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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
The piece lists 1916 church officers and deacons for First Baptist, naming roles such as clerk treasurer collector organist and Sunday School officers for 1917. It notes a sermon by Brother Yamby on Individual Burden Bearing and includes upcoming prayer meeting details and religious reflections on hell and sin.
Rev and Mrs W Q McMullan thank friends in Carrollton and Carroll County for Christlike support. They praise the wood fellowship shown on all occasions and express esteem for the county paper and community as they prepare for future labor.
The Kel sey family nearly died last week from a diarhea like illness believed caused by poison in a flour sack used for bread. A sample of the flour was sent for analysis to identify the toxin. The family, after several days of illness, is thought to be out of danger.
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia reports years of sick headache and stomach trouble improved after using Thedford’s Black-Draught. She says it suits both young and old and keeps her family healthy with no long illness. The product, a vegetable laxative aiding digestion, has 70 years of use and claims over a million beneficiaries. Price 25 cents. order today.
Christmas, a day to bury self and think of others, is praised for gift giving. The piece urges bountiful giving, noting abundant gifts that express affection and value, and offers help in choosing useful, serviceable presents.
Advertises silk hose as a practical Christmas gift. Promotes gift boxes and hand packing upon request.
A catalog note praises the current glove lineup as the best values offered and recommends all makes in stock, signaling strong confidence in quality and selection.
Planning for comfort, the article discusses selecting gowns as gift options for friends. It highlights cozy designs and affordable options, encouraging thoughtful choices for present giving.
A display touts handkerchiefs in a range of dainty patterns at reasonable prices. The item is pitched as a universally accepted gift suitable for various recipients.
The Corroliton Board of School met with President Mandeville presiding. Minutes approved. Superintendent reported no epidemic and light contagious cases. Fumigation at College Maple and West View schools. Families told no student may reenter until one week after discharge. Fountains at Maple Street to be repaired. Richberg Heating system found unsatisfactory and the company in liquidation. mayor and council to meet January 1917 to discuss action. Board members visited schools. two flues at colored school to be rebuilt. Seats shipment verified. 25 additional seats authorized for primary. Physical exam forms requested by next meeting. Bond of depository to be executed by January 1, 1917. Miss Dozier to leave music post. Emma Lee Kyte to assume. Purchases to be made on written orders. Lena Darden to continue as assistant in West View January 1917. Treasurer’s report read. Christmas holidays Dec 15, 1916 to Jan 1, 1917. Visiting committees listed. The remainder will be published next week.
Heard county officials met Coweta board to discuss a first class highway between Newnan and Franklin. If plans hold, the cities will be connected by a premier public road within about a year, promising improved regional access and growth.
John W. Baskin and Co promote cut glass and silverware for Christmas presents at Harris Hardware Co. Boys' rain coats with caps priced at 2.75 dollars. Mr Endin Baskin of Chattanooga, Tennessee, spent the weekend here.
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