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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1919

Page

5

Miss Holderness Hosts Tea for Miss Catherine Poe

Miss Clair Holderness entertained Friday afternoon at her home in honor of Miss Catherine Poe of Rock Hill. Guests entered the receiving line and were seated in the receiving room. Cream and cake followed in the dining room served by Mrs. J P Bradley and Mrs. R A Jolley to about 125 young people and married guests between six and eight.

Clair Holderness Catherine Poe Rock Hill Vivian Brodnax Marguerite Adama Nellie McRae J. C. Boykin John Stewart Mra J. P. Bradley R. A. Jolley Betwen

Mrs R A Solley Hosts Informal Sewing Party

Mrs Jolley entertained a small group Monday afternoon with sewing then salad and tea. Guests included Mrs Clip Foster, Mrs Robert New, Mrs P L Shaeder, Mrs T A Herndon, Mrs J P Bradley, Mrs E C Bass and Mrs B H Kinabrow.

Jolley Tolley Clip Foster Robert New P. L. Shaeder T. A. Herndon J. P. Bradley E. C. Bass

Mrs Jack Aycock Hosts Picture Show Party

Friday afternoon Mrs Jack Aycock hosted a gathering in honor of Mrs Perdue Kytle of GlenAriston After viewing a film at the Atrand the guests moved to Carrollton Drug Store where refreshments were served About forty young matrons attended

Jack Aycock Perdue Kytle Glenarieston Carrollton

Miss Adams Hosts Buffet in Honor of Miss Pos

Thursday evening Miss Marguerite Adams entertained at a buffet supper in honor of Miss Catherine Pos, guest of Miss Clair Holderness. Assistants were Mrs. Edgar Johnson and Miss Magele Rogers. Invited guests included Cath erine Poe, Clair Holderness, Vivian Brodnax, Sarah Gray, Corinne Basa, Agnes Adams, Bill Horton, Frank Cooper, Hollis Gray Jr, Marion Brodnax, Charles Brodnax, Ben Brock, R A Jolley, J P Bradley, and Claude Griffin.

Marguerite Adams Catherine Pos Clair Holderness Miss Adams Edgar Johnson Magele Rogers Missea Catherine Poe Vivian Brodnax Sarah Gray Corinne Basa Agnes Adams Bill Horton Frank Cooper Hollis Gray, Jr Marion Brodnas Charles Brodnax Ben Brock R. A. Jolley Mre J.P. Bradley Drand Mors Claude Griffin

Moonlight Picnic Honors Catherine Poe at Jones Mill

Thursday evening local youths held a Moonlight Picnic at Jones mill in Rock Till, honoring Miss Catherine Poe. About fifteen couples attended the informal event in a pleasant social outdoors setting.

Jones? Mill Catherine Poe Rock Till 8. C

Dance Friday Evening at Clifton Hotel

The boys were hosts at a dance at the Clifton Hotel on Friday evening. Music by the Strand Orchestra made it one of the season’s most enjoyable affairs. A number of visitors from Newnan attended. Chaperons were Mr and Mrs Hollis Gray Mr and Mrs J P Bradley.

Clifton Hotel Strand Orchestra Newnan Mr. and Hollis Gray Mra J. P. Bradley

Cheyo-Cola Party Hosted by Mrs Jolley

On Wednesday morning Mrs Jolley invited a group of younger guests to a Cheyo Cola party. Attendees included Miss Clair Tolderness, Miss Catherine Poe, Miss Vivian Brodnax, Miss Marguerite Adnam, Miss Olive Tiradley, Miss Busie Taher, Mrs J P Byndtey, Mrs Ro H Winwhrew and Mr Wm Le Vaughan.

Jolley Clair Tolderness Catherine Poe Vivian Brodnax Marguerite Adnam Olive Tiradley Busie Taher J. P. Byndtey Ro H. Winwhrew Ww. le Vaughan

Death of Lora Bell Johnson at Beulah

Beulah telegram reports the death of Lora Bell Johnson daughter of John Johnson struck by lightning Sunday morning. Her funeral was at Beulah cemetery Monday at 4 pm conducted by Rev. J. M. D. Stallings. The bereaved family receives heartfelt sympathy. Other local notices mention relatives visiting, community events, and ill health improving.

Lora Bell Johnson John Johnson Beulah Cemetery J. M. D. Stallings Will Stephens J. A. Daniel W. BR R. N. Nicholson E. J. Chane KE. BE Hughs J. D. Bohannon Chico Bohannoun J. A. Bohannon Doc Hughes BR. Daniel Will Carter Jim Carter William Norton Claud Bohannon Garland Daniel

County Agent Moves Office to Bank Building

County Agent E H T Jackson moved his office from the Court House to the 4th floor of the First National Bank building. He urges residents to call him there or leave requests for help or literature with the Secretary of the Carroll County Trade Board in his absence. Everyone in town is welcome to visit or rent space while in town.

