Opening Game LaGrange vs Carrollton Draws Fans in Georgia League
Carrollton hosts LaGrange on May 7th 1920 at 3:00 p m on the home diamond in Carrollton Georgia. A public square concert precedes the march to the ball grounds on South Street and an attendance trophy will be awarded to the town with the largest turnout.
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Bell
Griffin
Henderson
Howdy
Carrollton
DaGrange
Rander
South Street
Jeagu
Tention
Carroll County
Carroll
Huckle Berry Finn
Carrollton Vs
Lagrange
Bane Ball Grounds
Carrollton, Ga
A and M Defeats Newnan High in Season Finale
In the last game of the season A and M defeats Newnan High School 5 to 0. Pitcher Chambers fanned opponents and hit a pair of two base hits. Score by innings shows A and M scoring in the middle frames while Newnan stays scoreless. Batteries A and M Chambers Murphy Newnan Redwine Potts.
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Mr. Weems Carter Dies at Home of Parents
Mr Weems Carter passed away at his parents home on King Street last Friday. The body was laid to rest in the city cemetery Saturday afternoon in the presence of many relatives and friends. He leaves several brothers and sisters.
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Mr. Weems Carter
Kingstreet
Reverend Parrish to Deliver Lanier University Sermon
Reverend S. J. Parrish, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, will preach the commencement sermon at Lanier University at Druid Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta this Sunday.
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S. J. Parrish
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Lanier University
Druid Hills ‘Baptist Church
Atlanta
Carroll County Loses Two Educators in Resignations
The Trade Board Journal reports the resignations of Prof H. B. Adama, leader of Carrollton public schools since 1907, and Prof J. H. Melson, head of the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School for about twelve years. They depart to pursue independent business ventures, leaving notable gaps in local education.
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Greater Carroll
Carroll County
Carrolton
H. B. Adama
Carrollton
J. H. Melson
Agricultural & Mechanical School
Schonl Wotond
Georia
Carroll ‘Equity
Trade Board Journal
Veal and Dean Endorse Salvation Army Drive
John Wesley Veal writes from Roopville Georgia pledging support for the Salvation Army fundraising drive. Grover Dean of Temple adds strong backing recalling soldiers’ praise for the Army and its aid on and after wartime fronts.
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John Wesley Veal
L. A. Drive
Tyndall Spence Purchases Roop Home on Dixie Street
Mr. Tyndall Spence has bought from Mr. J. T. Boatright the W. W. Roop home on Dixie street. Mr. Roop plans to move to Taekoon, Ga this fall where his son-in-law Mr. 8, 8, Copsland of Bremen will run a furniture business. The community laments the Roop family leaving.
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Tyndall Spence
J. T. Boatright
W. W. Roop
Dixie Street
Roop
Taekoon
Copsland
Bremen
Napier Visits Carrollton Attends Ay & M Commencement
Hon Geo M Napier of Atlanta spends Friday in Carrollton. He attends the Ay and M commencement to deliver an address to the graduating class. Napier, a candidate for attorney general, meets friends and makes new acquaintances around the square with Dr J D Hrick guiding introductions.
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Geo. M. Napier
Atlanta
Convoy to Tour State as Sunday School Meet Planned
The Bankhead Highway motor convoy departs Washington June 14 en route to Los Angeles with 43 dates and a 6900 mile survey. State Sunday School Convention in Atlanta June 15 17 will use a pay plan for entertainment and private homes to host delegates at 1.00 per night.
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Kington
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Washington, D. C
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Motor Transport Corps
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John Franklin
Ind
White House
Capitol
Apsaches
Newton D
Navy
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Charles B
Drake
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Underwood
Alabama
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Dan Mid Re
Wilkow
Wood
Rountree
Washington
Birmingham
Ala
Bankhead National Highway
Atlanta
Georgia Sunday School Association
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Temple Haptist Church
Mary E. Moxcoy
Cincinnati
Ohio
Young People’s Publications
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. Webb
Spartanburg
South Carolina Sunday School Association
Elizabeth Williams Ludlow
Rock Taland
D. H. Marbury
South Side Baptist Sunday School
Burclay
Charity price list shows Salvation Army aid figures
A historical price list outlines costs to support neglected children and families through Salvation Army and related homes. Items range from 1 to 100 dollars, covering meals, clothing, shelter, medical care, and vacation support for mothers, children, and the elderly, plus aid for veterans and ex‑convicts.
