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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

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Revival Ends After Record Carrollton Meeting

Evangelists J. M. Bass and C. W. Stapleton closed a Methodist revival at the Carrollton church. The event drew full seating nightly and 147 members connected with local churches, 125 joining by profession of faith. Pastor Rev. R. A. Edmonson offered strong guidance as the city enjoyed a perceived divine presence and community blessing.

J. M. Bass J C. W. Stapleton Methodist Church Carrollton Bass and Stapleton R. A. Edmonson

A. and M. Commencement Exercises Outline

The Fourth District A and M School opens Sunday at 11 am in the A and M Auditorium with Dr J J Bennett of Atlanta delivering the sermon. Monday May 29 features Industrial Exhibits at 9:30 am, an industrial education address by Hon G Gumby Jordon of Columbus, Ga at 11 am, a Dr Jno E White address at 3:30 pm, and 8 pm graduation exercises with Literary Address by Mr Hirshberg of Buna Vista, Ga. Graduates include Dora Foster, Carl Almon, Ernie Adamson, Norman Causey, Bessy Lowery, Tom Tysinger, Gordon Robinson, Yuke Hay of Carroll County. Roy Pratt of Harris. David Hollis of Chattahoochee. Joe Davis and Louder Lane of Troup.

J. J. Bennett Atlanta Industrial Department Industrial Education G. Gumby Jordon Columbus Jno. E. White Mr. Hirshberg Buna Vista Dora Foster Carl Almon Ernie Adamson Norman Causey Bessy Lowery Tom Tysinger Gordon Robinson Yuke Hay Carroll County Roy Pratt Harris David Hollis Chatahoochee Joe Davis Louder Lane Troup

Mrs Hitchcock Dead at May 23 in Stewart St Home

Mrs Sidney Hitchcock wife of the late Dr W L Hitchcock died suddenly on Tuesday May 23 at her mother Mrs Cook’s home on Stewart Street. She was devoted to family church and community leaves two daughters an aged mother two sisters and a brother and a host of friends offering heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.

Sidney Hitchcock W. L Hitchcock Cook Stewart St

Dr. Knott Passes Away After Long Illness

Dr. D. F. Knott, a longtime Carroll physician, died Friday May 12 1911 after two years of illness. Funeral held May 13 in Whitesburg Cemetery where many friends attended. Survived by wife and four children J E Cramar J M L Strickland Gene and Homer Knott.

D. F. Knott Knott Carroll Whitesburg

First Baptist Church News

There will be no services next Sunday the 28th as Dr J J Bennett, State Mission Board Secretary, delivers the commencement sermon at the A and M School at 11 40 am An attractive musical program includes Miss Mary Lou New and Prof Mullins Sunday School 9 30 to 10 30 to reach A M College for services Evening 8 pm Dr Bennett in pulpit Pastor urges full attendance music includes Prélude Berceuse Read Offertaire Song of a Swan My Hand Miss Sadye errell Pratlude Gloria Hyden Next Wednesday 8 pm pastor reports on the Southern pt Convention and shares a great Message for the work.

J. J. Bennett State Mission Board Mary Lou New Prof Mullins A. & M. College Bennett Berceuse Offertaire Matthews Sadyeerrell Gloria Hyden

Hamrick's Chautauqua Ticket Giveaway Promises Free Passes

The 1911 Chautauqua promotion at Hamrick's offers daily free tickets based on purchases. Winners include the oldest buyer on May 27 and June 10 and the largest bill on May 19, June 3, with season tickets and single-day tickets awarded. Watch the Hamrick's window for results.

Hamrick’s Hamricks Hamrick

Lost pig offered reward in Oak Grove singing postponed

A lost black and white spotted pig about 50 pounds is missing. Information leading to its recovery will be rewarded. J D Sewell announces the pig and notes the all day singing at Oak Grove was postponed from the third Sunday in May to the first Sunday in June. J W Stallings signs.

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

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