E H. T. Jackson First National Bank Carroll County Trade Board Secretary of the Trade Board

Box Supper At Hulett School House July 26 1919

A box supper will be held at Hulett school house on Saturday night July 26 1919 to raise funds for repairs to the M B Church in Hulett. Ladies are urged to bring boxes and all may attend to support church work with donations or purchases. Committees Mrs G T Hogan Miss Myrl Hall and Mr J E Boyd thank participants in advance.

Hulett School M. B Hulett G. T. Hogan Myrl Hall J. E. Boyd

Pig Club Boys Show Progress In Hog Industry

National Crop Improvement Service notes in every community with a pig club boy the living example of progress as he cares for his pig and persuades neighbors. Banks now finance young brood sows recommended by county agents, valuing them higher by about $15, signaling a shift from cotton farming to improved hog production.

Pig Club South

Hog Cholera Serum Boosted by Government Inspection

The National Crop Improvement Service reports rising use of hog cholera serum following favorable government inspection results. Dr. G P Fitch of Minnesota notes serum prevents but does not cure the disease, and districts using it report no sweeping hog losses.

National Crop Improvement Service United Beates Department of Agriculture G P. Fitch Minnesota

Rev Arthur Griffies III Ill at Tunnel Hill

Dr J C Griffies of Carrollton was called to Tunnel Hill Monday to visit his son Rev Arthur Ayr Griffies who is reported quite ill at his home in Tunnel Hill. Witts Drug Store advertises Winer's Candies kept fresh weekly.

J. C. Griffies Carrollton, R. G Tunnel Hill Arthur Ayr City Griffies

Chautauqua Program Runs Three Days

The Radcliffe Chautauqua program spans three days with sessions Saturday afternoon and night July 19, Monday afternoon and night July 21 or 1st, and Tuesday afternoon and night July 22. A conference led by noted speakers follows the completed program, with another session by Francis Murthy, a Red Cross nurse, planned for Monday afternoon.

Radcliffe Chautauqua Hed Cross Tome Nye

Carrollton Adios Visit and Elmer's Test Stare Mentioned

A garbled note mentions Carrollton figures and a pledge or performance tied to Elmer's at a Drug State location. The fragment references a price or token related to a fielded object and a notable visit described as prominent, but the text is unclear and incomplete.

Carrollton Elmer Andy Asia

Summer Complaint Remedy Cited By Tennessee Father

Mr. W. G. Campbell of Butler, Tennessee, reports using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer complaint in children. He states it is far ahead of anything previously used and notes high recovery when given with proper care and diet.

Chamberlain Eastor Ca Ag Capes W. G. Campbell Butler Tenn Axya Tain

Boost Your Town and County Chautauqua Program

Boost Your Town and Your County holds a Chautauqua aimed at broad education with balanced lectures and refined entertainment. Tickets go on sale at the Drug Store next Saturday, via Carrollton Civic Club committee.

Carrollton Civic Club

Fitts Drug Store Seeks Rutabaga Turnip Seed Purchases

Elmer is Candy-none better-at Fitts Drug Store operated by Bob Fitts proprietor. Sow rutabaga turnip seed now. Get yours from Fitts Drug Store.

Elmer Fitts Drug Store Bob Fitts

Telephone Repair and Supplies Offered on Newnan Street

Claud Hambrick announces telephone repair services at 214 5 Newnan Street. He carries receiver cords mouth pieces batteries and related telephone supplies for local customers.

Newnan Street Claud Hambrick Newnan

Will of American Negro Philanthropist Leaves 1 Million to Charity

The sole Negro philanthropist in America died in New York City. Her probated will leaves about 1,000,000 in estate value with a 100,000 philanthropic fund, 28,000 for Negro schools, 4,000 for settlement work, and a large donation for an Africa industrial mission school. A grand gift funds model homes for Negro tenants, plus 45,000 for a national anti lynching campaign.

America New York City Africa Testatrix Dame’? Walker Honstgildt Preparations Hidron River Tina

For Sale 80 Acres at Hopswell and Groom Dwelling

Classified ad offers 80 acres for sale at Hopswell Alabama and a Groom dwelling with one acre for 1250 dollars cash. Contact HE J Kaylor 26 Alabama St Carrollton Georgia. Chautauqua season tickets advertised for the whole family as a permanent investment for social and moral uplift dividends.

Hopswell Ala HE. J. Kaylor Alabama St Carrollton, Ga

Two Houses for Sale in Carrollton and Newnan

Two houses offered for sale at 37 North Cliff Street and nearby property. One five room house with basement space, large lot, garden, barn, water and lights. A four room house with large garden and outbuildings also available. Information via Gan Jackson Carrollton or G W sel Newnan. Spelling oddities reflect original OCR.

North Cliff Street Gan. Jackson Carrollton G. W. Sel Newnan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Holderness R. A. Solley Mes BR. A. Jolley Beulah Mickie Monk Enimies Fuarae Brafy The Jerrey Arthur Griffies III Tunnell Hill Witts Drug Store Winer Co-Operative League of America Pittsburg, Pa J. M. Carlisle Marrollton Col J. J. Reess Jamarine Arm Lamarine Laboratories Atlanta Rome Street A. S. Ansley, Mer Bargain Merchants of CLIEN
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