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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
4
One year or more in arrears will be dropped from the mailing list if not settled by July 20, 1912. Unpaid accounts may be turned over to a lawyer for collection. notes payable next fall are offered to accommodate those lacking funds. Postal authorities require collection or cut off.
Heavy rain on Monday afternoon did considerable damage to farmers crops in Crawfordville. Social notes mention Joe Huggins and sister Lula visiting their brother W T Huggins near Smyrna and several local residents attending church and singing events over the weekend. Preaching at Crawfordville Sunday night drew a large crowd.
Our harness repair work is second to none Try us J. M. Butler Miss Olive Kingsbery spends week at Borden Wheeler Springs Mrs G W Bledsoe and son and Miss Edith McEntire of Cullman Ala visit Mr and Mrs T C Bledsoe and relatives Messrs C K Henderson and J A Mandeville visit Atlanta Tuesday Dr Sheffer's ad on page 4 will point the right track Read it.
The column praises Dr. Sheffer and his optical service, noting thousands of patients in Carroll County and urging others with eye strain or improper glasses to seek his examination. It highlights his fitting methods, home visits, and affordable charges, urging timely action and promising relief from headaches and eye fatigue.
To the Confederate Veterans of Carroll County five veterans have names on file for crosses of honor to be awarded soon. Additional applicants are invited to submit by November 1, 1912, as no further crosses will be bestowed after that date. Mrs. E. B. Meadows, Pres. A. W GU.D.C.
A Westminister Society of the Presbyterian Church flyer urges strict fly control to prevent disease. It warns flies spread typhoid scarlet fever diphtheria and tuberculosis from privies garbage and sick rooms. It prescribes screens traps poisons lime kerosene and prompt disposal of wastes.
Carrollton Hardware Co announces closing stock sale of 2 horse surreys with prices described as unaffordable to miss. Limited units remain as they wind down business.
The piece notes a barbecue at the A and M last Thursday with a large crowd of neighbors at Mrs. W. A. Trapp home. It also mentions Mrs. Charlie Moore’s illness improving and school starting with low attendance due to work. Other items include medical calls and visits among locals like Mig Lizz ie Bell Hinesley near Hulett and Whitesburg visits.
Save money and protect yourself from fakirs by reading the famous booklet Don't Get Stung. It costs 15 cents in stamps and will save you a thousand times. Money back is not pleased. J C McAuliffe Milledgeville Ga.
Carroll County voters are addressed by candidates announcing runs for the Lower House. LH P Beck, M D Watkins, John R Spence, Tama and G A Hogan declare intentions to seek the August Democratic primary and re election as applicable.
Mrs W J Perdue and children trip to Atlanta. Mr Will Summerlin of Newnan visits here. Miss Louise Smith of Bremen guest здесь July 4. Vanilla and strawberry creams at Holt Drug Co. Paul Benson of Newnan visited Hick Chandlers. Benson raised pea beans. sweet potatoes brought in by R R Holbrook. Annie Pace hosts Marie Collingsworth. Lucille Shell visiting Rome and LaFayette. Miss Lipscomb of Whitesburg visits. Mrs M E Chandler to Birmingham. Miss Tucker arrives from Conyers. Misses Almand hostesses. Eye care ad by Dr Sheffer. Mrs B F Taylor and baby visit Atlanta. Frank Moncrief of Newnan visits. Eugenia Mandeville hosts bridge. Miss Mamie Fitts guest of honor. Post cards of Carrollton views offered by Holt Drug Co. Sympathy extended to Wiley Cree family on baby’s death. Catarrh and neuralgia remedies advertised by Dr Shelfer.
An OCR fragment touts Dr Stoop providing immediate relief using Stoop Magic Ointment. It mentions rapid effects and a physician’s endorsement, but lacks verifiable details or sourcing.
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