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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
1
Miss Bell West was absent from the Epworth League meeting last week and Miss Edna Cook filled in. The session was well attended with many young men present, and Miss Emma Carter was appointed as the next leader. A Sunday night date should be set for the Epworth League.
Wednesday afternoon Miss Beulah Harman and Mr. A D Hagan were married in the city. Miss Harman belongs to a respected family and Mr Hagan, former sheriff of the county, is praised as a progressive citizen. They departed Wednesday afternoon for Bowdon.
Halcyon Club hosted a Monday night dance for Mrs. J. O. Newell's guests with about fifteen couples attending. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Newell and Mrs. C. K. Henderson Jr., along with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mandeville.
A Jones descendants reunion is announced to be held at the lectric Gin on Newnan street next Tuesday August 15. The gathering invites all known and unknown relatives to attend and reconnect in a casual community setting.
Fitts' Drug Store advertises Mazda lamps with a new wire drawn type noted for durability, signaling a long lasting lighting option available at the local drugstore.
The Onward Band of Central Baptist Church met August 14 1911 at Mrs J H Harris College St for a semi monthly business session. Mrs Smith ill the teacher led study of Matthew chapter three. Talks by Mr and Mrs Harris praised, minutes read and adopted, no business. Melon served, guests Nora Fleming Bertie Fleming Sheats of Atlanta attended.
Miss Margaret Smith died leaving a note of sorrow from classmates. The record lists Susie Tanner Jennie Stone Bessie McKown Eunice Lyle Birdie Cline Cecil Cramer Elizabeth Edmondson Margurite Adams as signatories, honoring her truthfulness and ready service in Sunday lessons and juveniles.
Beginning Sunday August 27 and ending Friday September 1 the First Baptist Church of Carrollton hosts a Training School for Sunday School workers. The normal course prepared by the Sunday School Board will be taught by Geo W Andrews and Dr B D Le. Graduating exercises occur Friday night. Officers and teachers of every Sunday School in the Carrollton Association are urged to attend. All denominations in Carrollton are invited to participate.
A $10 reward is offered for the recovery of a small diamond stick pin lost on Saturday August 1. The pin features a hand clasping the diamond between the thumb and forefinger. Finder should return it to Peter R. Cef at the Vaudette Theater.
In a Thursday session the house committee on appropriation discussed a bill to raise George Tumlin, keeper of public buildings and grounds, from 1500 to 1800 dollars annually. Joe Hill Hall of Bibb lauded Tumlin's service and urged the salary increase, noting his diligent upkeep of the capitol. Tumlin would receive the increase if the committee's recommendation is approved.
Miss Eugenia Mandeville hosted a Tuesday afternoon watermelon cutting at the Park with about sixty guests. The event honored Misses Phelps Powell and Towers and Messrs Vance and Powell. Miss Levyce Shank returned from Hogansville and Miss Marie Bradley is at Borden Springs.
The pastor has returned from vacation and regular morning and evening services will be held next Sunday at 11 and 8. The conference follows the morning service. An attractive musical program is planned for the evening with organ numbers, a cornet solo by W. S. Campbell, and a vocal by Mr. Harry T. Bledsoe. Members and visitors are welcomed.
23 acres for sale one and a half miles west of Carrollton on Mt Zion road features a new 3 room house good outbuildings with 15 acres in cultivation and the rest woods. Terms to suit purchaser. A good chance to buy a nice home at a bargain. Call or write Henry C Williamson Route 7 Carrollton Ga.
Wanted traveling salesman to sell our line of cider and phosphates. Salary plus commission. Weekly drawing account. Crown Cider Co. St. Louis Mo.
The Soda Fount, formerly Harris & Fosters, was sold last week at a Receiver's Sale and bought by Mesera RS. Brown of Atlanta and Hicks Chandler of Newnan. They will open the business about the 20th with a full inventory. Brown and Chandler are well known locally and experienced in this line.
Georgia Carroll County holds a special election on August 16 1911 to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner G P Braswell who resigned effective August 15 1911. Election governed by ordinary special election rules with W J Millican Ordinary issuing the order.
Several local residents including J A Murrah and J A F Broom announce candidacies to fill the unexpired term of G P Braswell as Commissioner of Roads and Revenues. They pledge efficiency, countywide road improvements, and district overseer elections subject to a special election ordered by the Ordinary. D H Hamrick withdraws from the race.
Two hundred acres near Carrollton city limits three miles northwest well timbered with good water and pasture. Sell all or in small tracts. Terms: 1 4 cash balance two or three years. Nearby church and school noted.
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