Whirlwind finish fuels Free Press contest in Carroll county
The Carroll Free Press promotes a two week campaign with major prizes including a Chevrolet Touring Car and Edison machines. Readers are urged to renew and subscribe to boost circulation, while candidates vie for cash rewards and extra votes. The high stakes push includes timely deadlines and worker prizes, with ongoing updates and results through April 6.
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Fiolis
Carroll
Free Press
Double Mantess Wedding in Carrollton Celebration
A Friday evening double wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bonner in Carrollton on Cedar Street. The couples were Charlie Van Sant with Corne Bass and Downe N. Oute with Rosie Choakes, with attendants from Paris Kentucky and local residents. The event featured a playful ceremony led by Rev. Adam Swindler, a piano duet, and a honeymoon trip to Genola Georgia in Mrs. Oates car, despite one groom’s minor irritation from a cigarette attempt.
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Mantess
Carrollton
L. L. Bonner
Cedar Street
Charlie van Sant
Corne Bass
Iona Lotta Wealth
Annie Bello Parrish
Rolland N. Wealth
Misa Floy Burson
Mile. Yoone Celestine Rigand
Paris
Kentucky
Eugenia Redwine
S. Rhode Troere
Nette Pearce
Downe N. Oute
Libby Boykin
Rosie Choakes
Sara Gray
Heigh Croakes
Mabel Aderhold
Misa Flora Dora
Lucy Cobb
Algernon Percival
Clarence de Verre
Margarett Morrell
Iva Long
Pauline Lambert
Mary
Ima Nutto
Estelle Bass
Adam Swindler
Thelma Bonner
Genola
Broom Robison contest delayed to April 2 in Carrollton
The GOP primary runoff between Broom and Robinson was postponed due to lack of a presiding officer. Judge James Beall was noted as selected to issue subpoenas and preside, but a justice of the peace would suffice. The committee plans a secret hearing next Friday at 9 am with county executive members listed to decide the testimony.
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Broom
Robinson
James Beall
Carrollton
Beall
Georgia
Bhirley
Grand Jurors drawn for Carroll Superior Court term 1920
A list of named jurors drawn for the April term 1920 and the second week traverse jury for Carroll County. The roster includes T C Garrett A Barrett D Driver T Turner Nolan T J McGraw Beavers E Spence K W Spence K T Brown Watson A Pritchard D R Broom F Smith Burson R Stallings L W D Nunnally Felix Williams Burnett T McGuire W T Stephens O H Garner Gilbert Smith W Dyer P W O Capes McGarity Bailey Robinson Sieow Hay WH M Earnest J P Brooks T Williams Tompkins Richards OC A Meeke O A Nix T W Tolbert T H Robinson I H Burson R F Hyatt M McCalmon J B Brock GC Bledsoe B H Phillips W Tx Cansler G P Earnest J Ayers B C Merrell J W Griffin KR H Payne W T Jones T T Daniel Garrett E T Jackson J A Warren J A Biggs C A Walker etc.
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Lowing
Garrett
T. C
A. Barrett
T. He
Driver
Turner
Nolan
T. J. McGraw
Beavers
E. Spence
K.W. Spence
T. H. Brown
Watson
A. Pritchard
D. R. Broom
F. Smith
Burson
R. Btallings
L. W. D. Nunnally
B. Felix Williams
B. Burnett
T. McGuire
W. T. Stephens
H. Garner
Ihbert Smith
W. Dyer
P. W
Capes
McGarity
Bailey
OW. Hay
WH. M. Earnest
J. FP. Brooks
T. Williams
F. P
Tompkins Richards
A. Meeke
A. Nix
T. W. Tolbert
T. H. Robinson
I. H. Burson
R. F
KR. H. Payne
W. T. Jones
T. T. Daniel
Hen Buyer Seeks 300 Hens at 25 Cents a Pound
Advertises for three hundred hens deliverable to Rome street by Roger B Mecka. Offers a price of 25 cents per pound and urges prompt delivery.
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Rome Street
Roger B. Mecka
Sister of Judge Beal Passes Away Saturday
Mrs. J. A. Dean aged 52 died suddenly Saturday at her Buchanan home. Funeral held in Buchanan with large attendance. She was active in church and Sunday School work. Survived by husband J A Dean and mother Mrs J J Beall 86 widow of Captain J J Beall. Also survived by brothers RB Beall in Arizona William Palmetto Jesse Chattanooga Judge James in city T F Cullman Ata Henry Macon Bob Charlie of Titehanien. Judge Beall extends sympathies to Carroll county friends.
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J. A. Dean
Buchanan
J. J. Beall
Mt Zion Seminary Box Supper Planned For Saturday Night
A box supper is to be held at Mt. Zion Seminary Saturday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Arthur Holmen in charge Proceeds will buy desks A short program is planned T M Hamrick is the auctioneer Gray s Band will provide music Watch for next Friday s paper for announcements
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Mt. Zion Seminary
Mra
Arthur Holmen
T. M. Hamrick
Gray
Storm Toll and Aftermath Largely Centered in Georgia
A cyclone sweeping Georgia and surrounding states left at least 25 dead and hundreds injured with property losses exceeding 2 million dollars. LaGrange and West Point reported heavy damage, with fires, destroyed water systems, and widespread devastation in the factory district and business areas. Red Cross aid moves to Georgia towns as rescue and relief efforts continue.
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Georgia
Alabama
Indiana
Ionia
Iillinois
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
LaGrange Wal Deai
Weat Point
Macon
Williamson
Jackson
Alexander City
Agricols
Montgomery
West Point
Atlanta
Red Cross
LaGrange
Point
Unity
Swift
Carroll County Plans Real Educational Fair This Fall
Carroll county announces a sure enough agricultural and industrial fair set for October around the 11th to 16th. The event is described as purely educational with no games of chance. One thousand dollars in cash premiums are prepared, plus other awards to be announced. Promoter invites support for a clean, reputable fair.
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Carroll County
Birthday Party for Henry Cobb At Strand and Carrollton
Friday evening Mrs. Raymond Robinson hosted a picture show party for her brother Henry Cobb. Twelve couples attended, enjoyed a screening at the Strand Theatre, then refreshments were served at Carrollton Drug Store.
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Raymond Robinson
Henry Cobb
Hin
Strand Theatre
Carrollton
No City Court Monday Owing to Judge Hoall's Sister Death
City court sessions were cancelled Monday because the sister of Judge Hoall had died. The notice states there would be no city court on that day and provides no other details.
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Hoall
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