16 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
1
Enthusiasm ran high in Carrollton as a mass meeting completed a $50,000 subscription. Over 100 citizens joined stock including leading shippers manufacturers and merchants. A committee will collect 5 percent of subscriptions this week and organize the company next week.
J M Muse, a long time Abilene area resident and former county tax collector, died last Tuesday at his home near Abilene aged seventy. He served as church clerk at Abilene Baptist and was honored by Carroll Lodge. Funeral services were led by Rev. J M D Stallings.
The residents near Concord Church and Hickory Level celebrate a new brick church. Bishop Candler will conduct the dedication service on the first Sunday in July, with expectations of a large turnout. The project stands as an example for nearby sister churches planning new houses of worship.
A wedding of local interest occurred Saturday June 4 in Atlanta as Miss Emma Butler formerly of this city wed Mr W C Lawrence of Atlanta. The ceremony surprised their intimate friends here who wish the couple a long and happy married life.
Notice is hereby given of the intention to apply to the General Assembly of Georgia for passage of a bill at its session in Igta with the following caption A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Carroll approved August 17 1908 as to provide the manner of fixing the salary of the Clerk of said Commissioner
The Chautauqua attractions provide top talent and fill the spacious warehouse seating. Ex Gov Hoke Smith drew crowds with many attendees from across the county confirming his popularity. Remaining season shows promise of strong attendance and high quality acts.
A local tax office warns that the receiver will close his books by June 25 to avoid double taxation. It urges residents to come in today or send a check if unavailable and thanks them for support ahead of the August 23 deadline.
A Georgia plea reports fifty orphan arrivals at the Decatur Orphans Home since March first. It urges support for twenty five Georgia homes facing rising costs, urging immediate gifts and endowments to aid helpless children and ensure their future citizenship.
The passing of Mr PJ Williams occurred at his home in this city last Friday evening after a year or more of paralysis. His remains were taken to Newnan on Sunday afternoon for interment.
Potatoes offered at $3.00 a bushel or 75 cents a peek with F. O. B. Carrollton. Full weight and measure. Cash with order. Specify freight and express. Buy now and plant in July.
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