New Cotton Warehouse Begun This Week
Mr. W. O. Robinson started work on a new cotton warehouse on Rome street, using lots from the Kramer estate and J. H. Harris. The commodious facility will aid Carrallton in handling this year’s anticipated large crop, with rapid construction to be ready before fall trade. D. F. New is the building contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Robinson
Rome Street
Kramer
J. H. Harris
Carrallton
D. F. New
Jokers Club Hosts Miscellaneous Shower for Two Brides
The Jokers Club held a miscellaneous shower last Tuesday afternoon at Miss Elma Boykin's home for brides Mrs. Chippey Foster and Mrs. Per due Kytle. An engaging program entertained guests as gifts were given. Sandwiches and iced tea were served to members and many invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jokers Club
Herrin and Foster Wed in Cordial Ceremony
Miss Jennie Mae Herrin and Mr. Chippy Foster were married last Friday with Rev. R A Edmondson officiating. The couple, popular with the younger set, reside at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Kinabrew with many friends wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Mae Herrin
Chippy Foster
R. A. Edmondson
Bacon Re-elected Senator for Georgia in Direct Vote
Georgia voters direct elect Hon. Augustus C. Bacon to another six year term in a historic first for the United States. Cast votes were light with small turnout in Carrollton and several rural districts. Bacon becomes the first Georgia senator elected by popular vote and the first to win four terms in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Congress
Georgia
Augustus C. Bacon
Macon
Bacon
H. H. Perry
Gainesville
Carrollton
Senate
Hoke Smith
Mandeville Mills Stockholders Meet and Reelect Officers
The Mandeville Mills stockholders met on July 16 and re elected the board of directors L C Mandeville C M Tanner J A Mandeville C B Simonton J L Guill W J Stewart W W Fitts L P Mandeville H O Lovvorn W C Perry and R D Jackson. Officers were re elected L C Mandeville president C B Simonton vice president H O Lovvorn treasurer and manager N N Johnson secretary. The company spent over 87000 for labor last year plus officer salaries, spreading wage money through the town and keeping dividends among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeville Mills
L. C. Mandeville
C. M. Tanner
J. A. Mandeville
C. B. Simonton
J. L.guill
W. J. Stewart
W. W. Fitts
L. P. Mandeville
H. O. Lovvorn
W. C. Perry
R. D. Jackson
N. N. Johnson
Griffin Returns to Carrollton Bonita as Manager
The many friends of Hugh Lee Griffin learn he has returned from Griffin Georgia where he filled a theatre engagement. He is now in charge of the Bonita in Carrollton and is a skilled musician with extensive experience in the picture show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Lee Griffin
Griffin
The
Carrollton
Carrotlton
E. Smith
Smith
C.M. Tanner Grocery Co
J. M. Powell
Ed Proceter
Jake
Meeting at Villa Rica Presbyterian Church in July 1913
A protracted meeting will begin at the Villa Rica Presbyterian church on Sunday July 20 1913 and continue for at least a week. Pastor Rev W E Dozier will be joined by Rev Robt Lee Bell of Birmingham Alabama. Bell is described as a consecrated man and fine speaker and great good is expected. All Christians and singers in Villa Rica and nearby communities are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Dozier
Robt. Lee Bell
Birmingham
Ala
Bell
Villa Rica
Adamson Family Reunion Set for Grant Park August First
The Adamson family reunion, an annual event, will be held at Grant Park in Atlanta on Friday, August 1. Local committee member R. W. Adamson of Carrollton invites relatives and friends to attend, bring baskets for a picnic, and contact A P Adamson Rex GA or A W Adamson Carrollton GA for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
Grant Park
Nated
Atlanta
Carrollton
Adamsons
R. W. Adamson
Mrs. Kramer's House Party Hosts Noted Guests
Mrs. Ruth Kramer hosts a house party at her South street home with guests Corinne Thomasson of Lancaster Lilian Asberry of Crawfordville Katherine Dillard of Spartanburg D C Jones Head of Atlanta Bob Arnold of Athens Herschel Carruthers of Athens Walter Dillard of Rome Neal Clark of LaGrange Coggins of Canton Bob Lucas of Spartanburg Roberts of Ball Ground Many events planned for their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kramer
South Street
Corinne Thomasson
Lancaster
Lillian Asberry
Crawfordville
Katherine
Ruth Dillard
Spartanburg
D. C
Robert Head and Jones
Atlanta
Bob Arnold
Herschel Carruthers
Athens
Walter Dillard
Rome
Neal Clark
LaGrange
Coggins
Canton
Bob Lucas
Marriage of Miss Julia Sox and Mr. Perdue Kytle
A marriage of much interest to their many friends occurred last Saturday. After a post wedding stay in Atlanta, the couple are now at home with Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Kytle. The newlyweds have the best wishes of a wide circle for a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Sox
Perdue Kytle
Atlanta
5. C. Kytle
Walker-Denson Couple Wed Quietly in City
Miss Lula Walker and Mr. John Denson, both of this city, were quietly married last Sunday. The Free Press wishes them much happiness.
