Lighting Costs Spark Carrollton City Debate in 1915
A letter from Carrollton Electric Company contests a Free Press correction about street lighting costs. It notes that city lights average 316 dollars monthly, pumping costs 163 dollars monthly, and asserts electric pumps and machinery at the Water Works are city funded through the utility, with the plant providing equipment gratis to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrollion Electric Company
Artilh
Tat Theater and Light Commission
Ithe Quater Works
Ithe Os
Rawson Collier
Jhilania
Carroll Free Press
Garrolllion
Carrollton
Carrollion Electric Company
Carrollton Electric Company
Dalton
Covington
Monroe
Winder
East Point
City Court September Term Opens Next Week
Judge James Beall will convene the Carrotted city court Monday for a regular September term of two weeks. A busy session is expected as June term business was pushed to September due to illness and attorney absences. Horace Sewell sues Southern Railway for $100,000, seeking damages for injuries from a fall in Alabama. retrial granted after initial verdict for the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beall
Carrotted
Horace Sewell
Southern Railway
Beall
Sewell
Alabama
& M School Opens With Large Attendance
The Fourth District A M School opened Wednesday morning with bright prospects for the best year in its history. A very large enrollment was recorded and visitors included George P. Munro, W. C. Adamson, W. J. Millican, Dr. W. W. Fitts, J. J. Thomasson, E. T. Steed, Dr. J. M. Carlisle, Rev. W. W. Roop, Rev. A. M. Pierce and others. The faculty remains led by Prof. J. H. Melson with L. D. Corbitt, Mrs. L. Rozar, Miss Josephine Jordan, W. H. Carmienl, J. G. Robison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Munro
Buena Vista
Board of
W. C. Adamson
W. J. Millican
W. W. Fitts
J. J. Thomasson
E. T. Steed
7. M. Carlisle
W. W. Roop
A. M. Pierce
J. H. Melson
L. D. Corbitt
L. Rozar
Josephine +Jordan
W. H. Carmienl
J. G. Robison
Bowdon College Opening Exercises Set for September 6
Bowdon College will begin its opening exercises Monday at 10 o clock with addresses by Judge W C Adamson and County Superintendent E T Steed. Music will be by the Bowden band. Prof James J Robb heads the college this year, promising one of its best years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdon College
W. C., Adamson
E. T. Steed
Bowden
James J. Robb
Mt. Zion Seminary
Private school notice and city electric plant plan
Private instruction applications due September 10. Miss Helen Brown seeks 10000 for electric generating machinery, street lighting, and a line to City Hall and square pump. City would need men to operate the plant and coal hauled by wagon. Carrollton Electric Company manager Rawson Collier urges careful investigation before city investment, noting existing service at low rates by a responsible company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Electric Company
Rawson Collier
Seven Running for Council Primary Saturday Sept 18
City politics brighten as seven candidates join race for council with Hull and Askew among contenders. Primary set for Saturday September 18 with entrants allowed until one o'clock Friday September 17, suggesting further developments ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Askew
K. W. Flournoy
A. Hayes
John N. Crider
John H. Burson
T. M. Hamrick
Council
Horry Fleming to Speak at Tabernacle Sunday Night
Mr Horry Fleming will speak at the Tabernacle Sunday night at 7 30 oclock. Fleming recently will graduate from Mercer University next spring and is described as a popular young man whose talent should draw a large congregation to the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horry Fleming
Tabernacle
Harry Fleming
Tabernacle Durch
Fleming
Mercer University
Vacancy in U S Naval Academy at Annapolis
Congress wishes to hear from young men aged 16 to 20 who are physically fit and educated to take the examination for Cadet at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis There is no vacancy at the West Point Military Academy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
UL Adangon
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
West Point Military Academy
Mrs Rhoda Denham Dead In Carrollton Area
Mrs Rhoda J Denham 63 of Carrollton died suddenly Monday at 6 pm at the home of her brother Holly Kaylor in Dot Ga visited at the time She leaves two sons Charlie and Holly Denham a husband predeceased Her siblings include E J J J Kay lor D M G Kaylor and others Interment was at Felton beside her late husband with Rev Brown of Felton conducting services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda J. Denham
Carrollton
Holly Kaylor
Dot. Ga
Denham
First Baptist Church
Messrs
Charlie
Holly Denham
E. J
J. J. Kaylor
D. M
G. C. Kaylor
Texas
Andy
Dot
John T. Kaylor
Graham
Ald
Felton
Mr. Brown
Episcopal Church Services Next Sunday at 11
The Episcopal church will hold morning services next Sunday at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. Thos Duck of Atlanta. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Thos, Duck
Atlanta
Georgia Cotton Association speech sparks charity debate
