Beneficent Work of the Y M C A’s Organization
The article extols the Y M C A as a vital force serving young men, detailing how branches in cities offer reading rooms, recreation, and support. It describes a central reporting network to aid newcomers and notes Carrollton’s representative, Mr. R. F. Hyatt, urging community tip-offs about departures to ease transitions. The piece praises the organization’s thoroughness and calls for public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Methodist Missionary Society Meeting Program
The Missionary Society of the M. E. church plans a 4 p.m. meeting in the Sunday School rooms on Monday July 7. Scripture lesson Micah 6 8. Speakers include Mrs Styles on Religion and Morality Mrs Al Upshaw on Candler College in Havana Mrs Foster on Gulf Coast Missions and a duet by Mrs Tanner and Mrs Bass. Mrs Steed will speak on Extension of Foreign Work and Mrs Stewart on Extension of Home Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Micah
Styles
Candler College
Havana
al Upshaw
Gulf Coast Missions
Foster
Tanner
Bass
Steed
Stewart
Slim crowd on first Tuesday in Carrollton hints at record August turnout
A slim First Tuesday crowd in Carrollton drew jokes from County Commissioner Broom about giving one more chance. He said if attendance improves next time he’ll not have any more First Tuesdays, suggesting a record turnout may occur in August as people await the Fourth of July celebration.
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Tuesaday Carrollton
Broom
Farmers' Institute Saturday July 12 in Carrollton
A farmers' Institute will be held in Carrollton Saturday July 12 under the State College of Agriculture. Representatives of the college will be on hand to carry on the work and a large attendance is hoped for. Mc. E. T. Jackson, president of the Boys Corn Clubs, says all club members are expected to be present for discussions of interest and value to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Carrollton
State College of Agriculture
Mc. E. T. Jackson
Boys Corn Clubs
Carroll County Prospects for a Prosperous Crop Year
Reports from visitors to other regions praise Carroll county for strong crop prospects. Cotton is clean and weather favorable, though not unusually forward. If corn yields match expectations, exceeding plantings suggest little will be shipped out next year. Overall, 1913 is seen as a prosperous year with cautious current measures and bright fall business outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Pope
Carrall County
Miss Thomasson Shower Honors Bride Elect Lada Thomasson
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Lada Thomasson, a bride-elect of the past week, hosted by Miss Annie Mae Perdue and Miss Vannie Phillips at Perdue's home. Guests enjoyed lawn entertainment, punch, a wishes activity, solo by Miss Christine Fitts, gifts for the bride, and cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lada Thomasson
Annie Mae Perdue
Vannie Phillips
Marie Perdue
Myrtie Jackson
Christine Fitts
Presbyterian Church Holds Third Quarterly Communion
The Presbyterian church will hold the third quarterly communion service next Sunday at the regular morning worship hour. All members are urged to attend, and parents with children to be baptized should present them at the start of the service. Pastor W. E. Dozier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Dozier
First Cotton Blooms Reported In Carroll Area
The first 1913 cotton blooms reached the Free Press office this week. Mr. A. M. Horton of route 4 delivered them Tuesday morning July 1. John H. Matthews reported blooms Wednesday. Weather is favorable and Carroll shows a very good outlook for a full crop, better than many neighboring sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press Office
A. M. Horton
Route 4
John H. Matthews
Carroll
Dr Robb to Preach on Roman Catholic Iun at Mt Zion
On the first Sunday in July Dr. R. H. Robb will preach at Mt. Zion on the subject of Roman Catholic iun. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Robb
Mt. Zion
Jones Becomes Doorkeeper For House Of Representatives
Mr W M Jones departed for Atlanta Monday to assume the duties of door keeper in the House of Representatives at this session of the legislature. Known as Uncle Bill by many, he fills the vacancy created by the death of Capt C W Worley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Jones
Atlanta
House of Representtatives
Uncle Bill
C. W. Worley
Thomasson Thomas Wedding Flourishes in Bristol Home
One of the season's prettiest home weddings united Miss Sara Thomasson and Mr. John Clifton Thomas of Bristol Tenn in a June twenty eighth ceremony at the bride's house. Guests signed a satin bridal book register, then enjoyed punch as violinists played and flower girls spread rose petals. Rev R A Edmondson conducted a tasteful parlor ceremony. the couple departed by 8 30 train for Atlanta Knoxville Bristol and other points amid generous gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Thomasson
John Clifton Thomas
Bristol
Tenn
Marie Travis
Nelle Meadows
Lucille Connor
William Adamson
Robert Foster
Merrell Causey
Selby Cramer
R. J. Gailsbreath
Constancy
Mendelsohn
Mary Hyatt
Estelle Veal
R.A. Edmondson
Story Telling Hour at Public Library Begins Friday
Miss Kate Slade will conduct a Friday Story Telling Hour for children at the Public Library Rooms from five to six o'clock starting next Friday the 11th lnst. Tickets, free on demand at Fitts' drug store, limit thirty attendees, first come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Slade
Fitts' Drug Store
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The subject for this meeting will be Home Mission Heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Barn Burned in Norris Barn Overnight Fire Destroys Structure
Fire discovered around nine o'clock destroyed the barn of Rv. H. C. Norris. About ten gallons of gasoline stored there exploded. Flames started in the negro’s quarters, but the dwelling was saved. Only the barn and its feed were lost. the fire department fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rv. H.C. Norris
Revival at Christian Church Leads Week of Services
The Christian Church hosts Rev. J. H. Wood, state convention secretary, for a week of revival meetings. Services are at 11 p.m. and 8 p.m. daily and continue through Sunday with strong attendance and reported good outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wood
The
Christian Church Revival
Christian Church
Wood
Some Good Oats Record Crop Noted In South
The best oats yield reported is 113 and one half bushels per acre by W W Beavers route 6. W A Nixon previously announced 100 bushels per acre. Abner Nixon, last year’s Boys Corn Club winner, achieved 88 bushels per acre. The piece praises Abner and envisions South agricultural progress with more farmers like him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Beavers
Route 6
W. A. Nixon
Abner Nixon
Baseball Games July Fourth and Fifth at the Fairgrounds
Baseball games are planned for tomorrow and Saturday at the fairgrounds with Carrollton boys facing Woodward Sumver Company from Atlanta. The Gate City team also plays, totaling five games. Morning starts at 9 30 as afternoons are reserved for races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Carrollton Boys
Woodward Sumver Company
Atlanta
Gate City Boys
Singing School Opens at Central Church in Carrollton
A singing school begins at the Central church on Tanner street next Monday night July 7 for five nights a week over three weeks. Ross Mullins will teach. If choir members attend all fifteen nights Carrollton's singing will greatly improve. See Mr Homer Lewis or Mr George Fleming to subscribe.
