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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1917

Page

2

Welcome area notes and social visits in Boopville era

Boopville community brief records a string of visits and retirements. Floyd and family hosted relatives, Dr. A G Worthan visited, Prof McGiboney retired to Burwell, Ludie Aderholt and Borah Lewis spoke with Craven and Rosie Wavia, and Rosa Merrell along with Ante Rathdackon visited Burwell relatives.

Floyd Smith O. A. Smith A. G Worthan We ¥. Mortell Welcome Dae Close Doe McGiboney Burwell Ludie Aderholt Mra Borah Lewis Thoraday Mrsa Craven Rosie Wavia

Wayside Heard County Farm News Update

Cotton acreage is opening slowly and the crop is expected to be short. Dr A G Wortham traveled to Atlanta last week and treated two patients. Genie McWhorter and Lake Tivatt are mentioned in local notes. The Hyatt couple visited Mrs Hyatt's parents near Riverside recently.

Eleyds Thia A. GO. Wortham Atlanta Genie McWhorter Lake Tivatt L. Hyatt M.a. W. TL. Stephens Riverside

Garratts and kin in Eureka note weekend visits and illness

Eureka residents report a weekend of family visits and illness updates. Mr and Mrs Hare Garrett spent Saturday night and Sunday with J M Garratts in Carrollton. Mrs Joe Garrett and Misses Goss and Pearl Garrett visited grandparents in Hoard county, and Ora Windom joined relatives as Mr W J Windom and family spent Sunday with Oliu Windom.

Hare Garrett J. M. Garratt Carrollton Walter Williamson J. W Jack Creel Anniston Misa Kate Ashmore Chattanooga Joe Quile Barges Cap Smith Near County Lee Miller W. J. Windom Ora Oliu Windom G. A. Creel Mensant View Joe Garret Henry Gibson Goss Pearl Garret Hoard County

Liberty News Roundup Reports Rain and Lightning Damage

A good rain and a lightning strike at Mr. BL Strickland’s Liberty home caused window and chimney damage and harmed floors and possessions while the family was away. Jor the window lights out and other minor effects noted. Rav J. T. Layton visits nearby. meetings planned in Liberty. A vehicle purchase noted and several locals visiting relatives or moving temporarily near Liberty. Lightning light but unclear on further damage.

BL. Strickland Rav J. T. Layton Liberty

Glenloch School Progresses at Local Place

Local notes list Mrs Lela Spratlyn visiting the Worthan family and many guests from nearby homes. Several households recall visits with neighbors, an ice cream supper, and plans for a final school play as Glennloch School nears closing.

Lela Spratlyn B. O. Worthan Dora Wortham Milas Irene Hardigree Inna Ray Ruth Muaink Liberty Merle Waril Mra L. B. McWhorter Tear Wilma Hamrick Otonloch School J. 2. Dorough Vloyd Dorough Lucy Hardeégren Man Jackson C. M. Ray

Local Visitors and Moves Round Flat Rock Area

Flat Rock residents report cousins and kin visiting from Cullman and Jasper Alabama and nearby towns. Families including Gaorney, Garner, Boyd, Smallwood and Williams hosted relatives while others worked in Atlanta and Bremen. One birth announced as Mrs. 0 S Boyd welcomed a daughter.

Claudie Loyd Cullman Ala QO. P. Tyson Jett Mra BR. T. Gaorney Will Garner Nene Wickery Lula Nix J. ¥. Hendrix Ida Williams Manghires Carrollton D. B. Lingston Lula Langston Lotte Chappell Villa Rica A. Gilland Atlanta Hallinan Bremen Bob Garners Jane Whitton Bras Aen Boyd Inez Boyd Lola Covel Bundy

Sunday Evening Services and Community Visits in Whitesburg Route

The article notes Mr. W. S Holder’s Sunday night singing, Mrs. Fannie Clay’s illness, and Tilda Stone with the Me. Curtis Adair from Blackjack Mountain visiting George Stone’s family. Allen Williamson and Mack Williamson’s families, plus Mrs. Katie Williamson, were guests, while Mrs. George Terrell remains very low in health.

W. S Holder Fannie Clay Tilda Stone Curtis Adair Blackjack Mownutain George Stone Allen Williamson Jim Stone Mack Williamson Katie Williamson George Terrell

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

A CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighborant the kindness shown up during the sickness and death of our little babe: MR, AND MRS, C. A. BAILEY, MRS, M. A. BAILEY.

C. A. Bailey M. A. Bailey

God Save Our Boys Prayer for Soldiers in War Time

A fervent wartime prayer pleads for divine protection for soldiers, asking God to grant peace if possible, but to sustain and bless the boys in battle and grant them victory and valor. The plea asks readers to join in prayer for their safety and success.

J, G, Buckrlow Nature

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Boopville Runabout Town S. C Chero-Cola Heard County Glenloch Whitesburg GOD Ideal Laundry Georgia Johnson Drug Co Newnan Street Harman Avenue Peachtree Street Center Street Stor Public Square Rome Street Hulstt Hogan Place New House Shiloh Kuglar Place Martin Place Maple Street Villa Rios Hulett J. B. F. Dial Carrollton, Ga S. J. Boykin & Sons, Inc General Insurance Boykin Bldg South W. W. Croxton A.B. & A. Railway Atlanta, Ga
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