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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

2

Union Notes and Local Visits in Phillips Area

Sunday visits and guest appearances fill a busy weekend in the Phillips community. Mrs. Gonly Masden stayed with her mother. Mrs. Lula Clark and Mrs. Rudy Cook visited Mrs. Laura Phillips. Mina Nannie Phillips and Eula Phillips were at Backie Phillips dressmaking and Yauline Daugherty respectively. Tom Davis and family passed through. several Phillips kin visited Carrollton for business. Tom Phillips and Evarett spent Sunday with Fd Phillips. G. W. Phillips and Sam Davis made trips. Loyd and Fred Phillips stayed with Irvin Phillips. Laura Phillips visited Alice Phillips. J. J. Phillips is sick while others attend gatherings.

Olin Phillips Oren Cook Gonly Masden Mattie Davia Alice Phillips Lula Clark Rudy Cook Laura Phillips Mia Kate Martin Louise Bertha Davia May Gladney Mina Nannie Phillpis Backie Phillips Eula Phillips Yauline Daugherty Tom Davis J. J. Phillips G. W. Phillips Carrollton Sam Davis Mr. Loyd Fred Phillips Irvin Phillips Tom Phillips Evarett Fd Phillips Manco Phillips Willie Embry

Villa Rica Social Notes From Friday Visits to New York to Atlanta

Prof H Coleman visited Carrollton on Friday. Miss Marion Durette attends Bremont commencement this week. Mr and Mrs Charlie B Teal left for New York Sunday where he will be stationed. Mr and Mrs A J Bagwell of Atlanta spent Sunday in Villa Rica. Mr and Mrs C S Brock of Atlanta were visitors. Miss Frances Dean of Heflin Ala spent weekend with Miss Ratherine Swalloy. N J Styles and W M Teal returned from Washington after attending Baptist convention. Mr and Mrs Warner Stone of Carrollton visited Villa Rica on Sunday. Villa Rica High School enjoyed a Lithia Springs picnic with Prof and Mrs G H Coleman as chaperones. Miss Hattie Roberts business trip to Atlanta Tuesday. Misses Lois and Emma Bagwell Atlanta visitors Thursday for a musical recital. Mr and Mrs Ollie Harris of Carrollton guests of J H Mixon Sunday. Mr and Mrs W H Malone spent Tuesday in Douglasville.

H. Coleman Carrollton Marion Durette Bremont Charlie B. Teal Ben New York Bagwell Atlanta Villa Rica Brock Frances Dean Heflin Ala Misa Ratherine Swalloy N. J. Styles W. M. Teal Washington Warner Stone Villa Ricn Buuday Villa Rion High School Lithia Springs G. H. Coleman Hattie Roberts Atlante Tuesaday Lois Emma Bagwell Miss Toia Ollie Harris Carrellton J. H. Mixon W. H. Malone Douglasville

Civic Club Notes Spur City Beautiful Campaign

Civic Club members collaborate with the Mayor Council and citizens to promote The City Beautiful. A ward leader is chosen for civic improvement and the Junior League unites children. Hope grows that Carrollton will embrace cleanliness neatness and beauty as residents ask about the green band in front of homes.

Carrollton

Carroll County Proposal to Replace Offices With Five Member Board

Notice of proposed local legislation in Georgia Carroll County to abolish the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues and the Bond Commission, replace them with a five member Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, to be elected with defined powers and duties, and to provide a referendum for voter approval. The bill dates to the 1908 and 1910 acts and outlines election terms and compensation.

Georgia Carroll County General Assembly State of Georgia Commissioner of Roads Carroll Said County Aaid Commission of Roads and Revenues Said Bond Commission Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues

Do Your Best to Provide for Family Health Reminder

A call to action urges everyone to keep physically fit to support families. It notes that half the time being sick hinders work and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation biliousness and indigestion, claiming impact with proper use and following printed directions.

Chamberlain's Tablets

Local notes from Oak Ridge and nearby areas

Community gossip and family visits across Oak Ridge, Mandeville Mills, Roopville and Pine Grove. Mentions visitors from Oak Grove and early-week travels, a sick list update for Mrs. Tyro Hogan, a lost cow, and a note about light rain helping crops and gardens.

Carrollton Trade Territory Ad Covers Field Coverage

Advertisement claims you can cover Carrollton trade territory for less than half the cost by advertising in a paper that covers the field twice weekly.

Carrollton

Community Reunion and Local Guests in Cross Plains

The Cross Plains community enjoyed a reunion at Mr. 8 E Wilson's home with many attendees. Several residents joined Children's Day services at Wayside Sun. Numerous guests visited family members and friends, including Georgia Williams, Hattie Dukes, Lizzie Bucher, Eva Driver and others.

H. E. Reever Sallie Gilley Sticher Mins Georgia Williams Mins Hattie Dukes

Suggestions for a Camping Trip

Buy a bottle of Chamberlains Colk and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained on hunting fishing or prospecting trips. It cannot be obtained while on board a carriage or steamer. At such times it is most likely to be needed. The one way is to have it with you.

Pensions Approved Under Act of 1919

The Pension Commissioner approves applications under the 1919 act. Next legislature will consider funding for payment later this year if appropriations and funds are available. Call at the office if your name does not appear. List includes numerous names across presumably veterans and widows.

Tabernacle Church Sunday School T:

Tabernacle Church reports a remarkable Sunday School rise. Next Sunday features a pastor led study at 9 30 am, sermons at 11 am and 8 pm on amusements and Christian assurance, with midweek prayer and conference. Rev J H Parrish plans LaGrange revival. inviting Carrollton Baptists to join and subscribe to The Carroll Free Press.

Arrish

Sympathy Extended To Bro Dodd On His Mother's Loss

We extend heart felt sympathy to Bro. Dodd on the death of his mother and assure him of our prayers during this time of sorrow.

Bro Dodd

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Civic Club Oak Ridge Ruby Bidson Misa Ruth [Nix Mra W. L. Little J. D. Lyle Oak Grove T. A. Griffin J. R. Cammon Mrs. Todd Near Mandeville Mills Alline Griffin Leone Nannie Josie Little P. W. Harris Roopville W. H. Kidson Mina Kate Morris Ruth Nix Tyro Hogan Roselle Katie Lou Griffin Misa Connie Mae Smith E. G. Morris T. H. Abercrombie C. A. Nix Pine Grove A. E. Nix F. Eidson Whooping Creek Meademes Tyro 1Georgia Georges Spence Oak Crove Willis Little Arlington Vineyard MR. Advertiser Cross Plains Mrs. Webb Lizzie Bucher H. E. Reeves R. H. Williams A. E. Williams E. Williams Homer Iinesley Leo Hinealey J. F. Brown Clark W. Baskin Wiley IH Rhoda F. Beall Ella Barrow Charlotte C. Brown Ancy EB N Crawford E J. Cogins M. J Embry Elizabeth Fuller Sarah A. Griffin Mary A. Gibson Ophelia Guthrie Mary Harris Pollie Huff Elizabeth Ivey Delilah A. Jackson Bella Jones Mary C. Knott Honorah E. Moore Sarah Meiggs M. J. Moore M. A. McWhorter Belzora M. Pollard Mary Tabernacle Church J. L. Heaton LaGrange Carroll Free Press Optometrist Newnan Street Carrolton, GA Jane T Sam Fowler Princess Owry Auditorium Theatre
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