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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1919

Page

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A and M School Closes Commencement Freshmen

The A and M School held its annual commencement Monday night delivering diplomas to fifteen graduates. Speakers praised the class during the program that began Friday with the play The Deacon and included an inspiring commencement sermon by Dry W. A. Ceo at Hinvt Baptist church.

Ree Exenelac J. 4 Melyon Clave Minsex Dollly Groven Willie MacHenry Kathryn Pike Lee Barr Hernan Holloway Tadley Holmes CH Stephens Hen McKoy C Smith Bradley Hallam Playa the Deacon Dry W. A Camp Fordon Rtste Brittain France David C. Bugow Atre University Obivierett

Dr H L Barker Opens Office in Roof Building

Dr H L Barker announces he will open an office in the Roof Building on WeWnan Street after completing a port graduate course in New York. He recently served in the army and looks forward to resuming his practice with friends.

H. L. Barker Trone Carrollton Roop Wewnan Street Barker New York

Newnan High to Meet Garrell- Prstigh on Friday

Newnan High School baseball faces Garrell- Prstigh School at College Street Ball Ground Friday afternoon at 3. Admission costs 15 and 25 cents. The clash is billed as a battle royal with fans urged to attend.

Newnan High School Garrell-Prstigh School College Street

Tabernacle Announcements for Sunday Services

Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 by Col T J Simmons of Atlanta preached last Sunday on Why Neglect So Great Salvation Those who will help in our music are requested to come to the church Friday night at 8 15 prayer meeting next Wednesday evening at 8 led by Morgan Smith Ladies Missionary meeting Monday ap m subject Utilizing Mission Literature led by Mrs Vernon Toney Rev H J Parrish Rev J M D Atallings and others of our church attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Atlanta this week.

Pantors T. J. Simmons Atlanta Frayer Morgan Smith Ladies’ Missionery Ap. m Mission Literaure Vernon Toney 8. J. Parrish J. M. D. Atallings Our Church Southern Baptist Convention Atlana

19 Cent Bargains at Carrollton Store Offer

Carrollton shoppers are invited to a 19 Cent Sale offering many higher value kitchen articles never before sold in town. The Jackson 10c Store promises numerous useful items and urges early purchase, noting the ad appears elsewhere in the Free Press.

Carrollton Free Press Jackson

Free Press Office Stationery Promises Convenience

Printed notes from the Free Press office describe stationery as more convenient, business-like, and cheaper, signaling a shift toward practical communications. The item emphasizes efficiency and cost savings for office use.

the Free Press Office

Buick Touring Car For Sale By Meeks

Buick Touring Car with starter in good condition offered for sale by BR BL Meeks. Terms to reliable parties.

Meeks

Mrs Evelyn Townsend Dies in Carrollton

Mrs Evelyn Brown Townsend, beloved wife of Capt WW Townsend, died last Saturday evening at her parents home in Carrollton. She leaves parents Judge and Mrs W Brown, one sister Mrs Maud Anderson, and five brothers. Funeral Monday at Cedar Street church led by Revs Cooper and Eamondson with heavy floral tributes. Townsend family mourns sudden loss.

Evelyn Brown Townsend WW. G. Towson Washington B. Cy Little Rock Ark Capt. Townsend Beralde Wyss Mia Townsend Jude W. Brown Maud Aiuleraon Av Aniloram United States Army Owl Egrf Brown Rave Willis Brown Bowdon Harey Brown Montgomery Ann Ralph Vva Paul L Brown Crerailton Cedar Street O’elyok Wry Ione

Sanitary Association Elects Officers At Rome Meeting

At the South cluster Sanitary Association meeting in Rome Dr H W Barker of Carrollton was elected president and vice president. Carrollton was represented by four memberships with city authorities the Clyde Club and two physicians attending. Residents Des Barker and Jones and Mesdames C A Lyle I L Cheney and KR W Jones attended. Next convention session will be in Charlotte North Carolina next year.

Southcluster Sanitary Association Rome H.W. Bapker Carrollton Anc Dr. Barker R. W. Jones Cirollton Des. Barker Jones Mesdames C. A. Lyle I. L. Cheney KR. W. Jones Charlotte

Dr T W Reeves Relocates Office to Roop Building

Dr T W Reeves moves his office from the First National Bank building to the Roop building on New Wall Street this week. He invites friends to call on him at the new location.

