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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

7

Presentation of Flag Remembers Confederate Flag History

The Annie Wheeler Chapter presents a flag to Camp McDaniel Curtis with remarks on the Bonnie Blue Flag and the First and Second Confederate Flags. It traces origins from Charleston in 1860 to the St Andrew’s Cross designs, notes battles and leaders, and honors figures like Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson, urging future generations to keep faith in the cause.

Jony Wil Conmtoandant Ladies of Charleston Young Confederacy Dixie Onaress U.S Confedera Vey St. Andrew's Cross Stonnewall Jackson U. S Beanre[ward Hetty Constance Gary Johnston van Dorn Beauregard Washington Artillery New Orleans Tatler Confederacy South Carolina Mississippi Alabama White House Toombs Stephens Cobb Meminger Jefferson Davis Stephens Confederate States United States Washington Manassas Florida Georgia Sherman Virginia South Lee Jackson Arkansas North Carolina Tennessee Missouri Kentucky Confederary Annie Wheeler Chanter

Bear Creek Sunday School Notes and Local Updates

Sunday School at Bear Creek sees improved attendance led by J. W. Akin with Tom Jackson joining in the afternoon. A wedding honors Minnie Crews and Abner Folds on April 30 at 3 o’clock. The note also reports a burn injury to J J Britt’s daughter, visitors Blanch Roberson, Annie Lee McBurnett, and John Kierbow’s recovery. First Sunday is singing evening. citizens urged to attend.

J. W. Akin Tom Jackson Cliff McBurnett Sport Kierbow Carrollton W. L. Jacobs Minnie Crews Abner Folds Folds Mandeville J. J. Britt Blanch Roberson Annie Lee McBurnett John Kierbow

Local Social Notes From Whitesburg Area

Farmers finish planting aid and rest. residents attend Bowdon singing. Visitors include G W Chatham and Rev F J Amis. Paralyzed Joe Wilkins near Paul church. J J Brown and daughter Belle return from Alabama. Ett Huffmaster visits Camp Bell County. Shackelford brothers at A M School. Car purchases by Leonard and Aller Cins ter. Annie Lassetter visits. Luthersville trip with T F Nodnett family. Harv Haines from Newnan visits. Brock family travels to Griffin and Almont. Joe rock seen in Garrollton.

Bowdon G. W. Chatham Villa Hiew C. W. Chatham F. J. Amis Newnan Mt. Zion Joe Wilkins Near Paul Church J. J. Brown Belle Culleen Ala Ett Huffmaster Campbell County Sadie Belle Brown Bernard Lester Shackelford Leonard Aller Cinster Missy Annie Lassetter Cross Plains

Local Social News From Flat Rock Area

Residents of Flat Rock report visits from relatives and friends including Willie Tyson and O P Tyson near Hulett and Roder Newell near Pleasant Grove. Obituary notes: Mrs Lizzie Camp died at Hulett May 5 and was buried at Powell Chapel. Various locals attended singing at Bowdon and shared illness and recovery updates among families.

Willie Tyson O. P. Tyson Hulett Roder Newell Curtis White RB. E. Johnson Douglasville Bowdon Mary Gilland Causey Gilland Jordan Boyd Hurg Fannie Payne Will Tyson Will Henderson Villa Rica John Martin Whitesburg J. F. Hendrix Lizzie Camp John Boyd Powell Chapel Sorrell Young White Paulding Lula Belle Langston R. WU Bovd Clinton Campbell Near Hittle Vine G. B. Thomason King John Dover

Local Religious Seventies Notes and Health Updates

LEWIS CHAPEL updates report Mr G B Phillips bedbound this week and Mrs Nona Phillips ill. All day singing on the fifth Sunday praised as a success with Prof H E Reeves of Carrollton elected chairman. Notables included Bro C M Doster of Clem and Prof Brewer Faves of Lowell. Rev Sewell of Whitesburg preached at eleven. Willie Jones recovering after operation by Drs Ellis and Roberts. Rev A H Thompson and B H Phillips attended quarterly meeting at Hulett. J M Phillips visited relatives near Hulett and attended conference. Whitesburg Sunday School Association to meet May 13 at M E church. superintendents urged to attend with school reports.

