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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1917

Page

2

Cross Plains Notes on Visits and Memorial Service

The article lists visits by Mrs Ward and children, Floris Lasseter, Willie L Daysetter and Sgt James Priev from Chattanooga, and Claude Altman, and mentions a memorial singing held on the third Sunday. It notes Mr and Mrs Williama of Carrollton visiting relatives, a sister Lunsectier, and an ice cream supper at J S Lovetter's. It also reports Avva Wale Vid's illness and hopes for recovery.

Eed Ward Tend Ketter Lant Augiat G, Altman Claude Roopvills AH. Lunsectier Willie Doster Williama Carrolltan Mor'a

Local social notes and visits span Burera community

A jumble of names and travels from Burera and nearby counties shows Mr Joe Dent of Oaktey Mil visiting relatives, and Clifford Chivened of Amiton Ala. Birmingham guest Mrs Malle King and others visit kin. Typhoid fever patients Fuulep and Kate Winstom improve as protracted services begin this Saturday before the fifth Sunday.

Joe Dent Oaktey Mil Oie Grinzand Geiveard Hornys Crigaard Wad Mea Cliford Chivened Amiaton Ala Malle King Birmingham Wile Diamant Mia Wade Mabiey Mixami Ant Ceiavardig Sick Fist Tla Walter Cosby Doge Tay County Min Windom Hugh Gaerett Samnale Utysuus Ashmore Heard County Mra al Cook Bowdon Junction Euuna Windon Misgea Fuulep Kate Winstom

Mr and Mrs Vielder Guests of Ganns This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Mred Vielder were the guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Gann on Sunday and Sunday night Mrs Wuniee Lee spent Sunday with them in a social gathering noting local hospitality and companionship in Buffalo.

Mred Vielder Henry Gann Mias Wuniee Lee

Bonner Family Socials and Visits Reported

Local notes list numerous Bonner relatives and friends visiting or staying with kin this past weekend and week. Names include C. TL Bonner, Misa Alma Dell Bonner, Mrs Burns Mooves, D. W. Conningham, Henry Gann, Tom Vidder, RB. A. Bonner, Annie Le Johnson, Prowline Bonner, Miss Mae Beavers, Gordon Bonner, and W. S. Bonner of Carrollton, with various Sunday and Saturday night gatherings.

Annie le Johnson Prowline Bonner Seslie North Annie Leo Johnson Mae Beavers Desie Bonner Lowell Gordon Bonner W. 8. Bonner Carrollton J. M. Honner

Pleasant Hill Social Notes Report Rain and Visits

Pleasant Hill residents report heavy rain and notes of social visits. Mr and Mrs W O Jennings and Mrs Aid Turner attended a meeting at Old Carrollton. The Burks, Rontright, Long, Cooper, Burka, Wilson, Broom, Ry Turner, Rigsby and Carter families are listed with various visits and gatherings across Cross Plains, Metter, Oak Ridge and Boyvrn's mill.

Mra W. O. Jennings Aid B. L. Turner Old Carrollton C.T. Burks W. M. Rontright Cross Plains Roy Williams Salma Long Mamie Burka Wy L Charlie Broom Blanche Boyvorn’s Mill Th. Ry Turner Loyd Rigsby Metter Tom Wilson Teo Butta Ab Carter Oak Ridge

Miller's Academy Weather Impacts Saturday Assembly

Inclement weather affected Miller's Academy events as Rev. Morgan could not attend his appointment though a large crowd was present. Carmel McEwen and Tiny vella Holland traveled to Carrollton for a business trip. W. A. Rowland and others undertook trips to Buchanan and Holland with family. Broadwater from Antioch arrived to visit in Lie Grange before resuming work in Nowman. The Rowland family plus Mae Guice and Boyce Rowland traveled to Holland and Mt. Zion. Missoyee Rowland hosted a pleasant entertainment for a charitable cause.

Morgan Carmel McEwen Tiny Vella Holland Carrollton W. A. Rowland Buchanan Tillhnan Broadwater Antioch Lie Grange J. W. A. Rowland Nownan Ategust Lab B. T. Raburn Misaes Mae Tou Guice Boyce Rowland Holland Mt. Zion Missoyee Rowland

Decorative Friday school event sheds light on prizes

The school house event featured flower decorations on the back porch and displays of wakes brought by Jadiva. Prizes were offered for the prettiest wake won by Misa Boyes Rowland. Cakes sold to the highest bidder raised 4.75. The day included a Sunday service and reminder to return books and baskets.

