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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

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Carroll County Plans a Big Fall County Fair

Carroll county aims for the biggest best agricultural fair this fall with a carnival style exhibit plan. The Carroll County Trade Board and Farm Bureau urge all schools organizations and citizens to contribute exhibits and unite communities for a county wide fair lasting one to three days. Suggestions are welcome and should be sent to the Trade Board office Carrollton Georgia.

Carroll County Carroll Carroll County Trade Board Carroll County Farm Bureau Carroll, County Trade Board Trade Board Carrollton

Mrs Clyde Johnson Rites Held At Beulah Church

Funeral services for Mrs Clyde Johnson of Indianapolis, longtime Beulah Church member, were conducted from the church on Tuesday morning. A large crowd attended to comfort the bereaved, as she leaves a husband and young children. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Stamps, she was well known in the community and missed by many friends.

Indy Beulah Church Tom Stamps

Remarkable Sweetwater Revival Ends in Growth

The First Baptist church of Sweetwater Tennessee closes a highly successful revival led by Rev. O D Vleming with singer J E Williams of Atlanta and pianist J T Smith. Two services daily filled the church as 118 joined, plus many others united with nearby churches and 92 reconsecrated in the young people's meeting.

Sweetwater Tenn First Baptist Church O. D. Vleming J. E. Williams Atlanta J. T. Smith Chattanooga Billy Sunday Elite Fleming Chattanooga Times Carroll County G. W. Felming

Whitesburg Christian Church to build a modern rural complex

The Whitesburg Christian Church plans a new building to be among the region’s most modern rural churches. It will feature ten rooms and an auditorium designed for teaching as well as worship. On Saturday night Owen Still preaches in the school house on The Unienominational Church. Sunday at eleven he discusses What Would Jesus Do. Sunday night he speaks on The Treasurer Who Found Imperishable Wealth.

Owen Unienominational Church Jesus

Public Sale of Late C. R. Carter Property on King Street

A public sale is set for Saturday at 2 o clock of the late C. R. Carters farming tools buggy wagon and related items on King Street. The sale will go to the highest bidder following publicity for the estate settlement.

C. R. Carter King Street

Boy Breaks Arm In Accident

Abram, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Tent, sustained a left arm fracture after a fall on Wednesday evening. Delivery of details is brief, with no further injuries reported.

Abram Mrs. Aaron Tent

Dr Barker to Take Course in Diagnosis and TB Treatment

Dr and Mrs Wormer Barker depart Sunday for U S P H and Hospital No 26 in Greenville 8 0 where the doctor will begin a TB diagnosis and treatment course March 15. Government paid expenses include rail fare hotel auto and bus hire for ex soldiers. training open to ex soldier physicians. During absence war risk patients should report to Dr C C Pitts and ex soldiers needing dental work to Dr Harry Bledsoe First National Bank building.

Wormer Barker U. S. P. H. &. Hospital No Greenville C. C. Pitts Harry Bledsoe First National Bank

Daily Health Chores Statement Fragment

A compact list describes daily health routines including washing the Honda, drinking water, brushing teeth, eating slowly wholesome food, regular toilet habits, deep breathing, outdoor activity, avoiding touching mouth, and using a handkerchief when needed. The fragment ends with garbled notes about posture and a checked work hour.

Gough Andezo

Musawester Wedding in Carrollton Ga March 9 1921

Miss Rula Mae Musa and Mr J Emmet Wester of Center Point were married in Carrollton Georgia on March 9 1921. The ceremony was conducted by J T Norman J P, a great uncle of the groom, as a large circle of friends offered congratulations.

Carrollton Rula Mae Musa J. Emmet Wester Center Point J. T. Norman J. P

Abide the Laws and Bolshevik Tendencies Debate

A critic argues that many so called law abiding citizens enforce only laws they approve and ignore others, labeling this selective compliance as Bolshevik tendencies. The piece contends Bolshevikism and Americanism conflict at core.

Best Laxative Praise From Vermont Inn Keeper

George J. Daniely of Hardwick Vermont proprietor of the Hardwick Inn endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative he has found after trying many. The note highlights the inn as one of New England's model hotels.

Chamberlain George J. Daniely Hardwick, Vt Daniel Hardwick Inn New England

Shooting Scuffle Near State Line Leaves Four Teenagers Injured

In a north county gathering near the Alatamm line, four youths aged 16 to 18 from Alabama fought over a missing car key. A Bonefield group shot Lloyd Skinner in the thigh and cut him, while the others were wounded by a knife. Menefield youths were hospitalized in Birmingham. Skinner was treated locally and bonded for April court. The Alabama teen returned home over Christmas.

