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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1886
Page
2
A garbled news fragment from the Macon Telegraph reports on usury, mortgages, high license, and local officials in Greenville. It references the Vindicator and York World, with mention of a meeting and concerns about financial schemes impacting residents.
Epironiun Press reports a rare north west blizzard struck Florida January 8 lasting three days. Temperatures from 44 to 23 degrees caused orange damage but overall sectional loss appears minor while middle and northern areas face greater impact.
The Haralson Banner reports Lucius John son also known as J T Smith forged a note on Mr Lipham sold to several merchants in Tallapoosa. Lipham and Turmlin suspected forgery, Tuggle of Tenley and Tuggle aided by Darnell secured the forger near Mt Zion. Johnson resisted then was jailed to await grand jury action.
A Louisville Courier-Journal note recalls Mrendricks kindness to a poor barefoot boy during a November snowstorm. Hendricks' charity sees him lend shoes to the boy as he waits in stocking feet for his sister Nannie to return with them.
The Rutledge's Monthly February issue offers a $20 reward for the longest verse in the Old Testament (non revised edition). Submit by February 10, 1866 with 20 cents in silver or postal notes. If multiple correct answers, the prize is divided. Winner announced February 15, 1886 from Reavledge Publishing Company, Eniston, Pa.
Middling cotton brings in this market at three dollars per unit. Prices reflect the current market conditions. Local growers assess exports and demand as the season progresses.
The article details weather signaling flags and codes for temperature, including color and shape meanings. It explains White, Black, and Orange markers, thermometer readings, and how to interpret shifts in temperature and weather conditions from the signals. It notes color and square markers denote air temperature, while Nos 1 2 3 indicate rising or falling trends and extremes.
The Southern Bird Agency in Caneyville Penn lists a range of canary varieties for shipment across four states. Prices shown include Mexican Double Yellow at 80 and Tomman Blue Head at 88, with male or female birds available. Safe delivery and express options offered by the agency based in Campbell County.
A timetable item from December 21 1993 notes Savannah Griffin and North Alabama RB. It states another train departs Griffin at 6 10 am and arrives Carrollton at 10 30 am, then leaves Carrollton at 11 and reaches Griffin at 4 pm. The entry lists William Rogers as General Superintendent.
Garo Carroll County notices call all creditors and next of kin to appear at I G C McDaniel's office within legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to I. G. McDaniel on Mrs E J McDaniel's estate. Dated January 28, 1886.
St Nicholas announces its 1885 86 leading features including a long serial by Frances Hodson Beret a Christmas story by W J Tuwns humorous pictures by his daughter a new tale Gronch Wastinetos by Ha j Sevhver and many others with contributions from Seloil and A C A K, plus poems and departments. The monthly periodical edited by Mary Mapes Dodge Price offers serials, sketches, and children focused content for young readers.
Carroll Masonic Institute announces the Spring Term begins Monday January 11, 1886, continuing six months. Primary and lower grades offered with low monthly rates and ten percent discount for advance payments. Board available free of charge in the building. Pro-rated public funds for year students. Principal H H Brows and Miss Ansnie Brows lead the school.
Scant readable text shows a retail sale notice with items listed and bottom prices. The fragment mentions dolls debris merchandise and various goods. References to Willow wattle and other unusable items appear with garbled product names and unclear dates or locations.
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