Two Fatally Hurt by Boiler Explosion in Heard County
Meagre reports arrive from the Heard county line near Centralhatchee about a steam engine boiler explosion. John Pyles and his son Ed are gravely injured and likely to die. three or four others hurt. Carrollton Baseball Association opened the season at the new Depot street park, defeating East Point 15 to 3 as the band played and merchants closed for a half holiday.
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John Pyles
Shaw
Centralhatchee
East Point
Carrollton
Heards County
Ed Pyles
New Carrollton Baseball Association
Depot Street
W. H. Shaw
Carrollton Boys
Raburn
A Municipal Report by O Henry Featured
The Free Press presents one of the world’s notable short stories, A Municipal Report, by O Henry. Set in Nashville, Tenn., the narrative showcases Henry’s humor and broad sympathy. The story occupies a single page and is part of a selection of verses and stories secured for readers.
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The
Free Press
O. Henry
New York
Nashville
Tenn
Harry Fleming Attending Southern Student Conference
Mr. Harry Fleming left for Black Mountain North Carolina for ten days to attend the Southern Student centre as Mercer University representative. Hundreds of college men from southern institutions join lectures mountain climbing and sports in a mix of study and recreation in the Western North Carolina mountains.
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Harry Fleming
Black Mountain
N. C
Southern
South
North Carolina
Fleming
Mercer University
Macon
Examinations for Fourth Class Post Masters in July
The United States Civil Service Commission announces July exams in Georgia at Carrollton Franklin Newnan Rome and other towns. Carrollton test is July 18 with about 300 post master positions statewide. Names listed include Banning Frolona Haralson Lutherville McCollum Madras Roopville Sharpsburg Temple Turin Waco Whitesburg. Obtain forms from local post offices or the Commission in Washington. Applicants must reside within the area.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Georgia
Carrollton
Franklin
Newnan
Rome
Banning
Frolona
Haralson
Luthersville
McCollum
Madras
Roopville
Sharpsburg
Temple
Turin
Waco
Whitesburg
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Some Good Cotton Growers Report Strong Stalks Near Town
Mr. L. Strickland of route 7 brought in fine cotton stalks from a large field three miles from town showing 12 inch height and squares forming. The field had no rain since planting but recent local showers are easing dryness as crops are well cultivated with a promising outlook for another good year.
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L. Strickland
Route 7
J. M. Johnson
Free Press
Examination Eligibility Contested by Post Office Territory
A fragment notes a territory supplied by a post office and refers to the possibility that an individual may sit the examination at any chosen time, indicating a flexible schedule or conditional eligibility.
Tax Equalizers Conclude Work on County Returns
The county board of tax equalizers completed weeks of work on local returns and notified those not yet deemed equal to others. State official Harty said banks may be asked to disclose named depositors balances, provoking banker protest over depositor confidentiality and risk to business. Overall, the board faces mixed views but aims for a fair tax burden distribution as enforcement of the new law progresses.
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Board of Tax Equalizers
Harty
Ball Games Here Both Friday and Saturday
Opening series between East Point and Carrollton continues with two games scheduled Friday and Saturday afternoons. Carrollton leads the series after winning the first game and aims for a clean sweep at home. East Point seeks to rebound after a tough loss and encourage the home team on opening day with free ladies admission Friday.
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East Point
Carrollton
Presbyterian Church Summer Services Schedule
Regular services will run both morning and evening next Sunday with evening gatherings outdoors on the church lawn. The Bible Study class meets Monday at 4 PM at the pastor’s home, studying Jeremiah from the book of Jeremiah.
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Jeremiah
Atlanta preacher to speak at Tallapoosa and Carrollton churches
Elder T. E. Head of Atlanta will preach at the Tallapoosa church next Saturday and Sunday at 11 o clock. He will also preach Sunday afternoon at 2 39 o clock at Carrollton Primitive Baptist church, continuing his preaching engagements.
