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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
7
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana reports she suffered for a year with constant back and side pain that kept her awake at night. After taking Cardus her pain lessened, she regained ability to straighten up and resume work. Cardui is also advertised for female complaint relief. NC-133
Local notes record a sequence of Sunday visits and Saturday night activities in Carrollton including Mrs. W N Nicholson with her mother Mrs BE Chance, Daniell and family at multiple homes, and a moonlight picnic at Mr HM Hughs. The column notes a fever affecting Mr Carl Chandler and mentions births with Mr and Mrs C C Fitts welcoming son Charles.
Seven young men were arrested for imbibing and adulterating branch water during a singing event at Indian Creek. Mrs. W. F. Johnson spent Monday with Mrs. M. W. Teague. J. R. Ford and family took a trip to Tallaponss Ingt. Lizzie Dimnellia remains on the list. Axbery Smith and mother visited J. R. Ford and family. J. W. Wright and family visited Robert Wright in Alabama. Lilus Buiter, whose key was broken, is recovering. There is whooping cough again in the settlement. Willie Bates and family visited James Bearden and family in Harrison County.
A rural correspondent writes from Ashburn Georgia describing extreme heat and drought in Carroll County. The writer laments lack of rain since June 5 and poor corn yields while noting the hardship of fertilizer costs. The letter frames Carroll County as a beloved home and compares it to receiving a letter from home.
A memorial from West View Sunday School members honors J A Lyle who served seventeen years as superintendent. He is praised as gentle and caring, especially toward children, and his loss noted as serious for the school. Resolutions commit to inscribe the tribute on school records and send copies to family and local papers.
Local residents from Carrollton, Florence, Bremen, Smyrna and nearby towns visited relatives and friends around Fruithurst and Cross Plains. The week saw multiple family visits, dinners, and small trips including stops in Carrellton, Bremen, and Sangamo.
Obituaries notice appearing in Free Press offers free submissions under 150 words. Any content exceeding 150 words is charged at one cent per word, with the sender responsible for the payment. The notice invites readers to send copy and payment details for obituary cards of Tharik’s.
Mr G T Stone and family and Mr J B Jackson and families enjoyed ice cream Saturday night. Attended singing at Indian Creek Sunday. Miss Tempi and Helle Stone stayed with Miss Cora Belle Jackson. James Stone visited Grady Garrett Sunday morning. Gr Crows, Annie and Emmis visited W Heard county Sunday. Ellie Stone fell and injured her hand Saturday night. Lena Jackson and daughter visited Mrs Lena Jackson and daughter Saturday. Marl Fike and family Sunday with Ginerett family. Elfie Stone, Lena Jackson, Pen Uphehireh, Minnie Wilhony with Mrs Dele Garrett Sunday afternoon. Gravel Creek correspondent notes.
Bold Springs residents share visits with neighbors and relatives across Haralson county. Notable names include Mr and Mrs G M L Spence, Wiley McCain, J W Jones, Annie Spence, Myth Stovall, Olin Carroll, Newt Spence, and Bertha Dibean. Max J Witcher is improving after a recent accident. Master Fird Rowe suffers from a broken arm. A social supper was enjoyed at BR Diecon’s home Saturday night.
An announcement invites AID singers and supporters to attend a July second Sunday affday at Thirntion aivnty, thrice and one half miles west of Tromen. Details are sparse but the call to participate is clear.
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