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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1909

Page

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Special premium offered for best Agricultural Display

Stockholders of the Fair Association offer a premium for the best Agricultural Display from any militia district in Carroll County with first prize 15 dollars and additional awards. Exhibitors may enter multiple entries with no bar to other premiums. Census Supervisor appointment pending amid district political contest. A new hand painted china lot is advertised by Creel Jewelry Co.

the Fair Association Carroll County E. F. Moon LeaSraneer Ga United States Creel Jewelry Co

Carrollton Public School Opens With Strong Attendance

The Carrollton Public School doors opened Monday at 6th Street to greet the new high school faculty and a large enrollment across Primary and Grammar grades. The Commodions building shows refreshed walls cloak rooms stairways and furniture inviting welcome. Rev A W Quillian led devotional exercises and board members addressed attendees. West View School under Mrs E B Meadows opens with good prospects and Supt Adame notes nearly 500 students enrolled. The colored school under W J Sewell also opened with full attendance.

A. W. Quillian West View School E. B. Meadows Supt Adame W. J. Sewell

Baby Show at District Fair September 4th Event

Baby show at the 4th District Fair is set for 2 30 on October 8 front of the grand stand. Entries closed for babies under 18 months with prizes in the premium list. Ages 18 months to three years receive ribbons. For more details contact the secretary.

Esra

Delegates Named For State Reunion at Athens

At the Camp Mc Daniel Curtin meeting held last Tuesday at the Courthouse delegates were appointed to attend the State Reunion in Athens on September 28 and 29. Appointees include Judge S. W. Harris E. W. Muse J. C. Russell C. W Mosley and W. L. Craven.

Daniel Curtin Athens S. W. Harris E. W. Muse J. C. Russell C. W Mosley W. L. Craven

A. and M School Opens Fall Term With Strong Enrollment

The A. and M. School opened last Tuesday for fall term with nearly 100 students enrolled and a bright outlook. Prof. J. Melson is praised for elevating the school to a high standard already attained.

J . Melson

Hagan Seeks Shingling and Lathing Work

Local handyman W. W. Hagan advertises readiness to shingle and lathe, offering services before trading and inviting contracts, with phone listed as 171.

W. W.hagan

Market notes from W D Bass weekly report

Wholesale market summary shows Friars, 4 Roosters and Guineas in plentiful dull demand with Duck Pekin ducks around 19 cents. Goose prices at 40 cents, sweet potatoes 90 cents per bushel, Irish potatoes 90 cents, green hides 7 cents per pound, green salt hides 8 cents. Advertising piano chase at Creel Jewelry Co. inviting buyer interest in a $350 piano.

W. D. Bass & Son

Fair Association Elects Officers and Directors

Stockholders of the 4th District A M School Fair Association met at ten in the ordinary's office. The by laws were adopted and officers elected: Pres J H Melson, Vice Pres M R Russell Lee, J A Mandeville. Directors include W M Samples, Frank Camp, G W Moore. districts Villa Rica Clem Roopville Whitesburg Banning Sand Hill Flint Corner Bowdon New Mexico remain vacant.

A.& M. School Fair Association Court House Hulett W.M. Samples Frank Camp Tyus G. W. Moore Villa Rica Clem Roopville Whitesburg Banning Sand Hill Flint Corner Bowdon New Mexico J. H. Melson M.R. Russell Lee J. A. Mandeville J. J. Connor Ga.State Agriculture Society Macon W. M. Samples Farmer's Union

Carrollton Agricultural Fair Meeting Notice

All residents of the Ninth Militia District Carroll County interested in the Carrollton Agricultural Fair to be held October 5 6 7 and 8 meet at Barge at ten o clock on Tuesday September 14. J B King Director 4th District A I M School Fair Association 6th Militia District Carroll County.

Carroll County Carrollton J. B. King A.I &M. School Fair Association

Carrollton District Farmers Meet for Fall Agricultural Fair

Residents interested in the fall Agricultural Fair are invited to a meeting at Carrollton Court House on Saturday September 11 at 3 o'clock. J W Pitts director of the 4th District Fair calls the gathering from the Carrollton Militia District.

Carrollton Court House J. W. Pitts

Statement by Pastor F. H. Powell on Salary Arrears

The Free Press editor receives a letter from F. H. Powell explaining his July resignation as pastor due to about $120 in unpaid salary. He states he went hungry on two occasions, owes local people, and clarifies the message is to inform and justify himself rather than attack any congregation.

Free Press

Local Blacksmith Moves Shop and Ox SaleNotice

Notice states M. F. Thrasher offers blacksmithing at a new location, Pine Oleene oil advertised to double shingle life at $1.00 per thousand, Car Rocklton Hardware Co. selling oil, and H. C. Williamson lists a young ox for sale weighing 21,000 pounds and phone contact 230.

Carrollton Hardware Co H.C. Williamson

Pine Olene Oil Promises Stable Pigment Mixing

The notice advertises PINE.OLENE as a balanced oil that mixes with pigment without adulteration and preserves color for shingles and barn paints. Also listed is a six room dwelling for rent or sale on Peachtree Street Carrollton Georgia, contact L K Smith at the Telephone Office.

Carrollton Hardware Co Peachtree Street Carrollton, Ga L. K. Smith

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Carrollton Bank J. T. Bradley C. H. Stewart H. N. Spence Express Adios Harris & Williams Carrollton Public School Correndea Powell D.F. New M. F. Thrasher First National Bank, OF Crandall Cutlery Co Crandall Cutley Go Crandall
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