Death of A A Simonton Leaves Carrollton Family Grief
Mr A A Simonton, longtime Carrollton resident and elder of the Presbyterian church, died Friday at his Maple Street home after a month of heart trouble and a stroke. Born near Powder Springs in Cobb county, he moved to Carrollton in youth, built a Maple Street home in 1887, and spent years as a respected citizen. Survived by wife Willow, three daughters Mrs J R Doziot, Mrs A C Pailgett, Mrs Howard Watkins, and two sons Albert A Simonton Jr and Iran Elmonton. Interment was in the city cemetery following services at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Binionton
Carroll County
Maple Street
Aimonton
Cobb County
Powder Springs
Onirovten
Simonton's Mill
Wott
Carrollton
Amin
Bimou Fay
Hynern
W. Wt. Dozier
Poston
W. R. Nenderson
Simonton Teavys Wawillow
J. R. Doziot
Haleyville
Ala
A.C. Pailgett
Barnesville
Howard Watkins
Cotton Seed Wanted for Carrollton Oil Mill Purchase
Mandeville Mills Gil Mul Division seeks sound enttan seed delivered by the 0th. Price 110 per bushel. Remnant buyback at same rate. 100 pounds seed or 575 folds hulls offered. Meat and hulls to be taken when seed delivered.
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Carrollton
Temporary Telephone Rates Notice for Georgia
Under an act of Congress federal control of Guiliiaboro Telephone & Telegraph ends at midnight July 1919. The company asks the Georgia Railroad Commission for authority to continue the Postmaster General rates for one year from December 1 1919 on Georgia intra state traffic and local exchanges. Hearing set for August 1919 in Atlanta. Objections may be made orally at the hearing or in writing by the deadline.
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Congress
Guiliiaboro Telephone & Telegraph Company
Stud Company
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Georgia
State Capitol
Atlanta
Gainesboro Telephone & Telegraph Company
Carrollan Free State: Carroll County Produces More Than It Consumes
Carroll county produces far more corn than it uses and consumes half its oats. It uses two thirds of the day and two thirds of the lard it consumes, but grows more potatoes, sump, beef, chickens, eggs, milk, and vegetables than it consumes. It ships $600,000 worth of poultry, eggs, butter, etc., annually and prides itself on its fine men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
New Savings Certificates Issued In Denominations 100 And 1000
Atlanta July 19 By Wellborn of the Webern Reserve Bank the district announces receipt of new Savings Certificates in 100 and 1000 denominations authorized by the Treasury Department. Certificates are transferable, bear the owner’s name Pigproof, and carry same interest and redemption privileges as War Savings Stamps. Prices rise monthly. 100 cost 83.60 this month, 1000 cost 836, with increases. War Savings Stamps of 45.00 convert to these securities.
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Atlanta
Wellborn
Webern Reserve Bank
Toiay
Treasqury Department
Welborn
Alae Chitinman
War Loan Organization of
Thi
Lots To Be Sold At Borden Springs
The Free Press lists upcoming sale of lots at Borden Springs on August 7 and 8 by Bernard C Bass. Buyers may acquire land near the Bordens Wheeler Springs hotel to build summer cottages, with hotel area long a local resort draw.
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Borden Springs
Ula
Borden-Wheteler Springs
Bordens Wheeler Spring
Bernard C. Bass
Presbyterian Church Services and Obituary Notice
Services next Sabbath at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sabbath School at 9 30 a m Everybody welcome Our Church laments the death of Elder A A Simonton whose faithful service and steady Christian life left a strong witness His wife and children receive sympathy The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society meet Monday at 4 p m with Mrs R A Woot Topics include Signs of the Times and The Indian in our Country All ladies urged to attend and contribute encouragement notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Simonton
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
R. A. Woot
Cameo Brooch Lost Near Church and Cemetery
A brow cameo brooch was lost Saturday July 19 between the Presbyterian church and the city cemetery. Finder please notify Mrs. Jack Aycoek. Reward offered.
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Presbyterian Church
City Cemetery
Brow
Jack Aycoek
Cullman Sheriff Killed During Raid in Carroll County
Mx Joh W Sparks former Cullman county sheriff and well known in Carroll county was killed Sunday while attempting to raid a disorderly house owned by John Liegebor. A shootout with John Macke left Macke dead at the door and Sparks fatally wounded on the steps. A woman in the house and Liegebor, a pro German during the war, were detained with complicity suspected amid ongoing investigations. News of Sparks death was received with deep regret from locals who knew him.
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Joh W. Sparks
Carroll County
Cullman County
Alabama
Sheriff Sparks
John Llegeber
John Macke
Sparks
Bulletta Atviking
Macke
Slan
Liegebor
Sparky
Eith Goud
Mer
Third Quarterly Conference at Powell's Chapel July 27
The Villa Rien Temple Charge holds its Third Quarterly Conference at Powell's Chapel on Sunday July 27 at 2 30 p m Presiding Elder Rev J H King preaches at 11 00 a m There will be dinner on the ground and revival services begin that day lasting through the next week
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Villa Rien
Powell's Chapel
J. H. King
Board of Trade backs county efforts with watermelon event
Carroll County Trade Board hosted a watermelon cutting at A. & M. College on July 24 for Canning Club Girls to show support for local organizations. The message urged community members to join the effort, stressing proactive work to help youth and county growth and urging readers to seek help from the board.
