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libmc near Carroll Ion, xra'UnsJathol February 1887, Mrs. Mary Ann Martin, in tlie year Hhc-was Hie daughter of Mnj. E. K. Martin, deceased, and Mrs.

Kuth A. Martin. in August 1844, and married Mr. 11. JX Martin, in March 18G9.

She Joined the Methodist church in 1S76 and -was a faithful, consistent uienibcrof the same until the day ofiier death. Retiring and unassuming in manners and character, there was yet, underlying her gentle nature, a fervid glow of good will for others, constantly moving her to deeds of kindness, benevolence and liberality-, that could not fail to elicit encomiums of praise from those -who chanced within the circle of her in- iluence. Kvor upon intent, there was always, at her pleasant ilreiide, a yelcoiiit for friend -or nl ranger, and from her generous board, a liberal dispensation for every demand. Side by side with her hubband, for near twenty years, she labored earnestly and faithfully, early and late, lo provide a home ol comfort and plenty. Success crowned their 'efforts; and to mortal vision it would seem strange, timt, just upon the eve of reaping the fruition of their just upon the threshold of a season of relaxation from wearisome toil and she should be called to bid adieu to earth.

But the wisdom of Omniscience is above cavil or question, the summons came, and this dear child ol was ready Who had Jived a Christian she her latest words leaving and particularly to those near and dear to her by the tic's of nature, the counsel to live-in the-discharge of duty, serving (Joel in the faithful observance ol his commandments; looking for redemption and salvation through the blood of the atonement. 35y a large circle of relatives and friends she i-sinissed and mourned, and long will loving tears of dropto her memory. But let us not faint at our loss; rather, from her example let us take courage, giving earnest hood to her dying admonition, and when, in turn our summons shall come," like her, be ready. AfX'rH. Tax Notice.

All persons arc hereby notified that ihc school tax lor the year 18ST will be due after the 1st'of March next, the time will be out for paying the 15th or said month. You can find the clerk on the square of streets at time. Remember that cxecntions will be issued after the 15th of March. B. F.

Bnixs, Ma3'or. B. B. Clerk. Children readily adopt the habits oftlieir elders.

little girls were playing ladies, each with a dollie in her arms. one of them, baby has? been" sick for 1 wo or three days, with a bad cold but 1 gave her a dose oi Coussen's Honey-of Tar, which my -mother in her family, and it cured her completely. School We are requested by Miss IKUen Janes to announce that her school will 'Open the first Monday in March. Will teach at home. Bob Long wants all those having his oyster buckets to please return the sameSaturdayam.

and call and get them filled Saturday p. m. He will have a nice lot of frcsliOysters A choice lot of fresh asSeaTrout, SJieephead, Mulletand Bass. Hjgiis 1 Remember the time and place. There are many topics so dry, and unromantjc, that in rlthiifoT- speaking of, them the Imagination lias no rooln for her fantastic work.

Among'lhem we find various for instance, a painful fact 1o so many sufferers. It is also nn incontrovertible fact ilhat Tabler's Buckeye PileOirillnient cure'every case of Piles on the globe if sufferers will use it. Iteb, Prairie mange, andScratchs va of "every kind -cured in 30 mm utes Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use 110 other. Tills never fans.

Sold toy Hallum, JIamrick Co. Oruggists, regret to report tJiscontinued serious illness Mr. John Skipper. 1.000 pair of children's '-hon'o 1 at 5 cen's a pair at A. F.

Sharp's. Ladies, Misses and children's hose ribbon elastic at' Mrs Maltie Brown's. Mr, E. A. Bngan left Tuesday morning for Home, where he goes on business.

The Rev. Mr. Hardawayof Rome preached an excellent sermon at theM.K. church Sunday morning. JOO.OOO buttons, ail kinds sizes and ports at 5 cents a dozen at A.

F. Sharp's. Several thousand yards of lace and Hamburg trimmings at 3 cents a yard at A. F. Sharp's.

A. F. Sharp's is the place for the 5 cent or nickel man. as lie can buy most anything he "wants at cents. Judge Kli Benson Is still in a critical condition.

He is suffering from inflammation of the windpipe. An elegant lot of Egyptian lace, hand satchels, collars, cuffs and handkerchiefs at Mrs MaJtie Brown's. A. F. Sharp will have another big auction on next first Tuesday and if you want to get bargains then will be the time.

