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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

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Carroll County Trade Board Formally Organized

The Carroll County Trade Board was formally organized last Friday at the First National Bank building. Over 200 citizens signed to join, with W. C. Barrow T. W. Camp John T. Hixon B. Roop Dr. T. M. Spruell A. J. Baskin A. Mandeville A. K. Snead named as officers and committees. Directors elected a president, vice president, and treasurer. a secretary was engaged to run the board. The meeting featured talks on benefits to the county and communities. A lunch of sandwiches and soft drinks followed, and the group planned frequent future gatherings.

Carroll County Trade Board First National Bank HE. T. Steed Waymond Robinson Buford Baykin Whitesburg John T. Hixon Villa Riva B. ¥. Roop Roopville T. M. Spruell Temple A. J. Baskin B. Boykin J. W. Griffin J. A. Mandevilla A. Ki. Alleed BH. T. Steed Carrollton Qnil

Caldwell Nixon Couple Wed in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Lillie Caldwell and Mr. Warner H. Nixon were married Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. M. J. Stallings at his home on Rome Street. The bride is the daughter of Tol Caldwell of route 5 and the groom is the son of Robert Nixon near Buck Creek. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.

Lillie Caldwell Warner H. Nixon J. M. J. ‘Stallings Hane Rome Street Tol Caldwell Route 5 Robert Nixon Buck Creek

Strand Theatre Unveils Week of Features and New Ownership

Monday The Hand Invisible stars Montague Love and Muriel Ostriche. Theda Bara appears Tuesday in When Men Desire. Bert Lytell leads Wednesday in The Spender. Thursday brings One Mason. Friday Roscoe Arbuckle in Pickle Fairy's Palace. Saturday Gladys Brockwell in Kois ture Who Started the War. Hugh Leo Griffin purchases Strand from Carrollton Amusement Co with plans for better pictures and music. orchestra includes Mrs Bingley, Mr Langley, FP Griffin, Leon Burnham and staff.

Montague Love Muriel Ostriche Theda Bara Hugh Leo Griffin Strand Carrollton Amusement Co Bingley Mr. Langley Ll. Griffin P. TE. Griffin Leon Burnham City Hall Theatre Opera Howse

Walter Dyer Buys Leo Worthy Farm in Carroll County

Walter Dyer has purchased from D. R. Broom the Leo Worthy farm of about sixty five acres near town. The sale signals strong and rising value in Carroll County farms as the property fetched a higher price than in a prior sale when Broom bought it.

Walter Dyer D. R. Broom Leo Worthy Town Carroll County Farm Broom

Griffin Buys The Strand Theatre in Ithaca

Hugh Leo Griffin, popular manager of the City Hall Opera House, purchases the Strand Theatre from Carrollton Amusement Co and takes charge Saturday. He plans to run both venues with high class pictures and an up to date musical program, featuring vaudeville on occasion. Griffin hires Mr and Mrs Langley for orchestra and Leon Burnham as chief operator and assistant manager.

Hugh Leo Griffin City Hall Opera House Strout Theatre Carrolltan Jung Ith Me Griffin Uimas Opera City Hall Griffin Langley Leon Burnham

Invest Bond Interest in War Savings Stamps

Treasury urges reinvestment of interest from First Liberty Loan Bonds into Thrift and War Savings Stamps. Interest coupons maturing June 15 may be exchanged at banks or post offices, with War Savings Stamps redeemable on ten days notice if needed. Thousands in the Sixth Federal Reserve District hold bonds and are advised to keep dollars working.

Federal Reserve Treasury Department Banka Post

State Dairy Inspector Praises City Milk Plan Changes

Carrollton dairies praised by State Dairy Inspector Meury Fy Branham for progress by the board of health. He cites consumer noncompliance washing milk cans and bottles, urges strict adherence to laws: no reuse of milk bottles, washed containers required, and infectious patients to avoid returning contaminated bottles until cleared.

Meury

Swimming Pool Open for Summer on Maple Street

Maple Street pool opens for the summer season inviting residents to swim. Local official J. L. Kaylor signs the notice encouraging community use and enjoyment.

Maple Street

Farmer John Stogner Dies In Gas Flooded Well

John Stogner a 31 year old farmer from Haralson county died in a well he was digging after gas fumes appear during a blast report. Neighbor Paul Glenn and Mrs. Stogner aided but rope failed trapping him. Glenn was rescued. Funeral arrangements set in Indian Creek Carroll county with Rev T A Cook to conduct services.

John Stogner Haralson Stogner Panl Glenn Gir Indian Creek Carroll County Niet Miurddig T. A. Cook

Parrish to Conduct Revival at Lily in Dooly County

Rev J Parrish will leave Sunday afternoon to conduct a ten day revival meeting at Lily, in Dooly County. He carried on a very successful meeting last year and locals are eager for his return.

J. Parrish Lily Dooly Couny Mr. Pariah

Cheese factories spur Georgia mountain industry rise

The article notes a new cheese making industry expanding in north Georgia with a first factory near Young Harris in spring 1918. Two additional plants soon follow, one near State Line and another in Cleveland, under I. T. Marlatt state college leadership. Farmers received about 44 12 cents per pound of butterfat in April.