T. W. Reeves Roop Building Pe. T. W. Reeves First National Ignk Roop New Wall Street Uve Hiis

Carrollton High School Alumni Dues Request

The Alumni Association of Carrollton High School requests yearly dues of 95 cents. Payable to Miss Nell Harmon at Carrollton Hardware during the next week. Mrs W L Robinson, President.

Association of the Carrollton High School Nell Harmon Carrollton Hardware Mrz W. L. Robinson

Annie Wheeler Chapter to Meet Next Wednesday

The Annie Wheeler chapter of the U D C will meet at City Hall next Wednesday afternoon May 21 at 4 15 p m.

Annie Wheeler City Hall

Notice On 1099 Reporting Extended To June Sixteenth

All corporations or individuals paying a salary interest rent or similar to one person over 1000 in the calendar year must file returns on forms 1099 and 1096 with the Collector of Internal Revenue. The filing deadline has been extended to June 16.

Collector of Internal Revenue

Mule for Sale and Doctor Attends Railroad Surgeons Meet

One black mare mule three years old for sale. Bee Mr Taylor with J M Merrell. Dr H L Barker in Macon attending the convention of allied surgeons of the Central of Georgia Railway.

Bee'Mr. Taylor J. M. Merrell H. L. Barker Macon Rallied Surgeons of the Central of Georgia Railway

Victory Loan drives Carroll county to strong bond sales

county turnout and meetings culminated in Carrollton on Saturday with Judge Marella W. Dock delivering a keynote address at the state supreme court level. about 940,000 or 50,000 in bonds were sold narrowing the remaining margin as local banks and planters banks pledged guarantees and subscriptions. public enthusiasm and patriotism cited as decisive factors in the county’s strong response to the drive.

Carroll Dounty Phandanty Wee Can Rollton Baturdsy Sipreme Iwagit -Waa Mandevilled Mills Flrat National, Peoples Cif Nein Banke Carrollton Ntl Motclants Planters Bank Bale Bowdon

Mrs Bradley honor event noted by local society

A dispatch lists Mrs Manor Bradley and fellow ladies including Mrs Cheney Mrs Vaughn Mrs Byasloy and others in a genteel gathering. The notice highlights servant roles and a sewing party honoring Mrs Manor Bradley and her circle.

Ira Tontesa Manor Toy Mr. Kitshew J. Cheney M AY Folley J. P.byasloy

Swing ObUe Entertacked at Young People’s Club

Jack Aycock hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at his parents home on Dixin Street for the young people’s Sowing Club. Guests enjoyed a swing and refreshments. attendees included Mrs. C G Sitts Mrs Fagono Spradlin Mrs George Brown Mrs Ed Baskin and Miss Opal Taylor Inez Durham Cecil Cramer Lannie Merrell among others.

Jack Aycock C. Kyde Ott Dixin Atreet Sitts Mes Fagono Spradlin Mra George Brown Ed Baskin Missea Opal Taylor Inez Durham Cecil Cramer Lannie Merrell

Birthday Party for Master Roberts Celebrates Fourth Year

Master Sreail Roberts marked his fourth birthday with a Kindergarten party last Thursday afternoon attended by twenty youngsters. Games and tea cream were enjoyed as friends gathered, including Gailbreath Fleming Alton Smith Nevin Smith Wred Bewell Seaman Moxes Baskin Lewis Sims Kerry Foster Oscar Roberts Men Meeks Mary ann Millred Thompson Ila Sue Sims Eleanor Angie Boykin Virginia Cooper Sarah Yelen Robo Margaret Bullard Nevelle Smith.

Sreail Roberts Piter Thowe Duck Gailbreath Fleming Mal Alton Smith Nevin Smith Wred Bewell Seaman Moxes Baskin Lewis Sims Kerry Foster Oscar Roberts Men Meeks Mary Ann Millred Thompson Ila Sue. Sims Eleanor Angie Boykin Virginia Cooper Sarah Yelen Robo Margaret Bullard Nevelle Smith

Board of Thanks for Kindness During Sorrow

In deep sorrow we thank friends for tender expressions and prayers that ease our burden. We name Capt J G Townsend Judge and Mrs Brown of and Mrs Willis Brown Earl Brown Paul Brown Harry Brown Ralph Brown and others who offered support. Our Father knoweth best and may you have such friends.

