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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1886

Page

3

West prices' eve r before'i in Car Our stock cs

The readable text is fragmented and unclear. It mentions low prices and stock in a car-related context but no concrete people, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable for a definitive summary.

Jersey Jack ets Shawls and Lin seys ad

Advertisement promotes Jersey Jack ets, shawls and linens as best goods in the market and claims Nations stock is complete with a confident reminder not to forget it.

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Carrollton Local Intelligence and Society Notes

Carroll Free Press reports a busy Carrollton week with visits from McCord and Johnston's daughter, local politics as Mayor and Councilmen race, and social notices. Resident movements include Miss Ellen Jones finishing school, Rev. W. D. Jones and Hon. J. Hogan passing through, and Mrs. S. Grow returning from Atlanta. The paper notes crop levels, new business partnerships Mitchell and Quint, and local improvements including brickwork and tin roofs. Norris's murder sentence delay prompts caution. Georgia State Fair premiums are announced. land for sale near Carrollton and road hopes to Rome & Carrollton Railroad are highlighted.

To the Front Our Dress Goods and Trunks Sale

An endless variety of trunks and valises highlights a sale message promising unbeatable dress goods and an extensive selection. The ad urges shoppers to visit for quality items and wide range at competitive prices.

Local Notes From Whitesbury and Nearby Towns

Whitesbury reports on local lawyers J J D Cot and W C Wright, and budding lawyers Sidney Holderness and Col Wright. W C Aycock delivered a road engine load to S J Holloway’s site. A thief entered Elutecheson Co store last Saturday night. items stolen unknown. Prof F M Brock closes his school with good service. Visitors to town include Katie Webb, Wamp Lambert, Lizzie Harper, Gardner, Ora Holland. Dollie O Rear dies at Jackson aged about twenty one. funeral notes. The 4th quarterly church conference held. Wadsworth presiding. sermons praised and duties urged.

Whitesbury J. D. Cot W. C. Wright B.S. Roberts & Co Sidney Holderness Col. Wright W.c.aycock S.J. Holloway Place Baptist Sunday School Charleston Methodist Sunday School Elutecheson Manufacturing Co F. M. Brock Katie Webb Coweta County Wamp Lambert Lizzie Harper Clayton County Gardner Carrollton Mr. White Saaturday W. W. Wadsworth N. Bell Harrison Gilley Mt. Carmel I. J

Villa Ries market notes and local business moves

Cotton sales rise as market shows revival signs. George Stone and W. B. Embry sold the Dozier House to Dr. Harmon of Atlanta who leased the hotel to Mr. A. S. Johnston. Mrs. Dr. King will run it after October 1. Lon Perkinson joins Waldrop, Lassetter & Co. J. M. Wamrick advertises dry goods bargains from a New York store. Luther prepares to open an office after a fire. Candler travels to Atlanta to restock. Babes die and are buried at New Hope church. Bowdon reports rain for turnips and improving sick.

Villa Ries George Stone W. B. Embry Dr. Harmon Atlanta A. 8. Johnston W. P. Robertson Madison Waldrop, Lassetter & Co Lon Perkinson WA Maxwell J. M. Wamrick New York M.A. Luther W. B. Candler Atland Todiy Mr. Chastian Babe New Hope Church Bethlehem Church Alabama Midoway Church Messrs. McLendon & Webb James Copeland C. D. Bunt Little Willie Bunt Wilie Ed Lovvorn Bowdon Midway Corner Frank Bob O’link A. A. Wordham S.L. Brown Brockville Sarah Ferrell

Bowdon District News from Bowdon College and Community

Midway club notes Bowdon College activity and local life. Mentions students and visitors from Mercer University, new signs at Shelnutt store, bids for college funding, and a bi monthly exam. Reports on Bethlehem camp meeting in Alabama, building projects, lumber, and local deaths and illnesses.

Bowdon College Brock Bridge Allston Bowdon Thus Colquitt Mercer University Ed Lovyorn J. R, Bunt J.M. Myers Hunt Midway Charles J. Levins Alman & Bro Shelnutt G. W. Little Aderhold Henderson Waco

Congo Creek notes and community updates from singles

The piece records a string of local happenings including condolences for a death, a prayer meeting at Buffalo schoolhouse, Miss Lizzie Turner closing her Buffalo school, prospects for a cotton harvest, local ginning and syrup-making plans, a regular preaching day at the Old Camp Ground, visitors from Whitesville and Spaulding, and various church affairs. It notes improvements like a dry wood shelter, a Lutheran meeting, a funeral sermon at Mt. Carmel, and general social visits and meals. The cotton crop is described as starting to gather and opening quickly.

