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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

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Pasture Meeting Held At Bud Roberts Farm

A well attended pasture meeting on the Roberts farm near Sackville on the National Highway discussed permanent low land pastures using Carpet and Dallas grasses. Speakers included Prof. J. B. Fain and Central of Georgia Railway agents J F. Boxemore and EH. Jackson. Demonstration plots of Kudzu were shown. future meetings planned with information available from County Agent Jackson.

Bud Roberts G. Lu. Roberts Sackville Carrollton Central of Georgia Railway Roberts Dallas J. B. Fain State College J. PF. Jackson J. F. Boxemore EH. T. Jackson J. E. Z ‘Vod Mr. Roberts Jackson

Judge Russell Pleased Over Judgeship Race

Atlanta, July 27 Judge R B Russell who has announced for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court against Judges W A Fish is receiving strong encouragement and support. He maintains headquarters at the Kimball House and works with legislature members and state political leaders. Russell served over ten years on the State Court of Appeals and had a strong record as a Superior Court judge. Friends are conducting an active canvass in his behalf.

Atlanta R. B. Russell Supreme Court W. AH. Fish Kimball House Russell State Court of Appeals

Poultry raising in Moultrie booms

Moultrie Ga July 27 Figures given out here show that Swift & Company at their Moultrie plant has been killing an average of about 5000 chickens weekly. Of this number 90 percent are raised within hauling radius of Moultrie. The plant has bought several solid cars of chickens this season and recently refused six or seven carloads it was unprepared to handle.

Moultrie Swift & Company

Weevils Attack Mature Cotton Bolls in Vidalia

Vidalia Georgia July 27 Report states recent rains have driven boll weevil infestation to nearly 100 percent across the area. Every bloom and forming boll now harbor the weevil pest and many mature bolls with speckled coloration are being attacked.

Vidalia

Judge E. T. Steed Named City Club Public Relations Chairman

Judge E J Steed of Carrollton is appointed chairman of the Public Relations committee of the City Club of Atlanta to uncover truth about Atlanta Georgia relations and propose corrective measures. The committee includes leaders from across Georgia and aims to unite sections for the welfare of the commonwealth. Carrollton representations include Jud ge E B Roop Judge Leon Head Rep J L Smith Commissioner J A F Broom and others with Ruth Steed serving as assistant secretary of the City Club.

E. T. Steed City Club E.J. Steed Carrollton City Club of Atlanta Georgia Eb, Roop Leon Head J. L. Smith

Deputy Sheriff Sues Five Mob Members in Wilkinson Case

Macon Ga July 27 Deputy Sheriff Stanley sues five Wilkinson county men over a mob lynching attempt that wounded him. He seeks 220000 in damages arguing the four known Wilkinson residents aided or were part of the mob. The suit marks a rare civil action against locals tied to a past lynching.

Macon Wilkinson County Jim Denson John ‘T. Stanisy Hay United States South Georgia Wadena Stanley

Baskin's Community Benefit Sale Opens With Rush

A. J. Baskin opened a large community benefit sale Thursday at 9 am. Crowds rushed the doors and filled two big store rooms with bargains. The sale promises thousands of dollars in savings for Carroll and surrounding territory as every article is offered at a bargain price. Visitors urged to shop now and return later.

A. J. Baskin Carroll

Deaths and Funerals in Mandeville Mills and Lowell

Mr. Will Fuller aged 53 died in the Mandeville Mills district Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at Mt. Zion. Mildred Elizabeth the month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z V Denny of Lowell district died Sunday.

Will Fuller Mandeville Mills Mt. Zion Mildred Elizabeth Z. V. Denny Lowell

Mrs Lizzie Bell Walden Dies in Antioch at 59

Mrs Lizzie Bell Walden died Friday at Antioch near Bowdon. She was about 59 years old.

Lizzie Bell Walden Antioch Bowdon

Kate Chapman Dies in Hulett

Mrs. Kate Chapman of Hulett died Saturday. Funeral plans are pending local obituaries indicate a private family service. She was a longtime resident of the community and is survived by relatives.

Kate Chapman Hulett

Farm for Sale Near Tifton Georgia 122 Acres

122 acre farm for sale 4 miles from Tifton with a 6 room dwelling and a 2 room tenant house. Property has 75 acres stamped, a barn, and interior fencing around the entire tract. Bargain in South Georgia. Write for price and particulars. I. C. Means, 37 Juby Btpd.

Tifton Brookfield South Georgia I. C. Means

Mrs W C Robinson Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs W C Robinson a prominent South Carrollton resident dies after a long illness. Born November 11 in Morgan County she married W C Robinson April 18 1886 and leaves five children Ray Robinson Mrs Roger Meeks and others. Funeral at Tabernacle Church conducted by Rev W L Hambrick with large attendance. The family noted, and neighbors express deep sympathy. J S Lowrey Sr of Dana on visits Carrollton and reports good cotton prospects despite boll weevil.

Narial Hospital W. C. Robinson Oxroll County Morgan Farm Sindy Grove Carrollton Missionary Baptist Church Stindyvo John D. Morgan Our County Werringo Robinson Roger Meeks Ana Fisn Jowell Robinson Thin Elty Teo Mra. Bio Wise Cullnnay Ala J. T OL. D Womchurch J. W. Fleming Ded Bo Wis Tabernale Church Hey W. L. Hambrick Tabernacle W. J. Perdus A. Walker E. M. Strickland W. A. Upshaw C. A. Brock W. T. Hendon Wall Lowrey Danaon Hia Eon

Miss Vivian Snead To Teach Summer Music Class

Miss Vivian Snead will teach a summer class in piano violin and voice starting Tuesday August 1st through Friday August 25th at the College Street school. Those wishing to study should call telephone 124 Tuesday and Thursday. Patrons are urged to have their children study this month.

Vivian Snead Snead College Street

Hon A O Bialock to Visit Carrollton Saturday

Hon A O Bialock candidate for commissioner of agriculture toured Carrollton and Bowdon last Saturday meeting residents and forming new acquaintances. He is expected to receive strong support in Carroll County as local folks show interest in his Bla loy bid. J R Robison and son Robert of Atlanta accompanied him.

A. Q. Binlock Carrollton Bowdon Bialock Carroll County Blaloy J. R. Robison Robert Atlanta

Sad Death of a Beautiful Child Lou Sohn Stewart

Community mourns the loss of Lou, a twenty month old girl, who died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital after four days of illness. The infant was believed to be the Stewart family’s fourth child to die early in life. A funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Browath residence with Rev. John P. Erwin officiating, burial in the city cemetery beneath a mound of hot house blossoms.

Sohn Stewarts Lou Atlanta Nick Tts C. Hi. Browath South Street John P. Erwin Wie City

Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Carrollton August Meeting

Rural Letter Carriers of Carroll county are urged to attend a county meeting in Trade Board rooms Carrollton on the first Saturday in August at 2 30 PM. Important business will be transacted and it is hoped every carrier will be present. August 8 at 2 30 PM. Benj L Camp President Geo W Davenport Supt Treas.

Carroll County Trade Board Carrollton Benj Camp Geo. W Davenport Suo-Treas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Aderhold Brethon Mesers Hughey and McWhorter Carralston G. C. Cook The Carroll County Trade Board Carrollton Ad Club Farm Bureau Isiadh Are Citizens Bank Newnan Street Carrollton, GA MOB Baskin's Community Benefit Sale Denny Chapman Rou Cutomepad Wastad Baha Carrollton Drug Company First National Bank Building EAGLE the First National Bank L. C, Mandeville Pres. C. A. Lyle
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