Tom Coleman to Expose His Clock at Hamrick's Fair Week
The 7 day clock that baffled Carrollton residents will be showcased at Hamrick's Drug and Jewelry Store next Tuesday morning during fair week. Tom W Coleman will reveal the clock's running power in the window, drawing crowds previously attracted by the mystery. Also notice: the 4th Dist A and M Fair secretary’s office will relocate to the fair grounds main building after Friday.
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Tom Coleman
Tom W Coleman
Carrollton
Coleman
Moon Receives His Commission as Census Supervisor
Colonel E T Moon was commissioned as Census supervisor for the fourth district by the President and took oath. Senate confirmation to follow in the next session. Enumeration runs April 15 to May 15, 1910, with 150 to 200 enumerators plus office staff.
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E. T. Moon
Fourth Congressional District
United States
W.jl. Cleveland
Superior Court
United States Senate
Col. Moon
Special Prize Parade Bets And Decorated Vehicle Winners
Special prizes announced for Tuesday morning parade with bets on best decorated double, teams and ponies. First place awards include 5.00 for best decorated double wager and 4.00 for best decorated pony turnout, with second prizes 2.50 and 2.00 respectively. Transit and entry details unnamed in readable text.
Carrollton Library Association Announces New Books and Free Memberships
Carrollton Library to add Encyclopedia Brittanica and Webster's International Dictionary and offer late fiction titles. Free memberships to public school students. special incentives for soliciting members. Memberships priced at two dollars yearly and one to two half yearly options. Hours start Oct 1 and allow two books per checkout, one fiction.
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Carrollton Library Association
Mandeville Mille School
Carrollton
Carroll County
Eastern Star Host for Worthy Grand Matron Visit
Mrs Senie Hubbard Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Stars paid an official visit to Esther Chapter No 34 OES on Thursday evening September 23 Two candidates were initiated Into the order The Worthy Grand Matron lectured on the work praising the officers and noting the Protem leadership of the Worthy Patron Protem The two solos by Sister Daisy Harris were charming Refreshments followed and the chapter looked forward to further visits from Sister Hubbard.
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Mra
Senie Hubbard
Order of ‘the Eastern Stars
Esther
Protem
Thia J
Daisy Harris
Sistter Hubbards
Morning Train Collision at Newnan Junction
A Central of Georgia passenger train bound for Griffin was struck by an Atlanta and West Point freight train at Newnan junction while boarding at the Newnan junction. The impact derailed the rear cars and damaged the coach. the freight engineer cited brake failure. Dr. A. C. North, present at the scene, was slightly bruised amid the scramble to disembark. No serious injuries reported.
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Central of
Sharpsburg
North
Newnan News
Fair Association Tally Howall Bus Service Notes
The Fair Association operates a shuttle from Camp to the Fair Grounds every forty five minutes at a cost of twenty five cents for a round trip.
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The
Fair Association
Fair Grounds
Readings At Mandeville Mill School Inspire Pupils
Mrs. W C Adamson began biweekly story readings at Mentdeville Mills school on Sept 17 and will continue through winter with help from other town ladies. Oct 1 reading by Mrs R H Fitts. Prizes include ten and five dollar gold awards for top yearly averages. Carrollton Library donates two three month memberships to pupils. Fifty five pupils attend.
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W. C. Adamson
Mentdeville Mills
R. H. Fitts
I. C. Mandeville
W. W. Fit
Carrollton
John Smith
Misa Ethel Neil
Devoe Paint Endorsement Letter to Bledsoe
Letter from Devoe & Co. addresses a Carrollton Georgia recipient T C Bledsoe. It claims Devoe paint lasts longer and uses fewer gallons than a rival brand after three years. The missive notes a customer named E O Perry in East 8th Street Eric Pa and references P O Reep Hardware as a seller.
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E. O. Perry
East 8Th St. Eric
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
Reep Harpware
City Council Urges Clean Up Before Fair Opening
The council asks property owners and business people to improve and beautify the city before the fair. The Fair Association requests merchants to decorate their premises for opening day and the parade. Mr. Lewis Heaton directs the parade and offers information. Herrin and Weat promote the dress goods department.
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The
Fair Association
Lewis Heaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Carrollton, Ga
Comptroller of Currency
Banking House
Moon
Cosmopolitian
Ladies Home Journal
McClures
Pictorial Review
Harris & Williams
Worthy
Carrollton Bank
Georgia
Resources
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State of Georgia
H. N. Spence
Mandeville Mill School
T. C. Bledsoe
Herrin & Weat
Lothest
Stacy Adams
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