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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1917

Page

2

Miller's Academy and Local Gossip Notice

Mr R B Raburn and family motor to Rorky Mount Sunday. Messrs J C Cook and Hubert McEwen sick with chickpox. Mrs J A Wughens returned home to Simon ton's mill after five weeks here. J J Yolland and Gon Weems spent weekend in Newnan. Miss Boyce Rowland visited Carrollton last week. Large crowd at preaching last Sunday with a fine sermon. Preaching next Sunday afternoon and choir practice Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Billie Vans and daughter Daisy of Coverdale visiting. W W Entrokin hosted a large party Saturday evening with games and tea. It seems folks are nervous to attend church but go to the pictures. Preacher, practice what you preach.

R. B. Raburn Mount Sumiay J.C. Cook Hubert McEwen J. A. Wughens Simonton Billie Vans Daisy Coverdale W. W. Entrokin

Whitespace Filled Social Links In Whitesburg Notes

Whitesburg community notes detail visits and gatherings among residents including Mr G T Stone and son George, Mrs Ola Williams, Pearl Gray family, Allen Williamson, Jim Stone, and others over a weekend. Local crop damage reported from a hall incident. multiple Sunday visits and Saturday night singing events mentioned with neighbors and relatives.

G. T. Stone George Carrollton Jim Stone Allen Willinmaon Gera Willinmaon Tiov Ano A. %. Williamson Ola Williams Pearl Gray Dunlap Musick

Warren and Davis Families Gather for Weekend Visits

Liberty residents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Davis and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Arthur. The Warren family from Bowdon and Bar ge visiting relatives, with Olivia Lillie and Thelma Warren staying with Warrand sisters. Kermet Warren returned to Grovetown Ga after a six week visit with kin.

W. C. Davis Leonard Arthur G. If. Warren Kermet Grovertown Euclood McGuire Mt. View G. R. McGuire Olivia Lillie Thelma Warren Barge Apnet Misses Lee Ollie Warrad Cliffe Lillo Rainwater Bowdon Mra Lee Annie Warren Tallapoosa A. T. Warren Newnan Palmetto J. W .Lovvorn High Point W. M. Lovvorn Alma Warren Grovetown

Sunday School and Singing Meeting at 8:40 A M

Bill Arp notes a Sunday gathering for Sunday School and singing next Sunday at 8 40 oclock with all invited. He reports crops look well especially corn and lists visits between local families. Several residents hosted or visited relatives over the weekend and notes two ice cream suppers at local homes.

Malaria Chill Tonic Promoted by Red Cross Drug Store

An advertisement touts a malaria remedy called Chill Tonic said to ease chills and fevers with purifying iron, claiming it boosts appetite, strength and energy. Marketed by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton, Georgia.

Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton

Community notes and marriages in Carrollton area

A Carrollton reader recalls social visits and weddings in Bowden Junction and nearby towns. T N Hallard and family, Mrs Fannie Barnea, G W Caldwell, G W Fuller, Jack Creel, Lina Creel Ingram, Gertrude Grizzard, Arthur Treadwell, Addie Akon, and John Marchman are mentioned with congratulations. The letter also notes a recent rain and a call to support the country’s cause.

Dear Free Press T. N. Hallard William Newton Janes Woodrow Fannie Barnea G. W. Caldwell G. W. Fuller Jack Creel Lina Creel Link Ingram Gertrude Grizzard Arthur Treadwell Addie Akon Bowden Junction Arthur John Marchman Baturfay

Community notes from Carrollton and nearby towns

Sunday gatherings include Mr Cecil Levens with Ralph Wester and the Bass Duncan clan visiting George Stovall. An all day singing is planned at Pleasant Ridge next Sunday. Esoteric local items mention Hammond and Rev A H Thompson preaching, Musick family visits, and Prof W D Lee opening a school Monday. Multiple neighbors and families are cited with brief visits across Carrollton, Clem, Colemans Mill, Plug, and Atlanta.

