Western Georgia to Convert Bowison College into State Normal
Proposals to transform Bowison College into a State Normal and Industrial College gain momentum with community backing. The plan aims to place the school on par with state institutions and to strengthen regional education, backed by local leaders and supporters in Carrollton and surrounding counties. A mock trial and a girls dormitory project at the A and M School highlight civic efforts, with dorm funds nearing completion and broad subscription enthusiasm.
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Normal and Industrial College
Bowison College
Aphu
Eorgia Normal and Industrial
Joe
London
Yale
Tugbe
Bofvdon
J. J. Reaves
Mo Lymoore
Wy Bursopf
W. Plsmith
W. O. Babrow
Georgia
Fuwson College
Towdon College
Noel and Industral College
Gearpia
Watt Advertises Sale Starting Saturday At Hyatt’s Store
The Free Press announces a big sale at Hyatt’s store starting Saturday to attract the drug public of the section. It highlights reliable advertisers and notes the event offers opportunities for savings and reduced prices on all lines as market prices trend upward. A special advertisement details the sale at the Tabernacle with events including a baptismal service and Sunday activities.
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Hyatt's
Fe Press
Aion Ot Yeep
Mer
Marey
Bridges Damage Flood Strikes Carroll County Roads
High water from heavy rainfall destroys and moves wooden bridges across Carroll County. Many structures require repairs or replacement with a months long timeline. Commissioners plan rapid repairs but four new bridges will be forgone due to funds.
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Reroll County
Snake Creek
Watkins Mill
Stovall Pridges
Carroll County
J. A. F. Broom
Bethlehem
Victory
Lovyworm
Mill
King's
Heavy Rains Devastate Crops Across Carroll County
A prolonged series of storms drenched the region from Thursday to early Saturday, flooding fields and washing out roads and bridges. The corn crop suffered severe damage, bottom lands submerged, with some fields nearly destroyed. Expectation is for reduced county output, though some crops like cotton face less impact and overall county production may rebound later. Butterick patterns noted at Brailles.
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Carroll County
Roopville-born Charles Hoop runs for Coweta Circuit Solicitor General
Charles Hoop, born August 11, 1877 in Roopville Carroll County Georgia, is a prominent Carrollton lawyer and First Baptist member seeking the Coweta Circuit Solicitor General post. He educated at Carroll schools Mercer University and State University Law School, admitted in Carrollton, served 12 years as City Court Solicitor of Carrollton, and now seeks broader public service after December 31 term end.
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Charles @. Hoop
Cowely
Roopville
Carroll County
Georgia
Roop
First Baptist Church of
Carrollton
Mercer University
The
State University
Carrallton
Alming
Voters of Coweta Circuit back Og. Keop for Solicitor
Several hundred Coweta Circuit voters sign a resolution urging support for Honorable Og. Keop as Solicitor and prosecuting attorney. They praise his integrity and legal ability and declare confidence in his candidacy at a county meeting.
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Carcoll County
Coweta
Nuenes
Besperk
Cowell Circuit
Carroll County Board Endorses Roop For Solicitor General
Carroll County Board of Education endorses C. FE. Roop for Solicitor General. Remarks praise Roop’s twelve years as City Court solicitor and his honesty courtesy and ability. Endorsements from local officials affirm his fitness for office and public trust.
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C. FE. Roop
Solicitor General
Yiffer
Roop
Carrollton
Cowela
Solistor General
Ja, Muriah
W. T. Monkhis
BO. Boop
W. Barow
Knnelt
Villa Bien Endorses Roop For Solicitor General
The Mayor and Council of Villa Bien Georgia endorse Pon Gb Roop of Carrollton for Solicitor General of the Cowell Circuit. They commend his character and ability as fit for the position and urge voters to support him. Signed by Mayor Harper and clerk Serelechiens.
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Villa Bien
BE. Roop
Villa Bie
Georgia
Roop
Carrolton
Cowell
Solicitas General
Temple Endorses Roop for Coweta Circuit Solicitor General
The Mayor and Council of Temple endorse Sion C. Roop for Solicitor General of the Coweta Circuit. They cite Roop’s eminent legal ability and experience as City Court Solicitor of Carrollton as qualifications. Endorsement signed by city officials and council members.
Whitesburg endorses Roop for Solicitor Circuit
The Whitesburg mayor and council unanimously back C E Roop for Solicitor Circuit, praising his ability, integrity, and experience. They urge Carroll and Coweta County voters to support him as a worthy successor. The resolution cites trust and proven duties in public service as key qualifications.
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Pwit
Roopin
Cireax
Generel
Apy
Ville
Minner
Etter
Cerrolsion
Aas
Maor
Jileoy
W. Y. Thomason
ALB
Brazil
Carrollton Bar Endorses C F Roop for Solicitor General
The Carrollton Bar at a June 29 1916 meeting unanimously endorses C F Roop for Solicitor General of the Coweta Circuit praising his twelve years as Carrollton City Court solicitor and inviting support from bar members across the circuit. Signatories include Smith Willis Smith L K Smith Holderness Moore Burns Hood Millican Adamson Boykin and others.
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Carrolton Bar
C.F. Roop
Carrollton
Coweta
Roop
Smith
Willis Smith
L. K. Smith
Holderness
J. M. Moore
H. H. Burns
Leon Hood
W. OJ
Millican
BR. W. Adamson
S. C. Boykin
Carrollton Endorses C. E. Roop for Solicitor Post
The Mayor and Council of Carrollton endorse C. E. Roop for the position of Solicitor of the Circuit. The endorsement references Roop's bar ties and official suitability amid local political considerations.
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