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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
In Carroll County Georgia A A Fleming cashier of the Bank of Bowdon swears the bank’s condition as recorded in its books. The oath was sworn before W T Robinson on February 10 18__.
Mrs F M Camp entertained the Literary Musical Club on Rome street with invited guests. The meeting featured a study topic Elizabethan Poets and a program including readings from Marlowe Raleigh Shakespeare Spencer and selections by Mrs Oscar McDonald and Mrs J A Sewell. Refreshments of cream and cake followed the event.
Mrs. Frank Weems entertained the Young Matrons Club Wednesday afternoon at her Rome Street residence. An exchange of dates with Mrs. M. M. Bradley was arranged, with several visitors present including Mrs. Willingham of Cedartown. Progressive forty two and other games provided amusement before a luncheon of salad sandwiches pickles wafers and frozen punch. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. M. M. Bradley.
Mrs Z W Mathews and Mrs R L McCullough thank Carrollton residents for sympathy kindness during illness and death of their mother. They pray God’s blessings on all who served. Also note from Harry Gordon of Gulfport MS that he will begin Census work, as Uncle Sam counts heads again.
Dr W A Jackson aged about eighty three died Monday at the Cedartown home of his daughter Mrs M S Barron after months of illness. Born in Newton county he moved to Bowdon during the war and later farmed in Newtan before practicing medicine with Dr Long. He returned to Carrollton and recently went to Cedartown to visit family. Funeral at Central Baptist Church led by Rev Walker with remarks by Dr W W Fitts. Interment in city cemetery.
State Treasurer in Atlanta announces candidacy for the Georgia State Treasurer role under the Democratic primary. He cites over twenty years in the treasury department managing state finances and depositor interests, pledging faithful performance if re-elected and soliciting support from Democratic voters.
Advertisment claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It warns against substitutes and notes availability at Hamrick's Pharmacy.
The Executive Committee fixed the county primary for April 15, a white primary, to nominate county officers. Polls open 7 a.m. at Carroll precincts and 8 a.m. at Bowden Roopville Temple Villa Rica Whitesburg, closing 6 p.m. at most, 3 p.m. elsewhere. Voters in incorporated-town districts vote in home precincts, with court attendees and candidates exempt. A three member committee will assess candidate payments to cover election costs, and only those paying will have names on the ballot. The ballot will include For and Against a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. Only qualified white voters accepting the results may participate. Also notes of local social visits and a marriage in Villa Rica.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a miracle remedy for coughs and lung disease. The ad claims rapid cough relief and healing even after hopeless diagnoses. Available at W E Johnson Drug Co with a trial bottle free and a dollar price. Foley’s Urine Laxative offers a money back guarantee if it fails to cure constipation or indigestion, sold at Hamrick’s Pharmacy.
The court requires all concerned to show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in April 1908 why the application for twelve months support for Molliz A Gowan and minor children, and the heirs and executors of John Gow or deceased, should not be granted. Hearing note reads March 12 1908, Judge H Barron presiding.
Georoms Carroll county Trell Whom it may concern proper form applied to Me for permanent Letters of Administration de bonus non. the estate of PA Boykin Tate of said county to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. On first Monday in April 1908, why they can, if any, and show cause. Hand and official signature. Mie Maryhying JH Barron, Ordinary
Roop Hardware Co of Carrollton GA touts L and M Paints with claims of long wear no more than 1.20 per gallon and widespread agent certification. It cites 16,000 agents attesting these facts after 33 years of experience in the field.
In Carrollton, the Agricultural Special Train party enjoyed honors from prominent Georgians. A Saturday dinner at the Fourth District Agricultural School, a Sunday stag lunch at L. C. Mandeville’s home, and carriage tours highlighted local hospitality. Mandeville, an advocate for agricultural education, hosted guests and praised the state college campaign. A Southland hotel dinner closed their Carrollton visit, marking the most agreeable phase of their tour. The train drew wide praise among Georgia farmers and national business circles, signaling growing interest in cotton and agricultural development.
Mrs Rebeca Simonton Knight dies Tuesday at her brother A A Simontons home after a long illness. Born in Cobb County eighty one years ago she endured rheumatism most of her life and spent years bedridden. She lived in Texas early married life then moved to Carrollton after her husband died, joining Presbyterian church activities from home. Funeral was held Wednesday at Maple Street home conducted by Rev W E Dozier. remains taken to Cartersville to be laid beside her husband. Her fortitude amid suffering earned many friends and a profusion of flowers testified to family esteem.
Notice that W B Kelly has bought the interest of W W Kelly in the Whitesburg mercantile business. All notes and accounts are payable to W B Kelly, who assumes all obligations of the firm.
The article notes that crops contribute to national prosperity and that knowledge yields millions for Georgia farmers and residents, as stated by a special correspondent in Atlanta.
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