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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
7
An Atlanta specialist touts a blood-focused treatment for catarrh claiming the remedy clears mucous buildup, purifies the blood, and relieves headaches and nasal congestion within hours. It is sold at drug stores and advised against substitutes, with address for medical department in Atlanta for guidance.
Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Favor of Hollingsworth’s ferry visited the Aver family. An ice cream supper hosted by Hattie and Willie Moore attracted a large crowd. A singing party from Wayside drew attendees Sunday afternoon. Ida Faver visits her brother Ewell Faver near Hollingsworth’s ferry. Mack Adams and Mrs. Adams visited the Nutts at this place. Fannie Gladney hosted guests Ma Faver Flora Faver Josie Montgomery Emma Montgomery Joe Knight and Wyatt Hardy Saturday. The Gladneys and Byrds shared Sunday afternoon time. Mrs. B R Jackson and children visited her mother Mrs. J B Nutt Monday afternoon.
A heavy rainfall hit Buck Creek early Monday. Miss Fay Steed is on the sick list this week. The community reported three deaths last week: John Boswell, Ruby Lee Hartley, and Charley Mote. Earl Chandler and sister Ura visited an aunt at Bear Creek. Luther Parker and GC M Steed drove to Bremen. Ray Smith and family visited CG M Steed. Roxlean Alice Chappell spent several days in Waco. Clarence Reid and Florice Reid of Bowdon Junction visited Mrs Dora Chandler. Local youths attended singing at Beulah Sunday.
In Lowell the hail storm caused minor danger to residents as Gladys Matthews, holding a mule, nearly was killed when the mule bolted after the rein caught her foot. Dr. Hammond and Mr. Jackson hurried to Clem while Brewer Faver visited Carrollton. Several local residents attended Whitesburg singing and others visited friends in Carrollton and Bowdon during the weekend.
Whitesburg residents report illnesses and travel. Duncan Hodnett recovers from a chicken pox case deemed bad. Brice McLen don of Consolation is seriously ill in Atlanta under Dr Jones care. Jamies Hilley visits his brother in law Brice McLendon in Atlanta. J R Cosby and M M Shackelford led a small party to Stone Mountain last Sunday. Leila Richards visits Dallas relatives. Will Haney family and Henry Hudgens of Newhen visit T Richards family. E O Eidson family spent weekend with Campbell relatives. Eunice Lambert of Newnan visits cousin Eula Morris.
Wheat and oats threshing underway in STONY POINT area this week. Olin McIntosh and family visited relatives near Lee's Chapel last weekend. Locals plan to attend singing at Hopewell next Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Shirey of Star Point spent Monday with her partner and Mrs. Buck Adamson also noted.
Mr Grady Alman drives an automobile while Daniell Bros thresh wheat in Kansas district. Roy Alman, Bank of Decatur cashier, visited his parents over the weekend. Rev John Crider of Kansas preached at Pleasant Ridge and Rev Chandler led Mr W J Haney’s funeral at the same site. Tomato pig corn clubs thrive. home improvement clubs urged with five dollar premiums for 1917. Spences to spend Monday in Atlanta. Learn who the politicians are and steer clear. Don’t be a slave.
The article notes a fine but sparsely attended singing at Whitesburg and mentions Mrs. S. D. Carden’s illness, with visits from J. B. Lassetter Grady Kite and Wilbur Saylors to Carden’s home. Other locals attended Pentecostal meetings and prayer gatherings, with upcoming services at the Chathams.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs Delos Stamps shows limited improvement this week. Mrs John Stephenson remains quite sick. Mr Abner Nixon, long ill, is able to work again. Mr Frank Carden and Mr J M Trapp and families from County Line visited Mr and Mrs H Q Hinesley last Sunday.
Editor Free Press thanks friends for generous contributions after loss of residence and contents on the 8th. Expresses deep appreciation and wishes blessings and protection for readers, signing T. H. Lane and Family.
An advertised testimonial from Mrs Sarah M Chappel of Mt Airy North Carolina claims Cardus, a women’s tonic, cured years of stomach and womanly ailments after six bottles. The ad urges readers to try Cardus, noting many others have begun using it and warning readers to seek it at local druggists.
A country school boy quips about editors as a mysterious class older than doctors. He jokes editors survive since biblical times, differ in public reaction to mistakes, and must be born rather than made, contrasting editor and doctor behaviors with sharp, humorous lines.
A 30 year old tale relayed by a friend recalls Col. L L Polk recounting a farmer who buys meat hay and flour to make cotton so he can pay for them. The piece condemns ongoing self defeating farming choices that bind farmers to middlemen and freight costs, urging readers to fix the pattern locally.
Oak Ridge program for Saturday night June 17 invites attendees to debate the resolution That the mental capacity of man is greater than that of woman. Affirmative team Aaron Bearden and Robert Green, negative team Arthur Vines and George Brannen.
L Z Dorset announces candidacy for re election as representative in the Lower House of the General Assembly for Carroll County subject to the September 12 primary. He thanks supporters for past confidence and pledges further faithful public service if endorsed.
The note recalls the annual A. and M. fair scheduled for October thirteenth and the fourteenth. Local merchants and societies prepare exhibits and activities for visitors, with prizes and community events planned across the fairgrounds.
London reports via British official tabulation that through May Germany’s combined killed, wounded, prisoners and missing reach 2,924,586 excluding naval and colonial losses. May alone adds 102,507 casualties with 22,471 dead and 72,057 wounded.
A Progressive Farmer editorial urges young farmers to guard their reputation as an essential asset. It warns that credit and trust underpin success, and while debts may advance business, keeping promises is non negotiable. A strong good name outvalues gold, shaping a lifetime of achievement.
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