Mrs Mattie Brown has jnst received a large lot of new style nich- ing, all colors-, red, yellow, pink, cream and white. Give her a call. A. F. Sharp's big auction was largely attended on last Tuesday and goods were slaughtered" si such ridiculous prices that it was perfectly abfcurb.

Mr. AVhit Long and family left Monday via the Georgia Pacific, fortheir Alabama Cordova, Walker county. Don't Forget it I Jim Benson has an elegant stock ofclolhing, fully up to the standard in quantity, cut and price, Benson leads the town in low price.sfine goods, and in his deep appreciation 'jf the patronage given him. B. F.Cotton of Augusta, who for a number of years, resided in Carrollton, and is well known to a great many of our citizens, is on a visit to his old home.

The Odd Fellows are on a in Carroliton. They 1 are thinking of having an anniversary celebration on theSGth of April at which lime, eminent speakers are expected to make addresses. cents iobaccb i lt. Ail- Jim Benson courts the trade of young men and siTpplies his house with tills in view. Call and examine his elegant assortment of fancy ties, collars, underwear etc.

Mr. John Harrington of the largo cotton linn of Harrington Bros, West Point, has been over this week and cleared out our buyers of all the cotton they had on hand. He bought about 300 bales. Mr. Tom Beall of (he Hogansville Enterprise was in town the first of the week, lie returned home, with his lady, who had been visiting relatives here, on Tuesday.

are 'glad to learn from Tom that he is prospering. Mr. W. B. Marchman has a two acre patch on his place in town upon which he wants make this year, eight bales of cotton, or four bales to the acre.

watch Mr.M's experiment with good deal of interest.He is a good farmer and if anybody can'make it W. B. will. We arc indebted to the Intcrror Department for a copy of a compendium of the Tenth census, which was mailed to us at the request of the Hon. IL B.

Harris, our immediate representative in congress, who has our thanks for'his kind remembrance of us. Xow that we boast a splendid literary school, why cannot the young ladies and gentlemen organize a literary society Such an institution aside from its social attractiveness, would do much to- wordsthe intellectual development of the young people. Let us have the society. Dellavcn's show exhibited here on two performances. The entertainments wore up to.the standard and the management and employees conducted them solves as gentlemen while here.

The acrobatic performances were very fine Everything attempted was executed in a manner as nearly approximating perfection as can possibly be conceived. The public schools here have'ina- triculated over two hundred pupils and new ones are Doming in every day. Everything is moving oh smoothly and 'pleasantly, and Carrollton is every day becoming more se'tisible of its salutary influences. We are gratified to know that a rigid discipline is being successfully enforced, and that ihe pupils are dilligently applying themselves to their studies. Mr.

J. M. Forbes, of the Eleventh district, has just returned from a trip from near Oxford, Alabama, where he has been visiting relatives some month or two. As our readers that section is in the neighborhood of the home of the As an illustration of the.value of property in ihe neighborhood of the towns over there, that recently a poor tract of land, of 70 acres, about one iitida-half jiniles lAnniston, Mr.Ernest.Forbes, i at 't A IJ? J- 4 (o'clock p.m., a selects guests'assembled ot Mr. and rs.

G. Clemmbns to wifness the marriage of their beautiful and accomplished daughter, Mrs. Emma. Salome, to Mr. C.

J. Almand, a prosperous merchant in Carrollton, Ga. The ceremony was performed in an exceedingly graceful manner by RC.V. Jeff Christian, of Atlanta, and Dr. James Pierce, pastor at After congratulations the bridal party tjook their departure on the 4:30 for the home of Mr.

AlmanJ. The ever since her debut in society, has been an acknowledged favorite, and Carrollton is fortunate in securing such a valuable accession to its society circles. The groom is a member of the Almand family of Conyors, so well known'for their wealth, industry and fine business qnalifications, and is himself possessed of all the noble traits of heart and mind necessary to a true and noble manhood, Mr. and Mrs. Almand were the recipients of many costly and beautiful tokens ol appreciation and friendship by their numerous admirers, both at home and abroad.

