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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1909

Page

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Mrs Byrom Relapse After Automobile Accident

Mrs Byrom who had been recovering from a car crash suffered a relapse Saturday night and lay near death for hours. She improved today and friends hope for full recovery. She is the widow of a local Methodist church leader and a respected community worker. Dr Foster and his wife may visit until Mrs Byrom recovers. Burglars Caught In Baskin Co Theft Ring. The Baskin Co store faced a spree of petty burglaries and ten Black men were arrested after a back entry was forced and over 850 dollars worth of goods recovered by Night Officer Joe Walker and Baskin. The detained include Nemo Fisher Jack Martin Simon Will Joe Jackson John Henry Charlie Sheppard Dennis Smith Dude Reese Ross Benson.

Dr. Foster Mrs. Byrom Sharpesburg A. J. Baskin Co Joe Walker A. J. Baskin Nemo Fisher Jack Martin Simon Will Joe Jackson John Henry Charlie Sheppard Dennis Smith Dude Reese Ross Benson

Miss Wilson Delights Entertains Young Ladies Domino Club

Imogene Wilson entertained the Young Ladies Domino Club last week with five tables set in the parlor for games. Refreshments included chicken salad sandwiches and iced tea, whichwere enjoyed by all present.

Imogene Wilson Domino Club

Park Improvement Club Seeks Park Beautification Support

The Park Improvement Club held a Tuesday meeting with remarks by Warner Stone A K Snead H B Adams W J Millian J M Burns and Rev A W Quillian. Speakers urged civic cooperation and police protection while inviting all townspeople to join and jointly pursue park beautification.

Warner Stone A. K. Snead H. B. Adams W. J. Millican J. M. Burns A. W. Quillian

No City Court in June Postponed to August

Notice states the June term of the City Court at Carrollton is postponed to the first Monday in August. Jurors drawn for June will serve in August, and those for the second week in June will serve second week in August. All jurors parties and witnesses must attend the August start. This May 27 1909.

Carrollton James Beall

Notice to Tax Payers From Collector W D Lee

Notice that the collector W D Lee will be open for tax submissions from May 26 through July 1. The law doubles penalties for late filings after July 1. Taxpayers are warned to submit before July 1 to avoid doubled fines.

Lane W.D. Lee

Knights of Pythias McIntosh Lodge Convene Friday

All members are earnestly requested to attend the regular convention of McIntosh Lodge Friday night. Important business to every member and to the order will be discussed. R J Galbreath C C J S Travis R of RS

Knights of Phythias McIntosh Lodge R. J. Galbreath C. C J- S. Travis R.S

Revival opens at Carrollton Christian Church next Sunday

The Carrollton Christian Church announces a revival starting next Sunday at 8 PM led by Dr Colyer, with Bernard Smith and ministers Geo F Cuthrell E T Carter J T Bradbury W R Morgan assisting. Music by local talent and Timmons brothers. choir and male quartet featured. All Christians invited to attend. church asks other congregations to consider dismissing services that night. F B Powell pastor.

Christian Church Colyer Carrollton Atlanta Disciples of Christ of Bernard P. Smith Geo. F. Cuthrell Rome Bernard 2. Smith E. T. Carter Newnan J. T. Bradbury W. R. Morgan Carroll County H. E. Reeves Cable Piano Company Cable Company Timmons Temple The Free Press

For Sale 1170 Saw Gins and Feeders

Notice offers 1170 saw gins and feeders in near new condition with Munger patent lint flues and distributors. Sold by Mandeville mills. Potential buyers urged to inspect before purchase.

Algo Munger Mandeville Mills

Public Sale Of Household Goods At Oak Lawn

A public sale of household goods including furniture mattresses and feathers will be held next Tuesday in Oak Lawn at 10 o'clock in the morning. Articles not previously sold will go to the highest bidder for cash in the name of Mrs Joseph Kirgsberry.

Oak Lawn F Joseph Kirgsberry

Death of Mrs Judge Shelinut at Bowdon aged 62

Mrs Caladonian Merrill Shelnutt widow of late Judge N Shelnutt of Bowdon died aged about 62 after two marriages with John Merrill and Judge Shelnutt. Funeral at Bowdon Baptist Church followed by burial in Bowdon cemetery. she leaves three daughters and her aged mother.

Caladonian Merrill Shelnutt N. Shelnutt Bowdon John Merrill Shelnutt Baptist Church R. M. Lovvorn Sims Causey Dora Merrill Bowdon Baptist Church

For Sale Yoke of Oxen

An advertisement announces a yoke of oxen for sale with contact by L. C. Mandeville.

L. C. Mandeville

Union Farmers Press Battle With General Green

The text notes farmers fighting General Green with hopes of conquest when the sun shines. It mentions preaching well attended Sunday night and again on the fourth Sunday in June. Social visits include Bettie Simpkins Eva Harper and the Harper family with Lorena. An all day singing is planned for Mt. Pleasant on the fourth Sunday in June.

Mra Frank Harper Lorena Rocky Mt J. W. Simpking Mra Brown Eva Harper Bettie Simpins Mt. Pleasant Shiloh

Doctor King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief

Mrs A L Alley of Beals Maine touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung issues noting rapid relief and strong results in her family and others A trial bottle is free and a dollar for regular size The product is sold by Johnson Drug Company and a pink pain tablet is advertised by Camp Drug Co

Johnson Drug Company Dr. Shoop Camp Drug Co

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Carrollton Bank J. T. Bradley, Pres CG. H. Stewart Spence Miss Wilson F. B. Powell Carrollton Christian Church First National Bank, OF Shelinut Shoop Racine Wis Burnett & Merrell Bettie Simpkins Velma Cook John Spence R. D. Jones
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