Young Man Found Dead In Automobile West Of Carrollton
The body of Jim Brown was found Sunday morning in a car on a bridge near Simonton mill. A pistol lay beneath the running board and a revolver with one cartridge was recovered. Coroner Stallings conducted an inquest while Sheriff Garrett and Deputy Jim Webb investigated. Brown had traveled with Woods Thompson and two women and had recently visited a restaurant and Clifton Hotel before his death. Mr T A Jordan, aged 84, died Sunday at his home east of town after a long Carroll county residence. He was a Saud ILill Christian church member, born in Heard county in 1852, married at 22, and survived by nine children.
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Jim Brown
Carrollton
Little Tallapoosa
Simonton
Bowdon Road
Tyson
Lovvorn
Thompson
Brown
Garrett
T. A. Jordan
Carroll County
C. A. Moore
Heard County
Reat
Jordan
Saud Ilill Christian Church
Card of Thanks for aid after house fire loss
Card of Thanks from CHARLIE THOMPSON and family acknowledging neighbors and friends for contributions and articles of food and clothing after losing house and contents in a fire. Mention of wife hospitalized at the time of the burning in Ga.
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Charlie Thompson
Jake
The Circus Came to Town Monday
The circus visited town Monday drawing over 10 000 attendees with more than 6 000 per performance. Haag'sshow played at Bowdon, drawing crowds away from Sparks at that site. Two shows toured Carroll county with Sparks also moving to Newnan on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theas
Haag
Bowdon
Sparks
Carroll County
Newnan
Best Quality and Trusted Names in Local Trade
A list of businesses and partnerships across multiple towns including Crowley and Borders, Gray & Co., Temple, Villa Rica, Roopville, and Newnan. The long roster features brokers, firms, and local merchants like J. W. Griffin, Baxter Bros., Hogue & Hardin, J. J. Huffman, and J. H. Jones & Co. Emphasizes reliable sourcing and reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Astin
Crowley & Borders
P. N. Daniel
Gray & Co
Godbee Bros
J. W. Griffin
J.F. Morris
F. F. Wynn
Baxter Bros
Temple
O. ©. Brasher
Sand Hill
W. _T. Freel
Roopville
Hamrick & Powell
Illa Ries
Hogue & Hardin
Villa Rien
J. J. Huffman
A. J. Jackson
Centralhatchee
J. H. Jackson
Lowell
Jordan A. Jackson
J. H. Jones & Co
Bremen
Kent & Simonson
J. H. Lansetter
Clem
G. G. Levvorn
Bowdon
C. B. Muse
Shady Grove
J R. Resves
Draketown
T. W. Richards
Villa Rica
Strickland & Ose
J. T. Vaal & Sons
Ring
Growley & Borders
F. N. Daniel
Goda Bes Bros
Jo. ¥. Morris
Templa
Q. C. Brasher
W. T. Freel
Hamrick &Powell
Hogan & Hardin
Buchanan
Strickland & Rose
J. T. Veal & Sons
Roopyvills
Ata
For Sale Baby Carriage and White Wicker Lascinet
For sale two light items including a light baby carriage and a white wicker lasinet on wheels. Call 119 from Car Rollton Galtpa.
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Carrollton
Second Week Of Superior Court Session Report
The criminal branch sits for a second week with cases including Al Warris charged with killing Algie Jackson near Whitesburg in 1919. George Diggins faces burglary at Rowdon. An agreed verdict, Inpony from the house, was recorded. Bud Johnson murder case and Warren killing case proceed with defense and prosecution teams listed. The court will continue for two more weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Warris
Algie Jackson
Whitesburg
Smith & Smith
George Diggins
Rowdon
Harvie Findley
Bud Johnson
Lowell
Holderness
C. E. Roop
Boykin & Boykin
W. M. Cobb
J. A. Mandevilla
E. & Sherry
J. ¥. Parrish
H. V. Windom
W. B. Righr
W. T. Raburn
D. A. Mew
Garity
J. N. Reid
W. B. McCurdy
E. W. Stevens
W. N. Spence
J. Crawford
Mr. Warren
Zid
Fendant
Roop
Cobb Smith Wedding Night at Home Amid Family Guests
Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A T Cobb, Miss Mamie Cobb and Mr. Rufus Smith were married in a small ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. The house was decorated in yellow and white, with the event conducted in the living room.
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Hom
A. T Cobb
Mamie
Rufus Smith
Wedding at First Baptist Church in Carrollton
Pauline Stevens Roy M Dodd of the First Baptist Church led a wedding march during the ceremony. The couple wore blue tricotine gowns and left for a short wedding trip before settling at home in Carrollton.
Annie Olivia Griffin Dies at Fourteen in Mt. Zion Georgia
Little fourteen year old Annie Olivia Griffin died October 5 1920 in Mt Zion Ga after a funeral held October 6 conducted by the writer with Dr J A Martin. She was a modest sweet spirited girl beloved by all. Five siblings survive a widowed mother and one brother and sister. The family is comforted in faith as friends note tributes and flowers at the service. G W EB Mt Zion Ga
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Annie Olivia Griffin
J. A. Martin
Annis
City of God
Annie
G. W. EB
Carroll County Fair Closes After Week of High Exhibits
The Carroll County Fair closed Saturday night after a week of top exhibits. Free attractions and fireworks impressed, with no midway shows or gambling devices. Management had contracted to show clean acts but breached by leaving town.
