Pressing forward in the New Year for church progress
A pastor urges church members to forget past failures and attainments, and to press toward the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. He argues for definite, attainable goals for 1909, including doubling membership and expanding Sunday school, achieved through collective labor, faith, and divine help.
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Christ Jesus
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Church of God
Christian Church
Sutoday School
Christian Church Announces 1909 Services and Topics
Beginning January 1 1909 the Christian Church will hold Sunday school at 10 0 clock prayer meeting on Tuesdays at 7 p m preaching on the first Sunday at 7 p m second Sunday at 11 a m and third and fifth Sundays at 7 p m fourth Sunday no preaching next Sunday's sermon titled Divine Government of Human Lives Prayer topics include Gods Purpose in Christs Second Coming A L Williams Clerk of Church extends thanks for space in the paper
Market Report from W D Bass & Sons December 28 1908
Market items list eggs hens ducks and various produce with prices per unit or per bushel. Also notes a new shipment of brood mares and mules from Stewart and Fleming.
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W.D. Bass & Sons
Stewart & Fleming
W Roop entertains Bible Class at First Baptist
Rev W W Roop leads ladies Bible study for the First Baptist church with growing attendance. Mrs Roop and daughter Mrs Sam Copeland host a luncheon after the meeting. Hosts display a silver and crystal centerpiece with Roman hyacinths and violets. The Ladies of the Bible Class present a cut glass tankard and glasses to Rev and Mrs Roop as a token of esteem.
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W. W. Roop
M. M. School Reopens January Fourth 1909
The M. M. School resumes Monday January 4 1909 in a calm location. It aims to serve western town parents by offering near home schooling with plans to align with city public schools from primary to high school. A larger building and a dedicated commencement hall are hoped for, while the current two room structure heated by coal stoves serves local workers and their children. The library grows slowly and seeks more suitable books after holidays, per Mrs. E. B. Meadows.
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Mandeville Milla Company
E. B. Meadows
I Seek Your Votes With Subscriptions to Two Papers
The notice invites readers to subscribe to the Atlanta Georgian and the Free Press for twenty days at a price of 4.50. Subscriptions may be left at The Free Press or mailed to Mrs. W. T. Henry in Carrollton Georgia.
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Atlanta Georgian
Free Press
W. T. Henry
Carrollton, Ga
Marked for Death Claim Cough Cure Restores Health
Mrs. A C Williams of Bas Kentucky says a grave yard cough nearly ruined her health until Dr King's New Discovery revived her. She reports losing weight then regaining strength after using the medicine. The testimonial touts it as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung ailments.
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Fordeath
Fang
Alfalfa Hope in Carrollton Rallying Local Farms
L. K. Serra of Carrollton urges Georgia farmers to grow alfalfa to cut hay imports. He cites Prof. H. J. Wheeler on lime use and soil prep, recommending high fertility, drainage, lime, and phosphoric acid, plus inoculation and weed control. A small test plot is urged with guidance from the USDA bulletin for alfalfa.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Maine
Flotila
Carroll
H. J. Wheeler
Rhode Island Experiment Station
Wheeler
Bureau of Plant Industry
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Wieeltr
Secretary of Agriculture
Griffin Vance marriage quiet ceremony at Griffin home
Miss Ethel Griffin wed Mr. Fred Vance of Bowdon in a private ceremony held Thursday at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J K Griffin. Rev J M Radford officiated and only family members and close relatives attended before the couple departed for Bowdon.
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J. K. Griffin
Ethel
Fred Vance
Bowdon
Uncle Remus Memorial appeal to Georgia people
The Uncle Remus Memorial Association seeks support to honor Joel Chandler Harris by buying and preserving his home Snap Bean Farm for future visitors. A popular subscription funds the effort. contributions of any amount are welcome, sent to Col. R. J. Lowry, Treasurer, Lowry National Bank, Atlanta, Ga, from J. J. G. Lester, Secretary.
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Georgia
Uncle Remus
Col. R. J. Lowry
Lowry National Bank
Atlanta, Ga
Jj. G. Lester
Sec
Sheriff D Hagan Bids Farewell to Carroll County
Card to people and court officers from Sheriff D Hagan announcing retirement from the sheriff’s office. He recalls the late J P Webb, thanks officials for kindness, credits the term’s trials, and wishes a happy New Year. He prays for repentance for those who have sinned and for vindication for the innocent. He hopes to serve again someday.
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Carroll County
J. P. Webb
Hagan
Land For Sale 200 Acre Wooded Tract Near Tyus
200 acre land offering with woodland and a good dwelling house located five miles south of Tyus. For details contact G. W. Hollaway.
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Tyus
G. W. Hollaway
Carrollton
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