The groom's present to his lovely bride was an elegant watch and chain. The sincere wish of many hearts is that the blessing of a divine Providence may attend the union so happily consummated, and that no siiadow may lull athwart the pathway of the charming young couple, now profusely strewn with hope's fairest Constitution. We omitted to state last week that Buck Long, a Carrollton celebrity, met with a tragic the ICth inst. lie had an affray with Messrs. Bob and Willie Long a few t'ays previous.

Uuck had many admirable qualities and carried on an extensive and remunerative apple orchard. Buck was no respecter of It will be remembered that a few weeks back he.afesaulted His Honor the mayor on ihe public highway. Buck was a little selfish and somewhat niiser- ly. TJio little boys did not- like him because, he wouldn't divide apples with them. His master, Ed.

Long, was very much attached to him. He could not, however, forgive the ungrateful attack upon his household and, fearing serious results from future demonstrations of his bellicose proclivities he concluded to dispatch him. Deceased was something ever four years of age and a splendid specimen of the deer genus. Journal in speaking of the Uonu- A Carrollton, in its issue -jf the 1Mb, has this to say We consider, this road the most certain one among the newly projected linos in (tooryia, and it is only tpicstion of t-liort time as to its completion. It is in the hands of men who have originated and carried out fueees.sfiilly" some of the most important railroad lines, in (lie country.

They are not only first-class business of largo experience in the wcrk they have in men of well known veracity. It is no wild-cat scheme of foreigners, but a well ma- turnl plan of some of our best men in Georgia, with pirt of the line rendy 'built and trains running daily over il. The gypsies arc camped near mill. The sun isshowingout just before going to press for the first time in several days. Attention is called to the advertisement of the Georgia Farm Gate, to be found on second page.

There aro said to be four cases of small in and the news has created some.little commotion in Carrollton. The town authorities have raised a quarantine neainst toiographnd Captain Croft, of the S. G. Or X. II.

only through passengers will be allowed to hind here. This was don's Thursday, as we go to press. Bargains in MU.MC. This Favorite Album of Songs and containing thirty-two pieces of choice and popular music, full sheet music size, with complete words and music and piano is.finely printed upon heavy paper with a very attractive cover. The following, are the titles of tlie songs and ballads contained hi the Favorite I'd NothingKlsc to Do; The Dear- Old Song of Home; Mother Watch the Little feet; Oh, You Pretty Blue-eyed Witch; Blue Kyes; Katy's Letter; Tho Passing Bell; I Saw Esau Kissing Kate; Won't You Tell Me Why, llobin; The Old Garden Gate; Down Below the Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All Among the Summer Roses; Touch the Harp Gently, My pretty Louise; 1 really don't think I shall Marry; Dreaming of Home; The old Cottage Clock; Across the Sea; A Year Ago; Bachelor's Hall; Ruth ami Good STight; One Happy Year Ago; Jennie in the Orchard; The Old Barn Gate; Jacky's Fare Whispered in the Twilight.

This is a very fine collection of real vocal gems, and got- tcn.up in very handsome style. Published in the usual way and bought at a music, store, these 32 pieces would cost you $11.20. We bought a job lot of this music at a great sacriflce'and as tho holidays are desire to close out our Will send you the entire collection well wrapped and postpaid for only 40 cts. Send im- Address, THE EMWKE NEWS" Co. In the new brick- north west side described.

Farmers STORE! NEW HOUSE, NEW GOODS! New Prices Every Thin? Bran New, Meadows Benson. We havcjustopcncd a new and complete stock of General Merchandise consisting, of Dry goods, Notions, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Hard-ware, Crockery and Glass-ware, Meat and Flour, Sugar and Coffee, Lard, in fact almost everything that can be kept in one house. Our stock of shoes is large and unsurpassed. Our stock of hats is complete. Our Dry Goods and Notions are well selected and our Ladies Dress Goods can't be beat.

Remember we paid the cash for our floods and bought cheap which enablas us to sell as cheap as the cheapest. We propose to keep honest goods and deal honestly. Dont fail to see our stock before you buy, No troube to show Goods, MEADOWS BENSON, t. COTJ3S3 As Gathered Hereand There by the Scribes of the Frea Press. Oowtion.