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Carroll County
Land listings near capitol offer varied farms for sale
Advertises two parcels near the capitol 107 acres seven miles away on public road with timber and wood worth half price at 90.00 per acre. Second parcel 109 acres within eight miles with a four room house and barn at 135.00 per acre. Includes dairy, truck and general farming prospects and a railway station on the property with eight years to pay. Contact J. J. Bimpoon 74 Matotter street Attiitt Gaspaersttle.
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Capitol
J. J. Bimpoon
Matotter Street
Attiitt, Gaspaersttle
State cotton crops 1920 and 1919 preliminary report
Rector Sam L. Rogers of the Bu meree announces the preliminary report on cotton by counties in the Sensis Department of agia for the crops of 1920 and 1919. Public viewing Tuesday October 4. Quantities are in running bales with lint included. Readings show 1919 totals 2,101 3,400 7,969 718 818 2444 1,702.
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Sam, L. Rogers
Bumeree
Sensis
Department of Agia
Power Dies at Home in Newnan
Y K Power died at his home in Newnan on Saturday and was buried. He was a longtime resident and employed by Mr. Nowt Power. The obituary notes his local ties and service to the community.
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Y K. Power
Newnan
Toy
Power
Wownan
Mr. Power
Hero
Mr. Nowt Power
Community Roundup from Oak Ridge South and NearbyAreas
Residents report visits from family and friends across Oak Ridge South and nearby towns. Birth announced for a son in the Griffin household. Local illnesses noted with Aline Griffin still improving slowly. Attendees to Whooping Creek association and weekend fair events mentioned.
New Flour Endorsed by Creditable Trade Houses
Local merchants tout Ring's Excellent Flour as among the best in the market. A broad list of area firms from Roopville to Bremen, Villa Rica, and Whitesburg backs the product with endorsements and sales references.
Decatur Professor Finds Carrollton Feels Like Home
Professor Adama of Decatur spoke Saturday highlighting Carrollton’s resemblance to home. He noted a strong sense of familiarity and comfort despite his recent move, reflecting on the welcoming local atmosphere.
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B. Adama
Decatur
Ernest Snead's Leg Broken by Auto
Earnest Snead, son of Mr and Mrs A K Steid, suffered a broken left leg when struck by an automobile near Citizens Bank last Friday after sunset. The vehicle was driven by John Holmes. accident described as one of those unavoidable mishaps.
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Earnest
Mra. A. K. Steid
Atrett
Citizens Bank
John Holmes
Funeral of Little Sarah Cheney
The funeral for little Sarah Cheney will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs G J Cheney on South Street. Burial will be in the city cemetery.
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Sarah Cheney
South Street
Sudden Death of Jittle Broadwater Strikes Roopville
In Roopville, five year old Jittle Gowie Broadwater died Friday morning after a brief illness. The child, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Broadwater, was laid to rest Saturday at 11 a.m. with the pastor and W. A. Woodruff officiating. The town extends sympathy to the grieving family. The column notes illnesses and local happenings, including Mrs. Vansant’s death in Douglasville and ongoing health updates about Mr. Henry Garrett, with reflections on gas prices and local commerce.
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Jittle
W. A. Woodruff
Z. I. Vansant
Sistor
Wright
Hier Hone
Douglasville
Vannant
Henry Garrett
Carrollton
Superior Court
Barney Garrett
Property for Sale in Carrollton Estate of J K P Gray
Property for sale in Carrollton as the estate of J K P Gray. Two dwelling houses and four acres on Adamson Avenue. For terms and prices see CG. Uray. 2isept liw-dwkec
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Carrollton
J. K.P. Gray
Adamson Avenue
CG. L. Uray
Samuel Smiths Sayings About Harding America First Quote
Questions and answers reveal a newspaper transcript where critics mock Senator Harding by labeling America first Russia second Turkey third and Mexico fourth, and quibble over his League stance. The dialogue riffs on epigrams, speeches, and vague policy motives with a satirical tone.
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Harding
America
Russia
Turkey
Mexico
League of Nations
Motter
A. Boenard
Wimmell
Lincoln
Senator Harding
United States
Haiti
Halbil
Hota
Court of International Justice echoes in noisy political quips
A garbled exchange mocks the League of Nations and the Hague Tribunal. The dialogue jokes about Elihu Root as organizer, questions a Republican chair's spelling, and suggests checking a "Bureau of Lost Per gong" to learn running mates for Harding.
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Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Elihu Root
Hague Tribunal
Haya
Hayes
Harding
Bureau of
Auction Sale of Truck on Public Square Carrollton
Will sell to the highest bidder for cash on next Saturday September 15 at 2 o'clock p m on the public square in Carrollton one second hand one ton Republic Truck in good shape H M Allan 12-140ct-to-third Mr Sam Astin of Atkin 8 0 spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs J H Astin on Rome Street Mr G G Murrah of the Murrah Land Company of Richland Ga spent the week end here
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Dan Taylor
Nownan
T. F. Moto
Wylis Story
J. B. Moore
Star Point
A. E. Nix
S. J. Bradley
Airena
Carrollton
Wayne Rainwater
Newnan
FP. W. Rainwater
Mesara
Marlin
Lamar
Bainman Lyle
Bethesda
W. L. Little
J. J. Kidd
Glenloch
Little Tyro Hogan
Misa Aline Griffin
Sam Astin
Atkin
J. H. Astin
Rome Street
G. G. Murrah
The
Murrah Land Company
Richland, Ga
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First National Bank
Carrollton, Georgia
Cobb-Smith
Mt. Zion, Ga
Carroll County Fair
Oak Ridge—South
C. F. Bidson
Ives
J. B. Duncan
Ernest Snead
Little Sarah Cheney
Samuel Smith
Carrollton Bank
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