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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
7
Local family visits and weekend gatherings across Wayside Consolation Oak Ridge and Cross Plains. Residents like Lena Young Annie Mae Williams Vera Stewart and Laura Lattimer share time with relatives as rain blessed the area. An all day Sacred Harp singing is planned for the third Sunday in July inviting all.
Banning Mr M A Stephens left Monday for Charleston South Carolina where he will erect a tank. Mr Albert Jones spent Sunday in Palmetto. Mr and Mrs Frank Holland and sons Leonard and Frank Jr and daughter Virginia of Bartow Florida, with the Hollands enroute to West Virginia for the summer, visiting relatives here.
Sick list includes Mrs Henry Acree. Mrs Mandy Burk and children visited Mrs Henry Acree Monday afternoon. Mr Ackles and family visited relatives near Union Sunday. Sam Gladeny and family visited Mrs Fannie Duncan Sunday. Lottie Rooks visited her father Babings Holder Saturday. J H Jones of Clem visited F M Davis and family Sunday afternoon. T A Davis and Cliff Acre attended Sunday school at Mt Pleasant.
Mr Will Hammond and family made a business trip to Carrollton Friday. Several residents report updates on visitors, illnesses, and social events. The piece notes showers delighting farmers, a carpet cleaning ad by Harris Hardware Co, and a lightning shock survivor, with more names and travels through the area.
Local store features J N Johnson showcasing a new line of up to date furniture promising modern styles and practical designs for homes. The display highlights improved wood finishes and streamlined silhouettes aimed at mid century buyers seeking affordable updates.
Atlanta, Ga June 16 Roscoe P Stansbury 20 an inmate serving a forgery sentence in a chain gang was shot and killed while fleeing. He ran from a West End road crew toward a passing train after dropping his shovel and not halting. B A Thomason fired, killing him instantly. Stansbury was a well known figure with statewide connections.
A circular from the Georgia prison commission criticizes wardens for many escapes, noting 219 state prisoners fled in the past 12 months. It says wardens will be strictly accountable and must justify each escape, urging tighter control of "trusty" privileges and closer supervision.
In memory of B H Caldwell who died April 12 1911 aged about. He leaves a wife and one son and many friends. He joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Salem in 1900 and was a deacon at Sardis at death. He was faithful and ready to perform his duty. A memorial at Sardis church notes the loss to family and church. Funeral by Rev D W Kight and burial at Sardis church.
Harris Hardware Co offers freezer and refrigerator selections to combat heat waves. Stock includes ham mock and related appliances aimed at easing home cooling needs during hot days.
A prominent actor recalls a Chicago theatrical woman who amused herself by rehearsing lines aloud in a parlor before a revival. She reads, Till death do no part, prompting a friend to quip about confidence in the courtship.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt catalogs everyday neighbors and moments that feel like friends of mine. This warm reminiscence lists a wagging dog, a baby seeking arms, a smiling woman, a dime-gleaning storyteller, a blooming flower girl, a singing bird, a preacher, a candid politician, and a visitor praising a wife’s cream pursethese are all friends of mine God bless ’em.
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