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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1914

Page

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Tax Commissioners Urge Fair Tax Valuations in Carroll County

Carroll county tax commissioners announce February 1 as the opening for tax returns. They urge precise itemization of property to ensure fair valuations and equality in taxation. They emphasize cooperation, avoidance of dodges, and urge taxpayers to reveal exact property details for less burden and smoother administration.

Carroll County Commission D. F. Pearce J. W. Pentecost T. F. Sykes

For Sale A Good Store House and Lot in Jake Carroll County

For sale a good store house and lot in Jake Carroll county on easy terms. One of the best country stands in the county. Will take a good horse and buggy in exchange. Apply quick to James Beall Carrollton Ga 1-15-41.

Jake Carroll County James Beall Carrollton

Carroll County Farm Demonstration Fund Meeting Set

A Carrollton meeting in the county courthouse on Thursday February 5 at 1 PM will hear reports from the farm demonstration and boys corn club fund committee. Officials warn only a $500 goal stands between continuation or discontinuation, urging every citizen, business professional or farmer to subscribe through Hon. E. T. Steed or local papers.

Carrollton Court House Carroll County Carroll E. T. Steed Carroll County Times Carroll Free Press

Public Library Opens on M W F Afternoons

The Public Library operates Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 pm. It grows more popular weekly with new registrants. Librarian handles about 35 books daily, 40 borrowed on Monday afternoon. Patrons must remain seated until served, causing crowding and occasional disarray in shelves.

Arbor Day Observed by Maple Street School

Arbor Day activities at Maple Street School featured students from all grades taking part in a program that culminated with planting a tree on the campus. The event reflected careful preparation by teachers and pupils and impressed local patrons with the school system’s broad program.

Maple Street

Demonstration yields boost 1913 Georgia crops in Carroll County

In 1913 Carroll County saw 40 cotton demonstrators on 200 acres yield 260000 pounds seed cotton worth 16898.50, a net gain of 9363.50 over ordinary methods. 37 corn demonstrations on 111 acres produced 4945 bushels worth 4945, net gain 2942. 4 cat demonstrations on 4 acres produced 320 bushels worth 192, net gain 132. Over 300 boys participated in the corn club, with 137 reporting and 10 exhibits.

Carroll County Corn Club Jackson Atlanta

Car for sale Two passenger 20H P by J G Cheney

Two passenger 20 horsepower automobile offered for sale by J G Cheney at a low price. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a bargain listing for a small early motor vehicle.

J. G. Cheney

Tabernacle Baptist Sunday Services and Meetings

Tabernacle Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 9:30. Rev J I Oxford preaches morning and night with sermons All At It from Acts 8 4 and Gods Warnings to Preacher and His Plea to Sinners from Ezekiel 3 8 11. B Y P U devotional at 6 30 with Geo Jackson, Woman's Missionary Society Mondays 3 pm, prayer Wednesdays 7 15, Teachers meeting at 61 Dixie street Friday 7 pm.

J. I Oxford Geo. Jackson Woman's Missionary Society 8. S Dixie Street

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 1914

Presbyterian Church announces services on Sunday February 1 1914 at 11:00 am with the sermon Jesus and the Agnostic and at 7:00 pm with The Transforming Vision a youth oriented service. A prayer meeting Wednesday February 4 at 7:00 pm will cover The Seven Personages of Revelations.

Jesus

Pony Contest Voting Ends February at Carrollton Bank

Wm Lassetter asks friends to vote for him in the Pony Contest by Monday night February 2 and to leave votes with his father C B Lassetter at Carrollton Bank.

Papa C.B. Lassetter Carrollton Bank T Wm Lassetter

Lost note for 275 dollars in Carrollton Ga

Lost note for 275.00 on Robert and Young Houseworth in favor of Mrs. Nancy Black. Return to J. R. Common and receive reward. Carrollton Georgia Route 5.

Robert and Young Houseworth Nancy Black J. R. Common

Tax Receiver Nix commended for clear tax equalization article

State Tax Commissioner Jno C Hart commends A E Nix for the Carroll Free Press piece on the tax equalization law. He calls the article one of the strongest seen, praising its logic, good sense, and patriotism.

A. E. Nix John C. Hart Nix Office State Tax Commissioner Atlanta Carrollton Gas Carroll Free Press Jno C. Hart

Hyatt's Big Bargain Sale Promised by The Free Press

The Free Press highlights Hyatt's double page advertisement for a major sale. Mr Hyatt is noted for square reliable advertising and known to deliver bargains. Read the ad to save money and trust the sale's success.

Hyatt's Mr. Hyatt

Lost in Carrollton Pasture Two Heifers and Calf

Owner reports stray livestock in Carrollton Georgia. Two yearling heifers and one heifer calf are missing from a pasture. Contact Rev A A Pitman for identification and return.

Carrollton

Moving pictures spark debate in Carrollton hall

Mrs. E. B. Meadows defends the City Hall moving pictures amid concern over prizes and gambling. She praises the five reel show tied to Gen Lee's birthday, notes the venue’s comfort and reputable local managers, and warns against women’s solo work among criminal men, urging Christian yet prudent outreach.

Carrollton Bro. Times City Hall Bro, Times Gen. Lee Annie Wheeler Lee Moving Pictures Atlanta Gen. Sigel San Francisco E. B. Meadows

Watch Repair and Eye Exam Guaranteed at Red Cross Drug

In town, visit J. T. Coleman at Red Cross Drug Store on January 29 for watch repairs and eye examinations. Satisfaction guaranteed and absolutely guaranteed.

J. T. Coleman Red Cross Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Public Library Maple Street School Mandeville Mills W. H. Shaw W. J. Millican M. E. Griffin A. J. Baskin Co Creel & Harper Carrollton Hardware Co R. F. Hyatt G. C. Cook The Colonel McElroy Maine Arlington Cemetery Waoxhington Savana Harbor John McElroy Washington Tabernacle Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Carrollton, Ga State Tax Commissioner Hyatt A. A. Pitman
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