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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
1
The recent Christmas in Carrollton was notably quiet with minimal arrests. Mayor's court records show no slowdown in docket activity, reflecting well on the city and its police.
A Mutdeville gathering hosted by Miss Eugen featured several bridge games with light refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Lord Brown of Montgomery, Lula Kingsbery of Atlanta, Marcia Mays, and Mary Watkins of Whitesburg, along with Mrs. Ralph Brown who joined for refreshments.
The Georgia Farmers' Union plans its state convention in Macon on January 6 and 7 with about 500 delegates expected. President Barrett of the National Farmers' Union will attend and announce news for Georgia farmers. advisers from the State College of Agriculture will address the gathering at the Macon Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
First Baptist Church schedules Sabbath morning and evening programs including an Anniversary sermon titled Family Religion by Rev. Jesse M. Dodd at 11:00 a.m. and an Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. with a series of reports from Sunbeams Corinne Bass Gideon Band Guy Cheney Y W A Bernice Acklin Willing Workers L M Turner W M Society R A Jolly and Sunday School L S Sims A K Snead and Pastor’s Our Motto. Raymond Robinson to preside. Benediction by Rev A A Pittman. Everyone welcome.
Store room at Lowell available for rent with or without residence. Apply at once to W. L. Nix in Carrollton Route 2.
A gold star and crescent pin with the name aldine K. Snead on the back was lost near Rome or Spring street and the finder is asked to return it to Citizens Bank.
A countywide meeting called by Prof. S. M. Down is scheduled at the court house Tuesday January 6 at 10 o clock. The aim is to debate county support for farm demonstration and corn club work and the need for local funding to sustain demonstrators and ensure wider cooperation with the General Education Board.
Hon E T Steed Carrollton County school superintendent and W Raymond Robinson have formed Steed and Robinson, a new law firm. Both recently admitted to the bar and will practice together with offices in the First National Bank building. Steed and Robinson bring training and local connections, aiming to serve the area as a unified practice.
Carome Chapter No 22 Royal Arch met in regular session with officers for the ensuing year elected. High Priest J H Lewis. King James Beall. Scribe W C Robinson. Secretary E A Merrell. Treasurer M M Bradley. C H J H Croft P B. H Barron R A C W J Millican M V J W Stone M 2nd V J M Burns M 1st V R T Noland Sentinel.
Church urges every member to attend the first service of the year with important matters to be transacted. Reports of church work, roll call, and planning for year outlined. Support urged for Carroll county work. farmers and business leaders asked to attend court house Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
For sale a good young mule four years old. See seller on Carrollton first Tuesday. Contact T. W. Steel, Carrollton, Route 5.
Temple singer Ossie Timmons announces he will run in the upcoming primary for county treasurer. He is well known across the county and has many friends who will follow his candidacy with interest.
Grace Blalock and Homer Millican wed Wednesday at Rev Jesse M Dodd’s home. After a brief wedding trip to Atlanta they will reside in Carrollton. The bride is J Y Blalock’s daughter. Millican works at the local post office and is a well known young man with many friends.
Contributors and correspondents are urged to submit their cards and notices clearly for publication in the current week. The office capacity is taxed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so all non news copy should arrive by Tuesday. News items may arrive up to press time if not obtained earlier.
Grace Veal married F. Johnson at First Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The chapel dazzled with carnation arches and pink lights. Officiant Rev. Jesse M. Dodd conducted the ring ceremony as a joyous reception followed at the bride’s mother's home. The couple departed for a wedding trip to Atlanta.
Mr. B F Burford’s ticket for a Barrell of White Crest Flour must be claimed by Saturday January 3 1914 or another drawing will occur on that date.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church observes Wednesday January 7 a four day prayer effort for the Christmas offering for China starting at 10 o'clock. Morning session leaders include Mrs. N. N. Wohogon and Mrs. A. W. Alexander Prenataa Sone. The Moruind Light ta Breahind Dev dttorigl-Mra. NON. Evening programs feature readings on Adoniram Judson and China with special songs, leaflets, and prayers. Dismissed by Mrs. Charlie Merrell.
Attorney Harry Burns, a Newton native, has passed the state bar exam before Judge Freeman and received licensure to practice. He studied law with Sid Holderness and is regarded as one of the city’s best known young men with strong support from friends.
A new building and contracting firm arrives in Carrollton named I C Bray & Son from Atlanta. They boast thirty years in the business and aim to serve local needs, praising Carrollton as a place to develop an excellent enterprise.
Misses Martha and Helen Brown operate a private school offering music expression literary studies and physical culture. Located at 8 Sims Street, contact via phone 3 for enrollment and information.
A note of gratitude thanks many friends who sent dinners during the holidays and expresses appreciation to the fire department for a ring presented to him. The writer, Jim Dem, notes the tokens made the season memorable.
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