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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
1
The Philathea class of the Methodist Sunday school plans an entertainment next Thursday at 3 PM at Mrs. B. F. Boykin’s Depot Street home. The event aims to foster fellowship and help pay a small debt on the new parsonage with a witty program and refreshments. members are urged to attend.
Sunday services featured Sunday school a children's entertainment and Sacred Harp singing led by Uncle Bill Jones and Mr Tommie Hilton. A sermon by the pastor closed the day. Proceeds benefited the Atlanta orphans home with Ruth Nix performing her father’s verses about an orphan child awaiting mercy.
The Central Baptist Church schedules a 11 a.m. sermon on The Tomb of Jesus from Matthew 23:6 and a 7:30 p.m. sermon on Christ the Power of God and the Wisdom of God from 1 Corinthians 1:24.Sunday school teachers meeting and prayer services are set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The new building delay is due to material shortages, but work will resume soon.
The Carrollton lodge hosts the 12th Division of Georgia I O F with a public meeting at the courthouse on April 9. Music by the Carrollton band accompanies addresses by Walter S. Coleman Cedartown and T H Robertson Gainesville. officials include Mayor W H Shaw and Ordinary W J Millican.
Taxpayers are asked to watch weekly notices for appointments with property valuations set for February 1 1913. A. E. Nix is Tax Receiver. Mr W J Hall recovering from appendicitis after last Friday's collapse.
The Sunday school class of Mrs. E M Smith mourns her loss with grateful hearts recalling her gentle teaching and guiding prayers. They honor her memory as a true Christian and pledge to follow her example toward a hopeful rest and onward march of faith.
An all-day singing is announced for Hulett on the second Sunday in April. Everyone is invited to attend and take part in the event.
There will be no preaching services at the First Baptist church next Sunday due to the pastor Rev J M Dodd being invited to preach at the First Baptist church in Chattanooga on that date.
A large gathering of friends and neighbors attended the Beulah church funeral for Mrs. T. L. Horton who died at Clem on the 25th at age 56. She lived much of her life in Beulah and joined the church about 30 years ago, remembered as a kind neighbor and devoted wife and mother.
The piece notes public demand for a new order under a Democratic Congress and President. It cites the question of whether Rockefeller will fly, with newspapers debating if his oil will allow it and whether he may be barred from air travel or parachute stunts.
Reverend J M Dodd lauds President Wilson and his family in the White House for upholding Christian virtue. He praises Mrs Wilson and her daughters for devotion to American womanhood and the home life as a reassurance amid national concerns.
A small purse containing a $5 bill and about $3 in silver was found between a residence on New Nan Street and H. H. Ward's on Center Street. Return to Burnett and Merrell to claim a reward from Ms. Geo. W. Burnett.
County Commissioner J A F Broom prepares to test a ninety horsepower gasoline engine with three road machines. If the demonstration succeeds, he may purchase the outfit now at the depot. A manufacturers' representative directs the first test amid prior favorable reports from Coweta Campbell and Douglas counties.
The Easter Egg Hunt organized by the Park Improvement Club last Saturday drew big and small participants with mothers nurses and siblings present. Activities included egg hunts games and refreshments as attendees left pleased. The event left the club nearly twelve dollars richer and many thanks were given to all contributors led by Mrs. W. W. Baskin.
Miss Kate Robinson and Mr. Cliff Marchman were quietly married last Sunday with Rev. R. A. Edmondson officiating. The Free Press joins friends in wishing them happiness.
An unusually enjoyable program is planned at the school auditorium Friday at eight. A group of young women will present The Lady Minstrels under Miss Threadgill's direction with an announced cast and a variety of numbers for a rare evening of entertainment.
The Ladies Missionary Society honors Ada Smith a devout member who led the group. They send sympathy to her family and hope for salvation for loved ones, and record their appreciation in church records and local papers. Also noted: three Georgia female Methodist colleges Wesleyan Andrew LaGrange to unite.
A advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy to take mild remedy for constipation. The note urges readers to try the product and lists Red Cross Drug Store as the seller.
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