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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
1
On Wednesday night December 20 the First Baptist Church presents a Christmas program led by Mrs. Gilbert Dobbs The event features Christmas carols and recitations by boys and girls A quirky note mentions Santa Claus promises and a wish to bring joy to the season with the event continuing into the evening
Ben Wilken, age unknown, died at his mother's home on College Street on December 6 after a long illness. He enlisted at the outbreak of war and served with the department for several months, funeral held at city cemetery conducted by Rev W W Roop. He is survived by his mother Mrs J T Wilson and five sisters Mrs D S Alexander of this city Mrs A T McPhillips of Birmingham Alabama.
Robert Marion Tatum age 31 killed himself with a pistol at his father Rev R T Tatums home on Coleman effect early Wednesday. Despondency over ill health given as motive. He had been living away from home for years. Funeral at Methodist church Thursday with burial in Roop cemetery. Survived by parents five brothers and two sisters.
Carrollton mourns the passing of A P Myera former manager of the Myers Ten Cent Store who later moved to East Point and opened a second shop. He died Thursday morning at College Park after a long good life and many Carrollton friends extend sympathy to the family.
The Bermuda Grove Poultry Farm installs electric lighting enabling hens to begin laying earlier. Kinney plans to shift dawn to 4 AM gradually, hoping longer winter production matches spring. Some locals doubt longer hours will improve output, but the hens may adapt beyond novelty.
The Georgia Baptist Convention adopted a unanimous, scathing denunciation of lynching during a December session. Rev L A Henderson of Columbus presented the speech calling lynching barbarous and a cancer on society, urging Christians to resist mob violence and uphold lawful authority.
The Postmaster urges buyers to wrap packages securely and mail early to avoid loss and delay. Insure items and ensure prompt delivery to benefit both sender and recipient, urging patrons and employees to support efficient service. Notices may indicate when parcels should be opened by the addressee.
Obituary notes Singleton C Kytle born July 6 1864 in Habergham and long active in Carroll County. Survived by one son and three daughters, a brother and sister, respected for firm character and community service with funeral and church services held at First Methodist.
The flat quarterly conference of the Victory circuit M P church will meet at Smith's Chapel on the third Sunday in December. All church officers are urged to attend for important matters to be transacted. Circuit churches include Wistory Smith's Chapel New Tope and Bowdon Junction. Rev L B House P C.
We thank neighbors friends and physician for kindness during the loss and burial of our son and brother Benjamin Wilwon. We also thank for the flowers. May God bless each of you for what you have done. J. T. Wilson T. D. Alexander A. P. McPherson families.
Emma Hall aged T, daughter of Mr and Mrs F G Hall, died on the Vth at home on Clem Route 1 from pneumonia. The following day the body was taken to Daltoin for funeral and interment. Mr Hall recently moved to this county from Lulton.
Timber available in oak pine or poplar suitable for grave stove or fireplace. Interested buyers may reply with price and quantity. Location Barrolitga California. Contact details partially legible in ad.
La Grange College announces a one hundred dollar scholarship awarded to the top graduating girl of the C H S class next spring. The offer aims to encourage diligent work and honor academic merit among high school girls, as stated by college president W F Thompson.
J M J L Webb, popular Roop Hardware manager, has purchased J H Burson stock and succeeds Burson as director of Citizens Bank. Webb is a leading business figure in Carrollton and well regarded in the community.
Pigs and shoats advertised for sale aged six weeks to three and a half months. Seller Matt Griffin lists SonovStua as the contact.
The Golden Rule sale, originally set for the first Monday in January and observed as a holiday, will be held on Tuesday January 2nd. Banks and stores will be closed for New Year’s Day, with conduct adjusted to the holiday schedule.
Mrs. W T Johnson Sr, a Towdon Bowdon area resident aged 63 two sons and several daughters survive. Funeral held in Bowdon after death at home following pneumonia illness. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at 16 and remained a member.
There will be a meeting of the Wenceslas Chapter at the home of Mrs Lila Roop Thursday December 7 at 8 oclock. Mrs Tin Roop presiding. attendance noted as desired by members.
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