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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

3

Star Point Visitors Report Good Corn and Cotton

Mr John Moore and wife of Texas visit relatives and report good corn and cotton in Texas. The Rooville protracted meeting ends with a gain of several members. Charlie Findley of South Georgia recovers and goes out again. Jett Gordon couple stay with W E Gordon near Lineville. Judy Garrett leads local school progress. Floyd Grantham of Chattanooga Tenn visits E L Bidson and Dr Lewis of Carrollton with Bob Morgan.

John Moore Texas Roopville Charlie Findley South Georgia Jett Gordon Near Lineville W. E. Gordon Judy Garrett Floyd Grantham Chattahooga Tenn E. L. Bidson Lewis Carrollton Bob Morgan

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illness

Mr John Cosby and son motored to Douglasville on Tuesday. Mr Robert Johnson and wife visited Mr Jasper Stieher and family Friday. Mr Al Sticher and family visited Mr Boyd near Hulett Sunday. Mr Dick Carden and family and Mr Fred Cosby and wife spent Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs C H W Fountain. Mrs Myrtice Boyd of Rock Springs spent Tuesday night with her sister Mrs Dollie Cosby. Mr He Fountain and family and Mrs Vers Cage visited Tuesday night. Mrs Mary Caper is very sick. speedy recovery wished.

John Cosby Douglasville Robert Johnson Jasper Stieher al Sticher Boyd Hulett Dick Carden Fred Cosby C. HW. Fountain Myrtice Boyd Rock Springs Dollie Cosby He Fountain White Vers Cage Mary Caper

County Line Social Notes Show Visits and Meetings

Mr and Mrs James Vines visit Thursday with Mr and Mrs W A Trapp. Mr and Mrs George Batha of Atlanta visit Mrs Bathas brothers W G Durrett and J E Durrett. James Barron of Atlanta visits his mother Mrs B F Barron and attends the County Line Smiley meeting. Anna Byram of Lowell visits sisters L E Boyd trey place and Fred Cosby Zion. Robert Bishop of near Roopville visits friends Sunday. Grace and Pearl Hanson of Palmetto visit cousins W G and J E Durret. Hattie and Mary Housworth of Douglas county visit aunt Mrs Pearl Wilson and attend County Line Sunday. Willie and Florence Reese of Douglas visit aunt Mrs Pearl Wilson last week end.

James Vines W. A. .Trapp George Batha Atlanta L. E. Boyd Trey Place Fred Cosby Zion Oon Robert Bishop Near Roopville Grace Pearl Hanson Palmetto Miss Hudson W. G J. E. Durret Hattie Mary Housworth Douglas County Pearl Wilson County Line Willie Florence Reese Douglas

Sunday Social Notes From Union Area

Union residents report a quiet weekend with visits among neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. J D Driver and family spent Sunday with Mrs Simpkins while Mrs Driver hosted others Sunday afternoon. Mr Nathan Harper visited Mrs Burks and family, and Mr and Mrs J D Duncan attended a Liberty meeting.

J. D. Driver Simpkins Floyd Driver Canarie Burks Center Mattie Cash Eula Duncan M. Harper Lon Long Hulett Leota Daugherty Eva Jones Ephesus

Bear Creek Social Notes Featuring Local Visits

Mr Olin Akin spent Saturday night with Mr Henry Jacobs. Mr John Kierbow stayed in Griffin last week. Mr and Mrs Ira McEwen visited near Miller's Academy Sunday. Harry McBurnett attended the Children Day service at Miller's Academy Sunday. KR L Jacobs and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs M McBurnett and family. Cline Nixon visited Annie Lee McBurnett Sunday. Miss Gornelia McEwen of near Miller's Academy visited her brother Ira McEwen this week. Van Kierbow and family and Me Parker of Bowden Junction stayed Saturday night with John Kierbow. Some news mixed with Star Point last week. Mr Jim Noland was sick but better now.