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Carrollton
Tanner Street
Ross Mullins
Homer Lewis
George Fleming
Veteran journalist Perry returns to Campbells News
Hon Ben F Perry founder of Cherokee Advance at Canton Ga takes over Campbells News Fairburn and rejoices to rejoin the Fourth Estate. A well known editor in Georgia, Perry previously left the Advance for the state treasury department and is welcomed back by fellow editors. Come to see us its cool in here Fitts Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Perry
Cherokee Advance
Canton
Campbells News
Fairburn
The
Advance
State Treasury Department
Perry
Fitts Drug Store
Cheaper Insurance Rates Coming to Carrollton Soon
The Southeastern Underwriters Association agreed to re rate Carrollton soon, with rates cut by 10 to 12 percent. Jim Dempsey, Carrollton’s electrical inspector, returns from Atlanta and says the re-rater will visit in a few days. Approvals from Dempsey will be accepted, and new rates are expected within six weeks, saving property holders thousands annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Underwriters’ Association
Carrollton
Jim Dempsey
Atlanta
Dempsey
Central Baptist Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Central Baptist Church offers morning and evening sermons. 11 a.m. topic Sowing and Reaping from Galatians 6 7-8. 8 p.m. The Way to Heaven from Jeremiah 6 16. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Porter and deacons meet Monday evening. Ladies Missionary meeting Monday at 8 p.m. Young peoples meeting Tuesday. Theme Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it urging attendance per Hebrews 10 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Meeting
Christ
Heb
Public Library Benefit at Bonita Theatre Nets Profit
The Bonita theatre benefit Tuesday from 2 to 10 was run by the Public Library Book Committee with local ladies assisting. The house was full, and a profit of twenty three dollars was realized. Miss Winetta Weems won the prize for selling the most tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nc Library
Bonita Theatre
Botita
R. F. Hyatt
Winetta Weems
Death of Capt. C. W. Worley in Atlanta
Capt. C. W. Worley, longtime Carroll county resident and Confederate captain, died last Saturday night at Wesley Memorial hospital in Atlanta. He was buried Monday in the local cemetery after funeral services by Rev. R. A. Edmondson. An enthusiastic Mason, he had recently visited his son Will Worley in Atlanta.
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C. W. Worley
Carroll County
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Will Worley
Mr. Worley
Lumpkin County
Georgia
R. A. Edmondson
Masonic Fraternity
For Sale One Extra Good Cow with Young Calf
D H Cagle of Carrollton on Route 2 offers a well kept cow with a young calf for sale. The pair are described as healthy and suitable for farm use. Contact D H Cagle for price and arranging a viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Cagle
Carrollton
State Senator J T Hixon Heads Key Senate Committees
Hon J T Hixon, state senator, holds chairmanship of the Temperance committee and serves as vice chairman of the School for the Deaf and Internal Improvements committees. He is a member of Education Hygiene and Sanitation Constitutional Amendments and Agriculture committees. Representative Spence and Mr Beck are listed on various House committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hixon
Legislative Assembly
J. Randolph Anderson
Senate
Mr. Hixon
School For the
Spence
General Agriculture
Academy of the Blind
Beck
Burwell
Whitesburg Social Notes From Mrs. C. L. Kelley Air
Whitesburg locals recount visits of Dixie Askew and Lewia Harris. School Board appoints Miss Sanders to assist Prof. Ellen. district funds limit to two teachers next year. Obituary for J. H. Capps. Reports on guests, medical news, and local prominent residents including Dr. Willis Jones and Mrs. Otho Brantley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kelley
Miss Sanders
Chattanooga
Tenn
Elen
Prof
Ellen
Whitesburg
E. R. Minter
Toman
Bob Hollaway
Clarence Merk
New Hope
J. H. Capps
County Line
Capps
Nelle Glass
Willis Jones
Atlanta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Y. M.C. A’s Organization
Hyatt
Carrol County
Methodist Missionary Society
Miss Thomasson
Mr. W. M. Jones
House of Representatives
Thomasson
Thomas Wedding
Thomas
Knoxville
Story Telling Hour
Woman’s Missionary Society
Singing School
Campbell
Central Baptist Church
Eds
Young Peoples' Meeting
Public Library
Bonita
W. Worley
Lewia Harris
Tyre Jones
J. H. Bickerstaff
Martha Funderburk
Bowdon
Eva Jones
Grier
Otho Brantley
V. L. Brantiley
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