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Hamrick Pharmacy X |Pj ' THE PEOPLE’S POPULAR PAPER AND THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CARROLL COUNTY ii I CARROLLTON. CARROLL COUNTY. GEORGIA THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15 1910 am^^ssBssss^awtass^sssiSEBK: We make it a point that every business transaction with our patrons shall be satisfactory. We want each to feel that they are free to come to us in all matters where our experience and advice will be of value and assistance. When we speak of the “Service” rendered to customers we mean the best service,--all that you reasonably expect from your bank. Our service includes a hundred and one little details, all of which go to make of our patrons, Satis fied customers. If you have had no business with this bank, we feel confident you will appreciate the service we can render. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CARROLLTON. Capital $100,000,00 surplus $100,000.00 A BANK STORY Mr Jones: Brown, I want that $5.00 I loaned you at the show in Septembsr.” Mr Brown: "Jones, I handed you a five--dollar bill about October the first.” Mr Jones: “I find no record of it, and I no not believe you paid it.” Mr Brown: “Well, here is another bill. I [want no dispute.” LATER Mr Brown: I have come to collect $10.00 for the over coat you bought in my store in October.” Mr Jones: “I gave you my check on The Citizens Bank, Carrollton, Ga„ for that on November first.” Referring to his vouchers, Jones produces the paid check Mr Brown: "Well, Jones you pay your bills once, I pay mine two or three times. The difference is that you keep a bank account. MORAL: Pay your bills with checks on Citizens Bank Death Claims C. H. Merrelf. After an illness of several months, Mr. C. H. Merrell passed away last Tuesday morning, at five o’clock at his home on Cedar Street. His death was not a surprise to his immediate friends, as he had been rapidly declining in health some time since he resigned his position as book-keeper at the First National Bank, and went to Ash- ville, N. C„ for the benefit of his health, after spending several months at that place without any benefit he returned home the latter part of the summer and has been confined to his room since. Mr. Merrell was a man of high moral character as well as a most devout Christian, always according those with whom he came in con tact such courteous treatment that he was held in high esteem. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and three sons, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. The funeral was conducted from the First Baptist Church and at tended by a large concourse of relatives and friends and the remains interred in the city cemetery, Wed nesday. The Free Press joins in sympathy to the bereaved family. He was our friend. IB. IFVBO'X'IKIIILT ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Call and See About Borrowing Money. Loans Made on Farms and City House andLots. First National Bank Building Phone No, io5 ft DIAMONDS The magnificent display of Diamonds we are displaying this week has never been equalled in this part of the State. Don’t fail to see our tempting prices. Now is the time to own a diamond. Mounted as follows; Sparkling Rings $10.00 to $250.00 Brooches $18.00 to $100.00 Bracelets $18.00 to $100.00 Scarlf Pins $10.00 to $25.00 And a number of other alluring articles. Take advantage of our payment proposition. A small parment puts you in possession. Balance weekly or month ly No Store Has A Better Price Than S. W. Comer Public Square Carrollton, Georgia. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M. Church will meet Monday afternoon, Dec. 19th, with Mrs. S. C. Kytle on Dixie street promptly at 2:30 oclock. Following is the program: Song ‘ All Hail the Power.” Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving. Recitation “Long Years Ago O’er Bethlehem Hills.” Roll Call Answered with names of chosen China Missionary Minutes Reading “A Savior is Born.’ Scripture Lesson Luke 2: 1:21 Song “Joy to the World,'. Leader “Ye have freely received,” Psalms 103 1:5 What have Christian women received Solo “I Gave my Life for Thee.” Leader Freely Give Prov 3 9:10 What Should we as Christians Give? Recitation “Your Gift." Song “Take my Life and let it be.” Prayer. Offering To be used far mission aries in China. Scripture Reading and Music Al ternating. Glory Song Adjournment CHICKENS We will not pay over 25c for hens |and 10c a pound for frying chickens until after Christmas. We cannot use thickens during Christmas times and use this method so ^ou will not bring your poultry to town. W. D. BASS <fc SON Kaylor-Hayes. A very quiet wedding occurred last Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at the brides home on Maple St. The contracting parties being Miss Beulah Kay lor and ^Mr. Grover Hayes. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L Kaylor, and is well known here as a very ac complished and attractive young woman. Mr. Hayes, who is con nected with Fletcher meat market is a man of sterling qualities and is to be congratulated on his good fortune. Gray’s Leghorns Win at Newnan Owing to lack of space last week we were unable to give the winnings of G. J. Grays’ Leghorns at Newnan show, November 24-25-28, Here Gray made four entries, winning 1st Pen, 1st Cock, 1st Cockerel, 1st Hen and taking the sweepstakes, $10 in gold, for the best pen, and a silver cup for best cock. Mr. Gray also showed his birds last week at Gadsden, Ala., in the North Alabama Poultry Association and won the following: 1st Pen, 1st Cock, 2d Cockerel, 4th pullet. Of course we are all glad to hear that George’s birds are winning where- ever they are shown, as it is good advertising for Carroll County, and shows that we are not lagging be hind in the production of thorough bred poultry. FARMER First Baptist Church Regular service Sunday morning, no service Sunday night. Member ship urged to be present at prayer meeting next ^Wednesday night as those not attending will miss some thing. The full choir requested to be pre sent at rehearsal after prayer meeting. The public cordially in vited to attend services. As well as every business man should have a bank account. WHY? Your money is safer in the bank than anywhere else. Paying your bills by check is the simplest and most convienient method. Your check becomes a voucher for the debt pays. It gives you a better standing with business men. Money in the Bank strengthens your credit. To Those Desiring Banking Connections With An Old Established Bank, We Extend Our Service. We carry sufficient burglary insurance to cover all cash on hand. 