Sudden Death Claims Mr Z F Matthews
The Ostrollton community was shocked by the death of 63 year old Mr Z F Matthews from heart failure Sunday at his Maple Street home. A Georgia native born September 23, 1849 he leaves widow two daughters Mrs Mamie Faulkner and Mrs Nell Bartee and son Mr John Matthews with one daughter Mrs Kate Thompson deceased. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday morning conducted by Rev W E Dozier with interment in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. F. Matthews
Maple Street
Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Ostrollton
Gwinnett County
Georgia
Mamie Faulkner
Toccoa
Nell Bartee
Woodland
John Matthews
Carrollton
Kate Thompson
W. E. Dozier
First National Bank Holds Annual Meeting
At its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday First National Bank declared a good dividend and signaled another strong year. The oldest and largest bank in the county with capital and surplus each at 100000 elected L. C. Mandeville as president and listed E. B. Brodnax C. A. Lyle B. M. Long as officers, with directors L. C. Mandeville W. J. Stewart C. M. Tanner W. W. Fitts C. B. Simonton E. B. Brodnax and W. O. Petry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
First National
L. C. Mandeville
E. B. Brodnax
C. A. Lyle
B. M. Long
W. J. Stewart
C. M. Tanner
W. W. Fitts
C. B. Simonton
W. O. Petry
Notice for Teachers Tam to contract 19138
Official notice states teachers Tam ready to contract with teachers for 19138. Return to the office or provide your school name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Cure For Stomach Trouble Promises Lasting Relief
Battle Creek man John R Barker reports permanent cure from heartburn indigestion and liver complaint after using Chamberlains Tablets. He claims his trouble is now over and the product is sold by Red Cross Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Barker
Battle Creek
Mich
Red Cross Drug Store
Daughters Plan Lee Birthday Observance Sunday
Mrs. E. D. B. Lamar heads Georgia Division U D C program to mark General Lee's birthday. Annie Wheeler Chapter will host at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 3 pm January 19 1913 with pastors on platform and veterans seated near the platform. Daughters urged to wear U D C colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. B. Lamar
Georgia
General Lee
Annie Wheeler
Presbyterian
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Veterans
R. A. Edmondson
R. J. Gailbreath
Robert E. Lee
The
Jesse Dodd
J. I. Oxford
L. K. Smith
Miss Annie Maude New Hosts Jokers Club Meeting
Miss Annie Maude New entertained the Jokers Club on Tuesday afternoon. After a pleasant meeting, sandwiches pickles and crackers with coffee were served. Members present included Luta Boykin Elma Boykin Julia Sox Jennie Mae Herrin Lucille Shell and Alice Weems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Maude New
Jokers Club
Luta
Elma Boykin
Julia Sox
Jennie Mae Herrin
Lucille Shell
Alice Weems
Central Baptist Church Services and Church Activities
Sunday morning and evening services led by the pastor. Morning topic Woman's Rights Is a Parable from Numbers 27 5. Evening topic The Snare of the Fowler from Psalms 91 3. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Mid week prayer meeting at 7 p m Ladies Missionary Society meets 1 Monday at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fowler
Ladies Missionary Society
Obituary for M. J. Sailors in Georgia church record
Obituary notes M. J. Sailors born March 2 1835 Hall county Georgia joined Hopewell church 1862 moved to Carroll county 1896 joined Oak Grove 1909 died November 11 1912 and buried November 12 1912 with Christian rites by Rev J T Layton and J L Williams and Oak Grove church resolutions recognize him as a devoted father and member and publish notice in county papers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sailors
Hall County
Old Hopewell
Said County
Carroll County
Oak Grove
Pleasant Hill
J. T. Layton
J. L. Williams
Oak Grove Church
Important Lectures at A and M School Next Week
The A and M School invites farmers in Carroll County to a two day itinerant agricultural school in Carrollton on January 22 and 23. Georgia State College of Agriculture experts will present about soil fertility butter making spraying lime feeding farm animals peach culture vegetable gardening crop rotations dairy cattle care cooperative buying and the cattle tick. Lectures run all day with J H Melson delivering introductory remarks and invitations extended to all interested attendees.
