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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
The census bureau in Washington reports Georgia counties figures for the 1920 population. Carroll County reaches 34,752, rising by 3,897 people or 12.6 percent since 1910. Heard and Bibb counties show mixed changes with losses in Heard and gains in Bibb amid Macon’s Capitol move.
Saturday morning Mrs. Chip Foster hosted a gathering to meet Mrs. Frank Smith of LaGrange, guest of Mrs. L. Z. Dorsett. Sandwiches and drinks were served. Attendees included Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Flournoy, Mrs. Hap Horton, Mrs. Apperndon, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Vaughn, Bly Bhaefer, Mrs. Murphy of Griffin, and others.
Beginning at each church the Carrollton circuit holds protracted meetings at Center Point July 24 Smyrna July 31 Striplings Chapel August 7 Old Camp August 14. Churches to repair roads trim grounds lamp upkeep and pray for revival. Z V Hawks pastor.
Words cannot express our thanks and appreciations to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during our sickness and for comfort after the death of our little baby. May God's blessings rest upon each one. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Yeater and Mr. and Mrs. We do Vadghan sand Childrens
Mrs. Wiley Creel hosted a Friday domino party for Mrs. Frank Smith of LaGrange and Mrs. Willy Murphy of Griffin, with daisies marigolds and phlox in the living and dining rooms. After games a salad course was served. attendees included Mrs. Smith Mrs. Murphy Mrs. Claude Smith Mrs. L Z Dorsett Mrs. Sidney Holderness Mrs. Hi 3 Goodwyn Mrs. Bettie Cobb and Miss Katie Lou Thomasson.
Mies Minnis Gary and Mr Dan Snipes were quietly married at the bride's parents home in Griffin on July 10. Mrs Snipes is a former Carroll girl and the wedding will surprise friends here.
Members of a Methodist Protestant church are urged to attend a meeting at 8 PM on August 13 in the church building. The agenda is to consider and act on a proposal to authorize the church trustees to sell the church buildings and the lot on which they stand. W C Adamson 11, Chairman of Board.
A tribute praises Judge Adamson for kindness, diplomacy, and steady work in town, county, and state. The piece lauds his simple, devoted life and notes that true honor comes from deeds, not posthumous fame, urging residents to acknowledge him now.
Notice calls all singers to Whitesburg on Sunday afternoon July 18 to join a community singing event. The brief notice requests attendance and participation.
Notice from Roger Meeks states he will not buy more chickens and eggs after Thursday July 15. He advertises egg cases chicken soups and also a Ford war drive truck available for sale.
A brand new Yord Roadster is up for sale with a strong nudge to act fast. The seller emphasizes condition and immediacy, signaling a limited window to inquire and purchase.
A short, period tone promotion urges readers to massage Tharmberlgin's Liniment into stiff muscles and aching joints to relieve pain and restore rest and sleep. The offer emphasizes easing rheumatic pains and improving movement.
In Carrollton Georgia on July 8 1920 a letter from the Decorating Committee of the Trade Board Merchants Association the City Council and citizens complains that only the official decorator W G Pemberton be contracted for street decoration for the Georgia Press Association Convention. The committee argues alternative decorators would compromise finances and wishes no other charges for decoration apart from the official contractor.
Last Wednesday night Mr Boyd and sister Miss Cora hosted a small gathering at their home with a candy drawing. After games, about ten o clock guests joined in to draw candy. Farris Slay played music on his mandolin. Attendees included Bertha Boyd Georgie McBurnett Annie Freeman Cora Boyd Omar Williams Aver Hendrix Minnie Hendrix Eva Boyd Ora Boyd Ben Freeman Calvin Freeman Homer Helton James Boyd Roy Boyd Cliff Paynes Sam Roberts Clyde Johnson Lee Boyd Calaway Boyd Lewin Williams Raymond Williams Terrell Reynolds Oscar Lambert William Hendrix Gai Griffin Mr BR H Boyd and families and Mr G W Slay and families. We left about eleven, hoping to return soon.
A nostalgic fan note promotes Carrollton players in Rome V8 games at South Street Ball Park on Thursday Friday and Saturday with 4:00 call. It praises Brandon in center field as a strong all around player and the team’s hard hitters and fielders led by Luke Williams on short and Honest Jesu at first.
The report recalls a comeback as Lindale wins the first game to five, then loses 7 2 before taking the final 7 2. It praises players Chap Red Pratt Thib Lassetter and Beck, salutes umpire Will, catcher Hoe and pitcher Harry, and notes injuries to Watson.
In an 11 inning game Carrollton defeated Lindale 6 to 8. Pratt pitched for Carrollton and kept Lindale from capitalizing on hits, as timely hits produced the runs.
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