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T. £. Head
Atlanta
Tallapoosa Church
Carrollton Primitive Baptist Church
Carrollton Chautauqua Week Concludes With Mikado
The 1914 Carrollton Chautauqua ended Thursday night with the Oxford Company presenting The Mikado, drawing perhaps the week’s largest crowd. Platform manager Dr S R Belk Rev J M Dodd and local staff earned praise for a varied program of music humor lectures and serious selections. On Sunday Belk preached at the Methodist church delivering a masterful sermon to a union service crowd.
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Carrollton
Belk
Methodist Church
Custodian to be Named for New Carrollton Post Office
The fireman custodian position for the new Carrollton post office will be filled soon with applications accepted until June 27. Applicants aged 20 to 50 will undergo a fitness exam, salary $660 yearly, with details at the Carrollton post office or by writing the Secretary Fifth Civil Service District Atlanta Ga. Job printing Free Press.
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Carrollton
Carrollton Post Office
Fifth Civil Service District
Atlanta
Last Appeal by Tabernacle Church on Building Debt
The Tabernacle Baptist Church asks for final contributions to cover a $27,000 building cost shortfall. Members paid $14,714.88 and non members $3,289.12 with $1,000 real estate from non members, leaving a balance of $9,000 to settle before the November state convention.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Carrollton Tabernacle Baptist Church
Tabernacle Church
Hutchens to Speak at Carrollton July 4
Hon G R Hutchens of Rome will deliver the Fourth of July address at the A and M Poir grounds Carrollton. Hutchens, a popular speaker, is a Senate candidate seeking Bacon’s vacancy and opposing Felder, Eston, and Hardwick though politics are not expected to be discussed in the speech.
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G. R. Hutchens
Rome
A. & M. Poir Grounds
Hutchens
United States Senate
A. 0. Bacon
Felder
Iston
Hardwick
Dr. W. P. Adamson Visits Here on Way to Europe
Dr. W. P. Adamson of Tampa Florida, a leading physician, stayed in Carrollton briefly visiting relatives before joining a United States group on a clinical tour of Europe. The party will study modern hospital methods during the rest of the summer, and many local friends were glad to see him.
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W. P. Adamson
Tampa
Fla
Carrollton
Adamson
United States
Europe
Children’s Day at Concord Church Carroll County
Children’s Day at Concord Church north of Carrollton featured music recitations and songs by a large group of youngsters. Mr Raymond Robinson of Carrollton gave a morning address on Sunday School work. A noon spread dinner preceded the continuation of the program with a reception by Concord’s hospitable, progressive community. Established in 1828, Concord is among Carroll County’s oldest churches with a strong local influence.
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Epic US
Church
Carrollton
Weed
Raymond Robinson
Carroll County
Concord
Death of Jesse Beall
Jesse Beall twelve, son of Mr and Mrs Henry O Beall, died Wednesday. The eldest yet tender in years, he was deeply loved by his parents. The community shares their sorrow. Funeral services were held at the family residence on College street Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev R A Admundson and Rev J M Dodd, with burial in the city cemetery.
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Jesse Beall
Henry O. Beall
College Street
R. A. Admundson
J.M. Dodd
Guaranteed Waltham Watch The 17 jewel hand engraved case
Creel and Harper of Carrollton Georgia advertise a guaranteed Waltham watch with 17 jewels and a 20 year case for $11.50. Limited quantity at this price. Order by mail and receive the watch via parcel post.
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Parcel Post
Creel & Harper
Carrollton, Ga
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Parker and
Adams
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Hitler
Spyrisht
American Prean Association
Kenda
Mmpreas
Ireland
Plain Andersen
Staratad cAch
Bt. Lawrence
Cauoy
Herpwith
Cagtela Koudalsen
Qevhon
Ander
Empress of Idan
Axsongora
Job Printing
Palm Beach
Empire Pressing Club
Rufe Hutchens
Waltham Watch
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