Misa Boyes Rowland Tee Crean Pines

Foley's Honey and Tar praised for asthma relief

A reader from Carrollton Ga writes that Foley's Honey and Tar eases years of asthma by loosening phlegm and aiding coughing fits. The note mentions the product as non opiate and lists Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton Ga as a seller.

Eb, Schaaf Ureston Foley Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton, Ga

Salem Locals Report Rainy Week and Local News

Rainy weather hits Salem area with grasses growing in fields. George Stamps adds two farms to 1% C Mb Lendon for 5000 dollars about 50 per acre at the old Anela Doe Stamps Place. Salem schoolhouse to be auctioned next Saturday to raise funds for a new building. Protracted meeting begins next Saturday at Salem. attendance urged.

George Stamps Mb Lendon Anela Doe Tank Nixon Maude Pyus Mirsey Mable Mildred Nixon Rowdon George Stamipa Metray Antioch Abner Nixon W. Ta Yater Salem Atlanta

Foley’s King of Malaria Chill Tonic Ad

An old advert promotes Foley’s King of Malaria Chill Tonic for chills fevers and sweats. It claims to combine quinine with purifying tonic ingredients to restore appetite strength and energy, sold by Red Cross.

Foley Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton

River Farm Gossip and Camp Meeting Plans

Carrollton residents report splendid rainfall reviving vegetation on the river farm of Newt Ballard and his wife. The Shiloh camp meeting is set for the second Sunday in August and Bethel for the third, as usual in these annual gatherings.

Vreo Newt Ballard Shiloh Bethel

Revival meetings and community notes from Beulah and beyond

The piece reflects on revival meetings past and present, praises the aging participants and camp meetings, and mentions local postal carrier changes and residents such as Mr. Beadley Hallam, I B Mindow, and Thomas E. Watson. It lists neighbors visiting Beulah and surrounding areas, noting families and local happenings while expressing local pride and blessing Murrah for The Free Press.

Beadley Hallam I. B. Mindows Tennessee Brailey Thomas E. Watson Congress Tom Mom United States Huntley Turner Elnay Wesley Carrie Dallard Newt Virgin George Catiwell Misa Eiie Edo Paul Caldwell Beulah Ed Caldwell George Caldwell Georgia. Barnes Huce

For Sale Multiple Farms Near Tyur and Lowell Georgia

For sale 202% acre farm with 0 cultivated acres 3 houses good branch bottoms saw timber located 4 miles south of Tyur Ga Also 63 acres 3 to 4 miles from Lowell Ga Also 115 acres Roop villa road applies to Hjuteowte Leon Hood.

Tyur Lowell Roop Villa Road Hjuteowte Leon Hood

Wanted peach seed for shipment before September first

Advert reads a request for 10 bushels of peach seed of any kind to be received before September first. Contact OAS, P Turner, W Nutseryman at Carrollton, Ry 6, Phone 98a for inquiries or delivery details.

Bor Turner Nutseryman Carrollton

Portugal's Big Diamond and the Braganza Crown Jewel

The Braganza diamond claimed as the world's largest at 1,860 carats, tied to Portugal's crown jewels. Some doubt its authenticity due to lack of verifiable testing. Found in Brazil in 1741, reports note its contested status amid historical lore. The foxglove plant resembles a gloved finger, with its name linked to folk or fairy glove origins.

Portugal Crown Jewela Brazil London Telegraph

Nervous Wreck Healed by Cardui Says Texas City Woman

Mrs. G. H. Schill of Texas City reports three years of severe headaches and nervous distress ending after three bottles of Cardui. She claims permanent relief and urges others to try the medicine noted as recommended in medical books for feminine troubles with 40 years of use backing.

Texas City Tex G. H. Schill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burera Buffalo News Pleasant Hill Miller's Academy Heles Chero-Cola Croesus Cardus Mary John Amy P. S J. N. Johnson Weer Macon the Telegraph The Penn Mutual Penn Mutuals Life Insurance Company, of Philadelphia Georgia GEO. T. Lovvorn Bagley & Willett General Agents Fourth National Bank
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