Meeting of High School Building Committee August Meeting
The High School Building Committee heard from architect Hentz after reviewing engineers reports and a topo map. He outlined a plan to fit future additions, emphasize economy and permanence, and promised detailed drawings plus a building concept picture in about four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Snead
L. K. ‘Smith
T. W. Moore
M. M. Hallam
J. P. Travis
J. N. Haddock
H. F. Hentz
Aged Negro Found Dead in Field Near Carrollton
Anthony Hutchins a colored man, about 76, was found dead in his field near the Shady Grove community, seven miles from Carrollton. He had been missing since Tuesday morning. Sheriff W A Garrett Deputy Braswell Boyd and Coroner Stallings held a inquest Wednesday night. verdict: death from natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hutchins
Sundow
W. A. Garrett
Braswell Boyd A
Stallinga
Shady Grove
Carrollton
Singing School to Close With Concert
Professor T. B. Mosley will close his singing school Friday night at 7 30 with a concert. No visitors wanted next week, but everyone is invited to attend the concert. There are no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Mosley
Bath
Roopville Man Tom Argo Dies After Blood Poisoning
Roopville area resident Tom Argo died Saturday after several weeks of blood poisoning. He was about 40 years old and lived four miles from Roopville. He was buried at Oak Grove in the South on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Argo
NomO Fisher Dodges Sunday Gunfire in Town
Sunday afternoon Nomo Fisher faced three gunshots from J B Almon during a dispute over a garage bill. Fisher dodged into Almon’s garage then fled as shots fired down Tanner and Newnan streets missed him but struck a brick wall. Police jailed him briefly. fines released on bond and a ticket to appear in court next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomo Fisher
J. B. Almon
Fisher
Mr. Almon
Almon
Tanner Street
Newnan Street
Newnan
Ed Cheney
Nemo
Nomo
Carrollton Beats Rome 5 4 In Tight Game
Carrollton won the final game against Rome 5 to 4 with Reis delivering solid pitching allowing seven hits. Barber starred with two singles and a triple while making several key fielding plays. Moore Shulte and Barber highlighted the outfield, with Jesmer Taylor Bruner and Walton steady infield defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Rome
Reis
Barber
Moore
Shulte
Jesmer
Taylor
Bruner
Walton
Atyla
Man Killed in Train Accident Near Birmingham
Mr. B. Kinney, formerly of Carrollton, was killed accidentally by a train at Rock Springs near Birmingham, Alabama, between eleven and twelve last Monday morning. Funeral and interment were at Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. ©. Kinney
Carrollton
Rock Springs
Birmingham
Ala
Temple
Dr Bledsoe Purchases Crane Home As Crane Plans Move
Dr. Harry T. Bledsoe bought the A. B. Crane home last December but Mr. Crane has occupied it since. On September 1, Mr. Crane will move to rooms at Mr. Cecil Boykin’s on Rome Street.
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Harry T. Bledsoe
Crane
Cecil Boykin
Rome Street
Body of James S. Wallace to Arrive Here This Month
The remains of James S. Wallace, who died in France on September 10, 1918, while with the American Expeditionary Forces, will arrive here in late August for re interment. Wallace, son of a Carroll County man, served in the mechanical department of the army. His body will reach Hoboken around August 25 and be sent here promptly.
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James 8
Walla
France
Wallace
Carroll County
Georgia
Mechanical Department
Army Forces
Hoboken
Death of E M Smith of Heard County at 78
Mr E M Smith aged 78 died at his Heard county home on Tuesday. Funeral at Caney Head church with Masonic honors. A longtime member of Caney Head M E Church South and a Mason for over 60 years. Born in Coweta, moved to Carroll with family, Confederate veteran in Company K Captain Walker. Survived by seven sons including J L and Willis, brothers A J Smith, sisters Mary Smith and Mrs James Craven, and Mrs Reaborn Legans. Description notes his Carrollton years and family ties.
