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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

3

Bowdon Social Roundup Finds Visitors And Returns Home

The Misses Johnson return to Boaz after schooling in Alabama. Roy Mandeville visits from Carrollton. Luta Boykin and Ela Johnson stay several weeks in Bowdon. Ab Hearn from Burwell and the Sewells visit. Dr. Embry of Villa Rica and Dr. Power arrive. The community attends church events and a Tyus singing draws Bowdon residents. Several Bowdon people travel to Savannah and graham Alabama for visits.

Johnson Boaz Ala Roy Mandeville Carrollton Luta Boykin Ela Johnson Ab Hearn Burwell Warren Sewell Dr. Embry Villa Rica Millard Roberts Savannah

Death notices and church revival updates in county area

The death of Aunt Winnie Brock at the county farm is noted with funeral services led by Mr. Webb of Carrollton. A large Sunday School turnout is reported with 68 enrolled. Rev D A Brindle of Griffin will preach next Sunday at 3 30 PM.

Winnie Brock Mr. Webb Carrollton D. A. Brindle Griffin

Most Prompt and Effectual Cure for Bad Colds

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a safe pleasant cure for bad colds. It relieves the lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and restores the system to health. The advertisement notes worldwide sales and reliability and lists Red Cross Drug Store as a seller.

Red Cross Drug Store

Farmers Union Drives Reorganization Across Georgia

Statistics show farmers receive 42 cents of every consumer dollar with railroads and speculators claiming the rest. The Farmers Union reports strides at the Johnson county convention April 3 4 and plans field work with National President Barrett aiding officials in Georgia. The program includes county visits and up to three speeches per day to rebuild Local Unions and grow membership.

Railroads Farmers’ Union Johnson County Barrett Georgia

Death shocks Carrollton area as Uncle Thomas Jones dies

The community mourns the sudden death of Uncle Thomas Jones of Clem. He passed away after a brief illness, leaving a wife, several children and many grandchildren. Funeral rites were held at Whooping Creek church with many friends in attendance. Rain remains scarce as farmers urge timely showers. Sunday School at Westbrook continues to grow with attendance from Bert Brooks and Hopy Bell. Sadie and Emma Brown stayed with Mrs. J. E. Brown. Mrs. Jim Gaston and Eva of Pleasant Hill attended church last Sunday. No sickness is reported at this time.

Jim Gaston Eva Pleasant Hill Clem Westbrook Thomas Jones Thomas Whooping Creek Church

Mother Gray’s Aromatic Leaf Cures Urinary Troubles

A nostalgic health ad touts Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf as a remedy for backache dizziness headache and languor. It promotes the tonic laxative blend for kidney bladder and urinary problems and offers Lené via druggists or mail for 50 cents with a free sample.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co le Roy N. Yi

Money on easy terms for good farms in two counties

Money on 6 month terms offered to qualified farmers in Carroll and Haralson Counties. Funds available for purchase improvements and operating needs on favorable rates. Contact lenders for eligibility and application details.

Carroll Haralson

Sunday School Growth and Local Singing Events

The note highlights thriving Sunday School activity in the county with plans for all church Sunday schools and several upcoming singing events. Brother Roop preached at New Lebanon, a Lowell school exhibition drew large crowds, and Liberty and New Lebanon will host all day singings on the third and fourth Sundays in May respectively. Everyone is invited to attend these worshipful gatherings.

Lowell Liberty New Lebanon

Union Farmers Near Completion of Cotton Planting

Farmers in the community near completion of cotton seed planting as rain arrives. J D Driver spent Sunday afternoon with his brother D F Driver. Mrs Manda Burks attended Whooping Creek meetings. Luther Driver visited D A Simpkins, and Rev Terrell will preach next Sunday. Mrs D F Driver shows improvement, while Mrs J D Driver and Miss Eula Duncan are ill or resting.

J.D. Driver D. F. Driver Manda Burks Whooping Creek J. D. Driver Eula Duncan Mattie Sue Gladney Mise Robertson

Mt Zion Seminary Commencement Schedule May 15 18

Mt Zion Seminary announces commencement events from May 15 to May 18 including annual program by Mt Zoni an Literary Society, Domestic Science Exhibit, Music Department recital, board of trustees meeting, May Day by Primary Department, baseball game, Boy Scout camp fire, and a commencement sermon by Rev C L Powell of Birmingham Alabama.

