Democratic Executive Committee Sets County Primary Dates
The executive committee met at the courthouse with 17 districts represented to order a county wide primary on June 4 for the roads and revenues commissioner race. If no candidate wins a majority a second primary will be held June 17 for the top two vote getters, with party officers organizing tickets and polling places and candidates paying assessments to G A Hogan by May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
G. A. Hogan
Mayoth
W-O. Perry
Chm
A, Hogan
Sec
Reception by Friendship Class at Methodist church
The Friendship class hosted a Friday afternoon reception in the Sunday school rooms from five to six to invite nonattenders. A program featured songs and readings by Miss Marie Bradley Miss Annie Ruth Sewell and Mrs Annie Lou Redwine with Prof J R Turner leading prayers and piano solo by Miss Bell Hitchcock. Refreshments of cream and cake followed. Prof Turner oversees the class and is guiding strong work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Clan
Methodist Church
J. R. Turner
Marie Bradley
Misa Annie Lou Redwine
Annie Ruth Sewell
Misa Bell Hitchcock
Turner
Notice Warns Against Harboring Robert Chappell
All persons are hereby warned not to harbor or hire Robert Chappell a white boy about 16 years old who has left home without any just cause whatever. Any information as to his whereabouts will be appreciated and the person giving same rewarded. Address J H Chappell 74 Fields St Newnan Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Chappell
J H Chappell
Fields St
Newnan
Carrollton Mayors Court Minutes Show Accounts Approved
Carrollton city council met May 4 1908 with Mayor Pro tem Burns presiding. Resignations of the Chief and department members were requested to be reconsidered. Several accounts were ordered paid including mules feed livery printing lumber and prisoner meals. A brick two room two story building permit was issued for Newnan Street with estimated cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
J. M. Burns
Long
Fieming & Robinson
T C Bledsoe
Thrasher
Fhe
H O Roop
Newnan Street
Capt Martins Birthday Dinner At Sargeant Home
Captain Jim Martin celebrated his seventy second birthday with a mammoth dinner at his home ten miles south of Sargeant. Forty to fifty guests attended from Coweta and Carrollton, with Capt C M Speer and L P Mandeville among those who traveled down for the occasion. The event, affected by weather, moved indoors to the Bowen residence. A long table groaned with abundant dishes as friends offered best wishes for many happy returns.
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Jim Martin
Sargeant
Coweta
Carrolton
C M Speer
L. P. Mandeville
Sargents
Daghters
Captain Martio
Bowen Prese
Meeting Cancelled and Replaced at Christian Church
Retracted notice says the Christian Church will begin Sunday at 11 a.m. led by Evangelist E.R. Clarkson of Mobile Alabama with singer Evangelist F. H. Coppa and wife assisting. Services Sunday night and through the following week at the same time are scheduled.
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The
Christian Church
E.R. Clarkson
Mobile
Hoke Smith to Speak at Carrollton Courthouse
Governor Hoke Smith will address voters in Carroll and adjoining counties at Carrollton Court House on Thursday May 24 1908. The public is invited to attend and hear him. Address scheduled for 1 30 p m.
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Hoke Smith
Enor
Carroll
Counties
Court House
Carrollton
Census Completes Count of Carroll County School Children
The five year state census reports about 9000 children aged 6 to 18 in Carroll County. It lists 67 schools for 135 children per house, with 7069 white and 1912 Negro students and literacy gaps among white and Black youths. The count shows decreases since 1902 and notes several disabled pupils.
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J S Travis
Grend
Mrs J G Cheney Hostess at South Street Tea Party
Mrs J G Cheney entertained Saturday afternoon inviting about 20 guests to her South Street home. The event featured music and conversation, a game session at three tables with white carnations marking scores, followed by a luncheon of tomato sandwiches wafers olives eggs and iced tea. Attending guests included Mrs Howard Dobbs of Atlanta Mrs E Kingsbery of Atlanta and several local ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J G Cheney
South Street
Paul Jack
Jeff Brock
Mesdaméa Howard Dobbs
Atlanta
Kingsbery
W Fitts
M M Bradley
L M Turner
Percy Travis
Misses Kite Fain
Nell Mandeville
Ruth Gardner
Atlant
Turner Cheney Wedding Ties City Residents in Anniston
Jack Turner and Mae Reagen Cheney were married on Tuesday in Anniston. The couple, well known here, already acquired a home on Depot Street. They arrived Wednesday to begin life together, and friends extend best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Turner
Mae Reagen
Cheney
Anniston
Mi. Turner
Arai
Ogy Depot Street
Teachers Examination Set For Carrollton Public School
The license teaching exam will be held at Carrollton Public School on Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20. Texts remain unchanged and Dautton's School Management may be added. The 8:30 a.m. start requires applicants to arrive promptly. J. S. Travir, C. S. Acy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Roarks
Dautton
J. S. Travir
C. Sacy
City Tax Returns for 1908 Announcement
The notice requests residents to file 1908 city tax returns by March 25 stating their owned property. Blanks are available from E. B. Merrell, Clerk, upon request.
