Regular meeting and family visits noted at Shady Grove
Rev J M D Stallings led a regular meeting last Saturday and Sunday. T H Rotenn and family visited J W Horton and family the previous Sunday. Local youths attended a singing in Abilene last Sunday evening. Otis Hammond and family from Tear Mandeville visited F Jordan and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Bonner visited Tom Edison and family last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ben Rigsby of Carrollton attended preaching here last Saturday. Mrs Lollie Robinson visited Mr and Mrs J L Jackson last Saturday. Mrs J W Horton visited Lucy Perdue recently. Mr Robert Rigsby and wife from this place united Mr John Rigsby and family last Thursday night. Wet weather described. Singing remembered for second Sunday. all invited to participate.
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Otis Hammond
Mandeville Visied
F Jordan
Joe Bonner
Tom Edison
Ben Rigsby
Carrollton
Lollie Robinson
J. L. Jackson
J. W. Horton
Lucy Perdue
Robert Rigsby
John Rigsby
Benford School House and Local Happenings Summary
Sunshine and fair weather after elections. Paralyzed N A McWhorter near Don Ga is in grave condition. Sacred Harp singing scheduled every third day at two o clock. Births noted for W L Powell and JM Word plus Robert Fuller. Western county roads badly damaged. repairs will occupy time. W F Brown’s comments on commissioners and a bill for the legislature anticipated this summer.
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Don Ga
Little Joe Brown Buttons
Little Joe
W F Brown
Devoe & Co Letter to Dr Boykin on Gallon Proposition
A terse note from F W Devoe & Co to Dr BF Boykin in Carrollton discusses a proposition about job payment and gallons. The communication indicates that the firm will not accept less gallons for the work and asserts no payment is due.
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BF Boykin
Carrollton
Evoe
Devoe & Co
Eulah Fletcher and J B Tyson Wed at Smith Residence
A large turnout of neighbors attended the ceremony at the home of J B Smith on Sunday afternoon to witness the marriage of Miss Eulah Fletcher and Mr J B Tyson and to extend best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
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J B Smith
Eulah Fletcher
J B .Tyson
Tyus Notes Growth Amid Community Efforts and Upgrades
A Tyus update reports quiet conditions with a feeble Mrs Marietta Shileit. An Old Maids Convention at Mt Zion raised about 15 dollars for school expenses, inspiring locals to imitate the idea. Tyus sees paint, a ginnery, saw mill, three churches, and a growing mercantile business under Zotrekin & Fuller. Ada Bartlett praised as schoolteacher. governors race discussed amid optimism for a strong fruit year and cotton planting underway.
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Mt Zion
J. L. Base
Tyus
Zotrekin ‘& Fuller
Tyun
Plowing Delayed by Heavy Rain and Local Notices
Union reports plowing at a standstill due to persistent rain damaging crops. Obituaries note Grandma Hammond's passing after months of illness with interment at Pleasant. Nearby, Mr Sam Drnnes leaves for Atlanta to begin work. Social visits include Pearl Hammond and Eula Duncan with Ellie Simpkins, Nathan Harper and wife at White residence, Aunt Jane Pte’s return, and a singing at George Clark’s.
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Grandma Hammond
Great Beyond
Mr Pleasant
Sam Drnnes
Atlanta
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Pneumonia Protection
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides perfect security from pneumonia and consumption, curing obstinate coughs and colds with no known cases of a cold leading to pneumonia after use. Sold by Dr. J. D Hamrick.
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Foley
J. D Hamrick
Carrollton Association District Meeting Requested
The Carrollton association will convene with the First Baptist Church in Carrollton on Friday before the third Sunday in May. Churches are urged to send messengers to ensure broad representation at this meeting. G. D. Harris, pastor.
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Carrollton Association
First Baptist Church
Carrollton
Do Congressmen Have to Work A Look at Public Building Wins
Washington correspondent explains how lawmakers must lobby to secure post office free delivery and public buildings for towns. The piece argues Republicans push economy before elections, skewing pork away from the South and limiting funding to about 15 million dollars, leaving many towns disappointed while congressmen must be diligent and popular to win any project.
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Washington D. C
Congress
Alredy
Untress
Government Road to Waco Planned
Petition campaign to build a 60 mile ma cadam road from Atlanta to Waco by the war department gains support from Hon Gordon Lee Col Lon F Livingston and Atlanta business leaders. Maps exist and organizers expect rapid funding via the war department bypassing Congress. The route would aid soldiers from Fort McPherson and improve local travel with farmers and automobilists among interested parties. An all day Pleasant View singing is planned for the fourth Sunday in May with baskets welcome.
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Atlanta
Waco
War Department
Gordon Lee
Lon F. Livingston
Congress
Fort McPherson
Pleasant View
Editor
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warned By Doctor
Dr J D Hamrick cautions that kidney trouble is insidious and may progress to fatal illness before symptoms appear. He recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and help prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
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Foley
Bright
J. D. Hamrick
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Shady Grove
Benford School House
W L Powell
Marietta Shileit
Ada Bartlett
Union
Pearl Hammond
Eula Duncan
Ellie Simpkins
Nathan Harper
Jack Whites
Jane Pte
George Clarks
G. D. Harris Pastor
Scott
Government Road
Carroll County
Lee-Jack4n CO
Arm & Hammer Soda
Alaska
Brazil
Aragon Coffee Company
To Cent
Jackson
Paragon
Carrollton Furniture and Undertaking Company
N. A. Horton
Hamrick
Hamrick’s Pharmacy and Jewelry Co
Georgia
Griffin
Chattanooga
Bremen
Carrollton Market
John Moore
Gaines Harris
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