South Georgia corn belt claim by Governor Brown
Governor Joseph M. Brown, in a telephone interview from Athens, endorsed the Georgia corn show and the boys corn club movement. He argued Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama exceed northern yields, citing 200 bushels per acre as achievable and his own Cherokee farm records of 145 to 158 bushels, with a forecast of 200 this year.
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North
Joseph M. Brown
Athens
Cooper
Atlanta
Brown
America
Iowa
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
South
Boys’ Corn Club
Large Embry Family Impresses with Hog and Hominy
Mr W J Embry of Villa Rica route 4 visited the Free Press office on Wednesday. A Confederate veteran and successful farmer, he boasts a large family whose four sons together weigh 1150 pounds with the youngest at 290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J., Embry
Villa Rica
Free Press
Embry
Local Folks Visit and Spends Weekend in County
Salem reports Mr H C McLendon and family visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Traylor Sunday. Miss Kate Fletcher of Carrollton stayed with Miss Maude Nixon and family. Nellie Davis of Bremen visits sister Mrs A R Harman who is sick. Hinesley of Hulett visits Nixon family. Norman Sprewell and Tom Scott visit Sprewell and Brown Nixon families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. McLendon
Mrs
Albert Traylor
Kate Fletcher
Carrollton
Maude Nixon
Nellie Davis
Bremen
A. R. Harman
H. Q. Hinesley
Hulett
S. D. Nixon
Tom Scott
Mrs. Brown Nixon
Morse's pardon sample sparks new push for river trust
The Macon Telegraph denounces Charles W. Morse after reports he won the presidency of the Hudson River Navigation Company following a pardon. The piece accuses Taft and New York finance of enabling a convicted bank wrecker to regain power, arguing justice is bent by wealth and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Morse
New York
Puil” l
Plunks
Great
Hudson River Navigation Company
Richmond Virginian
Taft
Morse
Atlanta
Macon
Daily Telegraph
Reward Offered for Arrest in Harness Destruction
Carrollton Chero Cola Bottling Works offers a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who destroyed its harness Sunday night. June 19, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Chero-Cola Bottling Works
Revival Continues at the Methodist Church in Carrollton
The revival at First Methodist Church in Carrollton proceeds with large attendances. Reverend J C Hanes of Birmingham leads the series with strong oratory while the community shares sympathy for his sister’s death. Music by Prof G W Watermire of Honey Grove Texas enhances services as the meetings run through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
First Methodist Church
J. C. Hanes
Birmingham
G. W. Watermire
Honey Grove
Texas
Bible Study Series At Temple Begins Friday Night
A Bible history study series will be conducted by Rev. W. E. Dozier at the Temple starting Friday night June 27 and continuing through the following Monday. Each daily session lasts one hour with evening meetings at 8 o clock. a chart will illustrate the history. All are warmly invited to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
W. E. Dozier
Water Commission Installs Automatic Pressure Device
The Water Commission installs an automatic pressure apparatus this week to prevent low pressure in the system. It allows the fire department to boost water pressure at the switch during fires or emergencies, increasing efficiency and reducing risk of loss by fire.
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Joas
Carrollton Ga Council Proceedings June 16 1913
The Carrollton council met with most members present except H W Long. Minutes from June 3 were read and approved. Resolutions directed the Water and Light Commission to pay for work caused by street changes and to place new mains and hydrants under the Street Committee’s direction. No further business, adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
H. W. Long
W. H. Shaw
Water and Light Commission
Local Whitesburg Notes Highlight Community Life
In Whitesburg updates Mr Ben Kelley’s baby battles whooping cough. Residents travel for work and school, weddings occur, and church and club activities fill weekends. A long list of locals—Kelley, Stevens, Jones, Ansley, Strickland, Dingler, Lassetter, and others—attend events, trips, and business in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Kelley
Sam Stevens
Locust Grove
Civic Improvement Club to be Organized Here
Local women urged to form a Civic Improvement Club uniting with the Federation of Clubs. Mrs Mike Powell of Newnan, president of the Fourth District Federated Clubs, will visit in July to speak to the group.
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General Federation of Clubs
Mike Powell
Newnan
Fourth District Federated Clubs
Protracted Meeting Begins at Carrollton Church
A series of services starts next Sunday at 11:00 at the Christian Church in Carrollton. Rev. D. A. Brindle, pastor, is assisted by Rev. John H. Wood, Secretary of the State Board of Missions. All church members and nonmembers are invited to attend both morning and night services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Carrollton
D. A. Brindle
John H. Wood
State Board of Missions
Tax Receiver Notice Urges 1913 Returns Now
Those who have not filed state and county tax returns for 1913 are urged to do so immediately as the filing period closes. The notice warns that the law requires the matter to be resolved and delays will cause further action.
