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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
4
Next Sunday July 4 in the morning, the third quarterly communion service will be held with full attendance expected. Parents may have their children baptized at the same service and church membership may be offered. The pastor cites a biblical confession before men and heavenly reward.
An obituary notes Sister Mice Reddingfield born January 28 189 and died January 1915 near Macedonia she married W J Beddingfield in August 1889 and left six children The notice wishes blessings for the bereaved and mentions church history In other items B Lee Sharpe leads a fair event with 60 boys to pull off specialties and Bowdon boys to perform July festivities with local organizers and contestants.
A tribute to dogs loyalty describing a pet that shields friends endures hunger and scorn, followed by a notice that Boy Scouts and other participants must assemble at the fair grounds by 8 am Saturday wearing badges for the big event and a hardware store update from Carrollton Hardware Co.
Complete Elgin watch, guaranteed, 16 size, seven jewels, nickel screw back bezel case. Was 5.50, now 94.50. Creel and Harper.
H N Spence cashier of Carrollton Bank swears the attached statement is true per bank books. Sworn and subscribed before C B Lassetter NP Carrollton Ga on July 1 1915.
Mrs Warren Meadows hosted a picture party Tuesday for Mrs Thomas Talmadge of Forsyth, guest of her daughter Mrs Hillam Tyus, with friends Mrs Howard Clark and Mrs Hilton Tyus among the attendees. A later sewing party at Mrs W S Rogers’s home featured nasturtium decorations and a punch serve with guests including Mrs Will Fielder and many local residents.
Mr and Mrs J H McDaniel hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday marking his fiftieth. About fifty friends and relatives attended at Healing Springs. Guests enjoyed a hearty feast and a visit to a nearby mineral spring before departure, with warm wishes for many more happy years.
A delightful Card Club gathering occurred Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. B. M. Long. Red rambler roses decorated the rooms. Mrs. Shirley Boykin won the highest score, while Mrs. T. A. Herndon took the consolation. Present: Mrs. Francis Long, Mrs. Shirley Boykin, Mrs. Oscar Hay, Mrs. Ruth Kramer, Mrs. John Lowrey, Mrs. Harry Bickford, Mrs. Joe Aycock, and Mrs. T. A. Herndon. A hot luncheon of fried chicken, potato chips, biscuits, cucumber salad, crackers, pickles, and tea followed.
Mrs D T Robinson of Atlanta attended a theatre party hosted by Mrs John Stewart on Wednesday afternoon at Bunita. Guests enjoyed a picture play followed by tea in the Red Grass Drug Store tea room turned into a sunflower garden with blossoms and greenery. Also promoted were stationery samples and legal blanks available at the Free Press office for notes mortgages deeds bonds and court blanks.
A fragmentary lyric praising the act of smiling as the human treasure and source of happiness. It contrasts a smiling face with barren imagery, notes the face’s kinship to angels, and urges perseverance with a cheerful, steady smile across life’s path.
Announcement advertises a Temple versus Bowden baseball game at the A. and M. Fair grounds Carrollton on Saturday July 3 at 9 30 am. It promotes a July 3 celebration and claims no extra admission charge for spectators.
G W Burnett prints a public statement from Dr J M L Stucklad who is ill in an Atlanta hospital. He has left his accounts with Burnett and asks debtors to come forward and pay what is owed. The note requests prompt payment under the circumstances.
We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness during the last sickness and death of our dear father. Each act and word was appreciated. May God bless you all. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shackelford, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Story.
Readable fragments show figures for demand notes and deposits. Mentions demand deposits, certificates of deposit, cashier's checks, postal orders, and funds in thousands. Several totals appear including 815 681.17 and 518 681.17 in a likely bank statement style entry.
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