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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
Governor Smith arrived by the 1 10 train from Atlanta and was greeted by a citizens committee and the Carrollton Band. He spoke at the courthouse in front of several hundred people, repeating his familiar statewide themes with attentive crowds.
Miss Annie Mary Fuller entertained the S E Club Saturday at her Dixie Street home with twelve members present. Miss Annie Ruth Sewell attended as the only invited guest and four game tables were set for up-jinks and dominoes followed by cream and cake. Next meeting planned with Miss Nellie McRae.
Carroll County lists its pensioners who have not yet called for their second quarter payments. Eligible individuals may claim their money at their convenience, with notices signed by J H Barron Ordinary and local officials Annie Morgan and Mary Upchurch among others.
Notice warns officers and persons not to issue any papers for or against the Holsombeck family in Georgia without permission from G. W. E. Holsombeck and relates to W. T. Holsombeck.
The Carroll County Medical Society met April 21 1908 at their usual place with many cases discussed and tours performed successfully. The next meeting is May 1908 with essays by D T G Sheats W L Fitia and J D Hamrick. September readers include J B Camp and O W Roberts.
A two month old son of Lieut. and Mrs. Anderson Jr died at Camp Columbia Havana Cuba on May 5. The infant was brought to Carrollton for interment by his parents and paternal grandmother. Funeral services led by Rev. W. M. Dunbar were held at Judge W. F. Brown's residence with Carrollton bar members serving as pallbearers.
An advertisement notes a Pink Pain Tablet by Dr Shoop that allegedly stops any pain in 20 minutes. It claims to ease various pains by reducing blood pressure and congestion, with Camp Drug Co distributing the tablets at 20 tablets for 2 cents.
The Carroll County Sacred Harp Memorial Singing convened at Tallapoosa church on May and 3rd with G. I. McEwen as president. It organized with officers W. B. McLendon as vice president and W H Swofford as secretary, noted committees, multiple music sessions, and a memorial for deceased members Nancy A Coata and W J Robinson, ending with resolutions to publish the minutes in The Carroll County Times and Free Press.
Colds that linger in spring sap strength and tire nerves, opening the door to illness. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough, expels the cold, and is safe with solid results. Sold by Hamsrick's Pharmacy.
The Lit Vi Club held a pleasant afternoon meeting on College Street with Misa Daley Harrison leading discussion on The Dawn of the Drama. Miss Monica Harris entertained with a humorous recitation as 16th century English songs and piano solos by Mrs Adamson highlighted the program.
A major blaze in Atlanta began about 3 30 Friday morning and burned for four hours in the Terminal Station district. It wiped out 31 buildings, 42 businesses, and left 1 000 people jobless with losses around 1 250 000 dollars. Schlesinger's bakery and candy factory suffered a 200 000 dollar loss.
Notice asks residents to file 1908 city tax returns by March 25 stating owned property. Blanks available by contacting E. B. Merrell, Clerk. Also mentions receipt of a large consignment of well broke mules by Stewart and Fleeming.
The sixth annual Carroll County Progressive Singing Convention met at Stripling's Chapel May 2–3. J W A Rowland presided, officers were elected, and a large program of songs and memorials proceeded under a student of C R Mullins and H F Morris. The session adjourned with plans to meet next year at Abilene church and 126 members enrolled.
Ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen kidneys and remove blood impurities. Urges immediate use to regain health. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
Small, safe, and gentle DeWitt's Little Early Risers marketed as a dependable remedy. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmage in local listings.
A quick find of scattered jewelry pieces in odd spots like rings brooches pins and watches. Restoring them would take only minutes with minimal cost likely a few cents.
The public school opening week features a Friday evening sermon by Rev. J. G. Hendon of LaGrange, a Tuesday morning elocutionary contest by Miss Walthall’s pupils for a gold medal, and Tuesday evening plays and drill. Jere Pound will deliver a literary address on Wednesday as part of the state school committee program, with graduation exercises and a student play scheduled Wednesday night.
Attention Masons on May 21 8 PM lecture by Dr B Mack of College Park on Masonic principles then at 3 30 PM public talk on Anglo Israelism TM at the Methodist Episcopal church free to all. A fare treat awaits attendees.
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