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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1886
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR indicates a Democratic nomination inquiry for G. W. Hanvant or Berens with county representation and convention action. Text is garbled but references a Democratic candidate seeking the nomination from the county and mentions a convention date or action.
The authorizing group announces Burns as a candidate for mayor in the ensuing election on October 1. Simrellton is not mentioned beyond context. The notice emphasizes official endorsement and the election timeline.
A notice announces several candidates for Wax Collector in Carroll County subject to the Democratic nomination. Names include Ry SBisuoey GODACREEL P.M. Caraximan and MARLOW, with emphasis on nomination by the party convention if held.
Milner captain Jack White in down time mentioned amid a busy Carrollton local scene. Sam Blalock’s cheerful note, new store plans by Ad mand Bro. in Bowdon, and tobacco and flour arrivals shape town commerce. Mill, warehouse work, and Cape’s storerooms near completion, with real estate trades and hotel sale signaling a growth wave.
Stripling's Chapel news from Wall reports cotton opening slowly, mills using a single water wheel, families visiting, illnesses, deaths, and community items. Preaching at Mountain Church, baptisms and church growth, stock law debate, new stores, farm work, and protracted meetings at Oak Mountain with multiple accessions and Sunday school progress. Local correspondents note births, injuries, and property sales while farmers prepare for fall trade.
Bowdon crops look fair and merchants receive fall goods. A former pastor, Mr. Clark, preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. J. W. Jones was elected Mayor and Judge Downs joined the council. Earthquake talk dominates discussions while visiting season ends. E T Evans remains active trading horses daily. John Shelnutt enhanced his hotel with a new verandah. Mr J H Downs plans further preparations.
The piece notes cooler autumn breezes and farmers storing fodder while corn remains on stalks. It highlights E. O. Little’s fine upland corn and George Key’s standout watermelons, praises the FREE Press, and reports material being laid down for a local post office building.
Local notes report Rev. David Bryant will preach next Sunday September 12 at IL o'clock at New Eopa and in the evening at the Methodist church if not providentially hindered. Also mentions Thomas Wager in Puck etts station, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Crofé of Carrollton visiting, Kathe Hagan returning home near Stripling's Chapel, and updates on Crust's health. Died: B. Frank Meloy died suddenly near Mass. H. Neal active. many townsfolk and visitors listed. Social visit at Joshua Gilbert’s. carp pond antics described. Dam prompt at C. E. Studerts Co gin dam narrowly avoided damage. Oak Mountain church events noted.
Mr Otho Besh married Miss Nettie Atnsley in Atlanta at 12:30 on Wednesday then traveled by train to Currcolton arriving 1:30. A reception was held at the groom’s father Col B Bent residence Wednesday evening with only relatives present. The Free Press offers best wishes.
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