Garrison
Wolf City
Texas
Ida Richard
Atlanta, Ga
Alice C. Hodnett
W. C. Hodnett
Carroll County Medical Society Elects Officers for Year
The Carroll Co Medical Society held its meeting to discuss jaundice and elected officers for the coming year. President is Dr J C Smith. Vice President Dr J B Camp. Secretary and Treasurer Dr J L Cole. Other posts include Dr H Boatright as Assistant Secretary and delegates to the State Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Smith
Sand Hill
Camp
J. L. Cole
H. Boatright
W. H. Malone
Board of Censors
H.J. Goodwin
T. M. Spruell
M. M. Hallam
J. C. Guffies
H. R Marchman
Board of Legislation
H. Smith
J. F. Cole
B. C. Powell
Lit Mu Club Recites Tennyson Piece At Mrs Bradley’s
Lit Mu Club met with Mrs M M Bradley on Thursday afternoon. The program included music by Mrs Oscar McDonald readings by Mrs J R Sewell and Miss Betty Dunbar a solo to Flow Gently Sweet Afton by Miss Italy Simonton another reading by Miss Bb F Boykin and a discussion led by Mrs W C Adamson. A salad course followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Bradley
Tennyson
Oscar McDonald
J. R. Sewell
Betty Dunbar
Sweet Afton
Simonton
Bb. F. Boykin
W. Co. Adamson
Italy Simonton
Trade Wanted for Cotton Receipts and Plows
Wanted at once. To exchange 2 car loads of Enterprise Stores and Rangers for money scrips of cotton receipts. Also 2 bars of plows, car Improved Combination Mergers, J. H. Harris, of course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Harris
Notice to debtors of C EB Foster bankruptcies
All persons owing C. E. Foster by note or account must settle immediately to R. W. Adamson, Trustee. Carrollton presents Joe Harris with the biggest line of plow goods, new arrivals, and new prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Foster
R. W. Adamson
Carrollton
Joe Harris
Ben Hur to Open at Grand Opera House Atlanta
The Grand Opera House Atlanta announces the premiere of the Chicago Auditorium production of Ben Hur Presented as a grand spectacle with 17 scenes and a chorus of 100 voices The engagement runs one week from January 20 with six evenings and two matinees Seats go on sale January 16 by mail or in person at the Grand Opera House manager in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Atlanta
Georgia
Chicago Auditorium
Chicago
Wallace
Bethlehem
Ben' Hur
Iras
Mount Olive
Daphne
Athinta
Weather Theater Delays Sunday School and Spring Plowing
Wind and rain keep Kansas residents from church and school as farmers delay winter plowing. A. F. Smith’s family visits J. B. McGuire while Aunt Caroline Smith remains ill. J. B. McGuire plans additions to his tenant house and Veal School House urges Uncle B. F. S. to come. Prof. P. B. Pearce opens school first Monday this month with noted optimism.
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Veal
P. B. Pearce
Tribute of Respect for Little Samuel E Merrell
Obituary note for Samuel E Merrell who was born in Atlanta July 18 1904 and died Jan 8 1908 aged 3 years 5 months 18 days. Parents Mr and Mrs Joe L Merrell brought his body to Carrollton for burial on Jan 10 1908. The piece expresses grief and faith in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Samuel Edwin Merrell
Joe L. Merrell
Atlanta
Carrollton
Little
Carroll County Ministers Association Formed From Union
At a January 7 meeting the Ministers Union of Carrollton was dissolved into the Carroll County Ministers Association. All county ministers are urged to join the new body. Regular meetings will be the first Tuesday each month at 10:00 AM, next held in the pastor's study at the Presbyterian church. W Roop chairman, McD Radford secretary. Lee Stewart & Fleming for fire insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Union
Carroll County
Minister’ Association
Thi Association
The
Presbyterian Church
W Roop
Radford
James Beall Announces City Court Judge Candidacy
An authorized announcement states James Beall seeks the City Court judge post in Carrollton, running in the Democratic Primary subject to party action. The item notes the affiliation and electoral process.
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James Beall
Carrollton
Hon S J Brown Seeks Currall County Ordinary Post
Ordinary race heats up as Hon S J Brown enters the Currall County contest for the office of Ordinary, subject to Democratic Primary action. Brown is presented as a candidate in the official notice, with the party process noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Brown
Currall County
Carroll County Tax Official Candidacy Declarations
For Tax Collector Mr Mat Griffin of Temple declares candidacy for Carroll County tax collector in the primary. For Tax Receiver D M Boatright announces no candidacy for Carroll County tax receiver, subject to Democratic Primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Griffin
Temple
Carroll County
D. M. Boatright
Candidacy for Carroll County Treasurer Announced
For Treasurer At the solicitation of many friends I announce my candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Carroll County and earnestly solicit their help in the coming election. I thank my friends for support given at the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Tax Receiver Candidate Seeks Carroll County Vote
Gus Nix of Carrollton Route 2 announces his candidacy for tax receiver, submitting himself to the Democratic Party process and inviting voters to judge his fitness to discharge the duties. He pledges to be a law abiding citizen and asks for public inquiry into his qualifications.
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Carroll County
Taos
Democratic Party
Gus Nix
Carrollton
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A.& M. College
Cash
W Jenkins
M Jones
H Barron
M_Butler
T Norman
RA Hayes
Cate
EK Smith
JD Hamrick
Riffin
Cobberts
McGuire
Aderhold
Ween
Bonneraia
Baskin
Merrell
Eam -U
Louvorn
L M Turner
Cantrell—Stewart
Memoriam
Pues
the Carroll Co. Medical Society
Kansas
M. W. Teague
Waco
J. K. Thomas
A. F. Smith
J. B. McGuire
Caroline Smith
J.B. McGuire
Ministers Union of
Carroll County Ministers Association
Lee Stewart & Fleming
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