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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

7

Striplings Chapel Club Holds August Meeting

Winnie Holmes reports on a Striplings Chapel Girls Club gathering in August with Mrs Whatley Miss Joy Williams and Miss Eunlee Whatley attending despite rain. They demonstrated basket making prepared pine needles for holiday gifts, shared a picnic lunch, discussed the A&M short course, fielded plans for a club exhibit and urged girls aged 14 to 18 to join.

Boyd Clu The Whatley Hell Misa Driver's Septard

Carrollton Ball Game Weekend News Roundup

Temple resident Mr. Hinsley and Rome visitors spent Friday here. Cobb family members traveled to Carrollton for the ball game. Carrollton guests included Mrs Griffin and Miss Bishop, while McCallister and other locals visited Carrollton and Atlanta for the game and brief reunions.

Nymer Hinsley Cross Plats Willie Conn Rome Messra Frank Henry Jesse Cobb Carrollton Mat Griffin Misa Loyal McCallister Misa Roto Nyers Alma McCallister 8. Griffin Julia Bishop Bowden W. F. McCallister Zion Gus Williams Paul Atkins South Carolina Oscar McCallister Columbus McCallister Claud Griffin Kinney Atlanta Lenard King Misa Lyod McCallister Miss McCallister

Card of Thanks from Caldwell Family

Card of Thanks from Mrs W T Caldwell and family thanking neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness and death of their husband and father. May God bless each and every one of them in their prayers.

Mra. W. T. Caldwell

The Best Physic in Chamberlain’s Tablets

Advertising claim notes Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant physic. Describes them as easy to take and mild in effect, highly valued by users after familiarity with benefits, and priced at a quarter.

Carrollton Trade Territory Ad Savings Cut Costs

Advertisers can cover Carrollton trade territory for less than half the usual cost by placing ads in the paper that serves the field twice weekly.

Carrollton

Riots Erupt Over Freedom Fight Near Belfast

A British officer was killed near Belfast while leaving a church as riots broke out over the fight for freedom. Police guarded the area after clashes between crowds and security forces, with reports of gunfire and barricades in the streets.

Belfast

Riots and Fire In Belfast After Inspector Swansey Murder

Rioting spreads in Kisburn with fires and attacks on Nationalists as Ulster volunteers intervene to prevent further destruction. Belfast fire brigades refuse to answer calls while crowds target nationalist homes. Inspector Swansey, linked to the MacCurtain case, is killed in front of his mother and sister as three men fire on him.

Belfast Ireland Kisburn Swansey Sinn Fein Ulster Risburn Cork MacCurtain Swanney Christchurch Railway Street

Great Britain to recognize Egypt independence with veto kept

The London Times reports Britain will recognize Egypt’s independence while retaining a veto. A garrison remains in the canal zone as Egypt regains foreign relations control and can maintain diplomatic representations abroad under British policy. Archbishops Mannix and Foch appear in other items about Ireland and Europe.

Great Britain Egypt London London Times Viscount Milner Said Zagloul Pasha Valley of the Mile Canal Zone

Roop and Hamrick enter September 8 primary races

C E Roop announces candidacy for Superior Court judge on the Consta Circuit seeking Democratic primary support. W H Hamrick of Villa Rica Georgia declares candidacy for Carroll County representative in the same September 8 primary, urging votes and influence.

Carrol County Voter Candidacy Notice for Re election

The message announces T Hixon seeking re election as a county representative. It requests voters’ endorsement at the polls on September 8 and thanks supporters for past help. The candidate pledges to serve the community to the best of his ability.

Carrol County Friends T. Hixon

H. J. Reaves Seeks Carroll County Representative Seat

Candidate H J Reaves announces candidacy for Carroll County representative in the Georgia state House with a September 8 primary. He thanks supporters of the past and pledges to work hard for the best interests of Carroll County and Georgia.

Carroll County Carrol County State of Georgia H. J. Reaves

Candidate Statement to Carroll County Voters for Representative

A candidate for Representative addresses Carroll County voters after extensive solicitation. The message notes the campaign aims and seeks support, outlining the intent to serve in the legislative role. The statement signals entry into the electoral process and invites voter consideration.

Beck outlines electoral pledges for county and state

In a September 8 Democratic primary statement I H P Beck vows to serve the beat in county and state without domination by special interests, support local self rule, push for nine month rural schools, enforce economy, and advocate pensions for Confederate veterans unless proven deserters.

I. H. P, Beck

Carroll County Candidacy Announcement by J L Smith

J L Smith announces his candidacy as a representative of Carroll County subject to the state primary on September 8 1920 He pledges to fearlessly represent the people of Carroll County to the best of his ability and thanks voters for their support and influence.

Carroll County J, L, Smith

Candidate for Solicitor General in Coweta Cir Court

A candidate announces for Solicitor General of the Coweta Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary on September 5. He cites twenty two years at the bar and his experience as qualifications. The message emphasizes legal background and readiness for the office.

C. E. Roop Coweta

Henry S Revill for Greenville City Court Judge

Henry S Revill seeks election as Judge of the City Court of Greenville and Official Stenographic Court Reporter of the circuit. He pledges mature, fearless, fair, economical administration and independence from any man or clan, asking white Coweta Circuit voters for support.

Greenville Circuit Coweta Henry Revill

Candidate for Solicitor General in Coweta Circuit Seeks Clean Campaign

A candidate announces for the office of Solicitor General in the Coweta Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary on September 8, 1920. He pledges a clean, high minded campaign, opposing mudslinging, and vows to run without favoritism, ensuring fairness, stringency, and fearlessness in enforcing justice.

Jowets

Vote and Influence Applauded for Willian Y Atkinson

A brief notice urges Willian Y Atkinson to receive support, highlighting equality in enforcement for the rich and the poor and calling for votes and influence in the upcoming civic matter.

Willian Y Atkinson

Newt Spence Enters Carrollton Mayoral Race

The friends of Mr. Newt Spence announce his candidacy for mayor of Carrollton, subject to the primary to be held later. Tam a candidate for Councilman, subject to the primary to be called later, and will appreciate the support and influence of every voter.

Friends Newt Spence Carrollton Tam J. P, Travis

Councilman Candidate Appeals for Support

Yielding to friends, W. M. Wallum announces candidacy for councilman subject to primary. If elected, he pledges to faithfully discharge the duties of the office and asks for votes and influence.

W. M. Wallum

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Striplings Chapel Club Winnie Holmes Striplings Girls Club Fight For Freedom Archhp Mannix Dublin Freeman's Journal Australia Marshal Foch Metz France United States James A. Flaherty American Knights of Columbus Flaherty Birgomasyera Lorraine Nashville Consta Circuit W. H. Hamrick Villa Rica Ver Tam Aonnalidate W. L. Aldrirge Free Jane Sale Jones Deug Goodyear Ford Chevrolet Dort Maxwell Goodyear Tires Uth Wir Roop Hardware CO Carro
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