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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
8
A quarterly meeting is planned at Ramah church next Saturday with an annual singing on Sunday and dinners on both days. The community is invited to attend with all music lovers encouraged to participate.
Glenlock residents and relatives are mentioned visiting and staying with neighbors across Garrellton Providence Roopville and Tallapoosa. Names include Mr Mack Shoemake Mrs Sallie Smith Mrs Bob Huff Rev W P Cumbie Mr J T Bonner Mr Joe Watson and Olen Howard. Sunday School convenes at 9:30 AM each Sunday.
The community mourns Mrs. G F Spence born March 16 1841 Walton County Georgia died March 24. She lived in Lee County Alabama and Georgia and was a longtime Abilene church member. Survived by nine children two sisters one brother and many relatives. A kind mother and beloved church member, funeral notice follows.
The article states Hugh Dorsey officially joins Georgia governor race, expected to win the Republican primary and general election due to popularity and integrity. It notes support from Harris and Hardman, mentions opposition funds, and urges enforcement of game and fish laws. Also references local rotarians, deputies, and community weather aiding crops with upcoming church gatherings and meetings.
Last week notes an all day singing set for the third Sunday in May with invitation to all. Mrs. Sarah Byrd is very feeble and ill since last November. Miss Belle Thompson visiting cousins at Pleasant Hill this week. Mr. Galvin Wright and Miss Thelma Murphy visited Union Camp Ground last Sunday. Local farmers grow anxious about cotton and some replanting already underway.
Memorial note dated April 11 praises W. P. Stone who died at 76 after a life of farm work and public service. He was business agent for Carroll County Farmers Union and an active Sunday School and church member. The letter thanks God for his influence and asks comfort for his widow and children. Committees from the County and Carrollton sign.
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