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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

12

Social Event Honors Theatre Party in Rockford

Mrs. Perdue Kytle hosted a theatre party Thursday afternoon for guest Miss Marie Sox of Rockford, Alabama. After viewing pictures at the Bonitaa, attendees included Mrs. Will Webb, Mrs. Pat Bradley, Mrs. John Stewart, and many others, with Miss Darden of Spartanburg among the invited guests.

Perdue Kytle Marie Sox Rockford Ala City Drug Store Bonitaa Sox Will Webb Pat Bradley John Stewart Emma Lee Kytle Mildred Smith Bernice Acklin Cecil Cramer Elizabeth McClellan Bessie McKown Edith Stone Vivian Brodnax Clair Holderness Caroline Stewart Olive Bradley Clifford Allman Darden Spartanburg

Recreation Club hostess entertains guests at Cedar Street tea

Mrs Ralph Brown entertained the Recreation club and several friends on Thursday afternoon at her Cedar Street home. Following the game of 42 lunch was served in the dining room with pink garden flowers and feathery fern decor. Invited guests included Mrs G C Cook Mrs Walker Flournay Miss Clyde Willis and Miss Bessie Styles.

Ralph Brown Recreation Club Cedar Street G. C. Cook Walker Flournay Clyde Willis Bessie Styles

Miss Clair Holmes Hosts K K K Club Tea

Miss Clair Holmes entertained the K K K Club Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Glenn Holmes home on Spring Street. During sewing hour the hostess served divinity candy and later sandwiches and tea. Invited guests included Mrs. Dick Holmes of Atlanta and Miss Ethel Smith.

Clair Holmes Glenn Holmes Spring Street Divinity Dick Holmes Atlanta Ethel Smith

Jokers Club Enjoys Afternoon at Mrs G Cook Home

The Jokers club was delightfully entertained by Mrs G Cook on a Tuesday. The pretty home was aglow with garden flowers. A two course lunch was served in the dining room late in the afternoon.

Jokers’s Club G. €. Cook

Mrs Turner Hosts Sunday School Class Tea

Sixty guests attended a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs John Jacksons Gedar street home as Mrs A D Turner entertained the Susie Anna Wesley class and Home Department of the M E Sunday School. Talks were given by Rev A M Pierce S G Kytle W W Baskin and others and a sonnet by Mrs Warren Meadows was recited. Ices and cakes were served as mothers and families joined the event.

John Jackson Gedar Street A. D. Turner Susie Anna Wesley M. E. Sunday School Martha Jackson Marguerite Griffin Marguerite Hearn Clara Mae Williamson A. M. Pierce S.G. Kytle W. W. Baskin

Boys and Girls Short Course at Georgia College of Agriculture

Andrew M Soule announces the annual Boys and Girls Short Course at the Georgia State College of Agriculture in Athens from August 8 to 18 1916. About 3090 scholarship recipients and others will attend. accommodations include University dormitories dining hall and athletic facilities under strict supervision. Scholarships cover railroad fare and board. others may register by recommendation and pay their own travel and meals.

Andrew M. Soule Ga. State College of Agriculture Georgia State College of Agriculture Athena Agricultural College Athens College of Agriculture Collage of Agriculture

Silage Benefits Highlighted By Milton P Jarnagin

Mil ton P Jarnagin professor of animal husbandry at Georgia State College of Agriculture outlines silage advantages. He cites lower costs than shocking and shredding, high feeding value, less waste than hay, and the ability to feed the entire plant. Silage stores with weather independence and increases livestock per acre.

Milton P. Jarnagin Georgia State College of Agr

Watering Work Animals In Warm Weather

Water work animals before and after feeding and during forenoon and afternoon in warm weather. If water is scarce haul a barrel to the field. Excessive thirst can cause digestion problems or founder. Proper watering after feeding aids digestion and prevents exhaustion.

W. M. Burson Westerinary Med Ayr

What County Agents Are Doing in Georgia

Summary of Georgia county agents activities last year including crop acreages and yields for corn cotton oats with state comparisons, seeding and management of clover wheat peanuts rye cowpeas vetch soy velvet beans and hay, pasture land gardens fertilizer orchard work land improvement drainage terracing land stamping and machinery purchases. It notes cattle hogs and beef dairy programs, hog inoculations, farm buildings silos dipping vats waterworks homes and schools, local clubs fairs and extensive school visits totaling tens of thousands of miles and contacts.

Alate Gao Gia'e Achoola Otheir

Preventing Forest Fires J B Berry Forester Note

A Georgia forestry article warns that extreme dryness and careless behavior cause extensive fires across south and central Georgia. It urges responsible actions such as spark arresters, safe land clearing, fire lines, and maintained fire lanes along railways to prevent spread and protect turpentine orchards and fertile humus zones.

Georgia

Bank official swears statement in Carroll County 1916

Lewis S Sims cashier of Citizens Bank testifies under oath that the bank’s statement is true as per the bank’s books. Sworn and subscribed before Qrady Cole C N P on June 14 1916 in Georgia Carroll County.

State OF Georgia Carroll County Lewis S. Sims Citizens Bank Lewis, Sims Qrady Cole

Compulsory Schooling and Parental Rights Debate

A Progressive Farmer excerpt argues that the state may override parental control to ensure a child’s education. It compares denying schooling to maiming a child and asserts the state has a duty to intervene for the child’s mind and soul development.

God Willian Bryan

Death of little Bessie at Carrollton fair 1916

The two year old Bessie Bagwell died after days of suffering. Funeral at Pleasant View church with burial in the family plot. Mourners include parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bagwell and siblings. The notice closes with faith in heaven and a hopeful reunion. Oct 9 to 14, 1916 Carrolston fair.

Bessie W. B. Bagwell Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Pleasant View Church Carrolston

Heard County Wild Cat Still Destroyed in Raid

Heard county distillers of prohibited sorghum mix are being crushed. Sheriff Green and Marshal Lip ford raided near Newman road four miles out, destroying a 30 gallon still, 300 gallons of beer, and fixtures. Subsequent seizures by Officers Can sey English and Bamber completed the destruction before the county jail.in front of witnesses.

Heard County Green Marshal Lipford Newman Road Franklin News and Banner

Buick Cars For Sale At Desler By J M Johnson

On hand for sale are one new 1916 Buick Roadster five passenger and one new 1916 model Buick five passenger. Also listed are used 1915 five passenger 1914 S passenger 1913 five passenger and 1913 six passenger Buick models all in road condition. For trade or bargain purchase visit J M Johnson G 8 tf Buick Desler.

Mitchell J. M. Johnson

Plant Your Out Ground in Sweet Potatoes Triumph Seed Ad

An old seed catalog ad lists Nancy Hall Triumph Porto Rico and Pumpkin Yom as sweet potato varieties with prices for 1 000 to 10 000 seeds. It notes prompt shipping on receipt, payment by money order, or add ten cents to small checks, and offers a descriptive booklet and directions. It is signed by E A Murray in Columbus Go.

Nancy Hall Triumph Porto Rico E. A. Murray Columbus

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Miss Sox K. K. K. Club Jokers Club Mrs. Turner the Mother Alwys Amos Stephens Montezuma Martie Sox Argon S. C. Maxwell Alabama THE Coca-Cola CO Atlanta, Ga Tn Club Georgia Farmera Wii J. B. Berry State College of Agriculture Citizens’ Bank Carrollton, Ga Payal Able, Inc Little Bessie Jheard County BUICK Central of Georgia Railway Georgia Coast Savannah
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