Cecil Levens Ralph Wester Bass Duncan George Stovall Farnest Perdue Bertha Duncan Idella Olive Mae McCalman Clif Acre Clem Will Roberson Harngst Perdue Ruby Smith Carrollton

Social notes from Cross Plains and Clem area

Roopville residents J. O. Hinesley and son Roy visited Cross Plains Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Horton of Banning were guests of A. Borders Sunday. Oliver and Miss Johnnie Lou Webb of Clem visited Mrs. Limis Sunday. Mattie Sue Gladney of Carrollton visited Agnes Borders. Miss Iane Muller, recently ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. D. M. Borders visited her mother in Banning Saturday and Sunday. Grace Fuller plans an extended visit to Atlanta next week. Rubert Hinesley has returned home to Noopville after a stay in the community.

J. O. Hinesley Roy Roopville Cross Plains Robert Horton Banning Borders Oliver Misa Johnnie Lou Webb Clem Limis Misa Mattie Sue Gladney Carrollton Agnes Borders Iane Muller D. M. Borders Grace Fuller Atlanta Rubert Hinesley Noopville

Foley Kidney Pills Restore Health Says Solomon Bequette

Solomon Bequette of Plat River Missouri writes that two years ago he was bedbound and Foley Kidney Pills straightened him up. He notes rheumatic pains and swollen muscles signal kidney trouble and claims the pills provide prompt relief sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton.

Solomon Bequette Plat River Foley Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton

Local Obituaries and Community Notices from Oak Ridge South

June 18 death of Mr. Joe Huckers at Oak Ridge South. Funeral at New Lebanon church led by Rev. J. M. D. Stallings. wife by his side. Baby Merlin Griffin died seven days short of one year, buried at Oak Grove. Lois and Ruth Nix, Misses Mattie and Ruby Hudson, and others noted in Sunday visits and gatherings. Community names include Burna Griffin, Merlin, Star Point, Cross Plains, and Lyle family.

Joe Huckers New Lebanon Church J. M. D. Stallings Burna Griffin Merlin Jesus Oak Grove Mises Lois Ruth Nix Mattie Ruby Hudson Leone Naunie Mae Josie Little Ethel Eugenia Yeager Roy T. A. Griffin Cross Plains Anne Lou Rldson Star Point Ruby Eldson Oscar Mote GT. Lyle James Little J. TD. Lyle

Sunday religious service draws large crowd at Methodist church

Rev Green of Whitesburg led services at the Methodist church Sunday attracting a large crowd. The sick list includes Mrs Nannie Tyson and Mr Neel Boyd. Local families and guests shared meals and visits, with several members seen at homes of the Boyd, Connell, Rowell, Horsley and Hall families. Irene Boyd of Villa Rica returned home after visiting Hulett relatives.

Methodist Church Green Whitesburg Nannie Tyson Neel Boyd Ben Jones Reese Jones Johnnis Boyd Nora Jones Mary Rowell W. D. Jones Roy Green Sowell T. F. Connell Roy. Green Hearn Tinesley Nora Joe Horsley G. T. Hall Mr. Smith Agnat Villa Villa Rica Hulett

Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised in Carrollton

A crudely worded drug notice touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a remedy for indigestion biliousness and bloating. It claims cleansing the bowels sweetening the stomach and arousing the liver and lists a Carrollton Georgia drug store as the seller.

Foley I A Crosa Drug Store Carrollton

Shiloh Social Roundup of Neighboring Visits

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Futrer spent weekend with J T Shoemake and family. Alfred Williamson and family hosted near Roopville. A Z Williamson hosted and Jack and Mrs Folds visited Dunlap Musick family. Annie Belah and Mac Johnson stayed with Belle and Beulah Shoemake. Tom Futrel visited Buren Shoemake. Peggie Ray stayed with Mamie and Stella Harper. Will and Annie Johnson spent Sunday with uncle Dave Johnson. Leona Hendrix spent Sunday afternoon with Morlis Shoemake. Ella Hanvey visited Camilla Harper. Singing at John Deans birthday night delighted attendees.

