Johnsons Chapel Social Visits Highlight Week
Local notes from Johnsons Chapel recount visits among neighbors and relatives. Mrs. J W Mote and daughter Lizzie call on Mrs Carroll. Miss Annie Duncan hosts friends in Lowell. numerous Johnson siblings and families travel between Carrollton Shiloh and Atlanta for visits and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mote
Lizzie
W. S. Carroll
Motulay
Ruby Side
Annie Duncan
Lowell
Messrs
Z. Johnson
Carroll N
Allie
Cassie Dickson
W. A. Johnson
Shiloh
E. & John
J. P. Shoemake
J. B. Camp
J.T. Camp
Shi- Toh
W. W. Dickson
Carrollton
Arthur Camp
Fiscat
Sears
Mrs. W. W. Dickson
Atlanta
Carrollton School Board Votes Add Teacher and Assistant
The Carrollton Board of School Commissioners on September 7 1916 approved hiring Lena Darden as an extra teacher for West View School through Christmas with pay of forty dollars per month and kept options for continuation. An additional assistant for the colored school permanent at twenty five dollars monthly was approved. A committee to inspect Maple Street water issues was empowered to act, and Prof J E Thornton was hired for a month to teach the Palmer system of penmanship. The board also addressed school boundary adjustments and a noon recess request, and set depository bids for school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Board of School Commissioners
Hie Slits Hall
J. A. Mandeville
L. J. Brock
G. W. Burnett
E.B. Brodnax
Claude Griffin
J. AH. Harris
A. O. Hale
S. C. Kytle
W. M. Meadows
W. O. Robinson
L. K. Smith
H. B. Adams
Aps
S. GC. Kytle
Maple Street School
J. E. Thornton
Palmer
Adams
Fielder & Allen
Maple Street
College Street
H. D. Reese
Harris
Smith
C. Kytle
J. J. Harris
Carrollton Public Schools
J. H. Harris
Carrollton
Griffin
Brodnax
Hare
Robinson
Burnett and Smith
West View
Meadows
Kytle
Barron, Brock and Mandeville
The Small Town and Country Merchant
A Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial extols the country and small town merchant as a constructive force in community growth. It praises their role in sustaining neighbors, guiding ethical business, supporting schools and physicians, and maintaining peace. The piece urges exhibits for the A and M Fair, urging readers to request premium information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Memphis
Re-election Candidacy Notice for Car Rollton Councilman
John F. Acklin announces candidacy for re election as councilman of Car Rollton subject to the primary. He pledges to serve the city to the best of his ability and thanks voters for past support.
Flournoun I W seeks council re election endorsement
I am a candidate for re election as a member of the City Council subject to the voters will in the September primary. If my record merits continued confidence I shall be grateful for your endorsement and support I W FlourNoy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroliton
Carrollton
R. A. Hayes
City
W. S. Campbell
G. W. Fleming
Hayes Seeks Carrollton Council Seat in September Primary
R A Hayes announces candidacy for city council in Carrollton subject to September primary. He urges votes and influence from residents to support his campaign.
Burson Seeks Carrollton Mayoral Race
John H Burson announces candidacy for mayor in Carrollton urging progressive city growth with strict economy in administration and a pledge to make Carrollton cleaner more beautiful and healthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
John H, Burson
Spence Files Mayoral Candidacy Aimed at Primary Call
H. N. Spence announces candidacy for mayor pending the outcome of the forthcoming primary. The entry notes Spence as a candidate subject to election rules and party processes as the campaign begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Spence
Bass Seeks City Council Nomination With Plea For Support
At the solicitation of friends E. M. Bass announces candidacy for city council in the upcoming primary. He asks for votes and influence to secure the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Bass
Local Candidates File for School Board Seats
Public notices reveal several candidates announcing for Carrollton City and School Board seats with primary date September 16 1916. C C Huff seeks re election to council and others including W M Meadows Claude Griffin Geo Burnett W S Campbell and T Herndon announce bids for school board posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Education
City of
Carrollton
Geo
W. Burnett
Candidate Statements For City School Board Seat
Several notices announce candidacies for Carrollton City School Board with primary date September 16 1816 or 1916. Names include H x Tyus Leon Hood W T Stevens A K Snead and W H Watson, each proclaiming intent to run in the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. x Tyus
Merrell Announces Candidacy for City Council
H F Merrell enters the race for City Councilman subject to the September 16 primary after solicitations from many friends. G W Fleming endorses the candidacy urging support and votes. Also notes Dr J C Brock seeking membership on the School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
J. C. Brock
First Baptist Notes Promotes Youth Theme Evening Hour
First Baptist shows a Sabbath evening program titled A Youth Without a Chance urging all young people to attend and bring older friends. Prof Freeman headlines September 20 at 7 30 PM with The Abundant Life. A church conference adopted a resolution opposing dancing card parties and card games. Sparks From the Anvil urges character built by hard work and aims to inspire personal worth through gospel contact and social charity.
Colt for Sale Mare at 14 Months for $75
Nice 14 months old mare priced at $75 works well. See L. o O. Bonner 6 miles southwest of Carrollton on Laurel Hill road for details. Also note all kinds of blanks for sale at the Free Press office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O O. Bonner
Carrollton
Laurel Hill Road
Free Press Office
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Moncrief’s Millinery
Mrs. Tyndal Spence
Miss Myrtie Jackson
Gage
Moncrief
Merrell Bros, CO
Johnson's Chapel
Hmo Arate
John W. Baskin CO
A & M. Fair
John F. Acklin
I. W. Flournoy
Cc. H. Huff
Auy Avene
The
T. Herndon
Leon Hood
City School Board
Bard
W. T. Stevens
A. K. Snead
W. H. Watson
H. F. Merrell
First Baptist
Prof. Freeman
Sparks
Anvil
God
Colt For Sale
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