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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
6
Legal notices announce advance payment requirements and adherence to rates due to high costs. The Carroll Free Press identifies itself as the official organ of Carroll County and directs readers to see the publisher for details.
Petition by Baskin-Watkins Company seeks court order to rename to John W Baskin Company. Filed in Carroll County Superior Court with attorney Boykin Boykin noting incorporation date August 7 1819 and verification by Clerk J W Ston on February 9 1920.
Mrs Ida Beales petitions for a year’s support for herself and her minor children from the estate of A J Beales. All heirs and creditors are cited to show cause before the first Monday in April 1920 why the allowance should not be granted. March 3 1920. W J Milligan Ordinary.
Sophia Rooks applied in due form for twelve months support for herself and two minor children from her husband G C Rooks of Ghorgta Carroll County. All parties concerned kin and creditors are cited to show cause before April 1920. This March 3 1920.
Myrtus Phillips applies for twelve months support for herself and her minor child from the estate of D Phillips, deceased, citing in due form. All relatives and creditors are cited to show cause before the first Monday in April 1920 why Speliveler should not be granted. March 3 1920. W J Millican Ordinary.
Joseph Ls. Stamps as administrator of the estate of Mrs Sarah I Stamps filed for discharge from trust. All persons kindred creditors condemned are cited to show cause before the judge on or before the first Monday in April 1920 why the application should not be granted. Dated March 1 1920.
Georgia Carroll County Wyley T Creel applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of KE Creel late of the county deceased. All persons concerned kin and creditors are cited to show cause if any they have before the first Monday in March 1930 or be granted. W J Millican Ordinary.
J R Miller of the county has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Danjon Miller. Creditors and all persons interested are cited to show cause before the judge or the first Monday in April 1920 why the application should not be granted. March 1, 1920. W J Milligan, Ordinary.
Carroll County Georgia M N Spunes issues notice regarding letters of administration on the estate of Bill Munc, colored, late of the county. All persons concerned kindred and creditors are cited to show cause in April 1990 why the application should not be granted. W J Millican, Ordinary.
A public road order, if no good cause is shown, will be granted on the first Tuesday in April 1920 establishing a second class public road in Carroll County District 1406 G. M. from Mandeville and Temple Road north to Buck Creek bridge. The route runs about one mile over land of Earn Lyle, Sallia Haney, J. Cole and W. R. Rowe, crossing near Buck Creek bridge. March 3 1920. W. M. Robinson, Commissioner Roads and Revenues.
Disposition notice from Grorgta Carral County shows Mrs Mortar as administratrix of the estate of Robert Tiducekron late of naid sanity. She seeks discharge from the trust. Creditors and interested parties are required to show cause on a stated Monday in April 1920 why the application should not be granted. March 3, 1920. W. D. Melican, Ordinary.
The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Carroll County Georgia invites bids for 12.5 miles of sand clay road in Carroll County with project No 20. Plans available in Carrollton LaGrange and Atlanta. Bids due April 1 1920. 5 percent bid bond required. Work to begin about May 1 1920 and finish within 180 working days. Right to reject bids reserved.
On the first Tuesday in April 1920 an order will be issued to change Mandeville road from Carrollton and Temple near old Concord Baptist church about 200 feet north of the current road bed. The new line runs 400 yards west from the land line between W. E. McClung and Earl and Jowall Mune to cross the present road bed. Petitions seek abolishing the old road bed and reverting land to the owner W. G. McClung after fence setback. March 2, 1920. W. M. Robinson, Commissioner Roads and Revenues.
Roy Dye files for divorce against Lottie Nye-Libal in Carroll Superior Court for the April Term 1920. By order of the court dated December 3, 1919 Lottie Dye is commanded to appear to answer the petition. failure to comply will lead to proceedings as provided by law. Witness Judge J. R. Terrell and Clerk B. J. W. Stone on January 20, 1920.
A commissioner's notice states that barring good cavalry, an order will grant on the first Tuesday in April 1920 establishing a second class public road in district 1122. It runs from H B Williams house southeast through several land parcels including Ratta Poynar W W Wallace J H Cush I F Boyd Monroe Williams and others before intersecting the public road west of Monroe Williams.
Bertha Driver is summoned to appear in Carroll Superior Court in the April term 1920 to answer George Driver's petition for divorce. A court order dated August 15, 1919 requires her to respond. failure to appear may lead to the case proceeding by default as provided by law. Witness: Wonersbie J RK Terrell, judge, this January 20, 1920.
A temple and Bethel member for 84 years, Sister Henry lived a devout Baptist life in Temple. The obituary expresses faith, praise, and prayers for her husband, with a church committee noting her steadfast service and hopeful transition to heavenly rest.
An advertisement urges farmers to stop boll weevil by using Calcium Arsenate and approved dusting gear. It promises government approval, federal and state support, and offers complete equipment and pricing details. J. M. Johnson and T. B. McRitchie & Co advertise as distributors in Georgia with contact locations.
Mrs Effin Donner organized a large attended evening at Lee's Chapel Schoolhouse to raise funds for the school. Notables including Rev T A Bonner and Judge Reall attended with a 30 minute play, jokes, readings, and an auction raising 108 dollars in cash.
A fragment recalls a community box supper event with affectionate wishes for Tivo'n Chapel school to grow and prosper. The donor hopes the school can host many future gatherings and extend the invitation to all.
Extract from the minutes of the First National Bank Carrollton Ga March 8 1920 notes the death of Miss Elsie Lavans who worked nearly two years in a trusted bank role. The board offers condolence to the family and mates a request to present two copies of the resolutions to the bereaved. CHAS J LYLE J A MANDEVILLE B B BRODNAX
George F. Daniels of Hardwick Vermont, owner of the Hardwick Inn and a model New England hotel, writes that his sedentary life has required occasional laxatives and he has tried many but found Chamberlain's Tablets the best for him.
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