Spelling Contest Puts Meeks Ahead In Narrow Match
Friday night a spelling contest drew 24 participants with two sides led by judges James Beall and A J Turner. The event ended with Columbus A Meeks winning candy and James Beall receiving a booby prize after a tense word battle.
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CK. Henderson
James Beall
A. J. Turner
M. M. Bradley
Ralph Meeks
Ivy Beall
FM. Camp
M. M Bradley
Mr. Harris
We Griffin
A. A. Simonton
WW. Baskin
Ralph Brown
Lurlie Williams
Stith
Beall
Smith
Socrates
Roop
Ed Merrell
Will Griffin
Wright Baskin
E. B. Brodnax
W. W. Baskin
G. A. Hogan
F. M. Camp
M. M. Bradley Tost
Joe Harris
John Newell
Earl Martin
A. Meeks
Columbus A. Meeks
Cheney Bound In Murder Case After Long Hearing
After a three day and a half preliminary hearing held in Carrollton County, Ed T. Cheney was bound over to the October term of the Superior Court on the charge of murdering the late J. L. Guill on June 24. The trial featured extensive testimony and argument from Prosecutor S. E. Roop and defense by Holderness and Boykin. The case drew a large audience as community concern ran high over the mysterious killing and the alleged funds irregularity linked to the victim.
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Carroll County Court House
Ed ‘Tl. Cheney
Superior Court
JL. Guill
Wid. Wall
Villa Rien
J. A. McDonald
Bowdon
Solvester GE. Roop
Cheney
Holderness and Boykin & Robinson
Roop
B. F. Boykin
Holderness
Guill
Carrollton
Contained Pleasantry On Contests And Baker Page
A note explains a rule shift to use Webster authorized spellings. Pleasantries are offered by an early victim author. Mrs Smith comments her husband fears resuming the contest with the Baker Page after this installment.
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P. S
Shady Grove Fodder Pulls and Local Visits
In Shady Grove fodder pulling dominated activity with residents sharing recent social visits. MR RB fotzzayd toured Carrollton last week while Irvin Lot and family called on WJ Sheffield. A reunion at Joe McKenzie's drew many locals. Tommy Lou Dyer and Horace Blair wed recently. John Henry's family visited Villa Riew. Roy Mayes visited uncle J T Morgan. TR West and family visited Bremen. JH Robinson and wife Nellie visited Walter Robinson's family.
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RB. Fotzzayd
Carrollton
Irvin Lot
W. J. Sheffield
Joe McKenzie
Tommy Lou Dyer
Horace Blair
John Henry
Villa Riew
Roy Mayes
J.T. Morgan
2D. Tr. West
Bremen
J. H. Robinson
Nellie
Waller Robinson
Services at Christian Church Sunday
There will be services at the Christian church at the usual hour Sunday and services will be continued some days if interest is sufficient. Everybody invited. Mr. Tom Smith and family of Selma Alabama are visiting relatives here.
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Christian Church
Tom Smith
Selma, Ala
Beck's Letter on Legislature in Bondon August 15 2013
Beck writes from Bondon Georgia about the state legislature and the rules governing committee reporting and calendar control. He argues the minority blocks majority legislation through filibusters and warns of potential reforms to empower the majority against liquor interests. He notes specific bills on locker clubs, anti shipping, and prohibition, detailing procedural struggles and calls for rule changes. He signs as H P Beck asserting dedication to Garrell and county rights.
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Bondon
Free Press
House
Rules Committee
Hopkins
Temperance Committee
Ith
Beer Hill
Senate
Aelock
Garrell
H, P, Beck
Mob Hangs Leo M Frank After Milledgeville Abduction
A mob abducted Leo M Frank from Milledgeville prison farm between 10:30 and 11 on holiday night. He was taken by car toward Marietta and hanged over Mary Phagan’s grave. Warden Smith, Superintendent Burke, and three guards were seized. no wires could alert authorities. The body was found near Frey’s gin, two miles from Marietta, at dawn.
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Leg Fi Fink
Mary Phagan
Stile
Mi Eville
Gutomobile
Noblee
Frank
Marietta
Faee
SCC
Smith
Burke
Woh
Ion Farm
Eatonton
Warten Smith
Burkes
Iission
Milledgeville
Leo M. Frank
Menu
Nea Frey
Roswell Ronil
Muucer Frank
Cobb County
Georgia
Wiliam Green
Cobh County
Atelanta
Greenberg & Bond
Harris
Shaw Announces for Mayor in Pending City Race
The city begins its annual campaign with W. He Shaw announcing his candidacy for mayor. Shaw, a two term former mayor, will seek the office as the race is expected to form in September. No other entrants or council candidates have been announced yet.
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W. He Shaw
Shiw
Awyor
Rev W E Dozier to Preach Here at Presbyterian Church
Next Sunday morning and evening services at the Presbyterian church will be conducted by former pastor Rev W E Dozier who recently resigned. Dozier is currently at a protracted meeting in Villa Rica assisted by Rev John B Gordon of Covington GA. The meeting is well attended with growing interest.
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The
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Dozier
Georgia Mob Brings Frank to Cobb County Near Mary Phagan Site
The article recounts the nightmarish events surrounding the lynching of Frank in Georgia. A mob dragged him from Milledgeville to Cobb County near the Mary Phagan site, displayed the body, and fled before authorities could intervene. Governor Harris condemns the act while San Francisco leaders comment on Georgia’s image.
Carrollton Unable To Net Win Against Lindale Team
Carrollton suffered a three game slide last week against Lindale after an 11 inning loss 3 to 2. Pitching by Lindale proved dominant for the county lads. A series with the Atlanta Athletics was rained out early this week and Thursday’s Dallas game failed to materialize due to rain threats.
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Carrollton
Lindale
Carrall County
Atlanta Athletics
Dallas
Call Meeting of Library Association Members Next Week
A call meeting of the Library Association members is set for next Wednesday at 5 o clock in the Library rooms. The notice invites all members to attend the afternoon session.
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The
Library Association
Shaw Named Candidate for Mayor by Free Press
The Free Press announces W. H. Shaw as a mayoral candidate in a privacy restricted notice to be released in September.
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Free Press
W. H. Shaw
Privacg J
Georgia lynching provokes governor’s condemnation of Atlanta mayor
Former Georgia Governor John M. Slaton condemns Atlanta Mayor J G Woodward after Woodward described most Georgians as guilty and condoning the Frank lynching. Slaton calls the remarks lawless and politically motivated and says he plans to return to Georgia.
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Atlanta
Frank
Jack Slaton
San Francisco
Cal
John M. Slaton
Leo M. Frank
J. G. Woodward
Ife
Woodward
Slaton
Enil
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