Roving Notes on Tennessee and Carrollton Rail Boom
A dispatch discusses Tennessee internal dissensions and the Rome and Carrollton railroad adde plans, noting Carrollton’s boom and regional business uplift. It mentions political shifts with Long running as an independent for congress, and urges adjournment of a county court for public welfare. A letter from Carrollton officials thanks Judge Harris for support while health delays court terms. Also reports the death of Little Mertice Perdue and reflects on faith.
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HH. M. Rero
Carrollton, Ga
Mertice
W. J
Iney Perdue
God
Jesus
Lucy
Neppie
Jordan’s
Paps
Mama
City of God
Claude
The Devil and Bobtail Folklore and a Infant’s Passing
A quoted tale of the Devil and Bobtail settling a crop partnership ends with Bobtail repaying by piling hogs while the Devil fails to claim the sow. The notice then mourns little Tommie Dimmock, eleven months old, who died after a brief illness, with religious consolation. The piece ends by advertising the American Agriculturist and a sale claim for Flood’s Sarsaparilla.
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Thomas Samuel
Thomas VW. Dimmock
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King of Terrours
Jesus
For Sale 80 Acre Farm Near Carrollton Georgia
For sale 80 acre farm four miles from Carrollton on Hutcheson ferry road. 25 acres cleared in good cultivation. Contains a good ten ant house and reliable water. Address J C McClaxton Carrollton Ga for particulars. Also notice of dissolution of Askew Bradley Co and continuation by A F Askew and J T Bradley.
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Cedartown Cotton Compress Contract Details
Cedartown plans a cotton compress with completion by November first. A Tun company with capital stock 10,600, capped to 25,000, will operate. The note mentions various local ads for coffins, lotions, cigars, flour, harness, and leather goods from Carrollton and Villa Rica vendors.
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Announcement of candidates for county offices
Announcements list candidates for Correll county offices. A. Ronensox is announced as Tax Receiver. FL M. Ger er, a one legged Confederate Soldier, is a candidate for County Treasurer, sublet to the Democratic nomination.
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de A. Ronensox
Correll County
M. Ger Er
Sol- Mer
Counrty
Carrollton Mayoral and Tax Collector Candidate Announcements
Multiple local notices declare candidates for mayor and Carroll County tax collector. Names include O. L. Reese and J. L. Garris, with others like K. T. Uisner, G. D. Cheel, P. A. Clasine, and T. Manlow, all subject to Democratic nomination or primary, for the ensuing election in October.
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LF. Borxs
Carrollton
Nance
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We. Beall
K.T. Uisner
Carroll County
G. D. Ckeel
Carrell County
Meiseub
Jeet
Cuaspien
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Fragments From Market Listing Shows Varied Groceries
A fragmentary market inventory lists items such as butter dried fruits sweet potatoes chickens bacon sugar cured meats syrup sorghum and basic staples. The text includes several garbled lines and scattered place names suggesting a rural or local shop notice without complete details.
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Holston
West Va
seAtore
Administrator's Sale of Josiah Farmer Property
Court order directs sale at Carrollton Court House on the first Tuesday in November 1884. Parcels include 210.5 acres in the Eleventh district and 90 acres of lot 192, with structures, water, and improvements. Sold to benefit heirs and creditors. terms: half now, half November 1, 1887, 5 percent interest. W. W. Farmer, administrator.
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Carrollton
Saul
W. W. Farmer
Josiah Parmer
Administrator's Sale of 197 Acres in Carroll County
By order of Carroll County Court of Ordinary the Administrator will offer for sale at the Carrollton courthouse the hominy bottom tract containing about 197 acres in lot 9, sixth district. The property lies 7 miles northeast of Carrollton, with 90 acres cleared, good wells, Towing Creek, timber, and two house sets. Sold in parcels or in whole to heirs and creditors under terms cash with balance November 1887 and interest. Call Joe Meises or Hickory Level for particulars. sale proceedings issued.
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Real estate for sale near Hollinsworths ferry and Bowdon
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Niles
Hollinsworth's Ferry
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