Carrollton Adopts New City Boundary One Mile From Square
The Georgia Legislature authorized enlarging Carrollton to a one mile radius from the public square. The city adopts Capt J 4 Martin’s survey as the new legal line, replacing the old circle. Repeals conflicting ordinances. A tax execution against D A Sox is attached to real estate now owned by J T Boatright. Boatright is relieved of all amounts except the tax of 18 dollars. Executions ordered against others owing for curbing. E B Merrell, J M Long, Clerk, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Carrollton
Public Square
J. 4. Martin
D. A. Sox
J. T. Boatright
E. B. Merrell
HE. W. Long
Notice on Oak Lawn Farm Trespass Ban
All persons are warned against trespassing on Oak Lawn farm ground. No ball playing hunting or fishing will be allowed after Sept 15. Lee J. Williams.
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Oak Lawn Farm
Lee J. Williams
Just a Little Cascasweet for a Cross Baby
A brief old advertisement promoting Cascasweet as a safe remedy for a fussy infant. It claims no opiates or drugs, adherence to the National Pure Food and Drug Law, and says it is widely recommended by mothers and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Drug
Gist
Register for October Election by September 17
Citizens must register by September 17 to be eligible for the October state elections in Georgia. Registration racks close twenty days before the election, prohibiting further registrations until after the election. People can register at the tax collector’s office before the books close, with November presidential registration unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Kingsberry
Farm Swap Offer Near Carrollton on Carrollton Road
Notice and offer to sell or swap a 100 acre farm located four miles from town on Carrollton and Coleman Mill Road. Applicant seeks a larger property and directs inquiries to C. L. Gray, Carrollton Rt. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton and
Coleman Mill Road
C. L. Gray
Carrollton Rt
For Sale Oil Engine and Mattresses by Allen Moreland
An oil engine of 6 horsepower is offered as good as new for sale by Allen Moreland of Carrollton Georgia who also makes and repairs mattresses and invites patronage. Contact by phone number 106 appears in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.F. Thrasher
Carrollton
Allen Moreland
Carrollton Public Schools Open With Record Enrollment
The Carrollton Public Schools opened on Monday September 7 with about 450 pupils present, likely the largest opening day enrollment in school history. The event featured speeches by the School Board members and local clergy, urging pupils and teachers to make the year outstanding, followed by book distribution and room assignments.
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Carrollton
Reve, Dunbar, Walker and Radford
Eastor J. J. Thomasson
Thomasson
W. W. Fitts
Prayer meeting at GOD's CURE FOR THE BLUES church
The Christian Church invites all to a Thursday evening prayer meeting on September 16 with an open scripture reading. Sunday evening's sermon topic is Redeeming the time of buying up opportunity. Evening services start at 7:30. No Sunday school due to the singing convention.
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Christian Church
Mass Meeting Called for Carrollton Voters
White citizens and legal voters of Carrollton are notified to meet in the courthouse at 4 p m on September 12 1908 to elect a new Executive Committee for the ensuing year. B Martin chairman E M Bass secretary.
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Carrollton
Martin
Chm
E. M
Bass
Lost gold chain bracelet near Silas Coulson home
A missing gold chain bracelet with a small inscribed lock reading Clare was lost on August 29 between Silas Coulson's home and Public Square. The finder will be rewarded by little Claire Holderness.
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Silas Coulson
Public Square
Clare
Claire Holderness
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad
Will interest every person who knows good health depends on kidney function. The remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder diseases in all forms and strengthen the kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken timely. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Bright
Hamrick
A M Farmers Institute at A M School draws great interest
The A M Farmer's Institute at the A M School on Tuesday and Wednesday drew large crowds with speakers including Ex-Governor Terrell E L Worsham and C H Kyle. Portrait of Gov J M Terrell unveiled and accepted by Geo P Munro as part of the program while corn and cotton exhibits drew attention from attendees.
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Farmer's Institute
Terrell
E. L. Worsham
C. H. Kyle
J. R. L. DeLoach
Milton P. Jarnigin
State School of Agriculture
Joseph M. Terrell
S.j.boykin
Geo. P. Munro
Marion Country
Kyle
Dove Season Opens Early in Carrollton and Partridge Soon
The dove season started with several sportsmen already in the fields while hundreds more are expected to hunt. Partridge season is still weeks away and hunting them now could lead to arrest. Wardens warn against field baiting under Georgia law. Also advertised is the Old Apple Tree Swing at Carrollton Hardware, priced at 2.50, and a health ad for Kodol digestion tablets claiming relief for stomach disorders.
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Georgia
Song Recital by Mr W H Davis at Newnan Friday Night
Mr Davis with Prof Astin Mr G Pierce DePass and Miss Ruth Cole perform a diverse program in Newnan. Highlights include arias from Meyerbeer and Cantor plus Schubert and Mascagni selections. Reading by Miss Janie Cofer. No one should miss this event.
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W. H.davis
Newnan
Charles Astin
G. Pierce DePass
Ruth Cole
Davis
W. C. Adamson
Clay
Mr. Davis
Denza
Miss Cole
Meyerbeer
von Tilzer
Mr. DePass
Pretty Jane
Bishop
Jensen
Cantor
Rubenstein
Mascagni
Prof
Astin
Schubert
Bischoff
Janie Cofer
Rossini
Attilla
Dissolution of Gay & Wilder Partnership
Notice of dissolution by mutual consent in Carroll County Georgia. A M Gay retires. S E Wilder continues business, assumes all liabilities, takes over all assets. Partners A M Gay and S E Wilder sign and date August 26, 1908.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Gay & Wilder
A. M. Ga
3. E. Wilder
A M. Gay
S. E. Wilder
For Sale Carrollton Property With House and Land
For sale eight room house two tenant houses and twenty five acres of land in Carrollton. Terms reasonable by J O Newell.
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City of
Carrollton
Georgia Faces Big Cotton Loss From Rains and Heat
Commissioner Hudson estimates Georgia will produce about 1.5 million bales this year, down from 2 million last year, due to heavy rains and extreme heat. He notes only two counties meet last year’s yield, fourteen with 10 to 20 percent damage, and says the crop is now beyond recovery and the shortest in recent state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Commission of Agriculture
Hudson
South Carolina
Hudson Mwriday
Nice Home for Sale and Farm Acreage Offered
A concise real estate note by R. H. McClune offers a little over one hundred acres of improved farm land for sale on favorable terms.
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R. H. McClune
Dr King’s New Discovery Wins Houston Man’s Cough Battle
John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports that after trying many remedies he bought Dr King’s New Discovery a 50c bottle and the cough vanished. He repeats the cure this winter with a few doses and credits the remedy as the best cough and lung medicine. Johnson Drug Co guarantees sale with a second dollar bottle and a free trial bottle.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Lat Johnson Drug Co
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el Queeno Cigars
B. C. Bass & Company
The
A. & M. Farmer's Institute
L. A. Ware
Roopville
J. M. Terrell
S. J. Boykin
P. Munro
Marion County
M. Terrell
DeLoach
W. S. Witham
Mr. Culpepper
G. F
M. P. Jarnigin
Carrollton Hardware
Camp Drug Store
Krodol
China
Nee Mewelen 5
J. O. Newell
SMOOK
J.B. S. Cigars
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