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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
The statement urges lawmakers in session to end the fee system and replace it with salary pay for all state and county officials. It argues for a standardized compensation model to simplify administration and ensure fair treatment of officers across agencies.
A fragment urges punishment for rivals and calls for work on streets and sidewalks. It notes Roosevelt at home and a looming gubernatorial race as sources of amusement. A Powder Springs Pioneer clipping shows local support to cooperate on building a railroad.
Police report several offenders brought before Mayor Long on Monday for speeding. Each received a light fine and a warning, enforcing the local ordinance on speed limits.
The General Assembly of Georgia began its second session of 1909 10 on Wednesday morning and immediately proceeded with official business.
The Car rollton Post Office receipts have surpassed $10,000 signaling a new federal building and city delivery project valued at $50,000. Officials express cautious enthusiasm about the expansion.
A debate grows over the state registration law with claims it harms voters while Carroll County residents report no strong complaints and note their registration list includes as many white voters as before under the old law.
Friends say Governor S Brown’s message insulted Smith and his last race platform. Smith’s candidacy is under consideration with a likely formal announcement soon in Atlanta papers.
Town gossip reports visits by Dr and Mrs H J Goodwyn and many others to Atlanta Heard and Piedmont. Shopping ads promote suits skirts collars embroidery and ginghams with prices. Local families travel to Borden Springs Brunswick Tallulah Falls and Alabama for visits and summers.
A car owned by Col. C. E. Roop overturned after the steering failed on a Temple Road hill. Passengers Miss Mary Wong Miss Nelle Sharpe and Messrs. F. L. Griffin Loyd Aycock were thrown clear. Sharpe suffered the most painful injuries. all occupants were bruised and the vehicle was badly damaged.
The County Masonic Convention convenes tomorrow with large attendance expected. Dinner will be served at the warehouse used for the Chautauqua. The meeting will be conducted in the Masonic Hall, with a noon gathering for refreshments. All Master Masons their wives or widows are cordially invited.
The Carrollton effort to organize a railroad company advances with capital stock subscriptions nearing ten percent. Citizens are urged to support the project, seen as beneficial to the city's future and growth, as organizers work to perfect the company soon.
Local residents report trips and visits including Mr and Mrs J K Griffin traveling to Borden Springs for about two weeks. Miss Jennie Maeff and Miss Ruth Vansant of Douglasville are guests of Mr and Mrs C R Mullins. Prof O L Timmons to give an opening recital on the new pipe organ at the First Baptist Church next Tuesday evening the 28th. A pipe organ valued around 3500 is installed, ventilation improved, pulpit platform remade, and other improvements planned for Sunday services. Col W D Hamrick announces candidacy for representative and Rev Mr Hunt reports Bessie Tift Endowment funds raised. Summer dress rubes advertised by Carrollton Hard Caste Co.
To the voters of Carroll County, if declared eligible by the board of education after the examination on June 16, I shall offer myself as a candidate for County School Commissioner of Carroll County in the coming primary.
For sale cheap a 69.09 Edison phonograph and 61 records, both practically new. Can be seen at Commercial Club.
The friends of Mr Carl Holmes announce his marriage to Miss Hazel Pope of Atlanta, which occurred in Atlanta on Sunday June 12. They extend best wishes for a long and happy life.
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as a wonder cure for hacks, colds, asthma, croup, bronchitis, and whooping cough with claims of instant relief and life saving powers. A user from Asheville North Carolina reports it cured a stubborn cough and a trial bottle offered free by Johnson Drug Co.
A candidate announces intent to run for Tax Receiver of Carroll County. He appeals to voters to support him if they deem him worthy and signs off as W N Garrett with respectful regards.
W. D. Hamrick announces his candidacy for the Lower branch of the next General Assembly subject to the August Primary After more than 20 years in county public life he says canvassing is unnecessary and asks for every vote to represent the county to the best of his ability.
John R. Spence declares his candidacy for Representative in the Democratic primary. He vows to represent all people to the best of his ability and embraces a motto asserting justice for all and special favors to none.
A Johnson Drug advertises Foley Kidney Pills claiming they contain ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate the kidneys and bladder.
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