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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
8
Local notes reveal residents visiting Atlanta Newnan and Jackson, ongoing Chautauqua events, a Ford and a second touring car in town, library meetings, and a variety of social calls. Notables include Miss Eugenia Mandeville and Mrs. J. C. Bass hosting guests, along with church and club activities across Carrollton.
Mrs Isabelle Covington 42 wife of Melville Covington assistant clerk to the U S district attorney died at her Edgewood DeKalb Avenue home Wednesday morning after a long illness. Survived by husband mother a son and a daughter. Body brought to Carrollton. Funeral services by Rev W E Dozir at 3 Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church.
The Central Baptist Church announces protracted meetings starting the first Sunday in July led by the pastor. The congregation of Carrollton is invited to attend and invite others to cooperate in revival efforts, inspired by prior year awakenings elsewhere.
A letter from W C Adamson invites smart healthy boys aged 16 to 20 for the United States Naval Academy cadetship next year and notes a vacancy at the Military Academy with two nominations already made and a third possible. He seeks eligible youths from the Fourth district to contact him about the examinations.
George Bonner, a Black tenant on B. S. Gilberts Roopville farm, was shot and killed last Saturday morning. A committal trial Monday resulted in Gilbert being discharged as evidence supported self defense.
Local notice advertises selling produce including chickens eggs butter and bees wax. It names Jas R Daniel and J L Kaylor at an old stand as contact points for the highest cash market prices.
The Double Springs area reports heavy rain and a well attended singing at Shiloh led by Mr. Lipscomb and others. Numerous locals visited, traveled, or hosted relatives after Sunday services. An all day singing is planned at Ephesus on the first Sunday in July with baskets.
Real estate ad for J B Stewart place on Sims Street East of the Public School fronting 300 feet with nearly two acres, a room dwelling, a good well, barn, fruit trees, two building lots and a residence lot. Asking 1000 dollars cash with option to pay 80 dollars? month. Owners out of state. Apply to G W Merrell June 17 1909 Carrollton Georgia.
Notice announces introduction of AN ACT at the Georgia General Assembly to amend Villa Rica's charter. The measure would extend the town's corporate limits one quarter mile in all directions from current borders, including portions of Douglas County, for additional purposes.
A historical survey notes price increases over the years for items such as flour, meat, farm labor, cleaning wells, corn, telephones, electric lights, doctor visits, shaving, washing and ironing, and cardwood. It also records a Sunday church service at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. Robt F DeBell of Atlanta.
A. K. Snead spent Sunday at Locust Grove. Mr. Joe Snead of Locust Grove is the guest of his brother A. K. Snead. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for chronic throat and lung troubles and has helped sufferers from bronchitis asthma and consumption.
Weekly market notes list wholesale prices for butter, cotton, eggs, poultry, ducks, geese, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cane seed and various beef hides. Entries show dull demand for eggs and roosters, plentiful supplies of guineas and ducks, with prices per unit or per bushel.
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