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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1886
Page
3
Fragmentary note lists prices for car fur stock and related merchandise. Mentions VAT and export considerations, with unclear timing and parties. Unable to confirm full items or quantities due to missing context.
The column records visiting natives near Carrollton, stock standings, new buildings, and local trades. It notes Dr. Henry W. Davis of Texas dead, local ministers, and small ads for clothing, groceries, and equipment. It mentions Gilliam family tales and community events with names like Tomlin Harris, Beall, and Mandeville.
An advertisement extols the market selection with cloaks jackets locations and shawls. The ad claims a complete stock of nations and urges readers not to forget it.
Our store promotes flour, coffee, sugar, molasses and all groceries at rock bottom prices. Dress goods are unbeatable with a large stock of boys youths and men's clothing and a mention of music.
Whitesburg reports a series of local items including candidate visits by J V D Rev J Myers and Garmichal, a one legged show by Digby, travels to Newnan Atlanta and Campbell county, a possum incident at a chicken roost, building plans for J L Almon, and visits from Miss Alice McLarin and Miss Ada Wright. No school move yet toward consolidation noted.
Pleasant Grove records welcome Rev J D T Robison for the coming year and note farmers making use of fair weather for cotton and corn. Miss Sallie Driver returns home from Pike county. Mrs B J Key of Reepville dies and is buried at Pleasant Grove. Millard Brooks, six, harvested 112 pounds of cotton. Graveyard repair is underway. J G Brook nearly killed weatherboarding, ladder slip caused injuries. Rev C D Nixon offers steers for trade in the area.
Success to the Free Press and its editor. Troopville gains a drugstore and a new dwelling near the Methodist church while others improve homes. Miss Ally Patterson visits relatives. a Friday night academy contest entertains locals. Sympathy extended for losses. a baby Garland dies. Mr Burley’s wife also dies.
Local column reports on the post office move from J J Vance to William Crawford, mentions James Steed considering moving West, reflects on West versus Carroll, and notes political candidates in town, with a cheeky remark about Mr A C Robison and a reference to a girl.
The Carrollton sale notices list various foreclosures and property standings. Items include T A Leathers estate, Clapton Gold Mining Co shares, 750 cross ties owned by JJ B White, mineral interests of N J Chambers, and multiple district land tracts in Sixth and Ninth districts. The notices also reference T L Florence J K Turner and Sterling firms. advertising urges local patronage to bolster Carrollton.
For sale details note a three room unit advertised under a heading near the Apply section. The listing references an individual or agent named Win R. Sharpe and mentions a location or street context implied by the surrounding text. Recipient should contact Sharpe for more specifics.
The Banner reports Norris death by hanging after his November execution for murder. He faced the gallows with calm indifference, refused preachers, spoke briefly to his children, and died with a broken neck at 1 30. The county bore the burial costs with no kin present.
The enterprising publishers of the Housekeeper engage Maude Meredith as editor starting with the November number. Subscribe now at $1 per year to receive free the last three numbers of 1886, early chapters of stories, and one of three collections of imported lilies, tulips, and hyacinths for fall planting or indoor winter bloom. One agent wanted in every Cantley. permanent, profitable employment offered. Address Buckeye Publishing Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota.
One second hand gin and condenser part of one season. Will sell very cheap. Apply to W. J. Stewart.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion promises a universal cure for itch mange and scratchi es in zero minutes. Sold by Hallum Hamrick Co. Druggists in Carrollton Georgia with a guaranteed non failing formula.
Notice from Revo & Secrnocn announcing Mr Sper lock's retirement and urging customers to settle ALE notes and accounts by December 1. Nonpayment will be turned over to an attorney for collection. They thank customers for past patronage. October 8, 1926.
A solicitation offers 50000 dollars to improve farms with loans running three to five years, interest payable yearly. Prompt payment grants extension up to five more years at reduced rates. Local counties Carroll Heard Haralson Cowett are invited to apply, bringing title papers.
The undersigned offers about 3000 acres of land for sale across Carroll Heard and Haralson counties. Interested buyers should contact Lula B. Tchan or Paves A. or Blep, Bass, Carrollton, Georgia.
Seed wheat and flour car received from Sweetwater mills with every sack warranted. Large stock of dry goods including clouds boots and shoes offered at competitive prices. Contact W. J. Seewart to compare prices before buying elsewhere.
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