Murder verdict in case of Jim Brown authorizes life sentence
Jim Brown was found guilty of murdering an 11 year old boy. The jury, after deliberations on Tuesday and Wednesday, returned a verdict with mercy recommendations. Judge Terrell sentenced Brown to life imprisonment on Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
M. A. Boyd
W. D. Lumsden
W. H. Witts
J. L. Mendon
BR. P. Nixon
J W. Hines
G. ©. Stampa
Mercy
Terrell
Oliver Harris Burned In Kitchen Accident
Oliver Harris a fourteen year old boy suffered severe burns to his head face and chest Monday morning after a boiler lid blew off while cooking peanuts. He and his family hoped for no lasting injuries though the burns were painful and alarming for his school work and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Mia
Joe H. Harris
Library Benefit Tea Aids Local Library Fund
Mrs J C Brock hosted a Silver Tea at her South Street home to support the library association. Guests enjoyed decorations, tea service by Buford Boykin and Mrs J W I Villa, fashion in fall gowns, and a feast while funds surpassed seventeen dollars, fueling renewed interest in the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brock
South Street
Library Association
Association
Tva
Theuke
The
Sunday School Program in Garrell County Roopville Oct Third
The Seventh Division of Garrell county Sunday School Association meets in Roopville on the third Sunday in October at 2 o clock pm. Rev. W A Wells presides with hymns scripture reading and prayer. Sessions include talks on records and keeping them by Thus Baptist Sunday School members, How the workers meeting helps the Sunday school by C M Garrett, Why an Evergreen Sunday School by Star Point Sunday School, Male Quartette, Primary Department importance by Tyus Methodist Sunday School, The Necessity of Trained Workers by Lowell Sunday School, How to Have a Cradle Roll by L A Ware, and an address by W J Millican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrell County ‘Sunday School Association
Roopville
W. A. Wells
Thus Baptist Sunday School
C. M. Garrett
Evergreen Sunday School
Star Point Sunday
Tyus Methodist Sunday School
Lowell Sunday School
L. A. Ware
W. J. Millican
Lost pocket note found near Park Street in Cumby area
A small black pocket Look contained three one dollar bills and a note for 24.75 dollars signed by Wash Avery and GC Garrett. Lost between Chenny's Store and No 38 Park Street. Pinder will claim reward at this cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Avery
GC. A. Garrett
Chenny’s
Park Street
Carrollton Raises 155.85 for Soldier Tobacco Fund
Carrollton residents contributed 155.85 to the Tobacco Fund to send tobacco kits to soldiers in France. Each kit includes two cigarette packs, three packs of cigarette tobacco, one pack of pipe tobacco, and papers, valued higher due to wartime demand. Contributions support soldiers “over there” and are still welcome via Lavis & Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Alvents
United States
France
Journal
Lravis & Long
Death of Dr. R. C. McDaniel
Death notices recount the passing of Dr. R. C. McDaniel a respected county figure. He died at his son’s home in Montgomery Alabama where he had stayed in poor health. Funeral services were held at Stripling Chapel Church with neighbors and friends attending to honor his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our County
Montgomery
Ala
Ife
Stripling Chanel Church
W. W. Roop
Series of Sermons At M. E. Church
The First Methodist Church begins a series on The Seven Churches of Asia starting next Sunday at 11 a.m. with The Message to the Church of Ephesus and at 7 p.m. The Message to the Church at Smyrna. The pastor urges attendance as the church faces a world responsibility in a remarkable decade.