Olin Akin Henry Jacobs John Kierbow Griffin Ira McEwen Miller’s Academy Harry McBurnett Miller's Academy KR. L. Jacobs Gornelia McEwen Near Miller's Academy van Kierbow Parker Bowden Junction Star Point Jim Noland Horace Grizzard Cullman Ala J. W. Horton W. C. Robinson Roger Meeks Irving Lott Will Driver Delphia Wester J. M. Hendrix Otis Hammond Jin Wallace M. F Peex Lonzo Smith Parks Jordan Harvie Brock J. B. F. Dial L. B. Green

Antioch School Shows Progress Under Miss Ashmore Leadership

The Antioch school is progressing well under Miss Berta Ashmore with Miss Fannie Lou Wyatt hosting friends on a Saturday. Mr Charley Adams and family and Mr and Mrs W J Yates visited near Bowdon Sunday evening. A protracted meeting starts next Saturday, and J H E Reeves will teach Avantitin school there next Monday.

Berta Ashmore Fannie Lou Wyatt Charley Adams W. J. Yates Bowdon J. H. E. Reeves Avantitin Berasahi

Purify Blood to Fight Acid Build Up

An advertisement claims excess system acids poison the blood and trigger diseases from skin issues to nervous disorders. It promotes Swift’s Specific tonic, a vegetable blood purifier, urging readers to eliminate acids and cleanse the blood, with medical advice available from the Medical Department in Atlanta.

Ss. S. x Medical Department Swift Specific Co Atlanta, Ga

Local News and Visitors Hit Hard by July Cyclone

Veal Mr and Mrs Jin Barnes of St Augustine Fly and Mr Enos Barnes of Birmingham Al visit sister Mrs J D Sims and relatives. Dr Benson dentist of Dot located at Dr J J Nutts. Nutts adds new veranda. W B McLendon rebuilt buggy shelter after July cyclone. Horjtrom Neuville Ala and Y F Duke family from Villa Rica visit. B A Simpkins buys Overland car. Prof J M Cater to begin writing school August 7. ce Bure returns to Ha parents.

Jin Barnes St. Augustine Fly Enos Barnes Birmingham J. D. ‘Sims Benson Dot J. J. Nutt Nutt W. B. McLendon Hor Jtrom Neuville Ala Y. FL Duke Villa Riea B. A. Simpkins J. M. Cater Ce Bure

Sermon Draws Crowds at Camp Ground Meeting

The Buffalo News notes a long protracted meeting at the Camp Ground with a standout sermon by Hey W C McMullan. Attendance included Vera Chance from Carrollton and visitors Eogle of Atlanta and Gle near Stripling, plus relatives in the Bonner family and Bonner kin visiting Carrie Bonner. Reunions and Sunday visits mark the latest community happenings around Bowdon and nearby towns.

Camp Ground Hey W. C. McMullan Vera Chance Carrollton Zie Eogle Atlanta Gle Stripling Evie Bon Pearl Bonner Tallapoosa Carrie Bonner J. L. Bonner Lizzie Crawford Bowdon EddieKinley Carraltton Leon McKinley Hamp Bonner Miss Jessie Gordon Bonner

Waco Notes On Local Visits And Services

Waco reports show Mr. W W Heaton attended the Sunday School convention at Buch. Lnergene Alexander visiting relatives near Bawdon. Mrs W F Robinson in Athinta with friends. G L Jacobs and Mr and Mrs Jacobs spent Sunday in Bawdon. Nellie Johnson hosted Mima Heaton last week. Mrs J D Smith and Marguerite visiting Atlanta. Mrs J W Ward returning from Bowden. Irma Sherrell of Bowden guest of the Jacobs. Mr and Mrs Loran Parker visiting Sam Parker's home. F E Alexander and children went to Burwell. Rev J M Braswell conducts protracted service at the Methodist church this week.

