Road bond issue debate by Carroll County official
County Commissioner J A F Broom discusses a proposed 300000.00 bond to build roads in Carroll County. He notes 2500 miles of roads and argues that the sum would cover at most about 50 miles, urging careful planning and inclusive representation for Whitesburg and Temple. He suggests a managing board to control contracts and expenditures and questions feasibility given costs.
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J. A. F Broom
Carroll County
Death of Vermont statesman Hinman noted in telegram
Mr Lee Mandeville received a telegram announcing the death on the 10th instant of his kinsman and life long friend the Hon Benjamin Hinman of Newport Vermont. Hinman had visited in Carrollton many times and was well known to many here.
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Lee Mandeville
Benjamin Hinman
Newport
Vermont
Hinman
Carrollton
Policeman Pate Fired at Burglar in Morning Shooting
A burglar entered Harris Hardware on Alabama Street Monday night during a fire on Adamson Avenue and fled as Policeman Pate fired a shot. Pate, at a light disadvantage, could only glimpse the retreating figure, unsure of his opponent’s race, while the store suffered no losses.
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Harris Hardware Company
Alabama Street
Adamson Avenue
Policeman Pate
Pate
Ordination Service at First Baptists Church
An ordained deacon elect J H Astin will be ordained next Sunday at 3 30 p m at First Baptist Church with full invitation to all. The notes discuss local road costs and depictions of road building options in Cook County and Mattnowah County, comparing sand clay, macadam, tar binder, and concrete formats, and urging prudent planning to avoid costly missteps.
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J. H. Astin
L. S. Sims
Athens
Cook County
Mlinois
Mattnowah
Oregon
Library Association Holds Annual Meeting Tuesday
The Public Library held its semi annual session in City Hall and plans a reading room in a promised adjoining space. The association asks friends to donate furniture and join efforts to improve the library. Eight hundred sixty books have been issued since last May and magazines are distributed to schools upon request to president Mrs W L Fitts. A reception planned for next Friday has been postponed.
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Public Library
W. L. Fitts
Presbyterian church prayer meetings move to members' homes
At the Wednesday prayer meeting the Presbyterian church voted to hold weekly gatherings at members' homes for the rest of winter. Next Wednesday the meeting will be at the home of Pastor Rev. W. E. Dozier. All are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
W. E. Dozier
Death of Mr. A. E. Hubbard
Funeral services were held at home on Wednesday afternoon with burial at Smyrna church cemetery. The deceased, a deacon, was highly esteemed at Pleasant View Baptist church.
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Smyrna Church
Pleasant View Baptist Church
County finance and bond proposal discussed by J A F Broom
A civil engineer says construction costs could cut mileage and reduce the work fund by about 15000. The plan uses 300000 of ten to thirty year bonds at 5 percent, with total interest and costs around 332925 and a grand total cost of 632925, relying on good credit and property tax growth to pay over 30 years. Broom invites taxpayers to petition if they want an election to decide the question.
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J. A. F. Broom
Lost neck-piece to fur set found in town area
Lost on Tuesday afternoon black neck-piece from fur set. Location may have been up town on the square or on Rome street between the square and home. Finder please notify Mrs E B Brodnax or Mr Brodnax at the First National Bank.
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Rome Street
E. B. Brodnax
Brodnax
Nessional Bank
Banks Closed Next Tuesday for Birthday of General Lee
Banks will be closed next Tuesday January 19 for the birthday of General Robert E. Lee. All business will pause for the holiday and people are advised to plan transactions accordingly.
Fire damages lodge hall in Sticktown blaze
A fire last Friday night damaged the roof of the Negro Lodge Hall in Sticktown. The blaze was reported around 7 30 and the fire department responded quickly, saving most of the building though the roof sustained considerable damage.
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Negro Lodge Hall
Sticktown
Automobiles Must Be Registered At Once In County
Commissioner J A F orders automobile owners to register with the secretary of state. All cars in the county must be certified as registered before the deadline. Call the ordinary's office for blanks to avoid enforcement actions.
