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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
The article promotes a July 4 showing of James Boys in Missouri at the Vaudette. It claims the feature is a true life story of the famous Missouri bandits, not a blood and thunder tale, in three reels totaling over three thousand feet. Admission is 5 and 10 cents.
The Water and Light Commission and city council back a Gamewell Company 10 box fire alarm installation with automatic bell striker and large indicator at the Fire Station. The $2260 cost will be offset by reduced insurance rates in three years, with plans to add 2 or 3 boxes yearly. The system aims to improve life and property protection and faster response.
The Fair Association hosts a July 4 event at the A M fair grounds with speeches by prominent men, horse and bicycle races, other amusements, and a Georgia barbecue. Ralph Adamson invites county ladies to attend and assures orderly conduct.
Citizens urge support for local police praised for ridding the city of bootleggers. They report recent arrests and large whiskey and beer seizures, and plan to publish a six month tally to show the department’s progress against illicit traffic.
The Carrollton to Bremen train now departs at 5 45 a m matching the Griffin schedule. The Southern line allows travelers from here to stop at Temple Villa Rica or towns along the route to Atlanta and return the same day. Citizens praise Judge Adamson for securing a better timetable.
Miss Eula Moore wed Dr. J. W. West of Live Oak Florida at M E Church South in Carrollton. Rev R A Edmondson officiated as guests filled by local and out of town connections including Mrs T H Williams Mr West of Clayton Ala Miss Mamie Fitts and Miss Marie Spence. The reception followed at the Moore home with pink and white decor and champagne punch. The couple departed for a Northern honeymoon visiting Baltimore Washington New York and Niagara Falls aboard the 8 20 train.
The Annie Wheeler Chapter UDC mourns Mrs. J Y Blalock praising her antebellum virtues patriotism and service as president. Resolutions commend her judgment cheerful presence and devotion and send copies to her family The Times and Free Press. Committee on Resolutions signed by Mrs H R Robinson Mrs J A Rhody and Mrs T B Slade.
Fragmentary financial note lists loans and discounts 269162.66 capital stock overdrafts 10771.61 surplus and undivided profits 0 furniture and fixtures 1100.00 exchange and cash on hand 0 unpaid dividends 21575.66 deposits 302609.95 showing totals and missing context for complete account statement.
The Tippins Bill to ban beverages over one half of one percent alcohol will be considered this session. If enacted it would close near beer saloons and Locker Clubs, moving Georgia toward prohibition.
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