Lonie Johnson T. Johnson Messrs Allen Williamson Jim Stone Laur Hammonds Will Johnson Slater Annie Dave Johnson Tempio Rollo Stone Mamlo Stella Harper John Dean Wilbur Futrer J. T. Shoemake Alfred Williamson Roopville A. Z. Williamson Jack Folds Dunlap Musick Belah Mac Johnson Belle Beulah Shoemake Tom Futrel Buren Shoemake Peggie Ray Mamioc Will Annie Johnson Leona Hendrix Morlis Shoemake Ella Hanvey Camilla Harper

Thedford's Black Draught Saves Desperate Patient

Terribly swollen Rossville Georgia case reports a man weighing 165 pounds who fell to 110 pounds after abdominal injury. After three doctors failed to relieve constipation, a castor oil regimen failed. A big dose of Thedford's Black Draught produced relief and rapid recovery. The testimonial attributes the cure to Black-Draught.

Rossville Kate Lee Able Thedford NCBI

Wayside Heaed County Weather and Local Gatherings

Warm spell with showers last week. Sunday School picnic at the school house before the third Sunday in July. Crop prospects improving. Mr T W Smith and wife visited his parents at Ephesus Carroll county last weekend. Picnic at Wortham's mill reported fine. Singing evening Sunday July 8 at this place. Rev J H Bailey of Franklin to preach third Sunday evening at three. All invited. Mr Lent Eloy to conduct prayer service next Sunday at eight p.m.

T. W. Smith W. T. Smith Ephesus Carroll County Lnst Wortham’s Mill J. HW. Bailey Franklin Lent Eloy

Local Social News Notes From Buffalo Area

Miss Carrie Mac Fielder was a guest of Mrs. Bonnie Gann Tuesday. Several visits and friendships are listed among local families. Mention of typhoid fever cases noted in the vicinity.

Carrie Mac Fielder Bonnie Gann Carrie Mac Bonner Carrie Mae Fielder Franting Bonner Dora Hogan Henry Gann Olin Lee Chambers Smith Bonner

Toby's Honey and Tar Relief for Hay Fever

A reader from Creston Ohio reports long term asthma relief with Toby's Honey and Tar, saying it loosens phlegm and helps sleep without opiates. Sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton Georgia. Also notes subscription renewals for the Free Press.

Astha C. E. Schaaf Creston Toby Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton

Daniell Family and Friends Visit Nearby Towns

Mr F H Daniell and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs 5 P Den iell and wife. Minnie Maxwell and Millie Driver spent weekend in Atlanta with friends. Miss Jowell Daniell stayed with Miss Hushio Mansard. A J Fineher and family visited Mr and Mrs W H Swofford. Messia Qacar and Bruce Tyson from South Georgia stay near Bill Arp. Minnie Lee guest of Clara Daniels Sunday. H D Swofford and wife of Villa Rica visited W H Swofford. Mr Jy Daniell made a business trip to Douglasville Tuesday. Mrs F I Daniell spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Tom Lee.

F. H. Daniell Minnie Lee Clara Daniels H. D. Swofford Villa Rica W. H. Swofford Me. J. Ky Daniell Douglasville Daniell Tom Lee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miller's Academy Ang Mra George Stons Suondaay Eli Webb Miss Till Tumby Misaes Mamio Faith Sue Knight Misses Johnson J. A. Hammonds Liberty Alroady Gable Jd. Y. Daniell Lassetter P. Miller S. ©. Stovall J. A. Webb Howard Watkins Bomer Watkins Cool Springs Jim Swofford John Aderhold Robert Long Ellen Aderhold Clifford Webly Altin Pilgrim Oscar Tyson South Georgia John IT. Brown Alas Parr Emma Mendle Stovall E. J. Willama Claude Daniell Willig Shaddix Mary John Bob Lou P. S J. N. Johnson Ewe €. Hammond A. H. Thompson New Springs Hoard County Colbert Musick Coleman's Mill Masters Omer Allen Fonter Paul Musick Stole Covender Odessa Beatrice Dorough Plug Wade Lewis Helton Grady Ward W. D. Lee Nob. FY Musick J. BR Dorough W. L Tazarus Oak Ridge—South Shiloh Heaeed Buffalo News Free Press Dog River Thane Carrollton Drug Company Macon Daily Telegraph Macon The Penn Mutual Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Philadelphia United States Georgia GEO. T. Lovvorn Carrollton, GA Bagley & Willett General Agents Fourth National Bank
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