Williams Hanson Couple Wed in Simple Rural Ceremony
Miss May Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs N A Williams married Mr Tom Hanson son of Mr and Mrs W W Hanson in a quiet ceremony last Saturday.
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Miss May Williams
N. A. Williams
Tom Hanson
W. W. Hanson
Voss Home Destroyed in Tuesday Morning Fire
The home of Mr. Jack Voss burned early Tuesday morning with the house and contents nearly a total loss. Discovered about 1 30 o clock, no one was at home, the blaze had gained headway before it was stopped. Voss was in Alabama. his family stayed with neighbors. Insurance coverage is about 1500 dollars.
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Jack Voss
Voss
Alabama
Physical culture added to private school course
A course in physical culture has recently been added to the curriculum in the private school taught by Miss Helen Brown and Miss Lucile Colquitt. The addition brings wide usefulness to a very successful term for the pupils.
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Helen Brown
Lucile Colquitt
Mt Zion Team Issues Challenge to Local Opponents
The Mt Zion Seminary boys basketball team in Mt Zion has issued a challenge to any team in Carroll or neighboring counties for a game.
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Mt. Zion Seminary
Mt. Zion
Carroll
Carrollton Band to Present Second Concert Next Sunday
The Carrollton band will give a second concert next Sunday afternoon January 17 in Carrollton City Hall auditorium from 3 to 4 p m. An entirely new program will be performed with a finish superior to the last. The city should show appreciation with support and praise.
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Carrollton
Gity Hall
Garrelton
What is the Matter With the United States War Ads Call
In a London wartime reflection the speaker condemns American indifference. He urges boosting factories and railways for a postwar boom, asserting Europe’s devastation proves U S opportunity. He imagines exposing advertisers to real war to spur bold action and global sales.
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Europe
London
Paris
Antwerp
District Conference Invited to Meet in Carrollton in June
The Home District of the North Georgia Methodists plans a June conference in Carrollton. Rome was initially chosen, but the next meeting place moved, and Carrollton was invited as the alternate site.
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North Georgia
Ty Carrollton
Hell
Rome
Darty
Carrollton
All Officers Re elected by the First National Bank
The First National Bank holds its annual stockholders meeting and reports excellent condition with the usual semi annual dividend declared. Officers and directors are re elected. President L C Mandeville comments on European war cotton prices and the optimistic side amid hard times.
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First National Bank
L. C. Mandeville
Carroll County
Europe
A Call for Balanced Action and Cautious Optimism
A speaker urges a slower pace and prudent conservatism, warning against extremes of inaction or overreaction. He defends 40 years of local credit reliability, trusts most county residents to repay debts, and expresses belief the war will end soon or be forgotten. He calls for mutual aid and renewed effort to achieve prosperity.
Bowdon Elects W. T. Beck Mayor In Local Vote
In Bowdon municipal election W. T. Beck was elected mayor. Councilmen chosen were A. E. Fleming W. G. Brown M. F. Jordan and L. H. Burson. E. H. Rainwater was re elected as city clerk and treasurer. D. J. Jackson was marshal and W. L. O Neill became night policeman. Brown was the only new councilman.
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Bowdon
W. T. Beck
A. E. Fleming
W. G. Brown
M. F. Jordan
L. H. Burson
E. H. Rainwater
D. J. Jackson
W. L. O'Neill
Mr. Brown
For Rent H C Brown Residence on Rome Street
Listing offers water and electric service at 75 Rome Street near town and school with contact for details via telephone. Mrs. Fannie Brown at 8 Sims Street is the notice originator. Also advertises unlimited farm money on favorable terms in Carroll and Haralson counties through R D Jackson of Carrollton Georgia.
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H. C. Brown
Rome Street
Fannie Brown
Sims Street
Carroll
Haralson
Mules for sale at Bledsoe's stables
A short sale note announces a few healthy mates for sale at Bledsoe and Powers stables. The animals are described as cheerful and in good condition with ages around 21. Information includes contact or seller names Bledsoe and Powers and location at the stable.
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Bledsoe
Bledsoe & Powers
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