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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
7
A Georgia based specialist offers a free consultation and examination at Clifton Hotel on Friday December 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The doctor promises non surgical methods using medicines diet and hygiene to treat long standing illnesses and will advise patients on living habits.
Libel for divorce filed in Carroll Superior Court in 1919 granted total divorce on April 9 1920. Ed Kirklin petitions to remove disabilities from intermarriage with Mollie Kirklin. hearing sought at April Term 1921 in Carroll County Superior Court.
By order of the county court an administrator's sale is set for the first Tuesday in January 1921. The property includes Lot 87 in the 4th district totaling 202.5 acres and 100 acres of Lot 100 north and west of the Five Noted road. Sold to pay debts and distribute the deceased J. R. Brown's estate.
Notice to debtors and creditors of Mia Fannie Buntyn deceased in Carroll County. All persons indebted to the estate must settle with administrator C F Lambert. Creditors must present claims properly. November 1, 1920. C F Lambert, Administrator.
W J Perdue creditor files petition for permanent letters of administration on O L Warren estate. W B R Robinson named county administrator. Creditors and kindred are cited to show cause by the first Monday in January 1921 why the application should not be granted. December 8 1920. W J Millican Ordinary.
James Boall as administrator seeks leave to sell real estate of Clara Gates deceased in the county. He is cited to show cause before the judge by the first Monday in January 1921 why the application should not be granted. This December 6 1920. W. J. Miglican Ordinary.
W. Bates guardians petition seeks discharge from guardianship of Clifton and Bennett Bates. All interested persons must appear before the Ordinary by the first Monday in January 1921 to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Recorded December 6, 1920 by W. J. Multican.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners for furnishing labor materials and equipment to construct five miles of sand clay road on the Carrollton Villa Rica road State Aid Project 8 4 1 between stations 0 and 264. Work begins around January 15 1921 and completes in 120 working days. Proposals require a 1 percent bid bond and are due December 30 1920 at 3 00 p m. Bids based on general and reinforced concrete work and earth excavation among others. specifications available for $1.00 plus plan printing. The county reserves the right to reject any bid.
The newly opened Elizabeth Harris High School in Western Georgia hosted a crowd of parents and friends for a speech by Hon. W. D. What Toy. Principal Miss Donte Moore and Miss Jane Smith led staff as the Woman's Club hosted a successful Friday supper with fundraising proceeds totaling 120.00. Mrs. Myrtle Farmer improves after illness.
On the first Tuesday in January 1921 the sheriff of Carroll County Georgia will sell at the court house door in Carrollton to the highest cash bidder various seized items. The list includes a Grant roadster automobile, four baronettes, one and a half ton International truck, multiple bales of cotton and seed cotton, cane seed, fodder, and a rent warrant. The sales arise from attachments and mortgage fi fas in favor of McGuire Bros Stewart Fleming City Supply Co Harris, Ackardgate Co and others. The property is found in the possession of G W Smith Will Baker R L Williams O B Gann J L Etrickland Josephus Jordan M F Jordan Andrew J Thompson and others. The dates on the affidavits range December 1920.
W. M. Crumbley guardian files application to be discharged from guardianship. All persons concerned are cited to show cause before the Ordinary on or before the first Monday in January 1921 why the discharge should not be granted. Dated December 8 1920 W. J. Milesian Ordinary.
Mrs Messe Mandeville applies for twelve months support for herself and one minor child from the estate of L P Mandeville, deceased. Appraisers report filed. all heirs and creditors are cited to show cause by the first Monday in January 1921 why the request should not be granted. December 6, 1921.
Residents report crops gathered and moving to new season routines. School 14 advances under Profy Thompson and J M Sands, while many families visit relatives in Douglas county and attend social events such as a sugar boiling and dance at Tom Naugherty's.
Mr S M Herrin and family visited relatives at Whooping Creek Saturday night and Sunday. Prof A J Hinesity near Cross Plains Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs J W Ford and children visited relatives here late week. Mr Joe Bewell and family visited Mr Robert Morris and family Tuesday night. Pauline Hornley spent Sunday with Minnie Vola Stewart Hackney. M S Werrin and family stayed Friday night with B F Carroll at Rand Hill. Leo Bishop and family visited Robert Morris and family. Misace Pauling Worsley and Vera Stewart Hackney stayed Thursday night with Miss Bossis Willinina.
A fragmentary Pleasant Ridge item lists neighborly visits. Misa Bertha Jennings spent time with Miss Belle Robinson and Mrs B L Turner and son Hugh Lee j. Nellie Robinson visits her sister Mia. Others from here shopped in Carrollton Saturday evening. Reverend Tanksley ill but expected to recover. Reverend Georgy Tunes kept his regular appointment. Belle Robinson visited Miss Bertha Jennings on Monday.
Center preaching was rained out Sunday. Joe Heath is sick with a speedy recovery hoped for. Mrs Bettie Driver visits son D F Driver. Ulyses Neese of Atlanta visits. Leonard Reeves from Westbrook spends night with J flexa family. Velma and Ethol Driver visit Jowell and Taeg Driver. Ton Daugherty party Saturday night well attended. Mrs FF Driver improving. Emmett Daugherty and Oren Cook attend Saturday fiesta with John Weary and O D Driver. Rebecca Driver visits Mrs Dorothy Davis. Mike Alou Gladney hosts Sunday guests Idue and Russell Neare.
K. B. Meeks lists auto tires and tubes for sale with Ford springs at reduced prices. Buyer contact at Cheater Phe.
Reports from Melrose and Bowdon include visits by Mrs Ayera and a son at home in Georgia, residents improving at home, and the death of Mrs Henry Tanders in Roanoke. Bowdon merchants plan Christmas sales on December 25th. Local high school basketball practice continues with games anticipated. A Rowden election elected Esq McDonald as justice of the peace and Hosea Butler and D P Holmen as constables. Christmas committee details for Melrose events are listed. Heavy rainfall has swollen Indian Creek to near-record levels and legal notices appear in the Free Press.
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