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(Earroll THE PEOPLE’S POPULAR PAPER AND THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CARROLL COUNTY CARROLLTON, CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 1910 Condensed Statement of The The First National Bank Of CARROLLTON, GA. At the Close of Business October 2^, 1910. RESOURCES LIABILITIES. Loans and Discounts $332,541.36 Capital Stock ...$100,000.00 Overdrafts 13,801.54 Surplus Fund ... 100,000.00 U. S. Bonds 100.000.00 Undivided Profits .. .... 4,040.84 Bank Building 30.000.00 Circulation .... 100.000.00 Due from Banks and Deposits .... 158,110.51 cash on hand 83,808.45 Bills Payable .... 88,000.00 Redemption Fund 5,000.00 Re-discounts 15,000.00 565,151.35 566,151.35 REDUCING THE RISK. Depositing your fnnds not only reduces the risk of loss by fire and burglary, but increases 3’our ‘ credit standing with the bank. This will increase the ten dency to pay all bills by checks A\hich is permanent, active record and insure proper payments to the proper person. This bank gives the same careful attention to the small depositor as to the largest account on its books. We will reduce the risk. PEOPLES BANK CAPITAL STOCK $60,000 J. R, ADAMSON, Puesident. JNO. M. JACKSON, Vice-Pres. G, C. COOK. Cashier. Mr. Charles Johnson Dies in Valdosta Mr. Charles Johnson, who has resided in Valdosta for the past five years and was a painter by trade, died yesturday about noon at the home of Mr. J. E. Sharp in the West ern part of the city after an illness of about a week. He was taken with malaria fever about a week ago but his condition was not regarded as serious until last Saturday when there was a decided change for the worse and he died Sunday about twelve o’clock. During his illness he was given ev ery attention by Mr. Sharp and his family and the best of medical at tention was also given. He formerly resided at Carrollton, Ga., and it is said that he had a good deal of property in that city. His brother came down Sunday and carried the remains to that city for burial, leaving here last night with them. Mr. Johnson was very well known in Valdosta and he had a large circle of friends here who re gret to hear of his death.—Valdosta Times. in Old Fashion Drug Store Pure Drugs and Medicines We carry all those old remedies that ‘‘Grandma” used. Tallow Candles, Salts, Castor Oil, Turpen tine and all the good old things you know. The BEST for the LEAST money. Gome to our store and let us serve you at any time. We Carry a Big Line of Trusses. Have you called around at our new store ? Phone 80, Quick Delivery Fitts Drug Store IB. IE 1 . BOTKIN - ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Call and See About Borrowing Money. Loans Made on Farms and’City House and Lots. First National Bank Building Phone No. io5 TRUTH Truth crushed to earth will rise again; is a true saying. We advertise truthfully—High Grade Tones, We appre* *ciate your patronage. BUYERS PHOTO COMPANY. CARROLLTON, GA. Philathea Class Entertained Miss Hawes delightfully entertain ed her Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. K. Snead. Several very interesting contest were given and the prize in the guessing contest, a beautiful box of stationery, was awarded to Miss Alva Lowery. Delicious refresh ments were served. First Publication ofj Contestants and how They Stand The big contest has reached an interesting stage and will continue to increase in interest until the last vote is cast on December 24th. It makes not a particle of differ ence what the relative strength of the contestants is now; it will prob ably be the work of the days yet to come that will decide the winners. So don't waste time in gossip or expressing thanks for your standing Time enough for that after you have won. All the world loves a winner and you must win. Get as many votes today as you can and still a greater number the next day and try to even double that the day following. This contest has by no means reached a ixjiiit of certainty as to who will win. Its too early in the contest for that, and the uncertainty will be increasing all along. Remember that the contest has just begun and that you have two more months in which to work. Get in the race and make it lively for those already in. They love to work. Here’s How They Stand. Mr. Cecil W. Corley is much pleased at the showing made by the contestants already and reports their standing as follows: Mrs. Louis Sims Mrs. E. S. Lyle Miss Myrtie Fields Miss Emma D. North Miss Lucile Davenport Miss Florence Wilke Miss Bessie Grice Miss Ethel Nixon Miss Mae Jones Grant-West The marriage is announced of Miss Maud E. Grant, of Atlanta, and Dr. Grover West, of Dawsonville, Ga., the wedding haveing taken place on Monday evening at 9:30 o’clock at the home of Rev. A. C. Ward offi ciating. The bride has a large circle of friends in this city and the bride groom is a promising ^young physi cian—Atlant Georgian. Card of Thanks We desire through your paper to thank our many friends and neigh bors for the kindnesses shown us during the death of our brother and uncle, Mr. C. H. Johnson, as well as for numerous expressions of sympa thy since our bereavement, May God’s richest blessings rest upon you all. W. E. Johnson and family. Georgia Cotton Crop is Short One-Third- Commissioner of A g r i c u lture Hudson has returned from a week’s trip over the state inspecting the cotton crop. According to the best reports and conditions in the field. Mr. Hudson estimates that the crop is short about 33 1-3 per cent. He says: "The South Georgia crop is prob ably showing the most normal av erage of any section of the state’ There is no doubt that the total crop is about one third short. The season would have undoubtedly shown a larger decrease had it not been for the exceptionally fine fall.' Notice City Tax Payers. Georgia, Carroll County. To the Tax Payers of said City in and for the year 1910; You are hereby notified that your City Advalorem, School, Sinking Fund, and Interest Tax for the year 1910 will be due on the 1st day of November, 1910. You will have until the 31st day of December, 1910, to pay same, on which date the Digest will be closed and Execu tions issued for all unpaid tax. The City Clerk’s Office in the L. C. Mandeville building on the Pub lic Square will be open each day, Sundays excepted, from November 1st 1910 until December 31st, 1910 for the collection of the aforesaid tax, and you are hereby urged to pay same on or before the 31st day of December 1910. Given under my hand and official signature, this the 26th day of October 1910. Emmett Smith, City Clerk, and ex-Offlcio Tax Col lector Carrollton, Ga. Let us show you samples of good spices. We will be glad to tell you why you should buy them from us. Would you like to know. J. R. Holt Drug Co. 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. 36,000 18000 9000 2000 2000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Card of Thanks We hasten to express our appre ciation to our many friends for their kindnesses and sympathy shown us during our recent fire, also for the substantial aid given us after the loss of our home. To the members of the Fire Company, and all oteers who so willingly gave us assistance, we extend our heartfelt thanks. It' is our wishes that God in His infinite mercy will spare each and every one from the desolation which befell our helpless family. Sincerely Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Blalock. 9q the farmer This Bank does all that is in its power to com ply with your wants and needs at any season of the year. It makes us glad to help you any way. You can make us glad by leaving your funds with us at any time. Let’s get acquainted. Came n to see us. Remember, we pay interest on large and small deposits. It will interest us to talk to you about it. 'Citizens Rank mm >,. //, fk I : 4 Ml THIS LABEL STANDS TOH 8ft YEARS ~—=Or KNOWING Hnrr Madam Your Husbands Looks Are of importance to you. So is Bank account. You can see him improve both if you will insist on his looking into the wisdom of trying=on a STEIN- BLOCH Smart Suit or Overcoat before <he goes elsewhere. $10. to 27.50 Agents for Stetson Hats Knox Hats Stacy Adams and Walk-Over Shoes. At Your Service ONE PRICE HOUSE