Rufus R Duffey Sets Out On Commissioner Race
Rufus R Duffey writes to the Free Press alleging corruption in Carroll County politics and contrasting incumbent Robinson with challenger Broom. He claims higher prices, wasted funds, and failed county projects, urging voters to consider records and fairness in the 1920 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus R. Duffey
Free Press
Robinson
Egal
Catroll County
Mr. Broom
Broom
Carroll Woonly
Tito
Igned
Carrollton
Community visits and local greetings in Whitesburg area
Whitesburg residents and relatives gather for weekend visits with Mrs. W. T. Strickland and others. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Strickland of Newnan, Rev J B Edwards of Bachman, and Miss Maude Nixon of Carrollton. Several locals travel to nearby towns and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Strickland
Newnan
Bernice Edwards
Buchanan
Lee Garner
Alabama
Ben Barron
H. G. Strickland
Sidney
Jackoon
Tommis Durrett
Schod
Mt. Zion
Bomefolks
Route 1
Coleman’s Mill Death Angel Claims Teving Husband
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Bam Davis's husband, with Rev. C. L. Matthews and family visiting friends, and mentions Mrs. Mattie Folds and children visiting the Matthews household. It notes A. Crawford summoned to his ill brother-in-law Pridsy Biart, Whe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Davis
Sam
C. L. Matthews
Wilson
Albert Crawford
Mattie Folds
Erroliton
Tom Matthews
A. ¥. Crawford
Pridsy Biiet
Carroll County Roads Bid Invitation for Car ro llton Road Project No 20
Carroll County Georgia Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for 12.5 miles of Grndelay Road work between Stations 420 and 570. Projects include clearing, excavations, pipe, concrete, lumber and topsoil surfacing. Bids due May 12 1920 with 5 percent bond. plans from State Highway Dept. work to begin June 1 1920 and finish within 180 working days.
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Board of Commissioners of Boads
Carroll County
Georgis
Carrollton
Carrollton‘Rowdon Road
C. I
Carroll‘ton
Georgia
H. C. Smith
LaGrange
Btate Highway Department
Walton Building
Atlanta
State Highway Department
Board OF Commissioners OF Roads and Revenues
W. M. Robinson
T. B. Lumsden
W. T. Freel
Baskie
J. Henry Pope
H. @. Smith
Ath
Balla
Sane
Notice to Contractors Carroll County road and bridge bids
Notice is given by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners of Bonds and Revenues to receive bids for two contracts on a sand clay road project and a bridge project. Work includes earthworks, culverts, concrete, steel, and paving. Bids due around June, 190, with plans and specs available for a fee. Bonds required. right to reject any or all bids reserved.
Easter Egg Hunt Rain Delays Roopville Event
Roopville residents enjoyed a Saturday Easter egg hunt delayed by rain. Local social news notes visits among families including the Longs, the Lewises, the Raglands, the Caldwells, and others. Readers from Lowell comment on a recent letter and the value of home life.
Local Social Notes From Sangamo District
Sunday visits and weekend gatherings fill the Sangamo scene with neighbors visiting and hosting relatives. Entries note Mrs. W G Henderson, Mrs. Billy Wilson, G C Bradley, Miss Radihys Nelson, Dora Shadrix, Matt and Bruce Cartwright, and others sharing time at homes and events across the area. A bereavement is reported with sympathy sent to Sallie Johnson's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Gaudio Lewis
W. G. Henderson
Billy Wilson
G. W. Cantrell
G. C. Bradley
Cliff Brock
Rbhadys Nelson
Dora Shadrix
Buchanan
Masters Matt
Bruce Cartright
Lovi Henderson
Bill Drew
Bavy
Gaudio Lewis
Mins Ona Cartright
J. EB. McClung
Arthur Cantrell
Joe Henderson
Enoch Lewin
Raby Miller
Will Stanford
Sallie Johnson
Make the Farm Home Attractive and Welcoming
The farm home and its surroundings should be attractive to uplift families visitors and passers by. Agriculture guidance notes the home and farm business are closely linked and that the condition of the house reflects on the farm as a whole.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arso
Bond commission signatures and date noted
On the 13th day of April, 1920, the Bond Commission officers including W. M. Robinson chairman and signatores Lamaden, Breet, Buskiz, Muary Fope are recorded as signing for bond issues and waiving all formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Commissioners OF Boads
W. M. Robinson
Bond Commission
T. 8
Lamaden
W. T. Breet
A. J. Buskiz
J. Muary Fope
Shady Grove Cousins Call At Sick Relative
Mr Jease Bryant and brother Lester visit their sick cousin Festus Alums who remains unwell after three weeks illness. Mrs J H Morgan visits Mrs J W Harris. Robert Green, student at Mercer University, visits home folk. Will Hendrix dies after three weeks illness and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease Bryant
Lester
Festus Alums
Aluma
Hester Sheffield
Effie Harris
Raymond Sheffield
Hickory Level
J. H. Morgan
J. W. C. Harris
Robert Green
Mercer University
Macon
Will Hendrix
Mandeville Pair Survive Creek Accident After Wagon Capsize
On Sunday March 28 Mr Tom Kennes and his sister Mrs Haddicaton of High Point visited their mother near Bear Creek Mandeville. The buggy struck the swift water overturned throwing them into the stream. They clung to debris and escaped after washing downstream about twenty five yards. The mule and buggy were found later down the creek. the mule was uninjured apart from minor soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Kennes
Hddleston
High Point
Sandfill
Seales
Bear Creek
Mandeville
B.L. Burns
A. J. Craven
J. K. P. Craven
Burwell
Harris Valley News Roundup of Illnesses Visits and Death
Community notes report several residents ill including Mrs Barrett and Mrs Gleamer Jackson with flu and rheumatism. Mrs Della Boyd dies leaving eight children. Many visitors attend social events at Long, Barr, and McLendon homes. travel from Cedartown and Bowdon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Barrett
Gleamer Jackson
Willis Kelley
Maggie Long
A. L. Barrett
Cedartown
Ruising
Annis Barrett
Inca Barr
Ethel Holloway
Bowdon
Misson Cora
Franie Hendrix
B. A. Moon
Akron
A. B. Kelley
Mittie Bass
Mamie Lon Lowrey
Christine MsLendon
Missen Longs
W. T. Long
Homer Long
Clem
Jim Marwell
Floy McLendon
Newnan
Roy Hendon
Tallapoom
Hattie Simpkins
Susie Barr
Dola
Carrie
Della
E.A. Gentry
Hoy
Thelma Maxwell
Bardis
Julia Marwell
Harris Valley
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Whitesburg
Coleman's Mill
Ilegal
Guorgio
Court House
Villa Rica
Temple
Box Sulverta
Roopville
Bob Long
Jeff Lewis
A. C. Ragland
Masters Ezra
Tron Brown
Edgar Caldwell
Ida Shiray
Winnie Bholnutt
Noah Aderhold
Leo’s Chapel
Mollie Gillespie
Vera
Bossie
Ossie Vines
Jessie Strickland
Bernard
Emma Merrell
Ada
Mabel Merrell
Lowell
Homer Davis
Carrie Morrell
J. W. Gentry
North Alabama
Roy Jackson
Ford
Grady Morgan
C. W. Btrickland
Isom Ballard
Ida Ghirey
Suhday
A. B. Purguson
Duto King
William Gentry
Sangamo
Shady Grove
Mandevile News
Veal News
Chichester
Johnson
Roy Fletcher
the Sanitary Market
A. J. Johnson
Cross Santiamw
Pathe Tn
J.N. Johnson Furniture and
Carrollton, Georgia
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