Carrollton City Council Minutes July 26 1908
The Carrollton Georgia council met with Mayor Pro Tem Burns presiding. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and adopted. A motion directed the treasurer to set aside sinking funds for three additional school bonds and report. Delinquent street taxes were to be pursued after August 15. Treasurer’s report showed balances and disbursements including street work, lighting, salaries, jail, curbing, cemetery, and school expenditures with a remaining balance of 44.00 and sinking funds 80.18.
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Carrollton
J. M. Burns
Next Meetings
Ieetria
S Joes
Aslary
Jdse
Prioners
Brodnax
Treas
E. B. Merrell J. M. Burna
Pro
Harris Buys Parlor Barber Shop In City Deal
O. B. Harris announces the purchase of the Parlor Barber Shop from Jim Jackson and invites the public to call for top class tonsorial work. He lists F. B. Hood and Jim Jackson in the shop and seeks patronage.
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O. B. Harris
Jim Jackson
F. B. Hood
Annrocistad
Broken Lenses Offer Quick Repair With Prescription Help
A neurologist Dr ES Bringhurst advises patients to bring a piece of broken glasses to match lenses for repairs. If the frames are intact, the broken piece isn’t needed and the original prescription is available for rework.
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ES Bringhurst
Carroll County Masonic Convention Opens August Fifth
The Carroll County Masonic Convention convenes with Carroll Lodge on August fifth and will exemplify all three degrees. Officers of each lodge are urged to be present and the day will focus on impressing the work as adopted by the Grand Lodge of Georgia. One evening sale: one third to one half off on summer millinery and baby caps at Baskin Baskin.
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Carroll County
Carroll Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Georgia
Baskin & Baskin
Lit Mu Club Plans Yearbook and Study Schedule
The Executive Committee of the Lit Mu Club met at Mrs. Adamson's home to plan the 08 09 yearbook. The Elizabethan Era study continues with The Taming of the Shrew to be read in October. February to May features Georgia counties and American musical composers. Annie Pace was elected new member to replace Nell Mandeville who moves to Newnan after September.
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Lit Mu Club
Katherine Fain
Marion West
Margaret Simonton
W. C. Adamson
Adamson
Georgia
Annie Pace
Nell Mandeville
Newnan
Memorial for Uncle Remus Proposed in Atlanta
In a letter from Atlanta dated 1908 supporters of the Juvenile Protective Association seek donations to build a Memorial Home named for Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus. The plan includes a school gymnasium workshop and playground on 1429 acres, with cottages and a capitol as the core of a Juvenile State education complex. Contributions go only to the association and are requested via Treasurer W R Hammond.
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Frignos
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Atlanta
Julian Harris
W. R. Hammond
E. C. Calloway
W. R. Hammond Crawford Jackson
Sale at Carrollton Depot by Central of Georgia Railway
Auction scheduled August 11 1908 at 10 o'clock a m at Carrollton Georgia depot to sell sewer pipe 8 inch and 12 inch with Y s friends and atopps for cash to cover freight and storage charges.
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Ware’house
Carrollton
Central of Georgia Railway
Johnny Comes Marching Home From Chickamauga Camp
The second platoon of Co. G sth Ga Regt reported home with all men present and few casualties after a stay at Chickamauga encampment. Seven days of drills and three sham battles preceded a grand Monday review. Soldiers, sunburnt and weary, described meals and routines and readiness to repeat the experience.
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Co. G. Sth Ga. Regt
Chickamauga
Co. G
Tennessee
Carroll
Cedartown
Carroll Medical Society Sees Active Meeting and Plans
The Carroll County Medical Society held a well attended meeting with nineteen members and a clinic. It discussed the Fourth District Convention to be held the third Tuesday in September and formed committees for entertainment, program and arrangements, and banquet.
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Carroll County Medical Society
H.R. Marchman
W. L. Fitts
W. H. Malone
J. C. Brock
J. B. Camp
T. G. Sheats
J.D. Hamrick
J. F. Cole
Society
Drs
H. J. Goodwin
Creel Jewelry Co Delivers New Novelties Flash
Almost every day we receive new novelties in jewelry from Creel Jewelry Co. Each shipment expands the store's display with unique pieces. The notes emphasize variety and presentability for customers seeking fresh styles.
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Creel Jewelry Co
Mandeville Mills Directors Host Southern Barbecue for Guests
Directors of Mandeville Mills entertained numerous Atlanta and state guests at an outdoor park barbecue hosted by L C Mandeville. Guests toured the mills after a full afternoon of speeches by J A Aycock S J Boykin Hamilton Hogan H O Lovvorn and L C Mandeville.
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Mandeville Mills
Atlanta
L. C. Mandeville
J. H. Pitts
Pitta
G. H. West
J. A. Aycock
S. J. Boykin
John Hill
Hamilton Hogan
South
H. O. Lovvorn
Mc. L C. Mandeville
R. W. Davis
Billy’ Broadfort
Lowell Machine Company
W. T. Winn
Westinghouse Electric Co
W. P. Burns
Rushton Cotton Mills
Griffin
W. T. Bryan
Athen Mills
R. B. Bliss
General Fire Extinguisher Co
Mr. Merritt
Southern Belting Co
Mr. Clay
Local Atlanta Figures Attend Mill Directors Meeting
A gathering in Atlanta included Electric Constructing Co. executives and Babcock-Wilcox representatives along with mill officials and ladies. Also present were promoters Messia, R. Lee Sharpe, Lyle, School officials N. A. Horton, R. Dozier and Capt. C. M. Speer among others.
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Ton
The
Electric Constructing Co
Mr. Mauritz
Babcock-Wilcox
Atlanta
Messia
R. Lee Sharpe
Lyle
Eupehy School
N. A. Horton
R. Dozier
Capt. C. M. Speer
Bremen social notes and local business appeals
Bremen Gateway itemizes residents visiting from Carrollton and trips through Bremen with numerous social mentions. Advertisements note a hardware store move and sales, a buggy and surrey purchase, a five room house for sale near City Park, and local jewelry and novelties offerings from Creel Jewelry Co.
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City Park
W. W. Baskin
Baskin & Baskin
Money Matters Urges Quick Arrangements
Cash deals and loan terms promoted by R. D. Jackson urge prompt action to secure favorable terms. Call now to lock in rates and avoid later rush.
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R. D, Jackson
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Council Proceedings
Masonic Convention
Sale
Johnny
Carroll Medical Society
Bremen
T. E. Maxwell
Jamie Bledsoe
Davis York
Oscar A. Bryant
Annie Mae Perdue
Imogene Wilson
Beu'ah Garrett
Estelle Acklin
Joe Gacle
Tallapoosa
W. J. Stewart
Heaton Bros
Joe Harris
Minnie Smith
Mary Long
Helen West
DeWitt
Hatmrick
Newline
Just Received
Sewart & Fleming
Central OF Georgia Railway CO
Chattanooga
Hattanooga
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