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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
The town invites girls ages 14 to 20 to enter a June 26 to July 2, 1909 open air festival contest at the city park. Votes are based on park fund contributions, with each penny paid to the contest chairman counting as one vote. Contestants should meet Mrs. M. J. Brooks at her home Friday afternoon June 25 at 4 o'clock for directions.
The Carrollton Library Association has ordered a large selection of new books for summer reading. The titles are well chosen and entertaining, including a Kipling set. The library hours are Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoons from four to six.
A brief Griffin News quip contrasts a man answering a telephone with the operator’s request for a number. The man replies that the bell rang, prompting the operator to insist otherwise, highlighting a witty exchange about perception and miscommunication.
The Carroll County Masonic Convention met Thursday at 9 in the hall of Carroll Lodge with a large attendance. After a forenoon session on convention work, delegates adjourned for refreshments. At 2 pm the dedication of Carroll Lodge was held with a program including prayers, songs, addresses, and short talks. The Free Press will publish a full account next week.
Cheap cash sale offer for a good horse. Apply to J. G. Buyers Photographer in Carrollton Georgia.
Carrollton Board of Trade in a called meeting appoints committees to organize the Fourth District A and M Fair at the A and M Schools this fall. Prof Melson chairs plans with J J Thomasson and other locals, urging countywide support and publicity to assure a district fair with strong representation.
Carrollton Platoon of Co. G looks to attend the encampment at St Simons from July 17 to 25, with the state covering all estimated expenses, and a trip likely around July 26.
Augusta man Dr C Blandenburg narrowly escaped drowning at Isle of Palms on a noonday swim. Lifeguard James Parish and helpers from Charleston rallied to pull him from the water after a line and preserver rescue. He was revived on shore and returned to Augusta late Sunday night, weak but recovering.
A Meriwether Vanguard view urges the next Georgia General Assembly to adopt a tax assessor board to uncover hidden properties, repeal the beer tax, close saloons, end annual sessions, repeal reform registration provisions, and pass a general tax act and appropriation act, warning that many bills will crowd the session and yield imperfect results.
Carl Embry the eldest son of Dr. Emory of Villa Rica had his leg amputated between the knee and thigh last Sunday due to a diseased bone from a sprained ankle. Doctors Powell and Marchman of Villa Rica and Moore of Temple performed the operation. We hope for a complete recovery.
Money to loan at six percent on farm loans. We can fund now more easily than in the fall. Submit your application at once. See S. J. Boykin or Title Guaranty Co.
After three weeks of nightly sermons, protracted services at the Christian Church end tonight. Dr. C. Colyer led the series with thoughtful, simple sermons that impressed many. residents expect good results from his gospel message of God's love.
Notice to teachers in Carroll county granting until September 1st to finish the former term so they may attend the Teachers Institute July 5 to 9. See J.8 Travia C.5 Com.
The Teachers Institute for Carroll county will be held July sixth to the 6th conducted by Prof. A. S. Hill of Jefferson Ga. All teachers holding license must attend. J. B. Travis, C. S. Com.
Tax official warns that tax books close June 20 but extended to July 1 to clear detainers. Readers must appear by the first morning of July or be marked a defaulter. The writer invites people to visit at once.
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