Contributed by Uncle Frank. There is not much sickness herej yet people have escaped the prevailing influenza, caused by warm, damp, foggy weather. Professor McDaniel was compelled to retire from duty last Friday. Dr. Hender- edof is season of the Mexico is OB bids fair to become tho banner district of the county in the near future.

We don't see why it should not, with its unlimited forests of fine timber and shoaly and every man in tho district push- son i.s improving, but Mrs. was'l ing with all his might. taken quitlo His stepson, C. O. at this writing, is quite sick.

Mrs. Irvin's family are sick. Mr. J. W.

Adamson has his new store nearly ready for use. Dr. Henderson preached at the Methodist Protestant church last Sunday. -Bowdon College moves on in the even tenor of its way. Students seem happy and are applying themselves nobly.

Clem. Itciiortotl by Joel. Mr. Kolbb came over one day hist week, and stopped a day or two at -Mr. W.

A. Coleman's and his mother. Mrs. Kolbb returned to Fairburn- with him. Mr.

W. A. Coleman's father, whom we reported quite sick recently, we are glad.to say is'snftic- ieiitly improved to bear a trip to his son's in this county where he is spending awhile. Mr. Daniel Doughtery had two hams of meat stelen from him last night.

The thief must have a grudge, at him, or his meat is extra, or something. We were informed yesterday (Sunday) that Mrs. Chandler, who has been sick for some time, is very low. We had occasion to go out in the country a few miles to-day, and, judging from the looks of the road and other things seen, the attendance on Dellaven'a entertainment will show a decline as compared with that of Messrs. Sells.

If it should be the case we needn't de- spai'-. Perhaps the dimes and quarters will find better use. The roseola was talked of lately but we don't hear much of it now. The mumps have been going the rounds, but are likewise less heard of at present. We are having rain down this way.

Well, more rain more grass more mud. Mr. V. B. Stephens went over to Xewnan to-day on business.

Shady Grove. Imported by Occasional. Mr. James Hemirix ha.s put a new plank fence around his dwelling. 31 rs.

M. F. Peek is very sick at this writing. Mr. K.

F. narrowly escaped death while hauling stock to mill on lust Wednesday. Tho drag turned over, lie called to the mules to stop which they did instantly. If they had not stopped he would have been killed. Shady Grove Church te near enough completion that services will be held in it next Sunday.

On the Fourth Sunday in March a Sunday school will be organized at the church. Mr. T. W. Dim-mock will be here to deliver a lecture and the editor is invited to come with him.

No more news at present. Hickory. Level. Reported by Isaac. The above named place is a post ofllce located in the Sixth district, eight miles nort of Carrollton and seven mile? southwest of Villa Itica, six miles southeast of Temple and three miles west of Hand Hill, on Carrollton and Villa lliea road.

Located as it is in the most fertile section of Carroll county, the farmers are all independent and have plenty of everything needed to inuke life comfortable, all are out of debt and huvo money in their pockets. We have made the acquaintance of but few since our arrival in this community, but are forced to say that we never-met-a more sociable or more generous people than here and at an curly day, when we become more acquainted with the people, we'll give you a full history of our most thrifty and enterprising farmers. Mr. H. L.

McPherson, our neigii- bor and friend, moved last week to Villa Rica. We regret very much to lose such a neighbor as Harry, but our loss is Villr Rica's gain. Mr. James Brannon has a child very sick with pneumonia. Mr.

Baylis lliehardson, of Chapel Hill, has a diamond rock in his possession that he found in Greenville county, South Carolina in 18-15. R. B. Durrett and family, and P. A.

Durrett, of this community, are visiting relatives at McWhorter and County Line Ga. We made a flying visit to the Third district last week and met a few old friends and comrades that we were proud to see. There is no place more like home to us than around County Line and Holland's Mills, our native home. In company with II. L.

McPherson, of Villa Rica, we boarded the cars on last Tuesday morning for Atlanta, whero we went to buy mules. After spending one in the Gate City, we purchased our mules and left for home. Thefnn we had can better be imagined ian are progressing very slowly with their farm but few outs sowed, bat little, stubble broken, and no fencing The stock-law is agitat Xew Mexico lies in the southwest corner of the county and has 3 gins, 3 saw mills, 1 fine merchant mill, the latter owned by Bock 2 esquires, 1 bailiff and 132 Uncle Sonny Beck, the oldest citizen, was born in 1803, April He moved to his present home in and to-day can shoot a read the FKEE PRESS as accurately without tho aid of glasses as any man around these diggings. Rev.C. D.

