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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
The text notes Hogan from the city entering the race for the legislature with support from county friends. It mentions the Septem 12 primary and Hogan's perceived strength. The piece also urges cleanliness after recent rains, addressing drainage, stagnant water, and mosquito control around premises and neighborhoods.
A group in Athens elected a leading local merchant as president of the Dorsey Club. The chosen man, known as a reliable figure, accepted the role amid support from Dr. Hardman and Crook, though some confusion arose over his consent. John E. Talmadge denounces an article claiming his election and asks for publication of his clarification.
S J Parrish pastor of the Heale Baptist Church at Car rilton will preach at Oak Grove Church four miles south of CarrolliH Sunday July 28 at 4 00 pm Bro Parrish is a fine preacher and everybody should come out to hear in L A Eason
Ur J G Hardman of Commerce, governor candidate, wired Monday he would be in Buchanan on Monday July 24, first day of criminal court. Several invited people will attend and the public may meet him. He did not specify topics but will likely address the events.
A brief notice states G A Hogan announces candidacy for the Legislature and emphasizes protecting Whit rest of all in the September primary election aftermath. A separate item advertises Sunday afternoon singing at Old Camp Ground with prominent roo singers scheduled for 2 o'clock.
Rainy weather delayed a Dallas visitors series, with only two games played. Friday's game ended tied 3 to 4, then Carrollton won 4 to 3 in the twelfth. Acworth trips were postponed until Wednesday when Carrollton lost 6 to 0, and a later matchup was scratched by rain. Manager Humes hopes to schedule more games despite the forecast.
Mr Herbert Griffin died at his home about 9 o clock after a period of pulmonary illness. Funeral rites will be held at 2 o clock Friday in the city cemetery with burial to follow. He leaves a wife and two children and was about 35 years old a member of the M E church south.
Mr Asa G Candler gave his consent Wednesday to become a candidate for mayor of the city of Atlanta. If his native Carroll County could vote in the August 24 primary, his election would be assured, here's hoping.
Rainfell around noon on Tuesday, reaching over two inches in an hour. City sewers overflowed and streets ran with water, but no major damage was reported. The heaviest rainfall occurred toward Bremen.
Washington July 19 Postmaster General Burleson spoke at the National Association of Postmasters convention addressing mail transport and parcel delivery in cities. D E Davenport of Americus Ga gave an address. S B Pace postmaster Garrellton is at the meeting. Burleson to push a one cent further postage within a year.
Winnie Ruth Johnson dies at 22 months after brief illness. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. AL FY Brank Johnson she was laid to rest at Beulah Churchyard with family and friends in sorrow.
Albert T. Johnson opened a U S Army recruiting office in the Carrollton post office building to enlist men. The office will be open on July 20 24 22 August 4 5 18 19 31 5 9 September 1 2 14 15 19 10 16.
Mr. W. L. Folds offers premiums for the best decorated Fords in the parade at the A. & M. fair. Two special decorated Fords will be judged on a day in October. Trade value includes $20.08 in trade and $10.00 in unspecified terms.
Judge W. Adamson contributes 1500 for the building of a dormitory at Ostrid A M school. The donation is made in good faith for the benefit of Carvel county and the Fourth Congressional district. The project now appears assured.
The Georgian Weekly Press Association held its annual meeting in Doontine this week with editors and wives traveling to Savannah and Vbe for rest and pleasure. Officers were mostly re-elected, Paul P. Carlehan of Dekalb New Era becoming second vice president, and next year’s meeting set for Thomaville. The Free Press noted the marriage of Miss Ludie Williams to Mr Noel D. Henstee in Athens on July 1, with attendance by Miss Luttle Wil and families.
A Carrollton civic message urges women to awaken to civic duty and join the effort to revitalize the town. It argues true patriotism is citizenship and calls for collective action to advance sanitation, welfare, and local reforms with both men and women contributing.
Rainfall has created health hazards with stagnant water and mosquitoes. Remove standing water from premises barns pits cellars and other sites. Don’t leave tin cans or empty bottles around. Use the trash wagon regularly and urge neighbors to join the cleanup drive. Prioritize fly prevention disposal of filth and protecting supplies. Watch this space next week.
Rev H P Jackson and Rev S J Parrish swap pulpits as Parish tests revival plans. Jackson heads to Carrollton for a Sunday service while Parrish stays for an itinerant revival engagement.
Sunday schedule lists worship from 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Rev. id Ps. Jackson of Tallapoosa leading. A Sunday evening service is planned with the congregation joining at First Methodist Church.
The A. and M. fair for 1916 aims to be among the state’s largest with extensive hardware exhibits from Bowdon firms Barrow Hardware Co and Fowler Hardware Co. Farmers, cattle, hogs, and poultry show promises, late improvements to fair grounds, a central Midway, and a large cattle and Shorthorn carload. Premiums totaling several hundred dollars to attract entrants, parade planned for Tuesday October 10, and admission details announced by A. and M. Fair Association secretary John Matthews.
The Ad amson family reunion will be at Grant Park on Friday August 4 relatives and friends are invited. Those attending should bring baskets of provisions for a picnic dinner. For information contact Aa P Adamson Rex Ga k W Adamson Carrollton Ga or A F Adamson College Park Ga.
Smyrna Rev Heese Layton of Cleburne county will fill Roop’s pulpit at Pleasant View Sunday morning and Tuesday morning July 25. A rainout yard cleanup is planned for Smyrna. Bit’s daughter improving after fever. Death of Alf Johnson’s two year old girl mourned. burial at Beulah tonight. Mrs Creel visited in community. Uncle Hutson visiting Mutson. Alvin Harper and wife from Carrollton spent Sunday with HH Harper family.
Jackson at Wool Folds reports a single house and farmstead sale notice. Details are fragmentary with unclear location and price notes but indicate a real estate listing active in the GEO section.
A corrected note boosts Talbotton as having the best amateur baseball team in Georgia and mentions plans to send the Carrollton club for another ride. Local social items note Miss Julie Mae Byrom leaving Friday for Avanta to visit friends and relatives, with Dr and Mrs Embry visiting Vil la Rica and Lenton Upshaw returning home.
Newspaper informs readers of higher prices due to rising costs for print paper ink and materials. Rates rise November 1 1918 to 12 months 1500 6 months 3075 3 months 050 1 month 020 single copy 001. Subscribers paid in advance by Nov 1 receive old rate. After January 1 1997 unpaid subscriptions will be discontinued.
The Strand meeting at The Glue Lengie will be held at City Hall auditorium Tuesday July 25 1916 at 6 00 p m. Members are expected to be present and all interested are urgently requested to attend and note their work with Mrs HW Stewart President Miss Nim Jones Secretary
Gifford and Garrett visit Napoyville where Miss Garrett runs a school. Grace Backelew visits Bowdon, Harold Morris hosts a July birthday gathering. Grandpa Johnson turns another year, seen as a county’s oldest citizen. Tilarrett is ill. Sacred Harp singing meets July 22 and 23 inviting lovers of old sacred music.
Mr. J. Burson local agent for Overland announces a ten dollar cash prize for the best decorated Overland car sold by him at the A. and M. fair parade on opening day in October.
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