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(Earrnll 3xtt JIrpfiH. THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CARROLL COUNTY AND ClfY~OF CARROLLTON CARROLLTON, CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1910 SECURITY The welfare of the depositors and the se curity of their deposits has always been the main concern of the officers and directors cf the First National Bank of Carrollton, and the steady growth and long and honorable record of the institution «is testimony to the fact that such n policy has been rewarded by the confidence of the community. Correspondence or a call is invited from those who contemplate forming new or addi tional banking connections in Carrollton. The First National Bank Of Carrollton. Capital $ iqo,ooo Surplus $100,000 THE FARMER The farmer, who borrows money at any sea son of the year, can successfully build up and maintain himself a liberal line of credit with this bank, just by leaving with us the money which he does not use during the winter months. 'Citizens SSank -- ‘IB. ZB. IBO^TIKIXILT ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Call and See About Borrowing Money. Loanp Made on Farms and'City House and Los. First National Bank Building Phone No, io5 Aim To Those With Mane In The BANK Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman Co.--No, 23 The days of the month present no terror to those who with sufficient foresight, have started a bank ac count. For regardless of the day when an obligation falls due, they may meet it with equanimity, so the morrow is always a day of joy. PEOPLES BANK CAPITAL STOCK $60,000 J. R. ADAMSON, Puesident. JNO. M. JACKSON, Vice-Pres. G. C. COOK. Cashier. DR. J. R. SEWELL SHOT TO DEATH Dr, J. R. Sewell, of 151 Rich ardson street Atlanta, a well known speciliast, was shot and killed shortly belore 1 o’clock Tuesday alternoon by William M. Cox, of Austell, who immetL iately turned his revolver on himselt, inflicting a serious wound. The doulle tragedy occured in Dr Sewell’s office at 106 112 Whitehall street. The two shots fired by the man supposed to be Cox, atiracted a large crowd, which immediately rushed to the Physician’s office. The office filled, the crowd began to con> gregate in the street brlow and betore two ambulances bore the dead and wounded away the crowd had blocked traffic in the thoroughfare. There were no witnesses to the shootiug. From the appear ance of the room and the man* ner in which the revolver fell it is presumed by the detective in* vestigating the case and others that Cox used the revolver on the Physician and then turned it on himselt. No motive is known lor the tragedy. Cox had been waiting in the reception room for several minutes, it is said. Dr. Sewell is survived bv a wile and six children. Dr. Eld» ridge, a dentist, who is now in Savannah, Roy, an employe ol the post office ; Miss Annie Ruth Sewell, 18 years of age, now with her mother, Miss Irene, 16, pupil at the Girl’s high school, George and Van, ten years ot age. F. R. Sewell, son of the dead man, was overcome with distress when he learned ot the death ot his father. He said he did not know Cox and was at a loss to account for his act. W. M. Cox is the son of Steve Cox, one of the best known farmers near Austell. His Jfath- er is a weft fixed financially and has hundreds of friends in th^ vicinity of his home. W. M. Cox has always been known t 8 a “rather peculiar” man. When Cox was first taken to the hospital it was believed that he was dying. Later phy sicians announced that he had regained consciousness and that they thought he would recover, though his recovery was by no means certain. After he became conscious he refused to talk. He would not say who he was nor why he had killed Dr. Sewell. He lay with his lips compressed, maintaining an unbroken silence. He was a patient ot Dr.Sewell’s it is said, and was laboring un der fancied wrongs done him by the physician concerning his failure to cure him of a chronic disease. The coroner’s jury has order ed Cox held, and he is under guard in the hospital. Dr. Sewell was well known in Carrollton, he having moved from this place to Atlanta about two years ago. Mrs Sewell was formerly Miss Amye Robinson of this place. Funeral services were held to day at the First Baptist Church in Carrollton, conducted by Rev. Geo D. Harris after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery. MaMum-Walker. Mrs. Ella Hallum, a former Carrolltonian, but recently of Atlanta, and Mr. C. L. Walker, of this city, weie quietly married at the First Baptist Church in Atlanta on last Wednesday even ing at 7 o’clock. Alter a short visit to the Exposition at Knoxville Mr. and Mrs. Walker will be at home on Maple st’eet. We join with their host of friends in a shower ol best wishs. We have it. Call on us. —Fitts Drug Store AUTO HITS | motorcycle: Monday morning Cliff' West, a negro, driving the car belong ing to the Mandeville Mills ran into Mr. Lee Hughens on a Motorcycle at the junction of Alabama and Maple streets, wrecked the Motorcycle at d gave its rider a bad fall. It is claimed that the negro came up Maple street at a high rpte of speed and gave no warn ing of his approach and did not •low down for the junction, but in attempting to turn the corner he ran into the Motorcycle. Chambers-Morris. Miss Laura Chambers and Mr. George L. Morris, Jr., were happily married at the bride’s home on North Clift Street last Sunday evening at 7 *oo o’clock, Rev J. McD. Radford pronounc ing the words that made them one. 1 It was a very quiet home wed ding, onlv the relatives and f close friends being present. Miss Chambers is one of Car rollton’s most worthy young ladies, having at one time won a popularity contest by a large major ty. Mr. Morris is connected with the Parlor Barber Shop and may well be congratulated on win ning such a lovable young lady for his life’s companion.’ I The couplej were the reciep- | ients of many useful and dainty) presents. They are at home with Mt. and Mrs. D. L. Carter on College street where they are receiving congratulations from their many friends. Wanted Dr. J. D. Hamrick wants 1000 bundles new (odder at once. Paving the Way Efficient and accommodating banking service may mean paving the way for richness and suc cess to you. The main thing is to choose for your banking needs an institution of character where you may expect reasonable accommodations, combined with absolute safety, On this platform of service, we invite your patronage. Carrollton Bank J T Bradley. Pres C H Stewart Vice-Pres. H N, Spence, Cashier. OUR BIG, NEW STORE is almost ready. We move October 1st. Our stock of Drugs, Rubber Goods, Toilet Articles is complete, Quick delivery by bicycle. Phone 80 Come to see us and insist on getting only the BEST. Just a Drug Store for your wants, Trusies, Eyeglasses, Window Lights, Soaps. FITTS DRUG STORE Differences To Numerous Jo Mention You’ll Notice here. We want you to trade in this store and we want you to be satisfied with everything you buy here, If you have a kick of any kind coming to you, kick straight to the boss, personally. Just come to us and ask. Give us a chance to make it right. Mistakes will happen but we try in our buying to get for you, merchandise that will serve you full value. If you have never worn Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes, we want you to try one suit. If ,you have been used to high grade custom tailored clothes the only difference you will notice will be the price. If you have been wearing other makes of ready to wear clothes, the dif ferences will be to numerous to mention. We have just unpacked a splendid lot of of new fresh fall suits in the fabrics and shades of the season. THE PRICE $15 To $25