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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1886

Page

3

Mules for Lumber and Wagon Trade Offered in Georgia

Large mules available for exchange for lumber lathes shingles and saw dust samples furnished by mail express or freight J G Trurr Co LaGrange Ga Will add two cars of wagons and buggies J G T Co Notice to Teachers Teachers must contract with the Board before starting schools otherwise not recognized By order of the Board July 6th 1886 in Georgia political notices discuss the 36th senatorial district and election tactics including Douglas Coweta Meriwether counties and railroad commission positions mentions of Reed and local names and some auction notes

J. G. Trurrr & Co LaGrange Ther Board M. Re Ressenn C. S.C Douglas Campbell Coweta Meriwether Joe James James Railroad Commission cAnd Coweta County Oussidy Tames

Local notices and community chatter in Carrollton

In Carrollton area news and posts, residents report visits by Mr Goan Hyde of Newnan, clothing bargains at Burgey & Stoxiocks, and relatives like Mr Julius Meadows of Union Springs Alabama stopping by. Weather improves for harvest, with reports of cotton crops and local elections findings, plus church activities and a Texas letter from Judge Shelnutt.

Burgey & Stoxiocks Julius ‘Meadows Union Springs Alabama Carrollton

Misses Parks and Local Notices From Whitesburg

Whitesburg notes report visits by Misses Carrie and Lizzie Parks of Eatonton to J D Moore and plans of men to bring wives home. J S Moore and H G Almon traveled to Milledgeville. O E Roberts and wife visited Campbell county relatives. Annie Boyd returned to Banning after Atlanta visit. W A Nelson of Bremen visited relatives. Three Bowdon College graduates to teach summer schools at New Hope Dorris's Mill and New Lebanon in Coweta. Prof. Brock's school opened July 5. John O Moore visits his father LGW Moore. Mrs. W Culpepper recovering to ride train and stay with relatives. John W Duncan had a mate last Sunday. Rev W W Wordsworth to preach July 10 at 7 45 p m. Miscellany notes county honors since 1839 overdue. sick sister-in-law in Douglas county described as hope less after two months illness. Upper route via Morrows and Hollands Mill reported crop conditions and chat with Judge L Holland.

Whitesburg J. T.d.versonal Carrie Lizzie Parks Eatonton J.D. Moore J.S. Moore H.G. Almon Milledgeville O.E. Roberts Campbell County Annie Boyd Banning Atlanta W. A. Nelson Bremen Bowdon College W. W. Wordsworth Newnan Carroll Wr. Springer Robert H.springer Douglas County Morrow's .& Holland Judge L. Holland

Protracted services, fall term, and local notes in Villa Rica

Protracted services will commence at the Presbyterian church next Friday night. Prof. John Mable opens the fall term of his school on Monday the 12th, with notably low tuition rates. Rev. Mr. Malone preached at the Methodist church Sunday night. Despite wet weather, corn and cotton crops look well and farmers keep grass down. Mat Winn was arrested for liquor selling but released after trial. The colored community celebrated the fourth with dancing, using a vacant storehouse for entry fees. the event passed without disturbance. A Sunday evening dispute among young men nearly turned violent but was settled in court. Joe Marper was bitten by a dog while attempting to kill it, leaving a painful leg wound for a couple days. Status unknown.

Villa Rica Presbyterian Church John Mable Malone Methodist Church Mat Winn Joe Marper Clem Joel Revy James R. Turner Nome W.E. Drake Ogletree Hom Alfred Priday Oak Mountain W.L. Davenport J. N. Jones W. J. Stephens Mr. D Messiah Charlie J. Levins X* Monroe White A. M. Davenport Bowdon White Professor Atkinson Heard County Cobb Bell Osk Mountain Fox Griffin Spaulding County Mry Wise

Neighborhood wild cat hunt reported by Buffalo paper readers

A reader from Buffalo recounts neighbors in a wild cat hunt last Thursday morning. He notes Mr. Wm. S$. Bonn as the only participant of interest in the sparse, letters-to-the-paper reminiscence.

John Bonner Buffalo Swamp W .S. Bonner Wm. S$. Bonn

Oak Mountain community notes of crops and faith

In a vintage record from Oak Mountain region, residents report sick neighbors including Mrs S. O. North, reflect on a child’s July 2 death, and note a strong Sabbath School and prayer meetings. Local chatter covers a Buckeye Force Pump purchase, a wild goose chase, a wind and rain storm damaging crops, and social visits. A windup of wet spells hints at upcoming rain. church events and school plans for Bowdon and Oak Mountain are outlined with community hope.

Agricultural Club Sees Busy Session as Membership Grows

Mrs Nathan Jones was stricken down quite ill last week. The Agricultural Club here held a lively session Saturday as its membership continues to increase.

Nathan Jones Agricultural Club

Immigrant tale from Brazil voyage to Rio de Janeiro

A long narrative recounts a voyage from Cuba to New York, then to Rio de Janeiro, with stops at St. Thomas Para Vernam buco Santos and Iguape. The writer describes imperial courtesies, a crowd seeking the emperor, and vivid scenes of Brazilian religious festivals including Saint John’s Day celebrations with fireworks and Catholic rites.

Cuba New York Rio Hone North America St. Thomas Para Vernambuco Bahia Rio de Janeiro Empire of Brazil Tio Dome Pedro Santos Iguape Christ Isis Virgin Mary Sycape Saint John’s

Sxtra Prest Jars Fire Sale in Woodberry Market

A large lot of fruit jars offered for sale in Woodberry at 2 dollars per quart and 2.50 per half gallon per dozen. The seller promotes the jars as the best on the market.

Fragmented political notice reflects electoral tensions and ads

The piece laments a conservative meeting electing delegates to the gubernatorial convention and critiques party allegiance. It cites tax collection, education costs, and a dismissive editor, followed by an unrelated sale notice for Rhudy & Spurlock clothing and a coffin provider. The Coweta convention voted two to one against James Yrasenas ten.

Cowetn James Yrsenas

Weather Signals and Flag Codes for Temperature and Cyclones

The article explains flag signals for weather notes such as white flags for Faic or ?, blue for General Radas, and black triangle for general temperature, with numeric thresholds and a white flag with black square for colder weather. It also describes No 6 orange flag with black symbols signaling the approach of a cyclonic wind, and notes these signals are issued ahead of temperature changes or storms.

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