LaGrange Wins Fourth District In School Meet
LaGrange captured the Join Cup with 41 points as the Fourth District school meet closed. Newnan scored 40 and Carrollton 39. Stevens led in multiple events for LaGrange, with teammates placing in sprints, hurdles, jumps, vault, and literary contests.
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Lagrange
Stevens
Accond
Wallace
West Point
Murphy
Firest
Moore
Sonond
Chipley
Palmisono
Weat Point
Onusey
La‘Grange
Goldwise
Newnan
Snead
Carrollton
Virat
Point
Nownan
Walker
Adamsom
Bowdon
Wirst
Carpenter
Strickland
Davis
Dunlap
Polo
Pearce
Carroll Tom
Parham
Greenville
Post
Meacham
Parker
Carroll
Johnson
Woat Point
Miss Wadsom
Misa Bullard
Mias Orr LaGrange
Miss Bagley
Misa Bass
Miss Mitchell
Arnall
Sonoia
Moasie
Virst
Miss Clark
Mr. Perry
de Jurnette
M. Boelling
Weat
Breege
Ware
Miss Redwine
Miss Col‘Tier
Manchester
Miss Houston
Tribute to Confederate Heroes in Carrollton Memorial Day
Carrollton honored Confederate veterans with a well staged memorial day program by the U D Os. Hon. Clifford Walker of Monroe gave the oration while Rev W H Cooper offered prayer. Walker spoke on good roads schools all American citizenship and current topics. Hundreds of attendees including school children relatives and descendants joined a procession to the cemetery where graves were decorated with flowers and flags. The Veterans were escorted to the Stewart building for a generous luncheon by the J D C ad.
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Carrollton
U D. O's
Clifford Walker
Monroe
W. H. Cooper
First Methodist Church
Walker
Lee
Stewart
J.D. C.ad
Rev Joel B Hardigree to Preach at Christian Church
The district evangelist Rev Joel B Hardigree will preach at the Christian Church on Sunday morning and evening May 2 1920. A full attendance is urged.
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Joel B. Hardigree
Christian Church
Gray's Band Concert at City Hall Sunday Afternoon
Gray's Band will present another favorite concert at City Hall Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Local music group offers a light program with well known tunes and crowd pleasing selections.
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Gray
City ‘Hall
Bledsoe Property Sells For 29750 At Athens Auction
The T C Bledsoe property on Alabama Street sold this morning through Donier Land Co of Athens Ga for 29750. Purchases included Glenn Holmes for Lot 7 47000 Lot 6 Coca Cola plant to J L Kaylor 5100 Lot 5 vacant to John Martin 1500 Lot 1 vacant to E T Chaney 2000 Lot 2 vacant to E T Chaney 2000 Lot 3 vacant to Young Houseworth 1800 Lot 4 vacant to E T Cheney 1500 Lot 10 home place to Glenn Holmes 5275 Lot 9 mule barn to Walter Cobb 2300 Lot 8 mule shed to Tom Burks 1250.
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T. C. Bledson
Alanabama Street
Donier Land Co
Athens
Alabama Street
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Glenn Holmes
J. L. Kaylor
John Martin
E. T. Chaney
Young Houseworth
E. T. Cheney
Walter Cobb
Tom Burks
Cliff Hanson
Tyson
B, Russell
J. A. Maloof
Joel Cowart
G. F. Samples
E. ©. Danson
T. J. Fountain
H. R. Lambert
J. J, Kilgore
J. N. Johnson
Miss Addie
Walker
G. P. Neill
Marguerite Jones
C. H. Baldwin
B. Upshaw
W. C. Brock
Carroll Oy Elects Delegates to San Francisco Meet
The Carroll county delegation selection lists Geo. W. Burnett Carrollton J O Holloway Carrollton L Holloway Ol er J B F Carrott Villa Rica and alternates Rev W P Cumbie Tyus J J Holloway Carrollton Dr Gee W Burnett Whitesburg Robert Wynn Carrollton for the June 10 meeting to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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Oratia Doagacsig
San Francisco
Geo. W. Burnett
Carrollton
J. O. Holloway
L. Holloway
Oler
J. BF. Carrott
Villa Rica
W. P. Cumbie
Tyus
J. J. Holloway
Dr. Gee
W. Burnett
Whitesburg
Robert Wynn
Tabernacle Singing Draws Large Sunday Audience
The Tabernacle Sunday afternoon singing drew a large crowd. The quartet featured Tollton route 3 tenor Ernest B, bass W N Gaynor, Car Bailey Whitesburg alto Mrs J H Lipscomb and soprano Mrs T A Duncan Whitesburg. A community singing is scheduled for the fourth Sunday evening at the Tabernacle Carrollton inviting all music lovers.
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Tabernacle
Tollton
Route 3
Ernest B
W. N. Gaynor
Car- Baily
Whitesburg
J. H. Lipscomb
T. A. Duncan
Carrollton
Loafing and Living Slogan Urges Work to Curb Costs
A local editorial argues high living costs must be tackled by widespread work and sweat from every man. A separate classified ad offers a 11 year old farm horse, about 1000 pounds, sound and gentle, for $125 from H. B. Portwood of Carrollton, 23 W Center St, phone 278.
