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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
1
The Carroll County Sunday School Association invites all county Sunday Schools to send delegates to the meeting at the Methodist Episcopal Church Carrollton on the first Sunday in August and the preceding Saturday. Programs will be announced later. T. W. Dimmock president and R. Lee Sharpe secretary urge broad participation for the work.
The first cotton bloom sent in was by Mr. S. A. Thompson last Saturday. It was grown by Mr. Thompson on W. A. Coleman’s farm on Whooping Creek. The second bloom arrived Monday from Mr. M. Bledsoe.
A public notice states Jim Parke was contracted but stopped work and the writer forbids any hiring or harboring of workers for the year, signed by St. M. Rivers. The fragmentary text indicates a labor dispute and a safety or employment prohibition locally.
This notice offers to buy farm produce including chickens eggs butter and bees wax at the highest cash market price. Location is the old Daniel J. L. Kaylor stand on Alabama Street run by Jas. R. Daniel and J. L. Kaylor.
In Chandler Park near Carroll's Famous Resort Piedmont Porter and other resorts are praised for shade, fresh water, and breezes. The piece urges local beautification and invites the public to a 4 30 singing on the second Sunday after noon, welcoming all music lovers to help make the park a refined social space.
In Carrollton this week two revival meetings proceed with Rev I R Walker of Central Baptist Church leading at one site and Rev Guy delivering strong sermons on choice for another. Dr S A Smith and Rev O D Fleming join in forthcoming services as crowds grow and new song books are popular.
Thousands suffer headaches nervousness stomach troubles itching eyelids and floating spots before the eyes are linked to eye defects. Dr Hamrick, an unregistered optician in our city, has wide experience in glasses to overcome such troubles. He offers free examinations and invites readers to seek his care.
A brief notice advertises a good horse for sale at a low price paid in cash. Prospective buyers are urged to apply to G. Buyers.
A call to enter Carroll county exhibits at the A and M School fair from October 4 to 9. The piece urges showcasing county farm products minerals building materials and crafts by individuals and merchants, with plans for children and ladies to display home crafts. Professors Travis and fifty growing boys will lead a corn exhibit and organizers promise modern carnival attractions to ensure county success.
Hon M L Moore editor of London News Bowner Georgia was elected president of the Rural Carrier Association after a Cordele meeting. He is noted as a popular leader and his election reflects appreciation for his work for the organization. Citizens of Carroll County take pride in the honor bestowed on a local man.
Public school teachers in Carroll County are given until September 13 to finish the summer term to allow time for the Teachers Institute scheduled for July 5 to July 9. JS, Travis C. 5S, Com.
Market notes from W D Bass & Son show a weekly wholesale report with varied livestock prices and commodities. Roosters and guineas appear dull and plentiful around 20 cents, ducks around 20 cents, geese around 40 cents, and potatoes and seeds listed with small price ranges.
Capt J S Tumlin died at his farm in Troup county aged around 70. A longtime Carrollton resident since the 1860s, he served in public trust and was a devoted Baptist. Funeral services were held at Central Baptist Church with many friends and floral tributes as mourners gathered.
Influential citizens secure Prof C H Bottoms to teach a vocal music class this summer. The aim is to boost singing in Sunday schools and preaching services. The school opens on the 14th with a 70 day term, and locals are urged to attend and support the effort.
Mrs KE BR Meadowe announces private pupil instruction starting July 12 at three hassong per week for an hour. Rates are 1500 per month or 4.00 per month for a class of five in one study. No class larger than five or afternoon sessions.
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