Cotton meeting of Carroll County farmers Saturday
The Georgia Cotton Growers Cooperative Association plans a large contract sign-up meeting in Carroll County at 10 o'clock Saturday. Hon. Charles S Barrett, chairman of the state organization, is expected to speak after a rapid return from Washington. The drive targets signing farmers to gather 1500 bales already pledged and to recruit six non signers per signer as part of a statewide push into northeast and southeast Georgia with Carroll County set to be a leading point.
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Atlanta
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association
Carroll County
Georgia
Charles 8. Barrett
Washington
Ambition and Hope Beyond Obstacles, Ancient Adage
A fragment reflecting on ambition and belief in distant equality. It urges keeping goals where they are and trusting that beyond present limits lies achievement, urging steadfast pursuit of ideals despite doubts. The quoted aphorism frames perseverance as moral resolve rather than failure.
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Alps
Italy
James M. Hewitt Dies in Atlanta at 78
James M. Hewitt died in Atlanta on Friday August 12 at age 78 and was buried in West View cemetery. Born near Villa Rica, he served as Carroll County sheriff for 18 to 20 years in the 1870s. In 1892 he moved to Atlanta and worked as a private detective. Survived by two sons and a second wife.
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James M. Hewitt
Atlanta
West View
Villa Riea
Carroll County
Death of J B Huckeba A Carroll County Stalwart
Mr J B Huckeba died Sunday at 8 am at his Center Street home in Carrollton aged 75 76. A Confederate veteran and longtime Lowell area resident he leaves wife Callie Stallings Huckeba and daughter Mrs Ben Chambers. Funeral at New Lebanon Baptist Church Monday with large attendance.
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Center Street
J. B. Huckebs
Quitar
Carroll County
Lowells
Callie Stallings
Happy Union
Ben Chambers
Carrollton
Huckeba
Thease
Jesus Christ
New Lebanon
Baptist Church
W.W.R
Boy Found Slain in Western City Possibly Georgian
A body found slain near Norman Oklahoma is believed by Dr J E Whitten of Cullman Alabama to be a Georgian youth named Joe Harris. A letter found on the dead boy’s clothes from his mother may identify him and prompt broader parental inquiries.
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Norman
Okla
the Constitution
J. E. Whitten
Cullman
Aln
Joe Harris
Carrollton
Whitten
Oklahoma
Carrollton Election Announcement for Mayor and Councilmen
To the voters of Carrollton Georgia we announce for reelection subject to the primary Mayor A K Snead and councilmen T H Merrell M M Halloum J P Travis T W Moore Aug 15 1921 Carrollton Ga.
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Carroll
A. K, Snead
T. H, Merrell
M. M. Halloum
J. P, Travis
T. W. Moore
Carrollton
First Open Boll Cotton Brought to Office by Meeks
The first open boll of new cotton was brought to this office last week. It was grown by Mr. B. M. Meeks of Clem district. Meeks estimates a fair crop and about one third of a bale per acre, with no fertilizers used.
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8. M. Meeks
Clem
Miss Ruth Steed Resigns to Join Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
On August 1 Miss Ruth Steed resigned as secretary of the Carroll County Trade Board to take effect September 1. She will move to Atlanta to work as assistant secretary at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Prof Loo 8 Trimble elected to succeed her, now resident of Carrollton, formerly Mt Zion Seminary principal, set to start September 1.
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Ruth Steed
Carroll County Trade Board
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Loo
Trimble
Miss Steed
Carrollton
Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion Seminary For A Number of Years. Mr. Trimble
Snake bites preacher and his brother in revival
In Nauvoo Alabama William Edmonds and his brother Rev Albert Edmonds are seriously ill after a copperhead bite during a revival near here Friday night. The preacher had claimed believers were immune to venom and invited others to handle the snake as a demonstration. A giant copperhead was captured and brought to the meeting.
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Nauvoo
Ala
William’ Edmonds
Albert Edmonds
Mr. Edwards
William Edmonds
A Trip to Bowdon by Invitation
By invitation last Saturday morning we rode in Judge Adamson's Ford with School Superintendent Wv D Whatley to Bowdon. Bowdon College had received a $15 000 appropriation and Judge Adamson, a trustee, discussed plans for another year with local authorities. The work was not finished and another meeting will be held Saturday.
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Judge Adamson
Ford
Wv. D. Whatley
Bowdon
Bowdon College
Carrollton and Griffin to clash in three at Ponce Park
The Atlanta Bugs schedule three games at Ponce de Leon Park against Carrollton and Griffin Thursday Friday and Saturday in a fight for the cellar championship Griffin is favored to win the series as the two others chase the last place in the standings
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Atlanta Baseball Bugs
Carrollton
Griffin
Ponce de Leon Park
Carrollton Defeats Rome In Epic 4-2 Victory
In a standout game Carrollton beat Rome 4 to 2. Carrollton tallied 12 hits to Rome’s 11 with one error each. Walton and Bruner starred in the infield while Moore and Little Shuttle collected multiple hits. Hathaway held the mound, Taylor anchored the keystone, and Bruner’s fielding and hard hitting were highlights.
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Rome
Carrollton
Walton
Bruner
Taylor
Revival at Lowell Methodist Church Opens with Rev B H Smith
At 7 30 p m Thursday August 18 the annual revival begins at Lowell Methodist church with new song books. Rev B H Smith of Manchester will preach. He is described as educated and consecrated. Services also at 11 a m and 7 30 p m daily. W A Woodruff, P C.
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Lowell Methodist Church
B. H. Smith
Manchester
W. A. Woodruff
P. Cc
Boy Scout Meeting Scheduled by Rufus Smith
A meeting of all boys interested in Boy Scout work is requested to assemble in the Trade Board rooms at 5 oclock p m Wednesday. Scoutmaster Rufus Smith signs the notice.
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Office of the Trade Board
Rufus Smith
A Henry to Direct Singing at First Baptist Next Week
Athens music leader T Arthur Henry is invited to direct nong services at First Baptist during the annual protracted meeting. He arrives Monday and stays through Sunday, carrying a state wide reputation in song service and evangelistic work with the State Baptist convention. Henry recently moved to Athens and hails from Jackson county with a history of producing skilled men.
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T. A. Henry
THE
First Baptist
T. Arthur Henry
Athens
First Baptist Church
Henry
State Baptist Convention
Jackson County
Atote
All Star Georgia State League Club Picks
The author names a star team from the Georgia State League, highlighting Morrow of Rome and Hager of La Grange as catchers. He ranks pitchers Allen, Williamson, Dates, and Kenneman, with Schmidt at shortstop and Brenner and Overton as top infielders. Outfield selections include Tucker, Herndon, and Moore, with Walten as a versatile utility player.
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Morrow
Rome
Hager
la Grange
Allen
Williamson
Griffin
John William Henry Kenneman
Schmidt
Brenner
Lindale
Overton
Kane
Thrasher
Herndon
Tucker
J. Smith
Moore
Barber
Cadartown
Office Offers Full Supply of Legal Blanks
A local office advertises a complete stock of legal blanks of all kinds available for purchase or use, promising ready access to standardized forms for court filings contracts and other official needs.
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Carrollton, Ga
L. C. Mandeville, Pres
C. A. Lyle
Alonzo
Howard
Sen
Harris
Seema
Yonga
Joseph
Edith
Ruth
Clarence
Vanga
Helen
Joe
Yanga
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Snake Bites
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Hathaway
Lowell
BOY Scout Meeting
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