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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
In a run over primary Hardwick carried 101 counties and 240 convention votes while Walker held 51 counties and 140 votes. Hardwick needed 194 votes for the nomination as counties including Towns failed to vote. the process suggests election fatigue for the year with a presidential outcome in sight.
William Atkinson expresses gratitude to voters of the Coweta Circuit after the September 1920 primary, stating he will dedicate himself to providing the best service and honoring the confidence shown in him.
Rev Robert Stewart will preach at Clem the fifth Sunday instead of the second Sunday as previously announced. Everybody invited.
The Carroll County Fair, praised by county official Jackson and Fania agents, urges residents to attend the remaining two days, Friday and Saturday, as the event showcases the best in six years.
News received in Carrollton today reports that the gins in and around Villa Rica have been posted and that nearly all gins in Paulding County are likewise posted, indicating a regional action affecting local cotton processing facilities.
Mr. Tra Chandler, a local resident, was kicked by a mule here Tuesday and died Thursday morning at his home near Hulett. The incident occurred in a rural setting with no further details released. Authorities reported the death as due to the injuries sustained from the animal encounter.
Tabernacle Church schedules services at 110 m and 7 p m in Bowdon Georgia. Roy If J Holiday extends invitation and urges all to attend.
Ty the run over primary Wednesday Trius W Hardwick received 1478 voting and Clifford Walker 1156 a majority of 822 votes for Mr Hardwick A total of 2634 votes were polled At the Carrollton precinct Walker received 413 votes to Hardwick 399 No election was held in County Line district About 1000 fewer votes were polled Wednesday than were polled September 8th There is one lonesome man over in Kanans district where Hardwick received 51 votes to Walker 1 Following is the vote by districts
A reader letter from Carrollton dated October 7 1920 praises The Free Press and expresses national and state loyalties. The author urges readers to support the paper, celebrate American ideals, and reject hostile attacks while expressing affection for the press and country. The piece references Ben Hill J W B and J R Spencer and ends with a benediction for readership.
The Cincinnati Enquirer cites Lake McLuke offering a proverb about thrift urging people to save for a rainy day so they will endure wet weather with financial security. The quotation suggests that careful saving provides lasting comfort in tough times.
Audit shows city finances for year ending September 30 1920. Exhibit C lists receipts from fines street tax back taxes and sundry sources and payments to Clerk Thomasson and Treasurer Spence. Exhibit D outlines General Fund receipts and disbursements including salaries lights streets and school fund with balances on hand and bond-related items.
A Wednesday afternoon shower honored Misses Reba Marrett and Cecil Cramer. Mrs Harrie hosted in a autumn decorated home with red and green accents. Guests enjoyed tea and sandwiches after opening gifts, with about fifty friends in attendance.
Miss Mamie Cobb entertained her bridal party and friends Wednesday evening at a decorated bungalow dinner. Autumn flowers brightened the table centerpieces with a Cupid bride and electric light ribbons. Guests included Manîe Cobb Ethyl Amith Wilma Hamrick Wolle Walle Pauline Stevens Lucy Cobb Aarah Cobb Mrs Aline Cobb Owens and Mr Rufus Smith.
Mrs N M Tyus hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with cosmos and petunia decor. Highest score went to Mrs Shirley Hoykin who received a bottle of toilet water. An elaborate luncheon followed. regulars Mrs C G Mitt and Mrs Pi Luck attended along with private guests.
Bowston couple Mr and Mrs Barrett announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Mr Jim Smith The wedding is planned to take place at home on Wednesday October 20 1920
The ad praises Chamberlain's Tablets as pleasant and mild for general health. They are easy to take and valued by users for their digestive benefits, offered at a cost of a quarter. Also requests fall job printing to be completed by mail order.
The Presbyterian Church announces next Sabbath services at 1 a m and mid morning with Sunday School at 8 and a cordial welcome to all. The pastor and Mr T W Dimmodk travel to Norerany as Atlanti Presbytery holds a DP fall meeting. A Sunday program aims to boost prayer and Christian effort, with Rally Day and offerings for the building up of Sunday School in the Southland, encouraging liberal gifts to help the needy.
The article lists church activities for First Baptist including Lord's Day services at 5 and 7 PM, a mid week meeting next Wednesday at 7 PM, and a Sunday gathering at 9 with 6 PM sermons. It honors the late Reverend George Wy Calquitt of Carrollton, a longtime pastor with a gentle and steadfast ministry.
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