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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

4

Rule 10 Void Says H H Perry

Mr Perry argues Rule 10 is void as beyond the committee's powers and in effect binds no one. He cites reliance on the Neil act analogy but says the committee overstepped, failing to follow a majority requirement for high office nominations. He warns conformation could threaten party action and free convention choice. Gainesville Ga May 6 1920.

Sion Dean United States Law Morris H. Perry Gainesville

Body of Jep T. Wilson Found Near Columbus

The body, long missing since December, was recovered by fishermen near Columbus after flood conditions. Identification confirmed in Carrollton, where the remains were interred in the family lot as friends mourn the death amid a relief over closure.

Chattahooches Jep T. Wilson Columbus Carrollton Wilden Franklin News and Banner

Bonner Hill Social Notes From Local Family Visits

Mrs Lon Bonner is not well. Mrs N B Hall of Newnan visited her son O L Hall. Mrs Lottie Thompson visited Mrs Mary Hall. Mr Arthur Hall and family stayed with Mr Homer Hall. Mr and Mrs J W Walker visited Mr Landon Moore. Jon Bonner's mother is visiting for a few days.

Lon Bonner N. 8. Hall Newnan O. L. Hall Lottie Thompson Mary Hall Arthur Hall Homer [Hall J. W. Walker Landon Moore Jon Bonner

Newspapers Not Profiteers Amid Newsprint Rise

The piece argues publishers face higher costs from surging newsprint prices, not profiteering. It notes public concern over rate hikes, explains how subscription and advertising rates must rise to cover production costs, and cites The Carroll Free Press as not profiteering while detailing fair ad rates and the impact on small papers.

Page One Paper Milla England Sweden France United States R. 8. Kellogg Nowa Print Service Bureau Earrier Basia Carroll Free Press Free Press Carroll Free Presse United Neck of the Woods Press

Newspapers Acknowledge Public Benefit Linked to Advertising

A Corn Exchange Bank editorial argues newspapers balance charity and profit, noting they print free boosting content yet rely on sale of papers and ads for income. It defends exposing readers to appeals while avoiding unrelated profiteering and questions the ethics of certain ads and promotions.

Hooster Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Bank Philadelphia Congress United States

Local social roundup in Wayside notes visits and gatherings

Mr and Mrs George Phillips and Miss Florene Herrin visited relatives nearby last week. Several families from Newnan Taulett Consolation Zion and nearby areas spent time with locals including Sunday School guests Mesdars Keaton Hall and others. Various visits to and from families such as Raburn Akin Wallis and Folds mark a busy week of community exchanges.

George Phillips Florene Herrin Will Wiles Newnan Hackney Charlie Horsley J. T. Horsley Robert Morrin Bishop Villa Rien Roy Long M. Fountain Messia Leo Crows Clark Phillips Consolation This Place Mesars Irby Keaton Lou Hall Taulett Jim Hudson Little Son Lola Morris J. A. Treadwell Vela Stewart Hackeny BE. C, Adams O. V. Raburn Othel Guadio Raburn Frank Tillman Roberta Lott N. M. Parker Bertha Ruby Wallis Ruth Cleone Evans Mesdames J. W W.E. Wallis Paul Akin Z. D. Akin L. C. Adams Mr. Zion H. W. Evans H. L. Wallis Viola Wallis W. BE. Wallis McCartie Allen Lena Gaudis Raburi Misa Myrtice Raburi Cora Coats Mamie Folds

Ex veterans sought for Carroll county camp organization

A public call requests names and addresses of ald veterans in Carroll county who served in the Spanish American War Philippine Insurrection Boxer Rebellion Mexican Expedition or World War I or II. The aim is to form a county all veteran camp with a meeting notice in Carrolton. Send names and details to Edgar Turner Bowdon Georgia.

Carroll County Phillipina Carroltton Edgar Turner 1St Georgia Field Artillery Bowdon, Ga

Tabernacle Revival Closes After Two Week Run

The Tabernacle Baptist church closed its two week revival Sunday night led by Roy Ben Cox of Memphis Tennessee. His preaching drew praise from church and community. The Atlanta Boy Evangelist led the music and aided the meeting significantly.

Tabernacle Baptisl Church Roy Ben Cox Memphis

Senior Class Play Shines at City Hall With Coaching

The senior class play at City Hall Friday night drew a packed Town audience. Credit goes to Mina Gooch of Atlanta, a former Carrollton teacher, for coaching. Several cast members showed real acting talent and the class earned town and community praise for the performance.

City Hall Mina Gooch Atlanta Carrollton Clnas

Bradley Morris wedding in Mount Zion Tennessee

Mrs Effie Walker Bradley and Mr Harold Morris wed at the bride s home in Tennessee and will reside in Atlanta where Morris works at a bank. Guests and family from Mount Zion attended. Also noted were local visits, social gatherings, and a hospital stay for a son.

Local Social Notes From Whitesburg and Surroundings

Miss May Thomas visits her brother Henry Thomas in Whites tree. Ollie Duffey and Estelle Argo shop in Whitesburg on Thursday. Bernard Copeland guests Eva Argo Thursday evening. Emmett Borders of Carrollton called on friends. he bruised a hand cranking a Ford. W. T. Argo visited Whitesburg. Warner Turner and Effie Turner of Bremen stayed with Mrs. J. B. Holder.

