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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
6
The sermon notes Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi showing his burden and love for the saints. It contrasts worldly life with living for Christ and explains that dying brings gain, including heaven, Christ’s presence, and freedom from pain.
A lighthearted aside notes a wilted Christmas tree among charming sights and jokes about mintletoe as a lasting joy, reflecting seasonal whimsy in the Rome Tribune-Herald.
Advice for shutting drafts and saving heat in old houses. Use door strips or thick cloth to seal gaps under outer and interior doors. Tuck carpeting or thick fabric at the door bottoms to prevent cold air, and address cold windows around sashes while ensuring proper top ventilation.
Mr Amp Watson aged sixty four died at his home near Lowell on the 13th. A former soldier who served the last years of the Civil War he spent his later years farming. He leaves a wife and ten children five sons and five daughters. Funeral was held at the home with many relatives and friends and the body was laid to rest in Carrollton Cemetery.
Fred Harington of Philadelphia recalls traveling from the Potomac to the Gulf of Mexico for 35 years. He cites the 1907 panic as unusually swift to sidetrack, compares it with 1873 1893 panics, and predicts improving business with normal conditions by April. The Birmingham Age Herald notes his views.
A notice warns all persons not to hire or harbor Mack Glanton 17 who left the sender’s home without consent. The message identifies Sonny Glanton as the notifier.
Will be sold before the court house door in Jarrollton Ga on the first Tuesday in February 1808 at the courthouse to the highest bidder for cash the described property including a corn mill and a fifty horsepower engine and boiler made by R D Cole Mig Co of Newnan Ga to satisfy a mortgage in favor of Delker Bros Busey Company against J A Mutreki Seid machines now located at Jake Ga in the said county and operated by J A Mutreki This January 0th le W A GARRETT Sheriff
Guardian's sale by order of the Court of Ordinary of Carroll County Georgia at the courthouse steps in Bowdon between legal hours. The property consists of fifty acres more or less in Land Lot No. one hundred thirty four in Ninth Land District bounded by Indian Creek and Dr J L Louverne on the south, road to Lovvorius milkame known as the M K Hughey plied near Bowdon. Sold to benefit education of Matopinnie Mughey guardian for Mitthe and Cora Hughey. Jan d. ny
Public sale ordered by the Court of Ordinary to settle the estate of R. T. McCurdy. The property, a tract of land in Carroll County Georgia, 200 acres or thereabout, will be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in February between the usual hours. Proceeds to be distributed to heirs. Administrator in charge is R. D. McCurdy.
The defendant is summoned to appear personally or by attorney to answer in a Superior Court foreclosure action in Unrrall County. The hearing is set for the first Monday in April. failure to appear may result in judgment by default. Witness the Honorable KR. W. Fresman, Judge. Clerk: F. Pearor.
Public sale of twenty one shares of Whitesburg Banking Company capital stock Whitesburg Ga property of Jethro Jones deceased to be held at the courthouse door in Carrollton Ga on the first Tuesday in February. Administrator J F Jones executor. January 6 1900.
Georgi Carroll county Maryland and related parties filed for discharge from guardianship. Letters Pentecost and Belle Millican nee Almin seek removal. notices warn objections must be filed by February 1st or discharge will proceed. January 7th record by the Ordinary.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Carroll county the estate of the late Mrs N M Stephens will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in February 1909 at the court house door Bowdon Ga for cash. The sale includes a half interest in land sections described as parcels near Parsonage Lot J L Lovvorn mill lot J W Adamson lot H Dorr lot and Masonic lot with Wedowee street access totaling about twelve acres plus a half interest in a storehouse on 23 by 66 feet fronting College street and the half interest in land No 141 described as two acres deep three times. Sold to distribute to legal heirs of the estate P A Stephens administrator of Mrs N M Stephens Jan 4 1909.
In Carroll County Georgia the guardians of minor children of the deceased Mrs Anne Aderhold and others filed for a forma order to require the administrator of Mrs de throdines to execute titles to the guardians. The petition seeks permission to proceed under the estate of the deceased and will be acted on at the ordinary's office on the specified date.
Dr Shoop health coffee now includes a 25 cent Clover silvered No-Drip coffee strainer coupon in each 25 cent package. The advertisement promotes satisfaction and notes the coffee is made from pure toasted cereals malt and nuts. Burnett and Merrell sell the product.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Shoop Restorative for weak stomach heart or kidneys. It claims rapid results in five to ten days, low cost, and that the product targets nerves directly rather than drugs. Camp Drug Company sells it nationwide.
This notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a yearly remedy for colds. It claims to cure by laxative action while soothing throat irritation to stop coughing and notes availability from all druggists.
Brave firefighters suffer burns while fighting fires then use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to drive out pain. It claims to heal burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, bruises and skin eruptions quickly. The ad promises instant relief and lists a 25 cent price at Johnson Drug Co.
The Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports the president has helped hundreds of orphans using Electric Bitters for nine years. They praise its effects on stomach liver and kidney troubles and call it a top family medicine.
Professional card for Dr J H Powell in Atlanta Georgia offering eye ear nose and throat services. office hours 9 to 2 and 1 to g Sunday Otolaryngology office 315 16 Century Building Bell Phone Main 875.
Readable text lists Roop Building in Carrollton Georgia at Newnan Street with dentist Strickland J M. Room 149 described as i Phone access point.
Buford F Boykin operates as a dentist with offices in the Roop and Holderness Building and listings at phone 105.
Dr J E Cramer announces his Carrollton Georgia office located in the Roop Building at No 15 with telephone number 107 for patient appointments and inquiries.
L. J. Brock maintains an office in the Stewart Building above Harris Hardware Store with phone line 203.
Advertisement notes Adamson and Jackson, lawyers, arranging foreign capital loans on favorable terms for five years at 6 and 7 percent. Invitation to contact Jackson with names R and D for money.
Central of Georgia offers Mardi Gras excursion tickets to Mobile Pensacola and New Orleans on February 17 to 22. Return travel allowed up to March 1, 1909, with a $1 extension fee for an extension to March 13. Inquiries directed to nearest ticket agent.
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