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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
10
Heartburn and indigestion are blamed on acid stomach and linked ailments. The ad claims Eatonic strengthens digestion, relieves heartburn, belching, and stomach misery, and offers a money back guarantee for a 50 cent box after five days of use.
Local notes from Carrollton recount Miss Emma Bernice Stephens arriving home Sunday after a two week stay in Birmingham. The column lists visits by Mrs. Frank Rill of Macon, Mrs. Noel Hensley, Mrs. W. H. Shaw in Atlanta, Mrs. Taylor and daughters Opal and Ovine, along with Chesley Moore’s return from Whitesburg and improved condition. Also mentions a messenger job at Western Union and church activities led by Rev. Sam Parrish and Rev. N. W. Roop.
Mrs Jack Ayvock hosted her sewing club Tuesday afternoon with only members present. After sewing, a salad course was served. On Monday evening Mr and Mrs A K Snead hosted friends for dominoes and a five course meal. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Anos Stephens, Mr and Mrs H ie Boykin, Mrs Snead, Miss Vivian Snead, Miss Mary Lou New, Miss Clare Snead, Mr John Snead, and Mr Comer.
Friday morning Miss Agnes Adams entertained at a four rock party in honor of Miss Nella Elp of Barnesville guest of Miss Tydfa Tanner. After games a salad course was served. The guests included sixteen of the younger girls.
Mrs H Wy Vournoy hosted a small moving picture party in honor of her niece Ming Louise Smith of Home on Wednesday afternoon. After the Strand showing, refreshments were served at the Carrollton Drug Store.
Mrs Silton Tyna hosted a bridge lab gathering on Wednesday afternoon. The living and dining rooms featured rustic plant arrangements. After the games, an elaborate luncheon with estea wan was served as Mrs Tyna became agitated entertaining guests including Mrs J L Young.
Power hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering with many friends attending a moving picture show in honor of Mrs. Garnett of Griffin. After the films there were drinks and light refreshments.
The event lists attendees including Misses Vivitin, Brodnax, Clare Holderness, Olive Bradley, Margarite Adams, Cecil Cramer, Reba Garrett, Louise Steed, Mildred Camp, Willie Lee Herrin, Lau Tig Merrell, Verrine Bass and several married women.
Miss Lydia Tanner hosted a Thursday afternoon tea at her Nome in honor of her guest Miss Nelle Ely of Barnesville. Assisted by her mother Mrs M M Tanner and Miss Susie Tanner, the young crowd called between five and seven.
Mr Tom Hendon and children hosted a surprise dinner Tuesday for Mrs Hendon to mark her fiftieth birthday. Guests included Mya Horace Swaithl Mia Homer Alexander and relatives. A cake centered the table and all enjoyed the celebration with hopes for many happy returns.
Mrs L M Turner entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs Jim Loftin whose recent marriage was celebrated. Thirty five guests attended a Strand film viewing followed by refreshments at Carrollton Drug Store. G P Nixon and W D Nixon traveled 250 miles by auto into Tennessee to visit the Kempson family. Crops along the route showed heavy rain. Tennessee cotton was down while corn and pea sowing increased.
On Sunday afternoon the 24th of May at the residence on Dixie street Carrollton Mr Sam Smith and Mish Mac Ivey of Burwell were united in marriage in the presence of relatives and special friends who with a large circle of friends wish them a prosperous life. W W Roop.
Bethel Bhiloh Camp Meeting concluded with a lively report of good attendance. Visitors included Miss Duck Clements of Henry County and families from Cullman Alabama and Rowdon. Local members and Canning Club girls, including Dura Crombley and Jewell Crombley, were noted. Families returned home while others, such as Mr. Jo Walker, were reported improving in health.
A caller seeks a reliable, peaceful negro farmer to rent a Shorne crop near Carrollton with 4 to 7 rooms and barn shelter. Respond to C. A. Meeks at Prov Dress Gnice with details if you can provide this type of tenant.
The fragment questions Carrollton’s growth as merchants move goods to Alabama and a local grocer sells out, implying fear of growth under current conditions. It asks who will boost Carrollton with investment and housing, noting ongoing search for residences and a need for a decisive boom in Carrollton.
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