Perdue Thompson Wedding At Home Of Father
Miss Lucy Perdue and Mr Frank Thompson of Atlanta wed last Sunday at the bride’s father W J Perdue home with Rev R A Edmondson officiating. The bride is the family’s second daughter and a popular figure among youth. the groom is described as a young man of sterling qualities. The couple left Sunday for Atlanta to establish their home.
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Lucy Perdue
Frank Thompson
Atlanta
W. J. Perdue
R. A. Edmondson
Thompson
Shower for Miss Luta Boykin Honored by Miss Helen Long
One of last week's delightful social events was a shower by Miss Helen Long for bride elect Miss Luta Boykin. A word contest provided amusement, followed by a salad course. About thirty five friends attended.
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Helen Long
Luta Boykin
Miss Gertrude Hamrick Hosts Graduate Party At Home
Miss Gertrude Hamrick entertained graduates at her Depot Street home with games music and an ice course served as part of a week’s social functions honoring the graduating class.
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Gertrude Hamrick
Depot Street
Shower Honoring Miss Lucy Perdue At Home
Miss Vannie Phillips hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lucy Perdue last Friday afternoon on the spacious porch. A cart with a doll bride was drawn by Susie McClure and Willie Maud Hicks before Miss Perdue as gifts were placed aboard. Punch was served by Grace Blalock. cream and cake by Floy Rawls and Mrs. George Gray.
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Vannie Phillips
Lucy Perdue
Susie McClure
Willie Maud Hicks
Miss Perdue
Grace Blalock
Floy Rawls
George Gray
Marie Travis Hosts Notable Domino Party Night
Miss Marie Travis entertained a leading social function this week with a domino party last Thursday. Guests played 42 in the dining room and enjoyed refreshments of salad tomatoes sandwiches pickles crackers and iced tea.
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Marie Travis
Protracted Services at First Methodist Church Begin Soon
Revival services start Sunday at 1 am at First Methodist Church led by Rev. J. C. Hanes from Birmingham Alabama with Prof. G. W. Watermire from Texas directing the singing. Services set for 9 am and 7 45 pm with choir workers meeting Saturday at 7 45 pm for rehearsal and to greet Bro Hanes and Prof Watermire.
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First Methodist
J. C. Hanes
Birmingham
Ala
G. W. Watermire
Texas
Cungles
Cartersville
Bro
Hanes
Prof
Watermire
For Sale Two Cows With Calves And Farm Equipment
For sale two cows with young calves two wagons two harrows two buggies items listed under 31 LC Manpeyite.
Growth of Carrollton Post Office Under Postmasters Change
The Carrollton post office shows rising postal receipts and rapid expenditure growth after a 1909 postmaster change. Receipts climbed from 2,536.88 in 1895 to about 9,954.34 for eleven months of 1913, with projected 10,700.00 for the year. Expenditures rose from 1,000 salary and 250 clerk hire in 1898 to 2,200 salary and 3,900 clerk hire, plus rural delivery costs, totaling 19,936.00 today.
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Carrollton
W. F. Brown
Claud E. Smith
Smith
100 Bushels to the Acre from Carroll County Farm
Mr. Bud Nixon of Route 6 harvested 100 bushels of oats from a single acre today. The stand reinforces his reputation as a fine farmer and shows Carroll county land suits oats as well as cotton and corn.
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Bud Nixon
Route 6
Nixon
Carroll County
Carrollton Beats Newnan Twice In Newnan Baseball
Carrollton defeated Newnan 19 to 4 in the first game at Newnan with Head and Millican for Carrollton and Pool Carmichael and Gammon for Newnan. In the second game Knott pitched a shutout for Carrollton as they scored seven runs. batteries Knott Millican Me Elroy and Harris.
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Carrollton
Newnan
Millican
Pool
Carmichael
Gammon
Knott
Carralston
Elroy
Harris
Roosevelt libel suit ends with six cent verdict in Michigan
In Marquette a Republican editor sued Col. Roosevelt for 10000 over a drunkenness claim. The trial featured witnesses supporting the Colonel while the editor admitted retraction after finding no proof. Judge and jury set six cents damages, each side paying own costs, citing Michigan law. The case closes with a rebuke of spreading untruths about public officials.
