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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1886
Page
3
An old advertisement touts fresh cider and lemonade with free delivery, mentions milling feed for cows horses and hogs, and Grate and Blacksmith Coal. The copy references Gov var and fresh jot water around a meal, urging readers to call and see the shop within corporate limits.
W J Stewart offers a warranty on Stewart shoes made from tannery skins with strong stitching, various styles and sizes, promising a free replacement pair if the test fails. Also advertising McCord & Shaw Best tobacco from Traylor & Spencer Henry county Virginia, and a general sale of flour, muslins, and hats with low prices and free city delivery.
Local items report deaths and injuries from a tree thunderstorm and a farm accident looms. Bowdon scenes include a fire destroying John Stogner Jr home and community support, plus county politics, mail delays, and local business ads. Carroll County election debates and executive committee shifts reflect a tense Democratic gathering as delegates are chosen for the gubernatorial convention.
Whitesburg items report preacher missing at a Baptist church service, a sermon by Frank J. Amis, and a new issue of The Druggist from Whitesburg. W. C. Wright to study law in Newnan, possible county-seat talks, and railway survey rumors from Marietta to Salt Springs. Katie McMichael leaves for Jackson. Sunday school picnic at H W. L. Morrows. Adam Whistenhunt sustains serious hand injury at Wilson's mill. medical aid provided by Dr. Burnett and Dr. Brown.
A heated exchange in Nat vs Wall letters critiques a band named the B B B and honors for Gordon. The writer defends bacon praise, questions honorary mentions, and laments limited public ambition while asserting personal stance on civic recognition. The piece hints at broader community tensions and local cultural pride.
A long reader letter nugget recounts gatherings in Temple and nearby areas. It mentions an outdoor singing at Burns school house led by Prof. Lipscomb and Rev. Stallings, a large open-air crowd, and a dinner hosted by local residents. Weather damage, a seven and a half foot snake killed, and community updates follow including farming progress and upcoming Gen Gordon visit with an all-day singing.
Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama Railway timetable shows eastbound passenger service. Details readable: timetable number 1, time of departure and arrival not fully legible. Named places include Savannah and North Alabama region.
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