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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1922

Page

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Auto wreck on Maple street injures girl in taxi

On a Saturday night two autos collided head on on Maple street. A Bowdon taxi carried Indy passengers while a whisky car rolled over. its two men fled but were captured and jailed. A young lady named 2 Migs Jackson, riding in the taxi, suffered a shock and received hospital attention.

Maple Street Bowdon Indy Carrollton Mitchell Togo Migs Jackson Nowdon Memavin Hospital

Bonita Theater Damaged by Fire

A fire discovered Monday around 4 o clock damaged the Bonita theater front. The fire department responded quickly and extinguished the blaze narrowly averting disaster. Preparations are underway to telly the building.

Bonita Theater Telly

Masonic Notice for Carroll Lodge Social Jan 2

Master Masons invited to Carroll Lodge No 69 F and A M for a New Year social gathering at 7 o'clock Tuesday night January 2. Fraternal fellowship and refreshments planned. all members urged to attend. J. D. Hamrick W M.

Carroll Lodge No. 69 A. M Thera J. D. Hamrick W. M

Preaching at Beulah Church

Rev. W. OB. Wubbard will preach at Beulah Church on Sunday May 2000 in the Thulan church oy the on Sundiy pt ay 2000 "rlwek a. my, me RENT-Soyeril five forms lo tbted in Carrolbeouyty. For atasiding agub-oy hre-and 4thl- Ri Woykin a Boykin. 12-24 -It.

Beulah Church W.ob. Wubbard Thulan Church Rlwek A. My

Sudden Death Of A Beautiful Character

Mrs J W Aldridge dies suddenly at night while visiting North Carrollton. She aged six and died from apoplexy while with her granddaughter. Funeral held Christmas Day at Christian Church. Interment in city cemetery. Survived by two sons, several siblings, and many friends in Carrollton and Tyralgan county.

J. W. Aldridgen W. L. Nix Carrollton

Revered preacher W W Roop dies on Christmas Day

Obituary notes the death of Reverend William W. Roop on December 25, 1982 at eighty one. He served Carroll County Georgia churches for over fifty years, led thousands to faith, authored Title Sermons for Little Folks, and left a lasting impact on community and denomination. Survived by his widow and several siblings.

van Dyke Chorelica W. W. Roop Sam Copeland Jackson M. Almon Anzora Tex D. Almon Carroll County J. Roop Temple J. A. Roop Treas Roop

Ex-Slave Wilson Lockett Dies at Lowell

Wilson Lockett, eighty years old, an ex slave, died Wednesday morning at Lowell. He had been living on J. A. Tarkson's farm at the time of his death.

Lowell Wilson Lockett J. A. Tarkson

Mrs W J Stewart Dies Suddenly

Mrs W J Stewart dies suddenly on Christmas day in South Street home. Funeral held at Flat Methodist Church with Rev Dahn Erwin. interment in city cemetery. Survived by husband W W Stewart, daughter Neal Mumrick, granddaughter Martha Mumrick, two brothers, four sisters, and several relatives. Burial in Hillespe County Georgia royalty era.

Henry Mdigustion Mintetor Jenld Mio Paneer Way Mio Paneer Way Held Woesday In Yp ‘Flat Methodist Church Reve Dahn B. Erwin de. Qubart Dots Colmlors Stewart Wan W. Wt Stewart Marehin South Street Ony Mra Neal Mumrick Martha Wamrick

Mrs. Ruby Robinson Meeks Dies After Illness

Mrs. Ruby Robinson Meeks of this city died December 6 after a brief illness. She united with Tabernacle Baptist Church early in life and remained a devout member. She is survived by husband R. B. Meeks, two children Allen and Ruth, father W. O. Robinson, brother W. Raymond Robinson, and sister Jewel Robinson. Funeral was held at Tabernacle Baptist Church with interment in the city cemetery. pallbearers included Tom Robertson and others.

