Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia
Governor Hoke Smith proclaims Thursday November 26 1908 a day of Thanksgiving for Georgia citizens urging rest and cheer while reflecting on blessings and helping the less fortunate. He emphasizes industry, property, and placing manhood above money, signed at Atlanta with Secretary of State Philip Cook. Stomach health ad promotes Kodal from Hamrick's Pharmacy.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
State of
Capitol
Atlanta
Philip Cook
DeWitt's Witch Haze Sold by Hamtick's Pharmacy
Ad copy claims DeWitt's Witch Haze heals many minor cuts scratches and bruises quickly. It is advertised as especially good for piles. Sold by Hamtick's Pharmacy.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Hamtick
Tatters the Pet of Squatter Gulch play and band concert
Carrollton hosts a Tuesday evening performance at the school auditorium directed by Miss Walthall. The elocution show features a lively plot and humor with a supporting band concert. Proceeds benefit the local band, listing numerous characters and local figures in a period style cast.
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Walthall
Carrollton
Tints Timberlake
Timberlake
Aquatters
Gulcb
H. M. Bass
Raber Forrie
Prof
Roe ‘Turner
John Maraton
Enat
Col
Sid Holderneun
Phil Dolan
J. C. Newall
Witherapoon
Davis Brown
Moses
Gblosson
Ab Sqintiere
Guleb
Arthur Wilton
Blaze in Cotton Bale Sparks Warehouse Alert
A bale of cotton with fire was found in the warehouse of Mr. J. T. Bradley last Saturday afternoon. The cause is unknown but it likely burned before entering the warehouse. The incident emphasizes careful handling and avoiding smoking on bales during transport.
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J. T. Bradley
Gift to West Carrollton School Library Receives Support
Rev Thomas Dimmock donated forty books to the West Carrollton School Library and others pledge books. A five dollar gold piece offers to the student who shows the most improvement in storytelling. Pupils aim for Judge’s prizes and spelling honors as several students have never misspelled a word since September.
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Thomas Dimmock
West Carrollton School
Adamson
Dogier
Russell
House Burns on East Side. Williamson Home Destroyed
Fire crews responded Wednesday night to an alarm from the extreme east side, finding the dwelling of Mr. Robert Williamson without water to fight the blaze. Williamson and family were away, unaware of the fire until morning, and the house and contents were completely destroyed.
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Dunbar
Robert Williamson
A Public Library for Carrollton A call for a shared city library
The piece argues for a centralized public library in Carrollton, urging unity among citizens, schools, and the Commercial Club. It notes the limited current holdings, the reach of school libraries, and the generous support of L. C. Mandeville, proposing a jointly funded, well managed library accessible to all, especially students, with committees from diverse interests and a future plan for financing.
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Mandeville Mills
A. and M
Commercial Club
Emall
L. C. Mandeville
Sackville Lodge No 546 Constituted By Masons
Last Saturday night Dr J D Hamrick and Col James Beall attended Sackville to join brethren from Zion Lodge and Bowden Lodge as a new Free and Accepted Masons lodge was formed. Sackville Lodge No 546 was installed with T L Roberts as W M and H M Earnest as S W J H McDaniel as J W. This brings the county to eleven lodges and signals growing membership and activity.
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J. D. Hamrick
James Beall
Sackville
Zion Lodge
Bowden Lodge
Sackville Lodge
T. L. Roberts
W. M
H. M. Earnest
J. H. McDaniel
J. W
Bible Study and Sermon at Christian Church
At The Christian Church a short Bible Study Course may be arranged in early December led by Rev. Bernard P. Smith of Atlanta. Sunday school at 10 a.m., L. K. Smith, superintendent. Preaching at 7 p.m. The glory and work of old age, a message for old and young. Everybody invited.
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Bernard P. Smith
Atlanta
L. K. Smith
Crescent Plows Big Lot At J. H. Harrie
Crescent team dominates the field at J. H. Harrie, pulling away to a decisive win in a large yardage hoard. The victory reflects Crescent’s strong offensive showing and solid defense against the Harrie squad.
