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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
A second primary is ordered in every precinct on June 17 to decide between J A F Broom and G P Braswell, the top two candidates for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. W O Perry serves as Chairman and G A Hogan as Secretary.
Earnest invitation to a June 1 1908 meeting at the Carrollton Court House about locating a large canning factory. Baltimore’s M K Mackenzie to discuss the canning business and potential home market benefits for farmers, promising 50 to 100 dollars extra per acre. Attendees include C Wass C H Stewart T W Moore.
In Memoriam for Mrs Adeline Gouts Coats born June 1 1857 died March 12 1908. She joined M E Church then Beulah Baptist Church in 1907. Survived by husband W A Coats and six children. Her life reflected Christian virtue and cheerful endurance. A committee packet notes tender sympathy and publication.
A collage of short notes from Bremen and nearby towns covers visitors and engagements. J A Aycock and Jor Jr attend the Georgia State Cotton Seed Crushers Association meeting in Jacksonville. Mrs J W Hanna of Florida arrives to visit her mother Mrs E B Hearn. C R Mullins travels home from a county singing convention. Frankin business visitors and campus events at LaGrange Female College are noted, along with library head Miss Italy Simonton’s visit to Alexandria. The Mandeville mill plans and courtship announcements mix with society dinners, home relocations, a Honduras trip, and an Atlanta and Monroe engagement. A local wedding set for June 76th draws friends from Carrollton and beyond. Baskin & Baskin advertise travel, apparel, and goods as local life unfolds. An engraved umbrella tagged D F W is missing and to be returned.
Roop Hardware Co announces L. M. Paint agents offering zinc oxide derived paint mixed with white lead and linseed oil in large quantities. The cost is quoted at about $1.20 per gallon, presenting a cheaper alternative to shoddy cloth and paint.
The ad seeks a good cheap mule around 1000 pounds nine to ten years old. Contact L. C. Mandeville to arrange purchase or inspection.
The community enjoys pleasant farming weather. A Saturday Sunday meeting was held with many attending an all day singing at Shiloh, noted for strong music. Visitors include O. C. McGuire and wife from Waco, Uncle Trion Patterson, J. B. McGuire, J. D. Smith and wife visiting J. T. McGuire, and Henry Robin with Miss Vicle Robin traveling through Ourville.
In Carroll County Georgia W L Adamson executor of M J E Warner's will petitions the court for discharge from administration and a new letter of dismission. He asks all interested parties to show cause by the first Monday in July 1903 why discharge should not be granted.
Application for twelve months support from the estate of AC Helton deceased to be set apart by the court. Interested parties must show cause before the Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1908 why the petition should not be granted. Dated June 1 1908 Ordinary Cole
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