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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
1
Mrs Myna Grow Richardson longtime Carrollton resident dies Sunday April 18 1909 in Dalton Georgia aged about 49 born January 1860 she was a devout church member and wife of A M Richardson funeral services held at Carrollton Presbyterian Church with large turnout and floral tributes reflecting her esteem.
Boys Corn Club seed corn available. Call at once at the office or at Weems O Baskin's store. J S Travis promotes the celebrated Osborn disc harrows sold by Carrollton Hows Co.
The Atlanta Presbytery, comprising 64 churches around Atlanta, met in Winder Georgia on April 13 1809 with 66 delegates. Reports showed growth in membership and contributions and all churches were supplied with preaching. Addresses on John Calvin and Calvinism were given by Dr. R C Reed and Dr. G B Stricklen. Next meeting set for Rocky Springs Fulton County Georgia.
A young girl named Mattie Way was wounded in the hand by a rifle bullet while sitting on her parents back veranda on Longview street. Authorities suspect accidental discharge and urge stopping the unnecessary use of rifles even small calibre.
The Ninth Division of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia will meet in Carrollton on the 28th with delegates from all lodges in the division. Public exercises are planned at the courthouse at 7 PM, with remarks by Grand Master J. T. Blalock and others, plus a $40.90 prize for top degree team.
The Christian Church prepares for a revival led by Dr. S. D. Colyer with several prominent ministers expected including Bernard P. Smith of Atlanta. J. T. Bradbury will attend part of the meeting. Reeves to lead post revival singing with noted organist and pianist. New lights and accommodations planned. No services Sunday, but Sunday School starts at 10.
Me Jordan spent 8 dollars 35 cents for L M Paint to repair his house. Painters claim 3 gallons oil mixed with 4 gallons L M produced a cheaper finish than ever before. The coating is bright lasting and should not need repainting for 12 to 13 years. Sold by Roop Hardware Co.
Local lender T. D. McPherson offers new farm loan arrangements from his office in the Welle house at the corner of Newnan and College streets. The notice urges planting Ry is and promoting McClung's Pride of the South corn, noting a record yield of seven bushels per acre, with Fleming & Robinson selling at Carrollton.
Group three of the Georgia Bankers Association meets in Carrollton Wednesday of next week. The business session opens at 9 o'clock at the Commercial Club rooms. Speakers include Asa G. Candler Jos A McCord and Oscar E Dooley with other prominent bankers. Local bankers host a tour and banquet at the Southland Hotel at 6 o'clock.
The Ministerial Association met Tuesday morning at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. W W Roop chairing and five Carrollton ministers present. They discussed The Devil in a sober, serious tone with occasional light humor, noting the group’s ongoing influence on church affairs.
In the name of the Daughters of the Confederacy Annie Wheeler Chapter and for living and dead soldiers I extend sincere thanks for four generous donations to the monument project in our county.
The program lists Prayer by Rev G D Harris Recitation The Confederate Soldier by Wilton Beavers song Miss Daisy Harris address by W J Millican delivery of crosses led by the Chapter president followed by a March to the Cemetery.
For sale one milk cow. Apply to L C in Mandeville. For sale 21 600 second class shingles at 7.00 per thousand. Apply to J 4H in Burson.
To the public an advertisement states old fashion reliable organs from Mason & Hamlin and Chicago Cottage Organs. It notes many homes enjoy these organs and invites contact with H. E. Reeves in Carrollton Ga for prices and terms.
Maj N N Lowrey aged about 80 died at 6 30 a m April 17 in his home city after living in Carrollton area since 1859 and here since 1883. Born March 8 1826 in Edgefield County South Carolina he leaves two sons Messia A C Lowrey Fort Worth Texas and H G Lowrey Birmingham Alabama and a daughter Mrs Kate Outta Carrollton Georgia. Funeral services were held April 19 at the First Baptist Church with many friends in attendance and floral tributes showing esteem.
The family of Alva C Lowrey Hamp G Lowrey and Kate L Ouzta expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown after the death of their father. They acknowledge empathy, loyalty, and support, assuring they will remember the goodness extended at this difficult time.
E T Jackson advertises eggs at Carrollton Georgia with Plymouth Rock stock priced at 15 for one dollar. Contact via phone 282. Local poultry listing in a small town classified section.
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