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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
1
On Sunday evening in Banning Taylor Smith shot and killed Bob Richardson. He surrendered to Coweta County sheriff but because the crime occurred in Carroll County he was taken to Carrollton and remains jailed awaiting developments.
The county depository for Carroll County was designated at the last meeting. Commissioners J A F Broom E T Steed and J T Jones authorize Citizens Bank of Scvrpment as the best bidder to hold county funds for 1922 under Commissioner Broom's guidance.
A Sunday morning blaze damaged the old Primitive Baptist church on Tanner trost where warehouses were stored. The fire started in the northwest corner, but firefighters quickly contained it with little damage to the building owned by Mr. W. H. Watson.
A fragment shows a carload of pigs and shoats being unloaded at Now's mill area. The text is partial and lacks clear dates or names beyond the locations mentioned.
Atlanta Ga Dec 29 A public swine growers convention and hog sale will be held in Ashburn in January. Hon Joe Lawrence editor of the Ashburn Wiregrass Paner says the gathering marks a step toward solving the boll weevil problem and could boost Georgia hog raising significantly within two years. Turner county sits at the heart of red pebble soil country and the Ashburn Creamery supports year round cash income for local farmers through dairy and livestock markets served by three railroads.
Mr Paul Turner of Young Harris College Miss Emma Turner of Macon and Mr and Mrs Y Hall Jr from LaGrange spent holidays with their mother Mrs Choed.
Atlanta Ga December 29 Reports discuss what lies ahead as 1921 opens. The correspondent surveys business leaders about future conditions, noting uncertainty and the role of faith as markets swing between bad and good times. It highlights beliefs that conditions improved once artificial constraints eased.
Carroll Chapter No 22 R A M elects officers including H P A W Alexandar, J W Aldridge, H Askew, and Louis Clein. High standing of the chapter cited as Georgia-wide, with Frank McPherson endorsing Moore for his ideals and degree work. Companion Moore praised for applying lessons to improve men and citizenship.
Misses Billa Carroll and Jewell McElroy hosted a Senior class party at Miss McElroy’s home last Tuesday evening. The living room featured Christmas colors, punch was served, and Grace Kirk performed selections. Mary Kinney won a prize in a games contest. refreshments followed. Attendees included Gladys Adams, Mary Kinney, Amper Rains, Emin Davis, Hattie Matthews, Ruth Henderson, and others.
A railroad editor argues that short lines must be supported by small towns to spur growth. He notes big systems rely on connecting trunk lines, while many Iowa miles may never be built due to economic constraints. Local communities should start a Buy at Home movement and resist seeking trunk-line upgrades at the expense of short lines.
Atlanta readers are said to demand worthwhile literature and serious essays even as papers print more sensational and risqué material to keep the audience. A local minister quotes a newspaper man who asserts readers coerce editors by clamoring for trash, yet prefer weighty content when available.
A fragmented rural note records a crowd around Bledsor's mill area near New’s mill with cries and a carload of pigs. Names G G and Mur rah appear in the unreadable line.
Mrs M Hood died Thursday December 22 at age 75 in Newnan with four sons and three daughters surviving. Born Mary Bowen in Coweta county April 10 1847 she married Rev J W Hood and lived in Merard Meard Bowdon and Carrollton before moving to Newnan ten years ago to be with daughter Mrs Roy Merrell. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with pastors from Newnan and Carrollton. interment in city cemetery.
Farm notes report Carland pigs and a shout near Bledsoe’s barn beside Now’s mill attributed to G. G. Mur toh.
Fafas announces issuance against all ay ant tyxes following a Tyar Stet 1407 order. Local authorities prepare notices and expect formal collections proceeding under applicable tax statutes. Community businesses monitor the action for potential impact on property owners and residents.
Carroll Lodge No. 6 met in regular session on Tuesday night and elected and installed officers for the coming year. Worshipful Master Foster, and officers Luck Cobb Bledsoe Diy Rufus Smith Barker, Wits Stew M M Hallum Marshal Ballard Tyler, plus Fontar appointing, were installed. Worshipful Master Foster praised the lodge’s growth and noted its standing in Western Georgia as the meeting closed with speeches including Walter Millican commending the members and pledging support.
Notice to all members of Carrollton Lodge No 06 100 B urge attendance at a regalry meeting Monday night January 0ndy Bas inées of importance.
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