16 May 1907
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
A store touts three great elements of its clothing: quality, style, and moderate price. It boasts these as the secret to its success and invites readers to view a special collection as a striking example of these enduring principles.
An advertisement promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure claiming a guaranteed result and a money back refund after one bottle. Johnson Drug Co offers the product at 50 cents.
Vacant building lots available for sale fronting Sims Street near the Public School building. Inquiries to P. C. Merrell.
Local notices list sales from Baskin Baskin and Parker Wood seeds and new arrivals in ladies skirts. Mentions Lieut James Little visiting Col Ralph Adamson, a Lit Mu Club meeting, a birth and a baby, a house sale, and contracting for water mains to the District College. Also notes evangelist meetings, Confederate Monument support, and the corner stone laying for the Agricultural and Medical College.
One six room dwelling house and desirable lot located one block from the square. For terms contact E. J. Kaylor in Carrollton Georgia.
Examination of applicants for the positions of Superintendent and teachers in Carrollton Public Schools will be held at the Public School building on June 1st starting at 9 a.m. The selection of teachers will occur on the following Wednesday. By order of the Board. W. W. Roop, Secretary.
The document shows J. R. Aberson sworn before H. L. Rows as notary, stating the true condition of the Carrollton Bank as of the date in March 1907. The handwriting notes the bank’s financial status and warrants authenticity of the sworn statement.
The public learns with regret that Professor C. K. Henderson has resigned as head of the local school to accept the superintendency in Newnan. The voluntary move with higher pay testifies to his capability and fine reputation. In Carrollton four years he built up the school, earned universal satisfaction, and remained a model citizen greatly aiding public interests. His friends regret his departure.
Miss Leta Puckett entertained the R P C last Saturday afternoon with an hour of work followed by instrumental solos by Miss Myrtle Mitchell and refreshments. Members present included Carrie Lee Lifsey Annie Mae Perdue Imogene Wilson Kate Thornton Mary Lou J Bledsoe Clyde Lifsey Effie Johnson Annie Lou Redwine Myrtle Mitchell and Kate Brown. Miss Myre Upshaw of Bremen was a visitor. The Society will meet with Miss Kate Thornton next Saturday May 26.
The Lit-Mu Club enjoyed a cordial evening hosted by Misses Slade with a program including guitar and vocal solos, talks on Georgia history and development, and a comparison of early Georgia settlers. Refreshments followed, provided by members Led by Mrs. Lee Fitts and a list of attendees.
Mrs. Jeff Brock hosted a neighborhood Sewing Club gathering last week with maids and matrons enjoying two hours of sewing and conversation. Ice cream and cake followed, and the next meeting will be with Miss Hattie Aycock.
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