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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
At the AL and M Fair Association last meeting dates for the 1015 fair were fixed as October 11 through 16, six days. Secretary John Matthews and President Claud Smith were re elected. Burson is elected to the board replacing resigned Adamson.
Losie Whitmore aged 30 died Saturday morning at 6 30 from morphine overdose taken Friday afternoon in a personal crisis. Two bottles found, one emptied. He lived with his mother sister and brother. father unrelated in Carrollton. Funeral services were held Sunday at four o'clock by Rev. J Oxford, with interment in the city cemetery.
Miss Irene Sewell of Atlanta dies after recent operation. She was about 21, daughter of the late Dr. J R Sewell. Body brought to Carrollton for funeral at the First Baptist Church with Rev J M Dodd officiating. Burial in city cemetery. Survived by step mother Mrs J B R Sewell, sister Mrs Annie Ruth Watson, and brothers Dr Eldredge Sewell Roy Van and George Sewell.
City Sanitary Inspector I E Connor calls citizens to keep premises sanitary and dry hog pens. He notes new fever cases and warns about decayed fruit, watermelon rinds, and dry closets out of reach of sewers. Liming advised to deter vectors and rats.
Dr. M. W. Hancock-Lewis, held for several weeks on a murder charge tied to a death following a criminal operation, was released on $5,000 bail after Judge R. W. Freeman signed the order. Twenty-one signers formed the bond, with the case set for the October term of the Superior Court.
A house fire in Douglas county led authorities to use a bloodhound to track the suspect. The dog followed the scent from the Boatright property near Bremen, and the incendiary was tracked and jailed in Douglas county. The loss included the valuable residence and its contents.
Report says Judge James Beall will not preside over the preliminary hearing for Ed Cheney linked to the murder case of L. Guill. The hearing is set for Saturday with a new judge to be chosen. Subpoenas have been issued and public interest is high as the court seeks a fair proceeding.
J No Johnsons Furniture Store is named a Hoosier Prize winner amid a record contest with 4500 dealers. The Hoosier Company praises his effort and notes a new dry goods business opening on Carrollton square, in Moncrief’s former millinery space, by Charlie Elis. The store is set to launch around August 15 with overhauling and preparations underway.
The Carrollton Library Association will hold its semi annual business meeting on Saturday at 5 o'clock in the library room of the city hall. All members are requested to be present.
Mrs. E P Word aged 53 died Sunday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev J M Dodd officiating. Interment was in Salem. She was formerly Miss Hancock and had moved to Arkansas years ago. Survived by husband and five children Leonard Word of Birmingham Galvin Cole Boaz Alabama and Misses Lais Lizzie and Lowry Word.
After consultation, the Presbyterian Church will hold a 15 minute service each Sunday from 10:30 to 10:45 at the close of Sunday School. Sunday School meets at 9330 and ends at 10:30. The aim is to unite the church, take collections, and consider calling a pastor. Signed A A Simonton Clerk of the Session.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church plans a 4 PM meeting on Wednesday August 3. Program themes include Mexico of Today The Gospel in Mexico Mexicans in Texas and Christ for the World in Sin with readings songs and a vocal solo. Miss Irene Folsom visited relatives in Newnan last week.
The Carrollton circuit holds its quarterly conference at Concord Church on Saturday July 31 with presiding elder Dr J H Bakes of the Ramie district.
A ten day revival at Old Camp Ground church under Rev. W. C. McMullan ended with strong interest and several new members added to the congregation.
Carroll county will host court from now until Christmas with two weeks in August for the June adjourned term, September’s city court, October’s Superior court, and December city court, totaling four full terms in five months.
Mrs Dutit Kenney died Monday at 3 30 PM and was buried Tuesday at Temple after services by Rev J M Dodd. Maiden name Maite Stulings she was about years old and a Baptist member. Survived by husband two children including a day old babe. mourned by relatives and friends.
A local member of the Protestant church condemns a proposed resolution for the Georgia Annual Conference to withdraw from the Methodist Protestant church and unite with the MEF church south. He says dissidents cannot vote out the church and take congregations with them.
An election will be held Tuesday August 3 at 7 30 p m to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bro J M L Strickland. All members must observe notice and govern themselves accordingly. Fraternally E A Merrell, Seb Carrell Lodge No 69 F A M.
We express sincere thanks for the loving kindness shown to us in the death of our baby girl. Thanks for the beautiful floral offerings. May God bless each one. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hamrick.
Mr and Mrs Tom Upshaw of Tanceville Alabama visit daughter Mrs J W Reeves. Burwin Griffin family reports a very sick baby. John Unshiw of Cullman visits daughter Mrs W T Hendon. Louis Smith has three children Harvey Hulett Rosa sick this week. Sand Hill school enrollment 143. Various locals visit kin in nearby towns and Florida.
The Carrollton baseball team swept Lindale in a three game series held this week. Scores show Carrollton winning two games and Lindale one with strong pitching by Stevens Rabin and Boote. Hugh Walton falls ill with typhoid fever at his Newnan home.
Lin dale toppled Temple while the Yannigans defeated Temple Jake and Bowdon across Monday to Wednesday. Tuesday stretched to ten innings with Sngtters losing 9 to 11 as Yannigans rallied 11 runs in the final frames. Bowdon endured a 20 to 12 loss after a 23 to 8 Yannigans performance, with pitchers listed for each side and late rallies shaping the outcomes.
Dr. E C Swanson of Douglas has located in Carrollton for dentistry. He occupies the former Strickland office in the First National Bank building, refurnished with modern sanitary equipment and ready for practice. A 1911 Atlanta Dental College graduate, he served three years in the school clinic and has four years of practice.
College Park was routed as Carrollton piled up 18 hits and 13 runs while Stevens allowed three hits and no runs. The game ended with Carrollton winning 13 to 4 after finishing the week in College Park and sending College Park home in the afternoon.
Shoe repair service advertised as nearly and durably done. Also offering parts of new and second-hand harness at bargain prices. Located on Depot Street, back of Heaton Bros store. Date 7-29-41.
A bargain lot offers two hundred acres near Centralhatchee with time to pay. J C Brock advertises that a good man with stock and feed for the first year can take advantage of the sale. Also mentions Butterick Patterns at Bradley's.
Bledsoe and Powers advertise the highest cash price for good mules. They operate from Bledsoe's Stublu and invite owners to contact them for offers.
A letter from Hayne Sharpe dated July 1 1915 in London describes a role as a medicine compounder aboard a steamship leaving Newport News Virginia and arriving at Dartmouth England. He observes soldiers and farewell scenes, notes sea sickness on the voyage and mentions plans to sail to Boston and to write home from Newport News.
Local residents recount visits among families in Whitesburg and nearby areas on Route 1. Social events include an ice cream supper at Miss Ozelle Camp’s honoring Miss Horothy Camp of Atlanta and a pre- Saturday gathering at Hutcherson’s ferry. Protracted meetings planned at Mt. Zion, with attendees from A. P. Barfield and Ephesus Church.
Advertises to buy young mules meeting height and weight specs. Stewart and Fleming seek animals of specified size for purchase and payment.
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