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Lula Walker
John Denson
The
Free Press
Protracted Meetings Announced by Rev L P Huckaby
Rev L P Huckaby lists summer meeting dates for his churches with assistants Rev R A Edmonson. Center Point starts July 20. Concord meetings begin July 27 with Edmonson. Stripling's Chapel to begin August 10. Old Camp Ground August 27. tent meeting at the mills planned in early September lasting several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Huckaby
Center Point
R. A. Edmondson
Huckaby
Concord
Mr. Edmondson
Stripling
Old Camp Ground
Edmondson Will Cary
the Mills
Garrett Family Reunion Near Bethel Campground
The Garrett family reunion is set for next Wednesday July 23 at Bethel campground. It will welcome many relatives and invited guests for a highly enjoyable day, reflecting the family’s prominence and large connections.
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Garrett
Bethel Campground
Central Baptist Church Announces Sunday's Services and Meetings
Morning worship at 11 with a sermon The Gospel the Charter of Liberty from John. Evening service at 8 titled Honoring God based on 1 Samuel 2 30. Sunday school 9 30. Women's missionary meeting Monday 4 p m. B Y P A Tuesday 8 p m. Promptness in attending church urged. Psalm 122 1 quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Filtering Capacity Overrun At the City Pumping Station
Water and Light Commission urges all consumers to reduce usage and repair leaks due to heavy demand from hot weather. A new rule bans lawn sprinklers and garden hoses from 5 to 7 p.m. to prevent overtaxing the filtration system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Light Commission
Carroll County Crops Promising After Favorable Weather
Crop outlook remains strong as recent rains and steady warmth improve conditions. Wheat yields were good, oats led with a record crop, and corn and cotton prospects are strong. Prices may stay steady. cotton mills typically set higher prices on cotton goods, supporting local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Romantic Wedding Unites Mrs Zora Wier and Mr Emory Ashmore
A wedding last Thursday evening united Mrs Zora Wier and Mr Emory M Ashmore of Zion in a ceremony conducted by Rev R H Robb. The bride had previously been married to Mr Wier and was widowed before reigniting an old romance. Friends offer hearty congratulations and wishes for a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora Wier
Emory M. Ashmore
Zion
R. H. Robb
Mr. Ashmore
Wier
New Teachers for Mr Zion Seminary
Two new teachers have been elected for Mr Zion Seminary. C H Stanton of Ohio will teach agriculture and farm mechanics and serve as preceptor of the boys’ boarding hall. Miss Roberta Dunagan of Gainesville Georgia will teach music and assist as preceptress of the girls’ hall. Grace Haag continues domestic science studies at summer school in Knoxville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Zion Seminary
C.H. Stanton
Ohio
8. C
Roberta Dunagan
Gainesville
Stanton
South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College
Clemeon
Grace Haag
Knoxville, Tenn
Mr. Stanton
Miss Hang
Severe storm hits Veal area injuring crops and damaging buildings
A severe wind rain and hail storm swept the southwestern part of the county near Veal yesterday afternoon. It did considerable crop injury washed land and blew timber freely damaging buildings in several instances. The full extent of territory affected and total damage are not yet known.
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Veal
Local Residents Visit and Meetings Highlight Bowdon News
Bowdon community notes a string of visitors from Carrollton Atlanta and other towns over the week. Meetings at the Protestant church feature Rev Chas McDaniel while Judson Centennial Fund promoter Miss Mattie Morris travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McDaniel
Atlanta
McDaniel
Mattie Morris
Judson Centennial Fund
Rev W R Colquitt Preached at First Baptist Last Sunday
In the absence of the pastor Rev W R Colquitt of Atlanta filled the First Baptist pulpit last Sunday and preached a strong morning sermon before a large audience. No evening service was held. Mr Dodd was with his seriously ill mother in Red Oak Georgia but returned improved and will resume his pulpit duties at the usual hours Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Miles
Waco
Route 2
Rev
G. W. Colquitt
Jonesboro
First Baptist Church
W. R. Colquitt
Atlanta
Dodd
Red Oak
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Herrin
Foster
Mandeville Mills Stockholders Annual Meeting
Bonita Theatre
Rev. L. P. Huckaby
Central Baptist Church
Mr. Zion
Bowdon
Charles Holmes
Near Mt. Zion
Gladys
Robert Barrow
Cecil Downs
J. W. Downs
W. B. Merrill
Anniston, Ala
W. L. Brooks
Bernice and
Evelyn Downs
J. W. Dowhs
E. G. Earnest
Mount Zion
J. W. Hamil
Misa Lois Nix
Mayne Moore
W. M. Spence
Carl Nix
W. W. Stephens
Roopville
Eunice
Callie Ginn
Cartersville
Otie Mae Morris
D. P. Holmes
Chas. Holmes
Burwell
W. G. Brown
Savannah
Bluffton
Ab Hearn
Otis Barrow
Robbins
Johnson
Hoganaville
Misses Tanner
Eugene Tanner
Lewis Heaton
J. L. Lovvorn
Miss Hearn
J.C. Bonner
Atlanta Medical College
Claude
Lee Trimble
C. E. Hagan
Tallapoosa
W. W. Crews
J. H. Burson
Catrallton
Messrs
G. Wy and
L, H, Burson
Henry Johnson
W, T. Johnson
Ethel McGarity
First Baptist
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