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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
Mrs. C K Henderson entertained with a bridge party last Saturday afternoon. Honor guests included Miss Luta Boykin and Miss Kate Fain. Five games produced prizes for Miss Mary Long and consolation for Mrs J M Geary. Boykin received a silver salad spoon and Fain an embroidered collar. Sandwiches and iced tea concluded the gathering.
A Carrollton chautauqua is under way with hopes of July events. Tickets must be sold to guarantee the program and profits, if any, go to the boy scouts for their summer camp. Subscriptions are urged through C A Lyle H B Adams C K Henderson Jr R Lee Sharpe and Rev R A Edmondson with a full talent list promised next week if funding succeeds.
Mrs T A Jordan wife of a prosperous Carroll county citizen died at her Sand Hill home last Sunday at one oclock and was buried Monday at Jordan s grave yard Funeral services were led by Rev D A Brindle She was a Christian woman and longtime Carroll county settler aged 72 She is survived by her husband four sons C S A M L E P R Jordan and five daughters W M Hyde W T Harris T M Hamrick Wiley Carter and John Stedham
The Georgia Railway and Power Company completed its tower line to Carrollton for electrical transmission. The first current test was conducted and the line is expected to operate satisfactorily, making Carrollton dependent on this new power source for lighting and power services.
Carrollton hosts a two church revival with First Methodist and Baptist meetings led by Rev. J O Hanes and Rev J M Dodd assisted by Dr J F Purser. Music by Prof G W Watermire and Prof C R Mullins enhances daily 6 pm prayers, morning sermons, and cottage prayers. The schedule allows attendance at both churches daily until Sunday as the Baptist revival ends and Methodist services continue.
Miss Anna Oxford returns from Birmingham and will teach piano and voice at the Central Baptist church starting next Monday June 16 from 9 to 12. Those interested may contact her at phone number 341. Oxford studied voice and piano four years at Bessie Tift College and has four years teaching experience plus a recent vocal training course with Dahm-Peterson of Atlanta.
Miss Celeste S. Parrish state supervisor and teachers institute leader visited Roopville yesterday afternoon to give a lecture at the school auditorium. Last night she spoke to a large audience, delivering a well received address that brought pleasure and profit.
Miss Ludie Baskin of Temple and Paul Astin of this city were quietly married last Sunday. The couple’s friends here extend warm wishes for their happiness and a prosperous future.
The claim of Mr. S. P. Coalson to the Borden-Wheeler Springs property in Alabama was denied by Alvan D. Freeman of Newnan. The decision, certified to Judge W. T. Newman for confirmation, finds the contract void for lack of adequate consideration and other defects. It orders no delay in sale and urges the trustee D. F. Pearce to again advertise and sell the property before the season's end.
On Thursday afternoon June 4 in Flovilla Georgia Wallace Wilson of Villa Rica and Ethel Hixon of Carroll County wed with Rev Dozier officiating. Grady Roberds and Eva Hixon served as best man and bridesmaid as Mrs Wilson comes from Carroll County’s notable families. The Free Press offers congratulations and best wishes.
Miss Celeste S. Parrish state supervisor and County Superintendent E T Steed directed Carroll county teachers in the institute held in the local school auditorium. Attendance was strong and the week’s work deemed very successful with praise for Miss Parrish, noted for pushing practical over classical aims. Teachers set to take examinations Friday and Saturday.
Miss Christine Fitts entertained at a bridge party last Tuesday afternoon in her usual charming manner. Prize went to Mrs. Harry Bickford while Miss Louise Edwards of Opelika drew the consolation. Miss Luta Boykin received a cut glass bon bon dish as the honor guest. Miss Fitts was assisted by Mesdames W. L. Fitts and Frank Weems as guests enjoyed salads, sandwiches, and an ice course.
Dr. White delivers a commencement address to Mercer University framed as a Southern message. It argues the South must reclaim national leadership with antebellum resolve and moral duty to a united republic despite Civil War history.
The annual two day 4th and 5th of July event at the A. and M. fair grounds has been announced with a packed schedule. Mornings feature contests from eight to noon and afternoons are dedicated to racing including purses drawing horsemen from Kentucky and Georgia. Carrollton merchants join to offer many prizes while the Central of Georgia railroad provides low return rates. admission is 15 and 25 cents with no reserved seat charge.
Regular morning and evening services announce a 11 a.m. sermon titled Living With Jesus from Matthew 14:16. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. on Profit by Thinking of the Past, Psalm 119:159. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 6:45 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society Monday at 3:30 with a topic on the past.
Mr and Mrs Buford Boykin hosted the Boykin Herndon bridal party at their Depot Street residence last Tuesday evening The pink and white color scheme featured masses of sweet peas in decoration A salad course and frozen punch were served Attendees included Misses Luta Boykin Elma Boykin Louise Edwards Helen Long Margaret Phillips Kate Wilkinson Jessie Boykin and Messrs Joe Stephens Henry Davison Frank Maffett McGinty Roy Mandeville Shirley Boykin and B F Johnson
Carrollton defeated Temple 11 to 8 in a close exciting contest at the Ford owners’ picnic last Friday. Carrollton’s battery was Knott Craven and Millican with Temple’s Raburn and Wells on the mound. Carrollton heads to West Point for a game Saturday.
Miss Luta Boykin and Mr Thomas Ambrose Herndon of Athens wed at 11 am at the M E Church South with Rev R A Edmondson officiating. The ceremony featured magnolias and daisies, with choir and attendants in blue dresses and white lace. After the ceremony the couple left by train to Lake Toxaway before returning home.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m marks Decision Day. Sermons at 11 a m and 7 45 p m by Rev J O Hanes. Love Feast at 3 p m with Prof Watermire and Mrs Conyers singing. Weekday services at 9 a m and 7 45 p m. All are welcome.
The first informal dance at the popular summer resort will be held Saturday June 14. A good orchestra is secured for the season and D R Lindsay returns as manager hoping for a prosperous year. Many Carrollton residents plan to attend.
Leo Askew of Newnan was killed at the Broad street crossing by an A. and W. P. train. He stepped from one track to avoid a passenger train and was struck by a freight, instantly dying. He was about 24, a prominent local figure and son of Mrs Maggie Askew, with relatives in Carrollton and here who mourn his loss.
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