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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

3

S. Club Meeting Adopts War Is More Destructive Than Alcoholic Drinks

The S. I. Club met Friday with Rev. C. Q. Martin of Mt. Zion delivering an address. A debate favored the negative on the topic War is More Destructive Than Alcoholic Drinks. Members and recitations noted, with Della Martin serving as secretary.

S.I C. Q. Martin Mt. Zion Roy Lyle J. C. Martin Willie Keaton Emmett Stallings J. R. Gray W.P. Jones S. M. Duffy J. P. Reid W. W. Martin W. O. Jones Gladys Jones Effie Duffy Mana Jones J. P. Stallings Gladstone Gray Baren Turner Della Martin Cor

Reading Advertisements Boosts Knowledge Says Well Informed Man

A well informed man credits advertisements in newspapers for broadening knowledge beyond daily news. He argues that well written, illustrated ads reveal useful information, and that nothing is outside any man's line of business if it informs. He urges readers to learn from advertisements.

the Cotton Journal

End of the World Theory from Space Collision

Technical World Magazine suggests a solar system danger where a dead world mass could collide with Earth. The impact would unleash immense heat, turning granite and nebula into new stars as Earth is destroyed and a newborn solar system forms over eons.

Technical World Magazine

Singing at Shady Grove and local visits noted

Sunday afternoon singing at Shady Grove drew a good crowd. Chiff Reid and family of Pine Grove visited relatives, Albert Baxter and daughter of Abilene visited Dave Westard's family, and young people attended a singing at Will Lott's. A large group from the area attended the fair at the A and M School last week. Harvie Upshaw is sick, with hopes for a speedy recovery. Joseph Jordan visited Claud Westbrooks last Sunday.

Chiff Reid Pine Grove Albert Baxter Abilene Dave West Will Lott Harvie Upshaw Joseph Jordan Claud Westbrooks

Local Notes From Cross Plains Weather and Visits

Fine weather for cotton picking as Cross Plains residents share social visits. Miss Eva Crews and Miss Thelma Lassetter host Saturday night and Sunday, while Miss Lizzie Bell Hinsley stays with Miss Lilla Hinsley Tuesday. Mrs Will Hackney improves, Annie Lassetter remains ill, and Mrs Steeve Williams has recovered enough to be up. Mrs A E Latimer and daughter Laura visit Carrollton relatives. Dock Richards of Paul loses a fine horse Wednesday night.

Eva Crews Thelma Lassetter Dock Richards Paul

Local Notes from Bowdon and Carrollton

Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs J G Wilson last week. New residences rise in town and a sidewalk opened on the west side of Rome street near Mr J J Walker. Jurors D M Bartlett Lou Croft and M L Moore serve in Carrollton court this week. L C Miles and family visited the Moore family. J R Rainwater and wife spent Sunday with the Powell family. Lige Turner’s barn and contents burned last Wednesday night, including three mules cattle and fodder. suspicion of arson.

Mrs. J. G. Wilson Rome Street J. J. Walker D. M. Bartlett Lou Croft M. L. Moore Carrollton L.C. Miles Jear Stogner M. L. ‘Moore Lige Turner

Pink Pain Tablets Offer Instant Relief Head and Body Pains

A 25¢ box of Dr. Shapp's Pink Pain Tablets promises instant relief for head pains, womanly pains, and pains anywhere. The sales copy urges asking a doctor or druggist if the formula is not complete and notes Camp Drug Co. sells the product.

Dr. Shapp Camp Drug Co

Pleasant Ridge All Day Singing at Pleasant Ridge Church

An all day singing at Pleasant Ridge church opened at 10 o'clock with prayer by Rev. John Crider. Officers elected were G. L. McEwen chair, J. H. Chastian VP, J. G. Neil secretary, with arranging committee W. Coats, J. M. Campbell, R. J. Akins. Music by C. Smith and P. H. Chandler. Afternoon session featured further music by J. M. Campbell, J. M. McCalmon, M. W. Coats, R. J. Akins, talks by P. H. Chandler, and closing remarks by Rev. John Crider. Dinner blessed by all attendees.

Pleasant Ridge Church John Crider G. L. McEwen J. H. Chastian J. G. Neil Sec W. Coats J. M. Campbell R. J. Akins C. Smith P. H. Chandler M. Reid J. M. McCalmon M. W. Coats P. H Chandler

Carrollton fair noted by Newnan News editorials

Col L M Farmer and Col Mrs L M Farmer attended the Carrollton fair. Col Farmer runs a premier Carroll county farm adjoining A M School lands and expects about 85 bales of cotton this year along with corn. Congressman Adamson, Governor Brown, Geo Monroe and J Pope Brown spoke at the fair.

L. M. Farmer Carrollton Col. Farmer Carroll County Lanas A. & M. School Congressman Adamson Judge Adamson Caorrollt Brown Geo. Munroe Buena Vista W.C. Adamson J. Pope Brown Georgia

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Advertised for Relief

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a cure, stating relief is available. Sold by W. L. Worthy, it targets sufferers of persistent throat irritation and coughing.

W. L. Worthy

Join the Ludden and Bates Piano Club form now

The Ludden and Bates Piano Club announces new membership with a savings offer of 113 dollars. Prospective members are urged to join the club forming soon to secure the discount and access piano club benefits.

Ludden & Bates Piano Club

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Gozen Monarch Typewriter R. Lee Sharpe JOUBE Carrollton, Georgia Tallapoosa Waco Bremen Villa Rica Temple Buchanan Bowdon Symptons J. D. Kamrick Optician South West Corner Public Square Shady Grove Cross Plains Lizzie Bell Hinsley Lilla Hinsley Will Hackney Annie Lassetter Steeve Williams A. E. Latimer Laura J. R. Rainwater W. B. Powell Pleasant Ridge The Newnan News West Point W. RY. OF ALA Calfornia Texas Mexico F. M. Thompson J. P. Billups Atlanta, GA
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