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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
7
All parties owing accounts to John M Butler's estate are requested to pay A Harper or mail checks to me by June 1. Mrs John M Butler estate administrator requests settlement from creditors by the given date.
Notice for Bonita patrons warns that tickets purchased in May and June last year will not be valid after June 1 1917. Manager W L McClure signs the notice.
ALPH PARLETTR extols Lincoln McConnell noting his vivid lectures on Dead Lions Does It Pay and Happy Stones. The ten year Chautauqua veteran with roles as lawyer minister and evangelist will give two addresses on the last day of the Chautauqua, one in the afternoon and another at night.
Local items report Mrs Harris's illness and various social notes. Advertisements from Baskin's invite shoppers with 25 percent discounts on ladies suits and slippers, plus stock mentions of Weems and Baskin's offering low prices on suits, shoes, and workwear. Several residents, including Pierce Baskin and Miss Velma Wilkie, are named with visits, illnesses, and events.
I buried Irish potatoes in my garden and recall planting on March six and harvesting May eight. I used Goodrich and Triumph varieties with cotton seed meal and nitrate to feed the soil, noting results from my experience.
Cardol and family express gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of their mother Mrs J N Pope. Carroll Motor Club to organize Georgina State Automobile Association to form a county group Friday night at the Elks hall at 8 o'clock. Officers to be elected and local motorist matters on good roads to be discussed. All members and interested citizens invited.
All day singing scheduled at Lewis Chapel on the fourth Sunday in May with broad invitation to all singers. Confederate Veterans W C Perry W B Lambert and Rev J M D Stallings plan to attend the Washington DC reunion leaving May 1. W L McClure thanks Carrollton and surrounding counties for support of The Birth of a Nation showing. Rev Thos W Duck to conduct 10 o clock Sunday morning services at the Episcopal church. public invited.
Notice to rural carriers announces the annual Carroll County meeting, prompted by order No 210 ending leaves except sickness and deeming state convention representation unlikely. George W Davenport president and TEM Fuller secretary sign this meeting notice aimed for May 36th.
W I Me announces the showing of The Fall of a Nation at City Hall on Friday and Saturday, June 29th and 30th, featuring Dickin's sequel to The Nation and a Toaster production.
The Halcyen club rooms in Whitesburg hosted a delightful Thursday afternoon gathering of the Literary Musical club with Mrs Tom Jones as hostess. Pink and white roses and foliage plants decorated the rooms while Mrs Hob Jones aided entertainment. Participants included Mrs W. S. Campbell, Mr Charles A. Wright, Mrs Hilton Tyas, Mrs RF Boykin, and Miss Mary Lou New.
Mrs Snead entertained a Tuesday party at her Spring Street home. Guests included Mrs Nob New, Miss Virginia REET ac Hater, Miss Hamby, Miss Mary Loi New, and Mr ROOF Freemmin. The event featured decorative roots and old American flags with a small, formal menu served after the social hour.
The Crochet era enjoyed a pleasant afternoon hosted by Mrs. J. T. Bradley at Mrs. O. Fy Boyekins residence on Depot street. Pink decor filled the library, living room, and parlor as guests gathered for crochet followed by sandwiches salad and tea. Members and invited guests included Mrs. A. P. Talmage Forsyth Mrs. Yellon Tyts Mamrick Mrs. Q. M. Bledsoe Mrs. Saille Gohb and Mr. Lee Fitts with assistance from Mrs. Boykin Mrs. Pat Bradley Miss Nell Downs and Miss Marte Bradley.
Mrs Tal Brooks is described as real sick this work. The note records her illness status and implies concern from readers or staff about her condition.
A card of thanks to friends and neighbors for support during George's illness and passing. The note credits Dr Hamrick for relief and care, and mentions brothers and others who prayed with him. The thankful wife signs as Mrs. G. Te Wotris Morris and Panis, asking blessings.
We thank our friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and for offerings during the illness and death of our devoted companion and mother. Blessings rest upon you all from HD Gray and family and numerous Gray relatives and Brown families.
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