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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
3
Local notices report cotton prices rising as merchants advertise a mix of groceries and dry goods. Ed itor Rhody of the Waco Enterprise visits, J.B. Benson expands as owner, and W.W. Ragan urges debt payment. Updates include church sermons by Rev. Wadsworth, potential public school legislation, counterfeit coin alerts, and a push for cotton seed as fertilizer while promoting low prices on clothing and shoes.
An elderly former Carroll County soldier recalls Civil War service with Companies B C H I of the old 56th Georgia, urging support for his bid to be Tax Collector in January. He contrasts his wartime hardships with younger rivals, asks for honest consideration, and notes his past residence losses.
In this boom town a large barn and outbuildings rise as Mr Monroe Windom expands his property. Mr J F Ferrell adds to his dwelling, hinting at a forthcoming marriage. Taylor Baker and Willie Tillery run as independent candidates while marriage plans surface for Willie Johnson and Willie McLeod. Mr HOH Morris of Mr Zion purchases land from Mr Milton Trimble on which Mr William Ash resides.
Destructive blaze last Saturday night at half past eleven destroyed Burckhalter, McKitchens, and Lasseter, Waldrup & Co stores. Losses totaled about fifteen hundred dollars for the house and goods with no insurance on the property. ARREST and medical college plans noted amid recovery efforts and business continuation.
County Life reports the Richards family held a reunion at County Line Academy on last Friday the 24th inst. J Holland chaired the meeting with A J Tuchards as secretary. A committee selected H Hogan F M Camp and W B Richards to arrange. Judge RL Richards gave a family history. Hon G W Harper spoke on family business and creation. Dinner was served. twelve baskets left. Attendance included Ilion Lindsey Holland and others. The meeting adjourned to September 24, 1887 for a second reunion.
Local notes report a debating society of thirty members organized at County Line academy. Various community updates follow, including health concerns, traveling plans, and social visits. The piece notes deaths, new outfits, farm activity, and upcoming auctions, with several names and places cited.
July 1886 notice declares all notes and accounts of the firm due now. Those unpaid or unsettled by November 1 will be turned to an officer for collection. Advertisement from Askew, Braplny & Co. mentions tobacco lots sold at Simonton & Huggins and seeks best flour from Chambers House.
Notice of large stock of handmade harnesses including horse, wagon, and buggy sets with collars bridles whips tags wagon lines and more to be sold cheap for cash or exchanged for dry hides. Also advertisement for ladies and men's flannel shirts at Rhody and Spurlocks emphasizing low prices.
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