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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
4
The piece ponders adopting a commission form of government for Carrollton and asks who will win the U S Senate seat from Georgia. It notes Hoke Smith’s possible election to the Senate and Roscoe Luke of Thomasville Ga has announced his candidacy for governor.
In Carroll county two men, Jno Spence and Jno Hixon, are elected to the legislature and pledged to faithfully guard the people’s interests.
The piece contrasts past opposition to Hoke Smith with current support and calls for unity. It notes Carroll county crop prospects as fine after diligent cultivation. It urges a strong turnout for July 4 at the A and M Fair grounds for rest, recreation, and thanksgiving for providence’s blessings this year.
The Legislature began its session with the election of officers and committee appointments. John W. Holder was chosen Speaker of the House, Carl Vinson Speaker pro tempore, John T. Boiseuillett Clerk, John M. Slaton President of the Senate, and Charles S. Northen Secretary. Attention centers on the U.S. Senator election as several candidates are already announced.
Carrollton Hardware Co offers screen wire for veranda screens to keep flies out and improve outdoor comfort.
Report from the International Sunday School Convention in San Francisco highlights North America hosting 172 489 Sunday schools with 16 617 550 enrolled. Three year gains include 1 507 278 more members and over 1000 conversions daily, with adults now larger in Sunday schools than ever. Readers urged to join and study the Bible as a path to stronger character.
The lodge records a tribute of respect for Beverly B Thomasson who died June 12 at age 28. Knighted in Athens Georgia Rome four years ago he moved his membership here and was valued as a bright, active member whose life reflected the order’s principles. Resolutions express sympathy to his family and call for publication in city papers.
Shady Grove Rev W M Williams held his regular appointment at the place on Saturday and Sunday. Several young people attended the singing at Old Carrollton on Sunday. O J Morgan and family spent the weekend with J W Horton. Nellie Harris visited Maynard Dyer Sunday. J B Cartright visited Rooks and family in Abilene Saturday and Sunday. J H Morgan and family called on L B Green and family Sunday afternoon. Lewis Weat spent Saturday night with home folks. Mrs J T Morgan and daughter visited Mrs S A Hamrick Monday at Center Point.
Waynesville North Carolina Mr F R Huffman reports a prior heart worry healed by Thedford s Black-Draught. He credits relief of indigestion and restored health to the remedy which he says is essential at home. The ad touts digestion health and the 70 year popularity of Black-Draught at 25 cents.
The committee notes Hamilton Hogan 183? 1911 died April 29 buried April 30 at Pauls Cemetery Carroll County with Masonic honors. He served Carroll County in Georgia legislature 1876 to 1880 and left a substantial estate. Survived by daughters and one son, G A Hogan living in Carrollton. He valued Masonry and charity and remained faithful to his duties and Christian life. com. committee Kingsberry Millican Beall.
Notice requires administrators guardians and executors to file yearly receipts and disbursements with the Ordinary by the first Monday in July. If not filed and not excused by court order, submit by the deadline. W J Millican Ordinary.
A traveling man asked an associate justice about crossing a river in a personal boat. The judge permitted use, the boat sank, and the traveler drowned. An observer criticized the judge for not revealing the boat’s hole. The jurist replied the boat’s condition was not before him.
Epworth League met at 7 12 last Sunday in the Methodist Church led by Miss Anna Lou Redwine who gave a good program. Miss Alva Lowery is appointed to conduct services next Sunday with business of importance to be transacted so come early for a front seat.
Report describes an optical bandbow over the Great Salt Lake produced by wind suspended calcareous sand spherules. The sun's light formed a brilliant double main bow with a visible secondary bow, explained by reflection from outer surfaces of spherules rather than refraction.
The article discusses competing etymologies for caucus. It cites a North American Indian word "kuw-kiw-kas" meaning to talk or instigate and mentions the name "wayivorause" a chief. It also notes a prevalent view that caucus is a corruption of "calkers' meeting."
The article reports on gatherings in Boston vessel yards where workers form committees to elect delegates against British soldiers. Some captions mock the mob as calkers and criticize Bowdoin politicians amid tense public sentiment.
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