Peace Among the Democrats in Georgia Convention
The Georgia State Democratic Convention met at the Grand Opera House in Atlanta noon yesterday and elected fifty six delegates to the National Democratic Convention at Baltimore, chose fourteen presidential electors and alternates, and instructed the delegation for Underwood under a unit plan, ending the anticipated clash between Tom Watson and Tom Felder as both were nominated for delegates at large. The party avoided the feared split as peace prevailed.
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Georgia
Grand Opera House
Atlanta
Baltimore
Underwood
Tom Watson
Tom Felder
Watson
Felder
Mrs. G. K. Henderson Hosts Elegant Maple Street Reception
A large midweek social event at Mrs. G. K. Henderson's Maple street home drew about three hundred ladies. Honorees included Mrs. J. H. Strickland and Miss Henrietta Strickland of Newnan, with Mrs. Simonton and Miss Olive Kingsbery at the punch bowl and others assisting in dining room service. Pink and green decor featured a rose centerpiece and tulle drapery, creating a refined display in the drawing rooms.
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Mrs. Henderson
Maple Street
J. H. Strickland
Henrietta Strickland
Newnan
Mesdames
C. B. Simonton
George Head
Leon P. Mandeville
J. A. Mandeville
B. C. Basa
Eugenia Mandeville
Albert Simonton
Olive Kingsbery
J. C. Newell
Margaret Simonton
Fourth District A. M. and Carrollton Public Schools Close Terms
The Fourth District A. M. School and Carrollton Public Schools completed successful terms this week. Commencement sermons were given by Dr. J. G. Patten of Decatur at the Chautauqua auditorium. A. M. School literary address by Hon. J. M. Slaton at 11 a.m. Monday. graduating exercises at 8 p.m. Carrollton High School literary address by Judge H. M. Reid and graduations held Tuesday.
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Carrollton
J. G. Patten
Decatur
Chautauqua
J. M. Slaton
Carrollton High School
H. M. Reid
A. & M. School
Alba Kelley
Mabel Bowles
Emma_ Turner
Ralph Davis
Ellis McBride
Bob Alman
Jamie Cotton
Gladys Askew
Amelia Power
Helen Long
Nellie Harman
Nellie McRae
Lee Pylant
Joe Jones
Charles Fitts
Ezekiel Bass
Dewell Reese
Carrollton Chautauqua Opens 3rd Annual Session Today
The Carrollton Chautauqua begins its third annual session at 3:30 p.m. with a Grand Concert by the Venetian Band. Platform manager Charley Lane oversees a strong lineup, promising the best Chautauqua yet and urging local attendance at each session.
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Carrollton Chautauqua
Charley Lane
Mule Wanted for W. D. Bass & Son
An advertisement from W. D. Bass & Son seeks a mule weighing at least 1000 pounds and not older than ten years, offering a purchase option for a sturdy, mature animal.
Subscriptions Due to Avoid Loss of The Free Press
The Free Press warns readers that the Post Office Department requires all arrears of one year or more to be collected or names will be dropped from the distribution list. Readers are urged to pay promptly, as the paper has no alternative but to drop unpaid subscribers.
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Post Office Department
Class of 1912 Entitled to Reception by Brown & Chandler
Brown & Chandler hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception at 4 o clock in honor of Carrollton High School graduates. Guests included Profs H B Adams M T Sammons Misses Carrie Villard Lucy Fiewellen Gladys Askew Helen Long Nellie Harman Amelia Power Mrs Lee Pylant and visitors Mr Deacon Brown Ruth Sewell Senie King Love Wood.
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Brown & Chandler
Carrollton High School
Roy Butler
Hicks Chandler
H. B. Adams
M. T. Sammons
Carrie Villard
Lucy Fiewellen
Gladys Askew
Helen Long
Nellie Harman
Amelia Power
Lee Pylant
Deacon Brown
Ruth Sewell
Newnan
Senie King
Atlanta
Love Wood
First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday afternoon June 5th at 2 45 oclock. All members urged to be on time.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Carrollton Library Receives New Books This Week
The Carrollton Library has received a list of new titles including The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come The Uncrowned King The Man in Lower Land The Harvester Initials Only Letitia Carberry The Mystery of Bonle Cabinet The Firing Line One Million Francs The Following of The Star Mother Carey's Chickens The Melting of Molly Polly of the Hospital Staff Through the Postern Gate The Girl of the Golden West The Iron Woman Bishop of Cottontown The library is open Monday Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 5 o clock Miss Lula Baskin Librarian.
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Carrollton
Kingdom Come
Lower Land
Harvester
Letitia Carberry
Mother Carey
Molly
Polly
Golden West
Iron Woman
Bishop of
Cottontown
Lula Baskin
Early Week Submission Urged for Correspondents
The notice urges correspondents to send letters as early in the week as possible so they can be printed the same week. It warns that Thursday submissions may be crowded out due to peak volumes and asks everyone to mail by Tuesday.
City Hall Site Selected Controversy Over Rome Street Choice
A local newspaper critiques the City Hall site decision by the Mayor and Council to place the building on the city lot on Rome street. It notes private subscriptions and a petition favored Newnan street, argues for a public vote, and lists council votes showing the mayor cast the deciding ballot for Rome street. It questions the unequal impact on eastern residents and calls for reconsideration.
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Rome Street
Newnan Street
Newnan
A.J. Baskin
W. S. Campbell
J. H. Burson
G. A. Hogan
E. A. Merrell
Banks Bar Overdrafts Beginning June First in Carrollton
From and after June 1 1912 the banks named in Carrollton will not permit any overdrafts. The First National Bank Carrollton Bank Citizens Bank The Peoples Bank all in Carrollton Ga will enforce the policy to prevent overdrawing of accounts.
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First National Bank
Carrollton
Carrollton Bank
Citizens Bank
the Peoples Bank
Carrollton, Ga
Dublin to Host Georgia Weekly Press Association Meeting
Arrangements are under way for the Georgia Weekly Press Association gathering in Dublin on June 1. Editors will enjoy a river boat ride with a fish fry and barbecue, a banquet, and an evening drive through the city. Committees on homes, program, finance, entertainment, barbecue and reception have been named, and noted speakers will be invited to address the convention.
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Dublin
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Card of Thanks for Emma Lee Jones
The Garretts express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement after the loss of their daughter Emma Lee Jones. They note living in a community of good people and sign their names.
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Emma Lee Jones
C. A. Garrett
Bug Death Delivers Fungal Benefits for Plants
Turner's 10 Cent Store notes BUG DEATH kills pests without harming plants and promotes growth, promising healthier blooms and vegetables for gardeners seeking a safe, effective treatment.
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Turner’s
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Boykin & Boykin Building
Watson and Felder
G. K. Henderson
W. D. Bass & Son
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C. H. Stewart
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Rogers Bros
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