Revival to be led by Rev John H Wood at Carrollton church
Christian Church in Carrollton plans a revival starting next Sunday with Rev John H Wood of Christian College Aubin Ga to conduct services. Rev C H Greenwell of Atlanta unable to lead. church hopes revival will inspire hiring a minister soon. Members canvassed area for support and invite all to attend.
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John H. Wood
C. H. Greenwell
Atlanta
Christian Church
Greenwell
The
Christian College
Aubin
Georgia
Carrollton
Cntrollton
Silo for Sale at Robinson & Walker's Warehouse
The A. M. School will begin its next term on Tuesday morning August 26, with Prof. J. H. Molson as principal. Indications are favorable for a large attendance. the senior class may number eighteen, and overall a successful year is anticipated.
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J. H. Molson
Important Bills Passed by 1919 Legislator
Atlanta Ga Aug 20 Here is a list of the important general bills passed by the Georgia Legislature at the 1919 session which adjourned sine die next week To reorganize and reconstitute the state highway commission To levy a tax on motor vehicles To codify the school laws of the state To require counties to levy a tax for school purposes Constitutional amendment To create the county of Lanier Constitutional amendment To require juries to fix maximum and minimum sentences in all except capital felonies To provide for the consolidation of country schools and for county high schools To create a state illiteracy commission To establish a state school for the feeble minded To revise the state banking laws and create a separate department of banking To create a state public welfare commission to create state and community public service boards To change the state reformatory to a state training school for wayward boys To amend the state inheritance tax law General appropriation bill of approximately 8 500 005
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Atlanta
Georgin
State Highway Commission
of Lanier
Department of Banking
Dr Brock to Erect New Home on South Street
Dr J Brock who recently purchased the Dozier dwelling on Maple Street has sold it to Mrs Burson. He has bought the vacant lot on South Street near Chas A Lyle’s home and will soon erect a modern bungalow there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brock
Maple Street
Burson
Dr. Brock
South Street
Chas. A. Lyle
Civil Service Exams Open Again for Discharged Servicemen
An Attorney General opinion allows the Civil Service Commission to reopen exams for honorably discharged soldiers sailors and Marines who missed prior tests. Eligible exams are those pending on April 6 1917 or later with active registers. Discharged servicemen gain sixty days from August 1 1919 or from their discharge date to complete examinations for which postings exist.
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Civil Service Commission
United States
Attorney General
Miss Slade Leaves Florida For New Teaching Post
Miss Kate Slade, at herbody Normal Institute for primary and kindergarten work, will depart next week for I's Myers Florida to teach in the public school where she has served about four years. Georgia's best kindergarten teacher, Miss Linde, is also noted, with hopes to add kindergarten work next year and employ her to teach local children.
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Kate Slade
Herbody Normal Institute
I's. Myers
Fla
Georgia
Linde Han
Bankhead Highways Planned for Carroll County
Carroll county plans two Bankhead highways the Villa Rica Temple Bremen route and the Villa Rica Carrollton Bowdon Heflin route. Two appropriations have been received by Commissioner Robinson to fund the latter route. The engineer Mr W R Neal notified an additional apportionment of 15000 for Villa Rica Temple route, to be used for work between Villa Rica and Temple.
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Carroll County
Villa Rican
Temple, Bremen
Villa Rica
Carrollton
Bowdon
Heflin
Robinson
W. R. Neal
Temple
Villa Rien
Coca Cola Bottling Plant Relocates To Bledsoe Building
Coca Cola bottling plant will move from the Stewart building on Depot street to the west room of the T C Bledsoe building on Alabama street effective September 1. The change consolidates operations at the new site and outlines relocation details for employees and deliveries.
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Coca-Cola
Stewart Building
Depot Street
T. C. Bledsoe
Alabama Street
Attorney Hudson Opens Atlanta Law Practice
Former Villa Rica mayor John H. Hudson has established a law office at 415 Central Building in Atlanta and will practice before Fulton County courts. A Mercer University 1912 graduate and 1916 law alumnus, he served as Villa Rica High School principal in 1918 while maintaining his legal work.
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John HE. Hudson
Villa Rica
Central
Fulton County
Hudson
Mercer University
Law
Atlanta Journal
Gracious Revivals Reported by Rev. W B Mize
Rev Mize reports successful revivals at Concord Church with a spiritual uplift and 80 additions at Wickery Tevel. Stripling's Chapel revival is progressing well as meetings continue.
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W. B. Mize
Concord Church
Wickery Tevel
Stripling’s
Baptists Meet in Macon for 75 Million Campaign Plan
Georgia Baptists over two hundred strong gathered at Mercer University in Macon for the 75 Million Campaign, with leaders Dr. Arch Cree and Dr. F. C. McConnell guiding sessions. Delegates from all districts endorsed the drive, with women led by Mrs. Janie Cree Bose assured of strong W M A support as organizers prepare October and November training prior to December launch.
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Baptists of Georgia
Macon
Mercer University
Macau
Lenilera
Georgia
Areh C. Cree
State Avectar
Ely Calta| Way
South
Southern Baptist Convention
W. M. A. Organi
Dr. Cree
Mercer
Micon
Holder Announces for Governor of Georgia
Atlanta speaks of John M Holder speaker of the house announcing his bid for Georgia governor. A near unanimous house endorsement followed at 2 15 am with 157 of 197 members backing him and 32 of 57 senators supporting. He plans county visits to personally direct his campaign.
