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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
The Carroll Free Press reflects on Dr. L G Hardman’s gubernatorial bid, editorials by Jim Williams, and Georgia political sentiment. It notes newspaper support for Hardman, price hikes for weekly papers, capital relocation questions, and temperance leaders with strong convictions shaping the race. The piece comments on local figures and regional papers amid campaign discourse.
The premium book of the A and M fair for October 1916 is being printed at the Free Press office. Merchants banks and others are invited to place ads by contacting John Matthews secretary or the Carroll Free Press. About 4500 copies will be printed and distributed in Carroll County.
A garbled 19th century political dispatch cites Hardiman as the strongest race leader with broad county support. It lists counties backing Harris Dorsey and others, noting Hardiman’s hold on old grounds while building new alliances across the state. Local editorials imply Hardiman’s eventual statewide success and personal qualities as merits.
The piece argues the L and N rail line should support Mr Dorsey, asserting he best serves the people's interests, while accusing the I and NX railroads of trying to align with railroad power by backing a governor before election. It emphasizes loyalty and faithfulness cited in the public record.
Political dynamics in Georgia show potential opponents ready to back Hughes, despite his past as a Supreme Court judge who reportedly supported a new bid at Talbotton.
The article notes Rev J A Smith, Meridian college philosophy professor and Methodist pastor, preaching in Temple on Sunday. Rev W R Barrow of the Baptist church was away at Taylorsville for Palm Sunday, with Rev Mr Meeks of Union filling the morning service.
Mr Robert Watson and brother J Oliver attended by singing at Kansas Sunday. Miss Nellie Kate Banks spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Davison of Lucky. Mr and Mrs Green Bonner of Mitown visited Mr and Mrs Hooks. W Z Watson and family spent Sunday afternoon with Aunt Ann Melear of Danky who has been sick. Minnie Johnson and Mrs Thob Rooks visited. Mollie Melendon spent Sunday with Mrs I B Banks. A B Duke visited friends at I Hopewell Alabama Sunday night. Eugene Banks was seen in Louvain with I B Banks.
Ready, Kentucky woman recounts six months of illness and failed doctors before taking Cardui. Eleven bottles restored strength, weight up, able to work and wash, with her praise for Cardui as the best medicine for women’s troubles. She urges others to obtain a bottle now, noting many thousands aided over 50 years.
Dr Harden impressed in Quitman County last week and indications point to a larger vote this year than before according to the Quitman Advertiser.
A Dahlonega Nugget note blurs with fragmented text on a political campaign. It hints at a harsh stance toward liars and suggests a vigorous, wary approach to messaging amid controversy. The piece appears as a clipped, incomplete OCR snippet from a local column.
Editor Jim Williams urges Hugh Dorsey to allow Jim Conley to carry his grip while suggesting Doe Pattle permit Clay Robson to check his baggage in a witty Waltan Tribune item.
Editor George Rucker comments that Dr Ilurdman appears to have the best option at present, while Walton Tribune quips about Rucker’s view and notes Bryan Alpharetta Free Press warns against a lynching platform in Georgia.
Alpharetta Free Press notes Dr. Hardiman has lived a life marked by temperance, characterizing him as a longtime advocate of sobriety and self control.
Severely shocked by lightning is mentioned as a brief recovery note. E. F. Lee was carried to the Davis-Fisher sanatorium in Atlanta last week for an operation on the nod and hoped to be successful. Mr. W. Iy Lee and family express peace and plan for Alhuna to be with his father, Mr. Le. J. Lee, who was to be covered on Monday the 17th.
Salem notes a Monday start for Prof A J Kaglar as teacher. Abner Nixon makes a business trip to Atlanta. Ruth Blaewelder of Antioch visits. John Vletcher and sister of Burwell visit S D Nixon. Abner Nixon leaves for Franklin to work this summer. A general Salem meeting is planned for Friday and Saturday the 21st and 22nd with protracted meetings beginning Sunday. good meetings expected.
