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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

8

Social Interest Luncheon Honors Local and Visiting Ladies

A luncheon hosted by Miss Marguerite Adams at her College street home drew guests from Covington LaGrange Hawkinsville Columbus and Florida. The hall and living room were decorated in red and yellow with tulle details and a center mirror plateaus. A course luncheon was served and attendees included Miss Lane Adams Palhill Hattie Bruner Lucile Talmage Diamond Bess McGown Rachel Brock Claire Holderness Susie Tanner Vivian Brodnax Cecil Cramer Caroline Stewart Mildred Art Emma Lee Kytle and Elizabeth McClellan.

Marguerite Adams College Street Clara Bell Adams Covington Sarah Lane LaGrange Katherine Polhill Hawkinsville Josephine Diamond Columbus Miss Lane

Visitors Entertained By Local Hosts This Week

Mr M. M. Tanner complimented Miss Susie and Mr Charles Tanner's house guests Miss Josephine Diamond Miss Sarah Lane Miss Katherine Polhill and Mr William Quarterman with a motor trip to Atlinta and a matinee at Forsyth theatre Thursday. On Friday Miss Vivian Brodham hosted a dance on Rome street. Decorations were artistic and costumes exquisite. On Saturday Mr Charles Tanner hosted a swimming party for the visiting guests.

M. Tanner Susie Charles Tanner Josephine Diamond Sarah Lane Katherine Polhill William Quarterman Atlinta Forsyth Theatre Vivian Brodham Rome Street Mule

Morning Party at Mrs Bass House

Mrs E M Bass hosted a sewing party Thursday morning with twelve guests on the porch adorned with yellow flowers and hanging baskets. A delicious hot lunch followed the gathering.

E. M. Bass

Birthday Party for Mrs Mary Tanner at Bonita

Mrs Mary Tanner celebrated her twelfth birthday Friday with a picture party for eighteen young guests. The party featured pictures at the Bonita and a refreshment stop at the Red Cross tea room.

Mary Tanner the Bonita Red Cross

MISS HOLDERNESS HOSTS THEATRE PARTY FOR MISS ADAMS

Miss Clair Holderness entertained guests at a picture party on Thursday in compliment to Miss Clara Bell Adams of Covington, guest of Miss Marguerite Adams. About thirty attendees enjoyed a jovial time at the City Drug Stores after viewing the films.

Clair Holderness Clara Bell Adams Covington Marguerite Adams

Bridge Club Hosts Tea At College Street

Mrs. Charles A Wright presided for the bridge club Saturday afternoon at College street with Mrs J H McGlalland hosting. Mrs John Lowrey won high score and Mrs Bell Stokeley took consolation. Three tables played. prizes included silk hose and a laundry list. guests included Mrs Stokeley and Mrs J Lee Young. A salad course followed.

Charles A. Wright Bridge Club J. H. McGlalland College Street John Lowrey Bell Stokeley Stokeley J. Lee Young

Dance at Halcyon Club Honoring Visiting Ladies

The Halcyon club hosted a Monday evening dance in compliment to visiting young ladies. Fourteen couples enjoyed the event with lively dancing and socializing.

Halcyon Club

Lovely Afternoon Reception Honors Out-of-Town Guests

A mid summer reception hosted Wednesday afternoon by Miss Sue ste Tanner and Mr. Charles Tanner celebrated their house guest Miss Josephine Diamond from Columbus and others from Hawkinsville Windsor Covington and Mawkinsville. The festivity featured bright yellow decor and a punch service with Mrs Callie Bass and Miss Marguerite Adams assisting.

Sue Ste Tanner Charles Tanner Josephine Diamond Columbus Matherine Folhitl Mawkinsville William Cuartermain Winder Clara Bell Adams Covington Marguerite Adaams Dixie Street Brighy Y ‘Painer Bass Callie Bass Vivian Brodnax Marguerite Adams

Loyd Aycock Nuptials Surprise Maple Street Area

Miss Viva Loyd and Mr Max Aycock married at the bride’s parents home in Govington. Loyd, a Maple Street teacher, and Aycock, formerly of this town and now superintendent of a Dawson cotton mill, will reside there. The Free Press offers congratulations.

Viva Loyd Max Aycock Ie Bride Govington Miss Loyd Maple Street Mr. Aycock Dawson

Jacksons Visit Carrollton and Local Marriages Noted

Mr J N Jackson and daughter Miss Myrtie motor to Carrollton Monday. Master Render Jackson improving. Dr H T Barker attended barbecue. Mr and Mrs S A McClung and Mr Earl Nixon attended camp meeting at Union. Mr and Mrs A L Hughs of Beulah were at the herdside Saturday night. Mrs P Nixon spent Saturday night with the Jackson family. Miss Mamie Johnson and Mr Homer Wallis were married last Tuesday. Miss Mattie Widener and Mr Bob Bohannon were married Sunday.

J. N. Jackson Myrtie Carrollton Render Jackson H. TL. Barker S. A. McClung Earl Nixon Union A. L. Hughs Beulah Little Ender Jackson P. Nixon Misa Mamie Johnson Homer Wallis Mattie. Widener Bob Bohannon

Farm Seeks Tenants at Shady Grove Carrollton Ga

A 4 or 5 horse crop for standing rent money or cotton. farm at Shady Grove. Apply to Mrs I W Hort0 in Carrollton Georgia.

Shady Grove I W. Horto Carrollton, Ga

Hugh Dorsey to Speak at Carrollton Courthouse

Hugh Dorsey candidate for governor will address the people at the Carrollton courthouse on Wednesday September 6 at 10 o clock A M Frank Harwell Manager.

fYon Hugh Dorsey Carrollton Frank Harwell

Lost item notice between Newnan and Carrollton

Lost on August 1 between Newnan and Carrollton a demountable rim and tire badly worn United States smooth tread size 2 x 3 1 2. Notify any of the garages or Dr. H. L. Barker Carrollton Georgia.

Newnan Carrollton United States H. L. Barker

Mass meeting called for Carrollton citizens next Monday

A mass meeting of Carrollton citizens is called at the courthouse on September 4 at 3 p m to elect a new executive committee for the year and to conduct other business as needed. Executive Committee members J T Norman J T Boatright and L M Harman urge attendance.

Carrollton Court House J. T. Norman J. T. Boatright L. M. Harman

Lost blue serge coat found on Newman road

Paper in pocket addressed to myself Temple Ga route 3 box 98. Finder to leave at Free Press office and receive reward lpd W J Rutledge.

Newman Road Temple Free Press Office W. J. Rutledge

Land For Sale Fifty-Two Acres Near Temple

Sixty two acres of land with two three-room houses and 40 acres in cultivation four miles south of Temple. One quarter mile to land school and Concord church at Hickory Level. Cheap for cash or terms arranged by George G Murrah. [8-17-4tpd]

Temple Land School Concord Church Hickory Level George G Murrah Roopville Carrollton Dixie

Jenkins Seeks Court of Appeals Seat in Georgia

Frank Jenkins known as W. F. Jenkins plans to run for one of the three newly created judgeships on Georgia’s Court of Appeals. A Mercer University graduate trained under his long-time judge father, he has practiced law for years and served as Putnam County legislator. He is vice chairman of the state Democratic executive committee and widely respected across the state.

Isa Bradley Tio Ife Frank Jenkins Court of Appeals General Assembly Mercer University of Virginia Ocmulgee Democratic Executive Committee Putman County Georgia

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