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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1886
Page
3
Carrollton Local Intelligence and Markets Update
Carroll Free Press reports rapid arrivals in Carrollton, notes county commissioners’ session, dry weather hurting the durnip crop, brisk barge-yard trade, and a broad array of local merchants offering goods. Mentions John T. Meador visiting town, brickwork on Mandeville building, notable deaths, new shipments at Benson’s, and plans for a new local railroad charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners
W. Merrell Esq
Baric
Rhody & Spuroeks
John TL
Meador
Mountain
Moore
Mandeville
Cotton Market Opening Brightens Temple Region
The county news reports cotton season opening with firm prices at $5 as warm weather aids gathering. The Rome & Carrollton railroad is expected to boost the Georgia portion of the market. Griffith leases Riggs mill and gin for the season. Sprucil moves to a new residence. Mr Dave Griffith and Mrs Leola Dobbs wed at the bride’s mother's home with Rev J M Stallings officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Tallapoosa
Cupid
Dave Griffith
Leola Dobbs
Dobbs
J. M D
Stallings
Midway Notices Of Deaths And Local Happenings At Bowdon
Ol Aunt Sarah Ferrell died September 2 leaving eight children and many grandchildren. Mr A A Woodhim died September 23 aged seventy, a Bowdon Methodist and family man. All stay singing next Sunday at Midway invites lovers of music with lunch. Dora Ferrell and Miss Dora listed as sick. Ten cotton harvest notes from Villa Rica show over a hundred bales on the streets. Colton and J T Ferrell crops discussed. Local business growth includes Lasseter Waldrop Co starting a new store. Dozier House sale. Dr King and Dr Roberds family moves. Presbyterian church repainted. talk of a streetcar line to old town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ferrell
A. A. Woodhim
Ile
Methodist
Bowdon
Helvavesten
W. L
Aysis
Dora Ferrell
Willie Biunt
J.T. Ferrell
Colton
Aaron Myers
Floyd County
J.N. Myers
Bowden Church
Frankie Bishop
Villa Rica
York
Lasseter, Waldrop & Co
Harekhalter
Presbyterian Church
Bob Wilson
M.A. Luther
Carrollton
Fashion and Suit Stock for All Ages at Must Be Sold
An endless variety for trunks and valises. Dress goods unbeatable. Large stock of boys youths and men's clothing must be sold.
Marriage at Benford residence in New Mexico observed
Report from Plow Boy notes the marriage of Mr W Brook to Miss M A Benford at the J H L Benford residence on the night of the 28th ultimo with attendants listed. Wishes are extended to the newlyweds. A widow Miss Nealy Paven has returned home to Pike county. A 15 cent reward is offered for the young widower who took a trip to Bowdow city last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
J. HU. L. Benford
Brook
M.A. Benford
JA. Brook
Alice. Benford
W. H. Benford
Ada Brook
J. W.e Jones Esq
Nealy Paven
Pike County
Helor
Bowdow
New Mexico District Boont This Fall Feats One Horse Cotton
A district note claims Mr Gr Alford, a young farmer, will harvest twelve dalva of cotton with one horse this fall. Also reports the death of Mrs Key of Noopville and burial at Pleasant Grove today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Gr. Alford
Key
Noopville
Pleasant Grove
Mabry Notes Local Sickness and Deaths in Community
The column records a infant death, praising angelic rest for the babe of Mr and Mrs Craven. It mentions sermons by Rev. Mr. Causey at Flarmony and Litur dix, plus local notes on E F Garrett’s stationary sorghum mill using a chemical process. Eula E Adamson teaches near her father’s residence, now at Bowdon, with music lessons. Colbert and Dr Gid Thorpe son praise Texas. Mr. McDaniel tends a fine batch of tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
Causey
Flarmony
E. F. Garrett
Eula E. Adamson
Bowdon School
Colbert
Gid Thorpasson
Texas
McDaniel
Buchanan editor notes sickness and hog disease impact
Reporter Joel Rev. Moore records illness among locals with Rev. W. BE. Smith absent due to sickness. Bell family and Mrs Atkinson are ill, J A Atkinson and M A Atkinson visited O M, John Bowen also present. Hogs suffer a strange illness, cattle dry spell worries farmers as cotton may soon be marketed. Captain Martin traveled to Newnan on business but was unwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel
Thos. Moore
Buchanan
W. BE. Smith
John
Capt
Martin
Newnan
Clas. Bell
J. E. Atkinson
J. A. Atkinson
M.A. Atkinson
Bowdon
O. M
John Bowen
Carrollton
Stripling's Chapel Reporters by Wall and Local Notices
Report from Stripling's Chapel notes Mr Joe Gray nearly injured at a syrup mill lever but survived with minor injuries after doctors found no broken bones. Other items mention land purchases, visitors, a school closing, cotton yields, first bale, and local marriages. The irregular news covers weather, illnesses, cane injury, and war talk surrounding tax collectors and Gordon.
