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14 A CLUSTER OF GEMS ■ ' IN NORTH GEORGIA. Carrollton Named in Honor of Charles Carroll, Signer of Declaration of Independence. A City of Much Promise. Bucban&n, the Trade Center Os Haralson. Beautifully Laid Out—Many Fine , idences and Public Buddings. Its Schools, Churches and Other Features, BREMEN RICH IN RESOURCES It Is Situated 1760 Feet Above the Sea Level—Has the Highest Attitude on Any Bailway South of Asheville, N. C- This city is very conveniently and pleasantly located, substan tially built up and is inviting and pleasing in appearance,and gives every evidence of a progressive spirit that is surely carrying it forward to an enviable future eminence. In this progressive age the prospects of a city for the future are due in a measure to the en terprise of business interests, and in this issue we wish to present a view of all such. The business houses here as a rule are intelli gently directed, admirably equip ped, progress and growth having marked the course of each on account of their facilities being as perfect and complete as they can be made anywhere. Everything in and about the city indicates and gives assur ance of a steady, substantial growth and permanent pros perity. In fact the career of this wide awake and enterprising section is hoted for being sharp, decisive and successful, and the vigor displayed in the improvements of the city, which are as remarka ble as commendable, are not to be wondered at, but expected by those acquainted with the above facts. The city’s advantages can not be surpassed, and the citizens are desirous of giving encourage ment and assistance to all wish ing to introduce new industries here. Real estate has always been held at very moderate val ues, and parties desiring to in vest in that line, and having the money to put into it, can readily secure investments that beyond a doubt will increase in value. As few cities in the country present so many favorable opportunities for investments as does this place, whose flourishing condition finds apt illustration in the constant building of business structures and residences. Carrollton was named for the home of the celebrated Charles Carroll, the famous patriot, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is situated on an eminence near the waters of the Little Tallapoosa river, and Carrollton was incorporated as a town in 1829. It is in the center of the county, and has an elevation above the sea level of eleven hundred and twenty-eight feet and looks upon a surround ing country in lovely undula tions, varying in altitude from 1,000 to 1,300 feet. It is 140 miles south of Chattanooga, Tenn., 90 miles north of Colum bus, Ga.; 58 miles west of At lanta, Ga.; 110 miles east of Birmingham, Ala., and about eoui-distant betweep Macon,Ga., on the south east and Decatur and Sheffield, Ala., on the north west, and is about the center of the Piedmont mineral region. In 1874 Carrollton got its first railroad, the Savannah, Griffin & North Alabama. In 1882 came the Georgia Pacific, and in 1888 the Chattanooga, Rome & Columbus. Thus it will be seen that Car rollton, on account of natural po sition, is a highway for east and west and north and south travel and will in the near future be come a railroad centre, affording a rare chance for the profitable capital in manu facturin-g; in real estate and in wholesale and retail merchan dise. HEALTH, WATER, CLIMATE, ETC. Nd country on earth has a climate, and dis eases are few. The water is pure and abundant, generally free stone, and the sinking of a well in any locality insures good wa ter. There are positively no ex ceptions. Living springs of pure water are numerous and are found on almost every lot of land in the county. These mineral springs are numerous, diversified in character and strength, an& are found in every mineral se£-£ tion of the county. The climate, is remarkably uniform, the ther mometer registering noextremes in either summer or whiter; In the immediate vicinity of Carrollton the timber growth for several miles is mainly oak and hickory on the uplands, but on the streams and low-lands there is the finest ash, beach, maple, white-oak, water-oak, bay, pop lar, while the balance of the country abounds in the finest yellow pine. In different parts of the county walnut trees of the best quality attain a large size ; they are chiefly confined, how ever, to Ahe red buck eye belt, which varying in width from five to fifteen miles, extends across the country. CARROLLTON IN THE GOLD BELT. The mineral resources of Car roll county are fine. Gold is abundant, and is said to be the finest found in Georgia. Near Villa Rica there is an extent of country, six miles long by one mile wide, in which there are numerous mines, known as the Carroll mines. Many of them have proved to be profitable. The amount of gold obtained from these mines cannot be stated with accuracy. West of Villa Rica, twenty-two miles, is a valu able mine, owned by Holland, Bonner and others. Bonner’s mine, eight miles south west of Carrollton, is also very rich. Some iron is found ; also mica, quartz, granite, etc. Indeed the valuable mineral deposits have not yet been developed, but they are, nevertheless, known to exist in great abundance, and new discoveries are constantly being made. SCHOOLS. Carrollton has two of the best schools in Georgia, thoroughly equipped for services, one for the white children and one for the colored boys and girls. The schools are thoroughly graded. The