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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1909

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Revival planned with Dr Colyer at Carrollton Church in May

A large Easter crowd at The Christian Church heard an upbeat sermon and music. The Official Board secured Dr S D Colyer a noted evangelist to lead a May revival, with top local singers and Tuesday evening song training sessions. Next Sunday pastor to address children. evening service at eight. Also promoting Ludden Bates piano sale with daily free concerts and expert endorsements from Mr William E Arnaud, Atlanta organist and choir master.

Christian Church Woodbine 5. D.’ Colyer S.C Carrollton Colyer Christian Brotherhood Wold Ludden & Bates Willian E. Arnaud Arno

Engagement Rings And Wedding Gifts At Our Store

Love will find a way to place an engagement ring on the finger of his lady love. If purchased here she will appreciate it more for our magnificent assortment of rings set with diamonds rubies and sapphires in the latest designs and settings. Also offering everything beautiful in wedding gifts.

County Superior Court Adopts Bond Election For Macadamized Roads

After two weeks the April term of the Superior Court adjourned and the Grand Jury’s general presentments will appear next week. They recommend an election on issuing bonds to macadamize public roads. New officials faced their first session, with Clerk Pearce and Sheriff Garrett praised for efficiency and service.

Superior Court Pearce Garrett

Carrollton Leads Oratorical Contest Pleases Audience

The Oratorical Contest at Douglasville drew strong showings from Dallas Tallapoosa Villa Rica and Carrollton. Miss Luta Boykin of Carrollton earned the loudest applause though she did not win a medal. The Soul of the Violin was performed by four contestants. The association will meet in Carrollton next year and was disappointed by the absence of J. M. Pounds and Jos. E. Stewart.

Douglasville Dallas Tallapoosa Villa Rica Carrollton Luta Boykin Association J. M. Pounds Jos. E. Stewart Adams and Turner

Death of Little Marcus LaFayette Johnson

Eight year old Marcus LaFay ette Johnson, son of J. W. Johnson and wife, died after a three day illness at their Graham Aln area home. He attended Sunday School regularly and will be deeply missed by family and community. Funeral services were held at Stripings Chapel church on Tuesday evening the 13th with many neighbors in attendance.

Marcus LaFayette J. W. Johnson Graham Aln Marcus Carrollton Kingdom of Heaven Stripings Chapel

Veterans Meet At Court House For Memorial Exercise

Confederate Veterans of Camp McDaniel Curtis will gather at the court house on the 26th to aid the United Daughters of the Confederacy in a memorial exercise led by G. F. Cheney with W. O. Perry as adjutant.

Confederate Veterans of Camp McDaniel Curtis Court House U. D C

Spring Convention of Carrollton Sunday School Association

Sunday School Association announces the Spring Convention at Westbrook's Chapel on May 2, 1909. Morning sessions include devotions, committee nominations, welcome, and talks on enlisting and retaining young men. Afternoon features a chorister service, roll call, open conference on management, and plans for next year with baskets encouraged.

Carrolltonistrict Sunday School Association Westbrook’s R. Lee Sharpe Westbrook A. K. Snead James Beall J. H. Melson S.S

Judge Millican to Speak at Turin Event for Veterans

Judge W. J. Millican will address Turin as part of a Confeder ate Veterans day event on April 23. The School Improvement Club of Turin hosts a full program with songs, prayers, solos, and remarks by soldiers, concluding with a march to the cemetery.

W. J. Millican Turin Confederate Veterans America L. L. Landrum Folsome Moses Lee Robert Foster J.T. Arnall Missa Erma Shell J. B. Walker

Easter at the County Farm Chapel Service

Easter service at the County Farm Chapel drew Christians from the city. Inmates brightened at greetings and joined in singing. The sermon followed and officials hope the service brings lasting sunshine to their lives.

County Farm Chapel

Carroll County Boys Corn Club enrollment list

The Boys Corn Club enrolled 50 of 113 applicants across Carroll County with seed arrival due soon. Names include J. S. Travis, C. S. Com, and many local youths from Carrillton, Lake Hearn, Waco, Mandeville, Roopville, Villa Rica, Temple, Mt. Zion, Banning, and Mt. Zion. Seed expected next week.

Boys Corn Club Carroll County Washington 1 C. J. S. Travis C. S. Com Carrillton Carl Nix Barron Griffin Harry Spedce Jewel Howe Paul C. Mote Jesse N. McClendon Howell Baxter Lake Hearn Joseph Harper Abner M. Nixon Paul Nix George McCain Paul Kuglar Marvin Harris Lamar Brown N.C. Spruell Oscar Duncan Henry Roberts Ruben Hugha Hiram Stallings Newton Moore Norman H. Caussy Earl Marlow Kramer Harper Glenn Griffies Pace Craven Claude Griffis

Annie Wheeler Chapter UD C Meets Next Wednesday

Annie Wheeler Chapter UD C will hold a regular meeting at Chapter rooms next Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. Members are urged to attend as the chapter will set Memorial Day plans and appoint committees. Visit Carrollton Hardware Company for buggy or harness needs.

Annie Wheeler U.D. C

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