Thompson-Thomas ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED IN BRISTOL
Mr and Mrs J J Thormanseon announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah to John Clifton Thomas of Bristol Tennessee. The wedding is set for Saturday June 28.
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J. J. Thormanseon
Sarah
John Clifton Thomas
Bristol, Tenn
Handley Joneses Wed in Simple Route Seven Ceremony
Mr. Charlie Jones son of Mr. Ed Jones married Miss Kate Handley last week on route seven. The couple are popular young people with many friends who wish them happiness.
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Charlie Jones
Ed Jones
Kate Handley
Community Notes from Tyus and Carrollton Area
Sunday services conducted by Roopville Rev Tatum at Tyus. Mrs Grady of Palmetto visiting Ellen Cammon. Mary and Verna Bell spent days in Carrollton at the teachers institute. J R Burnett and J T Morrison attended Tyus preaching. J M Abney on sick list. G G Joyner visiting D E Bell. Loyd Layton infant improving. Clyde Burnett and Bonnie Burnett of Anniston returned home after visiting the Mc Whorter family near Carrollton. Jim Barber spent several days in Alabama. Mabry set for the fifth Sunday in June. public urged to bring baskets and abstain from booze.
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Tatum
Tyus
Grady
Palmetto
Ellen Cammon
Mary and
Verna Bell
Carrollton
Teacher's Institute
Messra
J. R. Burnett
J. T. Morrison
Jessie and
Alphia McWhorter
Jim Barber
Ala
Mabry
Mr CE Smith joins Mandeville Mills as traveling salesman
Mr CE Smith, formerly Carrollton postmaster, has accepted a traveling position with Mandeville Mills and began duties this week. He plans to live on the road, with years of experience in such work and is regarded as a fine salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud E. Smith
Carrollton
Mandeville Mills
Smith
Meanest crime in Carrollton hits Chero-Cola bottling room
A Sunday night break in at the Chero-Cola Bottling Works damaged a new $50 harness on a delivery wagon. Jolley and Lowery, recent Carrollton investors, urge the offender be found and an example made. The Chero-Cola Company has offered a $50 reward for conviction with evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Chero-Cola
Messrs
Jolley and
Lowery
Chero-Cola Company
Tribute to James Robert Shoemake Bright Little Son
The death angel took little James Robert Shoemake born September 8 1911 died May 11 1913 near Roopville. Family mourns a bright sunbeam and recalls his sweet nature and faith in God. The body rests at Goshen church awaiting the resurrection morn with funeral by Rev Gray. Deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs Percy Shoemake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Shoemake
James Robert
Roopville
Robert
Ifather
Hin
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Goshen Church
Reat
Gray
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services
The Presbyterian church will hold its usual services next Sunday at 11 o clock in the morning and at 2 o clock in the afternoon. The evening service will be conducted on the church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
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Little Joe
Salem
Bennett Treadaway
M. E. Treadaway
Bowdon
Norman Sprewell
M. Sprewell
Mt. Zion
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Masons
Everbody
Methodist
Water Commission
Council Proceedings
Whitesburg
Bob Jones
Boykin-Herndon
J. P. Jones, Jr
Dolphin ‘Moore
Carroll County
Moore's Ferry
Jones’ Ferry
Bowdon College
Moore & Handley Hardware Company
Fred Tinney
Stone Mountain
Georgia Power Company
Jim Kelley
Womans’ Baptist Missionary ‘Union
The
Baptist Church
Virgil Brantley
J. W. McLeod
Alonzo Ansley
Minnie Smith
Banning
Justice of the Peace
Stephens
Quinn Ansley
Roland Strickland
Clarence Duncan
Columbus
Isaac Dingler
Gorman
Tyre
Mamie Harrison
Senoia
Tyre Jones
Ed Strickland
Cordele
Effie Sudderth
J. R. Lassetter
Myr. Lassetter
Snake's Creek
Whitesburg Banking Company
Mr. Tappan Strickland
Macedonia
M. E. Pullen
Forrest Richardson
F. A. Kilgore
Jeff Aldridge
Carrallt
Will Herrin
Otis Copeland
Thomasson
Thomas
Handley-Jones
J. M. Abney
G. G. Joyner
the Later
D.E. Bell
Little Loyd
Mrs. Homer Layton
Clyde Burnett
Nice
Bonnie Burnett
Anniston
Mr. CE. Smith
A. Tribute
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