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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
8
A compilation of short items records residents traveling to Atlanta Cincinnati and LaGrange for business and visits, with many names and places such as Baskin-Watkins Co, Villa Rica, Carrollton, Georgia Tech, and Elberton. The column notes illnesses, social visits, ongoing events, and upcoming showings including The Miracle Man at local venues.
Brand new Ford Touring Cars offered by Roger Meeks for sale. Each unit includes a starter and is ready for delivery. Price and inventory details available upon request.
Roopville experiences talk of improving the school building amid congestion. Miss Geneva Alexander recovers from a brief illness. Mr B F Roop travels to Gate City on business. Roopville Lodge of Masonry held a regular meeting with several visitors. A stolen pointer dog spoiled a quail on toast at the event. Plans for a brick store between Freel's store and the Methodist parsonage progress, with few 1920 motor tags seen locally. Census activity noted, elections named Judge R L Steed as justice of the peace candidate. Joe Veal expected to replace the doctor as weather prognosticator.
Temple residents and guests frequent nearby cities with several individuals visiting East Point, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Douglasville. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. John Davin, Mr. Ernest McCain, Mr. George Jackson, Mr. O. P. Muse, Mr. Homer McCollister, Mr. Dewey McCain, and Mrs. Grover Bradberry among others, with multiple day visits noted.
The school progresses under Miss Gladys Lovvern with 42 pupils on roll. Mrs. G. T. Trvin and Eva enjoyed a Wednesday visit with Mrs. John Cash. A crowd attended a Mr. Cloud Chambers party and Mr. Robert Irvin of Roma visited relatives over the weekend. Cliff Ragland recently moved away and J. S. Shadinger passed through the community on Sunday the 18th.
A candidate for County School Superintendent announces intent to run in the Democratic Primary. If elected, the signer pledges time and best efforts for a just and equitable administration of the county’s school affairs. Signed E T Steed.
W M Robinson announces candidacy for reelection as Commissioner of Roads and Revenues subject to a forthcoming primary. He notes limited ability for personal canvassing due to duties and asks voters for support, stating his conduct merits no endorsement term.
Notice to taxpayers states tax books open February 1 for state and county taxes year 1920 at the Stuart House for two to three weeks. Receiver W M Chambers says an increase of 30 percent over 1919 is requested by State Tax Commissioner Fulbright across all property classes. He will then tour county precincts.
L. F. Smith withdraws from the race for Tax Receiver of Carroll County citing business obligations and thanks supporters and friends for their solicitations and backing. Dated January 12, 1920.
Mr. W A Shackelford contemplates entering the race for Tax Receiver and will make a final decision after the executive committee meeting.
Small and large size shoats for sale priced eight dollars and up located three miles east of Lowell. Apply to M. Pullen in Whitesburg Route 2.
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