average attendance of white children are over 400, and of the colored, from 160 to 180 pupils. Eight teachers are employed in the white schools, with Mr. J. L. Caldwell as superintendent, a very able instructor who has held this position for the past two years. The schools are kept open from'September to June. By the twenty-fifth of Decem ber $14,000 school building, with every modern convenience will be ready for use. The building will be built of brick and will be heated by steam. The schools of Carrollton are the pride of its people, and well they should be, for there are no better schools to be found in the South. CHURCHES. There are several fine churches here, presided over by talented THE ROME TRIBUNE, SOUVENIR AND TRADE EDITION, divines. They are well attend ed,?as the citizens of Carrollton are a church-going people THE COURT HOUSE is a monument to. the city. It stands on a very high and com manding eminence. It was com pleted iu 1894, at a cost of about $35,000. CARROLL COUNTY. . Carroll county is bounded north by Haralson and Pauld ing, east by Douglass and Cow eta, south by Coweta and Heard and west by Alabama. The county is well watered and tim bered. Lands on the Chattahoo chee, Little Tallapoosa, and bot toms on the creeks are very rich and productive, and it has only been within the last few years that the lands are being fully appreciated and have very much enhanced in value. On account of their fertility and the salubri ous climate, Carroll county in deed is a fine one and a splendid place to make a home. THE SOUTHLAND. Mrs. George Chatterton, Proprie tress, Carrollton, Ca. We are a nation of travelers, and locomotion is distinctly an American characteristic. Out in the world, jostled among stran gers, anxious and busy with busi ness-complications, the traveling man soon learns to appreciate the careful attention and hospitality whioli mnrks a really first-class het«lv-*wiiich sheds c-ontentment ■upon -the tired Soul, and which bFrugS' him Comfort and repose, though he be a stranger in a -sftrapgeTand. The tide of trav elers who are attracted to Carroll ton will find the Southland a good place at which to drop anchor. This house is a handsome three story frame, built upon the latest and most improved plans and architectural designs. It is con ceded to be one of the finest ho tels in the south. It contains about thirty-five rooms, all large and well ventilated and hand somely furnished, with about twenty-five nicely furnished sleeping rooms. The house is centrally located, thoroughly equipped and furnished in first class style; supplied with all modern conveniences, electric lights, electric call bells, large sample rooms, and everything required to conduce the comfort of guests. The Southland has been very ably managed by its present pro prietress since 1891. The hostess’ hospitality is a theme of favorable comment with the knights of the grip and other occasional visitors to the city. The tables are at all times sup plied with everything nice and good, and if you want to enjoy a first-class meal just stop at the Southland. Therefore, upon landing in Carrollton, take the hack which meets all trains and descend at the Southland and see for yourselves how well mine hostess, Mrs. Chatterton, knows “how to keep a hotel.” Hogan, Watson & Co. A Firm that Stands Well at Home and Abroad. Foremost among the city’s bu siness interests stands this well known and popular house, which is one of the most far-reaching in its operations of any to be found in its particular line in this section. Operating with ample capital and in systematic manner, this concern is enabled to push its business far beyond what is pop ularly termed local trade centers. The most determined competi tion is met cheerfully and at all points. Such enterprises are of incalculable benefit to a city, and in the above this place has an in stitution in which every citizen feels a deep interest. The building occupied by this firm is most conveniently located on the corner of the public square and Newnan street, and consists of double store rooms. One is used for the display of the select line of dry goods, notions, shoes, hats, caps, etc., and the other for the handling of the varied stock of hardware, groceries, cigars, tobaccos, flour, country produce, shelf goods, etc. The business was incepted about four years ago and from the very beginning the trade grew as if by magic. The individual members of the firmare, G. A. Hogan, E. W. Watson and A. Watson, all well and favorably known, and not only stand high in busines but social circles as well. j. c. basFFcompany. One of Carrollton’s Great Dry Goods and Grocery Houses. No brief notice could possibly do anything like justice to the mam moth stock of goods in the great establishment of J.C. Bass & Com pany. Broad and comprehensive knowl edge of the needs of the trade, practical and life-time experience in business, has brought the rich merit of success. This success stands as a strong endorsement of their capacity. Add to these advantages, large capital, which enables them to dis count for cash all bills, thus secur ing to. their clientele this additional behefit to those buying in large quantities, to secure low prices. Their stock. this season is the largest and best they have ever brought to Caroilton. Dress goods in silks, satin, wools, and all the beautiful and bewildering styles that has marked the fall season of 1897 as an epach in this line. Then there are laces, trimmings, ribbons, notions, dry