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E. M. Smith
Heard County
Caney Head Church
Church Yard
W.A. Woodrift
Respville
Caney Head
M. E. Church
South
Carrollton
Griffin
J. L
Carroll
General Assembly of Georgia
Willis
Ity
John
Albert
A. J. Smith
Misa Mary Smith
Mia
James Craven
Roopville
Mesa
Reaborn
Legans
Tyus
Bia
Mr. Smith
J. I
Monument proposed along Bankhead Highway in Alamance area
At the sixth annual Bankhead National Highway Association meeting in Greensboro NC in 1921 the Woman's commission urged a monument on the Bankhead Highway battlefield in Alamance county then Orange county NY where General Light Horse Harry Lee defeated forces to aid American independence. North Carolina societies endorse the plan and fund raising, with Senators Lea Overman and Rep J M Steadman pledging joint bills in Congress to authorize the monument along the Washington to San Diego route.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bankhead National Highway Association
Greensboro
N. C
Woman’s Commission
Bankhead Highway
Alamance County
Orange County
N. Y
Harry Lee
Gulford
North Carolina
Benéshaw Cameron
Rountrea
North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati
Colonial Dames of America
Confederation of Women’s Clubs
Hollingsworth fatally shot by Black man in Carroll County
Eyewitness reports describe a fatal shooting Tuesday evening near Hollingsworth’s home in Centralhutulee Carrollton area. The assailant, Looney Boykin, fired five times after a confrontation about alleged lies, striking Hollingsworth in the jaw neck shoulder side and leg before fleeing. Hollingsworth died within minutes. The suspect remains at large as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Centralhutulee
Domrd County
Boykin
Philip ‘Alman
Carrollton
Heard County
Negra
Masonic Convention Attains Notable Success in Carrollton
Carroll County Masons celebrate a successful convention with over four hundred attendees. Notables include Grand Senior Warden James D. Hamrick and officers William J. Aldridge and Edwin A. Merell. Delegates anticipate continued growth and plan an August 1922 meeting at Carroll Lodge No. 69 in Newnan.
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Carral County
James D. Hamrick
Grand Lodges of
Georgia
Harry Moore
Daniel Br, Brock
J. W
W. G. Foster
Pierce Baskin
William C. Cobb
Rufus A. Smith
Edwin A. Merrell
William J. Aldridge
W. M
L. P. Beck
B. L. Camp
Edwin A. Merell
Warren
Lee Stead
Homer Upchurch
Charlie Morgan
Bowdon
Carroll County
Newnan
Carroll Lodge
Carrollton
Wilson Visits New Law Offices in Washington
August 17 Washington Woodrow Wilson made his first appearance yesterday at his law offices here his friends said the former president showed signs of improved physical condition during the visit indicating ongoing recovery and stepping back into public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Mr and Mrs Amos Stephens Move to Fitzgerald
Mr and Mrs Amon Stephens and their baby son left last week for Fitzgerald where Mr Stephens has accepted the principalship of the high school. The Fitzgerald high school enrolled about 400 pupils with 32 teachers last year. Mr Stephens was formerly with the Williams Pritchard Grocery Co on Dixie street. Both Stephenses are popular here and many friends regret their departure. A number of farewell parties were given for Mrs Stephens. The town wishes them joy and happiness in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon Stephens
Fitzgerald
Stephens
Stephone
Williama-Pritchard Grocery Co
Dixie Street
Mrs. Stephens
In Honor Of Miss Adams Miss Clara Doll Adama Guest List
Edgar Johnson hosted a banco party Wednesday morning in Covington in honor of Miss Adams. The house featured pink fosca and brown eyed Susans. After the games a salad course was served. Guests included numerous local and Birmingham residents.
November's Fatal Reputation Weds Singers to November
A brief note notes November as a month linked to singer deaths, citing its reputation for claiming notable vocalists. It mentions many famous singers dying in November, implying historic patterns without listing specific individuals or events.
Haynes of Villa Rica Dies Sudden in Barn
H. W. Haynes a farmer from Villa Rica was found dead in his barn Monday night. An inquest, led by Coroner Stallings with Sheriff Garrett and Deputy Braswell Boyd, returned a verdict of death from natural causes. He was about 65 years old and survived by a wife and five children.
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H. W. Haynes
Villa Rica
Wteasl
Stallings
W. A. Garrett
Braswell Boyd
Ife
Gov Hardwick signs new cooperative marketing law
Atlanta August 16 Governor Hardwick signed the new Co operative Marketing law designed for cooperative marketing as proposed by Senator J H Mills during the latest legislative session The measure mirrors a California act and legalizes the Georgia Cotton Growers Co operative Association membership contracts and organization plan as it forms in the state The law aligns with similar measures already enacted in five Southern states and marks an important shift for farm marketing efforts through cooperative groups
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Atlanta
Farmora
California
Georgia
Hardywick
J. H. Mills
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association
Moon Drifts From Calculated Sky Path Says Satrano Mers
An observation by Satrano Mers notes the moon appears to drift away from its expected orbit for an unexplained reason. The report frames the anomaly as a calculated shift in celestial position without a known cause.
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ROOPVILLE_MAN
DR. Bledsoe
Spenders
U. S
Susan
Citizens Bank
Carrollton, GA
James S. Wallace
Wilson
Amos Stephens
Miss Adams
J.D. Hamrick
M.D. Bye
Malcolm G. Hamrick
Optometrist
Carrollton Drug Co
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