Murder at the Depot A J L Guill Found Dead
Depot agent J L Guill was found murdered inside the Central of Georgia depot shortly after 8 10. He was seen alive minutes before the train pulled out. The motive remains unclear as detectives question workers and several arrests are reported. Funeral plans are announced for Guill and his family receives broad sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Tailway
J. L. Guill
Tral
Carration
Guill
Stone Celi Renes
Cheney
Jook
Mr. Guill
Willis Guill
Appalachicola
Orida
Caroer Stallings
Boys Wanted for July 3 Contests and Races
The notice invites about 15 more boys to join contests games and races on July 3. Contact Jim Dempsey or Br. Lee Sharpe to register and receive entry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dempsey
BR. Lee Sharpe
Robb Elected President at Bowdon College
Trustees of Bowdon College elected Prof. James Ie Robb of Mt. Zion as president for the next term. Robb has long served Mt. Zion Seminary and is described as an experienced progressive educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 1.” Robb
Bowdon College
Bowdon
James Ie Robb
Mt. Zion
Robb
Mt. ‘Zion Seminary
Es University
Fire at Watson's Barn on Dixie Street
A fire swept Watson's Barn on Dixie Street near the Central Tallway crossing. Some stock were saved along with feed and farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy. Watson
Dixie Street
Services Scheduled at Public Square by Rev J I Oxford
There will be services on the public square next Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. The preaching will be done by Rev J I Oxford, pastor of the Tabernacle church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Oxford
Tabernacle Church
South Dominates Boys Corn Club Honors in 1914
Washington reports the 1914 Boys' Corn clubs season shows Southern winners lead with Carl Graves of Soso Mississippi producing 202 bushels on one acre at 14.5 cents per bushel. The southern average prize-winners yield 159.26 bushels versus 104.22 in other regions, signaling the south as the nation's leading corn area with improved cutting methods.
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Washington
United States
United States Department of Suriculture
Harrison
Southern Railway Company
South
Carl Graves
Soso
Miss
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Wester States
Carroll County Masonic Convention Meets in Villa Rica
The Carroll County Masonic Convention will gather on Wednesday July 28 at 9 a.m. in Villa Rica. The Villa Rica brethren will dedicate their new hat and present an engaging program. Master Masons in good standing are invited and lodge secretaries should send reports and assessments promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Villa Rica
Bss
Dozier Resigns as Presbyterian Pastor After Long Service
Rev W P Dozier, longtime pastor, tendered his resignation effective August. He will serve the Lisyd group of churches in Troup County including Lloyd Hounsville and Mothsville and will resign the Villa Rica Church monthly duties. The congregation and community are shocked and saddened by his departure. No successor named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dozier
Troup
Doziers
Villa Riea
Baseball at Fair Grounds July 3 Promises Thrilling Match
At the A. and M. fair ground preparations for an Independence Day program include a baseball game between Bowden and Temple. Secretary Matthews has completed the arrangements. The morning game is set for about 7 30 o'clock with strong teams and enthusiastic crowds anticipated.
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Fair Grounds
Bowdon
Matthews
Fair Groun
Temple Knd
Bowden Hai
Again Faces Grave Charge Against Carroll County Doctor
Dr. M. W. Hancock-Lewis, once freed in prior prosecutions, was arrested last Friday night and jailed without bond on a murder charge connected to the death of Singh Perkins and her child near Roupville. A coroner’s inquest produced a dying declaration, and a jury formally charged him as the suspect. He will mount a vigorous defense when the trial is set for October.
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M. W. Hancock-Lewis
Carroll County
Lewis
Singh Perkins
Freeman
Dr. Lewis
Alabama
J. Walter Franklin
Terrell
Ford five passenger auto in Al condition for sale
Five passenger Ford in excellent condition for sale in Jasjuntt Temple Georgia. Cash or credit accepted. Call or write J F DURETT to arrange purchase.
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J. F. Durett
Jasjuntt
Governor Slaton Commutes Leo M. Frank Sentence
Governor J M Slaton commutes Leo M Frank from death to life imprisonment after public debate. He cites duty under the state constitution and support from juries and courts, acknowledging mixed sentiment and avoiding further violence. The decision follows extensive scrutiny by judges and officials.
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Mirary
Iy Anid
People
Len M. Frank
Milledgeville
Frank
Nevite
Mita
Overnor Slaton
Roan
Ricnee
Gover Eorgin
Supreme Court of Georgia
Supreme Court of the United States
Leo M. Frank
Carrollton Opens 1915 Baseball Season With Three-Game Series
Carrollton started its 1915 baseball season with a three game series against Cedartown. Carrollton won 13 to 1 in the first game with Stevens on the mound and Walton catching. Cedartown won the final two games, 6 to 1 and 9 to 4, as Carrollton errors and tough Cedartown hitting led to losses. The series drew the best attendance yet while Cedartown's practice noted for defense. Carrollton aims to even the score in a return series.
