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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

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Revival Continues At Methodist Church in Carrollton

The Methodist revival led by Evangelist Rev Bass draws wide attendance with a strong altar call. Fifty-one at the altar vowed to turn from sin, and early evening crowds fill the church. The town sees business closings and a rising moral tone as preparations move to child and youth services Friday.

Methodist Church Bass Carrollton Stapleton J. M. Bass Macon Workers Council

Revival meeting sermons stir harsh satire on church life

The revival audience hears sharp jab at religious hypocrisy and social life in a sermon full of humorous and pointed lines. The speaker mocks cradle rocking piety, ownership disputes, and passive church members while urging genuine renewal as a path to salvation.

No, not the way you phrase it

A harsh, moralizing remark contrasts with a personal hinge on propriety and anger. The speaker warns against cursing God over another’s failings and condemns violence or unjustified anger toward a spouse, urging restraint and self-control.

Hamrick’s Free Tickets Marked By Purchase Size

Beginning Friday May 19 Hamrick’s offers free tickets to the buyer with the largest retail bill daily. On May 27 the oldest customer, then the largest buyer, will receive a season ticket. June 10 the oldest buyer wins a season ticket, with a second largest buyer getting a single ticket. Tickets available at Hamrick’s window. All aboard for the 1911 Chautauqua.

Hamrick’s Sung Srd Hamricks

Lost pig offered reward for recovery

A black and white spotted pig about 50 pounds is missing. Information leading to recovery will earn a reward. J. D. Sewell. The all day singing at Oak Grove, postponed from the third Sunday in May to the first Sunday in June, announced by J. W. Stallings.

J. D. Sewell Oak Grove J. W. Stallings

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Evangelist J. M. Bass Mark Twain The First National Bank the Peoples Bank Carro Capital J. R. Adamson Pres. G. c Jno M. Jackson V-Pres Bro. Bass Devil Heaven New Jerusalem C. W. Stapleton Hamrick Carrollton Bank Ance Citizens Bank Carrollton, Ga Stein-Bloch Stein-Block
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