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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1907

Page

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Heard County Appeals for Better Service from Adamson

Heard county residents say they deserve service from Hon. W. C. Adamson and welcomed his Monday address on education and cotton. The congressman spoke at a crowded meeting invited by farmers and union men, tracing cotton production, Wall Street gamblers, and the need for producer unity to control the crop. The audience, long without hearing the judge, gave enthusiastic applause and listened intently.

Heard County W. C. Adamson Franklin News and Banner

Notice to Teachers on August Payment. Denial Reports Due

Money for August is ready once the August report and the denial reports for 1907 are filed in this office. Signed by J SeTravis.

J+ SeTravis

Mary Emily Smith Wed to Fred Scissons at Smith Home

On Sunday at three o clock PM the marriage joined Miss Mary Emily Smith and Mr. Fred Scissons of Carrollton with Rev. J. S. Hardaway officiating at the bride’s father Mr. R. W. Smith home. The bride wore white satin and carried brides roses. The couple left for Carrollton to reside, amid well wishes from Newnan friends.

R. W. Smith Mary Emily Smith Fred Scissons Carrollton J. S. Hardaway Newnan

Lost order books in transit between Carrollton and Lowell

A package of order books missing since last week on the Carrollton to Lowell route. Finder should return it to The Free Press and receive a liberal reward. Contact F. M. Vickery.

Carrollton Lowell Free Press Oi F. M. Vickery

For Sale 72 Acre Farm Near Jake Georgia

Well improved farm land with a good house barn and orchard located 1.5 miles south of Jake Ga on the Bowdon and Buchanan road. Information available from J. T. Stamps on the Waco place Rt 2 Gna.

Jake Bowdon and Buchanan J. T. Stamps Waco Gna Rt. 2

Lit My Club Resumes After Summer Disbandment

The Lit My Club held its first meeting of the club year at founder Mrs. W C Adamson's home. The group, organized October 1905, plans studies on The Idles of the King Ivsen's Peer Gynt and Elizabethan England with twenty five members.

Lit My Club W. C. ‘Adamson Ocen Mra. Adamson B. F. Boykin Mins Nelle Mandeville Ivsen England Folsterer W. C. Adamason Wha Katherine Fain

Subscriptions Wanted for Journal Daily and Sunday

Local agent Roy Coleman seeks subscribers for daily and Sunday editions. Semi weekly rate is 1.25 per year with 50 cents monthly prepaid option. Carriers pass houses nightly and by day for signups and weekly collections.

The Journal Roy Coleman

Tax Rate and Levy for Carroll County 1907

Carroll Court of Ordinary during September Term 1907 levies taxes on county property for 1907. Rates include 1 mill for court expenses, 2 mills for bridges and roads, 6-10 mills for paupers, 2-10 mills for jurors, 1-10 mills for inquests, with totals of seven and 50-100 dollars per thousand under the digest. J H Barron Ordinary Carroll Co Ga.

Carroll Court J. H. Barron Carroll Co. Ga

Fire Destroys Mingus Home In Roaring Blaze

About nine o'clock Monday evening the home of Mrs. R M Mingus was found on fire. Fire companies arrived swiftly but the roof ceiling and portions of walls were consumed. The blaze started in a pantry on the back veranda. The volunteer fire company earned praise for their untiring, veteran handling of the fire.

R. M. Mingus

Carroll County Club Forms in Atlanta

The Carroll County Club formed by Carroll county natives in Atlanta aims at social ties and memory of the Grand Old Free State. With over one hundred members, the group has headquarters on the fourth floor of the Austell building. S. J. Cole, formerly of Carrollton, serves as secretary.

Sons of Carroll Atlanta Carroll County Free State of Austell Building Carrollton S. J. Cole

Corner Stone Laying Planned by Masons at Carrollton

Masons will lay the Corner Stone of the First Baptist Church at Carrollton on Tuesday morning at 9 30. All Masons in good standing are urged to attend.

First Baptist Church Carrollton

Cow Stolen in Carrollton Case Seeks Reward

On September 6 1907 a black six year old cow with crumpled horns weighs about 650 pounds and yields two gallons of milk daily. The finder will receive a liberal reward when reported to the Carrollton sheriff. This notice dated September 23 1907 by John P Westbrooks.

Carrollton John P. Westbrooks

For Sale 198 Acres Near Douglasville Heirs Division

Listing notes 198 acres five miles south of Douglasville for division among heirs. Inquiry to J. D. Dickinson on site or J. R. Cunninphan in Douglasville or J. C. H. at 98 Whitehall Terrace Atlanta.

Douglasville J. D. Dickinson J. R. Cunninphan White[hall Terrace Atlanta

Devoe warns of watered paints in Carrollton letter

A letter from F W Devoe & Co. to J L Lambert & Co. of Carrollton Georgia describes adulterated paints sold with watered mixtures. It explains pricing tricks using milk and paint examples to show dilution and notes only eight pure paints exist, with Devoe being unique. The note mentions Roop Hardware Co. as a seller of their paint.

Carrollton Devoe Devoé Devoe & GO P.S. Roop Hardware Co

Local Grocer Buoys Shoppers With Delivery And Prompt Service

To The Citizens we offer a full assortment of staple and fancy groceries. Mr T M Cole is with us to treat customers right. Prompt tree delivery available. Phone 3or. FE J Kaylor invites friends to try our shop and service.

T. M. Cole FE. J. Kaylor

For Sale Well Improved Farm Near Railroad

Farm of about 150 acres near railroad between Villa Rica and Temple Georgia. Bargain price. Call or write for particulars. Contact H. M. Smith Temple GA R F D.

Villa Rica Temple H. M. Smith Temple, Ga

Notice for A. and M. College patrons

Public notice invites patrons of A. and M. College to obtain lots nearby from J. D. Sewell. The message highlights available land parcels and directs interested parties to contact Sewell for details and purchase options.

A. & M. College J. D. Sewell

Prices and promotions from Carrollton hardware and Creel Jewelry

Carrollton Hardware Co advertises good prices and invites customers with bold claims. Creel Jewelry Co promotes its new stock of novelty china bric a brac and fall line bracelets, listing price ranges from $1.25 to $3.50 and up to $27.50.

Creel Jewelry Co Cree Jewelry Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congressman Adamson Jackson Griffin Spero Michael Spero Michael & Son Carrollton, Ga Bradley C. It Aeamwart Cashier Carrollton.Bank Carrollton, Georgia State Depository Carroll County Club J. L. Lambert & Co Carrollton Hdn. Co
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