'Carrollton flank Carrollton, Ga. For Rent One nice large front office, and one office suitable for bed room. J. T. Bradley, xo atch illiam's indows AGENTS WANTED—For selling the Monitor Self Heating Gasoline Sad Iron, paying proposition. Agents make good money. Apply with reference. J. M.‘ Ballard, Wehadkee, Ala. HOST—$40 in currency,Thursday somewhere around tho Square. Reward 10 finder. R. Lee Sharpe. the Following is the standing of doll contest: Maynell Thornton 4874 Myrtle Goodwin 4350 Frances Cheney 3928 Elizabeth Boykin 2788 Carolyn Vaughn 2666 Ada Jennings Cline 2022 Myrl Harmon 1042 Dorothy Word 1042 Nell Cfreel 877 Francis Cheney gains the extra 100 Invest your money in Bowdon dirt Attend the big land sale there om December 20 th. HE NEVER FAILS TO VISIT THOSE WITH MONEY! IN THE BANK Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman C0.--N0. 50 This is the time when the pinch of poverty is felt as at no other time of the year. You should not envy those with money in the Bank for you can have a bank account if you will only save. There is a time coming in every life as this season comes every year when you will have joy in your life if you have saved, and sorrow if you have not. PEOPLES BANK CAPITAL STOCK $60,000 J. R. ADAMSON, Putsident. JNO. M. JACKSON, Vice-Pre». G. C. COOK. Cashier. Drugs—Drugs—Drugs. Fitts Drug Store. VALUABLE MOUSE AND LOT EOR SALE. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in January, 1911, between the legal hours of sale in front of the Court House door on Dixie Street to the highest and best bidder, the house and lot of Mrs. Kate Ouzts fronting Dixie Street 124 feet and running back 350 feet to White Street. Lot 124 x 350 feet with good two (2) story seven (7) room house on same with all necessary outbuildings water works etc. This is one of the most desirable pieces of property in Carrollton. Terms cash. Barron &. Sox, Agts. Notice farmers This is to advise that our Oil Mill Ginnery will run regularly till the the 24th inst,, and we trust that you will bring all your cotton and have it ginned by that time. After Xmas we will run only two to three days per week. We appreciate your pat- r nage and would be glad to accom odate you by running full time after Xmas but the amount is so small we cannot afford to keep hands ready for this work. Yours truly. Mandeville Mills. New China and Cut Glass—Tues day, we received a belated shipment of china and cut glass. We intended selling these items cheap, but owing to the short time we will have of disposing of them’ before the holi days we have very muchunder priced | them. This is your benefit. Yes, Little brass lamps 15 cents. Fitts j yours. J. R, Holt Drug Co. The doll Drug Store j contest closes Christmas eve night. Be sure to attend the Burson Land Sale at Bowdon on December 20th. Christmas Post Cards lc each ^Hamrick's” at Farmers, why pay $250 or $300 for a mule when you can get a good horse from Loyd H. Griffin at a much lower priee, and one that will do your work. Misses Helen Long, Mattie Grice, Mrs. Newt Brock and Mrs. J. A- Rhudy are assisting the regular force at Hamrick’s during the holidays, where they will be glad for their friends to call on them. See the Xmas Sale, goods. bargains at A big line William’s of Xmas Do you want a copy of Peloubets notes on th^ Sunday school lessons? All the lessons for a year, and bound in cloth. Leave your order with us. J. R. Holt Drug Co, rio ,« Mulett. G. T, Hall has accepted a position in Atlanta. Miss Kate McGarrity who teaches at Pleasant Hill spent the week-end with relatives here. Matt Brown, of Mt. Zion was the guest of friends here Sunday. G. B. Sewell spent Saturday and Sunday with his son at Temple. Mrs. J. J. McGuire is still in ill health. Sam Robison of Carrollton, Sunday with friends here. Miss Eura Aderhold, who is studying music at Whitesburg spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks. Sleta, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Sticher, departed this life Monday morning and was laid to rest in the Hinesley Grave Yard. A large number of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral. spent Give The Housewife—Fancy china cut-glass, brass jardenier, cake-plate, salad bowl, jap cups and saucers, perfume, (if not too old) brush and comb set, (what age do they quit using perfume) box candy, (they like this despite what husband 1 : say.) The doll contest closes Christ mas eve night. J. R. Holt Drug Co. It you don’t attend Burson’s Big Land Sale at Bowdon on December 20th. you will miss a fine opportun ity of investing your money in a growing town. w‘:-q ixau (JO !' See J. M. Hughens $3 $2.48 shoes for ‘SMILES” Is Out Edition limited. For Sale at Hamrick’s, Hortons, Holts and Wil liams Cash Store. 25c by mail. Sold on the streets by girls and boys. Get a copy while you can get it. R. Lee Sharpe, Publisher. We are expecting a shipment of ruby red lamps, direct from the factory, a belated shipment We had expected to sell them for $3.00 each. If they reach us (they were shipped Dec 7th from the factory) we will let them go at $2,25. Want one? The doll contest closes Christ mas eve night. J. R. Holt Drug Co. Loyd H. Griffin has just arrived with fa string of medium priced work horses. If you are looking for a good horse see him. inijno’j) Diamonds, Diamonds, at “Ham rick’s" ;/ ' -V i--r ■v. ' > '4