J. G. Townsend W. PF. Brown W. D. A. Anderson Ralph Brown Willis Brown Earl Brown Paul Brown Harry Brown

Cameo Brooch Lost in Carrollton May 10

A cameo brooch with a safety catch went missing in Carrollton on May 10. Finder is asked to leave it at Froo Press offices.

Beooch Carrollton Froo

Car For Sale Five Passenger Model

Five passenger car offered in good mechanical condition with 30 horsepower engine. Described as a bargain and available for immediate inspection by contact with J. H. Croft.

Horae J. H. Croft

Commencement Week At 1018 Class Graduation Events

The 1018 Class graduation begins May 14 with an evening recital by the Moncomont exercises led by Prof. Dudeon. The ceremony includes the presentation of diplomas to graduates Migsen Kate Luther Louise Nalley Lucile droy Wiloughby Virginia Zolma Rabin and others. The public events run May 16 with plays and addresses at 8 o clock pm and admission 25 cents. The graduates receive diplomas from Mr. Dabbas and the Atlanta housing? committee chair.

Villa Rice Wo Dudeon Clare Migsen Kate Luther Ley Louise Nalley Lucile Droy Wiloughby Virginia Zolma Rabin Messrs. Gore Dewey Dhaw Roy Minin

Box Supper Planned by Band Hill Woman's Club

The Woman's Club of Band Hill led by Mrs. A A Pittman plans a box supper on Saturday night May 24. Everyone is invited. A fuller announcement will appear next.

Woman's Club of Band Hill A. A. Pittman Weel

Call Meeting of Women’s Missionary Society

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a call meeting at the church Afon on an upcoming afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Womin’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Civic Club Rally Declares Success in Carrollton

The Carrollton Civic Club met Friday with Mra WH Trcnderon and heard Miss Maddon and Dr Homer J Whiey among speakers. Mrs Hetty R Cobb acted as chair. new members joined as the club renews activity aiming to improve physical moral and aesthetic life of Carrollton.

Civico Club Mra WH. Trcnderon Inez Alonzo Richardson Atlanta

L Webb Named Manager of Roop Hardware Co

At a stockholders meeting Monday J L Webb was elected general manager of Roop Hardware Co. Webb had previously worked at the store and is held in high esteem by stockholders and the business public.

L. Webb Roop Hardware CO J. L. Webb Roop Webb

Local Folks Visit Relatives and Attend Sings

OLEM Mr and Mrs N J Jonen are visiting Bowdon this week. Mr and Mrs Z F Davis and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W C Duncan of Union. Mrs Tom Crews spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Reese Holmes. Misses Lillia and Callie Davis and Mrs Elmer Wood and Ben Jones of Whitesburg attended the singing at New Watson Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J T Coleman of Atlanta visited Clem relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mrs A W Davenport who has been sick is able to be out again. Mrs Lunious Fuller and children visited relatives at Tyun last week. Mr Bernard Nolan spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks near Mt Zion. Mr Earnest Hiv ern of Carrollton spent Sunday afternoon with home folks. Mr and Myra E D Jones and little son spent Sunday night in Bremen. Mrs R D Jones and son Otis spent Sunday in Atlanta. Miss Dama Brooke spent afternoon with Misses Zilligaiwrgase Day tag.

N. J. Jonen Bowdon Z. F. Davis Mra W. Cc. Duncan Union Tom Crewa Reese Holmes Lillia Callie Davia Messra Elmer Wood Ben Jones Whitesburg New Watson J.T. Coleman Atlanta Clem A. W. Davenport Lunious Fuller Tyun Bernard Nolan Saar Mt. Zion Earnest Hivern Carrollton Myra E. D. Jones Little Bremen R. D. Jones Otis Mies Dama Brooke

Card of Thanks From Mutthens Family

We thank our neighbors for their kind help in helping plant our stop. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mutthens.

Do Your Best To Provide For Your Family

The passage urges every person to do all he can for his family by keeping his physical condition in top form. It promotes following simple directions from a health tonic called Chamberlain's Tables to overcome constipation indigestion and related troubles and to feel better soon.

Ordr Alek

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A. & M. School High School Newnan Tabernacle Announcements Oe Sakmke Vrederf Mrs, Bradley Atelack Branson Gruenville Methodiat Church Dobbs Iris Ghamber Ieenati Dabba' Adie Sand Hill Heniford Olem Mr. W. H. Mutthens George Barr McCutcheon Canada
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