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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
4
In Carrollton services Easter reminds believers of springtime renewal and spiritual resurrection. The article links humanity to nature’s revival, notes skepticism before Christ’s appearance, and celebrates the risen Jesus as a central historic milestone guiding faith.
A historic notice condemns public war bond investments during wartime, noting citizens bought bonds at par or above expecting safe returns. It laments diminished value, low interest, and limited liquidity, while urging readers to reconsider government borrowing experiences. The piece cites widespread campaign drives and patriotic sacrifice by Americans, including soldiers.
A letter argues for bonds to be issued at par with accrued interest and penalties for nonacceptance, plus legal penalties for mail misrepresentation. It urges restoring bond value to citizens and cites wartime duty. The piece then shifts to local social and civic life in Carrollton including leap year commentary, a spring town cleanup, and a July visitary plan. It mentions Mrs Boyd visiting Roopville, a children's picnic, and locals visiting Temperance church graves and school term notices.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cantrell visited their relatives in Carrollton with several Crawford kin and Gray family members noted. Mrs Rena Crows visited her sister Mrs W T Crinwell on Manday. A dance at Hamp Byrons Yast drew a large crowd. Numerous Crawford and Gray relatives shared visits and Sunday gatherings with neighbors. A box supper at Rocky Mount Saturday night invites all to attend.
Misa Herta Ashmore spent the weekend with her parents near Burwell. Knight bought nine new buggies. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Dyer and Mr. John Rady were in Atlante Saturday. Mrs. Ti. H. Boyd hosted an entertainment for Misses Addie Yates, Berta Ashmore, and Rhuey Muse. Mary Bledace, teaching at Elizabeth Haring School, visited Miss Edith Richards. Local illness reports say all who were sick are improving. Mr. Joss Guzzard and family visited relatives near Bowdon Sunday.
Mr William Drew recently returned home from Boston Massachusetts after serving in the army. Mrs Newt Spence visited Atlanta last Monday. Mrs J W Jones remains on the sick list. Mrs Orn Lovell of Atlanta and Mrs Lottie Carroll of Bremen spent most of last week with their mother Mrs J W Jones. Rufus Bont is able to be up again. Mina Bertha Duncan visited Center Point last Wednesday and Mae Parrish hosted Mrs B G Duncan and Miss Annie Spence last Saturday. Mrs Lizzie Bell spent time with her sister Mrs J W Jones. Eva Drew visited Mae Parrish on Tuesday. George Stovall and Charlie Spence completed saw mill contracts in Haralson county.
Waco residents recount weekend visits as J L Cowen of Atlanta and J J Powell of Targe arrive for family matters. Mr and Mrs Rose plan to reside in Waco after a quiet wedding officiated by Rev A Seaborn in Tallapoosa. Also noted are local business and school connections, plus legal blanks for sale at The Free Press office.
J W Stovall plans moving his mill over Buck Creek and will stop by with his son G B Stovall. Mincea Crace and Clara Spence spent Saturday with Mrs Newt Spence. G B Stovall serves on this week’s jury. Neighbors visited Mr G M L Spence Saturday night for music. W Spence’s family hosted photographs Monday night. Mrs G M L Spence, Mrs G B Browell and Misses Annie Spones Myrl Krogall shopped in town Tuesday.
Village updates report new storehouse readiness for business at G T Lyle Oak Ridge South. Social visits include Miss Jennie Mae Mote to Carrollton and relatives from Oak Grove Fairfax. Weather disruption hits county with ruined bridges and washed roads as families host and visit nearby farms and schools.
Mr F A Riley bought a Denby truck. Messrs Earl Morris and Frank Ireamp ort visited Carrollton on Saturday. Miss Burde Brown and Mr Mat Brown went to town. Mt Zion school closed for term. Prof A D Lively praised for teaching work and return in summer. Messrs A L and E A Sticher visited Carrollton Saturday. Mr Lee Houseworth is recovering.
Miss Dora Joner hosted a Friday night party on March 19 with Mrs. Leonard Phillips Prof A Th Lively Sadie Brown Zalma Cansler and other young residents attending. The Free Press is praised as a top county paper. Mrs Byram has been very ill for some time. Prof A D Lively returned home on March 20.
Residents share visits and family updates as neighbors travel to Atlanta and host gatherings. J. W. Raburn, Wallace, Chambers and Judge Trood among recent travelers. Adams family hosts, new Studebaker purchase noted. Ruth Evans and Bertha Wallace social calls. William Evans listed as sick.
Mrs. Benjamin F. Blakeney of Decantur Texas reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and coughs her family has used. She gave it to children for croup and has used it herself.
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