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E. B. Merrell
Front Office Room for Rent Advertised
Front office room available for rent with application directed to J. T. Bradley. Local business seeks tenants for overhead workspace leasing. contact details not provided in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Bradley
Card of Thanks for help during illness and burial
The Merrell family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for support during the last illness and burial of Mrs. M. A. Merrell. Signed by Jnc. W., H. H., E. B., Cappie and Laura Merrell and Mrs. R. F. Beall.
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M. A. Merrell
Jnc. W
H. H
E. B
Cappie
Laura Merrell
R.F. Beall
Illustrated Songs by Prof Coppa at Christian Church
Prof F H Coppa and wife of Louisville Ky will present a free stereopticon entertainment and illustrated song service at the Christian Church at 7 45 Saturday night May 6th. The public is invited. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small safe and gentle pills sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Coppa
Louisville Ky
The
Christian Church
DeWitt
Hamrick
Salamagundi Club Formed By Rome Street Youths
A dozen young ladies met Saturday with Misses Angie and Corine Moses on Rome street and formed the Salamagundi Club. They plan to meet twice a month with twelve members. Progressive dominoes framed the afternoon as seven games ran. Fresh fudge and later iced tea sandwiches and relishes were served. Attending were Misses Janet McRae Mary Lou New Irene Bass Kate Slade Janet Slade Marion Weat Sadie Thomasson Mary Long Angie Moses Corine Moses and Mrs FP M Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie
Corine Moses
Rome Street
Janet McRae
Mary Lou New
Irene Bass
Kate
Janet Slade
Marion Weat
Sadie Thomasson
Mary Long
M. Camp
Great Swain Show Coming to Carrollton
The W. J. Swain Show opens Monday May 18 for a weeks engagement in Carrollton under a large canvas theatre. The company travels in its own train and is said to be the best equipped of its kind in America. Exchanges in states where the show has appeared praise the artistic merit of the company and the band, orchestra, and the courteous conduct of each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Swain
Carrollton
America
City Tax Collectors Warn of Unpaid Dues by Fifas
City Clerk forwards unpaid tax balances to Marshal S J Causey for collection. Those with outstanding city taxes are urged to appear promptly and settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Causey
Dominoes Party Honoring Mrs M F Brooks At City Home
Mrs Hanna hosted a social dominoes afternoon Tuesday for her sister Mrs M F Brooks of Madison who arrived to visit. Young Matrons Club members attended with guests, punch greeted arrivals, five tables were set for play, and a silver tea bell was given as a keepsake. Ice cream with strawberries and cake followed the game in a roses-decorated reception hall and dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hanna
Mra M. F. Brooks
Madison
Mra Hanna
Young Matrons Club
Mia Hanna
Pretty Home
Buford Boykin
Death of Mrs Henry Merrell at Adamson Avenue
Mrs Henry Merrell died Sunday at 4 o'clock at her home on Adamson Avenue after prolonged illness. She would have been 81 in August and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Monday at 9:30 at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Geo D Flarris with Rev W E Dozier assisting. relatives John Merrell of Cedartown and Henry Merrell and his family of Bremen attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Merrell
Adamson Ave
Merrell
First Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Geo D Flarris
W. E. Dozier
John Merrell
Cedartown
Bremen
Carrollton Public Library Elects New Board Directors
A meeting of Carrollton Public Library directors and members was held last Friday at four. Dr W W Fitts presided as president. A 15 member board was elected. officers re elected include President Dr W W Fitts Vice President Dr J D Hamrick Secretary Rev W E Dowzier Treasurer J R Adamson Librarian Miss Katherine Fain. A book committee was named Katherine Fain Nell Mandeville and Rev W B Dozier. A June meeting will report on the book committee and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Public Library
W. W. Fitts
J. D. Hamrick
W. E. Dowzier
J. R. Adamson
Misa Katherine Fain
Katherine Fain
Nell Mandeville
W. B. Dozier
Refrigerator for Sale Odorlese model used four months
Odorlese refrigerator in good condition available for quick sale or exchange. Contact Lee Sharper for details and offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Reverend Dunbar to Preach Next Sunday at County Farm
Rev. Wm. Dunbar will preach next Sunday afternoon at 9 o'clock at the county farm. All residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dunbar
Hyserybody
Prices Corrected Weekly by D. Bass & Son
Wholesale prices section notes weekly corrections by D. Bass and Son. Lists current rates across staple goods and commodities. Items include grain, flour, meats, dairy, and produce with unit prices and brief notes on market shifts. Local merchants reference these figures for pricing guidance and sales planning.
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D. Bass & Son
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Counal Proceedings
Martin
J.G. Cheney
Cheney-turner
Carrollton Ice & Cold Storeage Co
Jd. L. Vaughn
Salamagundi Club
Swain
Noice
Mrs. Hanna
Lea
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