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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1915

Page

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Pickard Preaches Commencement Sermon at Carrollton and A M

The Carrollton High School class of 15 and Fourth District A M graduates of 4 join May 30 at Tabernacle Church for a sermon by D W K Pickard Mercer University president. Chancellor Barrow and Dr Jones will also speak with barrow addressing A M Monday and Jones delivering the literary address. The two commencements include a class play May 28 at city hall and an expanded barbecue at A M with public invitation and bread to be brought. Graduation lists include Diva Lou Foster Laura Turner Ethel Nixon Ruth Crain Jessie Henry Ridley Whitaker Tom Rutland Fred Hallam Bernard Fleming Julian Beall David King Howard Ware Abner Nixon Arthur Hyde Vivian Brodnax Mildred Smith Edith Stone Corrinne Hamrick Dora Brandenburg Nell Aycock Reba Garrett Iane Hale Louise Steed Dorothy Bledsoe Leila Baskin Turlie Williams Gladys Jones Norvelle Hamrick and Will Shaw.

Carrollton High School Tby Tabernacle Church D. W. K. Pickard Mercer University Maron South Chanvellor David CG. Barrow University of Georgia Athens Cg.o. Jones Trinity Methodist Church Atlanta Educational Board North Georgia Conference Barrow AP & M Jones City Hall Abedeen Melon Carrollton Melson Lou Foster Laura Turner Ethel Nixon Ruth Crain Jessie Henry Messrs Ridley Whitaker Tom Rutland Fred Hallam Bernard Fleming Julian Beall David King Howard Ware Abner Nixon Arthur Hyde Vivian Brodnax Mildred Smith Edith Stone Corrinne Hamrick Dora Brandenburg Nell Aycock Reba Garrett Iane Hale Louise Steed Dorothy Bledsoe Leila Baskin Turlie Williams Gladys Jones Norvelle Hamrick Will Shaw

Arch Crawford Dead In Carroll County Burial In Clem District

Arch Crawford died last Friday in Newnan after a period of illness. He moved to Newnan years ago and was returned to Clem district Carroll County for burial. Funeral services were led by Rev J M D Stallings. He was about 60 years old and had previously been from Meriwether County.

Arch ‘Crawford Newnan Clem District Carroll County J. M. D. Stallings Crawford Meriwether County

Family Reunion Marks First Time All Together

A Morris family reunion occurred last Sunday by the river as Mr and Mrs N B Morris and all their children met for the first time in their lives. Parents from Hulett and children from Barge Atlanta Newnan Carrollton gathered for a day of picnicking and shared joy.

Morris Mob N. B. Morris Hulett W. Oh, Dyar Barge W. ‘St. Morris Atlanta Kvtie Nolan W. B. Morris Newnan J. W. Morris J. Fy. Morris Carrollton H. RB Mar Jon Fred Sewell

Boy Struck by Auto In Roopville Tuesday

Wallace Tatum, son of Rev. B P Tatum, Roopville Methodist pastor, was hit by a car while a crowd gathered for a picnic. The vehicle slowed and stopped after striking him, with bruises reported. he was taken to his father’s home and is recovering well. Driver identified as W A Phillips of Carrollton.

Wallace Tatum BP. Tatum Roopville Hany Pic Und Ben Carrollton W. A. Phillips

Robert Adamson Still Suffering After Atlanta Operation

Bremen May 17 Mr Robert Adamson of Atlanta remains in St Josephs Infirmary after recent operations. Doctors report his condition favorable and a quick recovery hoped for by friends in Haralson and Carroll counties. He is son of G R Adamson of Bremen and brother of Ralph Adamson of Carrollton.

Bremen Robert Adamson Atlanta St. Joseph’s Infirmary Haralson Carroll Counties G. R. Adamson Ralph Adamson Garrollton Adamson

Roopville High School Commencement Marks Closing Picnic

A large Roopville community turnout attended the closing exercises of Roopville High School on Tuesday. Speeches were delivered by Judge W. Adamson, Superintendent E. T. Steed, Solicitor C. G. E. Roop, Clerk J. W. Stone, Ordinary W. J. Millican, and Prof. J. H. Melson. Prof. A. H. Johnson led a dedicated faculty with strong public support, reflecting the town's reputation for a robust rural education system.

Roopyville High School Carrollton Adamson E. T. Steed CG. E. Roop J. W. Stone W. J. Millican J. H. Melson Roopville A. H. Johnson

Notice to Farmers Ice available at New's mill May 22

For out of town customers a full ice supply will be kept up town at D. F. New's mill starting Saturday May 22 to save trips to the plant. New Ice Co announces convenient access for local customers.

D. F. New’s Mill

Gate Valley High to stage Shakespeare on Friday

The Gate Valley High School graduating class presents Shakespeare on Friday at 8 pm in the auditorium. Their Merchant of Venice features Nell Ayeork as Duke of Venice and Luke Williams as Shylock with a full cast, period costumes from Fritz Seboulta & Co. of Chicago, and admission at 35 cents with two reserved seats.

Gatevalle High School Oll Hall Shaktespeare Bulag Sig Mrr Orv Fowles Fritz Seboulta & Co Chicago Chatsacters

Fire Damages Lunch Stand Near Roop Hardware

A fire damaged a hot lunch stand on Newnan Street near Roop Hariware Company on Sunday night around 10 o clock. The blaze started near a gas stove, origin unknown. The loss was small and the stand owner is N A Williams who had bought it just days earlier.