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First Methodist Church
Asis
No Longer Experiment Save at Villa Riea Department Store
Thousands learn that the Villa Riea store, run by H. Medel, offers clean high class honest methods and a one price system. The firm invites a large section to buy high quality foods at wholesale prices, presenting an opportunity for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Riea
H. Medel
Atlanta
Choson Property For Sale At A Bargain
Bargain pasture and land near Carrollton Alabama road two miles west includes 22 acres three room house aid out buildings storehouse and optional trade offers cash balance terms contact G O Cook at Peoples Bank or E J Kaylor Carrollton Ga for mule trade or a 40 acre tract nearby Iopawell Alabama sale priced to move annual or immediate cash buyers urged to inquire now
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Alabama Road
Cook
Peoples Bank
Iopawell
Alabama
E. J. Kaylor
Lost Elks Pin With Diamond Eye On Horns
Lost one Elks badge with a diamond set in the eye and fetters on horn tips. Return to Joe Croft for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Croft
IVEY BEALL TO BE ASSISTANT CONSUL
Ivey Beall from San Pedro was summoned to Washington on October 8 to report for duty as assistant consul. The assignment involved a delay in reporting, and his exact posting remained unclear. Earlier, Mr. Beall briefed officials and civil service exam results were noted as creditable, placing him high on the eligible list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey Beall
San Pedro
Waidurns
Washington
Hon A P Person Delivers Address in Carroll County
Hon A P Person of Talbotton delivered a brief address at noon in Carroll County during court Thursday. He spoke to locals seeking support from Carroll veterans and noted Caryll has no candidate. He was accompanied by his brother Tom Persons and Joiga Moijros as Judge Monroe closed with a short patriotic address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Persons
Talbotton
Congress
Adawson
Mumber
Carroll County
Persons
Caryll
Petautis
Tom Persons
Joiga Moijros
Negro Camp Meeting Highlighted by Gospel and Ragtime
An annual Negro camp meeting was held last Sunday featuring gospel singing and historic ragtime rhythms. The event drew attendees from Banka County with notable participants and a festive atmosphere despite unclear details in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banka County
Negro Soldiers Head to Camp Gordon From Carroll County
About 60 colored soldiers from Carroll County departed Saturday for Camp Gordon. It marked the first quota of Carroll County colored volunteers at 17 percent. A large demonstration occurred at the courthouse with patriotic addresses by white and Black speakers, followed by a sumptuous basket dinner. They left at 12:40 PM over the Central.
New Officers In Old Ones Retire
The new council takes office as the old guard retires. Les Burnham succeeds Hagan as chief of police. Gis Stephenson elected police forer. W B Lambert elected street loss. J A Thomasson named city clerk. All other old officials are re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Burnham
Hagan Og
Gis. Stephenson
Lambert
J. AL. Thomasson
Fiddlers Convention Heads to Breman Fair
Attend the Breman Fair Friday October 26 for a large Fiddlers Convention with more performers than ever before. Local organizers urge turnout as musicians gather for a lively folkloric event at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breman
Dr. Cramer Returns to Old Stand in Roop Building
Dr J E Cramer the newtist resumes practice at his former Newnan Street location in the Roop Building. The listing provides office and residence phone numbers 107 2 and 107 3 and notes the date 16 11 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Cramer
J. E. Cramer
New Roop Building
Newnan Street
Pleasant Hill Sunday School Convention Held Amid Plans
Sunday program at Pleasant Hill Church outlines scripture reading prayers and preaching by the pastor. Includes talks on Sunday School records training for workers and pay questions. Attendees from Ai Italy and local members led by John Boyd and Johan Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fig
Pleas
Italy
John Boyd
Sunita
Mingavo
Dimmork
DC Hong
Hong
Ton Boyd
Bay A Liberty Bond Campaign by Boy Scouts
Bay A Liberty Bond campaign by Boy Scouts of America mobilizes in Carrollton during October. Scouts plan house to house canvassing to secure signatures for bond applications, offering information and encouraging purchases to support the war effort without payment to the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Carrollton
Yale
Liberty
Boy Scouts of America
Wolk
Wilson
Dip
Aged Lady Goes To Her Reward
Newt Tumlin lived alone on Tanner Street and died last Friday morning. The funeral was held from the residence of her daughter Mrs. R. Lee Sharpe, and interment followed in the city cemetery. She is survived by two children, R. Lee Sharpe of this city and George Tumlin of Cave Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Newt Tumlin
