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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1920

Page

5

Administrator's Sale of Carroll County Lands 1920

By order of the Carroll County Court of Ordinary the estate of Mrs M J Camp deceased will sell 145 acres a fraction of Lot 68 in Carrolls third land district. The sale at Carrollton courthouse on the first Tuesday in November 1920 between legal hours to pay debts and distribute assets. Terms include boundaries with Jones Brothers Watkins estate and A B Camp. BL Camp administrator signs this notice.

Georgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary Said Mra J Camp Carroll Anid Les Carrollton M. J. Camp Chattahoochee Jones Brothers M. PD Watkins Estate Camp

Letters of Administration Filed in Carroll County Georgia

James M. Knight has filed for permanent letters of administration on the estate of David Walton Holcomb, deceased. All interested persons are cited to show cause by the final Monday in November 1920 why the application should not be granted. October 4, 1920. W. J. Millican, Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County James M. Knight Said County David Walton Holcomb W. J. Millican J. R. Brown Said Brown J. M. Moore J.T. Fuller G. W. Lovvorn Soil County W.F. Johnson

Notice of administration for R. F. Brown estate

J. R. Brown applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of R. F. Brown, deceased. All concerned parties are cited to show cause before the first Monday in November 1920 why the application should not be granted. This October 4, 1920.

Dismission from Administration for J T Fuller estate

J M Moore of this county has filed to discharge from administration of the estate of J T Fuller deceased. All persons concerned are cited to show cause before November 1 1920 why the application should not be granted. This October 4 1920.

Notice to heirs in estate of W F Johnson

G W Lovvorn executor of W F Johnsons estate in Soil County cites all persons of interest to show cause by the first Monday in November 1926 why certain matters should not be granted. October 4, 1820.

Year’s Support Proceeding for Mrs Dern Morgan

Mrs Dern Morgan of this county filed for a second year’s support for herself and three minor children from the estate of her deceased husband J. R. Morgan. All concerned parties are cited to show cause before the first Monday in November 1920 why the application should not be granted. October 4, 1920. W. J. Millican, Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County Dern Morgan Said County J. R. Morgan Tate W. J. Millican

Guardianship for William Pounds Sought in Glynn County

J D McGouirk of Glynn County applies for guardianship of the property of William Pounds, a colored lunatic. Kin, kindred and creditors are cited to show cause before the Ordinary by the first Monday in November 1920 why the application should not be granted. October 4, 1920. W J Millican, Ordinary.

Georgia Caryell County J. D. McGouirk Said William Pounds

Leave to Sell Land by Administrators of Dock Jones Estate

R L Jones and W R Robinson as administrators of the estate of Dock Jones colored deceased filed their application for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate. all persons concerned kindred and creditors are cited to show cause before the first Monday in November 1920. this october 4 1920. W J Milligan Ordinary.

Georgia Carroll County R. E. L. Jones W. R. Robinson Dock Jones W. J. Milligan

Leave to sell estate of J H Barton in Bell County

Horton administrator of J H Barton seeks leave to sell the lands of the deceased. Citations require all interested parties to show cause on a specified Monday in November 1920 why the application should not be granted. October 4, 1920. W J Millican Ordinary.

Application to Sell Land by Executor in 1924

W J Phillips of sid county as executor of the late 8 M Davis filed an application to sell lands belonging to the estate. All persons concerned are cited to show cause before noon or before the first Monday in November 1924.

Georgia Carroll County W. J. Phillips Sid County Haying M. Davis Decenren

Millican Denies Ota Petition in October 4 1920 Ordinary Court

On October 4, 1920, J Millican, an ordinary court official, issued a ruling denying the petition by Ota. The decision cites lack of merit and procedural failures, concluding the request should not be granted.

Leave to sell estate lands asked in 1920 notice

W T Farmer colored as administrator of Laura Farmer deceased files for leave to sell lands of the estate. All interested persons are cited to show cause by November 1820 why the application should not be granted. October 6 1920. W J Millican Ordinary.

Application to Sell Land for Estate of Mrs Fannie Buntyn

B F Lambert, administrator of the estate of Mrs Fannie Buntyn, filed his application for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate. All persons concerned must show cause before November 1920 why the application should not be granted.

Georgia Carroll County B. F. Lambert Said Fannie A. Buntyn Callas

Estate of Mrs M B Thomas sale of lands order

J R Thomas as administrator of the estate of Mrs M B Thomas filed for leave to sell the lands of the deceased. All persons interested kindred and creditors of the deceased are cited to show cause before W J Millican Ordinary if any they have.