Nixon has a Sunday horse. Mr. W. D. Miles is building a new garden.

W. wants to know who would marry next. Look young man. Since writing the above, we have met that genial gentleman, W. B.

who was assaulted some time ago as "bugle nose." lie says he thinks God has graciously blessed the district, but he does not know W. H. and W. B. Carter apart, although he believes Providence bestowed sv special favor in thcway of a handsome handle to their faces.

Success to the FUKK PHKSS-. Urn-well- I. H. P. B.

In absence of the pastor, Rev. J. N. Myers, the Rev. W.

FJ. Davenport titled his place on the Second Sabbath and Saturday before, preaching two excellent sermons. Mr. J. T.

Abercrombic is having his nice, new 'and commodious dwelling painted, which adds much to its appearance. Harnsby is doing the painting. Mr, George looks happy. It is a girl. Mr.

James Burns has bought a piece of land from Mr. Bill Stognor for a site to build and he is putting up a house without any post at all in it. The measles have about died out. Miss Margaret Melear, who has been confined to her bed for some time with dropsy, died Friday, and was buried at Indian Creek Church on Saturday. The bereaved have our sympathy.

"Blessed are they that die in the Lord. They rest from tln-ir labor and their works do follow them." On page 133 verse of Wilson's Outlines of History, school edition, it says, "The Valerian law should bo enforced." New, Mr. Editor, I want or some of your to tell me exactly what this law of Valerius was. I fail to timl it in any of the histories I have. Mr.

is building him a new house. East Eml. Iti-ported by A. L. II.

Oats looking well. The best stand of wheat that I seen in several years and the warm weather is making it look groen. Burson, from Bowdon, and Mr. Barker, from Hoard, are visiting Mr. J.

M. Gaston. Mr. G. L.

Gaston and lady, visited last week Mrs. Gaston's relatives at Lowell. Mr. W. II.

Pate If. Pate and her daughtccr, Miss Amanda, were tip on a visit to Mr. Henry Acei-, on hist- Mr. I). Powers has erected ti new residence on his place at the old gin honsi-.

It i.s three room dwelling. Wo learn that son, Mr. Alonzo, will occupy it. Peach and plum trees are beginning to bloom. Mrs.

A. L. H. has some collard plants which will soon be large enoudh to set out. We are glad to know that our friend not killed himself on fried chicken yet, as he gave us the news last week.

We learn that Mr. D. P. Powers' little boy, the well bucket oIV the curb on last Friday, and the windlass struck him, cutting a frightful gash-on his head and fracturing the skull. Villa Kk-a.

Reported Vork. The measles and roseola are among our people at present. forty eases are in and around the towu. Mr. G.

L. Stalling is having dwelling erected on Sweetwater street. Lon Ayers' neat cottoge on Car- rolUon street is nearly completed. Mr. R.

S. Wilson will soon complete his store near Lassetfer, Wai- drop Co. Miss Rilla Velvin is visiting relatives and friends in Atlanta. Miss Florence Barney from near Douglasville is visiting Mrs. Peavy, of this place.

Oar young editor, Bob Peavy, visits Douglasville quite often, Bob is an energetic fellow and deserves the patronage of the people. Occasionally we see a few of news from Temple- Some of those good people up there ought to write to- the FREE PRESS and let iw-know the There are as many clever people, according tho size of the place, there as any town in Georgia, i "Pleasant rial of! meet, ami way to sow roustartl a pare a suitable spot on it and then rake dirt on them. I will also say that when wants to set hens to be sure arm put the eggs under her. We know of'no serious sickness at this writing. Well, I reckon that spring Is near for the plum trees are bloom- ing'out.

The like of marrying has never been known, as thero has keen, this winter. Lots of folks have married who never married before. Married at the residence of the brid's father, Mr HL Bcnford, on the 15th at o'clock, r. Mr Lewis Ward to Miss Alice Bonforrt Jones oltlciating. It was a pleasure to bo at tho wedding.

