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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1886

Page

2

Davis’s Old Leadership Receives Far North Welcome

The piece notes Jefferson Davis was greeted warmly in Savannah during centennial events, seen as tribute from Southern supporters who view him as emblematic of the Lost Cause. It contrasts public sentiment in the South with Northern reactions, mentions Chicago violence, boycotts, and ongoing political tensions, with reflections on Lincoln and press responses.

Jefferson Davis Mr. Davis Atlanta Savannah Chatham ‘Artillery Davis Jim South Confederacy Alatlanda Georgia North Chicago Herald Iere Lincoln Jeff Davis Ife

Waco News Notes and Local Happenings

News is scarce in Waco. The Bowdon Brass Band entertained last Friday night but could use a larger hall. G W Little of Bowdon visited the village. Will shows fast progress in study and may soon be called something bold. R T Parker and family visited relatives in Coweta county and caught many fish, even a beaver. Farmers expect a great harvest next fall. A Little’s house is being painted, as is J Y P Little’s. Jeter & Bro plan a large stock of goods after remodeling Steed building. Improvements abound, but some fear a summer strike for food. A splendid literary and Sabbath school with three churches and temperance town. A debating society will organize tomorrow night. hope young men engage.

Bowdon G. W. Little Will R. TI. Parker Coweia J. YP Little Jeter Oren JG. Egy

Fraley Quilting Frame Praised As Very Useful Invention

An exhibition showcases a sewing machine attachment called the Fraley Quilting Frame. It lets a user quilt a full size quilt in about two hours for seven dollars and fifty cents, reducing machine wear and improving quality. The press agrees it is highly useful and worth adoption.

Bow Fraley

Ladies Stock Wide Selection and Prices Emphasized

To the ladies our stock is full in all departments and invites inspection of stock and prices, especially the prices, they start. McCorp & Straw offer goods as low as the lowest.

McCorp & Straw Oneselk Baldwin & Co A. D. Bone Georgia State Grange Patapsco A. M. Sol Patapsco A. D. Bone Patapsco Acid Phosphate Baldwin & Co S. Phosphate

Memorial notice for Brother McClung of Temple

Memorial from the Missionary Baptist church at Temple recounts the death of Brother B L J McClung who died January 18 1886 near Temple after rheumatism. It notes his birth May 17 1827 his faithful church membership since about 1850 and honors him as a good citizen loving father and devoted husband. The church expresses condolence resolves to publish and record the memorial and send copies to the bereaved family.

Temple B. L. J. McClung Brother McClung Missionary Baptist Church Sweet Water Paulding County Bro. M Church Falls Press J. M.D. StaAtLaines J. G. Rigas

Summer Resorts Travel Excursions Boosted by Low Rates

Enthusiasm runs high for the East Tennessee Virginia & Georgia road Norfolk & Western and Shenandoah Valley railroads as crowds plan trips to the Tennessee Virginia mountains. Excursion rates will be lower this year than ever, with circulars and schedules obtainable on request through ticket offices.

Norfolk & Western Shenandoah ‘Valley Virginia ‘Mountains

Keep out of skating rinks, warned by mothers and officials

A speaker cites mothers and doctors warning that skating rinks harm youths, especially girls aged 12 to 16, with many ascribing moral decline to rink attendance. A Minneapolis Tribune excerpt is quoted, noting police reports of teen girls falling from virtue after frequenting rinks, urging communities to avoid these danger spots.

Apres and Biography King of FAastros in Bon Loxe Market

A newly issued book titled Apres features a biography of King of FAastros. The note mentions a 11 stamp price and a 4 cent post receipt from a distant past. Pickles is described as the finest and best ever brought to this market at Bon Loxe.

Faastros

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