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Atlanta
John M. Holder
House of Representatives
Tam
Georgia
Fraternity
Ing
Holder
Bit
Omfeu
Very Enjoyable Meeting at City Park by First Baptist Class
The Baroca class of the First Baptist church held a pleasant gathering at the city park on Tuesday evening. The event began with a nine and basket dinner attended by class members and guests, followed by speeches from W. W. Gaines of Atlanta and R. Le Vousteel, district Baptist organizer. Officers elected were President A.B. Min, Vice President Dr. R.W. Jones, Secretary W.B. Lightfang, Treasurer Moreno Coley, Teacher Anjoy Stephen, and Assistant Levis Sins.
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First Baptist Ehurch
City Park
W. W. Gaines
Atlanta
R. le Vousteel
Elans
Rw, Jones
W. B. Light Fang
Morneo Coley Teaeher
Anjoy Stephen
Aswikiaut Tenehes
Levis Sins
Carroll County Trade Board Plans Projects At Meeting
The Trade Board of Carroll County after reviewing the secretary manager's program of work discussed committees to push projects including soil survey housing for teachers a potato drying house government food handling an apartment house to ease housing and a playground open air theatre near Spring Street. Members urged citizens to support bond elections for good roads and county development as Comer toured the county to acquaint himself with farmers merchants and board members and reaffirmed the county as well governed and progressive.
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Comer
Carroll County
Carrol County
Carrollton
Apring
Comer Inne
Temple
Villa Riea
Trade Board
Feela Flint
Carrell County
Himwll
Notice to Public on Ed Jenkins Detention
Public notice declares Ed Jenkins not to be hired or harbored by the signer. Jenkins described as about 40 years old, around 150 pounds, with long hair and distinctive features J B Brows. The document cites an intention to restrict employment from February 1, 1920.
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Ed Jenkins
Merchants to Convene in Atlanta for Southern Association
Atlanta hosts a three day state convention next week drawing merchants from Georgia South Carolina Alabama and Florida. The event runs August 27 28 and 29 with attendees invited whether or not they belong to the Retail Merchants Association of Georgia. The program promises exchanges of ideas and social events including a notable banquet.
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Atlanta
Civiehants
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Retail Merchants Association of
City School opens September with entrance cards issued
The City School will open Monday September 1 at nine o'clock. Entrance cards, available from College and Maple street corridors, will be issued to all grades except Seventh and the High School on Friday morning August 29 from nine to eleven. Cards must be used first week or risk desk loss. excessive absences may forfeit a desk. Non resident tuition is four dollars monthly for High School and three dollars for others, with four months fall term and five months spring term. A local deduction reduces non resident costs for nearer city residents. deductions do not apply to those living nearer other schools. Tuition refunds only for prolonged sickness. Resident pupils pay the same as last year. Information per City School Board orders.
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College
Maple Street
West View
Homende
City School Board
Farm for Sale in Georgia at 37.50 per Acre
Frank J. Payne of Americus, Georgia advertises 844 acres on a fine road ten miles from a town with a school church and stores. About 200 acres cultivated, 160 acres timbered, clay foundations, pasture with running water, a six room residence, two tenant houses, barns, and other buildings. Classified as the biggest bargain in Georgia.
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Georgia
Frank J. Payne
Americus
Memorial Day Program at Smiths Chapel 1919
Memorial Day program announced at Smiths Chapel on a Saturday in September 1919 with a 10 a.m. graves decoration, a sermon by Reverend W. A. Maxwell, a 12 noon dinner, and a 1 p.m. business session followed by short talks. Attendees are urged to bring well filled baskets and participate in a pleasant profitable occasion.
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Smith's Chapel
Rey
W. A. Maxwell
Dimner
First Open Boll Report from Clem Route Farm
Mr. Wyne Crows filed the first open boll of newernpent ion at the Pree Press office, gathered Monday August 1, grown by Mr. E. Z. Morris on land of Mr. Hamp Ho an. Morris is praised as a good cotton farmer, previously a miller in town and now living in the country.
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Wyne Crows
Clem
Pree
E. Z. Morris
Hamp Hoan
Morris
Progress in Carroll County Rural School System
The Carroll County rural schools are being expanded under county and local boards with federal guidance. Over eight dozen new buildings are planned, including consolidations into larger facilities. Miss Caro Lane assists with planning to maximize value and efficiency, aiming for modern, cost effective schoolhouses. Tallapoosa has purchased land for a substantial home and facilities. Upcoming constructions include Elizabeth Harris School on Morant Hill road, brick and brick, dry heating, around four thousand dollars. Several consolidations will occur among Smyrna, Union Camp Ground and Maple Springs. New Hope with Billow, Harmony Grove with Bethel. Other sites include Bowden Junction, Oak Grove, Cross Plains, Wayside, High Point, Kansas and Star Point. Every building will be new or remodeled, with improved equipment and better heating. Led by Chairman W. T. Morris, the county board works toward a largely rebuilt system, with only a few one room schools remaining.
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Carroll County
County Board of Education
Miss Caro Lane
Architest
Elizabeth Harris
Hamu
Elizabeth Wartis
W. W
Bec) Harris
Morant Hill Road
Carrollton
Fire Hill
Smyrna
Union Camp Ground
Maple Springs
New Hope
Billow
Harmony Grove
Bethel
Bowden Junction
Oak Grove
Cross Plains
Wayside
High Point
Kansas
Land Star Point
Obin
W. T. Morris
Mt. Zion
Great Admiration for Speaker John N Holder
Atlanta readers note Georgia House members applauded Speaker John N Holder for his attendance, counsel, rulings, and moderation during heated debates. Resolution praises him and expresses hopes for his continued service and gubernatorial prospects amid political timing in Jefferson, Georgia.
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Robinson & Walk
G. P
Muse
Miss Slade
the Bankhead Highways
Syracus
Kirby
Cartoliten
Ourling
Board of Directors of the Trade
Clifton Piest
SYS
Joan N. Holder
Georgia House of Representatives
John N. Holder
Genesilly
Holit
Huais
Woller
Jefferson
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