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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
1
The Free Press will publish one large weekly edition this Christmas week and switch to semi weekly publishing next year with subscription price rising to 2.00 a year. Editors thank Carroll county readers, advertisers and correspondents and seek 1000 new subscribers in 1920.
Local families travel from Atlanta LaGrange Cedartown Spartanburg and Milledgeville to spend Christmas. Visitors include Miss Jessie Boykin Mrs. Charles Wright Mrs. Tom Merrell and others. The note lists relatives returning home from Georgia Tech G N & LC Lanier University and Bessie Tift plus a Lipton Co representative Mr Paul F Morgan visiting from Jacksonville Florida.
From December 20, the Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle must raise 12000 by January 3, 2020 or risk foreclosure. Georgia Baptists are urged to support the church, with funds collected through Carrollton Association and A J Bankin Co store. The Tabernacle is described as orthodox and seeks broad cooperative aid.
Parish notes show December 28 sermons on The Furnace of Affliction and The Position of Jesus Christ Among Men at 11 am and 7 pm. December 31 marks deacon ordinations for three years. Christmas offering exceeded $100 with continued youth programs. Deacon meeting date restored to Friday before first Sunday. Baptist Tabernacle of Atlanta seeks $12,000 by January 1 1920 to retain property.
Harrison Hamrick announces his bid for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues citing broad county support. He states his intention to seek office in the upcoming election and thanks supporters from across the area.
Misa Lila Shadinger wed Homey Cantrell Sunday in a quiet ceremony at Rev J M D Stallings chapel on Longview Street. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Shadinger and the groom son of Mr and Mrs John Cantrell of Oak Grove community.
The article warns that despite a coal strike settlement and lifted fuel restrictions the nation faces a coal shortage. It urges the public to conserve fuel and act with restraint to prevent needless suffering and broader industrial stagnation until supply meets demand.
Notice from W. M. Robinson to Carroll County readers announces possible candidacy for Tax Collector. He notes public interest and says he will inform voters about the January 1920 fest. He asks supporters to signal their wishes if he should stand for re election.
Rov. Z. V. Hanks will preach at Center Point Sunday morning December 28 at 11 o clock.
A $10 reward for the return of a large bill book containing about $35, a cotton ticket a $12 check and other valuable papers dated December 22. Payable to M F Pope. Includes a due bill for ten thousand feet of lumber from J H Beacham Lumber Co. Return to owner for reward.
Mme Olga appears to reveal private matters live from the stage naming well known attendees. She discusses love affairs divorces money matters and stolen property while promising to answer questions about husbands fidelity. A ladies only matinee is advertised with admission restrictions for Friday afternoon.
Carl Stephens Lewis Cobb Harvey Jackson and Frank Cobb arrive from Locust Grove Institute to spend the holidays.
All members and candidates of the Oriental Order of the Palm and Shell are asked to report to J. D. Hamrick, chief, at six o'clock Monday evening the 29th in his office. Arrangements for the meeting at seven o'clock will be made at the hall. J. D. HAMRICK, Chief.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends of Bethel and nearby areas for kindness during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Dr. C L Baskin and wife for tireless efforts. May heaven bless you all. Mra. R. H. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barter. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Parrish. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. B Gray.
Car listing notes a Chalmers Six with new tires and one extra tire plus bumper and motor in good condition. Bargain if taken at once. View at W. L. Folds' Gawragas.
Smith will attempt to escape from a straight jacket hanging upside down. Smith will try to exit a packing box built on stage by four local carpenters. A special matinee Christmas Day features Pricus with tickets 26 cents for children and 50 cents for adults including war tax.
In Whitesburg on December 1 the Death Angel visited Horora Phillipa's home and claimed his baby. The service was set for December 16 at Mt Pleasant. Local social notes mention Miss Mamie Harper staying with the Rilmaire sisters and several visits among Harper Ayers Hammond and Shumake families across Thursday to Monday.
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