Tanner Street
Tomi
Renndones
R. Lee Sharp
My. R. Lee Sharpe
Guo. Tumlin
Cave Springs
Morris Perkins Tie The Knot At Dixie Street Home
At the home on Dixie street, Wednesday evening October 10, Mrs Maud Morris and Mr Albert Perkins were united in marriage in the presence of friends. Relatives and many friends extended congratulations and wished them a prosperous and happy life. W W R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Street
Maud Morris
Albert Perkins
Money to Loan on Improved Farm Lands
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Carroll, Heralson and Coweta counties at low rates of interest. Terms available of 5, 7, 10 and 20 years with easy payments. L Z Dorsett, attorney, office 1st National Bank Building, Carrollton, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Heralson
Coweta
L. Z. Dorsett
Office 1St National Bank
Carrollion
For Rent Two Rooms or Six Rooms to Family
Rental notice for two rooms to a couple or six rooms to a family. Apply to MES J L Guill at 20 Cross Street. Dated October 11, 1921, paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MES
J. L. Guill
Cross Street
Gracious thanks from Methodist church visitor
A note from Mrs. Henry Smith expresses gratitude to the Methodist church women for their Monday afternoon kindness. She wishes the blessings of the Heavenly Father on all of them daily and signs with gratitude and Christian love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Henry ‘Smith
Resolutions by Carrollton Fire Department
The Carrollton volunteer fire company records a formal notice of internal disagreement and leadership changes. Members thank past officials, support Walter Terk as foreman, request filling the foreman role with a suitable internal candidate, and pledge cooperation with town officials for public safety despite resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Wuereas
Ios Antonella
Anid
Eflekart
Firat
A Word to The Soldier Boys from Home
A female writer sends comforting words to soldiers marching to war or fighting abroad. She urges faith in the Savior for protection and safety, praises the boys’ courage, and expresses homefront gratitude and love from the girls who cannot go to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mway
Degr Boya
Tam
Pigs for Sale Polan- China Sow and Pairs
One medium Poland China sow for sale with good offspring. She is a fine breeder and well suited for a bargain. Also a pair of registered Duroc pigs and two other sisters offered. If you need pigs, see seller promptly.
Mr and Mrs Bowell in the City Amid Job Change
Mr and Mrs H. Bowell are in the city. Mr Bowell has taken a new job at the Piec Prom office, reflecting a recent employment change.
A and M Fair In Full Blast At College Grounds
The A and M Fair runs this week drawing large crowds. Prizes were awarded for car decorations including Cecil Boykin Buick 26 dollars second prize McClung Buick 10 dollars third prize Moore Ford 25 dollars. A singing contest at the college auditorium drew a packed audience with four contestants. Sand Hill class won narrowly with Lowell closely behind. Striplings and Whitesburg tied. Awards included a trophy and banners, with honors given to Reeves and other local leaders. A colored display on the west side features crops from Black exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. Fair
Cecil Boykin
IL McClung
Buick
Doykin
McClung
Wred Moore
J. WH. Tomier
Lowell
Etelphoga
Bandiil
Whitesburg
Sand Hill Clays
Striplings
Whitenburg
Bond Hill
J B. Reeves
Ail
Mini Post Reeves
Lowell Clage
Hy ¥. Hooves
Arthie Winom
Mise G Morris
Dries Etroud
Atlanta
McD Weeme
Rome
Mandevilla Milly
Home Guard Plans Formed for Gar Fellton
Gar Fellton plans a Home Guard with members invited to contact J A Mandeville or A B Adama. Major J K Harper offers to train the unit.
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Gar- Fellton
J. A. Mandeville
A. B. Adama
J. K. Harper
Home Guard
Card of Thanks for H. C. McDaniel’s Death
The undersigned express gratitude for kindness shown after the death of our brother H. C. McDaniel. May God’s richest blessing be bestowed on all who helped. Names include Mrs. S. C. Shislda and families, Mr. W. McDaniel, Mrs. Hiram L. Griffeth, Mrs. B. F. Grace, Mr. J. McDaniel, and Mrs. H. Darden and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McDaniel
Gail
8. C. Shislda
W. ©. McDanial
Hiram L. Griffeth
B. F. Grace
J. McDaniel & Family
H. ¥. Dardan
H. T. Darden
Missing Money on City Route 2 Reported
A note describes 4 or 5 twenty one dollar bills and a single bill handed to Carrolltom Bhoe shop on city route 2. It mentions a signature by ly. Carter and a check to M. W. Lovvortt signed by A. W. Alesander. Finder should return to mb or Bhoe 2 and 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrolltom Bhoe Shop
Ly. Carter
M. W. Lovvortt
A. W. Alesander
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IM Brown
Oliver Harris
R. C. McDaniel
M. E. Church
Choson
Eles
Negro Camp Meeting
Camp Gordon
Ary
Pleasant Hill
Morris—Perkins
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