The Day river washed away Tyre Reese's mill also known as Watkins mill. Villa Rica’s Villa Rica team played Hulett Wednesday with a 2 to Alo (likely 2 to 0) score in favor of Villa Rica. Mr Clayton Smith and wife of Delcon Texas visit, crops are good in Texas. Mails delayed due to washed out bridges. Rev J L Williams of Crass Plains held regular appointment at Friendship Sunday. Miss Nona Samples and Mr J P Fountain were married Sunday.
Prof John Hearn begins classes Monday as farmers keep children home to help in fields. A warm account notes summer work, watermelon feast at Isaac Smith's with a crowd and Melon patch success. Guests include J B Smith and son Samuel, Charlie Bonner family, and Luther Foster family. Repeated social visits reference Mt Zion Antioch and Mt Zion areas.
Route No 2 reports the death of Aunt Nancy Segler nearly 82, longtime member of New Hope M P church. Funeral officiated by Rev R P Louisden. The column notes family grief, local sickroom updates, and weather as mud and ruts persist in the area.
Mr J T Horsley and family spent Saturday night with Mr G Hackney and family. Mrs L W Stallings visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Branin near Eureka last week. Mr S M Herrin and family of Oak Ridge visited their parents Mr and Mrs W T Hackney Wednesday last week. Mrs Willie Moe Osborne of Villa Rica was the guest of Mr and Mrs W T Hackney Friday. Be Morris and wife are son Mr M E Morris weslie and family attended preaching at Carrollton Saturday and Sunday. Mr Sant Reese and family of Clem visited their parents Mr and Mrs H W Boatright Saturday night. Miss Lizzie Bell Huesley and sister Annie Ray of Newnan motor to the singing at Cross Plains and to see sister Mrs Myrtle Hackney.
Mr W J Wright began teaching in Cross Plains on Monday with few students present. Attendees included Reid Wager Luther Bea vers Brownie Wager Odessa Cuutrel near Sar fay and visitors from Newnan Oak Grove Consolation Carrollton and Way side. Several relatives and neighbors visited and attended the Sunday singing at Mrs GC Litimer’s home and with Mrs S A Hollmanin returning from Sand Hill after two weeks.
Antioch Mes and W L Trey along with children visit her mother Mrs J W A Rowland at Miller's Academy. Joe Wyatt of Haleyville Ala arrives to spend the summer with his grandparents Mr and Mrs T L Roberts. Jess Eason and family spend Sunday with Mr W V Harman and family at the Old Camp Ground. Willie Mac Fletcher inching toward better health.
J L Lovyern filed for permanent letters of administration de bonis non on estate of H G Hagan, deceased. J H P Beck cited to show cause before the Ordinary on or before the first Monday in August, 1916. July 5, 1916. W J Millican, Ordinary.
Mrs. M. Levans as guardian for Emmett Mae Levans and James E. Levans applies to Georgia Carroll County for leave to sell real estate of their deceased father J. E. Levans to provide support and maintenance. All parties are cited to show cause by the first Monday in August 1916. July 6 1916.
An application to probate the last will of Mrs. Kate Embry Merrell, deceased of Carroll County, is filed. Heirs named include Minnie Adams of Ocala Florida Nellie Galbreath of Williston Florida Kitlie Dees of Irwin Florida Dwight Merrell of Philadelphia Pennsylvania and E T Steed of Carroll County. Heirs are ordered to show cause by the first Monday in August 1916 why the probate should not be granted.
Eva Mote applies for twelve months support for herself and three minor children from the estate of her deceased husband C B Mote. Appraisers have viewed, all concerned are cited to show cause by the first Monday in August why the application should not be granted. Dated July 5, 1916, W J Millican, Ordinary.
W J Milligan Ordinary issues citation for discharge from administration of J C Stallings estate. Heed to show cause by first Monday in August why application should not be granted. All interested parties urged to appear and contest if needed.
On the first Tuesday in August 1916 sheriff sale will occur at the courthouse in Carrollton. Property includes the M. B. Traylor house and lot on Beck Avenue Bowdon two acres and stock in Piedmont Medicine Co at Temple together with the north half of the northwest quarter of lot 297 in the ninth district. Proceeds apply to judgments in favor of C. M. Tanner Grocery Co G. H. Stewart and J. Baskin. Notices given. levies dated July 5 6 1916.
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