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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1886

Page

2

Georgia Boss Riddled Politics and Key Figures

A historical editorial argues Georgia politics suffer from Atlanta influence and political bosses. It cites Gordon resignation suspicions, praises Frankin News, and calls for voter action. It mentions Hen ry Persons of Talbot, Major Joe Blance for Congress, Black as orator for Ben Hill statue, and Huntington remarks, reflecting intra state rivalries and reform hopes.

Burwell Gordon Brown Franklin News Georgia South Constitution Atlanta Atvanta Jd. C Black Augusta Ben Hill United States Senate

Grand Jury Presentments for April Term Carrol County

The Grand Jurors of Carrol County report county books neatly kept and officials performing duties. They commend jail management, urge additions to jail and court house, note needed repairs to the jail and courthouse, praise the poor farm, and summarize educational funds and notaries public appointments. Public roads are in fair condition. recommend opening Ford at Spark's bridge and limiting sheriff expenses due to finances.

Che Inmare Ture Cor Reel Publi Messrs H.G. Kramer B.A. Sharp M. Tt. Russell Board of Education Grand Jury J.W. Jones W. i. Barrow Bowdon L. Griffin Cree William Jones Robert Jones Spark’s Bridge Snake’s Creek

Presentments and School Fund Debate from 1886 Carroll County

The document records a jury recommendation to pay N. R. Robinson 331.00 for horse hire and thanks to court officers, plus orders to publish in Carroll County papers. It includes a long letter on the school system criticizing funds, teacher quality, and proposed reforms, urging citizen involvement and revised school housing and term timing. Named individuals and local firms appear with court action and publication notes.

N. R. Robinson Carroll County Times Carroll Free Press Edwin R. Sharpe Foreman John K Roop William N Barrow Jesse R Griffin William A Sims Meredith B Spruck Fred Ward Thomas N West William C New John T Ferrell William M. Alten Josiah J Walker John C McGarity William A. Lyle John F Smith John M. Bonner James IL A Abercrombie John II. Shackelford Cosby J Barton Andrew J. Simmons James G Adamson Nathaniel Bell Gregory T Bowden

Debate on Prayer in Schools Sparks Opinion

A reader signs WY. D. Jones opposing mandatory church membership for teachers and public school prayer, arguing against constant display yet not opposing prayer entirely. He suggests writing on the subject and weighs the balance between ceremony and actual benefit.

WY. D. Jones

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