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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

2

Rain and sermons mark weekend at Mt Zion and Oak Ridge

A rainy weekend included preaching at Mt Zion with Rev. W Carter delivering engaging sermons. A near miss at church left Miss Mattie Phillips shaken but uninjured when a car jackknifed through the crowd. Oak Ridge hosts a lively country social debate on women’s rights with strong speeches and a decisive affirmative vote.

Oak Ridge Country Social Club Parker Moore George Brannen John Wood Hames Alexader Aaron Bearden Robert Green Arthur Vines

Reverend Anderson Leads Union Appointment Saturday and Sunday

Reports describe Rev. Anderson's regular Union appointment over the weekend with a sermon at Aunt Mollie Morris's home Sunday afternoon. A large crowd attended, sharing handshakes and touching testimonies. Aunt Mollie is feeble and unable to attend church. Other notes include a sick infant, newborn baby boy at Gamble family, and several visits and dinners among local residents.

Anderson Union Mollie Morris Mollie Henry Johnson

Lee's Chapel Farm News And Local Notes

Lee's Chapel community busy with grass control. Rev J W Gray preached a Sunday sermon. Powers couple report baby improving. Duke and McIntosh families joined by Rev Gray for Sunday dinner. Buzzard spotted last week with a bell on its neck.

J. WH. Gray Lee's Chapel Joe Powers W. D. Duke Jim Jackson Bob Dukes Jim McIntosh A. W Duke J. H. Gray

Prayer Meeting Attended. Weekly Gatherings Planned

The report notes a well attended Sunday prayer meeting and announces ongoing Sunday evening gatherings with all welcome. It also mentions visits from Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Duffey with children to the former's mother, and lists Messrs. John Henry, C. B. Driver, and sister Rebecca among attendees.

S. M. Duffey John Henry C. B. Driver Rebecca

Singing by Miss Willie Wortham Draws Young Parishioners

The Glenloch Sunday service featured Miss Willie Wortham with a large turnout of young people. Sunday School was well attended and a reminder for all to meet at 9 o'clock. Carrollton visitor Emmett Bagwell stayed with Prof. Joseph Bagwell during the weekend while Mrs. Jim Burson remains ill. Leonard Huffmen made a business trip to Carrollton last week. Bill Folds and wife report their babies are quite ill.

Willie Wortham Emmett Bagwell Carrollton Joseph Bagwell Jim Burson Leonard Huffmen Billl Folds

Local visitors and sick at Cross Plains

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lewis visited relatives at Cross Plains Sunday. Mr. A. H. Hinesley of Cross Plains spent Friday night with Mr. J. D. Reeves and family on the way to Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Gladney visited the latter's father, Mr. S. E. Wilson, Sunday. Dr. Lewis was called Sunday to see Mrs. H. T. Fuller, who has been sick for a long time, to the regret of her many friends.

Mt. Zion W. Carter Mattie Phillips Rome Tom Friddell McWhorter Black Gum J. J. Lewis Cross Plains A. H. Hinesley J. D. Reeves Atlanta T. W. Gladney S. E.wilson Lewis H. T. Fuller

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Merrell Bros. CO Whitesburg Oak Ridge C. S.C Smyrna Billie Mote Ile G. R. Mote Athula W. B. Bagwell James Tevats Bagwell Quinn Edwards Bremen Buck Creek Crossing T. Y. Stephens E. Creel G. V. Nixon Mat Holmes Mr. Nixon R. Mote JAKE Mrs. Gamble J. H. Johnson Bowdin Junction Grandpa Michael Hassie Powell Ora Entrekin Zell Walton Annie Lee Leak Sam Moore Earl Johnson J. T. Stone Pearl Johnson Messrs Drewery Jesse Wright Thllapoosa Waco Lee’s Chapel Clem Glenloch Pictorial Review Princess Tissue Supreme Cards Ile Calmont Batiste Rajah Madras Merrell Bros. Company Carrollton, Georgia
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