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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
7
The season of good will brings gift-choosing dilemma. We propose a ready list of affordable items to suit all tastes including ash trays scarf pins lockets tie clasps match safes smokers sets watch fobs chains signet rings watches key rings Elks pins and gold tooth picks.
A long promotional piece describes the upcoming Smile Book in Carrollton, offering a 25 dollar reward to anyone who does not read it and detailing incentives, contributors, and anticipated readership. It suggests free copies via affidavits at Hamvick's, notes past sales, and highlights a wide local enthusiasm with mentions of subscribers, celebrities, and local officials.
Stripling's Chapel Rev Huckaby preached inspiring sermons Saturday and Sunday. Neighbors lament Messrs J W Keaton and J M Martin moving to Alabama. Myrtle Jeter of Waco visited Henry Marchman ill with fever. Asa Pyron and Fasie Cottle celebrated a wedding. Robert Powers of Carrollton visited Jessie Martin. J M Neal of Carrollton visited C E North family. Earn Lyle attended the Dial-Louvorn wedding near Lees Chapel. Charlie Stalling in Atlanta for Boy's Corn Club. Dr. Lewis treated Mrs Thomas King with diphtheria. Hopeful notes suggest better Sundays at New Hope with Lamen brethren. J N Akin's little son improving from fever.
Community bulletin reports spring planting underway as ground is prepared and cotton debt concerns persist. Jimmie Moore's diphtheria improves with Dr. Lewis's care. Ed Jones moves to Plowshare farm and plans a shop. Death of Chas Rhody shocks locals. social hints involve neighbors, doctors, and a camp meeting amid small-town updates.
Shitoh Miss Mattie Hammond spent the day with Miss Mattie Shumake. Mr Reuben Williamson has moved to his new home at Lowell. The singing at Mr Sid Williamson's Sunday night was enjoyed by all. Mr and Mrs Sid Williamson invited the Jatters parents Sunday.
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