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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
7
Describes a 60-acre farm two miles from Villa Rica and a grand home offered by A O Turner of Carrollton Georgia. Marked as a bargain and great opportunity with sale or trade option.
A December 6 wedding joined Misa Mary Bell of Carrollton and Mr James Gammon son of Mr and Mrs J A Gammon of Jake. The groom served five years in the army and later worked on public works in various places. A formal supper followed hosted by the groom’s mother with guests Mr and Mrs Artis Enitckin and Miss Gladys Daugherty. The couple will live with the Gammon family while starting their life together.
The Bank of Villa Rica in Villa Rica Georgia reports assets totaling 408 703.61 with capital of 60 000.00 and surplus 26 000.00. Deposits total 268 621.77, including demand 150 760.45 and time 117 861.31. Bills payable none and cash items 2 047.47. The statement was sworn by cashier S O Fielder before N P R R Richardson on December 20 1920.
J I Vansant cashier of Bank of Roopville swears the foregoing statement is a true condition of the bank as shown by the books. Sworn and subscribed before me on December 21 1920 by notary E J Striplin.
Grady Cole cashier of Citizens Bank swears the attached financial statement is true as shown by bank books. The document, sworn before L. Sims on December 22 1920, lists liabilities and totals including 676 878 81 and 168 000 00 among figures 5000.00 23780.14 5406 53 3250.00.
A Christmas devotional poem narrates the heavenly birth of Jesus in Bethlehem with angels declaring peace and salvation. Shepherds visit the manger, wise men bring gifts, and Mary guards the sacred events as the world reflects on Christ’s birth and redemptive sacrifice.
Brief 1920 and 1940 letters request Christmas gifts including a litro automobile a doll candy and oranges with mentions of siblings and caregivers. Kids from Bremen Ga Waco Ga and Wrec Ga ask Santa to remember younger sisters brothers and provide practical toys and treats.
On Monday the twentieth, Miss Lois Scoggins and James N Muse were married at the bride’s parents home in Longview Carrollton. After the ceremony the couple traveled by train to Griffin to visit relatives, amid well wishes from friends.
Petition filed in Carroll County Superior Court seeks incorporation of Farmers Supply Company for twenty years. The proposed 25 000 dollar capital stock may be increased to 100 000. principal office in Bowdat with branch rights. The business aims at general merchandise wholesale and retail with assets valued at 23000 and partners subscribing pro rata.
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