Welcome 1912 Service at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church hosts a New Year service at 7 PM on Sunday December 31 190 with songs including Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah America and Jesus is All the World to Me and readings 1912 Another Chance While it is Day A City Set on a Hill A Newee for Every Life led by Mr Leon Hood presiding Rev Jesse M Dodd offers prayer and benediction inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Sammons
Emmett Smith
A. K. Snead
America
Greater Carrollton
E. Roop
Raymond Robinson
W. J. Millicai
Jesus
Jesse M. Dodd
Fleming and Smith Wed at Central Baptist Church
Miss Ruby Fleming and Mr Percy Smith married last Sunday evening at 6 30 in Central Baptist church with Rev J F Dodd officiating. Fleming is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Fleming and a popular Carrollton young lady. Smith works with Carrollton Hardware Company. The Free Press extends best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Fleming
Percy Smith
Central Baptist Church
J. F. Dodd
Miss Fleming
J. H. Fleming
Carrollton
Mr. Smith
Carrollton Hardware Company
Free Press
Quiet Sunday Morning Wedding of Florence Wilkie and John Jackson
Miss Florence Wilkie and Mr. John Jackson were married last Sunday at 10 o clock in the home of Morgan Smith on Maple street. Rev. J F Dodd officiated and only intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple reside with Mrs. Jackson on Stewart street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wilkie
John Jackson
Morgan Smith
Maple Street
J. F. Dodd
Mrs. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Stewart Street
Helton and Gaston Quietly Wed Saturday Night
Miss Audie Helton and Mr Joe Gaston were quietly married last Saturday. Friends join in wishing them happiness and a bright future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audie Helton
Joe Gaston
Free Press
Baraca League Program at First Baptist Church
Baraca League at First Baptist Church sets 2 p m Sunday January 14 1912 with topic Should Mercer University be moved from its present location Eldred Bass A T Jackson and W H Watson lead discussion. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mercer University
Eldred Bass
A. T. Jackson
W. H. Watson
Arrears Notice Urges Readers to Settle Up
The Free Press calls on subscribers and others with unpaid balances to settle debts promptly, stating it will help fund upcoming improvements and that payment won’t hurt. The appeal emphasizes any amount, no matter how small, is appreciated.
Christmas china gift to J. Holt Drug Co from Bass couple
Mr and Mrs E M Bass thank friends and supporters for a handsome Christmas china gift given during the contest at J Holt Drug Co. They express full appreciation for the efforts and support of contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Holt Drug Co
E. M. Bass
Simplified Spelling Sparks Amused Reactions in Office
The correspondence clerk cites amusing examples of simplified spelling found in letters received. Some spellings are clearly phonetic and purposeful, provoking smiles from the bookkeeper and stenographer alike as they consider the writer’s bold shorthand ideas.
Half Sheet Update Quiet Week For Christmas
The paper announces a four page issue this week in line with Christmas week custom and to allow staff a rest. Next week the paper will return to a full sheet edition.
Day of Prayer Observed by First Baptist Women
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church marks January 3 as a global missions day with a morning start at 10 and an afternoon session at 2. The program features scripture readings talks on missions China and Japan, papers on the Baptist World and Her House in Order, plus solos duets and a collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
The
First Baptist Church
M. S. Little
W. J. Millican
Baptist World
E. B. Merrell
China
A. O. Hale
Japan
I. C. Loftin
C. E. Roop
Bass
Mexico
F Parker
Brazil
Scroggs
Woman's Missionary Society
M . Little
Paul Jack
Mary Lou New
Mra F . Camp
Wiley Cree
Printer Douglas Merrell Joins The Free Press Staff
The Free Press announces that Douglas Merrell, an expert job printer, will be connected with its office force during the coming year. Readers are urged to bring work for prompt and neat handling as a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Merrell
Free Press Office
Camilla Plans Publicity Test on Liquor Trade
Camilla city officials plan an ordinance to publish liquor shipment details and reveal recipients of more than one gallon per week. The measure, reportedly authored by G L Wade, would require railroads and express firms to report consignor and consignee data while printing names of qualifying buyers in the Camilla Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Herald
Camilla
Pelham Journal
Thhe
Y G. L. Wade
Albany Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Carrollton, Ga
Roney
the Peoples Bank
J. R. Adamson
G. C. Cook
Jno M. Jackson
Boyrin
Citizens Bank
Leon Hood
Fleming-Smith
Wilkie-Jackson
Helton
Gaston
Baraca League
Day of Prayer
Mesdames
F. M. Camp
Carrollton Bank
Loyd H. Griffin
Carroll Real Estate
First National Bank Building
Georgia
Ninteen
A. J. Baskin Company
Temple, Ga
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