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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

2

Train Delayed After Cow on Track Near Chattanooga

Central passenger train from Chattanooga to Carrolton, due 12:30 p m, was delayed for hours after striking a cow on the track just out of Chattanooga. Engine and baggage car derailed, wrecked. several passengers escaped serious injury. Fireman Lee Calhoun of Griffin badly scalded and arm broken. engineer Homer Turner of Cedartown slightly burned by escaping steam. Calhoun reported in Chattanooga in critical condition. Turner treated locally.

Central Chattanooga Carrolton Gigo Lee Calhoun Griffin Homer Turner Cedartown

Singing Convention Blesses Baptist Church and Plans Next Services

The Baptist church held a grand singing convention with attendees enjoying it. Regular services are planned for next Sunday including Sunday school at y o'clock and communion at 1 o'clock a m. Rev O A Mobley from Kimberlin Heights Tennessee and formerly Dayton Georgia will preach in the morning and possibly in the evening. If unavailable Mr Powell will lead the evening service on Naaman the Syrian. The Christian church reports rapid growth and thanks friends while inviting cooperation with other churches. A prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m titled Stoning Jesus is noted.

the Baptist Church O. A. Mob- Jey Mobley Kimberlin Heights Tenn Dayton Jesus

Mr Copeland Loses Eye In Bottling Works Accident

Mr John G Copeland prominent Bremen citizen and business man suffered the loss of his right eye when a Crescent Ginger Ale bottle exploded in the Bremen Bottling Works packing department. Glass shards struck his face and eye as he and Dr M K Phillips rushed to Atlanta hoping to save the eye but sight was destroyed. The Bremen Gateway notes the accident and sympathy from friends. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised for cuts burns bruises and scratches. It is recommended and sold by druggists.

John G. Copeland Bremen Bottling Works Copeland M. K. Phillips Atlanta Mr. Copeland DeWitt

Sacred Harp Singers Invitation at Indian Creek 1909

Notice to Sacred Harp singers inviting attendance at Indian Creek on the fourth Sunday and preceding Saturday in September 1909. Col. J. S. Jones of Douglasville, Ga., is expected to attend, with J. E. Eason as signer.

Sacred Harp Indian Creek J. S. Jones Douglasville J. E. Eason

Minutes of The Singing Convention 1905 Carrollton Session

The Carroll County Propres sive Singing Convention met at First Baptist Carrollton for its 6th semi annual session. Pres J W A Rowland led with singing and prayer. Hon H W Long and Hon W J Millican welcomed the delegates. Speakers included Prof C R Mullins and Dr W W Fitts on the mission and power of song. A collection raised 18.40 for convention expenses.

Carroll County First Baptist Church Carrollton Pres J. W. A. Rowland Jesus Mulling Bros C. M. Doster D. F. New G. W Fieming J. S. Michael J. W. Vaughan L. Griffin J. A. Robinson Anniston Ala C.H. Bottoms Fayette Co R. Mullins W. W. Fitts Alusic H. M. Parrish A. R Davis Heard County F. A. Fill P. L. Beall W. J. King Douglas County D. F. Pearce H. Hottoms C. R. Mullins C. of. Doster A. R. Hendon W. I. King P. M. Boyd Fayette County C. H. Bottoms Bro. Dunbar Dinder D. FE. Alexander Waco W. M. Leathers Paulding County C. H. Bottom D.F. Pearce

Resolution of thanks to First Baptist church hosts

The document expresses gratitude to the First Baptist church for the use of their house and to the entire town and community for their generous hospitality during the stay. It closes with a blessing and signs by W. A. Rowland, president, and E. L. Pearce, secretary.

First Baptist Church W. A. Rowland Pres E.L. Pearce

Roopville Sunday School District Association Program

Program for Roopville Sunday School District Association at Roopville Methodist Church held on the fourth Sunday this month. Opening song and prayer, welcome by C. M. Garrett, response Z. R. Bell, W. J. Millican speech, 11:00 sermon by W. W. Benson, noon recess and refreshments, 2:30 p m business session by T. W. Dimmock. Col James Beall speech, A K Snead speech. District Sunday school asked to send representatives, with B F Roop, P Staples, W N Searcy committee.

Roopville Sunday School District Association Roopville Methodist Church C. M. Garrett Z. R. Bell W. J. Millican W. W. Benson T. W. Dimmock James Beall A. Kk Snead Roop Staples Searcy

Partnership Dissolved in Carroll County Notice

Take notice that the partnership between Gay and Wilder is dissolved by mutual consent. A. M. Gay retires. S. E. Wilder continues the business, assumes all liabilities, and takes over all assets. Dated August 26, 1905 in Georgia.

Georgia Carroll County Gay & Wilder A. M. Ga S. E. Wilder A. M. Gay

Trespass warning on Qui Lawn farm grounds issued

All persons are warned against trespassing upon the ground of Qui Lawn farm. No ball playing or hunting or fishing will be allowed after Sept. Ist. Lee J. Williams.

Qui Lawn Farm Lee J. Williams

Farm Tour Nearby Sells or Swap for Larger Property

Notice offers a two acre farm near Carrollton at Coleman Mill Road for sale or swap. Applicant seeks larger acreage and invites responses to C. L. Gray, Carrollton Rt. 2.

Carrollton and Coleman Mill Road C. L. Gray Carrollton Rt

Bucklen Arnica Salve hailed as sure knocker for ulcers

A testimonial from J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure knocker for ulcers noting a bad leg sore healed after a few rounds leaving no scar and mentions guarantees for piles sores and burns with a 25 cent price at Johnson Drug Co.

J.C. Goodwin Reidsville N. C Bucklen Johnson Drug Co

Lost gold chain bracelet near Silas Coulson home and Public Square

A large gold chain bracelet with a small lock inscribed Clare was lost between Silas Coulson's home and Public Square on August 26. Reward offered by young Claire Holderness for its return.

Silas Coulson Public Square

Nice Home for Sale On a Hundred Acre Improved Farm

R H McClune offers a farm property with a little over a hundred acres, improved berms, and a pleasant setting suitable for a home. Contact R H McClune for details on sale prospects.

R, H, McClune

Notice to creditors of Maggie L Wells estate in Carroll County

Notice is hereby given to all creditors of the estate of Movs Maggie L Wells deceased late of Carroll county Georgia to render an account of their demand within the time prescribed by law and all persons indebted to the said deceased are requested to make immediate payment This Aug 31st 1968 Rev L McConrousit Adm r of Mrs Maggie L Wells deceased

Movs Maggie L. Wells Carroll County Georgia Rev. L. McConrousit Admr

Hon. Jake Moore Praises Kodol for Dyspepsia Relief

State Warden of Georgia Jake Moore asserts that after eighteen months of severe indigestion he regained health within a day of using Kodol. He reports losing 25 pounds before recovery and states he keeps a bottle for ongoing use, urging public benefit. The letter appears signed from Atlanta on August 10, 1604 and notes it was sold by all druggists.

Jake Moore Georgia E.C. Dewitt & Co Gnicago Kodol Jake C. Moore Atlanta All Drugeist

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.

They Take Kinks Out Dr Kings New Life Pills Say Pittfield Man

A Pittfield VI man N A Brown endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they reduce fat in stomach liver and bowels without loss of friction. The product is sold at Johnson Drug Co with guaranteed satisfaction.

Dr. King N. A. Brown Pittfield

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