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Carroll County
Carroll County Trade Board
Canning Club
A. & M. College
Trade Board
Vis
Carrall County
Tie Boon
Omega
Young People’s Missionary Society Open Air Meeting
The Young People’s Missionary Society will hold an Open Air Meeting at the Park on July 29 in the evening. The program includes Hymn 496, devotional by Mrs. John Stewart, business meeting, minutes, and officer reports. Readings include The Freed of a Crusade by Dollie Craven and Set the Task of Making Friends by Katherin Stewart.
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Young People's Missionary Society
John Stewart
Dollie Craven
Katherin Stewart
Ford
Pauline Stevens
America
Ruth Steed
Protracted Meetings Begin at Beulah Church
The upoal protracted meetings at Beulah church will commence on Saturday July 26. It is hoped attendance will be large, much interest manifested, and that great good may be done.
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Beulah Church
Gulf Coast Worker's Impression Featured at Society Meeting
The Monday program of the W M P Methodist church included an orchestra and a new work titled What Can We Do for Foreigners in our Country. Speakers discussed immigration and assimilation.
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W. M P Methodist Church
Mofi- Poon
Bwon-Mre
Breed
Gulf Coast
Mra
Solawart
Farmers Should Speak Up To County Papers
A letter to editors urges farmers to voice needs to the paper, listing priorities such as economic aid, road progress, county and town projects, farm implements, water and lighting, home life, and maternal welfare. The writer argues editors and farmers should meet often to sharpen local journalism and better connect rural communities.
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Wsi
Ave
A Word of Appreciation and What It Means to Woman
A short, period toned piece urging men to acknowledge their wives efforts in domestic work. It contrasts a man’s quiet satisfaction after a meal with the unseen hours a woman spends cooking, arguing that a kind word can transform her day and reinforce appreciation in the home.
100 Watermelons Sold at 10 Cents Each
A brief note reports 100 watermelons sold at 10 cents apiece. The item mentions Bazemore and a thrift stamp offering, with an odd aside about a fellow needing a friend.
Baptists Launch 75 Million Mission Campaign
At the Southern Baptist Convention in Atlanta, over 6 000 Baptists voted to raise 75 million dollars for missions, education, hospitals, and related work. A national commission was formed with Dr George W Thott as chair and plans to organize by state, district, and church levels for a November to December drive called Baptist 75 Million Campaign. The push targets three million Baptists to participate across the denomination.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Atlanta
Georgia
National Memorial Churely
Roger Williams
Religious Liberty
Washington
George W. Thott
Pirat Baptist Chara
Dallix
Texas
Attuitay Goorwin
Tyme
L. R. Scarboroigh
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
FL. Worth
Tesad
C. Hening
North
Caroling
J. B. Ray
Virginia
Aurrey Dirveton
Moore
Tonnpapee
Ptr
Vielty
Mra
W. J. Neel
W. M
Jn Fet
Baptist
Te Women’s Work
Foreign Mission Board
Richmond
Heniw Mission Board
Educational Board
Birminghan
Alabama
US Ministers, Holice Board
Laymen's Board
Knoxville
Tennessee
Woman’s Missionary Union Board
Baltimore
Maryland
Ita
Methodist Pastor Lipham Addresses Conference Plans
The Rev C M Lipham of Opliquary Methodist Church in Atlanta speaks on church work and local duty. He urges cooperation with his home county and people, expressing hope for positive results in the conference.
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C. M. Lipham
Opliquary Methodist Church
Atlanta
Lipham
Hopiiligg
Paler
Pets
Atlanta News Letter highlights tangled Anthony amendment fight
The Atlanta News Letter reports a legislative snarl over the Susan B. Anthony amendment to the federal constitution with factions unlikely to compromise. It notes pay raises for state officials, a proposed governor impeachment commission, a police officer's arrest of his wife, Confederate veterans reunion plans, a surge in illicit liquor prosecutions, and rising prohibition enforcement in the Atlanta area.
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Atlanta
Susan B. Anthony
Senate
Wilson
Haytin
W. A. Coyington Han
Reid-Earnest Engagement of Trena Reid to Mr Hammond Barnoat
Mr and Mrs M B Reid of Bowron Jilietson announce the engagement of their daughter Trena to Mr Joseph Hammond Barnoat of Atlanta. The wedding is set for September 1 at the bride's home.
Missing 12 Foot Line Shaft and Piping Reported Stolen
A 12 foot line shaft and two lengths of piping about 19 and 15 feet long were reported lost during a move from Lutheraville toward Grantville Newnan and Roopville. Notify M. Brock Carrollton TYCE.
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Lutheraville
Grantville
Newnan
Roopville
Pats FR
M. Brock
Carrollton
Tyce
For Sale by Owner 683 Acres Near Corroliton
For sale by owner a 683 acre parcel near Corroliton with a four room house and 50 acres already under reclamation. A bargain offered on this land. Inquiries to the Pret Press office. Sale by owner message.
Parcel for base sale near Bowdon with favorable terms
Fragmentary notice describes land near Bowdon with good terms. Contact Wal at DeWlog in Maddyville for details and action at Hawk building.
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Erdy
Bowdon
Maddyville
Hawk Building
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Garrollton
Fpausety
Mandeville Mills
Gil Mul
J. Epps Brown
Cullman
John W. Sparks
Carroll Gillada
the Board OF Trade 18 A. Co-Operating Organization
Young People’s Missionary Society
Ranean Y Society
Cyan
Southern Baptists
The
Methoniets
Rob Dee
Atlanta News
Howe
Hind M. Staley
Stanley
Bille
Wianelé
Thi Gommilasinn
Honnte
Wiile
Elaine
Thors
Macon
Maron
FR. M. Cason
Iona
Chief Withond
Adriatn
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