Buffalo Fla. Roberson Lizzie Turner A. A.simonton Old Camp Ground N.F. Ieush Whitesville Harris County 11. S. Turner Free Press Clem Toel Carroll and Bradbury Zeno Swygert Meriwether Clem Agricultural Club Gutheran David Gable J. B. Ivey Mt. Carmel W.F. S. Powell Newnan Gilly

Cross Plains Cotton Lint Improves and Local Notices

Report from Cross Plains notes lint of cotton this year is better than last. Barbara Garrison of Sonora, visiting sister Mrs. N. Bell, returned home last Thursday. Mrs. A S Chance remains in frail health. Union Singing at Mt Carmel occurred last third Sunday with pleasant weather. Mr J P Barnett elected chairman and A L Huggins secretary. W J Smith T E Lyle and others on planning committee. First lesson by GW Henderson followed by subsequent program.

A. BE. I Barbara Garrison Sonora N. Bell A. S.C. Chance Mt. Carmel P Barnett A. L. Huggins W. J. Smith Fll Williams T E.lyle G W. Henderson

Local Weddings Reported by Tun Free Press

The Tun Free Press notes several marriages in Wheeling and Carrollton areas. D Boyles and Miss Lyle wed with Rev C Heese officiating at the bride’s father’s residence. A E Nix and Flora Swain, plus Witt Johnson and Fannie Worthy, and John Broadnax and Bell Sims tied the knot in recent evenings.

Wheeling Shiloh Misa Lyle C. Heese A. E. Nix Flora Swain Ir. Witt Johnson Fannie Worthy Carrollton A. W. Quillian John 2 Broadnax Conyers Bell Sims Robinson Tun Free Press

Procrastination Warned In Health Matters And Goods Promoted

The piece warns that neglect of health duties can bring severe evils and endorses White's Vermifage as a simple remedy. It also promotes Henry County Tobacco brand McCord & Shaw's Best as pure and waxy tobacco from Traylor & Spencer in Henry County, Virginia, urging consumers to insist on the brand.

Henry County McCord

Notice of debts and sale offer from Long & Bro

The notes and accounts of Long and Bro belonging to J J Long are in our hands for collection and must be promptly paid. It is better to pay without costs. Respectfully Conn Conn and Walker attorneys for Long. For sale one second hand gin and condenser. Has been run pity of our season. Will sell very cheap. Apply to Websitewman.

D. P. Power Carrollton Carroll County G. Kramer J.D. Williamson Rome & Carrollton New York Ione Carréthon Villa Rica Athirita Constitution T M Kelly Jim Juan Puss Henderson Kelly Ita Long & Bro J.J. Long Conn Conn & Walker, Alltorneys W.esitewwan

Winter clothing sale at Simonton & Fluggins

Call and see a large lot of winter clothing received at Simonton and Fluggins. Also advertise the famous Kennesaw patent flour for sale at Simonton & Huggin. The ad mentions relief for ailments and restoration of vigor with a pill, in a period style.

Jersey Simonton & Meecins Jim Brown Simonton & Livggrxs Simonton & Fluggins Simonton & Hugging

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Carroll Free Press Local Intelligence Wmetee “McCord Johnston Zionavere John Cobb Tee Fitts Haynes West Ioime R. J. Grifin Grow Senis Henry Barron Danta Carrolton Simonton Ak T Mx Ab Hearn Messrs McCord “Shaw Simonton &'Jdugiadies Ellen Jones Chandler’s Messrs Mitchell and Quint Harness Mr. Sant Alfred Turner Jim F.) Cole Wiley Stewn Eaeds Mae Wiley Stewart M.J. Buster Nesynan Nonie Billard Herrs Quillian Union Point Urker and Lady Waion ‘Stuesday Shing and Enterprise T.A. Higdon Press First Baptist Charch Linzie Sims South Carolina James Moore J.D. Green Eleventh District Jon United States District Court Ale, Gardner G. J. Quillian Ste Q.ignow W. D. Jones Hon. Jr. Hogan Poplar Spring Church Paschal Kangsberg Ife Will Perdue T. W. Dimmock Burns, West & Bass F.N. Pope W.J. Stewart Jesse R. Griffin & Co Mandeville Macon State Agricultural Society Norris Naralson County Branham Counseil Jaralson Banner Wm. Beall 2. P. Worthy Jra. Brooks New Mexico Trey, Bull Socp County News Uncle Frank Robert Fla Jin Morton Cross Plains Frank Powell W. B. Gilley Reese Tmen Hymenent Wootice
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