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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
Emmett Smith proprietor of the Bonita Theater buys the Vaudette from P R Cefalu and will run both theaters under one management. The Bonita stays open daily while the Vaudette operates two days weekly for summer features, with both open daily in fall and winter.
On account of the commencement sermon there will be no services at 11 o clock next Sabbath but at 8 p m the pastor will preach a special sermon to young men on the subject The Young Man s Outlook upon Life All young men and their fathers mothers sisters wives and friends are invited.
The Alumni-ae Association of Carrollton High Schools will host its annual reception at the Halcyon Club on May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. The 132 members aim to make this gathering a home-coming during commencement week and to welcome the new class into full membership. The group uses white and gold daisy colors to symbolize its standards and work.
The Free Press appeals to readers in arrears one year or more to settle now or risk having issues stopped under postal rules. The paper will accept notes due next fall to extend sending and asks immediate action to avoid mail exclusion.
The A. M. School closes a successful term next Monday night. Events include a Union commencement sermon by Dr. J. G. Patton of Decatur at 11 on Sunday May 26 at the Chautauqua Auditorium, an exhibit day Monday 8:30 to 11, refreshments by Home Economics, and literary addresses by Hon. John M. Slaton of Atlanta and Hon. E. H. McMichael of Columbus.
The grocery firm of Jackson & Smith is dissolved and will become Jackson & Wood after L A Wood bought W L Smiths interest. New partners A W Jackson and L A Wood, both noted grocers, promise the best products and prompt service to patrons.
In open court May 18 1912 Judge James Beall ordered all civil business needing juries postponed to the September term to avoid June term inconveniences. Jurors for the second week of June are excused while criminal cases proceed starting the first Monday in June with jurors for the first week required to attend. The appearance docket for June 1912 will be called Monday June 10.
The Carrollton Chautauqua announces its 3rd annual session with daily 3:30 p.m. programs from May 30 to June 5 including grand concerts by Vitale Venetian Band DeKoven Quintette Trier Sisters and Price Concert Company. Featured speakers include Ralph Parlette and Captain Hobson with a closing program and local farewells.
Miss Audie Hilton daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Hilton died very suddenly after a short illness of acute indigestion. She had attended a picnic Saturday and fell ill just before her death. Funeral and interment were at Shady Grove conducted by Rev J M Dodd with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Owing to a mutual agreement Rev. F. J. Dodd has exchanged pulpits with Rev. A. J. Morgan of Acworth for next Sunday May 26. The church invites all to hear Bro. Morgan at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The arrangement was made before the commencement sermon date was learned.
The A and M College and Carrollton Public and High Schools join for a commencement sermon by Dr Pat Ten of Decatur at Chautauqua Auditorium near the Presbyterian church on Sunday May 26 at 11 o clock. Graduating exercises follow at the Public School building on Tuesday May 28 with the annual address by Judge H M Reid of Atlanta.
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