Public sale of Mary E. Popa estate in Borgia Carroll Co

By order of the ordinary of Carroll County a sale is set for the first Tuesday in November 1920 at the courthouse. The property includes fifty acres in lot 128, four acres and 25 rods in the southeast quarter, one acre at a square corner, and a 16 rod long northwest corner tract of lot 87. Proceeds to pay debts and distribute among heirs. D C Pope administrator.

Borgia Carroll County Court House Towit Mary E. Popa Said D. C. Pope

Gergia-Carroll County Road Notice Public Meeting Planned

Road notice states that unless good cause is shown, an order will grant on the first Tuesday in November 1920 establishing a new second class public road on the McIntosh road in district 713 near G W Key residence. It will run northerly through lands of Key Stephen son Key E M Blackwelder and D A Dye and intersect other roads north of D Tl Dye’s land. September 24, 1920. W M Robinson Commissioner Roads and Revenues.

Gergia Carroll County McIntosh Said Road 713Th McIntosh Public G. W. Key Ao Settlement L. A. Stephenson R. L. Key E. M

Tax Sale Notice for Mrs. M. E. Crafford Estate in Carroll County

By order of the county court of ordinary a sale will occur at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash. The tract covers sixty acres more or less, east half of lot 200 in the 5th district, bounded by Hagan Tallapoosa river and a pine knot corner. Proceeds fund debts and distribution to heirs. October 4, 1920, W. T. Crofford, Administrator.

Georgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary H. G. Hagan Tallapoosa H. G. Hae Ron Tallapoona River M. E. Crafford W. T. Crofford

Carroll County Land Sale Under Court Order

By order of the ordinary of Tarnison county Georgia a cash sale of seventy acres lot 310 in the seventh district Carroll county takes place at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in November next sunrise hours. Property belongs to the estate of S M Duke deceased with J S Edwards administrator.

Georgia Carroll County Tarnison County Caroll County Sestion C. E. Adams Leon Hood W. ©. Rush Bearden Mia. Lela Rooks W. E. Wallace M. Duke J. 8. Edwards

Notice to Debtors and Creditors Ezra Garrett Estate

Georgia Carrall County notice to all indebted to the estate of Ezra T Garrett deceased to settle with the undersigned and all claimants to present sworn and itemized claims to the undersigned at once dated September 15 1920 William Garrett administrator Ezra Garrett

Georgia Carrall County Ezra T. Garrett Aalii County William Garrett Ezra Garrett

Sheriff Sales in Carroll County Land and Piano Auction

Sheriff sale notices list land parcels in Carroll County to be sold at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in November. Properties include the north 50 acres of the north half of lot 255 in the 10th district and 54 acres of the southeast fourth of lot 320 in the 7th district, plus one upright piano. The sales arise from a mortgage and a deed from S N Brock and others. Lead by W A Garrett sheriff, dated September 28 and October 7, 1920.

Gergia Carrol County Court House Said County 10Th J. L. Daker Carroll S. N. Brock Abore Ggainat Baker Eaid N. Brock Superior Court of City Court of Carrollton W. L. Folds Tom C., Donley G. H. White W. A. Garrett

Public Square Parking Ordinance Regulates Seasonal Vehicle Traffic

A city ordinance orders traffic limits on the public square from September 16 to April 1 each year. It allows only loaded vehicles such as cotton wagons and agricultural products to park, with specific parking directions toward the monument and then in a circle, enforced by police, and penalties apply under local law.

Notice to Contractors for Carroll County Road and Bridge Work

Sealed bids due November 2 1920 for 2.52 miles of sand clay road in Carroll County Georgia between station 0 and 1833 and 83 on the Whitesburg and Douglas county road. Work includes earthwork, rock excavation, topsoil surfacing, clearing, grading, culverts, head walls, and a 65 foot steel span bridge over Snakes Creek with wood approaches. Construction to start around November 15 1920 and finish within 120 working days. Bids, plans and specifications available at the Board office and County Engineer in Carrollton. W St Robinson chairman and J P Baskin county engineer.

Board of Commissioners of Bonds Carroll County Court House Carrollton Corral County Whitesburg and Douglas County Snakes Creek Siridge Viet Bpan County Emineet W. St. Robinson J. P. Baskin

Money Talks Draw Crowds in Carrollton

A short note highlights how money attracts attention in Carrollton with listeners gathering around when funds are involved, implying strong local interest in financial matters.

Ice Cream Freezer Man Turns Gun Cranking Ford

An old fashioned man known for cranking an ice cream freezer now spends much of his time with a gun and cranking a Ford, shifting from his former craft to a more dangerous pursuit.