An address at the State Chamber meeting, attributed to Chas., questions funding and education of the poor while denouncing unequal outcomes in Georgia. The remarks contrast public schools and private charities as debates over costs and wages unfold amid regional tensions. Mr J. H. Died Tuesday, burial Monday follows. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
State Chamber
Georg
Tom
Thapeie
Mills of
Georgia
Good Meeting at Center Point Church Adds 22 Members
A revival at Center Point Church led by Rev. W.0. McMullan of the Carrollton Circuit drew strong community interest and resulted in 22 additions to the church. The event spanned several days with notable spiritual success and communal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point Church
W.0. McMullan
Carrollton
Carrollton Beats Temple 6 3 In Midweek Clash
Carrollton won a well played game 6 to 3 over Temple Wednesday. Carrollton led 2 0 until the eighth when they scored four runs and Temple added three in the ninth. Millican and J Craven pitched for Carrollton with Morris and Wells for Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Temple
Millican
J. Craven
Morris and Wells
Dr J C Brock Returns to Medical Practice
Dr J C Brock announces to The Free Press he will resume medical practice. He will have offices in the Roop Building and plans to meet friends there, believing he will be in better condition to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brock
Free Press
Roop Building
Death of Geo W Burson Veteran Carrollton resident
Geo W Burson 66 longtime Carroll county resident died last Thursday at his Carrollton home after long illness. Born 1849 near Cuthbert he grew up in Carroll, married and raised a large family. A Primitive Baptist minister and leading church member, he is survived by widow Lucy and sons G W Burson Bowdon J H Burson Carrollton L H Burson Bowdon and others. Funeral at Tallapoosa church conducted by Rev Bagwell Merrell Carnes with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Burson
Carroll County
Carrollton
Mr. Burson
Cuthbert
Clay County
Carroll
Primitive Baptist Church
Tallapoosa
Tf. M. Bagwell
PL Merrell
Thos. Carnes
Burson
Iftis
Lucy Burson
Bowdon
J. H. Burson
L. H. Burson
West visitor recalls longtime ties with Carrollton
Mr. R. Jeff Davis, a 30 year Heard county resident who moved to Fort Smith Arkansas, recently visited Carrollton. He notes many changes among old friends and enjoys the trip despite needing to reacquaint himself with some locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Jeff Davis
Heard County
West
Georgia
Carrollton
Mr. Davis
Fort Smith
Ark
Eye Specialist to Visit Hotel Clifton for Free Consultation
Noted eye expert arrives with promise of relief for eye strain headaches and nervous tension. Free consultation offered. claims new methods can reduce glasses needs and correct crossed eyes without pain. special care for children's eyes highlighted. event set for September at Hotel Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Clifton
For Sale Items From Bledsoe & Powers and Creel & Harper
For sale an Elgin complete watch guaranteed 16 size seven jewels nickel screw back case reduced from 5.50 to 4.50. Advertises mates to see or trade, at Bledsoe's Stables and Creel & Harper location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bledsoe & Powers
Bledsoe
ELGIN
Creel & Harper
Cotton Shipped to Neutrals Not to Be Seized by Allies
Washington reports that tonnage cargoes for neutral countries will not be confiscated under a recent Allies decree, as long as shipments are within normal consumption of those nations. The British embassy said it cannot pledge immunity for individual shipments, noting that prize fate depends on home authorities and international law. Warships may still stop cotton voyages to verify neutral destinations and cargoes may be sent to the prize court. No formal notice has yet been filed with the State Department regarding the contraband decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Home Authority
State
Department of the
Judge J K Hines Reappointed as Special Attorney
Judge J K Hines of Atlanta was reappointed by Governor Harris as special attorney to the state railroad commission for a four year term. He has held the office since its creation in 1907 after appointment by Governor Hoke Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hines
Atlanta
Harris
State Railroad Commission
John Matthews Announces Candidacy for A. M. Fair
John Matthews authorizes the Free Press to announce his candidacy not for city office but for the A. M. Fair, to be held October 11 to 16. He is running a strong campaign and invites skeptics to attend the fair grounds during fair week to see the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matthews
Free Press
For Rent Four Hores Crop on Horton Farm Shady Grove
Four horse crop for rent on part of the J. W. Horton farm at Shady Grove. Apply to Mrs. J. W. Horton, Rhady street, Carrollton, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Horton
Rhady Street
Carrollton
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H. N. Stipe
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