A M Commencement Program at A and M

The May 31 program at the A M College Union lists events from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with speakers including Dr W L Pickard and Judge W C Adamson. It features laboratory inspection, literary address by Rev G O Jones, class day exercises at 3 30 p m and graduating exercises with Dr D Barrow as speaker. The class day program includes scenes, poems, toasts, and a proposed Paris trip invitation by Tomi Rutland manager of Georgia Aerial Transportation Co.

W. C. Adamson Rev G. 0. Jones Lew Atlanta Georgia D. ©. Barrow University of Georgia Athens

Evangelistic Campaign Hours Of Service In City

A historical notice describes evangelistic events with evening services at 4 pm during the first week. Services will alternate between city hall and the town square, with arch daily gatherings. Church pastors will lead the square services chaired by a local pastor.

Tislipital Lwvett He Square Shelly Han Ail Tay- Wi

Women’s Prayer Meetings Planned At Carrollton Church

Women from Cherent churches met at the Methodist church to discuss hosting prayer meetings. Unanimous plan to hold services starting Thursday this week and on Tuesday and Thursday next week and the following, at 4pm, titled a union meeting to run from white to church. The sessions aim to harness prayer to move events and unite Christian womanhood in Carrollton.

Cherent Methodist Church Dpmn

Sunday singing revival campaign disrupts regular church work

A call urges prioritizing Sabbath school and preaching services over Sunday singing gatherings planned nationwide. It warns that allowing distractions could hinder the revival campaign and cause serious loss to the church’s cause.

Chypres

Attend Night Services Promoting Honest Attendance

A note urges sincere participation in night services. It admits excuses and lack of interest but argues attendance strengthens the gathering and increases effectiveness.

The Worth of a Soul in Siberia Parable

The passage argues that even a single unconvered soul in Siberia justifies all effort to evangelize. It cites the joy in heaven and the joy of the helper when leading that one sinner to repentance.

Siberia

Sabbath School Teachers Changed My Life Sayings

A preacher recalls two Sunday School teachers who laid hands on his head to guide him spiritually. He credits their influence with much of his worth and says he would visit their town to thank them. The reflection honors faithful Sabbath School teachers.

Stnday

Fire Destroys Home of Ovid Lee Sunday

Fire destroyed the home of Ovid Lee on Maple Street Sunday morning about 4 in a blaze started likely from a stove flue. Mr and Mrs Lee were away. the house burned with contents including a horse and saddled gear, insured for 1000 dollars. Sparks spread to a nearby Mrs ZW Matthews residence, which also caught fire before being checked.

Ovid Lee Maple Street ZW. Matthews

Mrs Lottie Hardman Dies After Long Illness in Bremen

Bremen Georgia May 17 Mrs Lottie Hardman dies at her home here last Wednesday afternoon after several months illness She was about 78 years old and leaves four children J H Hardman of Bremen Fleming Hardman of Roopville Mrs Bradley of Cullman Alabama and Mrs David Kenneman of Newnan She had long been a resident of Bremen and was mourned by many friends.

Bremen Lottie Hardman J. H. Hardman Mer. Fleming Hardman Roopville Bradley Cullinan Alu David Kenneman Newnan Hardman

Unclear Text About Revival Period Opportunity

Fragmentary passage speaks of joy, a slow marvelous heir, and privilege. It mentions revival and an enlarged opportunity, with references to kingdom use and diligence. No concrete events, persons, or organizations are identifiable.

Personal evangelism spreads in Atlanta ministry

A Atlanta pastor records a layman’s praise for personal evangelism. The man says the approach is the best he has heard, lifting him from unworthiness and prompting a new view of church and self. He notes many in Atlanta and Carrollton may be reached only this way.

Atlanta Carrollton

Cottage Prayer Meetings Next Thursday Night

The cottage prayer meetings of the Tabernacle church for Thursday evening May 27 will be held at the homes of Vasco Spence 39 Adamson Avenue R P Crockett 19 Lee Street and B E Roper 17 Clifton Terrace.

Tabernacle Church Messrs Vasco Spence Adamson Avenue R. P. Crockett Lee Street B. E. Roper Clifton Terrace

All Day Singing at West View Fifth Sunday

A fifth Sunday all day singing is planned at West View Church in Carrollton with invites extended to all. The event invites participation from the community.

West View West View Church Carrollton

Reverend J M Dodd Spotted in Atlanta This Week

First Baptist Church announces Reverend J M Dodd is in Atlanta this week and plans to return next Sunday to fill his pulpit at the regular hours.

J. M. Dodd Atlanta

Wanted About Twenty Thousand Thingles

Ralph S. Brown seeks roughly twenty thousand thingles in a wanted notice.

RALPH S._ BROWN

Local Talent Play For Firemen Friday Night

City hall hosts Iheme-inisnt benefit performance for fire department relief with a burlesque parade to follow Friday. Gavrolltoh Band provides music and the Crescent quartet, featuring Jesse Travis and others, perform. Admission is a quarter with standing room if seats sell out.

Bul Horton Gavrolltoh Crescent Qhartette Jesse Travis Kim Coleman Albert Gammon Hugh Lee Griffin

Donlie Theatre Week Picture Program Planned

Next Web's Play Bill outlines a week of films at the Donlie Theatre from May 24 to May 29. The schedule features dramas, serials, comedies, and two reeler features including The Grime of Thought, Ridgwey of Montana, The Exploits of Elaine, The Master Key installment 16, Terror, The Vaudry Jewels, and Billy Was a Right Smart Boy.

Donlie Theatre Victor Zip and His Gang Ridgwey Montana Elaine Lizzie Ford Father Waita Loafer Billy Bonita

All Day Singing at Center Fifth Sunday

Sacred Harp event at Center School House on the 11th Sunday in May invites all to attend with a well filled basket.

Center School

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