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State College
A. & M School
Carroll County
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Athens
Carrollton
Southeastern States Lead in Cotton Mill Building in 1912
President Finley of the Southern Railway notes 1912 saw 37 new mills in the US, 20 in the Southeast, with 427000 spindles and 6450 looms added there. He says the South’s gains surpass other regions, confirming its dominance in mill capacity and cotton consumption.
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Southeastern States
Washington, D. C
Finley
Southern Railway Company
United States
Southeastern
South
Parcel Post Rates and Their Intended Meaning
A full table outlines the parcel post rates, followed by a prompting question on whether the new law is interpreted as intended. The item presents a concise notice-like summary of the rate schedule and its legal framing for readers.
Postal rates for parcels four ounces and under
Parcels up to four ounces cost one cent per ounce or fraction. Parcels over four ounces use the pound rate, with any fraction of a pound counted as a full pound, per the accompanying table.
Practical Scout Work At Mt Zion Seminary
Mt Zion Seminary forms a Boy Scouts troop with James L Robb as Scout Master and Clifton Martin as assistant. The domestic science department shows strong results with girls already receiving orders for light bread cakes and other culinary products.
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Mt. Zion Seminary
Mt. Zion
James L. Robb
Clifton Martin
Parcels Post Opens New Avenues For Farmers
The Parcels Post advocates a clumsy but pivotal post system after 1913 enabling farmers to reach towns with farm produce. It highlights rural route local rates, eggs packed in compartments, and a shift toward direct consumer trade while warning about restricted goods and special stamps.
Bowdon elects G W Burson Jr mayor in 1913 vote
In Bowdon the 1913 municipal election chose G W Burson Jr as mayor with councilmen A E Fleming I H P Beck J C Styles and W T Beck. Planned projects include a new waterworks and light plant and street paving. Bowdon population now exceeds one thousand and a move to form a new county with Bowdon as county seat was likely to be debated at the 1913 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdon
G. W. Burson, Jr
Messrs
A. E. Fleming
I.H. P. Beck
J. C. Styles
W. T. Beck
Bowden
Villa Rica New Era Resumes Publication Under Woods
The Villa Rica New Era returns after a suspension with editorial and business management by Charles Ezra Woods. The first issue under Woods is described as bright and promising, and the paper is rejoining exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Rica
New Era
Charles Ezra Woods
Mr. Woods
Local Notes From Hulett Area Community
Hulett S J Embry of Newnan spent Saturday in the community. Kendrick McWhorter left for Ox Ford Ga to visit sister Mrs Hughes. School opened Monday with Helen Brown principal and Ruth Fletcher and Quillian Hinesley assistants. Ninety seven pupils enrolled and more expected. T W Richards and Homer Jones visited relatives in Douglas County. Nelson Hinesley returned to Resaca Ga after a few days home. J W Lewis nearly completed a new residence. Cliff Marchman passed through distributing Merrell Brothers circulars. G T Hall of Clem spent Sunday with homefolks. County surveyor Cook surveyed locally this week. T R Sewell teaching at Little Bethel with seventy four pupils enrolled. Remember the C L C Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Embry
Newnan
Kendrick McWhorter
Hughes
Oxford
Helen Brown
Quillian Hinesley
Ruth Fletcher
T. W. Richards
Tom Stovall
Homer Jones
Misa Nora
Douglas County
J. W. Lewis
Cliff Marchman
Hulett
Merrell Brothers
G. T. Hall
Clem
Cook
T. R. Sewell
Little Bethel
Progressive Farmer on Marketing Opportunities
The publication argues that expanding marketing opportunities will reveal greater usefulness, leading to lower rates and a more convenient, serviceable system as it becomes widely adopted. It emphasizes progressive improvements and practical benefits for users.
Chronic Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Brook lyn Advertiser
A testimonial from $. F. Fish of Brook lyn Mich claims Chamberlain's Tablets cured his chronic constipation described as the worst case. The ad notes for sale by Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
Red Cross Drug Store
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MR. Z. F. Matthews
Lee
Miss Annie Maude New
Central Baptist Church
M. GC. Taylor
J.T. Moors
J. W. Sratuincs
Hon
J. H
J. E. Tur
Ington
IG. W. Firor
G. W. Firot
3. E. Turlington
J. Win, Hart
J. E. Turlington
J. Wm, Hart
Parcel Post
al Rh
Boy
Nelson Hinesley
Resaca, Ga
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