May Thomas Henry Thomas Whitestree Ollie Duffey Etaond Oceufh Shrdlu Miraca Eva Estelle Argo Whitesburg Bernard Copeland Eva Argo Emmett Borders Carrollton Friends W. T. Argo Warner Turner Effie Bremen J. B. Holder

Carroll Free Press Ad Appeal to Subcriers and Patrons

A fragment urges readers to ask neighbors and friends to subscribe and patronize the Carroll Free Press, promoting use of Sta eol column in advertising.

Carroll Free Press

Carrollton Club Rounds Into Form in Georgia State League

A preview of the Carrollton Club as players Reese Chaplin Henderson Dugan Carter Chatham Wilson Fuller and Manager Bell prepare for the opener. Birmingham loaners from Molesworth join, park praised as best in the South, with readers urged to subscribe and pay stock dues.

Carrollton Club Reese Chaplin Henderson Dugan Carter Chatham Wilson Fuller Bell Craven Summerlin Carrollton Molesworth Birmingham Ponce-de-Leon fRed’’ Reese Jwe Griffin Dagan G. T France Newt Tig Jess Craven

Lit Mu Club Hosts Nature Themed Program With Tea

Saturday afternoon the Lit Mu Club hosted an engaging meeting with a nature themed program. Miss Nells Mead ows led the program and guests enjoyed chicken salad sandwiches and tea served by her mother Mrs. W. M. Meadows.

Nells Meadows Lit Mu Club Miss Meadows W. M. Meadows Nature Olive Bradley Blower Song Longe Mary Myatt McDowell Jack ‘Agenes O. K. Henderson, Jr Spring Grieg Susie Tanner de Koven E Hermes Mra J. M. Carlisle B. F. Boughin

Sewing Party Honors Miss Sarah Effie Rice at Opal Maynard Hostess

Friday afternoon sewing party hosted by Miss Opal Maynard featured guest of honor Miss Sarah Effie Rice of Athens. Roses filled the hospitable home, sewing activity followed by fruit salad baked apples crackers and ice tea for the guests.

Opal Maynard Sarah Effie Rice Athens Miss Maynard Tua Misses Rice Susie Tanner Marguerite Adama Clare Holderness Vivian Brodnix Olive Bradley Mildred Camp Cecil Cramer Mil

Change in Business In Carrollton Firms Sold Interest and Stock

John W Baskin sells his mercantile interest to R F Hyatt and the firm will be renamed Hyatt Baskin Company to operate from the same stand in Carrollton. Baskin retires with plans not disclosed. Bullard Company sells its stock to Colbert Strickland and will operate as Strickland in his own name, possibly moving stock to Burwell. Bullard remains a corporation entering real estate under its corporate name.

John W. Baskin John W. Baskin Company R. F Bullard Company Colbert Strickland Jonesville Bowdon Strickland Burwell

Carrollton Trade Territory Ad Offer

An advertiser promotes covering Carrollton trade territory at under half the cost by placing ads with a publication that operates twice weekly. The appeal urges readers to ask neighbors and friends to subscribe and use its advertising costume.

Carrollton Badpr

Help Carrollton Team Win the Pennant

Carrollton fans are urged to support the Georgia State League team by boosting morale. Attend games, greet players, discuss baseball, learn their records, and cheer wholeheartedly to help secure victory and bring joy to Carroll County.

Carroll County Carrollton Tlowt Mustain Carrollton Teim Os

Mule Found by Free Press Want Ad in Carroll County

A stray mule belonging to Mr. Co L. McLendon was traced from Carroll County to the home of Mr. W M Hall after a small want ad in The Free Press. Hall consulted the county judge about the sale, but the owner was located and no sale occurred. The mule, described as a good young animal worth 350 dollars, was recovered thanks to the newspaper ad reminding readers to use the want column. The Free Press notes its reach and urges subscriptions.

Free Press Co. L. McLendon Mr. McLendon Clem Carroll County Free Prous W. M. Hall Hulett Hall Tinll Carrollton Millican Free Mr. Tall Mra. Hall W. ©. McLendon Oak Mountain

Switch Engine Kills Tallapoosa Child

Tallapoosa Georgia May 10 a four part switch engine killed Rosesll Kent 111 year old son of Mr and Mrs M W Kent while crossing a track in the Southern railway yards Saturday afternoon The boy did not see the approaching engine which was switching cars The funeral was held Sunday afternoon

Tallapoosa Southern Railway Rosesll Kent M. W. Kent

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. H. Perry Bonner Hill Wayside Bowdon Junction Tabernacle Revival Mount Zion Sharon Griffin J. A. Griffin Ea [Bartlett Fern Earnest Mises Retha Smith Myrtie Mosean Berta Earnest Hoyt J. W. Smith C. R. Molmes BR. R. Bishop W. D. Whatley E. J. Bishop Covey Rose Gammon Rubinstein Vivian Snead Tennyson H. M. Tyus Miss Claro Holder MR. Advertiser
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