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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

3

Look and Mind the Three Looks in Little Sermons

A devotional piece discusses three forms of looking: natural sight, mental vision, and spiritual vision. It contrasts appreciating nature with dull perception, then explores backward and forward looking in life, faith, and the call to see Jesus as Savior for salvation and future hope. It cites John 1:29-style imagery and hymnic reflections on looking to the crucified.

Igiin Ghul Jesus God John

Excursion Fares From Central of Georgia Announced

Excursion fares will be quoted by your nearest ticket agent for trains to Athens State College August 8 18 Americus State Reunion Illinois Central V August 24 25 Chattanooga Sovereign Grand Lodge I O C F September 18 23 Savannah Fraternal Order of Eagles National Convention August 14 19 and Savannah Colored Baptist National Convention September 6 11.

Americus State Reunion ILL. C. V Chattanooga Tenn Sovereign Grand Lodge Savannah Order of Eagles Colored Baptist National Convention

Local Visitors and Ongoing Meetings Across Town

Mrs Mozely and daughter from Alabama visit Mr Jack Spain while the Spains from Haralson call on neighbors. Oak Grove church hosts a revival led by Rev Dan Garter as residents discuss raising pork and food to lower prices.

Dave Black Jim Wack Hickory Level W. KK. Barton Hulett Boys Cullman Ala Clare Smith Texas Dan Garter

Protracted Baptist Meeting Closes with Seven Joined

The cross plains Baptist meeting ended Friday night adding seven new members seven upsized and one to be baptized at the next gathering. Attendees were impressed by pastor and helpers. Local residents N L Horsley and family attended. others visited relatives in Carrollton and Tallapoosa. The Annesley reunion occurred August 3 near Hines Ney Spring. One member remains sick this week.

Baptist Church N. L Horsley Newnan W. J. Weight Carrollton Tallapoosa Pearl

Revival services at Mt Zion closed with baptism

Whitesburg reports Mt Zion revival ending Thursday with one baptism led by Rev Carter assisted by Rev Reynolds of Newnan and Rev James Kelley of Montes ina. Kelley preached as he came for his sister Mrs Mary Capes who is improving. Several locals and visitors were noted with visits and trips around Atlanta and nearby towns.

Mr. Brown Zelma Winnie Cansler Fannie Taylor Luthersville T. F. Hodnett Mabel Hodnett T. FF. Hodnett Ghay Peace Atlanta Rahfia M. A. Brown Atanty

Cardus touted as remedy for womanly troubles in Mt Airy ad

An advertisement from Mt Airy North Carolina touts Cardus as a feminine tonic. A local woman claims relief after six bottles and urges others to try the product. The copy claims a long history and cites druggists and the Chattanooga Medicine Company offering literature for women.

Mt. Airy N. C Sarah M. Chappel Tve Cardus Lady Reader

Miss Navana Spruel Guest of Miss Flora Bell

Stony Point notes list social visits and family events including weddings, burials, and church services. Mentions Mr Dock Commons and Miss Don Windem marriage, Mr Harry Shoemake burial, various local residents visiting kin, and protracted services beginning next Saturday led by Rev Bonner.

Navana Spruel Flora Bell Dock Commons Don Windem TY. Burnett J. W. Burnett John Levans If. A. Duke Ella Maude Tallapoosa Isehoo Mesdames Beatties Sallie Ada Dorough Maggie Osborn Rek Alman Pullen Willie Taylor Lowell Liberty Trammell Merv J. J. Dorough Willie Tee Taylor Lowell Sunny Grace Bridges Sargent Lucie Gorter J. (. Musick Colbert Lamar Jackson Garrellitor HL. W. Dorough Oscar Robison Riverside

Obituary and Local Social Notes From Star Point

Mrs I J McWhorter improves after illness and families gather in Corralton and Roopville. Bertha McDaniel of Moultrie dies after brief illness. funeral led by Rev Grey at New Lebanon Mandy. Jamie Garrett closes school and returns to Mt Zion. Mrs James Yeager visits relatives in Roopville amid community sympathy notes.

I. J. McWhorter Mn Wheeler Folds Selda Folds Corralbton Willie Lane Clint Mosely Moultrie New Lebanon Mandy Grey Goshen Jamie Garrett Mt. Zion James Yeager Dacah Bhickwelder al Roopville

Local Visitors Exchange Pleasantries Across Town

Center Miss Florence Moore of Griffin visits grandfather H Y T Fuller. Mr and Mrs J G Long of Twelett visit Tall parents I M Harper. Will Neese family visit Charley Neese at Union Sunday. J A Lewis guests of J D Reeves Wednesday. Leo Reeves and Maslow Jorn guests of Willie Deake Monday night. Ethel and Sallie Key of Grass Plains visit cousins Alma and Eula Mune Gladney Saturday and Sunday.

