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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
7
Advert says S. S. S. blood purifier boosts vitality and appetite. Claims purity of blood strengthens whole system and provides free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta. Product sold by druggists for over fifty years with testimonials across states.
A Georgia legal notice announces sale of a 400 acre farm in Carroll County to satisfy debts of J P Westbrook secured by a deed to secure debt with three notes totaling 7 000.00 due 1914 1915 and 1916. The property lies near Central of Georgia Railway and includes multiple land lots and portions. Proceeds go to creditors Scottish American Mortgage Co and then to Westbrook heirs. Sale set for first Tuesday in November 1917 at the courthouse door.
An order from the Carroll County court of ordinary directs a public sale at the courthouse door in Carrollton on the first Tuesday in November 1917. The sale, conducted during legal hours, will feature the highest and best bidder for the described property.
By order of the court of ordinary the heirs of Patrick E Pearce deceased will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in November 1917 the west half of lot 98 in the 4th district containing 101 12 acres and two acres from lot 84 bounded by McIntish road to distribute debts and heirs. Administrator E B Milam signs October 1 1917.
The district court in the Northern District of Georgia adjudged James M Tolbert bankrupt on September 10 1917 creditors meeting set for October 11 1917 at 1 pm at the Carrollton Reform office to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt A public sale of land lot 222 third district Carroll County Georgia will occur on the first Tuesday in November 1917 at the courthouse door for cash to the highest bidder in the estate’s name
The note outlines upcoming sermons Disqualifications and The Limitations of Unbelief for next Sabbath, special music, and Bible School plans. It urges a stronger push on Rally Day, midweek Restoration Period study, local joint study at Citizens Bank, and a large Sunday School attendance. It mentions YW A, Juniors, river trip, Chinquapin hunting, Liberty Bond drive, and patriotic services. It covers church social events, race relations notes, and leadership remarks about unity, women of churches, and Roosevelt’s wartime views.
W. E. Robinson is named administrator of the estate of J. J. Morrow who is deceased. The filing seeks payment of debts and distribution among heirs, dated October 1917.
The Sunday School reported a large attendance increase and an offering approaching $105 for fatherless and motherless children after Work Day. Ray J. R. King's Sunday night sermon drew a large congregation. Mission Study Class meets Monday at 3 pm, Teachers Training Class making progress, and upcoming services urged. Epworth League gathers at 6:19 Sunday.
A Rocky Mountain community gathering reports a fifth Sunday Sacred Harp singing at Emmaus led by T. L. McLendon. The agenda includes committee appointments, lessons, Multiple song blocks, and a one hour recess for refreshments. attendees praised orderly conduct and reflected on changing times and the wartime context.
Edith Louise Stewart was born November 20 1888 at her grandfather Dr Dillard’s home in Union Point Georgia to Mr and Mrs W J Stewart. She grew into a bright compassionate child loved for humor and insight, a neighbor praised as a bright spot in life. After years of illness she passed September 8 1917 at home on South Street in a Christ centered service surrounded by friends and family, with her burial in the city cemetery.
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