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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1886
Page
3
A garbled notice requests the candidacy of B Bons for mayor of Carrollton under Democratic nomination while referencing a Confederate veteran. The text also promotes Taber's Buckeye Ointment for relief from piles, mentioning branding and a bottle left by a chimney corner.
Advert reads discount clothing sale from Roy and Spurlock Rhody and Spurlocks promising greatly reduced prices on men and boys suits to clear stock for winter purchases. Mentions coffins and supplies, urging readers to attend closing out sale at Langret's and Bragstore with various names and places.
Two candidates in the field for Reese and Burns spark a lively race anticipation. A Georgia bidder Grow enjoys a fine horse purchase in Athinta. Miss Carrie Austin returns from Atlanta and port visits while riding and other young ladies ride. A trainer reports hog sickness in Buck Creek and Henry Long loses a fine shot to cholera. The Rev Tweedle visits Bowdon College, and local business and presses expand as T. Hugging buys a half interest, with Conductor Croft proud of the new ladies car. An 1886 note and a Kansas connection touch the Prescott child illness as updates flow from the region.
Rome & Carrollton railroad officials Garner Carey and Barnwell visited Carrollton to survey possible routes to locate the line. They reported work to start in a few weeks, with local leaders expressing support and plans to complete the road to Carrollton via a likely financing arrangement.
Community column reports on political nominations for Hurper and Holland, marriages including St Gipson Strickland to Mrs Fountain's daughter, and social visits. Earthquake shock observed Tuesday night prompts fear and chatter about fires, theft, and torches. Local residents Jethro Jones and others discuss safety measures, while families travel between Carrollton, Newnan, and Douglas areas.
Vine rain last night aids late corn and turnips as cotton begins to open on Jim Trapp's farm two miles from town. W B and C Candler move goods to Ellis storehouse and lodge ground floor for 2 warehouses. Bob Wilson repairs shop after fire and moves family into Jeff Ward property. J M Jamrick heads to New York with Carrolton merchants. Ben Mann shot by Will White at Stolnaker's store. White jailed on bond. A J Yates arrests Hance Williams.
Eleventh District notes fodder harvesting timing and its impact on corn. Cotton prospects improve with late cotton. Local election for delegates at Koopville, with commentary on primary politics. Social notes include Miss Carrie Alexander’s music prize, Rev W W Braswell speech postponed, Henry Alexander praised, and local households with health and jade changes.
Reports from the Mount Carmel region describe travel to Georgia by J Norman and Tom Upshaw, a three-swarm bee tree found by A I Hinesley, a school term ending in September with a Union singing, and funeral for W B Gilly. A correspondent bought 50 acres near Bowdon, W E Deake shows a 57 pound squash, and local social updates include visits, moves, land purchases, and ongoing religious meetings at Plow Share Academy and New Hope with baptisms and protracted services.
An opinion from Burwell criticizes the free school system for short terms and lack of compulsory attendance. Proposes longer terms, compulsory parental duty, and starting education at ages five to twelve to prevent ignorance and ensure later value of schooling. Also reports local church additions, a 15 year old funeral, sickly times, a wedding ahead, open cotton ball, crop notes, and planned public sales by D W Brown and Nathan Jones.
Report from Bowdon notes tremor felt by few in houses during a quake described as faint yet unsettling. Local ministerial and college figures attended a union camp meeting with spiritual services. Bowdon College records 106 students. other items include health notices, a diving bell voyage, and a patent remedy promotion amid routine community notices.
Large assortment of Rye Barley Perennial Rye Grass Seed Timoth y Clover Red Top Grass and Orchard Grass Seeds advertised for pasture. Warns that procrastination harms health and promotes White's Cream Vermitage as a remedy for children with worms with a strong claim of speedy relief.
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