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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1917

Page

6

Protracted Meeting Edges In Eleven Additions in Indian Creek

Mrs Ruth Morris of Fondon and children visited sister Mrs J A Warren and Mr John Stogn er last week. Robert M Watson and Minnie Johnson wed quietly Sunday. Joe Warren and Mrs Thomas of Kennys also married Sunday. Protracted meeting closed at Indian Creek with eleven additions to the church led by Rev R M Lothorn and visiting Rev Henry Taondora of Alabama. Several locals attended services and visits at Poplar Springs and Hopewell areas.

Ruth Morris Fondon J. A. Warren John Stogner Robert M. Watson Mixa Minnie Johnson Esquire J BE. J. Lie Joe Warren Thomas Kennys Phillips Poplar Springs Cleve Wolly R. M. Lothorn Henry Taondora Alabama Poplar Apings A. &, Duke Bindey Hopewell Ala Lucraty Phillips Wateren Liberty Hill G. J. Urquhert Turin

Carrollton Bethel Meeting Prominence Amid Camp Ground Play

Dear Free Press notes the Bethel meeting not a camp meeting with protracted services and strong revival efforts. Mentions new boarder for Mr. Kim Foster, a Charlotte, and local arrivals, plus revival at Beulahary and soldier Isaac N Ballard on furlough. Local gatherings include Mr Sant Walker from Texas visiting, and clergy from Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist church.

Tia Bethel Camp Ground Church Kim Foster Barnes Charlotte Sant Walker Texas Alley Barney Poplar Springs Mystidiy Py Pronk Parnes Berutifal Haly Sundingh Mn Tint George Caldwell Bedtline Wee M. Tormes T. T. Ward Swere Dook Holmes Nix Will Thomes Beulaheharey Tallapoosa Yictory Road Qur Isaac N. Ballard Carrollton

Smyrna Social Notes Spin A Web of Local Visits

Mrs Angie Brock of Tallapoosa visits Mrs M T Earnest. Mr Hamenalt Carter to enter A M college this week. Mrs Vassie Entrekin not a visitor of Miss Annie Croel. Millard Parker of Bowden Junction guests of Nora Lovyorn Sunday. Jolson sisters of Carrollton visiting Miss Ida Tdingler. Miss Kate Stamps of Atlanta spending week with Mrs Samples. Irvin Mote couple spent weekend in Tallapoosa. Susie Brown visiting Mrs Truitt. G V Nixon and family with Mrs C R Mote and Elliott visiting Mrs G D Creal Sunday. Magahy spent last week with Mrs EB Hardest. Mr and Mrs Lucius White of Bremen visiting Mya. J M Johnson and Mrs Richards guest of Mrs Vera Carter.

Angie Brock Tallapoosa M. T. Earnest Hamenalt Carter A, & M. College Vassie Entrekin Annie Croel Millard Parker Bowden Junction Nora Lovyorn Jolson Carrollton Ida Tdingler Kate Stamps Atlante

Liberty Protracted Meeting Closes in Town

Liberty church closes a protracted meeting led by Rev. J. T. Layton and Rev. L. J. Hinesley. The revival reported thirty additions by baptism and letter, plus twenty-eight by baptism, amid a church growth to about eighty members. Other notes include visitors Nellie Watkins and Mrs. S. C. Stovall, a new school start by Prof. B. P. Watkins, weddings of Curtis Daniel and Meda, and Jotule Hembree and Alina Kimball.

Liberty J. T. Layton L. J. Hinesley Liberty Church Nellie Watkins Bill Arp

Protracted Shiloh Meeting Adds One Member to Church

The Shiloh meeting began on the second Saturday and closed on the third Sunday with one new member, Temple Stone Ruv. Moody and family from Tennessee moved into the county and are welcomed. Numerous families shared visits and hospitality, with many local residents hosting relatives and guests over the past week.

Temple Stone Jennie Jonson Cullman Ada Bettie Johnson Elias Houseworth Tomiple Bette Stone Misney Awile Belair Jonson Prairie Wamon Paul Lq Wanyoy Apent Misavs Mune Stella Harper Ovk Willinmenan Gil Meadows Johnson Jel Lassetter T. T. Shoemake Chindly Midas Manne Misses Tempie Belle Stone

Protracted services at Pleas Muh View bear fruit for church

Rev. W. W. Roop leads forceful sermons as Pleas Muh View holds extended services. Monday prayer by the young people draws strong participation. Guests include Kierbows and Winnie Holmes enjoyed games. Maude Kierbow gives tomatoes to combat high living costs. Corn crop looks good. boll weevil warns farmers to shift to food crops.

