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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
2
A letter to R. Lee Sharpe praises Devoe paint for Corpus Christi Texas highlighting its resistance to sun salt air and wind. The writer cites a Sidbury building painted in 1899 remaining snow white after seven years as proof and urges widespread adoption from Maine to Mexico.
A San Francisco newspaper tale recalls editor Bret Harte instructing his staff to interview a hungry tramp at the door to uncover how he had survived six days without food. The office boy is told to “Poetch him” so the rival paper could profit from the anecdote.
A boy asks his father about the editor who buys beans. The father explains, noting the home paper had been taken for three years without payment, and predicts a spanking when the father returns home.
A new substantial monument stands at the grave of the late Rev. W. H. Daniel in Whitesburg cemetery. The tribute honors the eminent preacher and his devoted wife. Churches and friends contributed funds, with Dr. S. B. Cousins delivering a touching address.
In Whitesburg Georgia on May 3 1907 locals remember the late Rev W H Daniel and his wife Sarah A Daniel with a monument placed at his resting place. The dedication notes his long gospel ministry and affection for neighbors. The notice is dated Carrollton May 7 1907.
School events list for May including a primary and music department program on May 16 at 8 pm, a declamation and recitation contest featuring Ruth Levans and others on May 17 at 8 pm, a sermon by Rev J F Eakes on May 16 at 11 am, an address by Congressman W C Adamson on May 20 at 8 am, and a high school comedy drama Strife on May 20 at 8 pm.
The Harman family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for assistance during the last illness and death of their beloved mother. They ask Heaven to bless each helper and sign the note from W. P. Harman A. D. Harman Jr. J. A. Harman B. Harman L. M. Harman Beula Harman E. S. Harman Mrs Anna Ragan
Camp McDaniel Curtis veterans and local groups praise Adjutant General Sampson W. Harris for lifelong service including wartime duty. They pledge devotion and request Governor-elect Hoke Smith to reappoint him to his current office. The resolutions celebrate his faithfulness in field, court, and bench and express hope for continued public service.
An old time advertisement proclaims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy with a money back promise if one bottle fails. Offered for 50 cents at Johnson Drug Co.
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