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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

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Minister's Association Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Minister's Association held its bi monthly meeting at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 10 AM with Rev W W Roop presiding. Ten ministers attended including Dr Dodd. A discussion on Miracles led by Rev I R Walker featured input from Revs Quillan Radford Harris and Dr Dodd. F B Powell urged coordinating evangelistic meetings to avoid clashes but the idea was dropped in favor of independent planning. W E Dozier was appointed to lead the next meeting on April 6.

Presbyterian Church W.W. Roop Dodd I. R. Walker W. E. Dozier

Spring ginghams and linens at cut price sale

Merrell Bros announce a sale featuring spring ginghams chambreys and white linen fabrics at reduced prices. Shop offers new spring textiles and home fabrics.

Merrell Bros

Severe Wind Storm Hits Carrollton Area

A heavy wind storm struck Carrollton area between 10:30 and 11:30 last night. The cyclone like event caused widespread damage including blown down tin awnings chimneys and sheds. W. J. Stewart's warehouse side was torn out and Clem six miles south reported three houses blown down and a house occupied by Rev W L Davenport burned to the ground.

Carrolltonni I W. J. Stewart Clem W. L. Davenport

Reward offered for arrest in Bass-Coalson theft

A reward of 10.00 is offered for the arrest and delivery to authorities of the individual responsible for a Saturday night theft from Bass-Coalson Co. Items taken include tan lace slippers size 9, ladies patent leather slippers size 5, grey striped men’s Sunday trousers size 32, and 4 small brown rings used as eyelets. The suspect is described as a chunky man about 5 feet 9 inches tall, medium round face, about 36 years old.

Bass-Coalson Co

Carroll County Corn Club Seeks 50 Boys

Public Schools of Carroll County invites 12 to 18 year old boys to join the Carroll County Corn Club. Seed and guidance provided by the Farm Demonstration Work department. Each member plants half an acre and follows prescribed cultivation. Prizes planned for top ears, stalks, and yields. application deadline soon. Send name and address to J. S. Travis Co.

Carroll County Carroll County Corn Club Department of Farm Demonstration Work J. S. Travis Cos

Carrollton Public Library Sees New Volumes Added

The Carrollton Public Library offers 626 volumes across science biography history and fiction with 20 new books added. Membership costs 2.00 for a year or 0.50 for three months. Renewals encouraged for old members. Hours: 3 to 6 on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Lena Baskin Librarian.

Carrollton Public Library Lena Baskin

Miss Johnson Hosts Young People Domino Club Night

Miss Effie Johnson delightfully entertained the Domino Club last Tuesday evening. Score cards were hand painted in violets. After eight games of 42 were played a delicious ice course was served. The club will be entertained next by Miss Annie Mae Perdue.

Effie Johnson Dominoe Club Annie Mae Perdue

Lyceum Series Ends With Wilbur Starr Concert

The Wilbur Starr concert capped the Lyceum season of entertainments at the school auditorium. The programs have been enjoyed by the people and the public is urged to purchase season tickets for next year.

Wilbur Starr Lyceum

Merrell Bros Cut Price Sale This Week and Next

Merrell Bros announces special prices on the entire stock for Thursday Friday and Saturday. The sale is billed as great clothing days with deep discounts across all stock and urges attendance.

Merrell Bros Merrell _ Bros

Better Roads for Carroll County Could Be Bond Financed

O G Garrett argues Carroll County should issue bonds to fund permanent road building. He notes current $27,000 yearly road funds waste about $15,000 annually and suggests $300,000 to $390,000 in value gains from improved roads would cover bond interest and raise property taxes. He endorses borrowing about $830,000 yearly for 2–3 years to achieve lasting, seasonsable roads and increased property values.

Carroll County Met Carroll Garrett

Receipts Record From Tax Collector and Road Tax

Receipts dated Jan 1 to Feb 16 show road tax payments totaling 351757 10 21,868.26 and other amounts 46,532.74 41432.48, with entries from the Tax Collector and Com. Road Tax line items detail payments received and posted.

For Rent Three Room Houses on Adamson Avenue

For Rent three room houses on Adamson Avenue apply to J P Gray. While the sale is going on will be a good time to buy your spring suit and new style Douglas or Kind Quality Oxfords. Merrell Bros. My three year old boy was constipated had a high fever and was in an awful condition I gave him two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and the next morning the fever was gone and he was entirely well. Foley's Orino Laxative saved his life. A Wolkush Casimer Wis Johnson Drug Go

Merrell Bros Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wis Johnson

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Carrollton Bank J. T. Bradley G. H. Stewart H. N. Spence Gashier Miss Johnson Newnan, Ga Mandeville Mills Yours Truly Joan Poris Palmetto, Ga H. O. Lovvorn Sec. & Treas Barron Commissioner of Roads and Revenue G. P. Braswell W. J. Millican Adamson Avenue J. P. Gray Stein-Bloch
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