Death of W. W. Key Carroll County official dies at 60
W. W. Key died at his Alabama street home Monday morning at 7 o clock and was buried at Bethesda church Tuesday with Masonic honors after services by Rev. W. E. Dozier. A longtime county farm superintendent and constable for Carrollton district since 1905 he was about sixty. He married Louisa Banka in 1877 and was a Baptist church member for forty years. His wife and an adopted daughter survive.
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W. W. Key
Alabama Street
Bethesda Church
W. E. Dozier
Key
Carroll County
Carrollton
Louisa
Banka
The
Baptist Church
Walker Family Reunion Held at Bowdon
A Bowdon reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Walker brought together 34 family members from Bowdon Carrollton Chattanooga Waco Roopville and Arkansans abroad. After a church return and blessing a ten dollar gold coin was given to each present child. The gathering ended with thanks and a family portrait by J S Reese strengthening family bonds.
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J.J. Walker
Bowdon
J. S. Reese
First Baptist Church adjusts evening service time
The First Baptist Church has moved all evening services from 8 to 7 30 in the evening. Church members are asked to note the new start time and adjust plans accordingly.
Fall Reminders Point to Cotton King and Change
The piece notes fall approaching with signs like hay, pumpkins, and fashion, but highlights cotton as the key economic king. It lauds Henry Grady and Georgia’s cotton as central to commerce, shaping money flow for the South and beyond.
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Jack Frost
Mr. Possum
Georgia
Henry Grady
South
Ladies Weekly Prayer Meeting Schedule Listed
The Ladies Weekly Prayer meetings will be held at three locations on August 27 at 4 p m. at Mrs Gee Merrells Sims Street led by Mrs John Cook at Mrs J R Daniels Longview Street led by Mrs Leaptrot and at Mrs Lizzie Curtis College Street led by Mrs Jesse Dodd. All invited to attend the nearest meeting.
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Gee
Merrell’s
Sims Street
John Cook
J. R. Daniel
Longview
Leaptrot
Lizzie Curtis
College, Street
Jesse Dodd
Land of Sunshine Trip From Col Jackson to St Petersburg
Col. R. D. Jackson leaves Saturday for St. Petersburg Florida to oversee landed interests. St Petersburg, a 7000 resident city opposite Tampa across Tampa Bay, boasts unusually sunny days and records eleven overcast days in eighteen months. A local daily reportedly gives away its entire edition when the sun hides.
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Col
R. D. Jackson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Tampa Bay
Tampa
Missionary Society to Meet in Sunday School Room
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. church south will hold its regular semi monthly meeting in the Sunday School room at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Singing Convention to Meet at Bremen Ga
The Carroll County Progressive Singing Convention will hold its semiannual session in Bremen Georgia on the second Sunday and the Saturday before in September. All singers and lovers of music are urged to attend as directed by G W Fleming chair of the executive committee.
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Carroll County
Progressive Singing Convention
Bremen
Carrollton Georgia Council Adjourns Aug 18 1913
Carrollton council met with A K Snead presiding as W H Shaw was absent. They awarded $5000 insurance to Carrollton Bank and First National Bank, approved water metre disposal by Water and Light Commission, and named offices in City Hall. J H Burson and J L Kaylor to buy a fire department horse. Tax digest for 1913 accepted. Leon Hood permitted to erect a building on College Street rear. Sealed bids invited for auditorium lease Sept 1 1913 to Sept 1 1914 with restrictions for civic use. P P Kingsberry resigns as City Clerk and Tax Collector. unanimous resolution honors his service. J A Murrah elected to fill the unexpired term. Adjourned August 19, 1913.
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Carrollton
A. K. Snead
W. H. Shaw
Carrollton Bank
First National Bank
Water and Light Commission
J. H. Burson
J. L. Kaylor
Fire Department
Mayor's Office
Leon Hood
College
Reese Street
P.P. Kingsbery
P. P. Kingsbery
Kingsbery
J. A. Murrah
Protem
P. P. Kingsberry
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil claims faster healing
An old remedy advertisement touts Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as effective for various sores and ailments. It promises relief of pain and sores in short order, with pricing at 25, 50, and 1.00 dollars.
