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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
8
A long list of residents and guests fills the Carrollton scene with trips to Atlanta, Griffin, Borden Springs, Pablo Beach, and Florida. Local families host visitors, return from journeys, and plan future stays as Rev Parrish recovers and church notices outline August schedules.
Yesterday at five o clock the home on Cherokee Street hosted the Mann Cheney wedding. Miss Mamie Mann and Mr Charles Humber Cheney of Carrollton exchanged rings in a ceremony attended by relatives and a few friends. The decor was white and green with ferns and white roses.
A correction notes that the July issue of Greater Carroll, official organ of Carroll County Trade Board, praised Carrollton's Playgrounds but omits credit to the Carrollton Red Cross Chapter for financing the project. The correction insists credit belongs to the Red Cross Chapter and not solely to the Trade Board.
Auction notice for 100 acres of good farm land three miles from Whitesburg on the Chattahoochee River. Held at the courthouse next Tuesday in August. Sold to the highest bidder. For details contact A. B. Audley, Carrollton, Georgia.
An ad notes special E Zec shoe polish in a se pager bottle available while supplies last at Myers Stores Co. The short notice highlights a limited stock sale with focus on the product and retailer.
Big crowd urged to attend Friday afternoon game as Fats and Leans prepare a doubleheader at Southside Park. Fans paid 25 to 26 cents admission with gate receipts aiding the Froston club, while players cheerfully brace for a strong show with players like June Dowling and Harry Bledsoe delivering key plays.
Mrs C K Henderson Jr entertained her Sunday School class on the lawn of her home Wednesday afternoon with story telling games and contests. Refreshments followed. Guests included Colexta Long Frances Long Sarah Tompkins Laurae Spruell Aurelia Burtig Isabel Burtig Mary Helen Roop Sarah Dovier Grace Mandeville John Mandeville Lucile Slade Almarine Slade Elizabeth Hamilton Mary Alice Lassetter Buford Spence Mandeville Kennon Trenderson and Mary Nelle Fitts.
Four room house on Chestnut Hill with large lot and barn. Seventeen Model Ford Sedans in good condition. Stove wood ready for delivery in Carrollton. Farms for sale booklet offering 100 farms in Colquitt County area. Sash window sale for a home near water and sewerage. See local agents C M Hamrick and Kline Groover Keal Estate Company.
HENS FRIERS WANTED Good price offered. Do not sell until you see J. F. Morris at Alabama St Carrollton Ga lost item two small pearls on cameo bar pin please return to Citizens Bank in Winder 1tpd
Five horse farm known as the J W Morton farm at Shady Grove with space for cotton. See Mia Lina Horton Harris at Shady Grove County Route 1 for details.
Obituaries offered free if not exceeding 150 words with no more than 150 words. overage charged one cent per word. Include payment amount with copy. Cards of Thanks priced at one word per card. Free Press notice.
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