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Crescent
J. H. Harrie
J P Webb Dies Sheriff of Carroll County
J P Webb longtime Carroll County sheriff died at his Newnan street home from liver and heart trouble at age 55. He served two terms as sheriff and was elected to a third. Renowned for duty and integrity, he leaves three children. The body went to Roopville for interment with funeral services by Rev W W Roop and Rev I R Walker.
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J. P. Webb
Carroll County
Carroll
Newnan Street
Webb
J.B. Merrell
Joe Webb
Roopville
Carrollton
W. W. Roop
I. R. Walker
Off to Conference in Georgia with Dunbar and Gober
Rev Wm Dunbar and Z W Gober left Tuesday for the North Georgia Conference annual session in Gainesville. Dunbar has led the M E church here for four years and may receive a new appointment. Gober has served two years on the Carrollton circuit and is highly esteemed, likely to return. All church assessments for the year have been paid in full.
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Wm. Dunbar
Z. W. Gober
North Georgia
Gainesville
Dunbar
M. E
Gober
Carrollton
Notice Teachers and Patrons of Public Schools
The Public Schools of Carroll County will open on November 16. The public term lasts six months with four months taught during winter and spring. Long term schools may count any six months. Incomplete winter spring work may be completed in July and August. Teachers to submit reports at four week intervals. By order of the Board of Education. J S Travis C 5 C
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Carroll Couny
Board of Education
J-S. Travis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine commends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns and saving doctor bills after fifteen years of use. The testimonial appears at W. E. Johnson's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
W. E. Johnson
Underwood Typewriter For Sale Shortly After Use
Nearly new Underwood typewriter offered at 40 dollars, originally 100, includes tabulator and extras. Seller Lee Sharpe may be available for inquiries.
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Lee Sharpe
Thanksgiving Meeting Series by Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church holds daily 3 to 4 pm meetings next week except Thursday to give thanks for God's blessings. Leaders guide programs with hymns, lessons on China and Koreans, papers, recitations, solos, and offerings. All church members and guests invited to worship and reflect.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
M. E. Church
M. M. Bradley
Daisy Harris
B. F. Boykin
Misa Ansnie Pace
Local Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
Mr J M Duncan and wife spent the weekend at Rice visiting his sister Mrs Dr Boyd. Mr Edgar Johnson and wife visited relatives near Sand Hill Saturday night. Mrs Dr Roberts visited her mother near Whitesburg. L J Embry and family spent Monday in Carrollton. Miss Fannie Sewell left Monday for Flat Rock to teach. Mrs W H Griffig and daughter Miss Ella spent Monday in Carrollton. Arthur Aderhold of Atlanta visited his parents here. Nora Duncan visited relatives at Rico Saturday and Sunday.
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J. M. Duncan
Rice
Boyd
Edgar Johnson
Sand Hill
Dr. Roberts
Whitesburg
L. J. Embry
Carrollton
Fannie Sewell
Mons
Flat Rock
W. H. Griffig
Miss Ella
Nelson Hinesley
Young Harrie
Little Vide
Nora Duncan
Rico
Reverend J W Williamson Testifies About Kidney Remedy
Huntington West Virginia minister Rev J W Williamson testifies that Foley Kidney Remedy cured his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble after using Pol ey’s Kidney Remedy. He states the product will do all claimed and endorses it.
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J. W. Williamson
Huntington
W. Va
Poley
Foley
Money to Lend for Farmers Promoted by Local Office
I D McPherson of the Free Press office on Newnan Street announces perfected arrangements for cheap money loans to farmers. The office quotes prompt supply and favorable terms for agricultural borrowers.
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I D. McPherson
Newnan Street
Free Press Office
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Kidney Strength
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as prompt and thorough in strengthening weakened kidneys and addressing bladder inflammation. The sale is promoted by Hamtick's Pharmacy as a widely recommended remedy.
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DeWitt
Hamtick
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Masonic Lodge
The
Christian Church
Underwood Typewriter
Stein- Bloch Smart
George Coypeland
Leason
John XLV
Woman's Board
John M. Jackson
John XV
China
D. L. Hearn
Song
Leta Baskin
Our Woman’ Board
Hume
Nell McKowan
H. B. Adams
J. K. Smith
Cuba
Warren Meadows
Marguerite Adams
Jamea’ Beall
Home Mission
C. H. Stewart
Hulett
Arthur Aderhold
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