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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
1
Mr and Mrs G W Morris announce the marriage of their daughter Mattie to Mr Cart Carter. The ceremony occurred last Sunday afternoon at Lo'clock with Rev Huckaby officiating.
The Carroll County Democratic Executive Committee calls a meeting for August 6th on the First Tuesday. Business of importance requires a full attendance. W. O. Perry, Chairman.
The paper corrects an oversight from last week by confirming Hon. John R. Spence remains a candidate for the Legislature. The correction clarifies he has not withdrawn and is in the race to the finish.
Judge George Hillyer announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Georgia Railroad Commissioner. He notes eligibility for re election if the Democratic Primary on August 21 1912 favors him. He pledges to continue diligent service and commitment to justice and equal rights.
The Walker Lumber and Manufacturing Company, a local home enterprise, has been awarded the contract for the new school house on the west side. They will build the new Methodist parsonage on Newnan street and have begun work. They may bid for the City Hall contract as well, keeping money at home.
The Missionary Union announces Miss Hattie Roberts will return to Carrollton for two to three months. Appointments listed include Temple July 23 26 Pleasant Grove July 26 28 Carrollton July 29 Shady Grove July 30 August 1 Salem August 1 2 Roopville August 3 6 Abilene August 7 9 Lebanon August 10 11 Pleasant Hill August 12 14 Waco August 14 16 Pleasant View August 17 18 Macedonia August 19 20 Antioch August 21 22.
Messrs Brown and Chandler sold their soda fountain on Newnan Street to Mr O M Tift of Tifton Georgia. He will run a strict cash business at the stand and move his family here soon, expecting strong local patronage.
The Farmers Institute of this state under the State College of Agriculture discussed farm conditions with local educators and county farmers last Monday. Rain kept many away as farmers were behind with work, though attendees expressed hope for a return engagement with a larger crowd.
Misses Loy and Jennie Connell entertain in honor of Addie Hesterly of Villa Rica with croconole heart dice and a prize to Miss Alberta Alexander. Afternoon party by Mrs J M Baxter and Miss Alexander for their guest features games and ice course with several Temple young ladies present.
We express gratitude to friends for help and kind words during the illness and loss of our wife daughter and sister. May God bless you in this sad hour. Signed by P Shaffer Rowland Mrs W A Wier 8 5 Wier and Wife J M Walker and Wife
In line with the town's Cleaning Up effort, residents urge city authorities to install metal trash cans along main streets with "Garbage Can" stenciled on each. The proposal stresses low cost and improved street cleanliness by workers.
The Mt. Vernon Monitor argues equalization of taxes in Georgia does not raise overall taxes. It asserts that fairly assessing each property’s share would reduce taxes for honest taxpayers and criticizes the practice of shifting costs to passive or undervalued owners as barbaric.
A series of notices announce candidacies for Carroll County in the Lower House of the General Assembly. LH candidates include P. Beck M D Watkins John R Spence G A Hogan and G W Harper. They seek Democratic primary support in August and pledge service to voters.
A local hardware firm promotes its stock of 12 horse Suits Abs and related items, urging customers to hurry as shelves run low on popular survey and bust close stock.
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