Tair Jim Ten King Alatamm Mr. King Tom Benefigh Jooks Alabema Lloyd Skinner Bonefield Skinner Saveral Menefield Birmingham Carroll Superior Court Akinner Alpebanga Hero Anes

Miss Wester Hosts A Quiet Evening At Home

Miss Wester entertained a small group at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bodneo on Newnan Street. Progressive games followed by sandwiches and punch were served. Attending were Minnea Moran, Jory Dozier, Addo Shell, Hernia Stoves, Opal Magnora, Ethel Smith, Inez Robison and Mrs. Jimmie Bishop, plus Sandifer, Ouy Onder, Harris, Baskin, Fuller, Meadows, Martin, Tarpley, Smith Robison, Blundaile and Thomasson.

Dolphin Weater H. WN Bodneo Newnan Street Ehnnes Minnea Moran Jory Dozier Addo Shell Hernia Stoves Opal Magnora Ethel Smith Inez Robison Jimmie Bishop Measrs Sandifer Ouyonder Harris Baskin Fuller Meadows Martin Tarpley Smith Robison Blundaile Thomasson

Double Six Club Hosts Birthday Party

Tuesday afternoon at Mrs W J Milligai home the Double Six Club celebrated Mrs MEB Griffin's birthday with dominoes tea and sandwiches. Guests included Mrs Kidney Holdernoas and Mrs T1 Stewart along with regular members.

W. J. Milligai Double Six Club Mra M. EB. Griffin Kidney Holdernoas T1. Stewart

Mrs Newell Hosts Bridges Club Gathering

Mrs Camilla Mandeville Newell hosted the Bridges Club on Wednesday afternoon. The highest score was achieved by Mrs T A Herndon. Invited guests included Mrs Hugonn Sprachin and Miss Bess Wtf. A salad course was served after the games.

Camilla Mandeville Newell Bridges Club T. A. Herndon Avisie Hugonn Sprachin Bessche Wtf

Bond election aims to fund Carrollton school building

Local notes state bonds for high school construction and school improvements, including sewer and water extension, total around 140 thousand dollars. A citizens committee supports the campaign and the vote may occur in late April. women will be allowed to participate.

Carrollton

Miller's Academy notes of visits and family gatherings

Mr G W Smith and Oscar Willon Riva visited their brothers at Miller's Academy and Burwell. Various relatives spent weekends with each other including Miss Gladys Smith with Ruth Partridge, Mr and Mrs Hudson with L G Smith, and the Bearden, Harris, and Smith families. Rev Hawks visited. The new church rising, and several extended family visits across nearby towns were reported.

G. W. Smith Oscar Willon Riva Li. G. Smith G. W L. G John Smith Mrs. Weldon Burwell Gladys Smith Ruth Partridge Frank Hudson L. G. Smith Harria Grady Eldon Hawks Nitis "Tied “Barrington Pionannt Ridge B. F. Bell A. M. Bearden Siva Ward ‘Barington Grady Kidson Missea Iroc Claiys Smith T. F. Bell Hummernet RB. W. Bell Tom Drew Charley Drew Gladys Cole Ruby Bell Mistea Winnie Annin Mac Cole Quida Letha Chambers Tom Bailard Iwoard County Oscar Entrekin

Boy in Bowdon Survives Nine Hours After Neck Break

Bowdon Ga March 9 Les Webb 18 was thrown from a mile Sunday morning around 10 o clock and his neck was broken He lived until about 7 o clock Sunday night Lee Webb was the son of the Into Foorga Webb who was killed two years ago by John Smith.

Bowdon Les Webb Lee Webb Into Foorga Webb John Smith

Blues Entertain Reds at Baptist Tabernacle Parsonage

Marehard Blues of Baraca Philathea class hosted Reds in a two month goal plan with losing team treating winners. The parsonage front was decorated with Welcome Reds in red and True Blues or Bust in blue. The event featured jokes and games as Blues impressed Reds, with several new members added and both groups praising the entertainment.

Marehard Baraca-Philathon Baptist Tabernacle Church Tabernacle Reds Aldo Ship of GO Bluex Reda Dng Om Iimary Buffice Philathea Tabernacle Church Rede

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Ays Mrs Clyde Johnson THE Whitesburg Christian Church Boy Muse—Wester State Line Miss Wester Mrs. Newell Oxfords Steinbach’s Economy Shop Miller’s Academy Ellen McEwen Misses Iron Gladys Baith Sincere Citizens Bank Carrollton, GA
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