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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
The article discusses a proposed measure to require county authorities to share upkeep costs for main roads leading into Garrollton. City taxes now fund county roads, and residents argue for mutual aid between city and county to maintain roads used by both. A bill will be drafted and introduced in summer, with the Free Press to publish its provisions.
City officials plan not to urge passage of three notices. One would add council seats, one would abolish the water and light commission, and one would redirect taxes to county road funds. The last bill drawn local whale county interest, likely sparking debate if revived.
There will be a meeting of the members of the library association at the hall next Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
The Carroll County Farmers Union meets June 29 at 10 a m at Mt Zion. Delegates from Carrollton local include J A Howard and W A Shackelford with alternates T A Helton and W A Garrett. Ed Jackson and A A Pittman attend by office. Local delegates urged due to important business.
A humorous item mentions a square piano aimed at a milch cow. W. E. Jacobs advertises a piano at 6-22 vez, Carrollton, Georgia.
Amid continuing Mexican outrages and perceived government bad faith, tensions with the United States rise toward war. President Wilson calls up the national guard, mobilizing toward 100000 men to defend the border even before invasion appears likely. Georgia authorities report ready to order promptly as volunteers enlist for foreign service.
Local meeting at First Methodist Church Sunday at 4 o clock features Major F Lewis Poindexter, Philippine War veteran, speaking on Preparedness. Free admission. All citizens urged to attend with families to show support for defense readiness.
Revival meetings at Tabernacle Baptist continue through next week with daily sessions at 10 am and 7 45 pm. A mass meeting for all at 3 pm Sunday is led by evangelist Dr Isonhour and singer Mr Bailey.
Mr. J. H. Cooper of route 4 displayed a remarkable freak egg in town this week. A perfectly formed shake with body tail head and eyes was found stuck to the shell, matching the egg substance with notable accuracy.
The July schedule includes a church supper on Sunday, prayers by Chief Dempsey on June 28, and a two month series of Sabbath evening sermons on The Ten Commandments at First Baptist Church. Carrollton congregations join for two months. A&M dormitory needs for girls’ housing near the Fourth District are urged.
Judge W C Adamson of Carmile, district representative, announces his candidacy for re election subject to the primary on September 12 1916. He thanks Democrats of the district for past support and pledges faithful service and devotion if nominated.
Local horsemen train several well known horses Red Monte F Major Dr Gentry and Kid Dillon for fall races at the A. and M. Fair and July 4 events. Friday at 1 pm the five mile heats will be run at the A. and M. race track with free admission and an invitation to all racing enthusiasts.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon June 26 at 3 30. All members and inviting all ladies of the church are urged to attend for a program and social hour with hymns, scripture, talks on preparedness and opportunities, readings, a quartet, and an exhibit prep for the A and M fair.
Mrs. J A Bass former Care jraliten resident now in Texas died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Lula Juhian home in Birmingham where she was visiting Her husband preceded her in death She was sister of Mrs K Bedfwine of this place and leaves many friends in Carejraliten to mourn her loss.
Ben Richardson 21 of Palmetto is jailed in Icerrol county for setting fire to the Central railway trestle over the Chattahoochee below Whitesburg Sunday afternoon. He toppled five water barrels used for fire control before firing. Detained by Whitesburg citizens, he confessed but gave no reason. authorities say he previously rocked a Central train last fall.
News spread this week that the Georgia national guard is called out to raise units to minimum strength. Four Carrollton youths Jack Aycock Will Cobb George Brown and Charlie Wilkie have enlisted and gone to Macon with more considering follow up. Guards will encamp there until ordered to the Mexican border.
Macon Georgia prepares to receive about 3000 troops mobilized for the Mexican border. Camp sites are laid out near the creosote plant at Crump’s Park with water lines and storage facilities planned. Local regiments re enlist for federal service as recruitment work begins.
Lost 1916 auto tag No 21840 with lamp and bracket found or return to Free Press office for reward.
The family of Mr J T Armstrong who was found dead in the field on dune 13th express gratitude for kindness and sympathy from neighbors and friends during their bereavement and assure it will be gratefully remembered.
Mr and Mrs M A Stallings announce the engagement of their daughter Ollie Leslie to Mr Thomas Porter Barber of Fairfax South Carolina with a July wedding planned. Printed stationery available at the Free Press office.
The A and M School opened its summer session Monday with over 200 teachers enrolled, a figure far above last year. The program replaces the yearly teachers' institute and draws from several counties, with many attendees coming from distant towns. The event is led by the state education department officials and prominent educators, and the attendee list will appear in next week's Free Press.
Mrs Myrtie Grifin Bins of Tampa married Mr Arthur Wil mont Bailey of Kissimmee Florida last Saturday in Tampa. The couple will reside in Kissimmee after July 1. Mrs Bailey and her mother Mrs T B Griffin have lived in Florida the past three years and formerly lived in Carrollton.
The Wesley Memorial baseball club, among Atlanta’s fastest amateurs, will visit Carrallto for a three game series starting Monday. Local management plans advance ticket discounts and a series-ticket option for fans.
Lindale won the first game of the series at Lindale with a 7 to 0 score. Errorless play by both sides but Carrollton managed just four hits as Robinson and Johnson and Greenwood and Benedict handled the batteries. Umpire Mitchell officiated.
A Carrollton juvenile baseball team defeated Newnan 15 to 0 at the local park. Carrollton pitchers Vaughn and Powers held Newnan hitless early, while Barron and Blalock led the Newnan battery. The lads will play a doubleheader starting at 9:30 Friday morning.
A list urges immediate planning for marketing cooperation in cotton and cottonseed next fall and for a community fair and county fair. It calls for organizing a farmers credit union, a debating society, and neighborhood gatherings, plus trips to learn from exemplary farming sections. It also urges voters to favor candidates with definite platforms over those who rely on attacks or vague promises.
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