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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
5
A brief health note explains that a common cold can make a child susceptible to diphtheria and warns that exposure during outbreaks increases risk. It advocates removing the child from crowds until recovery and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for the cold and a reduction of diphtheria danger.
An advertisement touts Restol as a new remedy to relax the system for a good night's rest. Claimed safe and harmless by leading doctors, the product is sold in sealed packages for 60 cents by chemists.
Obituary for EB G Earnest of Zion Lodge No 508 born May 17 1855 in Carroll County died February 29 1920 at age 64 after a life of ministry mason service and family devotion. He leaves a wife two sons four daughters seventeen grandchildren and many friends and is laid to rest at Mt Zion cemetery with funeral by Rev G W Elliott.
Clem and Mrs. N J Jones visited daughter Mrs. Mattie Jones at Colemans Mill on Thursday. Mrs. Beckie Lasby spent Thursday with Mrs. R D Jones. Mr and Mrs J F Davis and children visited Mr and Mrs Bob Nolan on Sunday. Will Latimer area guests included Tash Reese and children near Pleasant Hill. Will Groom reported ill. The Duncans of Union visited Mr and Mrs F M Davis. Mrs Jim Lassetter and daughters visited Mrs G W Davenport. Marie Rivera visited with Misses Callis and Wresth Davis last Sunday. Mollie Coleman and Mrs John Barna called on Mrs F M Davis Wednesday. C E Broom and children visited relatives near Plowshatch Monday. G W Strickland and children visited relatives near Sand Hill Sunday. Dome Brooks spent Saturday night and Bondsy with Miss Lucile Davenport.
A feeble but resolute letter from Dear Tree Press defending road commissioner William M. Robinson against widespread rumors and alleged crimes. The author rebukes accusations of misusing county funds and improper conduct, urging accountability and citing past service and church standing.
Lowell readers note a weekend of dinners visits and church services as families including Stallings Shomake Johnson Harper and Hammond plus guests from Newnan and Villa Rica attended gatherings from Sunday meals to Shiloh services with Fine sermons and good congregations.
Oak Ridge residents common across a Sunday slate as families visit kin in Tallapoosa Newnan Roopville and Gleutoch. The week closes with a well attended pound supper at J R Bnahinger and Tra Lyle set to preside the third Sunday afternoon.
CROSS PLAINS. Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Sparks spent Saturday night with her sister Mrs. Alice Boatright and are reported better. Miss Eva Honterlee of Sand Hill stayed with cousins Misses Clidle and Kathleen Wilson at Cross Plains. Misses Kathleen Annie and Burnes Gladney and Mr. Fred Wilson dined with Miss Eva Hoesterlen and joined in singing at Hulett. Mr. Ezra Pate with cousin Mosars. Cliff Acres and Granson Burkes visited his father Mr. F. M. Pate Sunday. Miss Lizzie Leggett on the sick list this week. Mrs. F. M. Pate sick again, hoped for a speedy recovery.
Pleasant Hill notes attendance at the funeral of Uness Parka Chandler in Tallapoosa. Miss Blanche Janninge and Alta Maud Turner visit with friends. Families and neighbors share Sunday calls and Tuesday nights visits. Local residents Ayers Sewell Morgan and other kin spend time with relatives and attend small town gatherings.
Miatos Jocns and Nannie Little visited Mrs. L. F. Farlow on Wednesday afternoon. Reuel Walker and George Spence from Rocky Mount came as visitors Saturday night. B. 2. Ringer and W. L. Little drove to Bowdon and walked back after the car died. Winnie Reinwater visited Jolie Little Sunday afternoon. Mr. OG. T. Lyle hosted a Saturday entertainment drawing a large crowd. Grady Fidson spent Saturday night with Alton Lane at Briar Point. Roy T. A. Griffin purchased a new buggy.
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