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Marquette
Mich
Col. Roosevelt
Michigan
Cleveland
Cedartown Standard
Retiring Postmaster Seen as Efficient and Faithful
The piece notes the rural routes cost $9,800 yearly while city delivery adds $1,600. It praises Mr. Smith for progressive growth and satisfactory service, and says Judge Brown’s administration is respected though the retiring postmaster leaves with nearly unanimous patron approval and good wishes.
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Smith
Brown
Retiring Carrollton Postmaster Praises Brown Appointment
In Carrollton a closing note from Claud E. Smith commends Hon. W. F. Brown as postmaster and thanks Congressman Adamson and the public for support. Smith lauds his office force for devotion and service, expressing gratitude for their role in his administration.
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Adamson
W. F. Brown
Carrollton
Claud E. Smith
Library News Highlights Free Access Growth and Gifted Books
Miss Nellie May Lambert presented the library with new books. The library now serves about two hundred patrons, up from twenty when it was free. There are 117 books checked out. Mrs J T Bradley, president of the Library Association, calls a meeting for Wednesday June 11 at 4 p m.
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Nellie May Lambert
J. T. Bradley
Thhe Library Association
The
Association
Lawn Party Hosted by Miss Susie Tanner for Miss Marguerite Sewell
A lawn party hosted by Miss Susie Tanner last Friday afternoon honored guest Miss Marguerite Sewell of Temple. Guests enjoyed punch, games, and an interesting contest with sandwiches and sherbet served. about sixteen guests attended.
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Susie Tanner
Marguerite Sewell
Temple
Rev Brindle to Preach at Buffalo on Sunday
Announcement that Reverend D A Brindle will preach at Buffalo this Sunday June 8 after Sunday school with a cordial invitation for all to attend.
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D. A. Brindle
Buffalo
Carrollton and Temple to meet at river race track
Ford auto owners picnic features a baseball game between Temple and Carrollton at the river race track. Both teams are playing well and an exciting contest is expected. The locals then travel to Senoia for two games with the Senoia team, which has been making a strong record lately.
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Ford Auto Owners
Temple
Carrollton
Senoia
Chattanooga Vets Reunion Praised as Grandest Ever
The author extols the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Chattanooga as unmatched in grandeur and impact. He praises the city’s battlefields and scenery, honors past sacrifices, and notes the aging veterans gathering as a poignant remembrance of the Confederacy.
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Chattanooga
United Confederate Veterans Reunion
Free Press
United Confederate Veterans
Two Notable Carrollton Citizens Die in Sudden Off Days
Two former Carrollton residents, H. C. Brown and J. L. Cobb, died Saturday and were buried Sunday at the city cemetery. Brown, near seventy, educator and Confederate veteran who lost a leg, left in Milledgeville. Cobb, known as Private Joe Cobb, lawyer and author of A History of Carroll County, died in Atlanta. Both were Baptists. funerals held at First Baptist with Masons leading.
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Carrollton
Messrs
H.C. Brown
J. L. Cobb
Mr. Brown
Milledgeville
Mr. Cobb
Tanta
First Baptist Church
J. M. Dodd
W. W. Roop
Sam Brown
Ben F. Brown
Cobb
Joe Cobb
Atlanta
Carroll County
Ives
Levens and Macon to Marry in Pensacola
Announcement states Miss Amy Levens formerly of this place will wed Mr. Arthur L. Macon of Pensacola Florida. The couple plans to reside in Pensacola after the ceremony.
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Amy Levens
Arthur L. Macon
Pensacola, Fla
No Services at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday
The pastor Rev. W. E. Dozier has been appointed by his Presbytery to conduct an installation service at Loyd Church in Trogo County, so there will be no preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sunday.
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W. E. Dozier
Loyd Church
Trogo County
Presbyterian Church
Dixie Banner Exalts Sacrifice in Nation's Canvass
A reverent passage extols Dixie as eternal and sacred, honoring the blood of fathers and tears of mothers. It lauds patriotic feelings as timeless and compares the sacrifice to historic glories, inspiring future generations to cherish the nation.
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Dixie
Greece
Rome
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Perdue-Thompson
Miss Boykin
Miss Marie Travis
First Methodist Church
G. W. Watermore
Mr. C. E. Smith
Library News
Carrollton Vs
U. CV. Reunion
BY Gus Nix
Heaven
Confederacy
J. C. Brown
Levens
Macon
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