Saturday Social Recap From Wayside News
A jumble of names and visits from the Wayside community. Vera Stewart Hackney attended a funeral with Rev Wil Hunt. Several residents from Hulett and Cross Plains visited family members in the area.
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
6
A jumble of names and visits from the Wayside community. Vera Stewart Hackney attended a funeral with Rev Wil Hunt. Several residents from Hulett and Cross Plains visited family members in the area.
The text notes numerous revivals in Wayside, Heard County, led by local figures including Mr. Leyvaugha Rutland and Walter Smith. It mentions steady attendance and that many concerts followed, highlighting the sect’s ongoing influence in the area.
Shady Grove notes show many farmers quilling foils HTynts while families attend church events and Sunday gatherings. Local mentions include Mrs Brown, Mr best Taylor, Iron Lowell, Miss Addie, and the Wright Driver family. visitors from Alabama and nearby towns. plus prayers and hopeful health updates amid a reflective, communal tone.
For sale an Overland car in first class condition with a few tires and nine tales. Will trade for a good bow. Visit Kaylor's at Thone 488 Pangidoitya to view this vehicle.
Miss Fiva Garnier of Bear, Alabama visits Mrs T M apricil. Visitors include Miss Maggie Tanner of Carrollton staying with Mrs G L McPherson. The text lists numerous visits by residents to Birmingham, Atlanta, Bremen and Richland, with relatives and hosts named among mutual friends.
Pleasant Hill notes describe visits by Sidney Howard and others from Villa Rica Griffin Villa Rio and Atlanta. A protracted revival led by Rev George Jones occurred and several local families hosted guests. An accident injured Miss Florence Robinson and Miss Eigie Lou Scott, while Bill Lee and others planned moves and homecomings.
A letter from Willard dated the 20th announces departure for Minnesota. Miss Novaenna is improving and Tit le Lelie Dilean is recovering. A series of meetings at the M F cure begins Saturday evening and continues through Sunday night. Mrs 2 1 Noles is ill with typhoid fever. Lovell Leona Holland and Agnes Higgina have returned from schools. Miller's reports 17 pupils in daily attendance.
A wartime poem by Beaumond Kennedy urging reverence for service and sacrifice. It highlights a border of white for purity and blue stars for courage while praying that men return home from war and that the blue stars do not change to gold. The piece honors those who die and pledges enduring patriotism.
JOAN T. HIXON announces her candidacy for representative and pledges faithful service and best efforts. She asks for support in the upcoming primary election on September 11, 1918.
A candidate for representative in Carroll County announces his run subject to the democratic primary held on September 11, 1918. He asks for voters’ support and influence from the people for the forthcoming election.
J M Bagwell announces candidacy for re election as representative of Garrell County subject to the September 11 primary. He thanks supporters and asks continued backing and influence.
In a voter solicitation, Spence declares candidacy for State Senator from the 37th district. He states no grand promises but pledges honest public service and full commitment to the people’s interests, urging voters to elect him. The message notes the September 11, 1918 primary and emphasizes devoted service to Carrall County.
A citizen announces candidacy for State Senator from the 37th District subject to the primary. The statement pledges to advocate wisely for the constituency and asks the qualified county voters for support in the primary.
Shirley Boykin announces candidacy for State Senate in the 7th District subject to the Democratic primary. She urges support and influence to assist her campaign.
A local notice explains a $50 Liberty Bond found by Hayant Smith aged unknown. The finder is told to claim it by providing the serial number at Jacob's Garage, indicating a straightforward recovery action and location.
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