Georgia North Georgi Industrien Chessa Making North Georgia Young Harris Young Horria Marlatt State College of Agricultura Athens Cheesa Making Minda Cleveland Cleveland Cooperative Lease

Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services and Welcome Home Soldiers

Baptist Tabernacle holds Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 by Rev Sam Parrish on Paul pattern of prayer. Evening service at 8 led by pastor with evangelistic service. Wednesday prayer with Mr Morgan Smith. Welcomes home soldier boys and calls for prayer and support for those remaining.

Bnnday School Sam Parrish Paul Morgan Smith

Four milking cows for sale or trade

For sale or trade four miled cows offered by J. H. Moore. Cattle may be exchanged for dry cattle.

J. H. Moore

For Sale Iron Safe and Three Phase Horse Motor

For sale one extra large iron safe and seven three phase horse motors. Bargains listed by box 167 E Griffith Carrollton City.

Griffith Carrollton Ity

Cotton Holding Drive Opens Under Georgia Plan

A Georgia meeting with delegates from nine counties heard about forming the American Cotton Corporation to fix cotton prices and free growers from Wall Street manipulation. The plan aims to raise funds and educate farmers, starting with a Jefferson warehouse project and a $50 million holding organization led by W. Wannamaker and associates.

American Cotton Corporation Winton Wall Street Edttonments Wyrmer South South Carolina W. P. G. Marding Giberaltar Mr. Brown

Death of Lula Zachary Overcomes Community Grief

The community mourns Lula Zachary who died after a period of ill health. The funeral, conducted by Rev. W. M. Cooper, was held at the Methodist church with large attendance. Survived by her father and several siblings, she was greatly loved.

Lula Zachary Jay Boca Ata Znehiry Chris Rhameter Estella Mass Shoty Ee Fother Mia Granger Slater Mis Weak Gona Rob Veach Olid Chad Zachary Fie Cutive & Gomantnityy Neral Fryeos Ebateeh “Wortheathy Gonat Codper Mie

Wholesale Robbery Strikes Bremen Sunday Night

Bremen city records a wide burglary spree Sunday night with eight stores entered by break in. McDaniel's and Marekman’s Pharmacy were among venues. a shopworker left blood traces, and total loot was under $20. Names of entered stores listed include Chas R Bishop's and J M Morrow's Cafe.

Bremen Marekman McDaniell J. M. Morrow Marchman Jo T. Shelnutt J. M. McDawiell W. J. Cash

Presbyterian Church Postpones Afternoon Service

Due to afternoon heat the Avcond service is held until further notice. A later service will be held at the church front on the Inwn in front of the church. Sunday services next Sunday at 11 and 0:45. Sunday school participates in the State Sunday Revival Convention in Rome with several nation connected to the work. Mr. L. C. Mandevilly attends the Laymen's Convention in Atlanta. Sunday school members to remember the Armenian orphan offering next Sunday.

Ua'eloek Ofeloek Ofwloek Silay Rome Ll. C. Mandevilly Atlanta

Farm and buggy horse for sale with vehicle details

One good farm and buggy horse about 1000 pounds is offered. A second hand Ford car in good condition is available. Contact T. BE. Rogers in Burwell Ga R 1 Mt. Zion 0-11 Bowdon 35-11. The text lists Waystp reps for Mr Wanamaker and several editors and politicians praising a movement, with garbled wording throughout.

T. BE. Rogers Burwell Ga. R Mt. Zion Bowdon

Revival Meetings At First Baptist Church This Week

Rev W E Albertson of Commerce Georgia leads revival at First Baptist Church with daily services at 9 30 pm and 4 pm. He is described as a powerful preacher attracting large crowds. Everyone is invited to attend and participate.

Eting Pisnat ‘Baptist Church Segua, Buuday Firat Baptist Church Hey M! Dodd W. E. Owlbertaon Firat Baptist Church of Commerce

Carrollton Circuit Meeting Date Shift and Real Estate Assessments

The Carrollton Circuit announces the Third Quarterly meeting moved from Concord to Center Point and set for June 12 at eleven o'clock. Also notice of 1919 real estate assessments completed by Carrollton city tax officials urges taxpayers to review and arbitrate disputes by June 20, 1919.

Carrellton Concord Center Point Carrollian Sforesaid Glently Clark Anid City Waid City Sano Wi L. Thomasson

Masons InviteMembers To July Degree Work

On the first Tuesday in July a team from Atlanta will perform the third degree on several candidates. Master Masons are invited to attend. Meeting time changed to 8 30 o clock from 7 30 previously. W M Alutidge and W M Alexander sign.

Atlanta Hietofore W. d. Alutidge W. M. A.W. Alexander Sou

Lost Package Between Carrollton and Reapville

A package went missing on Thursday June 15 between Carrollton and Reapville. It contained a pair of slippers and a waist belt. The finder is asked to return it to the address on the package.

Carrollton Reapyille

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