Carrollton Freight Rate Case Heard Before ICC
At Carrollton a hearing in the Board of Trade against the Central railroad and connecting lines adjourned after evidence on freight rate discrimination. Judge Judson C. Clements, chairman, postponed to a date to be announced. next session to be held in Washington, D. C. The Board alleges higher rates for Carrollton than nearby towns since the Central acquired the Chattanooga Rome and Columbus railroad. Edgar Watkins led the petition. railroads were represented by Nelson Proctor and M. P. Callaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Board of Trade
Central Railroad and Connecting Lines
Judson C. Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central
Carrollton
Newnan
Cedartown
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
Edgar Watkins
Atlanta
Nelson Proctor
Louisville
M. P. Callaway
Washington
Miss Kate Thornton Hosts Miss Mary Fambro Gifted Guests
Miss Kate Thornton entertained Miss Mary Fambro of The Rock Georgia at a Tuesday night party. Guests played games with progressive lovemaking noted as a feature. Prizes went to John Martin for stationery and Miss Fambro for candy amid a yellow themed setting. An ice course was served late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Thornton
Mary Fambro
the Rock, Ga
John Martin
Fambro
Baptist Laymen Rally Planned at Carrollton First Baptist
The Carrollton Baptist laymen rally will be held Sunday March 19 at the First Baptist Church Carrollton under the Laymen Movement. A. B. Caldwell a leading Georgia speaker and Laymen's Committee member will address sessions at 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Carrollton
Sherry Milk Praised in Carrollton Ice Cream Parlor Ad
A local testimonial from Carrell County Georgia voices high praise for Sherry Milk and chocolate milk at a first class ice cream parlor. The note lists Merrell Geo L Hamrick R Lee Sharpe as signatories and dates it March 1 1911. It mentions Soay Distributors and Carrollton Hardware Co as distributors and asserts the quality by test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Georgia
Carrell County
Glenn Holmes
Merrell
Geo. L. Hamrick
R. Lee Sharpe
Ss. E. Dozier
Hugh Lee Griffin
Bob Bledsoe
Soay
Carrollton Hardware Co
Empress Toilet Accessories Sellout Hint From Hamrick's
Sensation claims record sales for the Empress line of toilet accessories. They tout superior quality and invite customers to claim a free dainty souvenir offer, noting an agent selling the souvenirs for 10c. Hamrick's endorses the Empress as the best line yet.
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Hamrick
Carrollton Agricultural Train Reception Program
A program for welcoming the agricultural train to Carrollton on March 17 calls for the train to arrive at the depot at 8 a.m. Mayor E A Merrell and other officials will deliver welcome addresses, with speeches limited to five minutes each. Master of Ceremonies H W Long will introduce speakers and coordinate the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
E. A. Merrell
John R. Spence
W. D. Hamrick
Carroll County
H. W. Long
Board of Trade
Stop Desecration of Sabbath in Carrollton Post Office Hours
Letter to the editor cites Justice John M. Harlan on Sunday mail service and rest, urging regulation of Carrollton Post Office hours to allow employees to attend church. Calls out Washington practices and criticizes Sunday dinners by wealthy New York visitors as contrary to divine rest. W.E. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Harlan
Supreme Court of the United
Washington
New York
Carrollton
W.E. D
Notice to Teachers About Agricultural Train Visit
County School Commissioner S Travis urges teachers to bring as many pupils as possible to meet the Agricultural Train on Friday March 17 at 8 a.m. in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ul. S. Travis
Endlack A.m
Dress Making Service Promotes Custom Garments
Tam prepares to do all kinds of dress making and invites patronage from customers. Mrs. C. H. Merrell is listed with a phone number 296 and Cedar Street address in Si Cedar.
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Tam
Card of Thanks and New Portrait Studio Ad
Card of Thanks from HT Williamson and family thanks friends for kindness during sickness and death of their baby. Also an advertisement by James M. Jackson promoting portrait photography with a new gallery light at No 86 corner Jackson and Stewart streets. Prices include post cards at 90c per dozen and phone number 334.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HT. Williamson
Jackson and
Stewart Streets
Jas. M. Jackson
Kyanite floor finish marketed for sanitary durable use
Carrollton Hardware Co and Harris Hardware Company announce Kyanite floor finish that simulates granite in wear and ease of application. Agents for Carminal's Distributors and Planters and the Combination Planters, highlighted as top performers for crops nationwide, with a carload just received for wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Hardware Co
Carminal
Tust
Harris Hardware Company
Carrollton area ad notes and events from local papers
Lost March 4 a 7 week old pig with two white spots. Reward offered. Norman buggy advertised. Mrs. Jeff Brock and Mrs. A J Turner hosted dominoes for Mrs. Gene Fowler of Birmingham. Various hardware and seed suppliers promote disc harrow, seed potatoes, shoes, syrup, paint, onion sets, and flooring stain. Clara Belcher Company to perform at Opera House next week. Carrollton Hardware and Kaylor Smith feature promotions and March 10 Carroll County Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Brock
A. J. Turner
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First National Bank
Peoples Bank
J. R. Adamson
INO
M. Jackson
G. C. Cook
Ladies Oxfords
MENS
Oxfords
Adtsons
Anil
Miss Kate Thornton
Free Press
Carrollton, Ga
Citizens Bank
B. F.boy Kin
Kaylor & Smith
Harris Hardware Col
Clara Belcher Company
The
Opera
Opera House
Kaylor & Smith's
Arch 10Th
Carrolton
Jackson & Griffin's
Landreths
Fitts Drug Store
Rogers
Hardware Co
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