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Portwood
Carrollton
Center St
Carroll County Trade Board launches renewed membership drive
The Carroll County Trade Board began a renewal and extension campaign after a successful initial program. Director and secretary manager Comer reported strong accomplishments and urged financial support to broaden activities for the coming year. State Senator E T Steed and Rep John T Hixon spoke, praising the board’s value as a county and commercial body as doctors, farmers, and manufacturers joined in. More than a fourth of next year’s membership goals were reached by session’s end.
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Carroll Count
Goa
W M Robinson thanks friends for support in letter
W M Robinson writes to thank four friends and supporters for campaign backing. He laments insults from opponents, notes information leaks to rivals, and pledges to finish his term while treating everyone with love and courtesy.
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W. M. Robinson
Primary election held in Heard County
United States coverage notes Heard County held its primary election with local races decided. Officials report turnout data and results from precincts across the county.
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Heard County
Carroll County Fair Campaign for October
The notice promotes Georgia county fair efforts in October promising premium prizes for exhibits and club work, free trips to Washington DC and other sites, a large library for a school district, and a pledge to exclude gambling and immoral shows. It urges community support and names W. T. Henry and a request for G. W. Cook's address.
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Georgia
Washington, D. C
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Lookout Mountain
Carroll
W.T. Henry
Cyclone devastates Banks county killing and wounding many
A severe cyclone swept across Banks and Franklin counties last week, destroying more than 30 houses and barns. Six people were killed, numerous injuries reported, and families like the Hardys and Sanderses suffered total ruin with homes uninhabitable and belongings scattered.
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Franklin Counties
Free Press
Eks
Dy Tome
M. UC. Sanders
Banks
Franklin
Hardy
Chandler
Banks County
Tomily
PRESS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS MAY 1
The Georgia Press Association executive committee will meet on Saturday May 1 on the mezzanine of the Ansley hotel in Atlanta. President J Kelley Simmons called the meeting to arrange details for the summer annual in Carrollton. Members include J Kelley Simmons O E Benns H M Stanley Ralph Mocks Rush Burton and O A Brumby. Delegations from Tallapoona Bawdon Douglasville Rome and others are expected to attend to invite members to visit their towns after Carrollton.
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Georgia Press Association
Ansley
Atlanta
J. Kelley Simmons
Carrollton
J. Kelly Simmons
0. E. Benns
H. M. Stanley
Ralph Mocks
Rush Burton
Memorial Day at Mt Zion May the 1st
Memorial exercises will be held at Mt. Zion next Saturday. G W Elliott will preach the memorial sermon. The trustees meet at 9 30 for inspection of the cemetery and to receive bids for the ensuing year. Bring baskets and flowers for decoration. H M Earnest Society Board of Trustees.
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Mt. Zion
Hey
G. W. Elliott
H. M. Earnest
Soc
Bord
Tivateos
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting in Carrollton
A Democratic Executive Committee meeting for Carroll County will be held in the courthouse at Carrollton Georgia on Saturday May 10 at 10 o clock in the morning. Chairman Borie presides with secretary Joly Soneenarts assisting.
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Democratic Execnutive Committee
Carroll County
Carrollton
Bps Borie
Holloway Aims for Carroll County Ordinary Office
J J Holloway announces candidacy for Carroll County Ordinary after Col Millican resignation, with a formal announcement to follow. The Commerce News reports a cyclone near Homer causing fatalities and property loss, noting multiple storms in Banks County last month.
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Carroll County
Col. W. J. Millican
J. J. Holloway
Homer
Mt. Pleasant Church
Banks County
Hardy
Commerce News
Georgia Sunday School Convention Call in Atlanta 1920
Prof M L Brittain issues official call to Sunday School workers across 155 counties and clergy urging attendance at the annual Georgia Sunday School Association convention in Atlanta at Wesley Memorial Church June 15 16 and 17 1920 The program features leading educators from Georgia and beyond with free sessions and reduced railroad rates via certificate plan for the round trip from various cities including Evans ton and Cincinnati plus appearances by Dr George H Betts Mrs Elizab eth Williams Ludlow Mr D H Marbury and Prof E O Excell among others.
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M. L. Brittain
Provident of Georgia Sunday School Association
Atlantac
Georgia
Wesley Memorial Church
Atlanta
John A. Manget
Joseph Broughton
Marion Melfuil
George H. Botts
D. H. Marbury
Geesend
Office of the Association
Sheen
Dr. Goo
H. Betts
Evanaton
Marbury
Birmingham
Ala
Mra
Elizabeth
Williams Ludlow
Rock Island
Tfl
D. Webb
Spartanburg
Mary B. Moxcoy
Cincinatti
Ohio
Leroy Dakin
Charleston
W. V
Prof
Excell
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Airdome Theatre
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Bledsoe
Carroll Oy
the Tabernacle Singing
Carroll County Trade Board
M. Robinson
United States
Tha
Mitchell Palmer
Botecarapane
Hoke Smith
Thos. E. Watson
Sess Beere
Young Miller
H. L. Taylor
Bladso Sree
BR. Woo
Tl. A. Miller
Ib. Bevis
J. T. Cutrar
C. Z. Eady
H. L. Hendrick
Ags
G. W. Cook
Els
Willie
Ree
Ethel
Vota
Polk Thompson
Pratt Hardy
Blackwell
Sylvester Carter
Press Association
Democratic Executive Committee
Joly
Soneenarts
J.J. Holloway
Brittain
Kg. Ateeea
M. L. Brittali
Georgia Sunday School
Charlie Copeland
the Peoples Bank
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