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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
7
A reader letter argues over war ethics and church roles during wartime. It contrasts opponents and proponents within faith communities, urging a balanced preaching that guides civic duty, temperance, and moral courage. A preacher is praised as a voice harmonizing faith with public responsibility, especially when defending humanity and justice.
The Jackson reunion at Pallapoosa church near Carrollton on August 1 1918 gathered Carrollton attendees Dr Goodwyn and family J M Johnson Ira Zachry and others and guests from Newnan Sargent Cedartown and nearby areas. Rev R W Hamrick led a ground message The family noted 98 descendants with four births since 1917 and one death Mia John Jackson of Sargent. An August 1 191. planning committee GT Jackson John Jackson JL Jackson and J N Jackson were named.
W M Duke born November 23 1868. Married Katie Long in 1894. Seven children survive except two. Described as man of firm convictions and high integrity. Active in church and public welfare. Committee recommends recording the tribute in the church book and sending copies to family and county papers.
A wartime editorial defends American resolve and Christian duty to fight, denouncing German aggression and urging men to answer the country’s call. It characterizes peace as fragile and frames enlistment as necessary for justice and protection of women and families against Prussian brutality.
A reflective aphorism notes that excess in eating destroys body, delay ruins finances, and drinking erodes morality, concluding with a caution about personal vice. The wording hints at a moralizing stance from a past era, condensed into a terse maxim.
A wartime appeal links American youth preparation to supporting French fatherless children. It notes many French families lost fathers, urges contributions to the Motherless Children of France at 665 Fifth Ave New York, Marshal Joffre leading the effort, and emphasizes France must be strengthened for liberty and democracy.
We thank neighbors friends physicians and all good people of our town for empathy and substantial help during our affliction and bereavement Mra W Fp Denlap and Family.
A church memorial notes James C Holland born October 14 1898 who died in action May 2 1918 in France. He joined Mars Hill Baptist Church in 1916 and lived quietly, loved home and children, regarded as a true American hero. The church resolves to publish the memorial in papers and record it in the church book.
In Memoriam honors Sister Sarah F Lowell Burdette a devout Methodist who died June 3 1918 at age 78 near Lone Oak. Born June 23 1840 she married John G Burdette and raised ten children. Family gathered around her bed as Rev B Cousins led services and she rested with faith in the final resurrection.
On July morning in 1218, Mrs Claude Elizabeth Webb passed peacefully after a brief illness at Wesley Memorial hospital. The 28 year old wife of Davis Webb, mother of two, joined the Bethany Christian church in youth and is mourned by family and friends as a gentle, peaceful soul.
Warns that pimples on the face and body signal sluggish, impure blood that may cause skin disorders. Claims S. S. S. purifies blood, cleanses accumulations, and improves skin. urges buying at drugstores and offers free medical advice from Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
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