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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
3
Buick on hand and for sale includes a new 1916 Roadster and new 1916 five pass Buick, plus used 1915 five pass, used 1914 five pass, used 1913 five pass, and used 1913 Mitchell. All are in good condition and offered for sale or trade. Visit J. M. Johnson Buick Dealer at 6-8 tf for bargains.
A 1917 One Four-Ninety Chevrolet is offered for sale by W L Folds. The item is described as cheap. The listing notes the vintage vehicle and seller name.
R. D. Jackson offers unlimited money to good men on good farms in Carroll and Haralson counties on the best terms ever. Farmers encouraged to apply for lending in the ad.
Mr and Mrs R J D Jones returned home from Chattanooga after a visit. Curtis Barker Hoke Bell Ernest Rivers Clarence Cleveland and Mallory Grews attended a Cedertown singing. Mrs Med Rivers and children and Mrs Dave Maynara with baby visit sister Annie Bartlett in Chattanooga. School opened here the 10th with 22 pupils under Miss Nevie Austin. Mr RL Key recovered from illness and is out again. Lois and Hattie Scoggins from Carrollton visited Bresselle and Janet Jones. Mr and Mrs Wheeler Barker spent Sunday in Alabama. George Bell and daughter Geneva shopped in Carrollton Monday. Hurrah for J W B Weadd.
Five Points reports Mt Tabor school starts Monday July 24 with expectation for a prosperous term. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gable of near Carroldon visit, others travel and visit in region including Liberty Hill, Poplar Springs, and Victory as community notes record sick lists and new jobs.
County line notices list numerous social visits including Herb and Annie Camp families, Trapps, Davenport, Reeves, and Richards visiting relatives in Whitesburg. Events mention weddings, sister Miss Pennie Durrett in Atlanta, and multiple Sunday and Wednesday visits among Camp, Davenport, Hilley, and Durrett households.
Mr. W C Hammond and family spent Tuesday with Mr J A Hammond and wife. Several families visited relatives including Shoemake, Futral, Williamson, Harper and Upchurch households. Card of thanks to guests, singing at Shoemake’s Sunday night, and Alabama visitor Jeff Buchanan with Babe Buchanan noted.
Miller's Academy opening scheduled for today has been postponed to the 27th inst. Visitors include Mrs. W. L. Ivey and two daughters Jewel and Connie of Antioch. Local families and relatives gather. Sunday School attendance noted. big speakers expected from Carroldon and Bremen. dinner on the ground urged. editor urged to attend. a reunion at the Hutchinson home with Bud Reid family and others.
A large crowd heard Rev. W. C. McMullan at the Old Camp Ground but heavy rain delayed the protracted meeting. It is now postponed to the fifth Sunday in August. News notes include visits between local families and updates on sick listed members Bonner and Knight families.
Eureka social item notes Jewel Garrett entertaining friends on Saturday with guests Miss Elizabeth Mullens of Birmingham and Helen Bagley of Newnan. After games themed on leap year, cake and ice cream were served. Various locals visited relatives and neighbors through the weekend, including Tommie Craven, Susie Ingram, and Bertha Pruitt family.
Mr Roy Pope of Bay Springs passed through our heat last Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Williams visited Mr and Mrs Sam Hurst Sunday afternoon. Marvin Garner and Emmett Smith went to Pine Grove last Saturday night to a debate and reported a nice time. Garner made a business trip to Carrollton last Friday. School started at Hickory Level last Monday with J E Earnest as teacher and about thirty scholars present. A picnic idea is suggested for correspondents to meet and enjoy a nice time.
Two notices announce candidates for Solicitor General of the Coweta circuit. Roop of Carrollton pledges support for the Sept 12 Democratic primary. Henry Reeves declares his candidacy and asks for votes in the same race.
Voters in Carroll County are asked to consider a representative action at the next general assembly. The note cites September 12 as a key date for participation and decision on the issue.
J M Bagwell declares candidacy to represent Carroll County in Georgia’s Lower House. he plans to campaign across the county, vows to vote with the right on moral issues, and asks for endorsement at the September primary.
J B R Terrell declares his bid to succeed Judge R W Freeman for re election to the Coweta Circuit Superior Court with a September 12, 1916 primary. The notice urges readiness for the A and M fair by saving grain and acquiring legal blanks and court forms from the Free Press office.
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