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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
6
A Mrs J B Gadd of Hixson Tennessee recalls using Cardus about ten years ago for left chest pain and sleeplessness. She credits Cardus with restoring strength after childbirth and urges other women to try it for headaches backaches and nervous fatigue.
Social notes recount visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Lee Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. T. B Wallace. Buren Williamson visited Camp Wheeler. Mrs. Dean suffers a finger bone felon. Dewey Wallace and Alvin Warren visited relatives. Frank Teal and Irene Harper wed at Rev G N Aderhold's. Mrs. Tugglo buried. J L Walker recovering from pneumonia. School progress and Miss Mary Bell as teacher noted.
Sunday December 30 witnessed the marriage of Miss Billa Harper to Mr. Glinos Thompson Esquire John Couch officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Harper, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Thompson, will make their future home here, with sincere congratulations from friends.
Weather woes bring sickness to Liberty Hill though school progress is steady under Mr. Grover Turner. Ezra Moon returns from North Alabama visit while Hubie Teal moves to Genola Georgia to become A. M. farm supervisor. Lydia Blake dies after illness near Indian Creek. John Wright family relocates to South Georgia after a hunting accident.
In Salem the harsh weather and freezes raise doubts about this year's crop prospects. No one attended last Sunday's singing due to the cold. The sister of Mr. C. McLendon stayed Tuesday night, returning to Atlanta. Loran Parker of Waco visited Nixon couple on Tuesday and Wednesday. Henry McLendon bought a new Buick touring car.
Teachers must mail November to December reports and show exact days taught. On December 3 1917 the County Board unanimously approved Ginn and Company Young and Peoples Readers after review. Non M L Duggan will survey districts in March. Monthly reports require precise attendance and grades with restrictions. Trustees must provide heat fuel and equipment for schools.
Carrollton residents report visits and travels as Miss Pattie and Jimmie Lee stayed with Miss Ora Windom while Ruth Cook shopped in Carrollton. Ora Windom confined with Joscola. G J Creel moving to Mt Zion. Rey Whitehead and Nannie Holmes wed in December. Loyd Bearder ill after Atlanta trip. Aaron Bar den ill with jaundice. Rev Williams to preach at Eureka next Sunday. town urged to attend.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of husband and father Mr. J. D. Sewell. They pray for God’s peace to shelter each in His care. Signed by Mrs. J. D. Sewell and relatives.
From France in December 1917 James C Holland writes home to Dear Sister. He mentions snow and mud on the ground and delays in a package arrival. He asks for a wristwatch and pencils and notes letters from Annie Lou and Dollie. He comments on Winton and expresses hope to hear back soon.
A World War I letter from December 10 1917 describes the writer’s health as good though with a cold, notes buying three Liberty Bonds and a $5,000 life insurance policy, mentions a late November allotment and awaiting a package, and sends photos and greetings to Margie Neal and Malcomb.
In December 1917 a son writes to his father from France describing comfortable barracks ideal weather and good seats at work. He urges his father to stay well and expresses pride in serving the country along with his brother Homer.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Monday afternoon January 14 at 2 30 led by Mrs H B Adams. The program includes song scripture lesson by Mrs Mollie Ward prayer minutes reports general business installation of officers for 1918 by Mrs Rozar. Leaflets on stewardship and Miss Melvina as a Tither presented by Mrs Wy lie Garrett and pledges for the coming year.
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