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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

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Plurality rule adopted for Carroll county primary

Democratic Executive Committee of Carroll county met to set a primary for nominating an ordinary to fill a vacancy. Volunteers were asked to pay 50 dollars each by May 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting favored June 2 as the primary date, with a September alternative proposed by some.

Democratic Carrell County Grand Jury Court House W. J. Millican Eng D. M. Boatright G. A. Hogan J. M. Moore Villa Rica Bontright

Notice Singsers to Move May Singing to Eureka Beulah Change

A notice from the chairman states that the all day singing on the second Sunday in May will be held at Eureka. The Beulah evening singing is canceled for that day and everyone is urged to meet at Beulah on the second Sunday in June, expected to be the last singing evening until the second Sunday in September.

Eureka Beulah

Ordinary candidate declaration in Carroll County

Eugene Spradlin announces his candidacy for the office of Ordinary of Carroll County subject to the primary to be held Zone Ltd in 1920.

Carroll County

Mt Zion Parent Teacher Association to hold May 6 meeting

The Mt Zion Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday May 6 for a social year end gathering with an engaging program. All mothers and members are urged to attend and it is hoped meetings will continue through the summer with Whatley club meetings.

Parent-Teacher Association MT. Zion Mt. Zion Parent-Teacher Association Mza Whatley

Roopville Notes on Grand Opera and Local Happenings

Roopville report covers Noelle Pentecost at Grand Opers in Atlante, Mr. O. O. Garrett attending Macon Grand Chapter session and serving as High Priest at Roopyilis, plus local visits by W. P. Alexander and others. Rain delays farming, rumors swirl about office reopening, and social life includes church, opera, and Martha Berry School events.

Noelle Pentecost Grand Opers Atlante O. O. Garrett Roopvilis Royal Arch Masons Macon Garrett Roopyilis Apella W. P. Alexander Ertin Atlanta Hialtore J. B. King Emory Annie Roopville Ben Adham J. Ti. Merrell B. F. Roop C. O. Garrett J. T. Gibson Carrollton Association Tabernacle Church Carrollton Madam Jim Craven Jim Nell Merrell Martha Berry School Rome

Aggies Defeat LaGrange High in One-Sided Victory

M. WINS FROM LAGRANGE HIGH 14 TO 2 The last game of the Fourth District A. & M. School defeated LaGrange High in a lopsided affair Friday. Chambers pitched steadily for A&M while LaGrange scraped only two runs as Wilson and Morgan fielded well for the Aggies. Ray pitched for LaGrange but received poor support as A&M heavy hit in late innings.

LaGran TvaGrange Aggiem Fou Peroga Pilin Fom LaGrange Chambers Wilson Morgan Ahort Bridges Aegion Ray Moore Brittain A&m

Notice of revised rates proposed by Georgia Railway & Power Co

Public notice announces hearings on June 8 1920 before the Railroad Commission of Georgia regarding proposed rate increases for electric gas and streetcar services in Atlanta and suburbs. The company seeks higher charges for residential commercial and municipal lighting power gas heating cooking and streetcar fares except where contracts set rates. The revised scales and filings are on file with city mayors and open to public inspection. The hearing will allow oral or written testimony from interested parties.

Atlanta Atlanta and Stone Mounai Decatur College Park Railroad Commission of Georgia Ite Railroad Commission of George Georgia Railway & Power Co Arkwright

New Millinery Shop Opens in Carrollton at Bonner Smith Cadle

Miss Addie Nixon and Mrs. F. N. Dantell announce a new millinery shop in Carrollton, operating in the Bonner Smith & Cadle store room. The shop offers attractive hats, close prices on Georgette, Moline and Lace Hats, and invites customers to visit.

Carrollton Bonner, Smith & Cadle Addie Nixon F. N. Dantell al Bonner Smith & Cadlo's

Royal Arch Masons Notice Call Communication May 5

Carroll Chapter No 28 will hold a call communication on Wednesday May 5 with six candidates from Fairburn. Officers and companions invited include Past Grand H P Grand Recorder Grand Secretary Grand Lecturer and H P from Fairburn plus Past General Grand II It t P of U S A T R Luck.

Carroll Royal Arch Fairburn H. P Grand II Itt. P T. R. Luck

High School Play Set For Friday May Seventh Night

The Nor Class of High School presents a Greek themed play at 8 30 p m in the auditorium. A largely original script by Mario J Warren draws on Endymion and Artemis with chanting masque and mythic pageantry. Seniors report strong work and expect a smooth production despite limited rehearsal time. Admission 85 and 50 cents.

Soring Grydyrion Mario J. Warren Om Bing Idena Endymion He Eenten Artemis Goda Hkndymion Monides Kal Baya Maidona Aldo Garlania Vermon Morpheus Pan Phrynia Pringa Zona

Death of Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Hamrick

The infant son of Mr and Mrs R J Hamrick of Atlanta died April 29 at four months old after a brief illness. The body was brought to Carrollton for funeral services at First Baptist Church and burial in the city cemetery. Mrs Hamrick was Pauline Holmes.

Mainy R. Jr. Hamrick Atlanta Carrollton First Baptist Church Hamrick Pauline Holmes

Program Whitesburg Sunday School Association Meets at Methodist Church

The Whitesburg Sunday School Association schedules a May 8 gathering at the Whitesburg Methodist church. Events include opening by A H Thompson at 10 a m, devotional by the president, minutes reading, welcomes, talks by Rev McDermil Judge Millican Prof Whatley Judge Beall and delegates, a dinner break, choir song service, school exercises, and selection of the next meeting place.

Whitesburg Rev. McDer Beall

Press Association Meeting and July Program Outlined

William Jeenings Bryan warns Democrats to back ratification with reservations to avoid global bloodshed and national woe. The Georgia Press Association executive committee schedules events from July 19 to July 28, detailing receptions, business sessions, and entertainment for visiting editors across Carrollton, Douglasville, Rome, and Chickamauga Park.

Georgia Presa Association Ansley Hotel Carrollton G. E. Comer Carroll County Carrollton Entertainment Committee Carrollton Entertainment Bualoces Douglasville Rome Roma Chicamauga Park

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Boatright

The Boatrights thank friends and neighbors for faithful support during their illness with influenza and pneumonia. They pray for God’s help in others’ times of trouble and express gratitude for the community’s kindness.

Wanea God of Heaven

Demonstration at Johnson's Furniture Store May Sixth Meeting

There will be a demonstration of Chi-Name paints varnishes stains and especially the grain ing process at D N Johnson's Furniture Store on Wednesday and Thursday May sixth and seventh by secretary expert. Learn how to do spring cleaning effectively and receive a free coupon printed elsewhere in this paper.

D. N. Johnson Secetary

Song Books Our Savior s Praise Published for Sale

A spatial collection of sacred songs for Christian work and worship published for sale by C. Re Mullins Fayetteville C M Doster Broman Lipscomb J H Lipscomb Nownan and G W Fleming Carrollton Georgia and area vendors.

Our Savior C. Re, Mullins Fayetteville C. M. Doster Broman J. H. Lipscomb Nownan G. W. Fleming Carrollton Ata

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