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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Zome Street 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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