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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
1
The Census Bureau announced Georgia’s 1920 population as 2,898,601 with one enumeration district not returned. Ten years earlier the total was 2,609,121, marking a 10.9 percent growth, the smallest since 1870. The numeric increase was 284,480, showing slower growth than the prior decade but still sizable.
Convention schedule lists morning worship scripture reading from Convention Text Dout 6 6 7 and prayers by Rev B F Mize. Features talks by W B Candler Sr Holler Webb Snead and T F Sykes with reports, business and a music program ending with a banner award for largest Sunday School attendance. The event occurs at the Methodist church in Temple on Sunday August 8.
The Carroll County Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention at Temple Methodist Church on August 8 1920. New general superintendent B D Webb and young people’s superintendent WM Haller will participate. All county Sunday Schools will elect delegates and a lively attendance banner contest is anticipated with Sor Fellton holding the banner under new rules. A full program will be announced next week.
Mr and Mrs B M Long entertain at a dance in honor of Mrs C E Roop s house party on Dikio street Saturday evening. Fourteen couples attend with guests including Marion Long Lucile Long Mary Caulk and Caroline Stokes. Punch and sandwiches were served late.
Under the Noill primary law all candidates for state, congressional, judicial and county offices must pay entrance fee by August 15, 1920, for the September 8, 1920 primary. If not paid by that date, the candidate's name will be left off the ticket. 8 C, BOYKIN, Chairman.
Miss Annie Lee Beavers and Miss Wil lie Maude Bonner spent the past week end in Atlanta.
Eureka reports a fatal shooting last Friday as Jack Crawford killed Oliver Warren in front of H F Windom’s residence. Warren died instantly from a shotgun wound. Crawford surrendered and is jailed. Warren, a neighbor, was laid to rest at Narmony church in Alabama. the community mourns his loss.
A group of eight girls met at the courthouse corner at eight in the morning preparing for a four mile walk to Buck Creek. They rested at Mrs. Rhudy’s camp, built a fire, roasted weiners, and enjoyed lunch by a spring. After a swim attempt and scenic stroll, they rode back toward Buck Creek Station, paying for a return ride after hoping for a free trip. The excursion ends with plans for a longer trip Wednesday through Saturday.
Mrs. Mattie Cobb entertained the post office clerks and a few friends in honor of Mr and Mrs Humber Cheney at breakfast Sunday morning. Those attending included Mr and Mrs Humber Cheney, Mr and Mrs Bill Reese, Ava Betty Cobb Miss Inez Robison and Messrs Howell Jones Leonard Henson and Joe Chambers.
J M Millsap posts a mule buying event in Carrollton on Saturday August 7 for Hudson Mule Co. He invites sellers with top-quality mules, rejecting plugs and cheap stock, and notes the Stewarts and Fleming barn as the gathering point.
A man about 60 years old died suddenly while ploughing near Temple. His body was prepared for burial at home in the presence of relatives and friends. He was described as a kind neighbor and family man who took pride in his home, one of the county’s most beautiful, and leaves a large family and wide circle of friends to mourn his untimely death.
A tribute to Miss Martha Berry and the Martha Berry School in Rome Georgia. The article recounts her sacrifice and vision to educate mountain children, describes the campus growth to ninety three buildings and eight thousand acres, and urges Georgians to honor her by supporting the school during her lifetime.
Carrollton dropped three Grif fin games late last week but defeated DuGramge Keto on Monday to stay second, two and a half games behind Rome. The standings reflect a tight race at the top of the league with key homers and clutch hits shaping the near-rotation.
A Carroll County woman died instantly when her car collided head on with another vehicle on a South Carolina road. The victim, Mrs Annia Lou Ruark, daughter of Byrd Kelley, was killed when windshield shards caused a fatal neck injury. She and her husband had been visiting Carroll County.
Removal notice from Thornton's Market states relocation from Rome Street to No 11 Da fot Street, where City Bakery stood. It promises continued service with fresh produce and deli items under the new Depot Street address and phone number 41.
The Carrollton Circuit reports meetings at Center Point closed Monday. The session ran through Friday night. Striplings Chapel begins Saturday morning August 7 and Old Camp starts Saturday morning August 14.
The Bethel Camp Meeting at Bethel Camp Ground opens Thursday night August 18 and continues through the third Sunday. The event brings together worship, preaching, and community activities for attendees in the region.
Miss Annie Harman acted as hostess at her sister Mia Loftin's home Thursday evening for a cordial gathering honoring visitor Min afyr Wood of Haralson. A long guest list included Miss Jewel Robinson Thelma Bonner Charlie Holmes and many others. Games and contests filled the evening followed by a salad course served by Mrs Loftin assisted by Miss Harman.
Misa Wyolong Merrell entertained a number of little friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Merrell, Monday afternoon in honor of her eighth birthday.
Master Morris Leaf celebrated his thirteenth birthday Monday afternoon by entertaining a number of friends at the home of his parents on West Avenue.
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