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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1919

Page

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Notice of Georgia State Singing Convention in Carrollton

The Georgian State Singing Convention will meet at the Tabernacle in Carrollton Georgia on Sunday June 1 and the Saturday before. Singers and lovers of music are welcome. Expected to attend are top singers from this and nearby states. There will be no public dinner. local attendees should bring baskets. Delegates and distant singers will be cared for.

Tabernacle Carrollton Georgia Jovern

Strayed Mule At William Brock Place Near Beavers Store

Light bay horse mule about 750 pounds and 12 years old is at Lige Williamson on William Brock place near W. W. Beavers store. Owner can retrieve by calling Lige Williamson and paying for feed as per this advertisement.

Lige Wil Jiamaon William Brock Place W. W. Beavers Lige Williamson

Methodists Over Top For Centenary Fund Drive

The Carrollton Methodist church exceeded its Centenary Fund quota of over $10,000 after a brief Sunday afternoon canvass lasting one to two hours. Local towns and nearby communities quickly subscribed, showing strong support for the campaign and prompt response to the appeal.

Carrollton Methodiate

No Second Week Of June City Court Carrollton Notice

In City Court of Carrollton there will be no second week of the June term due to weather and conditions. Jurors parties witnesses and offers are notified not to attend the second week. The first week begins on the first Monday with criminal docket first called and civil cases later as calendar. May 1 1919 James Ronil Judge City Court of Carrollton.

Carrollton James Ronil

Red Cross Seeks Rags And Old Neck Ties

Corrofiton Chapter A R C appeals for rags and old neck ties to aid hospital patients. Wanted are soft white materials such as worn sheets, pillow cases, or table linen, used to make rugs for convalescent patients. Deliver to Red Cross Rooms at the First National Bank Building, supervised by Mrs. S. Boykin.

Fort McPherson Sama First National Bank Boykin

19 Cent Sale Continues At Local Store

Our 19 cent sale opened with a rush last Friday and has been a success. About 60 different articles were offered with many sold out on the second day. A few bargains remain and the sale runs through the 24th. Come now if you missed early attendance.

Salvation drive seeks broad support for county quota

A community fundraising drive urges wide participation to meet a county quota for a charitable home mission. Local leaders emphasize the need for donations to support patient services and wartime relief efforts, with organizers calling for action from residents and committees.

A. Tyte Carroll Ena

Princess Ida Dramatic Presentation At City Auditorium

A dramatization of a poem by Ida is announced by the Senior Class of the High School. The performance unfolds a royal marriage compact and a heroine's resolve. It will be staged Friday at 8 30 p.m. at the city auditorium.

Thy High School City Auditorium

Carrollton Civic Club aims to improve town sanitation

The Civic Club meeting on Newnan Street outlined aims to clean Carrollton and raise sanitary standards. Members stressed that Americans awakened to better conditions after the war and urged support for municipal ordinances and community cooperation led by women.

Brazil and Cuba Focus for Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the church meets Monday May 28 at 4 p.m. Lynn No. 402 hosts with devotional on the life of prayer. Reports and committee updates ensue. The program highlights the Task in Brazil and Cuba and the Centenary plan, with prayers, duets, and member reports.

Woman's Missionary Society Brazil Cuba Dr. Roberts D. Beweil R. FP. Hyatt

Card of Thanks for Mrs Waldrop Funeral

The family thanks friends for their care and flowers shown for the funeral of Mrs Waldrop held Tuesday. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Trimble, Fielder, Earnest, Elmer Waldrop, C P Gable, Dr and Mrs Waldrop, and others.

H. Waldrop J. P. Trimble W. T. Fielder H, M, Earnest Elmer Waldrop C. P. Gable Mra. K Waldrop

Carrollton Plans Ward Based Clean Up Week In June

The mayor and City Council with the Civic Club set a first week in June for a town wide cleanup. Each ward forms a Civic Committee to coordinate house and street tidiness. Residents are asked to cooperate by signing a cooperation card and preparing garbage for collection, burning what can be burned, and tidying residences.

Civic Club Ith W. Z. Millikan Newnan Street Carrollton Spain Dnprevins

Earl Williams Returns After Service in France

Friends of Mr Williams report he is returning from overseas duty. Williams served in the Hatter part 7 and held varied assignments, including at American general headquarters Chaumont. After a stay in Georgia he will travel to Washington DC to assume the role of assistant secretary to Senator William Tartis.

Ad “Williams Williams Chaumont Georgia Washington, D. C William Tfartis

Notich to Farmers on Sanitary Standards and Food Output

Notice to farmers bans bringing slaughtered carcasses into the city and forbids selling tainted meat unless intestines and inedible parts are removed and inspected. Animals must be slaughtered outside market with proper stamps and permissions. unsold carcasses will be destroyed.

Waldrop Burial Draws Beside Local Community

The remains of Mrs. B. H. Waldrop, who died Monday in Edwardville, Ala, were brought to this city for burial in the city cemetery Tuesday. Mrs. Waldrop, formerly a resident of Carrofiton, had many friends here who mourn with the family and relatives. She was a member of the Methodist church.

Duto Tennyson Wipnon Gama Jon Northern Empire Dees Fanelen Florian Cyril Psyche Tda Psycho Blanche Slice Tim Princesa Mre Waldrop Hdwardaville Ala Ceemetery Tueaday Dent Qarrofiton Methodist Church Bers

Boykin Graduates From Georgia Military College

Sam Boykin graduates at the Georgia Military College in Milledgeville on May 26 87. He is the youngest son of Mrs S J Boykin of Carrollton and a member of the year’s graduating class at G M C.

Sam Boykin Georgia Military College Bamugl J. Hoy Military College Milladgeville Boykin Mrz. S. J. Boykin Carrollton

Singing Postponed for Tabernacle Event Next Sunday

Community Singing at the Tabernacle is postponed with the Singing Convention scheduled to meet there June 1. All singers are reminded of the change and to adjust plans accordingly.

Buick for Sale Touring Car 1018 Model

A real good 1918 Buick four touring car offered for sale. Contact R B Merrs for details and price.

Lost silver charm and reward offered for return

Misspelled note reports a lost sterling charm from a Methodist church on South Street. It is described as silver with a red stone and the owner, Katherine Stewart, offers a reward and asks refund of a dollar. Stewart & Fleming store may be involved in returning the item.

Be Methodist South Stree Kathering Stewart Stewart & Fleming

Carrollton Civie Club Meeting Set for May Twenty Ninth

The Carrollton Civie Club will hold its regular meeting next Thursday May 29 at the home of Mrs. OC Boykin on Dixie Street. Full attendance is urged. Mrs. W EB Henderson, President.

Civid Club Carrollton Civie Club Boykin Dixie Street W. EB. Henderson

For Sale Listings Near Villa Rica and Hickory

Real estate ads offer 5 acre parcels with 25 acres cultivated and a new house on Stewart Street three miles from Villa Rica. Additional properties include 175 acres and 67.5 acres within 3 1/2 and 1 mile of Villa Rica and Hickory, respectively. Turner and Dial promote land bargains and value for money.

Villa Rica Stewart Street Turner & Dial

City lays out ward by ward trash wagon plan

The document describes a weekly wagon schedule visiting each ward and daily checks at business houses. Residents are asked to puncture water-holding containers and cut weeds, with a push to keep areas tidy and plant flowers, per the chairman’s guidance.

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