G. B. Phillips H. E. Reeves Carrollton Ood Swvere Bro. C. M. Doster Clem Brewer Faves Lowell Rev. Sewell Whitesburg Willie Jones

Sunday School and Chapel Singing Attendance Noted

Mr Joe Jacobs attended Sunday School here Sunday. Mr Harry McBurnett attended the singing at Lewis Chapel Sunday and reports a good singing.

Joe Jacobs Harry McBurnett Lewis Chapel

Local Social Notes From Lowell and Nearby Towns

Mrs Anne Brown and Mrs Annie Duncan spent Friday afternoon with Miss Katie Lott Brown. Mr Brewer Foyer and Mr Jim Alman went to Carrollton Wednesday. Misses Annie and Lynette Hollingsworth visited in town Saturday. Mrs Grady Nix spent last week in Carrollton visiting her sister. Willie Fleming’s boy had adenoids removed and is doing nicely. J I Bonner and dancer Miss Willie went to Newnan Friday. Annie Lynette Hollingsworth Jessie and Lucile Bonner visited Miss Kelle Lon Brown Monday. Ice cream supper at Mr Fleming’s Thursday night enjoyed. Mrs Scutter of Carrollton is visiting her mother Mrs Duncan for a week. Singing at Mr Joe Duncan’s was very good Saturday night.

Anne Brown Annie Duncan Katie Lott Brown Brewer Foyer Jin’ Alman Carrollton Annie Lynette Hollingsworth Grady Nix Scutter Willie Fleming J. 1 Bonner Willie Newnan Lynette Mollingsworth Jessie Lucile Bonner Kelle Lon Brown Mr. Fleming Mrs. Scutter Mrs. Duncan Alabama Joe Duncan

Local Visits Mark Week in Luckey Area

Mr and Mrs J J Phillips visited Thursday night with Mr and Mrs J M Cole and Mrs Hyft. Eason spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs J E Eason. Mr E J Davison and family visited Sunday morning with Mr Banks near Bowden. Miss Ola Kent spent Monday with

J. M. Cole Hyft. Eason J. E. Eason E. J. Davison

Sunday Visits and A barking Dog Incident

Mrs J M Davison and Mrs Mae Cranston visited Mrs Ella Eison while Miss Eva Cook spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Ella Eyson. Mr Marion Batchelor visited Miss Chloe Eason. A mid dog frightened the household Saturday, struck at the dog and prompted a neighbor to shoot the animal, which died.

J. M. Davison Mae Cranston Ella Eison Eva Cook Ella Eyson Robinson Batchelor Marion Batchelor Chloe Eason Mn J Protecutor

Bellview Social Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings

Mrs. Viola Finley of Atlanta visits her mother Mrs. Ada Bell. A crowd from this place attended the Bowdon convention Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Vines and Miss Addie Towns of Gave Springs visited Miss Ethel Bell Saturday night. Miss Flora Bell visited friends in Roppville. A singing is planned at Bethesda Sunday with many from here expected to attend. Mr. Ernest and Miss Flora Bell were guests of Miss Maude Cosber at Bowdon Saturday.

Viola Finley Atlanta Ada Bell Bowdon Fannie Vines Addie Towns Gave Springs Ethel Bell Flora Bell Roppville Bethesda Ernest Maude Cosber

Buick Demonstration Promised by J M Johnson in Carrollton

The text notes a Buick demonstration promoted by J M Johnson, Buick representative, in Carrollton promising when better automobiles are built.

Buick J. M. Johnson Carrollton

Bank official swears to statement in 1916 Georgia record

J Chas A Lyle cashier attests the truthfulness of a bank statement in Carroll County Georgia on May 10 1916. Notary G T Spence confirms the oath. Directors L Mandeville E Brodnax W E Johnson sign as correct attest.

State of Georgia Carroll J. Chas A. Lyle Chas A. Exle G. T. Spence Altest L. .Mandeville E. B. Brodnax W. E. Johnson

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