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5ftp GlarrnU to toaeu THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CARROLL COUNTY AND CITY OF CARROLLTON CARROLLTON, CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, 16 1910 SAFETY We come to you as a sound, conservatively man aged financial institution and offer you, first of all SAFETY for money deposited with us. We ask you to bank with us because your support makes our business success and as you know, growing Banks makes prosperous communities. Our Bank will welcome your account and aid you all it can,'no matter how small that account [is at the start or how slowly it accumulates, The First National Bank Capital $100,000 Surplus $100,000 J. R. ADAMSON. President, JOHN M. JACKSON. Vice-Pres. G. C. COOK, Cashier. The Peoples Bank, CAPITAL $60,000.00- Carrollton, Ga. Opens at S;3o A. M. and Closes at 3500 P, M, New Railroad For Carrollton Assured. Enthusiasm has been at the highest pitch in the city for the past week, and' at a mass meet ing of citizens yesterday the subscription list of $50,000 was completed. More than a hundred citizens have subset ibed to the stock, and among the stock holders are the largest wholesale shippers, manufacturers and merchants. A committee has been ap pointed to collect 10 per cent of the amount subscribed of the capital stock, and this work will be completed this week and the company will probably be or ganized next week . J. M. Muse Dead. In the death of J. M . Muse which occurred last Tuesday at his home near Abilene, one of the oldest, as well as the most highly esteemed citizens of the county passed away. He was seventy years of age and had resided in this county for fifty six years and most of that time at the home where his death oc curred. He was for a number of years tax collector for the county and filled the position in a most sati isfactory manner. He was a consistent member of Abilene Baptist church, and had served the church as clerk since its or ganization. The funeral services were con’, ducted by his pastor, Rev. J . M. D. Stallings, from Abilene church and intered with Masonic honors by Carroll Lodge of which he was a highly esteemed member. Chautauqua Very Fine. Our people are being highly entertained this week by the Chautauqua attractions, which are composed of the best talent procurable. Every entertainment hastaxed the seating capacity of the spa cious warehouse wt ere the Chau tauqua is being held. At the address by Ex Gov. Hoke Smith many could not se cure seats, and the house was never so crowded. People from all parts of the county came in '° hear the ex Governor which attests his popularity in this county. The remaining features of the Chautauqua season are of the bestclass and are sure to be well attended. fe ■ ■ 1 What makes our Bank better than another? Safety in handling funds, and liberality in dealing with cuntomers. We show the same courtesy to the man who handles a hundred that we do to the [man that handles a thousand. CITIZENS BANK, Carrollton, Ga, 1 ^ • lest Dollar’s Worth You Can Buy=- 'he Carroll Free Press One Year! To Dedicate Concord Church. The good people of the vicin’ ity of Concord Church and Hick ory Level are justly proud of their new church, a handsome brick house that would be an ornament to any of our litile cities. The dedication service will be conducted bv Bishop Candler the first Sunday in July, and a large attendance is expected. The earnest work of these people in building this church which is the only brick church in the rural districts of the epun, ty should be an inspiration to some of their sister churches, who contemplate building. Butler-Lawrence. A wedding ot much local in terest occured Saturday, June 4th in Atlanta, when Miss Em ma Butler, formerly of this city, and Mr W C Lawrence of Ats lanta, were united in the holy bonds ot wedlock. The wedding was quite a surprise to their most intimate friends here who wish for them a long and happy mar ried lite. Notice Notice is hereby given of the intention to apply to the General Assembly of Georgia for the pas sage of a bill at its session in 1910, having the following cap- tion : A BILL. To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creatingthe office ot Commissioner ot Roads and Revenues for the Countyof Car roll, approved August 17111,1908 as to provide the manner of fix ing the salary of [the Clerk of said Commisioner. Notice To all persons who have not yet made out their tax returns, the law requires the Reciever to close his books by the 20th of June, but in order that everybody may have ample time and shun the double tax law, I will not close my books until Saturday night June 25th, now please remember this and come right along, dont wait till I have start ed on my books and then come, but stop and come now, today if you are unable to come, could I send you a bldnk. Remember my books must close the 25. Thanking you all and hoping to receive your support and influence on Aug. 23, lam Truly Yours W. D • Lee Rec. Fifty Orphans in Three Months Fifty absolute destitute piti fully hungry and heart hungry orphans have come into the Decatur Orphans Home since the first ol March. What must the number be in the other twenty.five Homes in Georgia. ? The cruel hard prices are sending them in and also make- ing their support harder. Poor relatives,, poor widows and deserted mothers are being forced to give u j those who need them so much, that they would gladly care for them, but prices render it impossible. What is to be done? Human' ity says these sweeet chi.dren must not suffer. No one would grudge a crust of bread to even a dog. These are immortals future citizens, who c m become vital powers t > help uplift the nation, or pull it down. These homes all need your glad help right now. They must care for the most helpless of this multi tude. Send your gifts immed iately, also endow these life saveing Homes. The many friends of Mr P J Williams will regret to learn of his death which occurred at his home m this city last Friday evening. Mr Williams suffered lrom paralysis lor more than a year prior to his death. His re mains were carried to Newnan Sunday afternoon for interment. Lookout Mountain Seed Potatoes For Sale at $3.00 a bushel or 75 cents a peck, F. O. B. Car rollton. Full weight and meas ure. Cash with order. Specify freight and express. Buy now, plant in July. L. K. Smith Carrollton, Ga. Our Business Is Banking Our effort is to attend to that business. Our aim is to please. Our wishes, to succeed, Your patronage will be appreciated. Your interest will be cared for. Try lls And You’ll Be Pleased. CARROLLTON BANK, Carrollton, Ga. J T Bradley. Pres C H Stewart Vice Pres H N, Spence, Cashier. YOUR VACATION- STEIN-BLOCN” <<< Of course you’ll need a Home-Spun or cool Serge on your trip, week end or month end. You’ll appreciate your new Stein-Bloch when you are at the summer resorts, Stein-Bloch experts have Studied the styles at fa mous sea-shore [resorts the world around, Compare the cut, style, drape, hank and [design of your suit with the best dressers’-you’ll come home more than ever a S t e i n - Bloch enthusiast. All the summer fabrics hand-tailored and ready to wear. ONE PRICE HOUSE We Give Drug and Medicine Buyers The biggest values—the mightiest bargains always. We know medicine buyers must make every dollar count and our constant effort is to save them all the money we can. Our priees are wonderfully low-taking into consid eration the unifoim high quality of our entire line- sensationally low considering the prices that others ask, This should induce you to come to our store for all your wants. CARROLLTON GEORGIA PAINTS For the House .... HAIR BRUSHES COMBS O 1 LS i We Want Your Trade FITTS ZDZR/CTGr STORE We Want Your Trade ■J& FRUIT JARS JAR RUBBERS 1 PAINTS * For Everything .... OILS JL