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Peig
Heplantibe
Beulah Visit Provides Insightful Local Trip
Beulah hosted a Monday school outing with Mr Ed Jackson guiding Hon L P Mandeville and Prof L W Stallings observing. Mandeville’s west trip captivated students while locals like H S Hughes and W R Daniel showcased thriving farms and a strong Beulah community, with a lively melon cutting at recess.
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Trwes
Ed Jackson
Beulah
L. W. Stallings
L. P. Mandeville
Mr. Mandeville
Great West
Uge
Lee Mandeville
Carroll County
H. S. Hugha
W. R. Daniel
Free Press
George Harper
Corm Club
Jackson
Beulah Club
Harper
Sid Marlow
Dedication Services at Pleasant Grove Church
Invitation from Pleasant Grove Church for the fourth Sunday August 24 with Dr J J Bennett preaching the Dedication sermon. Services will be held morning and afternoon with dinner on the grounds. J T Hixon urges friends and contributors to attend.
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Church In Conference
J. J. Bennett
J.T. Hixon
Tea room planned by Central Baptist church ladies
The women of Central Baptist church will operate a tea room in the room vacated by Bledsoe Tea Cet Store with special attention to entertaining at tea parties. Proceeds will aid in furnishing the new Baptist Tabernacle.
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Central Baptist Church
Bledsoe
New Baptist Tabernacle
Have You a Mule for Sale
Dr J C Clark will be at Stewart and Fleming stables on Thursday and Friday August 28 and 29 to buy mules. Everyone with a good mule for sale should be on hand.
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J.C. Clark
Stewart & Fleming
Carroll County Farm Report Describes Strong Crops
A Carroll County farm report notes robust corn and pea yields, with estimates of thirty to forty bushels per acre for corn in 1913. It highlights fifteen acres of fine peas, potential for two hundred bushels, and thirty five acres of hay. Commissioner Broom guides the observer through fields and figures, marking a prosperous county farming season.
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Mr. Broom
Services at Christian Church by Rev D A Brindle
Rev D A Brindle, trusted by his congregations, will preach at the Christian Church this Sunday. The faithful urge every able member to attend and invite others to join in the service at the place and time announced.
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D. A. Brindle
Another Carroll Boy Has Made Good
Wade Mobley of Carroll County, living 20 miles south of Miami Florida, visited his father J M Mobley and relatives today after six years since locating. He invested 1600 then. now his holdings around 12000 with land value rising from 15 per acre to 75 and 100. Carroll county boys continue to succeed away from home.
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Wade Mobley
Miami, Fls
J. M. Mobley
Carroll County
Nixon Parker Wedding at Parents Home
Olivia Nixon wed Laron Parker at the Nixon home on August 7 at 7:30 guided by Rev J L Oxford of Carrollton. The ceremony united the bride from the Nixon household and Parker from Waco Georgia in a formal marriage.
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Dean Nixon
Olivia
Laron ‘Parker
Waco, Ga
J. L Oxford
Carrollton
Carrollton Board Allows Kindergarten Room Use at Maple Street School
Ming Kate Slade to operate a new kindergarten in the Maple Street school building as enrollment is limited. Parents urged to contact Miss Slade promptly to learn about the purpose and methods of the program.
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Carrollton Board of Education
Ming Kate Slade
Mapleetree
Parelle
Mine Slade
Five Acre Farm Produces Rich Harvest and Syrup
The Free Press readers recall Jack Gilles as county farm reports a five acre field yielding about 1,000 bushels of corn and 600 gallons of syrup. With hay, fodder, potatoes, and vegetables added, the total value nears $5,800. Mr Charlie R Broom oversaw labor from April 1 to July 5 with four hands and three workers praised as cracker jacks.
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Commissioner Broom
Free Press
Jack Gilles
Jack
Broot
Santa
Abe
Broom
Charlie R. Broom
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Mr. W. W. Key
Walker
First Baptist Church
Land of Sunshine
E Woman's Missionary Society
G. W. Fleming
Chm
Council Proceedings
Pleasant Grove
Christian Church
Carroll Boy
Nixon-Parker
Indergarte
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