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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
W J Millican Ordinary cites all creditors and heirs to appear July in 1916 at his office to hear the application of Hl Reeves to be discharged as administrator of the estate of R W Williams deceased.
Notice from administrator of the estate of Miss FE M Robinson that he seeks discharge. Also notice that Mary L Jeter applies for twelve months support from the Robinson estate and the appraisers report is to be approved, with show cause hearings set for July 1916. Both notices issued June 5 1916.
The Carroll Court of Ordinary in June 1916 issues a rule against O. E. Hagan as administrator of H. G. Hagan to show cause why he should not be removed for mismanagement. Petitioners claim about 2500 dollars misused, Hagan’s whereabouts unknown, W. F. Brown acting as attorney. Publication to notify, hearing set for first Monday in July 1916.
Trustee W A Stephenson to sell 220 acres in lot 196 and 20 acres in lot 221 Lith district Carroll County on July 4 1916 at Carrollton court house hours 10 to 4 highest bidder cash sale subject to referee confirmation property free of liens finalized May 17 1916
The Coweta County Commissioners will award the steel bridge contract across the Chattahoochee River at Moore's Ferry on the Newnan and Carrollton road near J P Jones residence to the lowest bidder at public outcry on August 4 1916 at 10 a m. Full specifications are on file with T G Farmer Jr Clerk and may be furnished on request. Payments on completion or as work progresses. Bond required as provided by law. A certified check for five percent of the contract price accompanies each bid. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. By order of the Board May 24 1916.
Deaths and local notices record the passing of John McLeod, infant son of Ty and Mrs. Thomas McLeod, with condolences from relatives. Bannister Morrow’s death noted after long illness. Community visits, sickness reports, and family updates follow, including a large public sale notice in Carrollton listing multiple plots and properties of FE M Bass and E M Bass. Local legislation proposals to amend Carrollton charter and water and light commission also announced.
In memory of W J Wiggins born March 25 1855 who joined Bethesda Baptist Church and was ordained deacon at Pleasant Grove later at Central Tabernacle Ga He died May 23 1916 The church honors a devoted evangelistic member and faithful husband father and citizen The church records will carry the resolutions and copies go to family and newspapers
Notice states a special bill will be introduced at the next Georgia Legislature session. It amends the 1912 Villa Rica incorporation act to authorize establishment and maintenance of a city public school system and to provide for its regulation support and control. Farmers urged to save best grain bundles for display at the A and M Fair next fall.
Three splendid young cows with young calves offered by W. R. Hay of Carrollton Georgia. Sale details not specified.
General Nash says about 3,000 Georgia guardsmen are subject to the national call with an estimate that 65 percent will volunteer for service. The organized militia totals 3,045, including Medical, Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery units. Coast artillery under Major G C Heyward Sr remains separately commanded.
A fragment from the Macon Telegraph notes a battalion of infantry being assigned to another part of the state signaling military movements. The wording is incomplete but indicates a reorganized deployment affecting regional forces.
100000 shingles for sale split into 50000 sap shingles and 50000 heart shingles. Also a 1917 model Chevrolet One Four-Ninety offered cheap. W L Folds advertises notes mortgages deeds and other blanks at Free Press office.
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