W. W. Heaton Buch Suniday Alexander Bawdon W. F. Robinson Athinta G.L. Jacobs Nellie Johnson Mima Heaton J.D. Smith Marguerite Atlanta J. M. Braswell Methodist Church

Local Guests Visit Bowdon and Area Churches

Rev C M Lipham and family from Calhoun Ga visited relatives in Bowdon last week as J L Bonner of Buffalo and family spent time with daughter Mrs J C Crawford. Frank Williams and children visit relatives in South Georgia. John Nunnelly and wife of Bremen visited W D Nunnellys. Grace Moore Mildred Crawford Miss Aletha Loygvorn Pat Butler and others hosted Sunday events. W A Maxwell of Senoia conducted revival services at Bowdon M E church this week.

C. M. Lipham Calhoun J. L. Bonner Buffalo J. C. Crawford Frank Williams South Georgia John Nunnelly Bremen W. D. Nunnelly Grace Moore Mildred Crawford J. P. Fullilove Isaac Nunnelly Aletha Loygvorn Pat Butler Boyd Butler Tallapoosa Earl. Rainwater W. A. Maxwell Senoia M. E. Church Bowdon

Quiet Bowdon Wedding Seals Hammond Smith Union

On Thursday the 27th Dr. G W Hammond and Miss Ruth Smith of Bowdon were married quietly at the bride’s father’s home. Relatives and a few friends attended. The couple receives best wishes for happiness.

G. W. Hammond Ruth Smith Bowdon Miss Smith Wilton Beavers Nally Thelma Beryl Burns Carrollton Annie Lynette Hollingsworth J. M. Burns J. W.hollingsworth Angeline Spence Janett Ruth Burns James Brown Newnan Jessie Bonner T. B. Faver Clem

Slippers Highlight Top Names in Local Track Event

Slippers of the best make Nettleton Howard Duttenhofer and Merriam Weems 0 Baskin.

Nettleton, Howard, Duttenhofer Merriam

Protracted Meeting Ends Amid Hope Of Revival

Route No 2 The New Hope M P Co reports a protracted meeting ending for now with uncertain accretions and good works. The writer notes revival hopes and recalls Carrollton visits with friends Old Uncle Reb and J D Sewell praised for potential legislative service. Mentions fixed Ballard bridge and weather patterns.

New Hope M. P. Co Igood Whitehead Anderson Garvit Tom Ballard Wes Carrollton Reb Jin Sewell Carroll J.D. Sewell Noe

Protracted Tecan Degins at An Hoch church Saturday

SACKVILLE notes a series of Sunday visits and social gatherings across the community. Names include Mr. and Mrs. T. fe Roberts and Emory, Jon Wyatt, Mary Henderson, Bonnie Freeman, George Blackwelder at Roopville, Miss Hae Tyson of Bowdon, Clelon Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ivey and Maud Crook, Bowdon visitors, Rev. Caleb Sprued, J. B. Smith, Charlie Bonner, J. S. Smith, Tommie Muse, Abilene, Harvey Wratt of Central hatches, hipan og, Antioch, and other neighbors.

Tecan Degins An Hoch Messrs J. B. Smith Charlie Bonner Claud Jordan L. G. Freeman Hipan Og Bowdon CG. A. Pruitt Nannie Wright W. W Pruitt and Family tAntioch

Shady Grove Community News Roundup

Shady Grove residents report visiting relatives in Cullman Alabama and nearby communities. Local events include a Sunday singing at Will Driver's and prayer meeting each Sunday evening. The school under Miss Delphia Wester progresses well and several families visited neighbors over the weekend.

Hugh Dorsey and Brother Howell Ties Noted

A brief note in the Atlanta Constitution highlights Hugh Dorsey’s relation as a business partner with "Brother Howell" in an informal reference. The passage emphasizes personal connections over political numbers, signaling intrigue around alliances in Georgia politics.

Hugh Dorsey Atlanta Constitution Brother Howell

Farms for Sale and Milch Cow with Calf in Alabama

Classified notice from McGraw and Garner Phil Campbell Alabama offering farms and village homes for sale with cash or terms and a milch cow with a young calf for sale. Call at Free Press Office for details.

Alabama McGraw & Garner Philcampbell Ala Free Press Office

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