Lineman Struck By 2300-Volt Shock Falls 35 Feet
H L Davis a Georgia Railway and Power lineman was shocked by a 2300 volt line while on a pole in Carrollton on Monday. He fell 35 feet to Depot street and was taken to an Atlanta hospital. He reportedly regained consciousness by Wednesday and is expected to recover. A postcard found on him suggests a possible home in Anniston Alabama. he appears about 28 years old.
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H. L. Davis
Georgia Railway & Power Company
Tower
Carrollton
Depot Street
Atlanta
Anniston
Ala
An Old Citizen Letter on City Affairs
The Free Press received this week a letter signed "An Old Citizen" offering plain comment on city administration over the past years. The editor notes the author did not provide a name, cites public records, and declines printing the extract without responsible authorship. The paper invites the writer to sign and resubmit for publication.
Editor’s dog returns home by night, Archibald missing
The editor finds a small terrier-like dog at his home claiming to be Archibald the editor’s rat terrier. The note asks the owner to claim the dog at the Free Press office for arrangements, with a tongue-in-cheek threat to take an apprentice if Archibald is not returned.
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Free Press Office
A and M to Hold Free Summer Farm School Proposal
Prof. J. H. Melson of the A and M School considers a four week summer school in farming and domestic science next August with free tuition. Lectures and demonstrations in cooking cotton grading and agriculture would aid county residents at leisure for recreation and learning. He seeks public opinion and cooperation to realize the plan.
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J. H. Melson
A. & M. School
Melson
Missionary Society Meeting Notes Sunday Program
The Young People Missionary Society held a 2 30 Sunday meeting with strong attendance and high spirits. The program featured songs, devotions by Mildred Smith, readings on Brazil, an educational dialogue on mission work, and prayers by Mrs. J T Bradley.
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Young People's Missionary Society
Corner Stone Laying for Baptist Tabernacle This Sunday
The Baptist Tabernacle corner stone will be laid Sunday at 4 pm with Rev J I Oxford presiding from Central Baptist and Rev J M Dodd introducing speakers. A program features historical sketches, talks on church progress, citizenship, and social life with Mayor Shaw and Judge Beall among participants.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Central Baptist Church
Depot
Center Streets
J. I. Oxford
J. M. Dodd
First Baptist Church
Jesse M. Dodd
W. W. Roop
W. H. Shaw
Special Evangelist Services at First Baptist Church Begin June 1
First Baptist Church announces revival meetings led by Dr. John F. Purser of Atlanta starting Sunday June 1 for two weeks including the first three Sundays in June. The pastor will open with The Question of the Hour and invites all young men to attend.
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John F. Purser
Atlanta
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Claim Summary
Advertisement claims a product named To Cure a Cold in One Day with TAXATIVE BROMO Quinine that supposedly stops the cough and headache and cures the cold in one day. It offers a daily refund if it fails and notes W. Grove's signature on each box with a price of 2 cents.
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W. Grove
Methodist Ladies Run The Cafe This Week
The cafe at the old Parmalee market is open again this week with brisk business. The Methodist church ladies run the enterprise to benefit their work and serve fine meals. They seek to match the Central Baptist ladies in attracting liberal patronage and expect to raise a neat sum.
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Parmalee Market
Methodist Church
Central Baptist
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at First Baptist
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will convene next Wednesday May 7 at 4 o'clock with vice president Mrs. E B Merrell presiding.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
E. B. Merrell
First Baptist Gideon Band Goes Fishing
The Gideon Band of the First Baptist church held a Friday afternoon picnic on the river with fishing boating and feeding. They enjoyed a supper at 6 and a late meal at 9 with the younger member Bud Fitts missing his appetite and singing instead of eating.
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Gideon
First Baptist Church
Jezreel
Rana Cateshiana
Tallapoosa
Bud” Fitts
Six Oclock Closing Hour Advocated By Merchants
With longer days merchants urge adoption of a six o clock closing hour saying shopping can end by six and clerks would gain needed rest and recreation opportunities for workers.
Memorial Day Exercises Honor Civil War Heroes
Memorial Day events at the courthouse, under Annie Wheeler Chapter U D C, featured Judge H M Reid of Atlanta delivering an eloquent tribute to Confederate valor. Miss Olive Bradley recited Our Confederate Dead, Robert Foster read John B Gordon, and music included The Recessional and Dixie. Crosses of honor were awarded and veterans visited the city cemetery with wreaths.
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Court House
Annie Wheeler
H. M. Reid
Atlanta
James Beall
Olive Bradley
John B. Gordon
Robert Foster
Dixie
Carrollton Band
A Satisfied Patron on Route 9
A letter from Carrollton praises Route 9 carrier Emanuel Fuller for punctual, cheerful service and widespread admiration among local residents. The note calls him one of the best and notes a dedication to the Lost Cause era and a dinner by the Daughters.
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Carrollton
Emanuel Fuller
Route 9
Alexander
Route 7
Stewart and Fleming Buggies and Cars Ad
Three cars already sold with three more in mind. Summers and Franklin Barnesville and the Empire are promoted as high grade buggies and surfing quality. A showroom look is claimed to prove this is the best place to buy.
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Franklin Barnesville
Empire
Stewart & Fleming
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Hi. L. Davis
Archibald
Appeas
Carrollton, GA
NEW Baptist Tabernacle
Mortis
Atlact
Bessie McKown
Mildred Smith
Elizabeth Edmonson
Merrell Causey
Leila Baskin
Brazil
Jeannie Stone
Dorothy Bledsoe
Edith Stone
Arlena Jacobs
Marguerite Adams
Ethel Smith
Glenn Burnham
Willie May -Glass
Louise Steed
Claire Holderne
J. T. Bradley
W. E. Dozier
Our Town
Rev
R. A. Edmondson
A. K. Snead
Carrollton Baptist Tabernacle
W. J. Millican
Woman’s Missionary Society Meeting
First Baptist Gideon Band
Reid
J. B. Gordon
New Tabernacle Building Committee
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