13 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
1
A sworn statement from Carrollton Bank shows assets totaling two hundred thousand seventy seven dollars and thirty two cents. J R Adamson, cashier, attests the figures as true to the bank’s ledgers on March 1, in Carroll County.
Whitesburg residents share updates on local activity. Col J A Kelley spends the week at home after graduating from Athens Law, Miss Mattie Caneland returns from Newnan millinery work, Prof F G Golden takes a new post in Newnan and departs Wednesday. Other items include recoveries from illness, travel to Jamestown contest winner Mary Lou Goodman, visitors from Dacula and East Point, Houston winter visit with Robert and Edgar Watkins Jr, and Hattie Smith remains very ill.
Cured beans at W D Bass and fresh prunes arrive there. Parker and Wood promote garden and field seeds in bulk. Carrollton Hardware Company offers durable paint. Stewart's advertises a stylish hat with appealing prices for ladies.
A Chicago mail order representative told Newspapermen in Iowa that advertising drives mail order success. He urged merchants to advertise widely and focus on communities not up to date in ads, saying furniture in under-advertised towns is flooded with literature and yields results. He claimed country merchants could cripple mail order by advertising freely and correctly.
Notice states an application will be made to the Georgia General Assembly in 1907 for passage of a local bill. It seeks to amend the 1885 act incorporating Roopville to extend corporate limits and for other purposes.
Notice states an application will be made to Georgia's 1997 legislature for a local bill to extend the corporate limits of the city of Carragion and for other purposes.
Notice of application to Georgia Legislature in 1907 for an act to authorize Temple to establish a public school system, provide for maintenance and support, create a board of school commissioners, and related purposes.
Notice offers lathe work for plastering on contract or by the yard. Phone 171. Will Hagan asks customers to call on Stewart Fleming successors of G W Fleming to save money before buying a buggy or Surrey.
The First Baptist Church of Carrollton passes a resolution honoring C. K. Henderson Jr. for three and a half years as Sunday School Superintendent. It notes his faithful service, resignation due to relocation, and wishes him God’s blessings and lasting memory among the brethren.
The treasurer L C Mandeville reports subscriptions total 10 976 50. Building work is progressing and May bills loom large. if June bills match May, funds will run out and work may stop. All subscribers and others are urged to pay promptly.
The Carroll Lodge No 69 F A M invites all Master Masons in good standing to attend work in the Masters degree next Saturday night June 15 at 7 00. J D Hamrick W M announces the event.
Advert says Walk Over shoes available at Jackson and Griffin in all styles with daily low prices.
The Baraca Class of First Baptist Church Carrollton Ga resolves to honor Prof G K Henderson retiring as Sunday school and public school superintendent. They praise his service, note Carrollton loss and Newnan gain, and express prayers and best wishes. Minutes copy to Henderson and county papers.
Notice offers a 120 acre farm 10 miles west of Cullman in Cullman county Alabama with 66 cultivated acres and 220 fruit trees. Two settlements, good water, proximity to school church store gin sawmill and grist mill within 4 miles. Sale for cash includes 2 mules wagon cow hogs farming tools. For details contact L. J. Roberson RK F D Vinemount Ala.
Ladies urged to seize the moment for affordable hats at Stewart's as reductions sweep the millinery department.
Program for July 16 and 17 1907 at Mt Zion Baptist Church Douglas County Ga includes devotional sessions welcome address preaching reports on 50 years church history and church life with leaders J N Morris J M Stallings T A Higdon F J Amos J J Shad dix W W Kelley W D Jones Dr J J Bennett G A Nunnelly and music by Profs Mullens Beall Bomar Lipsconch Hendon plus invitations to former members and local pastors.
An advertisement urges readers to take DeWitt s Little Early Risers when needing a pill. It promises a small, safe, pleasant and effective remedy that eases headaches and is sold by Dr. J D Haimride.
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