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Salvation Army Chilren
Salvation Army
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Special 100 Trimmed Hats at Half Price Sale
A sale of trimmed hats offered at half price to clear stock. Legal blanks of all kinds are available for purchase at The Free Press office for readers and advertisers.
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Free Press Office
Mass Meeting Call For Salvation Army Drive
Dr Barker calls Carrollton citizens to a 9 Mase meeting Wednesday at 6 p m in reception room fourth floor First National Bank building Dr Love of LaGrange and Atlanta speakers will attend to support the Salvation Army drive.
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Barker
Carrollton
the Trade Board
First National Bank
Love
LaGrange
Atlanta
Salvation Army
Hunting Profiteers and the High Price Debate
The article recalls circus prank rhetoric to illustrate blame shifting in the war era profiteering debate. It argues prices remain high and someone profits, while merchants cite rising costs from leather to feed. The piece mocks alibis about prewar investments and stresses economic strain on families.
Carroll Fras Press Ad Campaign Urges Local Patronage
A call appears urging neighbors and friends to subscribe to The Carroll Fras Press and to use its columns in advertising. The prose promotes supporting the local paper and leveraging its advertising space for business or community notices.
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Lyceum Coursa at City Hall Wednesday Night
The Lyceum presents the next program at City Hall on Wednesday night. The event features Leland Powers Ee citala and is announced for local residents to attend.
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Lyceum
Coursa
Leland Powers
Citala
Rev Hawke to Preach at Miller's Academy Sunday
The notice states Rev. Z. V. Hawke will preach at Miller's Academy Sunday afternoon at four o clock. An accompanying advertisement invites readers in Carrollton to visit Myers Stores Co for special priced goods and a full line of first class store items.
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Miller’s Academy
Z. V. Hawke
Miller's Academy
Carrollton
Myers Stores Co
100 Trimmed Data at Half-Pries to Close Them Out
A terse market note reports 100 trimmed data items at half prices to close out assets. The brief mentions Myers and a local sale event scheduled over two days.
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Myers
Carroll County Aims to Go Over the Top in Salvation Army Drive
Telegram from Governor Dortty commends Carroll county for supporting the Salvation Army and urges closing on May 20, 1920 with another victory over the top. It recalls Red Cross and Armenian Relief efforts and honors the soldiers who served in France.
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Grover Dean
Temple
Oneh
Salvation Army
Kaiser
Europe
H. L. Barker
Hugh M. Dortyy
Carroll County
Smib Hon
Red Cross
Armenian Relief
France
Thor
Amile
Salvation Army drive pledges support in Carroll County
Troup county volunteers $15 000 Carrolls quota 6 700 residents urged to send ten dollar donations or more to county chairman Dr H L Barker Carrollton Ga to back the Salvation Army relief effort and show citizenship and brotherly love.
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Troup County
Carroll
H. L. Barker
Carrollton
Salvation Army
Mother of Rev. Jesse M. Dodd Passes Away
The mother of Rev. Jesse M. Dodd, pastor of First Baptist Church, died at her home near Red Oak on Saturday. Her funeral was held Sunday as Carrollton and nearby communities extend condolences.
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Jesse M. ‘Dodd
Carrollton
Jessa M. Dodd
First Baptist Church
Red Oak
A. M. Commencement Exercises Held With Barbecue
The closing exercises of the A. and M. school will be held Friday. Several young men and ladies receive their diplomas. Prof. Melson's annual barbecue was a feature of the occasion.
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Melson
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