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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1918

Page

3

In Loving Memory of Little Wyman Duke

A memorial notice for ten month old Wyman Duke who died June 20 1918 after whooping cough and dysentery. Parents A N Duke and Mrs Duke express sorrow while offering Christian comfort and hope of meeting in heaven. The notice closes with family names Mrs Etta Duke Miss Mayde Duke and Mrs Mattie Lea Logan.

Little Wyman Duke Mra. A. N. Duke Babe Wyman Jesus Etta Mayde Duke Mattie Lea Logan

Antioch Preacher Roop Delivers Sermons and Local News

Rev W W Roop conducted services on Saturday and Sunday and preached two fine sermons. Crops look good as cotton begins to bloom. Christine Bell returned from Carrollton. Mr and Mrs H K Allen visited daughter Mrs Bearden near Zion, with others from Balem and Ava Hurston. Ruby Searcy visited Mt Zion aunt then returned home. School opened Monday. Miss Gertrude Moore from Carrollton stayed with Miss Zera Miles. W F P Newell and family visited preaching and Mr Jake Walker Sunday.

W. W. Roop Christine Bell Carrollton H. K. Allen Mra. Bearden Lee Red Ruby Searcy Mt. Zion Behool Gertrude Moore Zera Miles W. FP. Newell Clem Jake Walker

Pleasant Hill Families Socialize Across Town and State

Pleasant Hill residents and relatives make multiple visits this week. James Castleman and Monroe Tyson from near Cross Plains drove to Chattanooga last Saturday. Effie Long visits relatives in Florida. Joe Parker and Parker family visit Carrollton. Tyson family attends events near Carrollton and Jordan settlement. Oscar Jennings and Lang Douglas households host guests. Babs Howard from Sargent visits kin near Cross Plains. Tennant families travel between Carrollton and Sand Hill.

James Castleman Monroe Tyson Cross Plains Chattanooga Effie Long Florida Joe Parker Vester Parker Carrollton Peresy Parker Frank Taylor Arthur Tyson Ab Carter Jordan Settlement Hubert Morris Griffin Walter Tyson Tom Tyson Warren Tyson Kinngsbery's Mill Oscar Jennings Lang Douglas Babs Howard Sargent Croas Plains Cola Turner Sam James Sand Hill Bill Tennant Homer Howard Cross

Plain Community Notes From Plains County

Last Sunday Plains residents recall Mr and Mrs Arthur Tyson visiting hometalks near Corrollton. Miss Thelma Tygen visited relatives last Tuesday night. The Pleasant Hill school opened Monday with I W Stallinga teaching about forty four scholars. Mrs Annie Brown from Corrollton is seriously ill. Mr Vester Pateria to be out again after being kicked by a mule. An all day gathering is planned with broad invitation to attend.

Pleasant Hill I. W. Stallinga Vester Pater Ia

Shady Grove School Opens Under Daisy Jackson

Shady Grove No 2 opened Monday under Daisy Jackson. Residents note Fourth of July celebrations and local visits among families including McCarty Carter Jordan and Harris households. Social events feature singing at Edgeworth and gatherings at Carrollton area homes with neighbors.

Daisy Jackson Tiealy Kid McCarty John Carter Emerson Jordan Alabamia Rhady Grove Richard Edgeworth Mainie Grizzard Carrollton Brewer Nestlehut Austell Mia Clarenee Harris Eunice Morgan Willie Mae Kelley Misses Pearl Bessie Brown Lillie Kelley Zelma Hester Sheffield Della Jordan Bai Harris Alabama Homer McBurnett Samuel Driver

Local residents visit and travel notes from Waco and area

Waco resident Bessia Bradon at Southern Business College spent a weekend at home. Ashburn Georgia visitors Mr and Mrs B P Chandler and family returned home after a week of visiting friends. Mrs H E B Ragan and Cora Inez toured to Tallapoosa. The Rowland family and Miss Mable enjoyed a trip to Cave Springs. J D Long and daughter Mary visited Atlanta relatives. A W Braden was in Atlanta, and the Rowland family plus Miss Bra­den were noted among local movements.

Bessie Morgan Ruth Moore Midway Homer McBurnett Lillie Kelley Misa Maude Kelley Joe Sheffield New Hope Jim Hendrix Cave Springs Garry Hendrix Millard Peek Baby Bennis Sheffield Maggie Wallin Vageie ePek Bessia Bradon Southern Business College B. P. Chandler Ashburn H. E B. Ragan Cora Inez Tallapoosa T. T Rowland Miss Mable HH. G. Ward J. D. Long Mary Atlanta H. Sonft A. W. Braden T. T. Rowland Mable Bessie Bra

Local Visitors Attend Singings Across Towns

Names and relations fill a lively social page as residents travel to sing at Kansas Sunday and Arkansas events. Mr J EF McBiyen and son Alyx work for the railroad and plan home time. Judent Garrett is recovering from illness while kin visit Burmwell area.

