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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
2
The piece traces how the Easter rabbit became linked to dyed eggs across Christian cultures. It notes eggs symbolize life and resurrection, explains Lent egg abstinence, and recounts myths from Egypt to Germany while remaining wary of attributing eggs to the rabbit.
A reflective essay celebrates Easter as the Morn of the Resurrection, arguing it embodies hope of life beyond death and reunion with loved ones. It recounts Easter customs, myths of the Easter rabbit across cultures, and legends from China and Japan, noting lanterns of belief and the rabbit’s mythic role in moon lore.
On Monday afternoon February 7 the death angel took M C White's wife and mother at age seventy eight. She joined the Methodist church in Houry county Georgia in early life and was married about fifty two years. Eight children survive along with a husband twenty two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services at Mt Carmel conducted by Rey Braswell Carmichael. By one who loved her LENI PIERCE.
Mt Zion Seminary expresses gratitude to Mia C. K. Henderson Jr for a generous school library donation. Items include The Lives and Travels of Living stone old Stanley and Elbert Wubbard works among others. The note praises her broad philanthropy and personal touch, with thanks from librarian and community.
In memory of Brother J W Tanksley who died December 29 1920. Born February 8 1852 in Spalding County Georgia he was converted at 16 and joined the M E church later joining Missionary Baptist at Fair View Spalding County in 1877 and aligning with Mt Zion Church for many years where he lived.
The church records the death of Brother Tanksley a faithful member and minister who in recent years withdrew from the church regretting the discipline he faced. He was married to Ming Mattie Moore in 1877 and leaves a wife sister Mrttia Tanksley and son C. Cy Tankesley near Carrollton with sisters and brothers in Alabama and Carrollton. The community mourns a good citizen and the church extends heartfelt sympathies.
The community reports active Sunday school with about 40 on roll and a plan for a large prayer meeting at Rev G N Aderhold's. Families visit neighbors, a grist mill is built at Roosterville to aid the area, and local residents discuss health and weekend hospitality.
George F. Daniels of Hardwick Vermont proprietor of the Hardwick Inn advocates Chamberlains Tablets as the best laxative. He notes sedentary habits require occasional use and claims the product performs its functions naturally with satisfaction.
In Whitesburg Route 1, T F Hodnett and family have temporary rooms after their house burned. Miss Lilliene Brown from Atlanta visited Carrollton area, and Mr John Brock stayed with his mother. The Richards family is sick with flu while Tompkins Richards deteriorates. Funeral notes mention Rev J M D Stallings near Lowell. Mrs C H Byram suffers rheumatism. Mrs W L Cansler ill.
Bremem Route 2 Sunday school drew a well attended crowd this afternoon. Miss Rutie Massey visited Misses Alberta and Stella Waldrop Thursday. Estelle Hussey's Sunday night singing attracted a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. B J Garner stayed with Mr. and Mrs. W H Waldrop Saturday night. Mrs. Mollie Massey visits her son in Atlanta this week. Lena Golden celebrated her seventh birthday Tuesday. Mrs. W F Waddell visited her parents in Griffin last week. Effie Marks spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis. Estelle Hulsey and Alberts Waldrop attended Sunday school yesterday.
From 1918 data, 1000 first graders show a sharp attrition path. About 830 reach sixth grade, 710 seventh, 634 eighth, 343 enter high school, 246 finish the second year, 381 reach the third year, 150 the fourth year, 139 graduate from high school, 72 enter colleges, 52 sophomores, 39 juniors, 30 seniors, and 23 graduate.
A notice from H B Meeks offers auto tires tubes and Ford springs for sale at reduced prices. The seller invites inquiries about available items and pricing.
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