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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1921

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Managers Meet but Schedule Not Adopted in Georgia State League

The Georgia State League managers met in Carrollton with President H P Merkicham presiding. A schedule was not adopted after several tentative plans failed. The group adjourned to reconvene in Atlanta at 11 A M next Thursday, as Carrollton sought time to finalize its entrance. Hauger, formerly of Atlanta, is reported to manage Ladrique Romo Tribune Herald.

Solubs Georgia State League Carrollton H. P. Merkicham Wells Capital City Atlanta Carrolltan Hauger Ladrange Romo Tribune-Herald

Georgia Elks Plan for a Big Meet

The Georgia Association of Elks will hold its annual convention at Ty-Yeo Island in May 2021. It is expected to draw about 1,000 Elks, with invites extended to prominent members and featured dances and social events.

Georgia Association of Elks Ty- Yeo Island

Fuller Brothers Return to Carrollton Purchase Local Garage

Messrs Tom and DeWitt Fuller formerly of Villt Rica and Los Angeles return to Carrollton and purchase Daniel's Garage on Alabama street. Locals greet the newcomers warmly and say more such businesses would be welcome.

Tom and DeWitt Fuller Villt Rica Joan Angeles Cal Carrollton Daniell Alabama Street

Organization to Secure Farm Loans for Carroll County

An organization to obtain government farm loans formed after the farm loan act was declared constitutional. Last Friday many farmers met with E. T. Jackson to plan and twenty plus signed as applicants for Jenny. Another meeting is set for next Friday afternoon. interested farmers should contact W. B. Richards or E. T. Jackson in Carrollton, Ga.

E. T. Jackson Farm Loan Act of Congress Jenny W. B. Richards Carrollton

Southeastern Fair Sets 1921 Dates in October Run

The Southeastern Fair Association picks October 12 to 22 for 1921, moving from the prior 15 to 26 dates. National Hog and Cattle Show remains a feature, International Club Stick Judging Contest returns, top American saddle horses compete, auto events added, Wortham's Exposition Shows debut in the South, with a larger, better entertainment program promising a premier regional fair.

Southeastern Fair Association Tepurebred Livestock Organizations South America Wortham

A. and M. Defeats Senoia In High School Baseball Opener

The A. and M. Aggies defeated Senoia Bonda High last Saturday by 17 to 61 in the 1921 season opener. The Aggies expect about fifteen games this year and aim for a winning percentage not less than 800.

Bonda High School

Will Boykin charges oust city officials

Atlanta March 21 Litien John A Boykin criminal court solicitor in a public speech charged city officials and detective Neada with collusion and protection in the buco ring scandal. He named Councilman Al Martin Aldine Chambers and John McClelland praising McClelland as backed by the Sang Society Club. The remarks sparked debate at the chamber of commerce and raised questions about governance and reform.

Atlanta Litien John A. Boykin Criminal Court Boykin Neada al Martin Floyd Woodward Buanco Ring Woodward Aldine Chambers John McClelland Koy Soiceitor Boykin McClelland Sang Souei Club Chamber of Commercism Aaiso Hat T. BR. Marshall Chamber of Commerce Mr. Boykin Mr. Marshall Americas

Closing Exercises At Camp Creek School

Closing exercises of Camp Creek School will be held at the school on the factory road four miles west of Carrollton Friday night March Slith. Doors open at 6 o clock exercises begin 7. A nice program with vocal music violin music and short addresses. Fiddlers invited with prize for best rendition of Turkey in the Straw. Admission 15 and 25 cents proceeds go to school building improvements. Fiddlers send names to G T Strock Carrollton R 2 by Thursday.

Camp Creek Jonse Factory Road Carrollton Mugic Dasly G. T. Strock R. 2

Roundup of Loafers in Atlanta Targeting Idle Figures

Detectives initiate a roundup of suspicious characters in Atlanta, aiming at pool room loafers pistol toters and bootleggers. Several arrests already made as city cracks down on those deemed unoccupied during daytime.

Atlanta

Arringtons Announce Maud Word and John Smith Marriage

Mr and Mrs A J Arrington announce the marriage of their daughter Maud B Word to Mr John Smith of Oneonta Alabama on March 19 1921.

A. J. Arrington Maud B. Word John Smith Oneonta, Ala

Mrs M B North a Successful Farmer and Gardener

Mrs M B North of Carrollton route 8 visited town with cornfield beans she saved seed worth over 36000 this year. The family has grown the same bean line for over 40 years from Louisiana and Coweta county stock. She tends her garden, never buys on credit, and promotes pure seed and careful husbandry in her home farm.

