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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

8

Roopyville School Progress Under Prof Homer Loftin

In Roopyville Route 1 the local school advances under Prof Homer Loftin with about 65 pupils enrolled. The community records numerous visits and illnesses, noting Mrs S J Craven’s continued illness, upcoming move of Cleve Smith, and social visits among residents. A Sunday School was organized at the new school house with preaching by Loftin and Sacred Harp singing scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Homer Loftin Johnie Warren Cleve Smith G. W. Merrell Carollton J. Craven Carrollton Frank Merrell Lydia Aderhold Jah Lewis Craven Jocent Morgan Mamie Craven Rosie Davis S. J. Craven Sam Craven Evelyn Ragland Bessie Merrell John Farmer Emmett Knapp Sam Clay Ojit Ragland Roopville Jeff Lewis Jim Hinesley Vera Morgan Luke Yarbrough Good People of Welcome New School House Sacred Harp Kybody Toe

Lee's Chapel Singing Evening and Local Happenings

Last Sunday afternoon was regu lar singing at Lee's Chapel with a large crowd and good singing. Mrs. W.T. Lee helped his father in law, Mr. B. H. Johnson, gather wood this week. Mrs. A. F. Crumbley hosted a birthday quilting and sugar boiling night. The lice orchestra provided music enjoyed by all, especially the fire writer. School under Prof. Walker progresses well. Miss Fannie Lee back to school. Miss Floy Gurrell visits Miss Annie Lizzie Crook. Mr. and Mrs. Pellie McWhorter traveled to Lee with their daughter, Mrs. Jesse Barnes, of near Bethesda. Rev. T. A. Bonner left for Haley, Ala.

WT. Lee B. H. Johnson A. FE. Crumbley Lice Walker Fannie Lee Floy Gurrell A Ville Annie Lizzie Crook Pellie McWhorter Lee Jesse Barnes Bethesda

Bonner Sons and Clower Referenced in Birmingham Context

The note mentions W. A. Bonner and Ian O. Bonner and asks why E. P. Clower is so carried away with Birmingham, signaling a local or social interest without additional factual details. The fragment implies connections among these individuals in a Birmingham setting.

Dressrs W. A Ian O. Bonner E. P. Clower Birmingham RED Nead

Glenloch Community Notes Show No Measles in School

Glenloch reports the measles in the school were a mistake and Elsie is improving, able to sit up in bed. Social news includes Mr R B Stuffman and Ate, Homer Fleming at a Roppville singing, a Friday night party at Jim McCalman’s, and various Sunday visits and plans for next Sunday singing.

Glenloch Elsie Ison R. B. Stuffman Homer Fleming Roppville Jim McCalman L. J Walfman Ataepiet R. B Eddie ‘Brown O. M. B. Taylor Grady Almian

Mrs Wallis and Viola Return to Bowdon Junction

Mrs Wallis and her daughter Viola have returned home after a stay in South Georgia. O F Lambert is the new postmaster at Bowdon Junction, taking charge Monday. A new Baptist church nears completion and Sunday School reports good attendance despite bad weather and illness. Clarence Reid spent Saturday and Sunday in Carroll and a circulating library movement there gains support as a laudable countywide project.

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Local Social Notes From Shiloh Area

Shiloh reports show Nellie Williamson visiting Tempie and Belle Stone on Sunday night. Williamson relatives, including Seb Williamson and family, spent time with Mr. Williamson and kin. Camilla Hard day hosted by Miss Bond with Will Johnson and William son in attendance. William son and A W Williamson hosted on Sunday. Jeff Buchanan and family stayed with Babe Buchanan over the weekend. Callie Williamson visited Wednesday night with Ola Williams. Pearlie Ham and related households appear in nearby social notices.

Nellie Williamson Tempie Belle Stone Seb Williamson Mr. Williamson Camilla Har Miss Bond Will Johinson Williamson A. W. Williamson Jeff Buchhanan Babe Buchanan Callie Williamson Ola Williams Cebie Johnson

Temple Route 1 School Notes and Local Updates

Temple Route 1 community notes recount Miss Agnes Higgins guiding 32 pupils at the school with a new floor. Plans for a debating society loom as Lawrence Henry and wife move today. Grandi McCall is ill and Little J White and Miss Jene Cooks are mentioned in local gossip. Center Point will hold the fourth Sunday preaching. Joe McWhorter from Carrollton expected next weekend. several locals attended last Sunday’s singing.

Schasl Agnes Higgins Hidett Laawrence Henry Grandi McCall Center Point Owen McCalminding J. €. White Temple Jene Cooks Rhuey Muse Joe McWhorter Carrollton Son

Local Social Notes Stir With Weekend Visits

A weekend roundup shows Hannahs work in progress and Dr Saturday o enjoyed by a present. Alvin Riley is listed on the sick list for the week. Mesdenics Sallie Winkles and Margaret Huett visited Mrs Kate Riley. Allen Scher and family spent Sunday with his father Newton Sticher. John Cosby’s family also visited their son Fred Cosby.

Saturday Alvin Riley Sallie Winkles Margaret Huett Kate Riley Allen Scher Newton Sticher John Cosby Fred Cosby Fountain and Family iMes Jasper Sticher

Card of Thanks and Car for Sale Notice

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of a son. It lists family names and blessings. Also offers a Fourth-Ninety Chevrolet five passenger touring car for quick sale with terms to reliable parties and contact at the office.

Waltham 7 Jewels Gold Filled Case Sold At Special Price

Creel and Harper of 7 Newnan Street Carrollton Georgia offer a Waltham 7 Jewels pocket watch with a 20 year gold filled case at a special price of 11 590 dollars.

Waltham Creel & Harper Newnan St

Notice to Debtors and Creditors of R H Buchanan Estate

Georgia Carroll County notice to all debtors of the estate of R H Buchanan to settle accounts and to all creditors to present claims for settlement. Dated January 2, 1917. H Strickland administrator of estate of R H Buchanan, deceased.

Georgia Carroll County R. H. Buchanan H. ©. Strickland

Leave to Sell Land in Carroll County Georgia

Georgia Carroll County forms administrators E P and J W Stone of W P Stone estate seek leave to sell lands belonging to deceased. All interested parties cited to show cause by the first Monday in February 1917 why the application should not be granted. January 5 1917 W J McKean Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County E. P J. W. Stone W.J, Mieeican

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Roopyville Lee's Chapel Bowdon Junction Shiloh Ole Buch Susie Williamson Om Williamison N Roopville Stella Kieper Missie Hammoend Pera Johnson Irene Williamson This Place Ruth Musick iLorene Miran Dean Dan Brown Lowell Jesse Mote Johnson's Grape Rudy Buchanan L. W. Dean Bowdon Sallie Buchanan Jett Buchanan Iam Raymond Williamson Harry Heidley W. A. Johnoon J. A. Hammond Misa Peardie A. G. Ayers John W. Baskin CO Travis & Moncrief Over Peoples Bank Hannah Dr. Cook Cook H. G. Cook Carrollton, Ga Justice Court The Carroll Free Press Newnan St. Carrollton, Ga
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