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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
8
Local residents travel and visit family across Georgia and nearby states. Notable names include J W Castleman Chattanooga and Belle Stockley Shreveport, with others from Camp Gedron and Carrollton attending events and visiting relatives. Shipping in purchases and promotions for shoes and clothing appear among routine notices.
Two bright rooms for rent with electric lights and city water at a low rate. Located on Scott Drive near Carrollton, three miles away. Apply to J C Mullenix, Ronis Street.
Advertisement offers night classes in French or German for nine clans. Contact Richard Hartisch with a phone number provided. Lost on Saturday night between a restaurant and home possibly on De Pot Street a Conklin Fountain Pen No. 12 N. L. with an acif filler and elip. reward offered for return.
A devotional recounting Saul of Tarsus at the stoning of Stephen, his zeal to destroy believers, and his dramatic conversion after Jesus speaks to him. The piece links Acts 7 and Acts 9 to show salvation through faith and answered prayer as Saul asks what to do and is baptized by Ananias.
The text recalls Paul’s conversion and his ultimate martyrdom in service of Christ, paralleling Stephen’s sacrifice for the church. It notes Paul’s life given to the gospel and his beheading as a history lesson in Christian witness.
Friday afternoon Mrs A O Haile hosted a sewing party in honor of Mrs Felton Rollins of Valdosta. Guests included Mendamen Felton Rollins J L Guill G M Golnas A K Snead F M Camp Wiley Creel J B R M Carter J A Lott Tryin Cheney Will Copeland R A Tunes Bailie Cobb I Loftin J We Milli can Bob Wood C E B Roop Pennie Yeu W E Reese V L Whatley M B Gmtin EM Boys G 2 Smith and ad M Dodd. After an hour of sewing and merry conversation a salad course was served.
Last Friday evening Mr Arthur Acklin hosted a six o clock dinner at the Clifton hotel for Mr Dowling’s guests. The guests included Miss Bertha May Misa Frank Barker Missy Mima Dowling from Garden Ma. Also present were Frank Barker Mine Dowling Willie Lee Herrin Mary Hoyim Mosars Arthur Acklin June Dowling John Martin and Dewell Reese. A six course dinner was served.
The Double-Six club enjoyed Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Glenn Homes residence on Spring street. Guests included Mrs Ros Nils of Valdosta Mrs A K Snead Mrs L B Sims and Mrs J Cheney. A delicious salad course with iced drinks was served.
Neill's Garage on Tanner street has new owners after a recent closure. Mr. H. T. Brannan is in charge now and after October 1st Mr. G. W. Jacobs becomes general manager, with four years of prior service at W. L. Folds. Watch for full announcement next week.
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