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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
1
J C Barker and his father Will Barker stood before Judge Norman on a charge connected to the Monday morning killing of Dave Allen an Towell. Will Barker was discharged while J C Barker was held for further investigation after testimony unavailable at today’s committal trial.
Charley Williams, a Corp., is the sole suspect retained for further inquiry after a sheriff’s inquest discharged the rest. The grand jury will probe at the April term of the Superior Court for the murder of Jim Jackson on the Bankhead highway last Saturday night.
A Walton Tribune reprints sharp blasts at J J Trown and Charlie Barrett, accusing them of prom oting cotton price rises for personal gain. The Commerce Observer and Tribune label them as self serving public figures, while noting farmers are thinking independently amid the debate on price movements.
Governor Dorney was urged by J J Brown and Judge J J Flynt to call a special session to pass laws limiting cotton acreage next year and to discuss stay of payment measures to help farmers plant a new crop. Brown showed letters from Georgians detailing suffering and an offer of 295000 to aid enforcement of a cotton limiting law.
Rev J M D Stallings will preach at Tabernacle Church Sunday at 11 pm and 7 pm. Sunday School scheduled for 9 30 am.
The Carrollton church schedules services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. A simple installation of officers for the new year will occur after the pastor’s sermon "The Blessings of Gods Service" based on Psalm 84. The pastor, John P. Erwin, invites all to attend.
The Smallest Bible in the World topic for next Lord's Day at 11 o'clock. Assurance as Sunday evening sermon IV at 7. Mr Henry Lovvorn Jr will lead Wednesday mid week service at the usual hour. Willing Workers meet first Tuesday at 3 pm with Mrs I L Cheney. Woman's Missionary Society December meeting Wednesday December 8 at 3 o'clock.
Mr Frank Clower, 63, was found dead in his room at his home near Victory on Saturday morning. He had been fishing with his brother-in-law Joe Brock the day before and died after a fall while preparing a stove fire. Heart disease is listed as the likely cause. He never married and lived alone.
John H. Jackson has been appointed custodian and superintendent of the cemetery for the next year. He will, for a nominal sum, look after and clean off private lots for the owners thereof. Qdec dtsthu J. T. THOMASSON, Clerk.
Theo Jackson and Mira Willa Garrett were quietly married on Sunday with Rev Hosea Garrett officiating. Jackson, a model young farmer, is praised for character, while the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Babe Garrett of near Victory, celebrated as a lovable and attractive bride.
The church schedules a service next Sabbath at 11 and no evening service as members plan to visit the Methodist church. Bishop Ryle urges concern for unconverted souls and church attendance as a civic vote for the town’s future. The Westminster Society meets Wednesday at 3 with Genesis study and home mission work. last week study, prayers for Cuba and Christian education. C. B. Lassetter named congregational manager for 1921 22. Members asked to donate old clothing to Nacogchon Institute via Mrs. W. R. Henderson. box ships next week.
Marietta Ga December 1 Dr B Todd head of county health program launches junior nurse plan under the Bills law. The school principal appoints the nurse on merit as a leader and helper. Prizes to schools with best health work before February and for top essays by students. county grand prize also offered.
In December the Meath case and related counts appear in Superior court records. Heath and Camillaman face charges including assault with intent to commit a crime and automobile acet ent intent to murder. A sentencing timeline shows John R. Wilson presiding and a potential term on the chain gang.
PA D Everett of the Vocational Training program will visit on December 6 to assist ex soldiers eligible for training benefits. Bring discharge papers for review. a compulsory session is mentioned. Wing office room 22 First Bank building urges veterans to attend. local effort to assist in training topics is noted.
Ridge and Camp Bickford hosted a bridge club gathering with several guests including Mrs. Bhiriey Boykin and Mrs. OC Oy'Fittte. An elaborate salad course followed the games and Miss Martha Kelly attended for refreshments.
The friends of Mrs. B. W. Smith of Atlanta note she returned to her choir position at St. Marks church last Sunday after several weeks away for tonsil surgery. Mr. Ed A. Merrell arrived Tuesday night after a two week business trip away.
Mr and Mrs John Heaton entertained Saturday night with guests Mrs Albert Cadle Miss Evie Johnson and Mr Stacy Smith attending in the social gathering.
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