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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

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Body Found in Chattahoochee Identified as Wilson in Carrollton

A decomposed body recovered from the Chattahoochee River at Columbus, Georgia, is identified as Mr. Wilson by undertaker verification. Wilson had moved from Carrollton to Franklin in December 1919 and was last seen near the river bridge amid rising floodwaters. The body, missing for about five months, will be shipped to Carrollton.

Chattahoochee Columbus Carrollton Newt Spence Carrollton Bank Wilson Spence Carrilton

Singing at Little Vine Church Sacred Harp Event

Sacred Harp singing at Little Vine church near Hulett on the third Sunday in May. Everyone is invited and asked to bring two well-filled baskets.

Little Vine Little Vine Church Hulett

Set of Tire Tubes Sale Prices Listed

A short term offer presents low sale figures for tire and tube sets. Sizes 20x38 to 32x38 and others are listed with our prices significantly under the stated figures. The ad emphasizes limited time availability and the new tire line introduction.

Burwell Farmers Enjoy Fine Weather and Visits

The Burwell area reports good weather for farming. Visitors from Atlanta include Lake Hearn Kelley Tug gle who spent the latter part of the week here. W. M. D. Jeter and Mrs. Jeter hosted guests from Atlanta Saturday and Sunday. Local residents rode out Sunday afternoon while others motored to Carrollton and Bowdon Sunday night.

Lake Hearn Kelley Tuggle Atlanta W. M. D. Jeter W. J. Barnes Grady Jeter Weyman Craven Bowdon Murnette Copeland Kate Graca Hearn

Singing at Holly Springs First Sunday in June

Notice invites singers and lovers of sacred music to Holly Springs on the first Sunday in June. Bring well-filled baskets and join in two good times to praise God for His blessings.

Holly Springs

All Day Singing at Lowell on Third Sunday in May

An all day singing event is set for Lowell on the third Sunday in May inviting all cad singers and music lovers. Attendees are reminded to bring their well fitted lasiots.

Lowell

Building Up a Country Town Social Progress and Agriculture

A historical note argues that country towns must offer fair opportunities to keep youth, not just attract factories. Emphasizing agricultural development, banks and boards of trade support Farm Bureau programs, crop and animal specialty training, and seasonal agricultural education. Local bankers report funding hogs, cattle shows, and dairy product ventures to boost regional production and employment.

Wille Boards of Trade Atkens

Bryan to Attend San Francisco Convention in July

The article explains William J. Bryan’s path to the San Francisco convention, noting he won a Nebraska delegate spot by securing support from Republican women in a Democratic primary. It describes Nebraska’s primary quirks, party identification rules, and contrasts Nebraska practices with Georgia voting traditions in a local Macon telegraph wire.

William J. Bryan San Francisco Hitchcock Nebraska Stare Borge Lawa William J Bryan San Fransico Georgia Macon ‘Tela

Gray's Band Presents Second Concert at Civic Hall

Gray's Band will give another concert Sunday afternoon at 4 00 o'clock in civic hall. The audience was well pleased with the first concert and the band boys have decided to repeat the performance.

Gray Civ Hall Band Boys

Jesse B. Martin Dies at 30 in Carrollton Home

Jesse B. Martin age 30 died last Thursday at his parents home from a stroke of paralysis on Carrollton R D 3. He was buried Friday at Stripling's Chapel.

Jesse B. Martin Carrollton R. P. D Stripling

Local Religious Meeting Sought by Lay Leaders and Pastors

A fragmented notice calls laymen and pastors to a church gathering at 2:30 PM. The message mentions pastors and the Tay eminutee along with an executive sommutes and Kour-Minute eter, signaling an organized church session or committee meeting.

Burfett Wyliamont Fahersnels Church Sary Hiresfocce

Meeting at Carrollton Baptist Church May 2 and Memorial Day remarks

The Carrollton area notes a May 2 Sunday service with early worship and a 7 30 pulpit address by Parrott, Bunnstment and Wu Matation of Georgia. Memorial Day featured Clifford Walker on education, roads and reforms. District prayer meetings across Maple Westview Rome College Newnan Dixie and Depot districts are planned for May with aim of one meeting per district weekly.

Georgia Maple Westview H. O. Lovvorn Rome Street A. K. Snead College Street H. Huff Cedar Street EH. A. Merrell Newnan Street J. A. Rhody Dixie Street H. J. Goodwyn Depot-South-Longview T. A. Herndon

Sub Committee Maintains Primary Rule Adherence

The Atlanta sub committee of the Btoto Executive Committee will declare results of the presidential primary and uphold Torrath resolutions from February 6. It will enforce rules for the primary and convention, with May 11 as a key date for declaring county results. John W. Stam mond serves as a signatory.

Atlanta Nwh-Committee Btoto Executive Committee Torrath Committan of Savon Ate Elinir Tranantanion Oal John W. Stammond

Protracted Meeting Practices At Local Churches

A Presbyterian church outlines Sabbath schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 and public worship at 11 for members attending the Tabernacle Baptist protracted meeting. No evening service. Ladies Society to meet May 6 7 at Nachpolois Institute with Mrs Henders on representing the group. May studies focus on Foreign Missions and Mexican country study. home mission for foreign speaking people. Mission Study class meets Monday at 3 30 with Mrs Henderson to study chapter 7.

Tabernacle Baptist Church Tabernacle Church Ladies’ Presbyterial Society Nachopolos Institute Mra. W. R. Henderson C. K. Henderson

Day's Carousal Ends in Killing

Danielsyillg April 27. James Graham is dead and his brother in law Toombs ridgua ia hall for his shooting on four warrants results from a spree of drinking and cursing. Witnesses are all relatives. Preliminary not held. Two men and several others drank all day at Joseph Loonoy home. Bridges knocked down Longy. Graham tried to pull Bridges away. A pistol fired missed, then Bridges drew to hand over, shot through Graham's heart and killed him instantly. Bridges surrendered claiming self defense and Graham was his best friend.

Danielsyillg James Graham Inlaw Toombs Ridgua Ia Hall Wapy Stleania Hoya Josiph Loonoy Bridges Loohoy Graham Sheriff's Office Tridge Tiounie Graham Bridgem

Watson and Smith Forces Likely to Unite at Convention

The state convention in Atlanta on May 28 appears to push Anti-League reformers toward a Watson Smith coalition. Observers see the path to results through a united front, with strategists noting the potential for a major realignment.

Watson Smith Atlanta

Georgian political debates linger into May stages

A fragmented political column analyzes Palmer, Senator Smith, and party strategy as May 18 looms. It warns party unity and clean politics while noting tensions between commitments to the League and delegate alignments amid Georgia political theatre.

League Palmer Ine Java Aristotle Georgia Politica

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