Bear Creek notes of Sunday events and mining prosperity
Bewlah Sunday singing drew praise while Mrs. Core Jacobs broke her arm falling on a chair. Grover Dean and others visited and shared time with local families. The literary school led by Mrs. A B Holmes thrives with about fifty pupils. Mining reports from the United States show strong activity, favorable drafts from Aaikal trees, and rising national prosperity. farm loan banks spark interest as low interest financing for improvements becomes debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewlah
Aspee
Core Jacobs
Grover Dean
Frank Aealah
Sanday
A.B. Holmes
J.T. Kierbow
Bremen
John Attaway
I. E. McEwen
United States
Geological Survey
Local Social Visits Across Bethel and Surroundings
Bethel Missouri residents shared visits and hospitality last week. Grace Wynn spent Thursday evening with Lydia Baskins while Irene Baskin and Belle Gray visited Isaac Dewberry on Friday. George Hudgins and wife with Mrs Beard joined Emmett Hartman for Sunday plans. Billie McBrayer of Drake town visited Tessie Kay, and Lydia Gray stayed with Girnee Wynn Friday night. Several attendees traveled to Brooklyn for a debate last Friday and enjoyed the event. Mrs S E Beard and Lilla Hudgins visited Tessie Gray Monday evening. Eliza Gray visited her sister Jane Sprewell in Temple last Wednesday. Mr Lewis Gray of this place is noted in connection with local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wynn
Lydia Baskins
Irene Baskin
Belle Gray
Isaac Dewberry
George Hudgins
E. Beard
Emmett Hartman
Billie McBrayer
Draketown
Tessie Kay
Lydia Gray
Girnee Wynn
Sevural
Brooklyn
S. E. Beard
Lilla Hudgins
Tessie Gray
Eliza Gray
Jane Sprewell
Temple
Lewis Gray
Preparations for a new dwelling and local gatherings
Mr. J. P. Beard spent Sunday evening with Mr. Harris Gray. Mr. Joe Rabun and wife visited Mr. Emmett Hartman on Sunday. On Monday night Mrs. Jessie Wren was called by the All-wise Father and rested at Bethel cemetery Tuesday evening with Rev. J. M. D. Stallings conducting the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Beard
Harris Gray
Joe Rabun
Emmett Hartman
Jessie
Wren
Bethel Cemetery
J. M.D. Stallings
Ballard Bridge Request Upsets Carrollton Readers
Dear Free Press notes Mrs. Carvie B Ballard recovering after surgery in Atlanta and improving. Community urges commissioner to repair Ballard bridge and Ballard road. Residents lament road neglect across Carrollton while praising white primary law and federal judges. They support Woodrow Wilson style national appointments and cheer Joe M Brown as a potent voice for Georgia.
Marriage Vows Exchanged At Father’s Home In Morris District
Friends gathered January 10 at T. J. Morris home for a nuptial ceremony. Attendees included Mrs. Lou Jones of Atlanta, Mrs. Martha Durrett and Pear Hanson of East Point, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis of Carrollton, and other distant guests whose names could not be recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Morris
Lou Jones
Atlanta
Martha Durrett
Pear Hanson
East Point
Lewis
Carrollton
Waco Locals Share News From Ebenezer and Area
Waco locals report Rev J Max Cook held morning services at Ebenezer. Mrs Die Heck and daughter Marguerite visited Mr and Mrs W J Bailey at the Ri Ne Range. Miss Willa Garrett from Bowdon attends here. Rev J T Gibson visited Whitesburg last week. F F E Alexander and daughter Annie were in town Monday. A W Braden and EE Ragan families attended the funeral of W W Ragan of Bremen Saturday. George Common remains ill. Bessie Braden absent from school sick. Ova Holloway hosted a Friday evening party with games after guests arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Max Cook
Ebenezer
Die Heck
M Marguerite
W. J. Bailey
Ri Ne
Willa Garrett
Near Bowdon
J. T. Gibson
Whitesburg
FF. E. Alexander
Annie
Our Town
A. W. Braden
EE. Ragan
W. W. Ragan
Bremen
George Common
Bessie Braden
Ova Holloway
