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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
4
An exchange notes that the phrase he who rune may read does not apply in Georgia if he is a candidate. The Jeffries Johnson fight scheduled for July 4th is expected to disappoint the victor, as the outcome remains uncertain.
Hon. Peyton M. Hawes, candidate for State Treasurer, visited the city on Wednesday in support of his campaign and paid a cordial call to the office.
County voters are urged to press each candidate for Representative to state positions on key issues of the day such as the prohibition and registration laws. This call emphasizes transparency and voter awareness in the upcoming election.
Heavy rains have damaged crops on bottom lands with several fields, including mature oats ready for harvest, being ruined. Farmers report significant losses and seek relief as weather worsens.
The Bowden News suggests they are considering running some trains to or via Cars Routon, inviting more services and expressing a welcoming stance.
Heavy rains caused rivers and creeks to rise rapidly with streams swollen today forcing nearly all Cars rollt on RF D Carriers to turn back due to flooding and obstruction.
A political endorsement urges the state to elect Hoke Smith as Governor. The statement claims neutrality in past campaigns and argues Smith is in the state's best interest.
Hon Hewlett A Hall of Newnan was appointed yesterday by Gov Brown to succeed Judge Hart as Attorney General of Georgia. Hall is one of the ablest and best known lawyers in the state with many friends in this county pleased by the appointment.
Judge John C. Hart of Greene County announces candidacy for governor surprising supporters of both Smith and Brown. Hart says he entered the race in the interest of peace but observers expect no peace in Georgia until after August 27.
An unreadable fragment argues about running for representative, mentions burden and visiting voters, and asks voters to say if they want them to visit the poll. Lacks verifiable names, places, dates, or concrete actions. The text is too fragmentary to establish a factual event or outcome.
Miss Laure Chambers notes include attire discounts at Weems O Baskin and Adler cull sales. Numerous visits and trips to Atlanta Rome and Birmingham, social events, weddings and church notices. Regulars include Mrs. J. G. Cline, Miss Annie Mae Perdue, Miss Lena Hogan, and Prof H B Adams sending greetings from Cotton Town Tennessee.
Misses Sarah and Willie Outts hosted a Wednesday gathering for the Philathea and Baraca classes of the First Baptist church. Various parlor and porch games followed by punch, then cream and cake in the dining room. Attendees included Eunice Bass, Margie Brown, Myrtle Mitchell, Virginia Daniel, Myrtie Jackson, Carrie Jackson, Annie Maude New, Kate Thornton, Grace Blalock, Winnie Reaves, Jennie Mae Walker, Louise Roop, Estelle Merrell, Florence Harris, Bessie Thornton, Mrs L Z Dorsett, Meisra Roberts, Sam Boggs, Travis Jackson, Harry Sheata, Otis Hudgins, Wilbur Horton, Carl Carter, Cliff Brock, Clarence Duncan, Ed Murphy, George Hamrick, and Grady Reaves.
Late yesterday Sheriff Parker was struck and knocked unconscious by a large negro prisoner at the Buchanan jail while locking up inmates. The man seized the sheriff’s pistol and fired shots, none of which took effect. Parker recovered, secured the pistol, and beat the assailant into submission. Four other prisoners refused aid as Parker, now seriously injured, barricaded exits and struggled to maintain control.
Roselle McCullough files libel for total divorce in Carroll Superior Court April Term 1910. Fletcher McCullough is notified to appear at the next term to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Witness Judge R. W. Freeman dated July 1 1910. Clerk D F Pearce.
A stray pig is kept by J M Walker who says the owner may claim it by proving property and paying expenses. The notice invites rightful possession and reimbursement of costs.
The undersigned have agreed to close their stores on July 4th. Bradley Hua Kyile Heaton It & Co SC Bros Harris Hardware Co W J Stewart W O Baskin Carrollton Hardware Co A D Turner Burnett & Merrell Parker & Wood Fleming & Robinson Camp Drug Co Roop Hardware RA Fletcher AJ Baskin Co Co Bass Coals son Co Conner & Bartlett Goldstein Bros Herrin & West Lee-Jackson Co tin N A Horton Earnest & Her Merrell Bros Jackson & Griffin Smith & Kaylor Watson Bros express appreciation by patronizing their businesses.
Hulett visited by Alice Roberts and Lovella Griffith of Douglasville, Earnest McWorth of Newnan guest, Dr. and Mrs. O W Roberts visited Whitesburg relatives, T W Carroll guests Sunday, J Boyd noted, Rev Radley and family from Douglasville preached at Methodist Church, Willian Mayfield of Flat Rock and Grady Cannon of Victory spent Sunday, T W Richards threshing wheat.
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