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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
2
A Georgia agricultural report links prohibition to solving farm labor shortages. Commissioner Hudson notes migration from farms to towns eased, with more hands available to pick cotton and wages dropping from last year. If prohibition keeps workers on farms, agriculture may revive.
The Coca Cola Company won in the United States Circuit Court where a decree forbids Max Jacobs and Western Bottling Works of Chicago from selling or advertising any beverage as Kol Kola Cold Kola or any name resembling Coca Cola. The decree also bars infringing the Coca Cola trade name and forbids selling any other drink in place of Coca Cola to deceive the public, and it is perpetual and final.
Bowdon reports travel by Mr. B W Little to Graham and Newell Alabama to investigate a line to Newell via Dot and Graham. A charter is granted for a new Masonic Lodge at Sackville on Carrollton road. Nellie Webb and Mae Beck of Carrollton visited Bowdon Sunday and Monday. Fred Vance went to Carrollton Sunday with Miss Bradley from the College who had been in Tampa. Mrs John Long of near Carrollton, sister of Mrs W B Rowell, died last Saturday and was laid to rest at Indian Creek after services by Rev J M Davison.
Bowdon College lists honor roll criteria as a 95 percent average and strict grading. Primary first grade names Ima Bennett Dorothy Johnson Eunice Muldrew Bond McLendon Inez Nunnelly. Second grade names Earl Adamson Gladys Tarrow Jessie Bartlett Olin Downs Pat Johnson Myrtle Woodward. Intermediate third grade Vera Bowman Elsie Lovvorn. Fourth grade Roy Houston Grace Moore Andrew Nipper. Preparatory Paul Campbell Coy Leco. Junior W. S. Banks. Senior Tundle Chambers Nelah Johnson Pauline Jeter V D Whatley A M Pres.
A collection of witty observations on pride apologies aging and social behavior from Chicago News. It notes hot tempered men cooling at critical moments and the psychology of flattery and generosity in social exchanges.
J S Long and Family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and help during the long and fatal sickness of their wife. They say such kindness will be remembered and wish blessings from Heaven upon all.
Obituary notice from Antioch Carrolloo Association records for Bro. J. F. Nance born June 20 1832 died August 17 1908. He married Adeline Brooks February 5 1857 and had three children John Paschal and Mrs. W. S. Harman. After first wife’s death he married Nannie M. Thurmond February 27 1898. He joined the Methodist church early then the Missionary Baptist church in 1889. The church offers sympathy and vows to follow his devout example and publicizes thanks to the county papers and family.
John A. Cook of Orchard Hill died Sunday afternoon under sudden circumstances found seated in a chair by his son and wife. Born December 16 1829 in Wike county Georgia he was nearly 79. He leaves three sons Ove W T and B F Cook and three daughters Mrs Pomp Kierbow Mrs Z. Wi Fisher and Mrs T. J. Manley plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
All persons are hereby notified that W. A. nor W. F. Coleman will not be responsible for any debts contracted during my absence without a written order. Signed by W. A. Coleman.
The Gainesboro Telephone Company promotes a low cost rural phone service. Farms within twelve to fifteen miles of exchanges can join a club to install instruments, with service at 50 cents a month and supervision provided by the company. The plan includes double wire lines, equipment from Western Electric, and options to rent pole space or install new lines. It highlights benefits such as market updates, weather reports, doctor contact, railroad schedules, law enforcement aid, and social benefits for families.
Land posted warning to all persons not to fish hunt or trespass on 0 acres of lot No 170 50 acres No 150 and 25 acres No 129 on penalty of law by U L Dyer Carrollton Ga Route 4.
Dr and Mrs J E Cramer express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for helpfulness and tender sympathy during the loss of infant son Edwin. They thank physicians for watchfulness and efforts and all societies and individuals for flowers sent to ease the broken hearts.
Notice states the collector will be at multiple listed towns for 1908 tax collection. Locations include Kansas Mandeville Turkey Creek Flint Corner Smithfield Shiloh Bowdon Victory New Mexic o Tyus Roppville Lowell Clem Carrollton Banning Whitesburg County Line Hulett Cross Plains Fairplay Villa Rica Temple. The item lists sites and aims to inform residents where to pay taxes.
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