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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
7
Visitors to Atlanta note Piedmont Hotel offers 300 guest rooms and 150 private baths with modern conveniences. Under Harvey & Wood management the fire-proof property earns a strong reputation for cleanliness and reasonable rates for rooms and meals.
The hotel operates on the European plan with room rates listed for without bath at 1.50 and 2.00 per day and with bath at 2.50 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 per day A liberal reduction applies when two or more persons share a room.
An ad offers Smith's Sure Kidney Cure promising to benefit or cure kidney trouble. It guarantees a refund if not satisfied and lists Johnsons Drug Co as the seller with a price of 50 cents.
The article recalls campaigns in Samar and Calbayog with details from the diary of campaigns and quotes from the Atlanta Constitution. It describes a 150 man American expedition, hardships including lack of rations, a perilous river trek led by Lieutenant Perkins to secure provisions, and a roster of Carrollton county volunteers who left in 1861 under Captain A. Burke and listed officers and soldiers across multiple ranks.
Notice to creditors to render accounts and claim owed amounts to Cook as administrator of J B Williamson estate. Debtors to the deceased must pay promptly. Dated May 9 1907. Williamson dies in county.
Prompt cough and cold remedy praised for babies and children and suitable for every family member. It contains honey and tar, tastes like maple syrup, contains no opiates and does not constipate. Sold by Dr. J D Hamrick.
Advertisement notes a small easy to take pill that is safe and effective for headaches. It calls DeWitt's Little Early Riser a pleasant remedy and lists Dr. J. D. Hamrick as the seller.
Advertisement lists discounted damask fabrics in multiple sizes with reduced prices from original amounts. Includes 72 inch, 64 inch, and 42 to 64 inch damasks, table sets with 12 matching napkins, Caen linen towels, and Turkish bath towels in various prices. Shown goods emphasize quality and limited availability.
Antique lace curtains priced at 4.50 net. Lace curtains 3.00. Marseilles spreads in extra and large sizes. Colored and white spreads described as very pretty.
Beginning Saturday June 1st the millinery line is offered at greatly reduced prices with dresses and headwear for Ladies Misses and Children. Warehouseman of Carrollton GA hails goods as best yet while Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets advertise stomach relief and related products with testimonials from local residents.
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