Local Notes from Lowell Area Families and Visiting Kin

Saturday visits filled the Lowell area as Pearl Stone and children spent time with Mrs. Lucy Stallings and family. Several Stallings relatives visited kin in LaGrange and Carrollton while Mrs. Cora Williamson and Mrs. Rost Nicholson received calls. A death occurred Sunday morning when Miss Emma and Callin Talley lost their baby, aged 6 years 6 months 14 days.

Pearl Stone Lucy Stallings F. W. Nicholson Lorene BR. Chappell Lucy Stalings Eato J. R. Stallings Alma Yalma Stallings Churaday Eva Stone Zick Williamson Lowell Kinigolka LaGrange Uem Dean Tohiy Dean Dorrig? Mill Leyl Taylor Carrollton John Dean B C. Stone George, Stone Shiloh Lucey Stallings Rost Nicholson R. J. Calippell Camp Gorston J. H. Stallings W. M. Stallings W.M. Stallings J. B. Stallings Ban Haney Near Clem Emma Callin Talley

All Day Singing Draws Large Kansas Attendance

A Kansas gathering featured a long all day singing with strong order and a large concourse. The Timmons brothers supplied music boxes that enhanced the event, while news arrived of Homer Burnam's death in Anniston Alabama and Mrs. Rufus Williams and family facing illness.

Timmons Brothers Homer Burnam Anniston Ala Rufus Williame

Untangling a Family Update From a Rural Community

The text reports on local residents with illnesses and visits, including Wuhio Teal and wife returning home, Jewor Thelley on a Tallapoosa Bremen trip, McRibbien’s travel, and Hoagley’s visit, along with a note crops are failing and farmers anticipate a harvest of ripe peaches and watermelons.

Wuhio Teal Carrollton Jewor Thelley Tallapoosa Bremen Moniny McRibbien Tallapooss Melvin Ring Ain Mr. Hoagley Ain Tallapoosa LAM Star Moe Medicitre Athynd

Community News and Social Happenings in Indian Creek

Local readers report farm tasks and harvest prep as residents tend grain and hay crops. Social notes mention visits, birthdays, church events, travel to Kansas, school changes, and military service affecting the community.

Executors Sale in Carroll County Georgia 1918

By order of the court of ordinary Carroll County. On the first Tuesday in August 1918 at the courthouse in Carroll County Georgia a half interest in 42 acres in lot 210, 6th district, formerly Carroll now Haralson, to pay deceased J S Michael debts and widow and minors. Executors Pf West and M A Sandifer oversee.

Georgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary Tate Carroll Haralson County Michael L. Pf West M. A. Sandifer Michael, Tee’d

Administration Application Filed in Carroll County Georgia

Mrs G A Brooka filed for permanent letters of administration to J M Carter for the estate of Mary Ayers late of Carroll County. All concerned are cited to show cause before the Ordinary on or before the first Monday in August 1918 why the application should not be granted. This 3rd day of 1918. W J Millican Ordinary.

Gerorgia Carroll County G. A. Brooka J. M. Carter Mary Ayers Decenand Porsons W. J. Millican

Resignation From Guardian Ship Sought for Ward

Mrs BM E Strickland of Io gal town applies to resign her guardianship of Warner G Strickland. Mrs Battle A Rigby is proposed as replacement. All concerned cited to show cause before the first Monday in August 1818 why the application should not be granted. Dated July 3, 1918.

Georgia Carroll County BM. E. Strickland Iogal Town Paardian Warner G. Strickland Battle A. Riggby W. J. Millican

Letters of Administration for A J Meleor Estate

J D Meleor has filed for permanent letters of administration on the estate of A J Meleor deceased. All parties concerned are cited to show cause before the judge on the flat Monday in August 1918 why the application should not be granted. Dated July 6, 101%. W J Millican, Ordinary.

Public Auction of Property in Troup County Georgia 1918

The ordinary of Troup County Georgia announces a public sale July 1 1918 at the courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash. The undivided one thirtieth interest in land Lot No 340 in the 7th Land District is offered as security for support and maintenance of O V and L M Thompson minors.

Qehorgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary Troup County Georgia Court House Anid County Amore Jean Yaid Anidot Waco and Bowdon Road P. McBurnett H. W. Bookout Mra Thompson H. T. Jones Naid Jot O. V M. Thompson R. Thompson

Dismissal From Administration in Carroll County

Spence applies to discharge from administration of the estate of J. K. Adawwon, deceased. All interested persons and creditors are cited to show cause before the first Monday in August 1918 why the application should not be granted. July 4, 1918. W J Mullican, Ordinifer.

Georgia Carroll County Spence Anid County J. K. Adawwon Thia Mullican Ordinurs

Hearing on Petition for Administration of Annie Wyatt Estate

Joe Steed administrator seeks permanent letters of administration for Annie Wyatt late of the county deceased. The court cites Couperned and heirs to show cause why the petition should not be granted if any exist. Hearing set before the first Monday in August 1938. W. Millican, Clerk.

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