goods, under wear, furnishings, gloves, handker chiefs, linens of all kinds and gi ales shoes, slippers, men’s and boy’s hats, clothing, crockery, glassware, funiture, hardware, in fact every thing to be found in a great and modern supply house. Their trade extends over a large territory contiguous to Carrollton, and is considered headquarters for the farmers for many miles. Their courteous yet business like meth ods have won and retained cus tomers, and these in turn spread the fame of the house to the re motest districts. Buying for cash, with wide ex perience, exercising taste and dis crimination, managing everything upon strict business principles makes J. C. Bass and Company an establishment which would be creditable to any city. CARROLLTON MERCHANDISE CO. One of Carrollton’s Progressive and Wide-Awake Firms. A large surrounding country naturally seeks supplies' here, and demand has been amply provided for by the enterprise of the mer chants. All lines of trade are well represented and prominently en gaged in the general merchandise business is the firm under notice. Tnis popular establishment is in all respects one of the best equipped houses devoted to this line of busi ness in this entire section. It has been admirably conducted from its commencement, this fall, and has steadily pushed its way to public favor and prosperity from pro nounced general excellence of goods and economy in prices. This com pany was recently established in this city and is composed of live young men, from Griffin, Ga. The energy, sagacity and un tiring industry displayed in the manager, Mr. M. C. Ford, are special features and have contributed large ly to the success attained. The Carrollton Merchandise Co. is located on the public square, with the best line of goods, at the lowest prices, introducing modern business ideas. A general line of goods is carried in stock and con sists of dry goods, clothing, shoes, hats etc., which are all marked down to the very lowest prices. The name of this popular firm is fast becoming a household word in the homes not only of the Car roll county people, but in the ad jacent country as well, being syn onymous with fair dealings and lowest prices. A Prosperous House. Vaughan, Sturdevant & Powell, Among the Leaders in Dry Goods, Etc. Enterprise, experience, up-to-date business methods, and withal a per sonal popularity, has brought to the house of Vaughan, Sturdevant & 1 Powell great prosperity. 1 The three members of the firm are young men, full of the quick 1 and forceful energy so necessary to 1 the nineteenth century methods. 1 The house was established about 1 three years ago, and leaped at once into popular favor which continues to grow with every day of its exis tence. It is not a felicitous or mushroom growth, but that which 1 comes of upright dealing, reliable 1 goods and courteous treatment. They have their business divided into departments, occupying three > stores on Alabama street. One is devoted tb ‘ dry goods, another to hardware and groceries, and the third to a millinery establishment. They have their stores equipped with the latest improved cash car rier system. ' . ' Mr. Walter Sturdevant, of this firm, is well known throughout all this section. He is a sterling young business man, alert, progressive, and with many years experience in the wholesale and retail dry goods ’ and shoe trade. His knowledge of the prettiest and most seasonable dress goods, and his unquestioned ability in buying readily, accounts for the immense popularity of this department with the ladies of Car rollton and surrounding section. The ladies always rely on Vaughan, Sturdevant & Powell's millinery de partment for the latest and most exquisite creations in hats and all those things dear to the feminine heart. This season is no exception to previous ones, and all the great fashion centres have been gleaned of their treasures to find place here. The proper meed of success must come where brains, energy, busi ness, integrity and pluck aie brought to bear. Having said this, the constant successes of Vaughan, Sturdevant & Powell are no matter of surprise. % A SUCCESSFUL FIRM. The Carrollton Grocery Company Among the Leaders in Groceries. The city of Carrollton, situated as it is, in a splendid and prosper ous farming section with none to dispute its sway over a large area, has many big mercantile houses. It is not exaggeration to Say that the Carrollton Grocery Company, wholesale grocers, is one of the most prosperous and enterprising concerns in that section. At the head of the business as president and treasurer, is Mr. J. Q. Stock ley, a gentleman of experience, great personal popularity, and with a keen insight into the require ments {of the trade of the retail merchants. Here you will find thorough and intelligent business methods. They have studied the trade which is widely distributed throughout that section and growing very rapidly. They handle everything in the grocery line, and at prices that are in close keeping with the times and first-class goods. They receive ship ments in car-load lots, and are in a position, by reason of heavy pur chases, to sell at close profits. Their dealings with the trade is done on a perfectly square and equitable basis, hence they are con stantly acquiring new customers. Once a patron of this firm, means for all time. You will find sugar, flour, meal, meats, canned goods, bagging and ties, in fact to enumerate would be tedious, and suffice to say, that there is nothing in the line of gro ceries that