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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
The A and M Fair offers a Gorham Silver Co. loving cup from Dr. J. D. Hamrick as top prize for highest scoring exhibitor three times. Hamrick's shop displays the cup and invites downtown visitors to see and enter for the award. Sold by Camp Drug Co.
An old advertisement promotes Pink Pain Tablets from Camp Drug Co claiming relief from headaches and various pains within 20 minutes. The box price is 25 cents and urges readers to consult their druggist or doctor about the formula.
Governor Joseph M Brown accepts invitation to speak at the Fourth District Agricultural College Industrial Fair in Carrollton on October 5. He plans to travel from Atlanta, spend one day, and return the same evening, barring providential hindrances.
To the farmers of Tyus district and all others interested in the fair the committee invites cooperation to arrange a district display. Appointed members include G. W. Moors director Tyus district and W. P. Cumby W. J. Barnes W. W. Stephens and J. M. Smith.
Your complexion and temper suffer from a disordered liver. Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets improve both. Sold by W L Worthy.
Governor Brown appoints A. J. Scott as adjutant general and William G. Obear as quartermaster general. He offered the post to Judge S. W. Harris on Aug 14, who declined on Sept 1. Harris cited circumstances beyond his control keeping him from accepting the honor. Augusta Chronicle.
Early Tuesday morning three inmates escaped from the county jail and fled into the woods northeast of town. Bill Bonner, the jail attendant, was knocked down but closed the door to slow the breakout. Sheriff Garrett and Jones led about one hundred volunteers with bloodhounds on the trail. two fugitives were captured while a third remained at large after a day of search. Sheriff Garrett praised for orderly response.
A letter from Jno L Brown of Atlanta dated September 15 1909 endorses Kelley and Brown and sends one dollar for a subscription praising their fearless editorials on behalf of the common people.
Secretary T S McLendon of Carroll County Union warns the public that no agreement or Farmers Union Day has been entered into by the Farmers Union nor the A and M Fair Association. He urges residents not to be deceived by circulating literature.
Mt. Zion Ga Sept 16 1909 Farmers Union of Carroll County receives official endorsement from the Fair Association for a special Farmers Union Day at the Fourth District A and M Fair with speakers including National President Barrett Hon K F Duckworth and others. President C Q Martin praises the courtesy and endorses the event. An aside advertises a $350 piano from Creel Jewelry Co.
Pleasant gathering marks a Walker family reunion on September 7, 1909 with five Walker sons, three daughters, three sons in law, three daughters in law and twelve grandchildren. Photographer Buyers captured a group photo after a bountiful picnic style meal with baskets and ice cream.
A brief notice from W W Haan states he is preparing and will accept shingling and lathing work, and will take contracts. Contact phone 171 is provided.
Advertisement offers Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale near town at Route 2. Also promotes Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a quick to make wholesome beverage with a convincing taste. Burnett and Merrell endorse the product.
Cure claims relief from griping diarrhoea dysentery and bowel complaints for both children and adults. Taken at first looseness it is marketed as the best known medicine and is sold by W L Worthy.
Congressman W C Adamson of Georgia’s fourth district cannot join the presidential party on the lakes to the Gulf waterways trip from St Louis to New Orleans due to official duties requiring his attention elsewhere. He has notified the committee of his unavailability.
A short self inserted note from P W Devoe & Co praising Devoe paint for efficiency and longevity. The letter, addressed to Baskin Baskin, claims Devoe paint uses fewer gallons per job and lasts longer than competitors. It is signed by Devoe & Co with a postscript noting Roop Hardware sells the product.
The expression can be depended upon is used to praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy for dysentery and bowel complaints. It is pleasant to take and valuable for children and adults. Sold by W. L. Worthy.
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