General Presentments Carroll County Grand Jury 1910
The Carroll Superior Court October term 1910 grand jury submits general presentments praising county officers for neat records and efficient duties. They note improvements at county farm, recommend reappointment of superintendent, jail condition, river road work, and a kennel for trained bloodhounds. They propose pay per diem for jurors and bailiffs, recommend physicians, and approve land purchase for roads. They commend Prof. J. H. Melson and Mason, urge publication of presentments, and thank Judge Freeman and others. Publication planned for three local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Mobley
Ssaid Farm
J. C. Brock
Homer Boatright
G. W. Merrell
N. P
J. P
Frances S. Hall
Carroll County
J. H. Melson
A. & M. College
Mason
Fourth Congressional District
Carroll Free Press
Carroll County Times
Villa Rica Journal
R. W. Freeman
Animals that kill for sport and birds as prey
The writer notes red squirrels, otters, house cats, sable, fisher, mink, raccoon, shrikes, sheldrakes, goshawks and others kill animals or birds for sport rather than food. Observations include goshawks killing multiple grouse in a morning and a bird killing scores of small fish for sport, comparing animal behavior to human sport and pleasure in killing.
More Than She Could Bear
Marion a six year old girl dragged through European museums by her mother and aunt for months to memorize famous artifacts. She rebels and agrees to visit any place if she never sees serious objects again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Europe
Marie Antoinette
Catherine de’ Medici
Napoleon
Lord Westbury’s Retort On Court Of Appeal Wisdom
In the London Mail anecdote Lord Westbury, retired lord chancellor, notes his peers Chelmsford Colonsay and St Leonards all blind or stupid yet form the best court of appeal. He tells St Leonards that age or limits do not hinder serving in the Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Westbury
House of Lords
Court of Appeal
Lord Chelmsford
Lord Colonsay
Lord St. Leonards
St. Leonards
Westbury
Chelmsford
Colonsay
London Mail
Fate of the Toy Dogs in Windsor Magazine Tale
The Windsor Magazine shares a tale about Li Hung Chang and two toy dogs sent as a gift to the Chinese envoy during a London visit. Li Hung Chang thanks the giver but notes age and health prevent adopting a strict diet, adding practical concerns about the dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Magazine
Li Hung Ching
Mai
London
Stock Exchange
Curefu
Felin
Li Ming Chang
Something for Nothing and the mahogany tale
A historical note recounts a Paris fruit dealer who offered 5 francs for the largest Lady Apple, prompting a flood of samples and boosting his business while keeping smaller fruits for sale. It also traces mahogany's trade from 1724 via West Indies, Mexico, and Honduras to Europe, with Raleigh noting its value in 1597 and Stanley’s later exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Walter Raleigh
Trinidad
Africa
Stanley
Europe
West Indies
Honduras
Mexico
Temperance Dinner Ends With Comic Irish Twist
At a Scotch nobleman's dinner known for temperance, farmers sip milk and aerated water. One man secretly pours rum into another's milk. The unsuspecting guest drinks eagerly, finishes the glass, and quips to his neighbour, What a cop, a humorous moment from London Answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iech
Man Tammas
London
Accomplishment Idea for Josh at Home from School
Farmer Cornteasel expresses hope Josh will be useful at home despite the mules. He contemplates showing him off with a college yell to startle the team, implying progress or a plan to engage Josh in work. The quote reflects a folksy, rustic tone from the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Farmer Cornteasel
Jon
Washington Star
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Baliff
B. F. Robertson
William A Shaw
Foreman
Jas H
Barron Thomas P Lane
Walter S Craven Austin L
Moses
T Houseworth
Garrett Eli J
Kaylor
Henry F
Copeland
Jas T
Davis Jos
Sherrill
Jas
Gladney
Chas
King Hugh A
Boyd Jos
Shaw
Lipham
Jos
Harris Francis P
Powell Joel J
McGuire
Morris T
Hamrick
Henry C. Roop
Carrollton, Ga
A. & M. Jair
B. A. Chambers
Roy Power
Aarris & Foster
Longview St
R. A. Howell
New York
Long Island
New York Globe
Conner & Bartlett
R H Fletcher
Newnan St
G D Merrell
Charlie Jones
Williams Gash Store
Williams Mer
Newnan Street
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