John Copeland Travels to Waco to Trade Cotton
Mr. John Copeland has gone to Waco to attend to weighing cotton and to breathe the pure air of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Copeland
Waco
Whitesburg News Notes and Local Elections
In Whitesburg Mrs Louda Bryan abandoned a Jackson move after another millinery shop opened nearby. Local moves include ROG Strickland relocating to pear town and Dolph Moore visiting his father J D Moore who remains frail. Gustavus A Hogan bought a farm near Sand Hill and will move. Candidate P E Chandler visited town as Tax Collector hopeful. Profs E L Thomas of Tullapoosa and others visited. Mrs North and daughter Jessie of Senoia stayed with A Gendrick. Fever illness continues for Sims, Ansley, John Houseworth’s daughter. Dr Lee Byram and wife left for Newnan then Atlanta Medical College. request Free Press sent care of Atlanta. R J Tanner may move into Dr Bryan’s former Dent House, W C Brannan may move back. De N Brown plans an new drugstore on a newly bought lot northwest of Roberts & Cows and opposite town street. George W Smith and Miss Sirol J Smith wed at the bride’s father’s home. James Gray and Miss Sallie Taylor wed in Carroll at the same time. Miss Tattle Brown left for relatives at Shirpsburg. Sad news: bb W Culpepper’s child died at Pucket’s station. Expect several families to move this fall. McLendon, Dickson, and Chandler moving households for schooling or health reasons. One T W Ingram horse died while hauling cotton to the gin. Today’s election for Governor, Senator, Representatives and state officers was very quiet. total vote 43. In Representatives L Holland had 43 votes, G W Harper 42. For Governor, John B Gordon and E W Wells received 27 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louda Bryan
Jackson
Rog. Strickland
Dolphin Moore
Birmingham
Ala
J. D. Moore
Sr. Moore
Gustavus A. Hogan
Sand Hill
P. E. Chandler
E.L. Thomas
Tullapoosa
Cgendrick
Sims
Ansley
John Houseworth
Lee Byram
Newnan
Athanta Medical College
R. J.tanner
Bryan
W. CG. Brannan
Mr. Tanner
de N. Brown
Roberts& Cows
Geo. W. Smith
L. J. Cowart
W. L. Clarke Jr
Sirol. J. Smith
Wilson Craven
James Gray
Sallie Taylor
Carroll
Tattle Brown
Shirpsburg
Bb. W. Culpepper
Pucket
PF. W. McLendon
Emily
W. E. Dickson
Lowell
J. He. Chandler
Clem
Messrs. McLendon & Dickson
Mr. Chandler
W. T. Brown
T. W. Ingram
Representatives
State House
L. Holland
G.W. Harper
John B.gordon
E.W. Wells
Reverend Lane preaches twice at Presbyterian in Carrollton
The Rev. JG Lane of Alabama preached morning and evening at the Presbyterian church in Carrollton last Sunday. He also spoke Wednesday night and, with Col S Grow, visited Villa Rica Thursday morning where he will preach Sunday before returning to Alabama via the Georgia Pacific line. Election results noted as quiet with mayoral and council races and council organization. A local ad touts Buckeye Pile Ointment as a remedy for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG. Lane
Alabama
Presbyterian Church
Ifis
Col S. Grow
Villa Rica
Georgia Pacific
Town man W J Stewart praised for local building boom
The article lauds W J Stewart for constructing several first class structures over the past year. His two story brick on the square is praised as perhaps the county’s best, and his warehouse is highlighted as an exemplary fit for its use. Stewart also completed a dwelling costing about 2500 dollars, regarded by many as the town’s prettiest and most stylish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelnel- Te
Gouddk
W. J. Stewart
S. Him Self
Aiso
Long & Bro notes for collection in hands
Attorneys Conn Conn & Walker urge prompt action on the overdue notes and accounts of Long & Bro owned by J J Long. The notice mentions winter clothing stock, tobacco and various local merchants, with advertisements for funeral goods, flour, and other items available in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Bro
J.J. Long
Conn
Conn & Walker
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