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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
2
A brief rural ad notes that eight bales of cotton once covered the price of a mule, recalling a local tale from Maysville and Dick Mason’s mule, with a humorous reflection on mule costs and meat value.
A vintage health ad claims kidney disease affects many, urging immediate use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It warns fatigue and pain signal kidney trouble and promises rapid relief, recommending continued use to prevent future attacks, with a money back guarantee.
Miss Mamie Cook spent Friday night with Miss Ethel Jones and other neighbors enjoyed a small social in the Barge area. Rev J M Davison and family moved to Carrollton, and several visits occurred between Miss Ethel Jones Miss Odessa Eason and townsfolk around Lucky. Mrs Bessie Joness mother left for home, and many residents noted guests from Mt Zion and nearby places.
Bethel area reports a strong wind blast last night. Ruby Roberts hosted Friday with Misses Jones and Dora Crumbley. Condolences sent for the passing of Bob Merrell. Neighbors Charley Griffies relocated to Bowdoin. Avil Musick occupies Griffies’ former home. Mrs. M M Jackson ill with a cold. Myrtle and Alice Senft visited Ruby Roberts Sunday. Will Crumbley spent Sunday with Jon Crumbley. Mittin and Mirtie Crumbley stayed with Misses Jewo and Duran Crumbley Monday to Wednesday.
Farmers near completion of harvest as some move away Mrs Fannig Holland plans relocation to Alabama Ida Mae Turner and Susie and Lottie Halman host birthday dinner with Lottie 15 Ida Mae 16 Susie age not confirmed Lizzie Halman family guest at Grant residence Wednesday night Walter Bailey announce birth of a daughter on November 21 Susie and Lottie Halman visit Ruth Howland Friday afternoon
Death has entered our midst taking beloved sister Emma Phillips born June 9 1861. She joined Mt Pleasant Baptist Church July 24 1887 and married Charlie Phillips November 23 1883. Survived by three children, she lived a devout Christian life. the church mourns a faithful member and we trust she rests with God in heaven.
Carrollton December 13 1919 Dear Bree Prosa mourns the death of Lola Prior Amith wife of Mack T Smith at home December 8 1919 near Waralaon line in Carroll County. Eight children husband and many relatives mourn a beloved sister and Christian wife. The note recalls births and community events including a large freshet and ongoing rain.
Trow about name printed envelopes and stationery with your name and ad ideas. It promises neater, better and cheaper results than current supplies, claiming a dime's worth in a quarter's worth at a time. Visit the Free Press office to see samples.
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