Miller's Academy Sings at Bowden Junction
A crowd from here attended the Bowden Junction singing on Sunday. Aaron Bearden is ill with measles. Mrs Windom and daughter Miss jdimmi Lee visited Mrs J Cook. J M Evans left for Coverdale Ga to visit relatives. The school program included The History of the School by Ralph Duke Prophecy of the School by Boyce Rowland The Will of the School by Aaron Bearden Jokes by Cornelia Melwen Recitations by younger pupils. The Hulett C L play is postponed due to measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden Junction
Aaron Bearden
Windom
Jdimmi Lee
J. Cook
J.M. Evans
Coverdale
Ralph Duke
Boyce Rowland
Cornelia Melwen
Hulett C. L
Temple Route 2 Weather And Weddings This Week
Rainy weather rolls through Temple area with several weddings last Sunday. Clinton Payne wed Izora Joyner officiated by Rev Ragsdale. Herman Bolden tied with Jewell Dewberry, Rev S A Raskin. Local social notes include dining, singing events, and visits among families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Payne
Izora‘ Joyner
Ragsdale
Herman Bolden
Jewell Dewberry
S.A. Raskin
Roy Gray
Jartie Ayers
Carmel
Whiteburg Move Spurs Fond Farewell Note
WHITESBURG ROUTE 1 Mr. R. G. Shackelford and family have moved near Carrollton. We regret very much to lose this family, as each one is near and dear to the hearts of the people here, having lived here since their marriage some thirty years ago. May they prosper in their new home. Mrs. Gaines Holland ,of near Mc Whorter, is in a hospital in Atlanta, where she underwent an operation Friday. Mr. Uller Cansler, who has been sick for the past few days, is able to be out again, and has gone to Atlanta to see his sister, Mrs. Gaines 'Holland. Miss Eula Morris and Mr. Benjamin Huffmaster were married Wed-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Free Press
Carvie B. Ballard
Atlanta
Tallapoosa Primitive Baptist Church
West Satur
Old Camp Ground Southern Methodist Church
Ballard Bridge
Ballard Road
Rome
Carrollton
Washington
Fellows
Woodrow
Joe M. Brown
Georgia
R. G. Shackelford
Gaines ‘Holland
Eula Morris
Benjamin Huffmaster
Refreshments Served At Dixie Belle Event
A luncheon hosted by Dixie Belle and Edith Holloway featured attendees including Effie McEwen Stella Francis Bevier Bessie Mae Smith Iva Rijla Chandler Dewey Senft Oliver Benney Roy Ragan Lewis Alexander Roscoe Smith Loy Carl Braden and Alex McEwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lifle Dixie Belle
Edith Holloway
Effie McEwen
Stella
Francis Bevier
Bessie Mae Smith
Iva
Rijla Chandler
Dewey Senft
Oliver Benney
Roy Ragan
Lewis Alexander
Roscoe Smith
Loy
Carl Braden
Alex McEwen
Fairview Social Notes Hint at Sunday Dinners and Marital News
Miss Lizzie Shirah and sister Mrs Dora Wynn dined Sunday with relatives. Miss Ella Farr and Miss Eunice Baskin shared Sunday meals. Walter Taylor and wife visited Jim Timmons and wife. Ethel McLarty visited home folks. Hernan Bolden and ried married last Sunday by Rev Baskin. Kora Joyner and Clint Payne wed last Sunday. Eula Farr dined with Jarrie Ayers. Dock Farr and Sallie Paris visit relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Shirah
Dora Wynn
Ella Farr
Eunice Baskin
Walter Taylor
Jim Timmons
Ethel McLarty
Hernan Bolden
Jewell Dewberry
S. A. Baskin
Kora Joyner
Clint Payne
Y. B. Ragsdale
Eula Farr
Jarrie Ayers
Dock Farr
Sallie Paris
Atlanta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Callaway’s
LaGrange, Georgia
Fuller E. Callaway
Ely R. Callaway
Harry Callaway
Sec
Treas
Callaway’s Wholesale Stores
Bear Creek
Bethel
Ralph Meeks
Waco
Miller's Academy
Joe Green
Fairview
Jurrie Ayers
Myra ‘Saylor
Eunice Bask
Hiram Wynn
H. O. Lavvorn
Tom Moore
Cleveland
State College of Agriculture
T. A. Chandler
H.O. Lavvorn
S. C
Buford F. Boykin
Florida
Central OF Georgia Railway
W. H. Fogg
Peachtree and
Marietta Streets
Atlanta, Ga
W. W. Hackett
Macon
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