Carrollton Route 2 Dear Free Press Letter About Fire and Community
Dear Free Press readers in Carrollton Route 2 Sanary 9 1920 report of a fire that destroyed a residence near old Wood’s copper mine in Alabama. It notes slow phone service after a freeze and snow, Winnie McLeod traveling to help her son’s family, and a tribute to Jamie Biodsor for dependable mail delivery. The letter urges better school funding and housing, praises a local advocate running for Legislature, and reflects on moving and meeting residents.
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Dear Free Press
Tommie
Katie McLeod
Wood
Alabama
Nlao
Winnie McLeod
Kane
Jamie Biodsor
JW. T
Roopville Masons Prepare Winter Lodge Meeting
Roopville Masons plan their regular communication on the 19th instant with a menu including quail on toast. Merchants report stock-taking complete and await good fortune in the new year. Mr. W H Brock is announced as the newly elected Master of Roopville Lodge of Masons.
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Roopville Masons
Roopville Lodgs
Masons
Prosperity Hopes and Local Happenings
The piece notes anticipated lodge prosperity under the president with grace and dignity. Misa Clara Pentecost resumes studies near Rome after a ten day visit home. Mr. Philip Almand loses a mule worth 400 dollars. farmers are financially prepared for the 1920 crop. Several weddings are rumored as Cupid attends to his duties. Local updates include W. Hy Alexander planning a new Ford and anticipation of community improvements.
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Misa Clara Pentecost
Berry School
Rome
Philip Almand
Almand
Bam
Cupid
Miss Nellie Kate Banks and Robert Neal Means wed
A January 4 wedding at Rev. C. Q. Martins home joins Miss Nellie Kate Banks and Mr. Robert Neal Means with good wishes for their life together. Also notes visits and illnesses in the Mt Zion area including Mrs. Harriet Entrekin’s fall and Atlanta travel by Mrs. Martin.
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Nellie Kate Banks
Robert Neal Means
C. Q. Martin
G. Fowler
Bowdon
Carl Robertson
Atlanta
F. Robertson
Mary Gammon
W.T. Morris
W. P. Bartlett
Hortus Ashmore
Neal Moses
Misa Myrtio Mosca
J. B. Banka
Harriet Entrekin
J. B. Entrekin
GC. Q. Martin
Grace Bryant
Little Son
Oklahoma
Guests of Mrs Bracknell and others visit Carrollton
Time on guests of her mother Mrs Marke Bracknell. Mr Walter Perking went to Atlanta the flat of the week. Mrs A L Moses and James spent this week as guests of Mrs Annie Jackson in Carrollton.
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Marke Bracknell
Walter Perking
Atlanta
A. L. Moses
James
Mian
Annie Jackson
Carrollton
Local News Notes From Bold Springs Area
Hin J W Jones remains confined to bed due to illness. Mrs Newt Spence visited sister Mrs Blakemore in Anniston Alabama. George Jones busy census taker for district last week. Movsra D R Brock Joe Boeneestr J O Sharp visited Mr G M L Boenen on first Sunday. Jewel Rowe made a business trip to Atlanta. Bill Witcher moved near Tallapoowa and plans to engage in peddling next year. Banks Drew moved into new home vacated by Witcher. Wiley McCain and Almus Wren with families visited Mr J W Jones on Sunday January 4th.
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J. W. Jones
Newt Spence
Blakemore
Anniston
Ala
George Jones
Movsra
D. R. Brock
Joe Boeneestr
J. O. Bharp
G. M. Ls. Boenen
Coldest winter night hits Roopville area in weeks
Roopville and Route 1 residents report the coldest weather this winter with no illnesses noted. Local social updates list visits among Aderhold, Merrell, Ragland, Shirey, Vines, and Ragland families. Evelyn Ragland returns from Atlanta. Mildred Smith also back home after work there. Carrry Merrell and others visit relatives. Bam Hutchines makes a Carrollton trip. Ludie Aderhold visits Laura Howard. A baby girl’s birth is announced as she is singing bye bys.
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G. N. Aderhold
Leo's Chapel
Carrie Merrell
Ida Shivrey
Evelyn Ragland
Atlanta
Roy Hinesley
Mra
J. J. Lewis
Gillespit
Laura Howard
Mrs Ragland Visits Ida Crayon for New Year Greetings
Mrs Lizzin Ragland spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Ida Crayon. A light snowfall Tuesday morning marked the season's first significant tease of winter. The note closes with wishes for a happy New Year and a prosperous year.
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Lizzin Ragland
Ida Crayon
Dixie
In Memoriam Mrs H B Dixon 1919 Obituary Notice
In memoriam for Mrs H B Dixon who died December 20 1919 at 11780 7th street after four years of illness. Survived by husband three children father and stepmother four brothers and four sisters. Remains laid to rest December 31 at Camp. Describes her faith as a Methodist and Christian, urging loved ones to trust in Jesus and join in reunion at the golden gates. A friend notes her kindness and readiness to depart.
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H. B. Dixon
Carrie Alexander Dixon
Aintor
Jesus
Koaws
Golden Gates
Carry
Golden Gate
WANTED, SOIL SETTLERS FOR GEORGIA FARMS
The Savannah Press and the Atlanta Journal urge farmers to settle in Georgia not only to buy land but to till and build prosperity. They argue Georgia offers diverse farming beyond cotton, with grains vegetables and animal husbandry, inviting both local and outside settlers to become sturdy rural builders.
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Savannah Press
Georgia
Pape
America
Atlanta Journal
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude to Doctors Spruell and Raa kin for faithfulness. May blessings of heaven be showered on each. Sincerely Mrs T B McClung, Ollie McClung, Annie Bell, Judson McClung, Sallie House.
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Spruell
Raakin
T. B. McClung
Ollie McClung
Annie Bell
Judson McClung
Sallie House
2000 Pieces Of Furni ture Sent To France
Washington report notes that 2000 pieces of furniture made by Junior Red Cross students in manual training schools were sent to France and received by about 6 million people rebuilding in the shattered battle region. The gift is described as nothing less than a godsend.
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Washington
Red Cross
France
Battle
No Great Act of Heroism Required Croup Care
If some great act of heroism was necessary to protect a child from croup no mother would hesitate to protect her offspring but when it is only necessary to keep at hand no battle of Chamberlaisns Cough Remedy and give it as soon as the first indication of croup appears there are many who neglect it Chamberlains Cough Remedy is within the reach of all and is prompt and effectual.
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Chamberlain
Harris Exhumation Bill Introduced for Fallen Soldiers
Senator Harris of Georgia introduced a bill directing the Secretary of War to arrange the return at government expense of soldiers sailors and marines buried in Europe where next of kin oppose removal. The measure was referred to the military committee.
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Washington
Janary
Secretary of War
Europe
Harris
Georgia
Perfect Health Is Yours If the Blood Is Kept Pure
Ad promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood medicine to revitalize blood and boost vitality. Encourages readers to buy at a drug store and contact the Swift Specific Co. for free medical advice from Atlanta Georgia.
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S. S
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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Isen
Ballard
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