Florence Moore Griffin H. YT. Fuller J. G. Long Twelett I. M. Harper Will Neese Athe Charley Neese Union Sunny J. A. Lewis J. D. Reeves Leo Reeves Maslow Jorn Willie Deake Ethel and Sallie Key Grass Plains Alma Eula Mune Gladney Sind

Hannah Crops Prosper. Local Visits Noted

The report notes strong crop health in Hannah and lists multiple social visits. Jim Bradley visits near Palmetto this week while Jasper Sticher and family visit Mr and Mrs T J Fountain's son in law. Various residents travel to Carrollton Whitesburg and LaGrange for family visits and business.

Jim Bradley Palmetto Jasper Sticher T. J. Fountain John Oliver Hu- Jett J. BR. Cosby Welborne Bradley L. J. Fountain LaGrange Robert Johnson Carrollton John Neal Lindsey Bradley Arthur Cosby Whitesburg Jim Fountain Tyre Tom Fountain Henry Fountain Sterling Green

House for Sale or Rent by E. J. Kaylor

Six room house offered for sale or rent close in. Property listed by E. J. Kaylor.

Community Notes From Winston and Surroundings

Sunday prayers attracted locals to Prays day outing while Carn Gamp and Maggie Fountain hosted visitors. Watkins visited Fountain households. David Daniels from Athinta stayed with his parents. Lilie Vine group reported a fine gathering. Cora Camp and Maggie Fountain visited Nora and Lillie Henslee and Ruby Henslee. Eddie Fountain visited J W Reed family near Carrollton.

Iss Carn Gamp Maggie Fountain Bes Watkins Johnie Fountain Doh David Daniels Athinta Friendship Lilie Vine Cora Camp Nora Lillie Henslee Ruby Henslee Eddie Fountain J. W. Reed Cars Rolliton

Death Angel Visits Mrs Fuller in Carrollton

Mrs H T Fuller died Tuesday morning August 18 after four years of illness. The service was held at Clem Methodist church with Rev Sorrel in charge. She leaves a husband two brothers four daughters and two sons among many relatives and friends. Carrollton Hardware Co. note requests wire stretchers be returned.

T. OT. Butler Clem Sorrel Serviers

Roop Announces Candidacy for Coweta Solicitor General

Carrollton Ga July 3 1916 announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Coweta circuit to succeed J H W Terrell with support sought from voters prior to the white Democratic primary set for September 12 1916 Roop urges faithful discharge of duties if elected.

Coweta J. H W. Terrell C. E. Roop Carrollton

Carroll County Candidates Seek Primary Support

A series of notices from Carroll County residents announce candidacy for the Georgia General Assembly. Henry Reeves, L. L. Embry, L. Z. Dorsett, John R. Spence, G. A. Hogan, and J. M. Bagwell seek Democratic primary votes on September 12 and vow faithful public service and support for local interests.

Carcall County Carroll County Georgia General Assembly Ll. Embry

Terrell Announces Candidacy for Coweta Superior Court Judge

R W Freeman declines re election and R Terrell announces his candidacy to succeed him in the Coweta Circuit with a primary set for September 12 1916.

Coweta Circuit R. W. Freeman Superior Courts R. Terrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. J. Goodwyn Goodwyn Homer L. Barker First National Bank PHO W. L. Fitts Ofice Carrolliton Buford F. Boykin Raymond Robinson Boykin & Robinson Attorneys At Law Georgia Loan and Trust Co Boykin & Boykin Carrollton, GA E. C. Swanson W. T. Creel Creel & Harper Emmett Smith Stewart Building Shirley C. Boykin Boykin & Boykin Building L. J. Brock Ted Harry H. Burns Harry T. Bledsoe Houns & A. M J. Harvey Beall Boykin E. T. Steed Law J. D. Hamrick, M. D Carroll and Haralson R. D. Jackson W. W. Boar Father Central OF Georgia Athens State College W. C. Putman Mose Strickland John Wise Cross Plains Chattanooga Medicine Go Ladiotaariory Devt Eivisions Stony Point Hannah E. J. Kaylor Sanco Gainsboro Telephone and Telegraph Company Winston H.T. Fuller Carrollton Hardware CO Solicitor General Henry Reeves Bowdon, Ga L, Z, Dorsett Representa ‘Tive John R. Spence G. A. Hogan General Assembly of J. M. Bagwell
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