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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1912

Page

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Agricultural School to Open in Carroll County January 24 27

A four day agricultural school under the auspices of the Gangs State College of Agriculture will be held at the courthouse January 24 through 27. Enrollment opens on the first morning, with lectures demonstrations and discussions on farming science and practices. Dr J P Campbell will organize a Carroll County Boys Corn Club on January 27. Program covers dairy planthus, soil fertility, feeding dairy cows, crop cultivation, road building and more with demonstrations and clinics.

Gangs State College of Agriculture Court House J. P. Campbell Athens Carroll County

Will Preach at Local Churches by Rev Brendle

Rev D A Brendle of Griffin who preaches at Old Carrollton and remains there a year will also preach for the Christian church here on every third Sunday and Sunday night and on the first Sunday night. He is an familiar minister to the congregation who invites all, especially members, to attend Sunday the 21st at 11 o clock.

D. A. Brendle Griffin Old Carrollton Christian Church Brendle

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

We thank friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our son husband and brother and for the floral offerings. Grateful for every kind thought shown. May blessings rest with those who ministered to us. Mr. and Mrs. J A Rhudy C M Tanner Susie R Bass W L McClure Albert Rhudy.

J. A. Rhudy C. M. Tanner Susie R. Bass W. L. McClure Albert Rhudy

Carrollton Fire Department to Hold Barbecue at City Park

Carrollton firefighters plan a barbecue at City Park tomorrow with many outsiders set to attend. The event aims for a big, enjoyable gathering, uniting firemen and guests for a social afternoon.

Carrollton

Escape From Spalding County Jail Breaks Post Office Burglars

Jan 17 in Griffin two inmates Will Kettles and Joe Speer, awaiting trials or serving sentences, escaped from the county jail by sawing a barn window and using a blanket rope. Mrs M Garrett saw them descend, triggering a bailiff pursuit led by Sheriff Hutson and Deputy Mallory, who were away in Atlanta at the time.

Spalding Griffin Will Kettles Orchard Hill Joe Speer L D. Hutson T. J. Mallory Atlanta

Lee Birthday Exercises at Public School Auditorium

Birthday program at the Public School auditorium at 10 30 a m Friday January 19th featuresInvocation by Rev W E Dozier songs America by school Hill tribute to Lee Julian Beall The Sword of Robert Lee Charles Itts song Lee was Right Comrades True Miss Mary Lou New crosses presented Address by Mr A K Snead Reminiscences of the War by veterans

Lee W. E. Dozier America B. H. Hill Julian Beall Robert Lee Charles Itts Mary Lou New A. K. Snead

Carroll Chapter R. A. M. Elects Officers for New Year

On December 26 Carroll Chapter of Royal Arch Masons met and elected officers for the ensuing year. The roster includes J. M. L. Strickland as Master 3rd Vail J. G. Robertson Master 2nd Vail and W. J. Millican Master 1st Vail C. E. Roop Chaplain George Hollaway Sentinel and other named officers.

Carroll Chapter Royal Arch Masons J. M. L. Strickland E. H. PW. C. Robinson K. M. E. Griffin Sy RE Foster C. H J. H. Croft LK. Smith R. A E. A. Merrell Vail J. G. Robertson W. J. Millican C. E. Roop George Hollaway Sentinel

Jurors Drawn for March City Court Term

A list of jurors drawn for the March term of City Court includes M H Wilson J Turner M G Herrin J B Akin J R Bachelor W B Embry J F Brooks and many others such as Clem Matthews J T Crews J A Riggs John M Jackson J D McWhorter E E Burnett James W Baskin F M Thomas W O Jones D H Couch Long Sewell Kinney Morgan Smith Yates and Parish among the 80 plus names.

H Wilson B'ng J Turner G Herrin B Akin R Bachelor W Horton N Baxter B Embry B Fowler F Brooks Ben Borders D Henslee E McBurnett M Walden E Holland MD Jordan Barnes Bagwell L : Matthews T Crews S ‘Kinney Morgan Barnett P Muse JE Conner R S Simmons CM Tanner W W Yates JM Moon J A Nix E E Fuller JF Hilley G J Creel L A Miller R L Richardson C M Beavers B Easterwood ZR Boyd J H Croft J H Sherrell W M Robinson J Patterson Morgan E Smith W Parish W A Casey

Bonita to Open Soon with High Class Pictures

The Bonita will be the name of the new theater. Emmett Smith, proprietor, says it will open to the public in a few days and will show nothing but high class pictures. Earnest Lamos will manage, Seddon operator, and Miss Faye Causey pianist, promising top quality entertainment.

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