The in fair next day wan equally agreeable. The newly wedded couple have our best wishes for future Tho writer had the misfortune to have his left ankle sprnind very badly last Tuesday. Cr Brook while ui Carrollton. on the 2nd day of February lost a large gentleman's shawl, mixed gray and black, in 1C Kramer's wagon yard. If the finder will leave it lut Messrs.

Askew store, Mr will pay you for your trouble. Success to the FUKE PUESS and its editor. Joel. Jit-ported by J. W.

S. Thero is a public road in New Mexico that is called tho Georgia Pacific Narrow Gusige. I think it is time for an nil-day singing'at Pleasant Grove. Lizzie Davis has been visiting relatives anil friends in the city of t'urroilton. I will.say to Brother II thai I won't ask him anything about marrying, if he has made arrangement with the Ordinary to carry the old over until next year.

It won't be hard at ail to-get the consent of a girl, and don't you forget it. AVlutc.Hbm-g. Iteportcd by J. T. Mr.

J. W. ot this place has gone to Bowio Texas. He writes back to friends and relatives that he is well pleased with the country. Col; C.

Wright of Xewnan, and Judge II. L. and (t. W. Mcrreil of CarrolUon were in attendance upon the Justice Court here la.st Friday.

Mr. K.B.. Mt-rrell, of Carrollton, was in the city last Wednesday. Mr. Wager of Talhvpoostv and Mr.

B.F. Wager and bride of Curroliton, came down last week on a visit to relatives. Mr. E. L.

Tanner came up from Whooping creek a few days ago to telegraph Mr. Johnson of Atlanta that father, Aaron John- sou of near Lowell was thought to be dying, but we have not heard yet the result. Mr. W. It.

Smith Jr. in his account of his trip to Whitsburggavw an exaltt-dsketch of our churches, schools and business generally, but failed to note that we have four excellent physicians, viz: John C. William T. Brown, N. Brown and G.

W. Wallace. whoaresick like the company of those gentlemen. Mr. tilled their appointment hero last Tuesday, and the fncnssant rain and muddy streets did not seem to bo in the way of those who wanted to sec the monkey.

Those whom we heard speak of it claimed they got the worth of thett money. They paid most of their expenses with show tickets and carried away with them about one hundred dollars in cash. The Masonic Lodge has been moved back to Rutherwood, Miss Dollie Barrett was down visiting friends this week. Special bargains- to make room for.Spring stock at McCouD SHAW'S. Have just received a nice line cf sugar cured Haras, Seed Potatoes, Cabbage, Rutabaga Turnips, and everything else to make a good Sunday dinner.

Bob Long's. To close out for new stock a lot of nice linen shades at cost. Come at once. McCoRD SHAW. A new tot of New Orleans Molasses, from tlie cheapesl to 6est at uul cannot bo sold In compel multitude of low test, iluiuor phosphate fans.

UOVAL BAfONO? y- Ribbont liibbout Ribbon? All widths, all ut Mrs MatHe prices? market CO! Bntter. Eggs Wheat. Meat. Corn. Oats Peas Dried Peaches (nni (Pen Sweets Potatoes.

Chickens Tallow Beeswax Bacon Bulk sides Sugar Cured Hams Flour Salt, Holston Salt, WesfeVa Molasses. Syrup N. Sorghum Sugar 4 white Tea Bagging Tics Arrow Rope Cotton 3 Sisal. Steel Custoel Leather solo dry Absolutely Pi Tills powiliu- never vanea. ot purity, strength, nnti wholelo PEOTEGT T0HB Mr.

H. The well known Optician olWZj (under Flanker's appointed Ura. C'arrollton as Agent for hte ilso for Diamond and Eyeglasses. THese are the greatest invention By ft proper- construct UP r.ens person heso a ehango those Glasses from Hid even' pair purchased aro thuMt they ever leave ther nattc-r how rusted' or scratched? tt ses art-) they will llatlum Iliimrlok sortmont, and Invite alt whowtaW themselves of thognwtmipertot uiiase over any use, to call and examine Hallum Hemrf Drug Every pah- guaranteed. Jfope plied.

(Cory.) CHICAGO, Thil li lo certify, that the Bank has Union Clmr Company a Special Deposit, u. s. coupon Bom a Wo offer I j. gcnuino.