Baptist Home Mission Board Buys Havana Site
Atlanta reports the Baptist Home Mission Board purchased a two mile from Havana center site in Jesus del Monte for expansion of the Cuban American college and related mission work. Dr. B D Gray returned from Havana to finalize the deal with the Canary Island colony, which sold the property after proposing a sanitarium plan. The board plans rapid construction and broader religious and educational activities over the next five years as part of a Southern Baptist campaign.
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Atlanta
Baptist Home Mission Board
Havana
Cuba
Jesus del Monte
Gulf
Mexico
B. D. Gray
Canary Island
Southern Baptist Convention
Gray
Baptist Theological Seminary For
Homes Board
Southern Baptista
G E Comer on Business Trip to Savannah
G E Comer secretary manager of the Carroll County Trade Board attends the Southern Commercial Congress in Savannah. Col E T Steed also attends as a governor appointed delegate. Governor Dorsey and Major Stewart welcome, with remarks by Governor Cooper of South Carolina. General J J Pershing speaks on The Souths Part in the World War. Congress explores the Souths role in national economic solutions merchant marine restoration and trade progress.
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G. E. Comer
Carroll County Trade Bord
Savannah
Trade Board
Southern Commercial Congress
E. T. Steed i
Hugh M. Dorsey
Murray Stewart
Cooper
South Carolina
J. J. Pershing
American Expeditionary Forces
Congress
American Merchants Marine
Mrs Bass Hosts Frill Free Friday Sewing Party
Mrs Eldred Bore hosted a delightful Friday afternoon party for Mrs Raymond Dozier and guests at Mrs R A Jolley’s home. The gathering featured a sewing session followed by calad courses and was attended by numerous women including Mrs Jolley Mrs Robinson Mrs Luck Mrs Boykin Mrs Bradley Vaughan Mrs Wornton Mrs Flournoy Mrs Cheney Mrs Long Mrs Boykin Mrs Thus Mrs Kinabrew and Mr Spradtin.
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Eldred
Raymond Dozier
R. A. Jolley
Basa
Raymond Robinson
Dolor
T. R. Luck
B. ¥. Boykin
Matie Bradley Vaughan
T. A. Wornton
Hl. W. Flournoy
J. G. Cheney
B. M. Long
8. C Boykin
E. M. Thus
Robert Kinabrew
Eugene Spradtin
Mrs Spradlin Hosts Bridge and Sewing Party
Mrs Eugene Spradlin entertained Saturday afternoon at Mrs Will Webb's home with a bridge and sewing party for the Bridge Club and friends. The highest bridge score went to Mrs T A Hurndon and the guest prize a linen handkerchief was awarded to Mrs Dozier. A delicious served course with coffee followed.
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Eugene Spradlin
Raymond Dozier
Will Webb
Senators Made Members Of Brunswick Trade Board
Atlanta Georgia December 8 United States Senators Hoke Smith and William Harris have been elected members of the Brunswick Georgia board of trade and accepted the membership in letters to Secretary A M Smith Also named as representatives of Brunswick board of trade to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress to be held in Washington tomorrow Wednesday and Thursday
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Atlanta
United State
Hoke Smith
William x. Harris
Brunswick Ga
Board of Trade
A. M. Smith
Georgia
Congress
Toon W. ©. Lankford
William J. Brantley
Brunswick Board of Trade
Washington
Dinner Party Hosts Indy's Baskin Co. Staff
Mrs. Chip Foster entertained the Indianapolis Baskin Company employees with a most elaborate dinner Thursday evening. Guests included Miss Speer Vannie Phillips Alma Stephens Pauline Stevens Lois Braswell Mrs Noel Honglos and Mrs L Z Doraott.
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Chip Foster
Indy
A. J Baskin Co
Mrs. Foster
Misses Speer
Vannie Phillips
Alma Stephens
Pauline Stevens
Lois Braswell
Noel Honglos
Mra
L, Z
Doraott
Six O Clock Dinner Honors Robbie Merrells Birthday
Mr and Mrs Nf B Merrell hosted a six o clock dinner Sunday for their son Robbie on his sixteenth birthday. Pink roses decorated the dining room and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening as Mr Merrell kept everyone laughing despite heavy rain. Those present included Mrs I Beck Mrs W A Coleman Mrs Amy Sewell and Miva Ruth Isom. May Robbie have many more birthdays.
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Merrell
Robbie
Robbis
I. Beck
W. A. Coleman
Amy Sewell
Miva Ruth Isom
Bishop Returns to Bowdon for Railway Overhaul
J F Bishop, famed railroad construction man, will arrive in Bowdon to lead overhaul of the Bowdon Railway with materials to be provided by Dr Lovvorn. He will have full authority to elevate the line to match leading short lines, as an entirely new up to date train is planned once work progresses.
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Bowdon
Bowdon Railway
Lovvorn
Bishop
Bowdon Bulletin
Hardegree Holcomb Wedding Celebrated at Clum Home
Sunday evening at the bride’s parents home on Route 1 Miss Lessie Mardegree and Mr Jeff Holcomb were united in marriage. The couple, praised for character and mutual affection, were joined by many neighbors and friends who extended wishes for a prosperous life together.
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Clum
Route 1
Miss Lessie Mardegree
Jeff Holcomb
Miss Lessie
John 'T. Hardegree
Illiteracy drive urged in Carroll County schools
The 1910 census shows 316,?illiterate adults in Carroll County. The piece urges 40 local school districts to appoint captains and marshal a literacy drive to teach adults to read and write, naming district chairs and emphasizing rapid action before January census collection.
