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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1918

Page

3

Community Christmas Gathering At Crawford Home

Mr J O Crawford hosted a social at his home on Saturday night with friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs J A Moore and Mr C G Moore. Several residents from nearby areas visited family and shared holiday events while measles in the community was noted as J Crawford slowly improves.

J. O. Crawford J. A. Moore C. G. Moore Messrs Olander Houston Rainwater Newnan W. E. Rainwater

Ebenezer Community Notes Move and Visit

Ebenezer residents recount visits to relatives in nearby towns. Luther Anderson and T F Hollis traveled to Villa Rica. B S Lassetter visited Douglasville. G P Braswell visited Lassetter. Families from Bill Arp hosted Merrill and Harold Hajn water. Some neighbors sold out and moved to South Georgia, with encouragement to restart Sunday School at Ebenezer and invites to all.

HI. Ti. Barron B. A. Hudson Big A Luther Anderson T. F. Hollis Villa Rica Lassetter Douglasville G. P. Braswell Masters Merrill Harold Hajnwater Bill Arp

Local Notes From Town Roundup

Mr Zion and J F Fowler are recovering from measles. Rev George Elliott received an old fashioned pounding Friday night. G J Creel moved into Pearl Holmes’s former house. Ray Earnest hosted Epworth League youths Friday night. Esther Earnest Annie Ashmore and Clara Morris returned to Athens Tenn to school after Christmas. Joe Ashmore and Hugh Garrett went to Birmingham for work. Erma Shaw spent the weekend with homefolks. Haston Kierbow hosted last Saturday. Roy Martin returned to Chattanooga last Friday. Tonnie Butler visiting her brother in Douglasville.

J. F. Fowler George Elliott G. J. Creel Pearl Holmes Ray Earnest Epworth League Esther Earnest Annie Ashmore Clara Morris Athens Tenn Joe Ashmore Hugh Garrett Birmingham Erma Shaw Haston Kierbow Roy Martin Chattanooga Tonnie Butler Douglasville

Half Your Living Without Money Cost

A 1918 farm guidance piece urges self sufficiency through kitchen gardens and homegrown foods to offset high prices. It promotes Hastings Seed Book from H. G. Hastings Co. Atlanta providing advice on garden and crop planning to reduce reliance on markets.

H. G. Hastings .Co Atlanta, Ga

Community Notes From Carrollton and Nearby

The column records the death of J. D. Sewell and honors his character as a good Mason and neighbor. It also reports several marriages officiated by Rev. Hosea Crawford on December 30 1917, between J T Whitehead and Nan Holmes and Reuben Baxter and Gladys George, with well wishes. Residents relocated and visitors attended the funeral. many neighbors moved homes in the new year.

J. D. Sewell Red J. T. Whitehead Nanalo Holmes Hosea Crawford Reuben Baxter Gladys George Newt Ballard Ancla J. D. Sowell Tommis McLeod William B. Fuller Mr. Morrow Paul Brock Maxwell Mrs. Bell Holloway

Miller's Academy Sunday School Notes And Local Moves

Sunday School attendance was strong despite bad weather in the afternoon singing. Notes on school progress praise Misa Lovelland and Mrs J L Bradley though ill, and mention of new neighbors including Mr George Anderson and his family moving from Mandeville. Local correspondents urged to form debating societies and share updates.

Misa Lovelland J. L. Bradley Ben George Anderson Mandeville J, W A. Rowland Carrollton Jennie Farrar Tallapoosa J, L, Bradley Ethel Elizabeth Masters Herschel Virgil Raburn Bowden Junction Grover Raburn J. H. Jones Misa Ola Mae Bremen Hulett

Hulett News Notes Show Illness And School Additions

The sick in the vicinity are improving including Mrs J J McGuire and Uncle Jonas Embry. Mr George Brannon remains on the sick list with pneumonia reportedly linked to Master C D Farmer’s illness. Winton Hall must report to Camp Wheeler January 15 and Otis King of Camp Johnson Jacksonville recovers from tonsillitis. Mrs J L Holland rejoices over letter and photos from Casper in France. he is well and adapting to army life. Severe weather brought cold rain sleet and three feet of snow. THulett High school draws interest with four new pupils Bertha Jennings and Masters Earl Embry Ezra Young and Willard Holland. Correspondents urged to send more news.

J. J. McGuire Jonas Embry George Brannon C. D. Farmer Bieen Hutcherson Manufacturing Co Banning Winton Hall Camp Wheeler Otis King Johnson Jacksonville J. L. Holland Casper France Free Press Thulett High School Bertha Jennings Earl Embry Ezra Young Willard Holland

Mt Zion Community Notices and Personal News

The column lists church preaching by Rev. Eliott and others on the first two Sundays, plus residents traveling for studies in Athens and Chattanooga. It notes a infant’s death in Bowdon, family visits, and several locals visiting relatives or moving to a new farm at Dr. Malong place. A crowd visited the parsonage to greet Rev and Mrs Ely.

