Eureka church all day Sacred Harp singing May 21 1922
A Eureka church all day Sacred Harp singing on May 21 1922 featured Rev J T Layton leading devotional exercises and an eloquent sermon on Gods Divine Plan based on Romans 9. An organized singing schedule followed with speakers R M Reid J Akin and others, a bountiful communal feast, and gratitude for hospitality. A Memorial Day service including deacon ordination was held May 20 with addresses by Rev T A Bonner and tributes to Rev FE Robinson. Subsequent notes report on Sunday School, local illnesses, farming delays from rains, and community news from Eureka Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Eureka Church
J. E. Eason
Dro. Eason
J. T. Layton
Bro. Eason
J. Akio
Joseph Parrish
G. R. Bachelor
R. M. Reid
J. A Layton
Layton
House
Comminies
F. M. Brock
C. F. Richards Allen Barnes
Cecoms
J. D. Mejcur
G. T. McGraw
R. J. Akin
B. Duncan
G. V. Walker
Ife
Bs. Duncan
Bro
J. Lem Thompson
T. A. Bonner
Bro. Bonner
FE. E. Robinson
T. A. Bomner
Local Notes From Shiloh and Surrounding Area
Farmers near Shiloh have begun chopping a little cotton while a few have finished cotton seed planting and corn planting lags. Sunday School and singing events drew crowds despite rough weather. Mrs Belic and Mrs Beula Shumake were praised for Sunday night singing. Mrs Ladie Roberts and Mrs Maude Crews were noted for Sunday afternoon singing. One local resident, Mrs Johnson, returned from South Georgia after visiting grandparents. Johnosa Johnson is in Carrollton Memorial Hospital after surgery. Misses Allie Evta Knott and Mae Carrie Johnson visited relatives near Liberty and Lot Johnson’s family.
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Belic
Beula Shumake
Sia
Alck
Mra
Ladie Roberts
Maude Crews
South Georgia
John Cooper
Johnosa
Carrollton Memorial Hospital
W. A. Johnson
Atlanta
Allie
Evta Knott
Rotherwood
Nora Smith
Mae
Carrie Johnson
Lot Johnson
Liberty
Powell's Chapel Notes Reach Out To The Community
Mr Homer Payne after throat operation at Georgia Baptist hospital is reported to be improving. Rev J T Layton led services at Flat Rock A Saturday and Sunday, with visits by local families. Several locals including Messis R A Boyd J H W Couch Tom Tyson and E R Newell drove to Atlanta Friday to see Mr Payne. Mr and Mrs Joe Payne visited Fannie Payne's family Sunday. Rain continues in the county hampering farming as cutting of wheat and oats proceeds slowly. Leonard Mayfield of Douglas County visited with his in laws Franklin and Mrs Swafford Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L.thompson
Joseph Parrish
Bible Ilans
Eureka
Rob Marlow
Burwell
New Ipe
Ann Peares
Will Robinson
Carrollton
M. R. Proctor
W. L. Baxter
Walco
J. L. Thompson
Homer Payne
Georgia Baptist Hospital
J. T. Layton
Flat Rock
Tom Tyson
Messiu
R. A. Boyd
J. H W. Couch
E. R. Newell
Clarence Boyd
Atlanta
Joe Payne
Fannie Payne
Leonard Mayfiled
Douglas County
Franklin Swafford
Bremen visitors and locals share weekend visits
Mr and Mrs Newt Spence were recent visitors in Bremen. Mrs Dora Rowe hosted Prince Rowe and wife from High Point. Masters Lanorina Blakemore of Jacksonville and Hubert and Terbert Biggera of Bremen visited with Mrs Newt Spence. Della McCalmon of Center Point spent the weekend with Bertha Duncan. Rinard Diggers of Buchanan was a guest of the Spences Monday night.
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Newt Spence
Bremen
Mesars
Ds Jones
M. C. Baker
Della McCalmon
Center Point
Bertha Duncan
Prince Rowe
Tigh Point
Dora Rowe
Rinard Diggers
Buchanan
Rainstorm Affects Carrollton Area Residents
A severe rain and wind storm hit Carrollton Saturday night. Farmers face gloomy times as several residents including Allie North Nannie Smith Larachel Moore and Christine Martin traveled to Bowdon to bring home Henry Carden for the week. Jodie Smith Anieee Cora visited Burwell and nearby families, while Sara Kora Curden and Mrs Tyson hosted relatives at Carrollton Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie North
Nannie Smith
Larachel Moore
Christine Martin
Bowdon
Henry
John Lee Carden
Jodie Smith
Anieee
Cora
John Thurman
Burwell
C. H. Johnson
Drucillz
Jake
Sara
Kora Curden
M. Tc Tyson
Carrollton
Route 2
Bea
Olivia
Milies
Messrs
Alton and
Tillman McLerden
Roopville notes on crops and community events
In Roopville this week farmers report cotton and grass in good stands while grain remains short due to rust. W F Merrel loses a fine horse, Masonite meeting attended by R L Gillespie and others, Rosie Morrell returns from Centralhatchee, Annie Ruth Jackson visits, and locals attend Goshen decorations. Cold weather weakens cotton and harshly affects growth.
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Roopville, R
W. F. Merre
R. L. Gillespie
Rosie Morrell
Centralhatchee
Annie Ruth Jackson
Mary Simnith
Goshen
Welcome
Carrollton notes on teaching, weather, and farming progress
The piece laments rain affecting travel to an institute at A and M and urges teachers to seek knowledge. It cites Tommie McLeod and Huntley Turner cutting wheat and notes corn planting delays due to rain, urging perseverance and faith in favorable outcomes.
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Tommie McLeod
Huntley Turner
Big Rain and Farm Work on Buck Creek Saturday
A severe Saturday night storm hit Buck Creek with heavy rain and strong winds. Mr James Todd and his children cultivated a large potato patch on their farm, while editorials warn against lawbreaking and urge a return to faith to avoid punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek
James Todd
Tennille Sells First Car Load of Chickens in County
Tennille Ga June 1 Tennille held its first car load chicken sale selling about 5000 birds. Hens brought 20 cents per pound while fryers brought 34 cents. Buyer was J A Kelley of Atlanta and locals expect future shipments as Washington county pursues a new poultry industry. Other shipments of chickens hogs wheat corn lumber and anticipated cotton will boost county standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennille
Tennillle
Washington County
J. A. Kelley
Atlanta
Mandeville Mills 7 Base Ball Club Triumphs Over Whitesburg
The Mandeville Mills base ball team defeated Whitesburg Saturday afternoon 19 to 5. Earlier the same Saturday they beat Bowdon 5 to 3 with Pike fanning 10. They are set to play Bowdon again Saturday afternoon in June at Bowdon.
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Mandeville Mills
Whitesburg
Bowdon
Pike
Burg
Carrollton Lodge to Elect Officers Monday Night
Notice to all members of Carrollton Lodge No 96 I O O F to attend Monday night June 5th for election of officers and other important business. Secretary E M Lyle confirms need for attendance and participation.
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Carrollton Lodge No
E. M, Lyle
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Jesse Terrell
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W. P. Terrell
Jean Burnett
Willie McGuire
George McCain
Harry McCain
Billie McCain
I. F. Smith
J. If, Roberts
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Auburn
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Central OF Georgia Railway
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