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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
8
Local items include visits by Dr Claud Griffin and Mrs J C Newell in Atlanta, church society meetings, drug store notices, flower orders, garden seeds, and upcoming sales. Several townspeople travel to Columbus and Atlanta, while others plan purchases of mares and blankets. A pony contest reminder, obituaries, and local business changes complete the record.
Mr. Zion Rev R H Robb preached here Sunday and the Epworth League was led by Mr Roy Martin Sunday evening. Miss Dora Johnson of Bowdon visited Miss Roberta Dunagan Saturday and Sunday. Misses Ophie and Bonnie Morris of Bowdon spent the weekend with homefolks. Mrs J L Robb and children returned Friday from an extended visit in Tennessee. Mr and Mrs W J Crawford visited friends and relatives in Tallapoosa this week.
Notice is given that on the 31st day of January 1914 at the residence 3.5 miles west of Banning and 2.5 miles south of Cross Plains on the Moore Ferry road in Carroll County 5th Land District two yearlings one red hornless and about 250 pounds one dark brindle male yearling about 200 pounds were taken up January 15 1914 and will be sold as estray property. Anyone claiming the yearlings may call at the house pay expenses and take them. J S Heath.
Solid Comfort explains how delays in fixing glasses cause eye strain and irritation. We offer fast service with eye testing and scientifically fitted glasses, promising no reexamination needed.
The Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday service at 11 a m on January 25 1914 with the sermon The Foolish ness of Preaching and an 7 p m subject Holding Down the Truth. Wednesday night prayer meetings outline Revelation with The Seven Seals as this week’s topic and The Seven Trumpets planned next week Come and worship with us.
Henry Ward Beecher muses that happiness is not life’s end but character is. He argues flowers lack souls, forgiveness is inseparable from forgetting, and self-respect avoids dwelling on the good. Wisdom is the result not the residue of past ages, and anger reveals truth in words spoken.
E. T. Steed C S S informs teachers that he is prepared to enter into contracts for the year 1914. The notice serves as an official communication regarding upcoming agreements and terms. No further details provided in the fragment.
Rent storefront space in Lowell area with optional residence. Apply at W. L. Nix Carrollton Route 2 for details and leasing terms.
An old advertisement touts Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy for old sores and various ailments. It claims the product relieves pain and heals simultaneously with a price of 25 cents or one dollar for larger bottles.
Wanted ad seeking a boy to learn feeding the printing press, another to study typesetting and display work, and a small boy to assist with general tasks around a printing plant. Signed RR Lee Sharpe.
Pig described as black with white feet and white forehead spots, Berkshire stock, arrived at the house about three weeks ago. Contact K. S. Beavers, Maple Street, for details or return.
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