they cannot furnish, and at bottom prices. Associated with Mr. Stockley, are James R. Draper, vice-presi dent, and S. C. Mand'eville. They, too, are experienced, progressive business men, with more friends than they can count. Columns might be written of this house and its splendid business I methods, but it is enough to say I that they are, and will always be found in the front van of Carroll ton’s mercantile concerns. MARBLE DEALER. Mr. R. E. L. Majors Makes Monu ments, Headstones, Tombs, Curbing, Etc. Mr. R. E. L. Majors, the Carroll ton marble dealer, is known all over North Georgia. He has built up a splendid trade by a thorough I knowledge of the business, and dealing in the finest domestic and foreign marbles. Himself an experienced and artis tic marble cutter, his large yards in Carrollton contains some ex quisite specimens of his art. He can furnish monuments, I headstones, tombs, curbings, etc., in granite, foreign and domestic ( marbles. He can supply his cus- , toraers with the costliest to the 1 cheapest designs. Beautifully carv ed columns from the pure white, 1 the brilliant black Italian, or any 1 color desired. He will furnish de- 1 signs already prepared, or can fill I orders for any special design de- 1 sired. ; Mr. Majors has been in the mar- ( ble business for many years, and . his patronage has grown constantly. , Now he receives orders from sev- • eral States, and employs experi- ; enced stone cutters in his yard. Those desiring work in his line would do well to write him and se- ; cure prices and estimates before J 1 letting the contract. [ G. W. ROOP. Great Variety Stord at the Mande ville Corner, Carrollton, Ga. It is always a pleasure to note the success which follows honest business methods, but when to this is added push, pluck, and perse verance it is doubly a pleasure. This gentleman has been doing business in Carroll county for over fifteen years and the last two years at the Mandeville corner on public square in Carrollton. The house started on a small scale and has by the alxtve mentioned methods and handling good goods gradually built up a fine business. The stock handled by Mr. Roop consists of a complete line of dry goods, fine dress .goods, millinery, clothing, hats, caps, shoes, and a big stock of staple and fancy groceries, which must be seen to be appreciated. He also handles unslacked lime, and is prepared to sell it in any quantity, from a bushel up. The business of the house is con ducted on a line of progressiveness that has characterized it from the beginning. Such a firm as this de serves success and it is a pleasure to write about it. J. F. Creel, A very popular and efficient official of- Carroll county, and deserving of mention in these columns, is the gentleman under notice. Mr. Creel, the present county surveyor, of Carroll coun ty, is a native of the county and was born in 1873. Most of his life has been spent upon his fa ther’s farm, near Carrollton. He received a splendid education by attending the schools of the 'cOunty and Carrollton ; later, teaching for several years. Mr. Creel is perhaps one of the youngest men to ever hold a po sition in Carroll county. It is a* pleasure indeed to note the enter prise and success of such young men, and if he continues in the path he has chosen in life, he will * certainly make a mark that any young man might feel proud. Mr. Creel has made engineering a study, and so well has he ad vanced in that line, be was se lected to fill his present position in November, 1897. Besides fill ing the duties of his office, he holds a position as clerk in the store of C. H. Stewart. J. H. Barron. There is nothing that affords The Tribune more pleasure than to notice the success of honest perserving effort, directed by in telligence and persistency,which knows no such word as fail,such has characterized the efforts of the gentleman whose name heads this article, Mr. J. H. Bar ron, the progressive clerk of the* superior and city courts. Mr. Barron is a native of Car roll county and was born in 1851. A splendid education was ob- * tained at the county schools and in Carrollton. For a number of years Mr. Barron taught school in the country and later engaged in merchandising. For about two years he was located in Newnan, Ga., where he was bookkeeper for Col. J. W. Brad ley, he was also bookkeeper for the Hutchinson manufacturing company, (cotton mills) near Carrollton, for quite a while. Mr. Barron has been a resident of Carrollton for over seven years and is considered one of the city’s most progressive and I enterprising citizens, ready and willing at all times to encourage and lend a helping hand toward I anything that has for its object, I the upbuilding of Carrollton I Carroll county. Owning to the popularity of 1 this gentleman he was elected fl his present position in January, ■ 1891, which office he has held ■ ever since, without opposition ® in his party. From his incep-Jffl tion into the office he has many changes in its working®® until in point of efficiency ®|| ranks with the best in the state®}; One great feature about this of®j| fice is the absence of all rec!®} tape, a hearty welcome awaiting® one and all. Mr. Barron is ably® assisted in performing the duties fl of the office, by Mr. A. B. Jones, I a very courteous and obliging i young man, who with so many ! pleasant manners, coupled with ; those possessed by Mr. Barron, I make a splendid team and it is J always a pleasure to make the office of the clerk a social as fl well as a business call. ]