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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1886

Page

2

Gordon candidacy stirs Georgia politics and doubt

A long measure of criticism questions Gen Gordon’s move from the Senate to a gubernatorial bid. The commentary accuses him of delaying public knowledge, pursuing private gain, and consulting only his own wishes rather than the people of Georgia. Critics warn of potential resignation risk if elected.

Congress Georgia Taliuey Colquitt Gordon Jeantt Macon Telegraph Gen. Gordon Senate Gordon Grover Cleveland Ding

General Gordon and Jeffersonian Democrats Debate Primaries

A damaged editorial discusses General Gordon, Jeffersonian Democrats, and proposed primary elections for gubernatorial delegates. It notes Gordon’s soldierly record, disputes his peacetime policies, and argues counties should decide methods while favoring nationwide primaries for fair delegate selection. It cites Grover Cleveland on public trust and calls for clear primary rules.

Gordon Major Bacon Ain

Humorous Cornucopia From a Local Courier

A lively rural page recounts humorous notes, farm mishaps, and community snippets. Topics include cows entangled in a horned tiff, a joke about cow tale rivalry between Will Mays and J Tenant, farm produce like cake varieties, pickles and jellies, and local notices on illness, theater, and prohibition. Public remarks touch on editor disputes, chicken cholera, and social chatter through the Whitesburg correspondent.

Will Mays J. Tenant Tenant May Edgar Coweta Shell Macedonia Church Whitesburg

Housekeeper in Minneapolis Burns Again

The Housekeeper in Minneapolis Minnesota burned out for the second time in six years on April 12, destroying part of its large subscription district. Several ladies employed barely escaped with their lives. Readers missing the May issue should write to publishers with full address and subscription details to have the May number forwarded and their names restored.

Mass meeting to choose executive committee June notice

A June mass meeting titled to select an executive committee and decide on actions for elections in the next two years. It questions whether delegates will be chosen to national conventions or referred to the new committee. W C Avomsey signs as Carroll county Democratic executive committee chairman.

W.C. Avomsey Carroll County Dem Court of Ordinary Carroll County Tegal Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama Railroad Company Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama J.T. Touseworth Anid County R.houseworle Borgia John M. Hunter John Dyer John XM. Hunter Brown

Ogilvie's House Plans published by Ogilvie & Co

Publishers Ogilvie & Co announce a new book containing twenty five house plans with engravings and specifications. It covers various sizes with styles of Cosins Caskets and motion of permanent robes. offered for 25 cents and mailed to any address. Villa Rica Georgia referenced for building contracts.

Ogilvie 2 Neat Frovo & Co Villa Rica Ogilvie & CO Rose Street New York

Woolford's Sanitary Lotion Promises Quick Cure

Tich Prairie Mange and Scratch of every kind cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never falls. Sold by Hallum, diamrick & Cow at Carrollton, Georgia.

Woolford Hallum, Diamrick & Cow Carrollton, Ga

Shoes That Endure Warranties From Barbour Quality

Advertises durable shoes made from tannery skins sewn with Barbour's Imported Shoe Thread. Claims no ripping or tearing, comfort fit, and a replacement policy for any pair failing the test. Available in Pebble Goat Fid Morocco lines for children and adults with various toe styles.

Fid Morocco Mieses

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