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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

4

Buy at Home Message to Carroll County From Local Paper

The Carroll Free Press urges residents to spend locally, arguing Sears Roebuck and other mail order houses drain money from Carroll County. It cites an estimated 65 million dollars spent with Sears in six months, urging support for home merchants and local printing to keep wealth circulating locally.

Sears, Roebuck & Co Chicago Adam's Sears, Roebuck & Ge Sears, Roebuck & Go Carroll County

Georgia Governors Race Rumors Tip Hardman Momentum

A compilation from Butler Tierald and neighboring papers tracks shifts in support for Dr. J G Hardman and Hugh Dorsey in Georgia's gubernatorial contest. Editors debate likely nominees, county counts, and campaign strategies, with Hardman praised as a strong, issue focused candidate while Dorsey faces scrutiny over pardons and railroad ties.

Butler Herald Harris Pottle Hugh Dorsey L. & N. Railroad Dr. Hardman

Political sentiment figures in Banks County hotel crowd

Prof. Ledford of the Southern Hotel at Lula notes Walling supporters favor Hardman in the state slate. Macon News cites Dorsey’s circle swing as creating voter enthusiasm, but recalls past overhype ending in weak results, suggesting Dorsey may fare similarly.

Banks County Journal BR. A. Ledford Ledford Southern Luln le S Walling Hardman Macon Dorsey

Local merchants urged to spend money at home

A local call for readers to support home businesses by spending money locally, urging stronger community backing and unity to boost the home economy.

Social News From Stripling and Nearby Towns

Miss Sara McClure of Athanta spent a week with her sister Mrs W W Marlin Miss Agnes Cunningham of Atwinia is the guest of Miss Effie Duey Miss Sara McClure of Atlanta is home for vacation Lena and Johnnie Smith of Bowdon visit relatives here Mr and Mrs Jim Creel and daughter Maude of Memphis after two weeks here depart for Decatur Alabama Agnes Cunningham and Eff Duffey visited Carrollton last night Evelyn Raglane visits at Aunt Mrs Johnny Reid in Mt Zion Lyn Cumbie and Clark Mosley of Tyus motor to Stripling Sunday A vard party by Miss Effie Duiley for Miss Cunningham was pleasant Master Penn Brook visits his grandparents this week Mr and Mrs Stanson Cagle welcome a new boarder a girl Miss Inez Walker of Carrollton and cousin Miss Lena agle

Sara McClure Athanta W. W. Marlin Agnes Cunningham Atwinia Effie Duey Sara McClue Atlanta Lena Johnnie Smith Bowdon Jim Creel Maude Memphis Tenn Relleves Devatur Alabama Efe Duffey Carrollton Evelyn Raglane Johnny Reid ML Zion Lyn Cumbie Clark Mosley Tyus Stripling Effie Duiley Miss Cunningham

Wallace Reunion Marks 65th Birthday Celebration

Last Saturday July 29 marked the sixth birthday of Mr. Jesse M. Wallace and the Wallace reunion, an annual gathering. About seventy five attendees, including children and grandchildren, joined Mrs. Wallace and guests Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Embry and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cooper for a day of feasting and fruit, with one son absent due to sickness.

Jesse M. Wallace Cooper J. H W. Cooper

For Sale or Exchange One Q room House on Maple Street

For sale or exchange a one room house and large plot on Maple Street. Will sell or exchange for a farm. Inquire at Free Press office under the name J. 6-15-11.

Maple Street

Application to Probate Will in Carroll County

Mrs Minnie Adams of Ocala Florida and others apply for probate in solemn form of the will of Kate Embry Merrell of Carroll County. Heirs at law are notified to show cause by the first Monday in August 1916 why the probate should not be granted. July 6 1916 W J Millican Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County Minnie Adams Ocala Fla Nellie Gailbreath Williston Kittie Dees Irwin W. J. Millican

Letters of Administration for H G Hagan in Carroll County Georgia

J L Lovvorn filed for permanent letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of H G Hagan, late of Carroll County. Citations summon all concerned, kin, and creditors to show cause before the first Monday in August why the application should not be granted. This July 5, 1916.

Georgia Carroll County J. L. Lovvorn Said County H. G. Hagan H. P. Beck W. J. Millican J. BR. Fleming J. C. Stallings

Guardianship sale for minor Levans heirs-at-law

Mrs. S M Levans guardian for Emmett Mae Levans and James E Levans applies to sell land belonging to the minors to finance support and maintenance. All parties are cited to show cause before the judge on or before the first Monday in August 1910. Dated July 6 1916.

Georgia Carroll County S. M. Levans Emmett Mae Levans James E. Levans J. E. Levans W. J. Millican

Dismissal From Administration of Estate Request

J Br Fleming as administrator of the estate of J C Stallings seeks discharge. Citizens with cause to show must appear by the first Monday in August 1916. Dated July 5, 1916.

Year's Support for Eva Mote in C R Mote Estate

Mrs Eva Mote applies for twelve months support for herself and her three minor children from the estate of her deceased husband C R Mote. Appraisers report filed. All kin and creditors are cited to show cause by the first Monday in August why the application should not be granted. July. W J Millican Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County Eva Mote Said C. R. Mote W.J. Millican

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