Pleasmuh View W. W. Roop Morsie Grover Dean Grady Robinson Short Kierbow Mauda Kierbow Winnie Holmes Rock Jessia Lee Stallings Bowdon Junction Maude Kierbow J.T. Kierbow Brooks Maggie Holmes Minnie Alexander Union Cross Roins W. L. Jacob J. F. Akin Tallapoosa Weevil Mamie Carter Euntea Reddin Pleasant View Thompson Pal Inpoosa A. Nicholson B. L. Kierben

Sand Hill Crowd Attracts Pathfinders In Rainy Visit

A large crowd estimated at fifteen hundred to two thousand gathered at Sand Hill last Thursday to greet the pathfinders. Mr. W. B. Dickson carried about forty children on his path and several cats planned to travel to Bowden but turned back at Carrollton due to rain. Misses Fannie and Letha Broom of Newnan visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Janie Morgan and daughter Miss Aline of Atlanta spend a fortnight with Mrs. Morgan’s sister Mrs. I. H. Garst. Miss Gladys Johnston returns to Douglasville after visiting Clyde Johnston and Opal Smith. Singing school continues at Bethany under Ridge Reeves. Miss Dang Yates returns home Saturday. father accompanies her, she will visit her brother Lonnis Yates. Miss Gileson Miller visits her brother Lee Miller near Mt. Zion this week. Rev. Billie Morgan assists at Ephisas meetings this week. Miss Elaise Robinson of Atlanta ...

Sand Hill W. B. Dickson Bowden Carrollton Missex Fannie Letha Broom Newnan Janie Morgan Aline Atlanta Lonnis Yates Gileson Miller Lee Miller

Protracted Meeting Attends At Marcedonia Hev

Visitors include Mrs C F Richards Miss Reedy Cook and Myrtle Jenkins from Fairburn with Mrs Ada Smith. Mrs Griggs from Florida visits daughter Mrs I H Garst. Mack Doster of Celm leads singing during the meeting. Alien Kenton has a sick baby and hopes for a quick recovery.

C. F. Richards Marcedonia Hev Carter Fred Hinesley Reedy Cook Myrtle Jenkins Fairburn Ada Smith Griggs Florida I. H.C. Garst Mack Doster Celm Alien Kenton

Copeland's Crossing Farmers End Season With Fine Crops

Farmers near Copeland's Crossing report corn and cotton yields steady with corn especially fine and a note of worry about later cotton harvest. Bankhead highway travelers passed through Bowdon last Thursday, cheered by locals and waved at two year old Iiram Lye Smith who energetically saluted them. A Free Press letter advocates local home guards in every town to watch for enemies or spies as war claims more volunteers.

Bankhead Highway Horn Bowdon Iiram Lye Smith Paul Craven

Express worker returns to Atlanta after visit with relatives

The Express company man resumed his job in Atlanta Saturday following several days with relatives near Burwell. Miss Bettie Craven went home to Bughanan Friday after about two weeks visiting relatives in the area. Messrs. Ernest Smith and Bryant Bradley spent Monday in Carrollton.

the Express Company Atlanta Burwell Bettie Craven Bughanan Messrs Ernest Smith Bryant Bradley Mondya Carrollton

Cemetery cleanup set for Antioch and Banning areas

Next Wednesday August 29 is the day for cleaning off the Antioch and Banning cemetery. Those who are interfered will please meet on that day. Miss Gussie Hay Miss Relocca and Mr J H Diver were guests of Mesery T H Diver were guests of Ménars Oz Emmett and Miss Agnes Bor ors of Banning recently. Mr Shelton May of Bowdon returned home last Tuesday after a two days visit with his sister and friends at Center. Miss Lucy Gray of Newnan is visiting relatives around Center. Mr Albert Jones of Whitesburg was guest of Mnasrs Otis and Bins imett Borders Sunday. Te Misses Griffites and Thomas spent Sunday afternoon with Mins Agnes Borders.

Antioch and Banning Misa Lucy Gray Newnan Center Albert Jones Whitesburg Mnasrs Otis Binsimett

For Sale 202 Percent Ore Farm and Lands Near Tyus Ga

For sale 90 acres cultivated land with 3 houses and a good branch. Also 63 acres 84 miles from Lowell Ga and 115 acres on Rapp yille road. Timber sowing opportunity. Apply to Gjuleowt.

Tyus Lowell, Ga Alao Rappyille Road

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