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Justices of the Peace
Notary Publics
F. D's
Auto and Buggy for Sale by Glenn Ilomes
One practically new Dodge car and a rubber-tired top buggy with harness for sale. Apply to Ww Glenn Ilomes.
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Glenn Ilolmes
Cuff Button Assortment Listed At Low Prices
An advertisement promotes a bi assortment of cuff buttons for 1.590 and 1.00 dollars at Toe and Myers with a focus on affordable accessories for gentlemen.
Mrs Claude Griffin Dies After Illness in Atlanta
Mrs Claude Griffin died after a weeks long illness in Atlanta hospital. Her body was brought home to be laid in the city cemetery beside relatives. She is survived by her husband Dr Claude Griffin a child about one year old her parents Mr and Mrs H Stewart and two brothers John and Horace Stewart Jr. The funeral was held Monday at 10 o clock from the home of her parents on South Street conducted by Reverends W T Ramby J L Edmondson and W H Cooper. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
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Atlanta
Claude Fit
Spital
South Stroct
Reys
W. T. Kamby
J. L. Edmondson
W. H. Cooper
Claude Griffin
O Old
H. Stewart
John
Horace Stewart
Census enumerators get increased pay in Atlanta
In Atlanta on December 8, officials announced higher pay rates for the Fourteenth Decennial Census. Enumerators will receive four cents per person and 30 cents per farm enumerated, with additional payments for barns, manufacturing establishments, and irrigation or drainage enterprises. The increase aims to attract qualified workers amid higher living costs. The decision reflects the need for an accurate 1920 census and was communicated to supervisors nationwide.
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Atlanta
Consun Bureau
United States
William J
Georgia
Roge
Rogers
Census Bureau
Notice to Investors on Oil Leases in Texas
Investors urged to focus on oil leases as chance for profit. Ten acre tracts offered at 25 dollars per acre near drilling walls. W M Teal and B J Teal of Villa Rica Georgia solicit inquiries. December to January enumerator work begins. weekly district reports planned. V D Whatley, Ca o.
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Texas
Jleases
W. M. Teal
B. J. Teal
Villa Rica
State Department
V.D. Whatley
Central Railroad Cuts Slaton Pays Tribute to Flag
Central Railroad trims service between Carrollton and Bremen due to fuel shortages. Extra train runs Carrollton to Bremen to cover schedules. trains 23 and 24 between Carrollton and Bremen are discontinued. Sunday Carrollton service reduced to Cedartown to Griffin morning and Griffin to Cedartown evening. In Savannah, Former Governor John M. Slaton delivered a memorial address praising the American flag, urging fidelity to its ideals and the liberty it embodies.
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Central Railroad
Slaton
Chattanooga Division
Chattanooga
Griffin
Carrollton
Bremen
Southern
Atlanta
Brenton
Orly
Cedartown
Crop to Rent at Bowdon Junction near schools and routes
Crop to rent in Carrollton area offers four-harm crop, two good houses and one tenant house, several pastures and outbuildings. One mile from Bowdon Junction on Zion and Bremen road with two mail routes past the door. Apply to J. B. F. Dial, Carrollton, Ga. Odecttn Pohne 410.
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Bowdon Junction
Onset
Zion and
Bremen Road
J. B. F. Dial
Carrollton
Odecttn
Pohne
Heavy Rains Disrupt Rural Mail Routes in Carrell County
The article reports prolonged heavy rain in Carrell County starting Sunday evening, flooding eight rural mail routes and delaying trips. Rain continued through Tuesday night with rising waters threatening loads and bridges, bringing business to a standstill and delaying the county fair plans.
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Carrell County
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Mrs. Spradlin
Brunswick Trade Board
J. F. Bishop
Hardegree—Holcomb
Carroll County
U. S
Carroll
Temple
Mt. Zion
Whitesburg
Roopville
Hulet
Parmers High
Veal
Burwell
John EK
Leo—Lowell
Lee Pytant—Roopyillo
Ming Vota Relleseniboale
John H. Taylor
County Line
T. F. Connell
Little Bethel
A. Hi. Hinesley
Cros Plains
H. B. Adams
Boyd—Stripling
John H. Knight
Tallapoosa
I. E. Culbertson
Farmers High
J. R. Bpeer
A L. Kuglar
Melrose
Hf. T. Cook
Hill Crest
John T. M Nearn
Indian Creek
W. T. McGibbony
L. W. Stallings
New Hope
W. P. Graven
High Point
G. C. Turner
Arge
W. T. Morris
Mount Zion
Cassie Hamrick
Smyrna
C. A. Nix
Pine Grove
Emma Strickland
Shady Grove
C.F. Richards
A. A. Pittman
Sand Hill
M. D. Baker
Stulett
Opal Boyd
Luna Brooks
Royaal Academy
Miases_Gladys and
Mona Jones
Hickory Level
Janie McBrayer
Oak Grove
B. Pierce—Miller
Danny Jackson
Rowdon Junction
Samantha Dewberry
Jake
Prof. Coleman
John M. Slaton
Alleata
Lodge of Sorrow
Benevolent and Protective
Orde Elke
Elks
Lana
Sam L. Rogers
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commere
Campball
Coweta
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Toard
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Paulding
Burdo
Walton
Jackson
Morgan
Trenry
Coweta Wilkes
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Stroven
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Old Batu Claus
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