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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
1
A two year old girl, child of Mr and Mrs A A Turner, was burned by a grate fire near their home beside No 2 cotton mill Tuesday about 9 am. The child died almost instantly from the severe burns after the mother stepped out briefly.
Regular session with full board present. Finance Committee to review L H Griffin $45 livery charges for Nov and Dec. Quarterly reports approved or referred to Finance. Wally Ransom draft for $4.12 issued for double taxation. Mrs S J Brown allowed to remodel at $150. Cynthia Beddingfield permitted six room frame dwelling north North Avenue. J H Cox exempted from 1913-14 Special Business License due to incapacity. Meeting adjourned. W H Shaw mayor. J L Thomasson city clerk.
Beulah Baptist Church reports a flourishing Sunday School each Sunday at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held on the fourth Sunday at 2 p.m. The pastor preaches first Sunday each month and the preceding Saturday at 11 a.m. Sermon topics include How Does Grace Involve Election from Ephesians 1:4-5 and Frat Bearing from John 15:16. A. A. Pittman invites all, especially members, to attend Sunday at 11 a.m.
A Wednesday fire at Carrollton Oil Mill caused about 4000 dollars in damage. Originating in the shaker box, quick fire department action averted a larger loss including the press room and seed house valued at 20000. The linter room was badly damaged and machinery harmed.
The Royal Welsh Ladies Choir, about twenty young women, will perform at City Hall Auditorium Saturday night, January 17, under the Atlanta Music Festival Association. Their extensive repertoire covers nearly one hundred popular and classical numbers. Carrollton invites strong attendance to match Atlanta’s reception.
Friends mourn the death of J W Glass son of G D Glass of Carrollton who died at his Camden New Jersey home last Friday night from heart failure and Bright's disease He was about 35 and leaves a wife and family.
J H Harris advertises two vacant lots close in and farming land on College Street just outside city limits. Properties range from 25 to 100 acres offered at a bargain.
For Rent at 69 Stewart Street a four room house advertised at five dollars per month. Convenient to school about a quarter mile from a school building. Contact A A Pittman. itpd.
The 1913 cotton crop shows receipts approaching 20 000 bales with about 19 368 bales recorded by the first of the year and several hundred more since then. Lorain receipts are estimated at 21 000 bales, with further sales likely. This season’s total exceeds last year’s roughly 16 000 bales.
Mr. J. O. Harris of Macon visited Carrollton this week as the Georgia Industrial Home field agent. The home, long recognized as a worthy child welfare institution, cares for destitute children regardless of denomination, and relies on public support including generous Carrollton donations.
A Sunday sermon will be delivered at 11 o'clock at the Episcopal church by Rev. Robert F. de Belle of Atlanta. The public is invited to attend the services.
Tabernacle Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 9 30 a m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m. Sunday morning sermon by Rev J I Oxford on The Values and Blessings of Suffering from Romans 8 17. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m. Friday night Sunday School Teachers meeting at 7 p m at the pastor’s home 61 Dixie Street. An ordination service at 7 30 p m with deacons named T E Hughston J H Davis J N Johnson J H Wiggins W A Cadle E C Bass W C Robinson and J L Kaylor. Cordial welcome to worship.
A good country stand in Carroll county offered for sale on easy terms. Will accept a good horse and buggy in exchange. Apply quickly to James Beall Carrollton Ga dated 1 13 41.
I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at my residence known as the Key Boarding House on Alabama street Carrollton on the first Tuesday in February all my household and kitchen furniture
Reading notes discuss John Skelton Williams as a leading banking expert amid the currency reforms and the selection process for the comptroller of the currency. Williams, a longtime banker and railroad figure, is repeatedly mentioned as a favored appointee to head the federal banking changes.
Washington dispatches report a shift in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary management after the McKelway inquiry. George Tumlin, a Carrollton-born farmer and former keeper of public buildings, is expected to lead the 200 acre prison plantation with a practical farming focus and a diversified crop plan.
A quiet wedding occurred last Sunday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Stallings in Banning. Miss Forise Dun can of Hulett and Mr Chas W Frazier of Banning were united in marriage by Rev Barton of Whitesburg Methodist church. They left on the 11 39 train from Rome to visit the groom's mother then return to Banning where Frazier is Central Railway agent and operator. The couple will make their home in Banning and friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy life together.
A local appeal praises the free library drawing many readers and urges the City Council to fund annual upkeep and expansion. It also advocates establishing a yearly first class chautauqua featuring prominent speakers, to educate and entertain both rural and urban residents and raise the county’s prestige.
A feature portrait of Dab Thornton a Carrollton native who presides over Atlanta traffic at Five Points praised as the citys most popular officer. The piece notes his calm control of crowded crossings his patience answering countless questions and his enduring hair color as fans laud his dapper presence and daily service.
The Royal Welsh Ladies Choir performs Saturday night at City Hall Auditorium. An evening of choral music is planned with the ensemble delivering traditional and modern works to local audiences.
Mt Zion and Bremen residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with several trips to Carrollton and Gainesville. Rev. Hammond from Atlanta led the first quarterly conference last weekend. Bonny Morris and Jimmie Jones joined a Sunday gathering at Bonnie’s home as Mt Zion youths hosted a pound party for Dr and Mrs Robb.
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