The Little Want-Ad Did the Business in Carrollton
A reader, J. D. Huggins of Lockney Texas, recalls the Carrollton News issue from March 2, 1901 edited by Charlen P. Gratton. He lists town businesses and officials then, notes early subscribers, and promises further excerpts from Vol. 2 No. 3 August 1902. The writer thanks Huggins for providing the historic material.
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J.D. Huggins
Lockay
Ployd County
Texas
Locke ‘Nog
Plainview
Mr. Huggins
Carrollton
Dallas
Denton
Jrods
Higgine
Yeu
Taye Woopy
Carrollton News
Charlen P. Gratton
Aline
Kruked Had
Caproliton
Tom Warner
Bob Neely
Uutton
Gotton
Werchandige
Bun C Hall
Drogeish G. & Myers
Merchandine
Door G. W. Atill Chew Qumy
BW. Williams
The
Chronicle
Huggins
Soming School Events Promise Spring Play and Sermon
Soming School prepares for an onstage May event titled Olas Play with Mrs Chest er Good ay coaching. A Sunday sermon by Rey. 8. Wile tin is planned, and commencement exercises are set for Friday night June 1 with Prof. H. Gowrner delivering the address. Examinations begin Monday May 21.
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Chester
Rey
Wiletin
Hyn
H. By Gowrner
Witil
Death of Tommie Padgett Casts Gloom in Carrollton
Tommie Padgett died after a pneumonia attack on Tuesday April 3. Born February 1847 in Parker County, he moved to Carrollton 27 years ago and worked in the county and sheriff's department in Dallas for 17 years. Survived by wife Jonnie May, two children, his parents, and siblings. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church, Rev. D A Rossy officiating, burial in Farmers Branch cemetery.
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Ollion
Tommie Padgett
Paul Sanitarium
Parker
Cole Iu
Carrollton
Minesinae
Dhe Sherif
Daleas
Padwett
Jonnie May
Ubion
Beis
Claude Sims Breaks Arm in Stumble While Throwing Sticks
Claude Sims broke both bones in his left forearm Sunday evening after tripping on brush while throwing sticks at a rabbit. Dr. Burnett set the fracture and Sims is recovering.
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Claude Sims
Fire lane plan tops city council meeting agenda
The new city council discussed several items at Monday’s session. A key action would create a fire lane near the Lyon Gray farm yard to aid access. Officials also reviewed proposals for an Arnon award and potential rate reductions aligned with anticipated heavy rain and safety needs.
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Phu New City
Floats to celebrate East Texas history at May convention
The Leesville convention will feature a mammoth parade themed “Host Texas Then and Now” depicting East Texas from pioneer days to modern times. It includes three sections pioneer modern and industrial with entries from area cities competing for prizes and a Spirit of East Texas show the night before at the fair grounds.
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Mammoth Street
Débold
Texas
East
Fair Grounds
East Texas
Prines
Why Boy A Home A Real Calnto-Suloiaan Trind
Fragmented, partially garbled speech reflects a plea for home life and religious guidance. A wife questions home safety while visions of education, vehicles, and daily routines mix with calls to recognize God as head of the family. Fox.
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Cowan
Ska
Ldgs
Mim
Fox
$1,500,000 Planned for Forest Lawn Burial Park
A large-scale burial park project at Forest Lawn near Dallas was announced. The Forest Lawn Company plans extensive landscaping, a mausoleum and crypt spaces, with a $1.5 million construction program. George A. Levy leads the contract and planning, highlighting aboveground burial trends.
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Forest Lawn Borat Parke
Carrollton
Colorado
Forest Lawn Company
Julius A. Sermany
George H. Bird
A. H. Liese
Tswed
Chamber of Commerce
Lavy
Leey
Levy Fa
Precinct Caucus Set For May 6 Democratic Delegates
A precinct caucus is planned for May 6 to select delegates to the County Convention in Ballas on May 7. The County Convention will choose delegates for the State Convention in Resuming, and the State Convention will select delegates for the National Convention in Houston.
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Ballas
Toraday
May
Houston
Epworth League Program Byday April 4
Epworth League outlines a community program on April 4 with prayers, building tours, and guest speakers. Notable participants include Grace Grayley, Jack Lewis, Carl Ross, and Anne Sour. The event features a benediction and planned talks from the Quotation Sons League and other local groups.
Derricks Blew Down Friday Night in Oil Field
A Friday storm damaged oil derricks north of town. Three of four rigs were blown down. only Alford No 1 remained standing. Campbell No 1 and Baxter Gmitl Silvan were rebuilt or repaired, Frevk Jackson No 1 progressed, and drilling moved toward nearby oil lands. New locations are promised and crews may soon multiply in the field.
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Alford
Caprolston State Bank No 1
Campbell No. 1
Baxter
Gmitl
Silvan
Frevk Jackson No 1
Qurralnon State Banke No
Owe
Clean-Up Campaign in Carrollton Planned May 10 11 12
The Clean Up Campaign sponsored by the Soil and Civic Club and city officials invites residents to cart away rubbish and keep properties tidy. Ample trucks and wagons will transport trash stored in boxes or bags to be ready for pickup. Proceed with safe handling and place items where they can be readily loaded.
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Carrollton Fe
Haya
The
Soil and Civic Club
Tryon
Carrollton Social Club sponsors more flowers drive
Carrollton's Civic Club promotes a movement to plant flowers using the sled Zinulas, with residents urged to participate. Seed quantities have been secured and distribution planned at Rhoton Dry Goods Co store Saturday, inviting volunteers to plant and cart for them.
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Carrollton
Rhoton Dry Goods Co
May Day at Mt Bujaiay School Event Echoes Plans
Last Sunday events at Mt Bujaiay school drew turnout as organizers discuss a Hall Day and May activities. Residents note shifting schedules, housing moves, and plans to support students with transportation and home stays while school work continues.
Man Wontily Irv Hin Hw Faces Tithe Grant Hurdle
A man identified as Irv Hoyt lacks support for a proposed long term grant aimed at funding a tithe project. Local officials weigh potential options as community groups press for clarity on eligibility and oversight.
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Coupte Hans
Ohl
Peover
First State Bank
Texna
C. Davie
F.H. McMurray
E.W. Broadhurst
Ommie Padgett
Onion Baptist B. Y. P
Gertrude Hofmann
Ender Fanelli Webb
Tom
Wade Pyke
Quia
David Roxtand
Georgia Mywra
Aru
Feohalt
Ruth
Mannle
Bellu Webb David
Hetlowah
Alfreda Perry
Helle
Honey Noble
Geedad
Epworth League
Epworth Corneli
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League
Clean-Up
Mt. Bujaiayelit Khoy
Bois Pomistors
Kalla
Ting Nak
P Havel
Wwe
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