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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
3
Mrs. Roxy Howell returns to her home on Long View Street and plans to open millinery goods in a few days. She will offer notions of all kinds and invites ladies to visit before buying, promising very cheap prices to save money on millinery. All trade will be appreciated. Give her a trial.
The defendant R. W. Knight is summoned to appear at the April term 1908 of the Superior Court to answer a libel for divorce filed by Annie Knight. The notice is dated February 1 1908 and signed by Judge R. W. Freeman and clerk S B Pace RD Jackson Pitt's Atty.
Hamrick’s Pharmacy sells DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills promising safety and reliability. Also marketed is DeWitt’s Corbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and Kodol for stomach disorders with a guaranteed relief, advertised as pleasant to take and widely sold locally.
A letter to Counciman Robinson of Carrollton extols Devoe paint for its lasting durability and efficiency. The writer argues Devoe leads in quality, noting other paints vary and predicting shifts if rivals surpass them.
Local residents pass weekend visitors include Bowdon and Corbett Alabama. Church events at the M E F Church South featured Rev J M Fowler. Measles spread with several illnesses and social visits noted among families and neighbors. Notable names include Susie Irvin Bowdon News editor and Dr. G W Lovvorn among attendees.
Miss Carrie Bryant oversees school progress while Miss Vinnie Moon visits Mrs. Mary Duke near Carrollton. Mrs. J I Eason of Bowdon and Ma Ezra Moon join plans at Mr Johnson’s Saturday night. Appearances by Sam Eady of Burwell, Oscar Moon, Joe Cole, Ruth Eady, and R A Carpenter among local guests and relatives.
A black sow pig weighing about 40 pounds with large ears and a small white spot on the face is lost. A reasonable reward is offered for its return. Contact B. S. Chambers, Carrollton, Georgia Route 2.
Buck Creek J M Todd and wife visited her sister Mrs Commons. Ina Huggins visits Carrollton grandmother. Miss Maud Stamps and Bob Johnson wed in February. Mrs Matilda Stephens dies in Bowdon and is buried in Carrollton cemetery. Mrs Black visits daughter near Lailah. Thomas McLeod visits Edgar Bartlett.
Miss Lizzie Griffith of Mc Whorter visits Miss Maud McWhorter. Mrs. Hall of Coweta spends this week with her son Wm all. Mrs. Lois Brannon of Tyre and Miss Mary Sewell of near Newnan visit relatives Saturday. Lige Bagga family move to Hulett. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brooks of Carrollton visit relatives here. W. R. Loyd heads to Texas to reside. Jas Duncan and Miss Myrtie Jones visit near Mt Zion while Joe and Warvie Layton of Carrollton visit near Hulett.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa credits a new discovery with curing lung disease and easing coughs. The medicine purportedly loosens a cough quickly and is sold by W E Johnson Drug Co Soc for 1.00 with a trial bottle offered free.
Interest grows in the Educational Trains run by the State Agricultural College at Athens. A large turnout is hoped for March 7 with Carrollton Band and public school students expected. The Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association works with Dr. A M Soule and will send members to lecture on cotton seed products. J A Aycock of Carrollton joins the Greenville party and travels to La Fayette.
The article records Kansas Saturday and Sunday as regular meeting days at a central place with a large crowd in attendance. It notes several illnesses including Mr. and Mrs. H N R Roberts and Mrs. Elizabeth Miles, and mentions multiple visits, family travels, and local school progress under Prof O B Pearce amid mild farming weather.
Folk claim thousands perish yearly from consumption while a honey and tar remedy is advertised to cure obstinate coughs, expel the cold and prevent consumption and pneumonia. Sold at Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Warning about Bright's disease and diabetes starting from slight irregularities. Recommends starting Foley's Kidney Remedy at first sign of trouble. Sold at Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Foley's Urino Laxative is sold with a position guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. Sold at Hamrick's.
The mucous membrane becomes inflamed as illness germs lodge and multiply, especially the pneumonia germ. Foley's Honey and Tar soothes and heals the air passages, stops the cough, and expels the cold. Refuse substitutes. Sold by.
A local remedy claims to prevent pneumonia and consumption by curing deep seated colds. Foley's Honey and Tar speaks to stop colds and prevent lung illness. Sold at Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Lost mule described as a blue mare with striped shoulders, barefoot hind, about 750 pounds and 8 years old. Went missing from the sender's house Sunday night. Finder please notify D. Robinson, aco, Ga Route 2.
A historical item reviews Dr John Fyfe and other physicians praising the Golden Seal and unicorn root as key ingredients in the Favorite Prescription. They claim the remedy strengthens the body, aids digestion, and treats female reproductive disorders including backache, leucorrhea, and menstrual issues, with several physicians cited supportive of its efficacy.
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