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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
1
The note reflects on selling Byte-Me Calendars to support the Shiloh Monument Fund and Annie Wheeler charity. It praises readers for buying calendars, urges broader canvassing, and argues monuments honor the dead while aiding the living poor. It echoes patriotic sentiment and quotes verses about heroes and remembrance.
The A. D. 4 ng Annie Wheeler Chapter will meet in the Library on the first Wednesday in January 1914 the regular December meeting being canceled due to the holiday rush. All members are urged to attend to plan Lee’s birthday celebration arrangements and entertain Miss Mattie Shiebley of Rome Georgia who will be present.
Mr Hamilton Lowry died last Saturday at his home near the city after a brief illness. He was about 50, son of Major N N Lowry, long known resident of Carroll, with ties to Alabama and electrical ventures. Survived by wife Kate Delaney and daughters Bessie Alva Ruth, plus sister Mia Kate Cutts and brother A C Lowry. Funeral Monday at two oclock conducted by Rev R A Edmondson. Interment in city cemetery.
The Gideon Band reorganized electing Keiffer Snead as president Robbie Vaughan secretary and Guy Cheney treasurer. The pastor asks all boys to join and seeks help from fathers and mothers during the last Sabbath service of the year. A joyful Christmas and prosperous New Year to all.
A broker invites buyers to view a batch of good size horses at his Maple Street barn during the first week of January 1914. Potential purchasers are urged to wait and see before buying, signed by J L Kaylor.
A brilliant wedding last Thursday evening joined Miss Helen Long and Mr. Shirley C. Boykin at 6 o clock in the First Presbyterian church. Rev. W. E. Dozier officiated as Mendelssohn’s march played by Mayne Archer and Oliver. The couple plans a Florida wedding trip before settling on Dixie Street.
Sand Hill Lodge No. 350 F. and A. M. chose officers for the coming year at a Saturday night meeting. Elected were A. J. Garst W M V. B. Dickson S W 0 W Roberts J W W. Hendon Sec J. T. Smith Treas C. C. Morgan S D C P. Tyson J D J. E. Boyd J M Smith J S W R Young Chaplain W. L. Hesterlee Tyler.
The City Hall auditorium hosted The Little Millionaire last Friday night and drew a large, appreciative Carrollton audience. Bert Leigh starred with Hazele Burgess as leading lady in a genuine George Peabody style musical comedy, praised as high class and well produced.
Amelia Power wed Ezekiel P Basa at the bride’s parents home in Newon on Tuesday evening. The bride, daughter of D A Power, is known in Carrollton for charm and beauty. The groom, son of W D Bass, is a prosperous produce firm member. An extensive circle of friends offers sincere congratulations and best wishes.
The program promises hearty support for the upcoming feature with the heartiest reception possible. The next attraction scheduled is the "Spring Maid," set to arrive in January.
Mrs Amos Stephens entertained the Jokers Club at Mrs J R M Carters Dixie street home last week. Guests included Misses Alice Yawn Lucy Cobb and Mary Lou New. Punch sandwiches and jollies were served to members and invited visitors in a charming social event.
Invitations have been received for the marriage of Miss Ethel Louise McManus to Mr Claud Wiley Chance at the First Baptist church in Smithville Georgia on Thursday evening January 1 at eight thirty. Chance is cashier of the Smithville bank and a former Carroll County boy, son of Mr and Mrs G W Chance. Local friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
The wedding of Mrs. Lula Key of this place to Mr. W. L. Newell of Villa Rica took place here last week Thursday evening, with Judge J. T. Norman performing the ceremony. Many friends across the county extend hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy life together.
Card of Thanks We thank neighbors relatives and friends for sympathy and help in our bereavement. May God bless you all. Mrs A H Threadgill and children. I have only a few boys suits left and am closing them out cheap. J D Perryman Successor to Brock Perryman.
By mutual consent the firm of Brock and Perryman is dissolved S N Brock retires All notes and accounts due the firm are payable to J D Perryman and all liabilities of same assumed by J D Perryman This December list 1913 S N Brock J D Perryman
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