Miss Sheibley Delivers Lee Birthday Address at City Hall
Miss Mattie T. Sheibley of Rome speaks to a large audience at City Hall on Lee's Birthday, praised by U D C Annie Wheeler Chapter and Camp McDaniel Curtis. The event includes music by local artists, a reception, and warm tribute to veterans and Southern history.
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Lee
Annie Wheeler
U. D.C
Camp McDaniel-Curtis
Mattie T. Sheibley
Rome
State Federation of Chapters
Miss Sheibley
E. B. Meadows
Chas. Merrell
J. M. Dodd
W. W. Fitts
Dr. Fitts
Martha Brown
Bessie Merrell
E. Roop
G. F. Cheney
Loy
Splendid Work at the A. and M. School Visit
The Free Press joins County School Superintendent Steed on a tour of the A and M School. It praises the practical, life based education combining academics with manual training. The article notes student desks, work room equipment, and lessons in independence and resourcefulness, urging readers to visit and be inspired.
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Free Press
Steed
Melson
Bank Arts
Georgia Division UDC Tops List as President Speaks
In a brief address, the Georgia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy stood out, with observers noting the president’s speech and the group’s prominent standing. The passage reflects pride in leadership and organizational prominence within the historic society.
For Sale Two Vacant Lots and Farmed Land
For sale two nearby vacant lots at low price and farming land on College Street just outside city limits. Available acres range from 25 to 100. Contact J. H. Harris at 215.
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College Street
J. H. Harris
Horace Sewell Hurt Falling From Fast Southern Train
Horace Sewell, traveling salesman, was seriously injured Wednesday night when he fell from the steps of a Pullman car between Heflin and Edwardville Alabama after clinging to the door area as the train moved. He was taken to Heflin and later returned to Atlanta for treatment.
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Southern Railway
Heflin
Edwardville
Ala
Horace Sewell
Sewell
Fruithurst
Atlanta
Mr. Sewell
Carrollton Council Proceedings January 19 1914
Minutes approved and spread. L H Griffin travel pay $45 for Nov Dec 1913 approved. Reports from Thomasson Cook Acklin approved and filed. Assistant Fire Chief appointment postponed. Committee to buy 500 feet fire hose appointed. Tax matters referred and overcharge corrected $600. Repairs allowed at Miss Cappie Merrell residence. Meeting adjourned by Mayor W H Shaw and Clerk J L Thomasson.
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Carrollton
W.W. H. Shaw
L. H. Griffin
J. L. Thomasson
G. C. Cook
J. F. Acklin
Finance Committee
H. N. Spence
W.H. Watson
J. A. Hearn
Board of Tax Assessors
Jack Ammy
Messrs
McEwen
Hilton
Cappie Merrell
W. H. Shaw
Automobile Two Passenger 20 H P for Sale
J G Cheney offers a two passenger automobile rated at 20 horsepower for sale. Compact listing notes practical transport and vintage engine size, appealing to buyers seeking affordable early motor car utility.
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H. P
J. G. Cheney
A Good Store House and Lot for Sale in Carroll County
A good store house and lot in Jake Carroll county is offered for sale on easy terms. It is described as one of the best country stands in the county. Exchange may include a good horse and buggy. Apply quickly to James Beall Carrollton Ga 1 15 41.
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Jake
Carroll County
James Beall
Carrollton
The Shepherd of the Hills at City Hall Auditorium
Harold Bell Wright’s dramatization of his novel comes to City Hall Auditorium for one night only on Wednesday February 11. The play, set in the Ozark Hills, features Matt and Young Matt, Sammy Lane, and other hill country characters, with scenic craft that highlights sunset vistas and misty valleys. The engagement follows the novel’s popularity, promising a strong, sincere performance.
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Harold Bell Wright
Wright
Shepherd
Matt
Sammy Lane
Ozark Mountains
Jane
City Hall
Tabernacle Baptist Church Ordains Seven Deacons at Sunday Service
Tabernacle Baptist Church reported a great January 18 with large congregations at both services. Seven deacons were ordained in a ceremony led by Presbytery members W W Roop J J Layton J M Stallings and pastor. Wives stood with husbands as hands were laid and fellowship extended. The Sunday School and B Y P U are growing and the Ladies Missionary Society under Mrs J N Johnson begins the year with strong promise.
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W. W. Roop
J. J. Layton
J. M.D. Stallings
T. E. Mouston
J. 11. Davis
J. N. Johnson
J. H. Wiggins
W. A. Cadle
E. P. Bass
J. L. Kaylor
Tabernacle Church
Ladies Missionary Society
J.N. Johnson
Judge Emory Speer Under Fire In Georgia Inquiry
A congressional panel in Macon investigates US District Judge Emory Speer of Georgia over thirty years on the bench. Charges include bias, extra jurisdiction, and conflicts of interest involving his son in law, with supporters hoping the inquiry preserves the judge’s reputation amid a national spotlight.
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Georgia
Macon
Congress
Emory Speer
United States District Courts
District of
Supreme Court of the United States
St. Paul
Patrick Henry
Daniel Webster
Speer
Banner Class II Seeks Regular Attendance at First Baptist
First Baptist church teachers implement a novel incentive to boost Sunday School turnout. A banner prize will go to the class with the highest regular attendance, the most members, and at least seventy five percent Bibles among attendees. The first award will be given in a few Sundays as classes strive for excellence.
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First Baptist Church
Lost note for 275 dollars in Carrollton Ga notice
Lost note for 275.00 on Robert and Young Houseworth in favor of Mrs Nancy Black. Return to J R Common and receive reward at Carrollton Route 5 115 pd 2t.
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Robert and Young Houseworth
Nancy Black
J. R. Common
Carrollton
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Mattie Sheibley
A. & M. School
Council Proceedings
Martha Washington
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
American Press Association
South
Virginia
Fairfax
Tle
J P. Morgan
Daughters of the American Revolution
New York City
Tabernacle Baptist Church
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