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Carollton
Cedartown
Stevens
Garrollton
Walton
Robinson
Smith
Tatter
Lowry
Muyeh Nun
Carrollton
Doctor Gaines of Agnes Scott Visits Carrollton
President Gaines of Agnes Scott College in Decatur led Wednesday night prayer meeting services at the Presbyterian church in Carrollton. He is noted as a leading educator for young women in the South.
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Gaines
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
South
Carrollton
Presbyterian Church
Death of Mr John Rigsby Near Salem
Mr John M Rigsby died last Saturday at 6 oclock near Salem route 6 after four months with Brights disease He lies buried Sunday at Salem with Rev J T Yarbrough of Heard county conducting the funeral He was about 50 years old survived by seven children from his first marriage and four from his second wife Sallie Granger Also a brother of Mrs G T Jackson and Mr B F Rigsby of Carrollton The funeral drew many mourners reflecting widespread sadness
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John M. Rigsby
Salem
J. T. Yarbrough
Heard County
Rigsby
Bright
G. T. Jackson
B. F. Rigsby
Carrolltgn
Sallie Luckie
Robert Rigsby
Luther Rigsby
Ida Nixon
Marie Holcomb
Agnes Cummings
Amos Rigsby
Lottie Rigsby
Sallie Granger
Strickland
100 Acres of Carroll Land Sold for 30000
Dave West and his sons of Hickory Level bought 100 acres near Hickory Level from James Philo Baskin for 30000. The land, priced at 60 per acre, is described as good farming ground in Carroll County.
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Carroll County
Dave West
Hickory Level
James Philo Baskin
Drowned Youth’s Body Recovered by Chief Dempsey
Chief Jim Dempsey of the local fire department, back from vacation, recovered the body of a young man who drowned in the Oos fanaula river three miles above Rome. He reached the scene shortly after the incident and brought up the body the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dempsey
Fire Department
Oos Fanaula
Rome
Dempsey
Mrs. E. M. Robinson Dies at Whitesburg at 76
Mrs. E. M. Robinson of Whitesburg died there Monday night at age 76 after a brief illness. A highly esteemed widow for many years, her death comes as a sudden loss to numerous friends. her husband had died in the Civil War.
Miss Lancaster Visits Governor Slaton on Frank Case
Miss Maghaley Lancaster of Centralthatchee arrives in Atlanta in colorful attire to deliver a message from voters of Centralhatchee and Roopville asking for Leo Frank's commutation. Governor Slaton declines to meet. police arrange a transfer of the petition via note to Atlanta Constitution.
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Miss Lancaster
Governor Slaton
Ahanta
Maghaley Lancastr
Leo Frank
Milo
Mayhayley Lancaster
Centrathatchee
Heard County
Roopville
Charley Griffin
Gentralthatchee
W. H. Anendrews
Andrews
Mademoiselle
Frank
Contraihnichee
Reopville
Georgia
Andrew S
Tnor
Perry
Centralhatchee
Wilson
Didda Wilson
Atlanta Constitution
Boosters From Villa Rica Here Monday
Boosters from Villa Rica visited town Monday to promote their chauftauqua set for four days ending Monday next week. The group included G. W. Hudgins W. T. Hamrick J. H. Kilgore S. M. Richardson Geo R. Embry B F Burnett Horace Hixon C C Hudgins Frank Payne Lenie Hix Grady Roberts N E Styles Ralph Ayers Bob Black Gregg Wilson Harry Pope EF Hudgins Dr Will Malone W H Malone and Master Paschal Hamrick. A Temple delegation led by Leonard Kenney Dr L E Kenney C Keney D H Mobley R R Robinson Will Suggs Chas Stovall Raymond Aderholt J M Baxter joined. They also boosted for Carrollton during the outing.
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Villa Rica
Messrs
G. W. Hudgins
W. T. Hamrick
J. H. Kilgore
S. M. Richardson
Geo. R. Embry
B. F. Burnett
Horace Hixon
C. C G. Hudgins
Frank Payne
Lenie Hix
Grady Roberts
Cotton Bloom Report From Local Farmer
Mr S A Thompson reported his first cotton bloom from the Allen Coleman farm on route 3 sending the notice to the Free Press office on Friday June 18.
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S. A. Thompson
Allen Coleman
Free Press Office
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Depot
J.L. Guill
Record
Mr. E. M. Lyle
Watson's Barn
Oxford
Ron the
Atu
3OUTH
G. W. Burnett, SR
Merrell
W.P. Dozier
Presbyterian
Temple, Ga
Ant
J. M. Slaton
Loftin
Golden
Craven
Cheeves
Carmen
Brock
Malone
Dimmock
Thompson
DR. Gaines
John Rigsby
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