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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1916

Page

5

Brilliant Reception Honors Atlanti guests on Friday

Mrs. J C Brock and cohostesses entertained at a stylish reception on Friday afternoon for guests from Atlantic and Decatur. The South street home was lavishly decorated with yellow and purple tones, china and greenery. One hundred guests called between five and six, with Mrs Brock and guests in elegant gowns.

South Street Ivey Brock Mrs. Kramer Mrs. Capps Miss Wiliams Miss Mack Miss Brock F. A. Herndon George Head Mary ‘Bickford Evelyn Brown

MeWHORTER Marriage at Bride's Mother's Home

MeWHORTER was married last Sunday at the home of the bride's mother Mrs Nona Clark to Mr John Fountain. The piece notes visits among local families, moves of smithy owner Olin Thompson, crop losses due to high river waters, and a local man BR Eidson being announced for commissioner of roads.

Nona Clark John Fountain Gus Sticher Allen Sticher Carroll Ed Duke Tom Fountain Hannah Jasper Sticher Jillia Brown Mart Whitesburg Olin Thompson Claud Bartlett Mr. Bartlett Mr. Gile BR. M. Eidson

Mrs Fitts Hosts Theatre Party for Mrs Lowrey

Mrs Robert Fitts entertained twenty ladies Thursday afternoon in the Red Cross tea room for Mrs John Lowrey Sr of Dawson guest of Mrs John Lowrey Jr. Guests enjoyed a five reel picture after decorations with crepe ivy and central flower vases. Miss Isabelle and Master Francis assisted their mother in entertaining. A variety of sandwiches and sherbet were served.

Robert Fitts John Lowrey Dawson John Lowrey, Jr Red Cross Isabelle Francis

Dancing Party Honors Guests at Friday Evening

Mrs Ruth Kramer hosted a Friday evening dance in honor of guests including Mrs Frank Stanton Miss Elizabeth Mack and Miss Mary Gapps with many attendees from Atlanta and local society such as Mrs Mary Bickford Miss Rachel Brock and Dr Claude Griffin.

J. C. Brock Ruth Kramer Rachel Brock Frank Stanton Dora Williams Mary Capps Atlanti Elizabeth Capps Decaur Elizabeth Mack Mary Gapps Mary Bickford Mildred Cgirino Caroline Stewart Clifford Alman Evelyn Brown Bess Merrell Walter Sturdivant Toby Smith Atlanta Claude Griffin Helen Hortton Bob Bledsoe Benjamin Brock Herman Vaughn Donald Jackson Edgar Johnson Dewel Reese Kramer Brodnax

Gilley Joins Race as Carroll’s Son Enters Contest

In the relay of political competition, R L Gilley joins the field as a commissioner candidate. He is presented as Carroll’s ally, identified as the son of H H Gilley.

R. L. Gilley Carroll H. H. Gilley

Waco Visitors and Local Happenings Highlight Week

Mrs J H Parker visits son in Atlanta this week. Herrin Johnson of Carrolton guests of W S Heaton Sunday. Mr Craft and Miss Eu Ja guest of W B Bailey near U S rifle range last week. W W Heaton family visit Tallapoosa Sunday. Mrs Grizzard of U S rifle range visits Atlanta. J E MacCown, bridge worker, seriously hurt falling fifteen feet. treated in Birmingham. Miss Bessie Braden hosts friends on Bowden street Wednesday evening.

J. H. Parker Walter Parker Atlanta Herrin Johnson Carrollton Wiliam S. Heaton Craft EU Ja W. B. Baily U. S W. W. Heaton Tallapoosa Grizzard

Johnsons Chapel Social Notices Highlight Local Visits

Local residents in Johnsons Chapel share visits and family events. Lowell guests Jin and Mrs Chapman attended with E J Johnsons, and Miss Evinive Neill started school while several families report weekend stays and Sunday visits among Dickson, Reeves, Camp, and Carroll households.

Local News Roundup and Social Notes From Carrollton Area

Mrs Henry Boyd is recovering her health and able to go out. Lamar and Floyd Johnson from Atlanta visit relatives for the summer. Clifford Birdsong has typhoid fever. The Robinsons and little Louise were guests of Mrs Richards. George Sewell of Villa Rica visited Tom and Mrs Johnson. Mrs Tom Price not better. Fairview school opened with Mamye Brooks as teacher. Dr Buson left for Graham for a few days. Corrections for last issue about Reba Barnes and Ava Barr fever cases. Ice cream supper at Dr Kirby’s was enjoyed. Mr Frank Hill of Garrolliston visited. Barnes expect relatives from Birmingham around the 20th.