Mt. Zion Seminary Mt. Zonian Literary Society Board of Trustees C. 1 Powell, D. D Birmingham Ala

Notice on Ford cars sold by authorized dealers

We do not guarantee any Ford car unless purchased through regular authorized Ford dealers. Holmes & Bledsoe are the Ford dealers for Carroll county and are agents for Carroll county. Beware of Ford cars sold by others. we do not guarantee them. The Ford Motor Co offers the most liberal guarantee when bought from regular dealers.

Carroll County Holmes & Bledsoe Ford Motor CO Ford

Georgia Notice of Dismissal for Estate Administrator

J R Pettigrew administrator of T R L Pettigrew petitioned to be discharged after full administration. Court cites all interested parties to show cause why he should not be discharged on the first Monday in June 1943. May 6, 1943. W T Milligan Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County J. R. Pettigrew T.R.L. Pettigrew T. Ryle Pettigrew Shoul W. T. Milligan

Cash Grocery Company charter bid in Carroll County Georgia

I E F Barton Loyd Herrin and Mamie Herrin petition to form Cash Grocery Company for twenty years in Carrollton with branch rights. Capital stock $1,000 rising to $2,000, general merchandise and groceries, real and personal property, notes and bonds, and power to amend charter, wind up, renew, and operate under Georgia law. Filed April 8, 1913 with Boykin & Boykin representing petitioners and J W Stone, Clerk.

Georgia Carroll County Said County I. E. F. Barton Loyd Herrin Mamie Herrin State of Georgia Cash Grocery Company Carrollton Afo Esaid Boykin & Boykin J. W. Stone E. F. Barton J. W. Stove

Year's Support for Mrs Sallie Spake Granted Pending Court Approval

Mrs Sallie M Spake applied for twelve months support for herself and two minor children from the estate of her late husband W P Spake. Appraisers filed their return as required. Citizens concerned must show cause at the June term 1913 why the return should not be approved and become court judgment. This May 6 1913 W J Millican Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County Sallie M. Spake Arlé W. P. Spake W.J. Millican Carroll Coumy Ethel Rowe E. S. Griffith W. L. Rowe W. J. Mellican

Guardian Application for W. L. Rowe in Carroll County

Mrs Ethel Rowe via E S Griffith applies for guardianship of W L Rowe a lunatic before the June 1913 term. Cause to be shown in court. May 6 1913. W J Mellican Ordinary.

Letters of Administration for Isham Akin Estate

Rowland J. Akin has applied for permanent Letters of Administration on Isham Akin's estate in this county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the office by the first Monday in June 1913 and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. May 1913. W. J. Millican, Executor.

Georgia Carroll County Rowland J. Akin Isham Akin Seid County Isham Akia Rowland J. Akia Tsham Akia

Tax Receiver's Notice Third and Last Round

Dates listed for tax collection in multiple towns with specific times and days. Public notices indicate offices open daily May 18 to May 24 and June 2 to July 7, with sessions in Carrollton, Smithfield, Shiloh, Bowdon, Villa Rico, Temps, and other locales.

Mandaville Pri Kansas Carrollton Sat Mt, Zion Mon Jake To & P. Tm. LD Powell Smithfield Tues Shiloh Villa Rico Thura Wic Times Free Press

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bowdon News Albert Fowler Roanoke Pearce Miss Ashmore Bowdon Mr. R. B. Upshaw Bremen Messrs. C. G. Craven and S. Wier A. J. Arrington Graham, Ala Buffalo Sadie Emma Brown J.E. Brown Messrs Bert Brooks Hopy Bell W. F. Brown W. F. P. Brown J. E. Brown Casper Creek Brother Roop Luther Driver D. A. Simpkins Rev Terrell W. J. Millican Ordtoury Auceeantul Gallem Johnson Drug CO A. E. Nix Lookout Mountain House Lookout Mountain Tennessee P. F. Jones Carrollton Bank J.T. Bradley C.H. Stewart H. N. Spence
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