Three Houses Burned and Body Found in Ashes
In Franklin, Tuesday night three dwellings in the county’s northwestern area burned. Two houses belonged to Will Bryan and George Barker. the third home of Mrs Henrietta Gore, owned by Sid Holderness of Carrolton, was unoccupied at the time. A charred body was found among the ruins, believed to be missing Bill Lancaster. Locals suspect incendiary origin.
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Bill‘ Lancaster
Franklin
Will Bryan
George Barker
Mra
Henrietta Gore
Sid Holderness
Carrollton
Mra. Gore
Bill Lancaster
Acen
Anid
Carroll County Cotton Crop Surpasses Previous Year Totals
Before November 14 Carroll County signed 19 246 bales of cotton up from 18 496 bales the same date last year. The 1921 crop total is expected to exceed 20 000 bales, equating to a 9 40 000 bale crop at 10 cents per pound.
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Carroll County
Second Attempt to Burn Bradley Building
Fire was discovered Sunday morning in the Bradley building attic after a hole was cut in the ceiling and a joint of stove pipe filled with excelsior and a bottle of kerosene oil placed in the fire path. Fire officials responded quickly and prevented a large blaze as churchgoers and Sunday School attendees looked on.
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Bradley
Harris Kills Hog Weighing 660 Pounds in Sand Hill
Mr W T Harris of Sand Hill killed his large pork hog this week. The dressed hog weighed 660 pounds. He notes many hogs around Carrollton and nearby areas reach 400 to 500 pounds.
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W. T. Harris
Sand Hill
Carrollton
Carroll City Court Set To Open December Term Next Week
Judge Leon Hood will convene Carroll City Court next Monday for the December term. The heavy docket promises a busy session as the court aims to expedite business and advance filings efficiently.
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Leon Hood
Carroll City
Davison Home Destroyed by Fire on Croft Street
Fire heavily damaged the residence of Mr. E. Z. Davison on Croft street Wednesday around 10 39 in the morning. The owner was away. origin under investigation. Most furniture saved. building insured.
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E. Z. Davison
Croft Street
Kittown
The Novelty Four At City Hall In Carrollton
Four young musicians from The Novelty Four will perform at City Hall on Monday evening at 8 o clock. The program includes instrumental music readings violin cornet and piano solos and male quartet numbers. The group has a strong Lyceum reputation and proceeds support Carroll Memorial Hospital.
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Suh
Novelty Four
Redpath Lyceum
Garrollton
Lyceum
Carroll Memorial Hospital
Bennett of Banning Dies from Peritonitis at 40
Mr W B Bennett of Banning died at the hospital Tuesday from acute peritonitis. He was 40 and was brought to the hospital the night before. The report notes he leaves a son.
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W. B Bennett
Banning
Yai Ne Oe
For Sale Short Items Include U. I. C. Shouts
Short sale note lists miscellaneous small items including U. I. C. shouts with other goods. Buyer contact Hoger Meeks.
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Forkale
Hoger Meeks
Corner Stone Laid for New School Building
The corner stone of the new school building was laid Monday evening by Carrollton Lodge Masons. The ceremony was beautiful and impressive, though inclement weather reduced attendance.
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Masons
Carrollton Lodge
Crochet Club Entertains At Mrs Ge Stewart Home
Crochet Club members hosted a luncheon at Mrs Ge Stewart's home. Guests brought prepared dishes and the afternoon included sewing activities. The event was organized by the Crochet Club, active for several years.
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Ge Stewart
Mrs Harper Hosts Spend the Day in Honor of Sister
Mrs A B Harper entertained at a spend the day party for her sister Mrs Powell of Atlanta formerly Miss Maude Entrekin of the city. An elaborate dinner was served at mid day with covers for Mrs Powell Mrs Humber Chensy Mrs John Silla Miss Laura Kytle Folds and Mrs Harper.
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A. BE. Harper
Mrs. Powell
Atlanta
Maude Entrekin
City
Powell
Humber Chensy
John Silla
Laura Kytle Folds
Mrg Harper
Card of Thanks from Harman and Loftin Families
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of our husband and father. Your flowers expressions and acts of sympathy are deeply valued and will be remembered. May God’s richest blessings accompany you. Mrs. A D Harman and Family Mr and Mrs Loftin
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Huseband
A. D. Harman
Mra
Dim Loftin
Boy loses hand to dynamite cap blast on Roopville road
An eight year old boy, son of Mr G G Entrekin, suffered severe injuries when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand on Roopville road. He lost his thumb forefinger and little finger in the blast.
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G. G. Entrekin
Roopville Road
Hne
Mrs Tom Gilley Dies at 65 in Cross Plains
Mrs Tom Gilley age 65 died Tuesday night at home in Cross Plains. Funeral conducted by Rev John P Erwin of Carrollton with burial in Gilley family graveyard. She had been a member of the M E Church South for over 60 years and is survived by her husband a daughter and several sons.
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Tont Gilley
Cross Plains
Giley
Punerit
John P. Erwin
Corrollton
M. KE. Shurch
South
Lit-Mu Club Benefit Night For Library
The Lit-Mu Club will present entertainment Friday evening December 6 for the benefit of the library. The program aims to delight children with good stories music and singing. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Lit-Mu Club
Thanks for support after house fire and rebuilding
Mr and Mrs J T Caldwell and family thank neighbors friends and relatives for kind words and help during their loss by fire and in building a new house. They pray others will receive such aid if faced with the same experience.
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J. T, Caldwell
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Menida
Palm Beach
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Carrollton, Ga
Crochet Club
Mrs. Harper
City Hall
Auspices
Mandeville Mills Laundry
Tom Gilley
Peoples Bank
the Peoples Bank
Geo. W. Fleming
G. C. Cook
Casiler
Ford
Chalmers and Chandler
Buick
Studebaker
Barnesville
W. L. Folds
Citizens Bank
Newnan Street
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