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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
1
News brief records social visits as neighbors share Sundays and Fridays with relatives. Names include H C Jones Pate Borders Phillips Guthrie Moran Borders Jones and families visiting W J Jones Borders Tones and others across local households.
Roopville notes show Mrs W I Merrett recovering and able to leave, visits by Mr and Mrs John Lewis from near Tanning to J J Owls parents, Ada Bell and Mac Merrell guests of Lynn Ragland, residents attending Oak Grove convention, and Dewey Wallace visiting G N Aderhold. Bob Lowe staying with his mother.
A correction notes a misprint about Cross Plains and confirms preaching at Center. Rev. Johnson Uncle Billie Johnson delivered sermons with a well attended service. A list of weekly social visits includes Mr. and Mrs. J C Tenas and others, with names of local families and guests from Union and Wayside.
A brief urging neighbors and friends to patronize The Carroll Free Press by subscribing and using its columns in advertising. The notice promotes local engagement and supports the newspaper’s community reach.
Local note says Carrollton people are not risking funds on election bets and urges readers to order fall job printing by mail.
Mrs Nannie Phillips of Powder Springs Ga describes a worn out condition with stomach trouble poor sleep and fatigue. She credits Ziron Iron Tonic with improved appetite strength and spirits and notes a money back guarantee to try it.
A long list of visitors and family gatherings fills the column. Mr. and Mrs. GC R Broom welcome a newborn son. Alma Spence visits grandmother Mrs Jones near Bowdon. Numerous siblings and relatives from Union Center Coleman's ALi Villa Rien and surrounding areas are noted visiting each other through the week.
The Holl weevila group hosted a reunion in Hickory Level with attendees from Phil Campbell Atlanta and near Temple. Guests included Mr and Mrs West Nolan Wren White Ricks Leonard and others. The day featured lemonade, photos and a large noon dinner under a tree. Attendees expressed happiness at their children being home.
The Sunday prayer meeting at Mr. Jenms Bexter's drew a large crowd and organizers believe regular weekly services benefit the community. Local residents, visits, and health updates fill the social notes as families travel, host, and care for ill relatives.
Free Press outlines rates for obituaries and cards of thanks: obituaries or notices up to 150 words are free. any words beyond are charged at one cent per word. The policy also states one cent per word for all sales bills printed.
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