Polouk Muoks Tabernacle Baptist We le Hom Tom Robertson Phil Astin Ralph Mucky Lester Meeks Percy Smith Stacey Smith Tabernacle Baptist Church Tris Misa Ruby Robinson W. C. Robinson R. B. Meeks Allen Ruth W. O. Robinson W. Raymond Robinson Misa Jewell Robinson Santa China District Santa China

Civil Service Examination To Be Given Again

The Civil Service Commission announces another exam for assistant observer in meteorology at the Weather Bureau after a shortfall in applicants in Atlanta and other cities. The make up examination will be held on March 7, 1925.

Civil Service Commisson Atlanta United States Weather Bureau

Notice to rent farm near She Ypar 1923 enlancy

Notice states an offer to rent a single good farm property associated with C. Strickland and Citizens Bank. The fragment mentions lease intent and linked parties, indicating a local land rental arrangement and bank involvement.

Enlancy C. Strickland Ft Thie Citizens Bank Ste

Mine Press Notice in Dee Pays 15 Cents

Local notice offers to pay 15 cents for a copy of The Mine Press printed in Dee. The item, described as mouse leave at the office, appears in a fragmentary OCR listing with unclear context and no additional details.

Dee

Georgia State Bank Branch Opens in Bowdon Georgia

The Georgia State Bank of Atlanta opens a Bowdon branch on Monday morning December 18. The Georgia State Bank buys the Merchants and Planters Bank assets and assumes liabilities to operate as a Bowdon branch with J. G. Smith as cashier. The move aligns with national banking expansion.

Georgia State Bank Bowdon Howden Atlanta Doora Georgia Hlite Bank Line Asgota Merchants and Planters Bank Grargit State Bank Inta J. G. Smith Trawiton

Three Holiday Marriages by Judge John T Norman

Three holiday marriages officiated by Judge John T Norman are listed with dates in December. Readings show Viola Inez Adams marrying A L Luinewater on December 20, Addis Nixon of Savannah and GQ McNeill of Carrollton wed on December 22, and Kate Ruth Wiley marrying W B Borders on December 27.

John T. Norman Viola Inez Adams A. L. Luinewater Mias Addis Nixon Savannah 2. McNeill Carrollton Mias Kate Ruth Wiley W. B. Borders

Notice invites services at Mandeville Mill Church

Rev James Onter of Griffin Georgia with Rev J W Ballard Reb Jones CT Crawford and William Challin announce church services at 7 PM Saturday January 6 1923 and 11 AM Sunday January 7 1985 everyone invited to attendය

James Onter Griffin J. W. Ballard Rebt. Jones CT. Crawford William Challin Hell Mandeville Mill Church

Nell Creel Buried Here After Atlanta Funeral

The remains of Mrs Nell Creel were brought from Atlanta for funeral and interment. She died Saturday afternoon, December 28, from double pneumonia after about 48 hours illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church led by Rev Jesse M. Daid, with Toy Gilbert Dobbe assisting. She was 17 year old Mira Croot, daughter of D F Cront, survived by her brother Denver and other relatives in Carrollton. The bereaved family receives sympathy from many friends.

Nell Creel Atlanta First Baptist Church Jesse M. Daid Winder Toy Gilbert Dobbe First Baptist Éhuyeh Mira Croot D. F. Cront Carrollton Oll Reridoy Denver

Fire destroys judge Hoods auto and barn

A Tuesday evening blaze destroyed Judge Hoods' automobile and his garage along with the barn. Neighbors reported the fire started just before dark, and no injuries were mentioned. Fire crews remained on scene to prevent spread and determine the cause.

Judge Hoods

Zach Williamson of Lowell Dies at 94

Zach Williamson of Lowell died at his home on Wednesday morning at age 94 and was buried Thursday.

Zach Williamson Lowell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young In Christian Church A. W. Bolton Cemeteary Aldridge Arrost Lao Tyralgan County Sarah Elizabeth Tem Naralyan County J. W. Aldridge Texas Maraison County Carrolton Berens Hee Loghaiel Aml Wo Sons W. d Careimpton Mth Tallapoosa M. A. Kopi de He Uyat A. J. Hear Peoples Bank Citizens Bank Newnan Street Carrollton, GA William. W. Roop W. J. Stewart Roger B. Meeks Crete Frtende the First National Bank L. C. Mandeville Pres. C. A. Lyle
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