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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
4
The Carrollton based official Carroll County paper announces the motto for the coming decade as Good Roads. The notice appears in the July 29 1909 issue under the local and long distance section of the Prissy Kelly Brown Kelly and Brown Epistoa and Proprietors.
The inquiry asks for the count of Democratic senators and representatives who do not favor a protective tariff on any item. It targets members opposing tariffs across all goods and sectors, seeking a precise tally within the party.
A rhetorical urging to Prohibitionists and anti near beer advocates in Georgia to unite under a proverb about unity. The message emphasizes the value of education as the best investment next to Christian character for young men and women.
Readers praise camping as a healthy pastime that reconnects them with nature and provides relaxation from daily work. The passage endorses outdoor living and the value of fresh air and leisure in a simple, rustic setting.
County Sunday school workers will assemble in our city next Saturday and Sunday. The event is welcomed with cordial hospitality as the workers are said to perform an important and beneficial service.
The speaker endorses adding cheaper automobile makes to the free list, arguing faster progress for everyone including newspaper men and the public.
A reader cites a biblical verse from Nahum 2 4 about chariots racing the streets and flashing like torches. The Conyere Free Preas notes the vivid automobile metaphor drawn from scripture.
Marietta Journal notes a man with many motherless children often disperses them among relatives while a woman left with fatherless children keeps them together and supports the family, claiming women gain energy when left without a man.
The regular monthly business meeting of the Park Improvement Association will be held next Wednesday at 4 30 in the park. All who are interested are required to be present.
Rev W E Dozier preached the first of three sermons on Christian Life at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday night. The talks use magic lantern views from Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress. The next two sermons are scheduled for the first and second Sunday nights in August.
The Normal Singing Class presents a public concert at the close of the school day on Thursday night August 5. An admission fee will be charged to help defray expenses and everyone is invited to attend.
All jurors, parties and witnesses summoned to attend the June term City Court of Carrollton must attend court beginning Monday August 2 1909. James Beall Judge.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance during the prolonged illness and passing of the wife. Signed by C M Boynton, acknowledging help from friends neighbors and sympathizers.
Public sale at the Central of Georgia Railway depot in Carrollton Georgia on the first Tuesday in September between 10 A M and 4 P M. Cash bid to cover freight and charges owed to the company with pine wood cards to be sold as property of A N Hudgins. Date July 26 1909. J L Guill Agent.
A period ad touts Dr King's New Lie Pills as relief from night time rest disturbances caused by calomel croton oil or aloes pills. The copy claims the pills cleanse the system and cure colds headache constipation malaria for 25 cents at John son Drug Co.
In an Argonaut excerpt, J M Barrie recalls choosing literature over a drum profession, facing disapproval from maiden aunts and his ambitious mother. A pivotal memory centers on an old tailor who inspired him while pondering fame, aging, and Grub Street dreams.
A learned hobo quizzes his companion about dog bites and hydrophobia. The companion jokes about Nixon and water fear, then asserts he has lived with the illness all his life, claiming never to notice a problem. The exchange blends humor with a nod to a medical term.
When Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz arrived in London to marry George III the crowd cried pug. The princess asked what it meant and the Duchess of Ancaster explained it as God bless your majesty with quick wit and no hesitation.
A reflective statement notes money cannot buy sunsets or the warmth of a child's greeting. It asserts a well furnished mind offers richer amusement than wealth, as thoughts interact like children at play.
Old rivals Buchanan and Carrollton meet next Friday afternoon at 3 30 at the A M Grounds for a fair fundraiser game. Tickets available at Camp's. Expect a close contest with evenly matched teams.
The Rome reunion of the 1st and 6th Georgia Cavalry scheduled for the first Wednesday in August is postponed to the third Wednesday in August the 18th for the benefit of farmers. The passenger agent offers reduced Confederate rates one cent per mile within Georgia. Comrades, note the change and govern yourselves accordingly. J. L. Cobb G. W. Merrell
Willis Harper and family near Clem spent Sunday with J A Hammond and family. Sunday school at this place was well attended. Several from this place attended preaching at Liberty Sunday. Misses Ethel and Lela Jones attended Sunday school. Rev C Dial spent Saturday night with W O Hammonds. J B Williamson and family visited Lee Brown's. Bevy Williamson visited grandparents Saturday. Neel and Oak Grove praised. J S Camp and family visiting relatives near Bremen. J S Williamson on a Whitesburg business trip. Walter Williamson attended Sunday school. School at this place progresses nicely under Miss Carrie Casper. Singing at G T Johnsons enjoyed by all.
Camp Drug Co offers a booklet by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin describing plain truths about rheumatism. It invites readers to obtain the booklet and a free trial treatment for a discouraged friend in the area, urging kindness to someone discouraged by failed remedies.
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