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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
1
The Legislature passed a two year misdemeanor law punishing bird killings in the county. Supporters argue birds control boll weevil and insects harming crops, urging strict enforcement to protect farmers and streams, with a note on scarce fish and stopping fishing for five years.
E M Bass barn burned last Friday around 2 am. Fire department arrived late, building nearly destroyed. A horse and two hogs perished, feed and logs worth about 1000 dollars lost with 400 dollars insured. Cause unknown but suspected careless match.
The Villa Rica Journal urges residents to back the A and M Fair in Carrollton with a white float titled The Gold City. It calls for six maid attendants and a queen, coordinating with Bowdon and other towns expected to participate in opening day festivities.
I thank the Fire Department for the faithful and heroic work in saving my residence in the recent fire. I am grateful to everyone who helped in the effort and to all who participated. Very truly, E. M. Bass.
Reverend Paul Price of Urbana Ohio renowned Baptist evangelist will arrive in Carrollton to assist Reverend J M Dodd at the First Baptist Church revival. Services begin Sunday October 2 and run ten days to two weeks.
Bennie Murdock fourteen year old son of B A Murdock died after being struck by J R Adamson’s car while riding a dray to the scene of a barn fire at E M Bass farm last Friday The boy jumped from the dray in front of the auto and died the next evening in Villa Rica where his remains were interred amid a large gathering of friends.
Rev D A Brendle evangelist of Griffin Georgia will preach at Old Carrollton Christian Church next Saturday night and Sunday morning singing at nine and preaching at eleven every one is invited to attend these services.
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