M. B. North Carrollton Route 8 North Louisiana Coweta County Ant Wheltaio Gaye Jooks Nutter

Greater Georgia Tech Campaign Aims To Build Industrial Future

A plan in Carroll County proposes a $1,000,000 annual fund for five years to establish the Greater Georgia Tech. The effort, backed by Georgian groups in New York City led by Ivy L Lee, seeks to create a southern research lab, an extension service, an industrial development department, and technical training for Georgia’s youth to boost the state’s industries and capital formation. Victor Allen of Buford to chair the state executive committee as counties organize under a five-campaign structure.

Mandeville Migvillo Mills Georgia Dinmitten Carroll County Ich Daa Georgia Tech Georgia i New York City Ivy L. Lee New York Georgi Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of Victor Allen Buford Koopa Mason and Dixon Ng Ontario Siates Union

Harry Allen Hailed in Town as State League Beat Slab Artist

Handsome Harry Allen, noted for his work as a beat slab artist in the Georgia State League, arrived Sunday morning declaring this season will be his best. He demonstrated leadership at a doll rack by keeping two boys busy dressing babies, musing aloud about becoming manager.

Harry Allen Georgia State League

Store house at Mandeville burns

The storehouse of Pascal & Tambert at Mandeville was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. Information came from a southbound train passenger. further details were not available.

Pascal & Tambert Mandeville

Mr C J Shinn of Bowdon Dies After Illness

Mr C J Shinn of Bowdon died in Atlanta Sunday after several months illness. He was 57 and widely known in Carroll County. The body was returned to Bowdon and buried today at Pleasant Grove near Ty e. He is survived by his wife and several children.

C. J. Shirin Atlanta Carroll County Ala Bowder Pleasant Qroys Tye Severi Childran

Hinesley Injured By Automobile On Public Square

Hayday afternoon Haynesley of Cross Plains was run over by an automobile on the public square near the Penplon Bank. He received a bad collarbone shoulder blade and three ribs broken with bruises. Taken to Carrollton Hospital he is resting well. The car was driven by Mrs Warren. The occasion was accidental.

Mminesley Cross Plains Penplon Bank Hinesley Nownan Street Winesley Carrollton Hospital Mra. Warren

Uncle Sam to coin some new dollars

Boon Uncle Sam will reaumg hin toak of turning silver bullion Into irew men. according to advices received by Atlanta Yankers. The 1921 silver circulation asded 1905. These coins, it is stated, are author ize under what is known as the Pitt nnn Act of 118. Under that the Sec retary of the treasury was nnthirleed to break up and sell 880 million dol lars. That was during the war when jreat Britain needed m Jot of silver for use in Cilla. 'Pia sainaret provided that emonote silver should be purchased to replace the dollars broken up and sold. The law provided that the govern ment would pay a dollar ao guice for the silver, though the market price sight now to buy about 60 cents. These new silver dollars will bn untied in the Philadelphia mint, and they qwill lo wircuitited through the hawks. While they are bright nod. Thiriy it ia 'possible that people will sary tien round, but it seems there is an aversion to them, the public, oe soning to Athinta bankara, preferr ing paper money, so it ia very likely: (int a time goes on the 1921 dollara will completu the circle and land back in the United States treasury gogaoin.

Sam Atlanta Secretary of the Treasury Britain Philadelphia Athinta Bankara United States

Good Gulf Gasoling at Alnren's Gar

Readable note states full measure and good quality gasoline at Alnren's Garage located at 8 Tanner Street in the governate area with reliable supply and pricing details.

Alnren Tanner St

Stolen Jewelry and Deaths Shock Brooklyn Family

In Brooklyn a mother of nine and a nurse were found dead after four men entered their home and stole $2500 in jewelry and cash. The crime is described as a horrifying home invasion. Police seek suspects, while the victim’s family reels from the tragedy.

New York Mourletta Dofilico Ron Menditto Brooklyn Hoown

Turner's Taxi Service Moves to New Mandeville Building

Turner s Taxi Service relocates to the Mandeville building on the Square next to Rogers Swani Market. Contact remains by calling the number 200 for services after the move to nowan street.

Turner Mandeville the Square Rogers Swanitiy Thea Morrow Nownan Street Ita

A and M to face Cedartown in Friday game

The A and M baseball team meets Cedartown next Friday March 24 at 3 15 a.m. at the effy quark. Admission is 25 and 50 cents. Everyone is urged to attend and bring someone.

Cedartown Mitch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fuller Brothers Senoia the Peoples Bank Carrollton, Ga Word—Smith TEGH Carroll Harry MR. C. J, Shinn Bowdon Uncle Sam Jack Holt Leena Owens Eager Tener Douglas Fairbanks Mary Miles Minter Gus of Thea Friday Marion Davies William Farnum National Banks National Bank The First National Bank A Million Dollar Bank L. C. Mandeville, Pres C. A. Lyle
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