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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1912

Page

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A. and M. Notes Moonlight Picnic and Season Hopes

A and M reports a moonlight picnic at Hay's Mill hosted by the Home Economics class with new faculty members and selected students in attendance. The piece praises the social event, notes the baseball team’s rivalry with Lowell, mentions football ambitions led by Eugene Spearman and A. M. Stephens, and highlights progress in the chemistry class including aHydraulic acid preparation, signaling ongoing scientific progress.

Hay’s Mill Eugene Spearman A. M. Stephens

Fall Display Captivates Women at Baskin Co Store

The week featured a milli le display on Thursday afternoon and Friday at A. J. Baskin Co. The parlor was prettily decorated with golden red tones and pot plants. Hats appeared unusually handsome with fall trimmings including plush furs and velours in evidence.

A. J. Baskin Co

Shaw Wins Mayoralty in City Primary

The city primary last Saturday named W. H. Shaw as mayor. J. H. Burson J. L. Kaylor W. H. Long and A. K. Snead were chosen as councilmen. The four school board members ran unopposed and were all re elected alongside the returning four: J. R. Adamson E. B. Brodnax S. C. Kytle and L. C. Smith.

W. H. Shaw Messrs J. H. Burson J. L. Kaylor W. H. Long A. K. Snead J. R. Adamson E. B. Brodnax S. C. Kytle L.C. Smith E. A. Merrell J. D. Sewell H.W. Lon A. J. Baskin R. A. Jones

Bruce Merrell Passes Away After Long Illness

After a lingering illness of several months Mr. Bruce Merrell died Monday night at nine at his Newnan street home. A man of Christian faith and prominence, he is survived by a wife two sons and many relatives. Funeral by Rev J M Dodd at First Baptist church. Interment in city cemetery.

Bruce Merrell Newnan Street Merrell J. M. Dodd First Baptist Church City Cemetery

Johnson Herrin marry at Rev Edmondson home

Miss Effie Johnson and Mr Lloyd Herrin were quietly married on Thursday evening at the home of Rev R A Edmondson. Mrs Herrin is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Johnson and is described as an accomplished young lady. The Free Press extends best wishes for their happiness.

Effie Johnson Lloyd Herrin R. A. Edmondson Herrin W. E. Johnson Mr. Herrin Free Press

Wiggins and Martin Wed in Quiet Sunday Ceremony

Miss Eula Wiggins and Mr. Cliff Martin were married last Sunday afternoon at five o'clock at the home of Rev. Huckaby. The couple are well known locally with a large circle of friends who wish them happiness.

Eula Wiggins Cliff Martin Five O'Cock Huckaby

Pentecost and Holloway wed at Lowell home

Miss Srma Pentecost and Mr Low Holloway of Clem were married last Sunday at the bride's parents house in Lowell. The ceremony united their families in a quiet local wedding with the couple receiving congratulations from relatives and friends.

Srma Pentecost Mr. Low Holloway Clem Lowell

Adamson Family Reunion Set in Carrollton

The Adamson reunion will be held in Carrollton at City Park on October 4. All Adamsons and near members are invited with dinner at two o clock. For information, request an application from J R Adamson, Carrollton, Ga.

Adamson Carrollton Chandler Spring Adamsons J. R. Adamson

Central Baptists to Have New Building

Negotiations for property to build the Central Baptist church have been completed. A desirable lot on Depot street was purchased from Judge W C Adamson for 4000 dollars. The church, described as progressive, will push rapid construction of its new home.

Central Baptist Church Depot Street W. C. Adamson Central Baptists

Day of prayer for state missions at First Baptist

The Woman's Missionary Society observes October 2 as the day of prayer for state missions at the First Baptist church. Morning session begins at ten, afternoon session at two. All ladies are invited to attend.

First Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society

Loans and discts. U.S. bonds Bank building due from banks

Redemption fund for circulation cash balance liabilities noted in the financial table.

U.S. Bonds Redemption Fund

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. & M. Notes A. and M Heard Harris Troup Carroll Counties A.&m M. Diamond Carrollton Bank J. T. Bradley C. H. Stewart H. N. Spence the Peoples Bank Buford F. Boykin J. R. Holt Drug Company Hyatt’s Clothing and Shoe Hyatt’s Rice & Hutchins Ziegler Brothers Banister and All America R. F. Hyatt Carrollton, Ga Shaw Burson Kaylor Long Snead City School Bearp Long Ilness Johnson-Herrin Wiggins Martin Holloway Woman’s Missionary Society Citizens Bank Garrellten, Georgia The First National Bank of Resources U.S Carroll Free Press Slade-Tyus Alabama Street
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