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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
4
Henry H Revill announces candidacy for Solicitor General of the Coweta Circuit in the Democratic primary September 9. He cites two years at the bar, service as City Court of Greengills judge, and as Official Court Reporter as qualifications. He pledges impartial, economical administration and thanks white voters for support.
To the voters of the Coweta Circuit I announce as a candidate for Solicitor General subject to the Democratic primary on September 8 1920. I have never run for political office and will campaign in evening columns and dinners. I oppose mudslinging and pledge fairness firmness and fearlessness with equal justice for rich and poor. Your vote and influence are appreciated.
The Presbyterian Church lists Pastor Rev W R Henderson D D Elders T W Dimmock L Mandeville and C K Henderson Jr Deacons S Holderness J A Aycock and B Lassetter Treasurer C B Lassatter Sunday Services at 11 am and 8 pm Sunday School 9 45 am Superintendent L Mandeville Jack Aycock Secretary and Treasurer Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 pm Ladies Aid Society Mrs J C Brock president and Mrs J T Walker secretary Meets Monday after 4th Sunday Westminster Society Mrs Jack Aycock president and Mrs Hap Horton secretary Meets first Tuesday of every month.
A Carrollton audience heard Clifford Walker, then Attorney General of Georgia, advocate educational improvements across the state. The talk emphasized visiting nurses, living salaries, medical exams for children, and reformist aims. A local era-angle note quoted a former schoolmate praising Walker’s character and leadership.
By order of the Carroll County Ordinary, T. Ben Daniell, administrator of Ay D Daniell’s estate, will sell at public auction in DeKalb County, Georgia, the described land parcel in Atlnatn city, part of lot 211, block 1? Colquitt Hill, subject to restrictions from W B Tutman to F KH Radoslahen, to pay debts and distribute estate. Sale set before courthouse door, July 1920.
By order of the county court, a guardian will offer at public auction the undivided one seventh interest in a Bowdon dwelling and lot on College Street, fronting north 75 feet with 100 feet depth, bounded by G. W. Downs and W. T. Johnson, for cash on the first Tuesday in August 1920 at the courthouse door. The sale benefits Mrs. Nancy Abercrombie.
L. T. Tong as administrator of T. W. J. Bell estate filed for leave to sell stock in Farmers Bank of Bremen Georgia. Citations issued to all interested to show cause before August first 1920 why the application should not be granted. July 6 1920. W. J. Millican Ordinary.
A public notice states the speaker is ready to perform shingling and lathing work and directs interested parties to contact W. W. Hagan at 58 West Avenue, Carrolton. The notice is dated July and references the job location and the contractor’s name for outreach.
LOST On last Wednesday between Chrrolston and Lovvorn's mill a ladies' black hand bag containing clothing and two pairs of shoes. Finder leave at J. F. Morrin Store or Free Press office. FOR SALE BY OWNER 100 hyndroid aerials at 50 cents each, 60 acres original woods timber with a good saw mill location, 40 acres cultivated, 20 acres fresh land, all good land capable of a bale of cotton. A four room house, barn and water well four miles south of Roopyilla on route 1 Simpson road. For further information see R. F. Loftin, Roppville.
Local listing urges buyers to act now as Carroll County property values rise daily. The notice highlights a selection of farms and houses with lots described as choice offerings in the Carrollton area.
Listings describe numerous farms for sale by Burson Dial Co including Henry Banks place on Tyus Carrollton road near Bowison with 80 acres and dwelling, Laurel Hill road near Roopville with 100 plus acres, multiple tracts near Whitesburg and Bowdon, various improvements such as dwellings, barns, orchards, and outbuildings, proximity to schools churches and rail access, and note bargains across many lots with timber, bottom land, and pasture details.
Real estate listing for multiple houses and lots in Carrollton. Properties include five and seven room homes, six to ten acre parcels with barns and orchards, vacant lots on Newnan and Chandler streets, and commercial storefronts on Depot street. Descriptions emphasize bargains and home sites near schools.
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