Henry Boyd Masters Lamar Floyd Johnson Atlanta Clifford Birdsong J. W. Robinson W. E. Robinson Louise C. ®. Richards Tom Price Fairview Mamye Brooks Buson Graham Reba Barnes Ava Barr Dewey Williamson

Sunday School at Westbrooks Chapel Progresses

CAMP ODUM The Sunday School at Westbrooks Chapel is progressing nicely. An ice cream supper hosted by Mr. Brown on Saturday night pleased all attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis visited Mr. and Mrs. W. F. P. Brown's home Saturday. Dewey Muse and Misses Algada Muse and Emma Brown visited Misses Katie Lou and Laura Phillips Sunday morning. They traveled to Cross Plains in the afternoon. Dumah Williamson and Miss Ruby Kilgore attended singing in Cross Plains Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ruth Williamson visited Sadie and Emma Brown Saturday afternoon.

Jin Chapman Lowell E. J. Johnson Evinive Neill Center Point W. W. Dickson E. W. Reeves Carrollton J. P. Shoemake J. Be Camp Roy Duncan Mattie Fleming Annié Duncan Ruby Lytle Allie Dickson J. T. Camp J. B. Camp J. W. Reeves E. Z. Johnson Nancy Johnson Mes Jim Chapman Zeddie Camp Banning A. J. Cross W. E. Dickson W Carroll S. D. Carroll Lewis Chapel J. B. Buchanan Shiloh J. W. Mole Miss Rosa Carroll Westbrooks Chapel Brown Tom Davis W. F. P. Brown Dewey Muse Algada Muse Emma Brown Katie Lou Laura Phillips Cross Plains Dumah Williamson Ruby Kilgore Ruth Williamson Sadie

Local Notices From Griffin Area Residents

Local news items list residents visiting relatives in Atlanta Cedartown Newnan and Hogansville with several social calls and visits. Several names include Mrs B J Gailbreath Mr Olin Spence Miss Berlie Wiggins and Miss Grace Williams among others with travels to Atlanta Griffin Cedartown and Norcross.

Keith Steipling Chapel N.A. Williams W. &. Walton Norcross N. A. Horton F. M. Gamp W. L. McClure Roger Meeks Haydy Stephens Cedar Lawn Ghorge Stephens Ole Harris Fee Snd Mies

Me Judge New at Borden Wheeler This Week

Me Judge New spends the week at Borden Wheeler while Mr Charlie Drew attends Miss Whitenonin in Grif fin. Rayna atti ap ngoig ane a iin Rockunut, Mes. Batt jul children visit Dr. and Mrs. M. M. bigiluin. Col. Ruypi and Robinsay travel to Columius Test Saturday. Temple, Te friends join in.

Judge New Borden Wheeler Charlie Drew Borden Miss Whitenonin Griffin Miss Tuk Wi Rayna Atti Ap Ngoig Rockunut Mes. Batt Falluni M. M. Bigiluin Col Ruypi Robinsay Columius Cobh Awa Wien Temple Te Thay Herg

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Mae Murray Kitty Bellairs Paramount Willard Mack and Mack Swain Keystone Blanche Sweet Miss Sweet Norma Talmage Robert Harron Triangle-Keystone Theda Bara Ford Animated Mildred Camp Mewhorter Mrs. Fitts Mrs. Lowrey Dancing Waco Lina Pelle Artdrees Tie Bradfeld Alater Co Lower Uldg Atlantay Ohnson's Chapel Tyus Odum B. C. Roper America Nettleton, Howard & Foster Duttenhofer Merriam B.J. Gailbreath Olin Spence Jesse Thomasson McCalman Berlie Wiggins George Wiggins W. J. McGlure W. L. McQlure Grace Williams Susie ‘Tanner Senoia Nolan Williams Cedartown Tom Powers Pearson Newnan George Flemng Alice Taylor Roopville Mrs. Johnson Mrs. W. F. Smith Inez Lovvorn Bryant Marchman D- F. Acklin Spinners Doffers Ideal Laundry Depot Carrolton, Ga Chas. Fong
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