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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
Bowdon College confers the degree of Doctor of Divinity on Rev W W Roop at recent commencement marking the sixth such honor in its history. Roop long served as pastor in local Baptist churches and enjoys strong public esteem. The same ceremony awarded the degree of LL D to Bers B S Davis of Newnan.
President Lee of The F. E. and C. U. of A. will deliver a public address on Thursday July 8 at 10 o clock. The event invites all interested members of the community to attend and hear him speak.
The Georgia Legislature convened this week with many members introducing bills including a key measure for prompt payment of teachers. The editorial urges swift action and notes that other state employees are paid on time. Gov. Smith has tried to fix the issue and Gov. Brown supports movements to remove the difficulty.
Notice to teachers in Carroll County informs they have until September 13 to complete the summer term enabling attendance at the Teachers Institute. The item emphasizes deadline compliance and professional development.
In Carrollton residents praise the park as a place for health and happiness and call for nightly electric lights better drainage smooth winding walks and more seating. The Park Improvement Club meets next Wednesday July 7 and Mary Lon New plans a Young People's Club to support the efforts and broaden civic involvement.
Last Saturday night Mr. S months his sudden death a sad surprise to him aeton came to this years ago and has life ever been a model of storl ng worth and high moral citizen ship to the county. Though unassuming disposition he was steadfast in every purpose of right, Mr. Gaston leaves a wife and four children to mourn his rosa. The funeral services were conducted from the residence by Rev. A. W. Quillan pastor of the Methodist church. With a host of sorrowing friends we extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Bethany Christian Church schedules regular meetings next Saturday morning and evening and Sunday morning led by Pastor F. B. Powell with topics Take Heed The Overcoming Life and The Alchemy of Influence A wedding is planned at the church Saturday morning.
Revivals sweep Carrollton with four weeks at the Christian Church closing June 24 featuring music by Prots Timmons Hamrick Mullins Wheeler and others. Dr Colyer praised by a prominent local businessman as the town’s greatest preacher. Dr Robbins from Harlem Ga. begins at the First Methodist with daily services through next week. Hamp Sewell’s 299 copies to be used in meetings. Central Baptist Revival starts July 4 led by Rev I R Walker with possible assistance from Rev Oscar Fleming and Prof Mulliney.
Mrs Walker, a Christian woman known for kindness, died Saturday at 11 a m after years of illness. Funeral conducted by Revs Geo D Harris and W E Dozier of the First Baptist church. She is survived by her husband and two children drawing broad sympathy from many friends.
Miss Louise Roop hosted Miss Luna Merrell of Atlanta with friends last Friday night. Japanese lanterns lit the veranda as guests circulated for progressive conversation and five minute chats. A sweet course followed late, and an advertisement offered a horse for sale for cash through J G Buyers, Photographer, Atlanta Ga.
The Christian Church outlines a program to repaint the building, install a new baptistery and robing rooms by October, and add pews early next year. The revival emphasizes saving souls and improving surroundings, with services listed for Sunday at 10 o clock and sermons at Bethany Church and Carrollton.
Support appreciated and please examine the bank's financial statement found elsewhere in the paper. Patrons are thanked for contributing to business success and customers are invited to continue banking with First National Bank.
A note from Dr. E S Bringhurst of Carrollton Georgia urges careful reading of upcoming pages over weeks. He claims to provide proof for any statement and challenges readers to question unsupportable claims. The missive invites ongoing attention to improve the human condition.
A letter praising the council for proposing a ban on Sunday ice delivery amid widespread Sabbath desecration by church members. The writer decries Sunday travel and reading and urges strict enforcement as a positive step for the community.
Notice to those who have not yet filed tax returns. Books close June 20 under law but July 1 given to clear defaulters. July 1 first morning books will close and taxpayers must appear as defaulters. W D Lee R T Re invites prompt visit.
Card of Thanks. We desire in our bereavement siton and vicinity our sin appreciation for their kind s and sympathy shown us during the death of our dear husband, father and brother. May the good Lord protect them is our prayer, Mrs. S. B. Gaston and children, Wm. Gaston.
Weekly market notes detail egg prices at 22 cents per pound wholesale, 15 cents per dozen for hens, 30 cents for roosters, with several poultry types listed as plentiful and dull. Also mentions produce items and general commodities. J. D. Hamrick, M.D., Carrollton County physician and surgeon, lists services and contact numbers.
Local clothier Karl Merrell promotes prompt service and reliable garment care including dyeing repair cleaning and alterations. The shop emphasizes careful handling and customer trust while offering full garment services.
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