Roopville Community Moves And Visitors Report

Movements and visits fill Roopville Route 1 as families relocate nearby and guests frequent local homes. C A Smith plans to move to his grandfather’s place near Carrollton while A A Hallam dies after months of illness.

Foley promotional slip offers trials of medicine packets

An old advertise slip invites readers to mail a cut out with five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ava Chicago Til Foley

Measles Spread Halted School Postponements Reported

Roy J. T. Layton kept a regular Liberty appointment. A crowd gathered with a mall atmosphere over a mansion. Leo's Academy delays until February due to a motion. E. J. Strickland traveled to Atlanta on business. Mandy Kimball visited Edna Pierce whose baby has pneumonia. E. R. Strickland and wife from Paulding visited relatives. Albert Strickland in the base hospital improving. Roy Long of Carroll County and Maggie Fountain married last Sunday at Hulett.

Roy J. T. Layton Liberty Leo's Agalemy Monsion E. J. Strickland Atlanta Mandy Kimball Edna Pierce E. R. Strickland Paulding County E. P. Strickland Cam. Gordon Albert G. Strickland Roy Long Carroll County Maggie Fountain Hulett

Three-Week-Old Riley Infant Dies in Whitesburg

The three weeks old infant of Mr and Mrs A Riley died Saturday January 6. Funeral services were held at their home by Rev Edwards of Buchanan. The community extends sympathy to the family. Miss Mabelle Hodnatt left for South Georgia after visiting her uncle. Mr C A Chatham and Miss Mary Capes wed Thursday. He is 87. she is widowed from Richard Capes. Earlier notice: Bill Arrington married Alice Jones before Christmas and will live near Pauls Church.

Richard Capes Bill Arrington Alice Jones Newnan Mr. Arrington Paul’s Church

I Was Feeling All Run Down

Louis Buckner of Somerset Virginia reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He describes backache rheumatic pains stiff joints sore muscles swollen ankles and bladder discomfort that improved quickly with this time tested remedy sold by Red Cross Drug Store.

Louis Buckner Somerset Foley Red Cross

Star Point School progresses under Milton Yeager visit

Mind Doyle Milton and T Z Yeager from Lawrenceburg Tennessee arrived January 1 to visit relatives at Star Point School. Mrs. Mattie Stallings died at Milledgeville asylum and was buried at New Lebanon Cemetery January 5. Roy Roper from Reepville led funeral services. Manuel Gray relocated to the community to take a role this year.

Mind Doyle Milton T. Z. Yeager Lawrencesburg Tenn Mattie Stallings Milledgeville New Lebanon Roy, Roper Reepville Manuel Gray

For Sale Mare brood stock at Carrollton barn

I offer two large brood mares and several young horses ages three and four years. These mares are good brood stock and suitable for a dairy or general breeding operation. Come to my barn on Maple Street in Carrollton Georgia to view and discuss trades or payment terms with Janis J. L. Kaylor.

Maple Street Carrollton J. L. Kaylor

Rooms For Rent At 98 Newnan Street

Three rooms for rent at 98 Newnan Street offered to a young couple. Apply to X care Free Press. Note invites readers to try a bottled BE Drink with food.

Newnan Street Care Free Press

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Bowdon Claudie Cox Lola Artington Bethlehem L. Cox Bob Davis Bethhlehem Olin Lipham Uershel Moora Jessie Willis Bonnor Mildred Crawford J. H. Bonnor James Moore W. E. Hannavater Hoke Lou Arrington Claudia Cox Floy Wilson M. R. Carter Anniston Ala J. M Ebenezer Mr. Zion Miller’s Academy Mt. Zion Eliott Misgon Clara Nell Morris Water Ernest Amy Ashmore Harold Morrie Misa Dora Johnson F. L. Bradley Hast Tennes- Ben Frankie Martin Minnie Elliott Alabama Rev Elliott Frank Reid Cliff Perkins Texas A. J. Perkins Bookout Misson Ihavel Exma Shaw C. O. Molmes Ruby Ely Loft Neal Moses Myrtle Retha Smith Hazel Goehring Misa Lavada Gammon Creelville Dr. Malong Place Wedenaday Roopville C. A. Smith Frank Merrel Jessis Lewis Joh Hinesley J. J. Lewis W. F. Morrell J. Craven A. A. Hallam Roopville Cemetery Elder W. P. Merrell Frank John Craven Fitzhugh Shail- Inger Cullman Charlie Mote J. T. Venl Nannis Lou Searcy Atth Popular Mechanics Magazine North Michigan Avenue Whitesburg DELCO Delco-Light F. O. B. Dayton Actus Domestic Electric CO THE Carroll Free Press C. A Ralph Meeks Publishers
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