Chamber of Commerce agenda outlines city improvement drive
The Division of Ways and Means reports on meetings with active divisions and plans for School of Technology outreach. A public meeting with Dr Matheson may be scheduled. Women form a Civic League May 13 at 4 pm at City Hall to promote city beautification and health efforts.
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Division of Ways and Means
C. E. Roop
Matheson
State School of Technology
Dodd
Dept. OF Public Affairs
Women's Civic League
Carrollton
Jesse M. Dodd
Mrs Atkins to Lecture at Methodist Church Monday
Mrs Florence Ewell Atkins national lecturer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will speak at the First Methodist church next Monday evening at 8 o clock. She is described as a very entertaining speaker and a large, representative audience is expected to attend.
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Florence Ewell Atkins
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
Campaign for Carrollton legislative seats begins this week
G A Hogan of Carrollton and L Z Dorsett announce bids for the legislature. incumbents J R Spence and J H P Beck likely to be joined by one or two others, with Shirley Boykin of Boykin and Boykin among prominent names in the spirited contest.
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G. A. Hogan
Carrollton
Hogan
L Z. Dorsett
Messrs
J. R. Spence
J. H. P. Beck
Shirley Boykin
Boykin & Boykin
Beulah Hosts All Day Singing Next Sunday
An all day singing event is planned at Beulah next Sunday the 10th inviting all to join with tuned voices. The notice calls for community participation and singing throughout the day.
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Beulah
Mothers Day Observance at Local Methodist Church
Mothers Day will be observed next Sunday at the Methodist church during Sunday School from 9 30 to 10 45 a m A large audience is hoped for and every mother is urged to attend Reports from the home department and cradle roll will be given Attendees are asked to wear a white carnation or other white flower.
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Methodist Church
Home Department
Mangham and Edwards top Haralson primary slate
In Haralson county last Friday’s primary Hon. J J Mangham of Bremen won the state senate nomination and Hon. J S Edwards secured the seat in the house. Other winners include Sheriff G B Richards Clerk R C Holcombe Tax Receiver D C Chambers Tax Collector J R Bush Treasurer W C Walker Surveyor W T Newton and Coroner Jack Brooks.
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Haralson
J.J. Mangham
Bremen
J. S. Edwards
G. B. Richards
R. C. Holcombe
D. C. Chambers
J. R Bush
W. C. Walker
W. T. Newton
Jack Brooks
Baseball Association Being Organized in Carrollton
A Carrollton meeting on Wednesday launched the effort to form a baseball association and on Thursday stock taking began, with a strong response. Organizers emphasize baseball as America's pastime, wholesome recreation, and a booster to town loyalty and business growth.
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Carrollton
Baseball America
Green Defeats Taylor for Sheriff in Heard County
In Heard countys second primary held last Friday W S Green was elected sheriff over H L Taylor by 109 votes. N D Lee won treasurer by 456 votes, J T Burson beat W T Gentry by 116 votes for tax collector, while other offices were settled in the first primary.
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Heard County
W. S. Green
H. L. Taylor
N. D. Lee
J. T. Baird
J. T. Burson
W. T. Gentry
Mt Zion Seminary Commencement Program
The Mt Zion Seminary announces its commencement schedule. Events include a Thursday evening May 14 musical recital, Friday afternoon entertainment for the Primary Department, Friday evening graduation exercises, Saturday morning trustees meeting, Sunday morning baccalaureate sermon by Rev C J Weisley of Atlanta, and Sunday evening sermon by Rev E J Hammond of Atlanta.
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C. J. Weisley
Atlanta
E. J. Hammond
Bargain Second-hand Buggies for Trade or Sale
A notice offering two second-hand buggies for sale or swap for yearlings pigs or stove wood. Contact W T Stephens at 123 Newnan Street. dated 11 May 5.
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W.T. Stephens
Newnan St
Savannah man J Randolph Anderson enters race for Georgia governor
Savannah businessman J Randolph Anderson announces his candidacy for governor of Georgia. In a April 15, 1914 letter he asks voters to support a non factional program focused on state growth, orderly reform, and prosperity while pledging to respect prohibition as established law. He cites long service in the state house and Senate and notes possible acting governorship during his term.
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J. Randolph Anderson
Savannah
Anderson
Northa
Mr. Anderson
People of
Georgia
House
Senate
Trix
Presbyterial Adjourns After Three Day Session
The Atlanta Presbyterian ladies closed their three day meeting with about one hundred delegates adjourning on Thursday noon trains. Notable talks and addresses highlighted the session. Delegates enjoyed a Tuesday reception at the Halcyon club in their honor.
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Atlanta
Wanted Four Families for Steady Employment at Mills
Readable classified note seeks four good families for steady work at Mandeville Mills with good wages and stable employment opportunities.
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Tf Mandeville Mills
All Day Singing at Old Lebanon Church in Coweta County
An all day memorial singing is planned at Old Lebanon Church near Reese's old ferry in Coweta County on the third Sunday in June. All good singers are invited to attend.
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Old Lebanon Church
Reese's Old Ferry
Coweta County
Two Jersey Cows for Sale with Calves and Cotton Seed
J C Brock offers two Jersey cows with young calves for sale. Includes select cotton seed producing high lint last year at 44 percent. Seed offered at one dollar per bushel.
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Jersey
J.C. Brock
Embry Declines Legislature Bid. Others Urged to Run
Dr. B I Embry of Villa Rica said in town he will not run for the legislature though he noted others in the county section are being urged to seek office and may announce soon.
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Embry
B. I. Embry
Villa Rica
UD s Receive Thanks for Books Sent School
Mrs. E B Meadows president of Annie Wheeler Chapter U D C receives a letter from Rabun Gap Industrial School thanking the chapter for 38 books and a $1 75 check from the recent Book Shower proceeds The funds will aid library furnishings and cataloging in Rabun Gap Georgia April 30 1914
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E. B. Meadows
Annie Wheeler
Rabun Gap
Card of Thanks from Sam for electoral support
Card thanks voters of the county for liberal loyal support in the election. Sam expresses appreciation for confidence and approval from supporters and kindness toward the opponent and supporters, pledging courteous efficient acceptable service to the people.
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Sam
Being Double Taxed Warning From Tax Commissioners
A notice from A. E. Nix, Receiver, advises all taxpayers who have not filed returns that officials will take charge next week and those who fail to file will be double taxed as required by law. Books are held open this week for late filers.
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A. E. Nix
Auto Tag Lost Between Carrollton and Hopewell
Lost automobile lamp and license plate No. 13987 between Carrollton and Hopewell Alabama. Finder please notify J G Buyers.
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Carrollton
Hopewell
Ala
J. G. Buyers
City Tax Payers Urged to Return Personal Property 1914
Notice from City Clerk J. L. Thomasson states returns of personal property owned on March 1 must be filed for 1914. Section 419 provides that failure to return by May 25, 1914 will double the tax due. Taxpayers urged to file early.
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J. L. Thomasson
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Chamber of Commerce
E. T Steed
A. & M. School
Carroll County
Chamber
Ways and
Newnan
C. G. Bradley
Sect.Mgr
Mrs. Atkins
Al-Day
Mangham
Edwards
Baseball Association
Green
Taylor
Mt. Zion Seminary
Mt. Zion
Wirakturg & Philligh
Atlante
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