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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
1
A renting agent advertises office space in The First National Bank Building promising new customers and favorable perception. Rental includes heat light janitor service and ice water with a single bill.
On July 5 Commissioner of Roads and Revenues J N P Braswell submitted resignation to Gov Hoke Smith effective August 15. The note praises his three years of service, cites savings and businesslike management, and calls for an election to fill the vacancy with several candidates expected.
Last Thursday evening the First Baptist Church hosted a delightful musical program by organist George L. Hamrick and soprano Miss Sadie Merrell. The newly installed grand organ impressed the audience, and the young performers drew praise from pastor and parishioners.
The Jones Orchestra Concert travels to Carrollton on July 13 and 14 with a Friday matinee at 3 pm. All Carroll County children are urged to attend. those unable to pay can obtain free Friday matinee tickets from ministers Reva D A Sox W E Dozier RA Edmondson JM Radford FJ Dodd WW Roop Thos W Dimmock SA Lyle.
Epworth League holds a Sunday meeting appointing Miss Edna Cook to succeed Malcolm Pace due to his nonattendance. A fourth Friday literary gathering is set and Edna Cook will lead the group next Sunday. A moonlight picnic on Friday on Butler Martin’s lawn is announced with arrival at 7:00 PM at the Court House and chaperoned by Mrs. C. H. Stewart and Mrs. H. G. Lowrey.
Sunday services at 11 a m feature a Prelude In F Offertory and a sermon titled Some of the Sins of Carrollton by Pastor. An 8 p m program titled How to Save Carrollton follows with Reed, and the church urges all members to attend. An upcoming Jones Orchestra visit July 18 and 14 promises an interesting performance for Carrollton residents.
The Atlanta Journal spotlights traffic officer Earnest Thornton at Peachtree and Edgewood, praising his neat appearance and dependable service. Thornton, 50 percent on appearance and 50 on efficiency, earns respect from peers and the public. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thornton and has resided in Atlanta for two years.
Rev J S Jinkins will fill the pulpit at the first Methodist church Sunday at 11 am and 8 pm, drawing large crowds. The 3rd quarterly conference of the year was held in Carrollton with Mrs Mary Harris and Bishop W A Candler delivering talks. A Carrollton delegation attended the district conference at Double Springs reporting a great turnout and success.
Advertises limited time sale of a feather bed weighing 36 pounds and a pair of pillows totaling 6 pounds for 10 dollars cash with order. Beds described as new feathers only with A. C. A ticking. Refunds offered if not as advertised. Promote direct from manufacturer in Covington Georgia with Bank of Newton County reference.
The Jones Orchestra Concert Co. performs at Chau tauqua Auditorium next Thursday and Friday July 13 and 14 with a matinee Friday at 3 pm. The group aims to entertain educate and inspire children of Carroll County with outstanding playing and singing.
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