Heir to $4000 Delights Virginia Teacher After 15 Years

A Virginia teacher with fifteen years of service becomes the recipient of four thousand dollars in unexpected inheritance. The news notes the tutor's cheerful status as the region celebrates a fortune change for a local educator.

Paper outfits and street loafers spark city debate

A garbled note suggests urban workers could save money by adopting simpler attires and markets printed on merchant goods. The fragment hints at a shift toward frugal fashion practices in large cities and mentions potential consumer and vendor roles in the change.

Voter Advice Sparks Charm Amid Election Cheer

A playful rural note depicts a mother instructing her daughter on voting while playful jabs at a candidate emerge. The lighthearted exchange captures community election mood and local humor.

Truths Behind Campaign Lies Prompt Withdrawals

Candidates for office often complain about being lied about yet many times the truth and the full story would force withdrawal before voting.

Women voting delays election night returns

If the woman’s vote doesn’t accomplish anything else it means husbands will get an hour or two longer down town on election night awaiting the returns.

Man reflects on summer actions inspired by a woman’s blouse

A man observes a woman in a mosquito netting blouse on a hot day and feels compelled to imitate her carefree game instinct.

When Belts Come Too Long Troubled Folks Diet

A quirky note from a bygone column claims that a girl with a belt over twenty four inches or a man with a belt over forty inches causes worry and prompts dieting. The piece hints at social vanity and humorous belt length anecdotes.

Cheer up Christian nations endure the crisis

A reflective note argues civilization remains imperfect yet hopeful as many christian nations persist and a few true Christians endure amid global strain.

No matter how the election goes a hundred million workers remain

The speaker notes that regardless of November results a large workforce will persist and asserts they will get along. The comment emphasizes resilience of people willing to work and be employed despite political outcomes.

Ballot rules spark female candidate speaking time debate

The discussion centers on whether every woman candidate will demand a portion of her allotted speaking time to recount the time she had an operation. Proponents argue the personal narrative highlights resilience, while opponents fear it wastes valuable political discourse.

Real estate sale ordered in Carroll Douglas county probate

By order of the Ordinary Court of Carroll and Douglas counties the October 1920 term authorizes sale of land No 198 in the 3rd district and 175 acres of land No 220 in the 3rd district all in Georgia. The sale on the first Tuesday in November 1920 will be at public outcry for cash to settle debts and distribute heirs. Administrator T W Holland signs the deed in October 1920.

Georgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary Said County Court House Carroll Douglas County James H. Volland, Jr Whitesburg and Douglasville Road James Hi. Holland Aaid T. W. Holland

Miller's Academy land in Carroll County to be sold Nov 1920

Ordinary orders sale at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in November 1920 of one half acre more or less of lot 290 in the 7th district ward. The tract lies at Miller's Academy and was deeded by W H Raburn to the trustees. Proceeds to be distributed among heirs at law of W H Raburn deceased. R W Adamson, administrator.

Georgia Carroll County Court of Ordinary Aaid County Court House Ward Miller's Academy Miller’a Academy Rock Corner W. H. Raburn Thinsn R. W. Adamson

Carroll County Ga announces bridge bid on Carrollton Tyus road

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County Georgia at the courthouse in Carrollton at 3 p m on November 2 1920 for construction of a 65 ft low truss steel span bridge on Carrollton Tyus road between Carrollton and Tyus road. Work includes 110 cubic yards class B concrete 32 cubic yards wet excavation fills and rip top set by November 2 1920 and completed within 120 working days. Plans and specs filed at the Board office Carrollton and at the County Engineer Carollica Georgia. Chairman Land Commission J P Baskin County Engineer.

Board of Commissioners of Ronda and Revenuea Carroll County Carrollton Carrollton-Tyus Road Tyus Road Carollica W. M. Robinson Land Commission J.P. Baskin

Carrollton Georgia Parking Ordinance Amends Street Rules

An ordinance by Carrollton mayor and city council revises parking on streets and the public square. It directs vehicles to face toward the center of the square and outlines new parking regulations effective after passage. The text specifies that no person or corporate driver may park vehicles contrary to the updated rules on the public square area.

Carrollton Carollton Georgia Sail” Mountain

Carroll County Trade Board seeks rail changes in Georgia

The Carroll County Trade Board of Carrollton petitioned the Railroad Commission to require Central of Georgia Railway to discontinue trains between Carrollton and Bremen on November 23 and 24. It also seeks schedule changes for trains between Griffin and Cedartown and Carrollton and Bremen, including earlier departure from Griffin, adjusted arrivals, and improved connections with Atlanta and Eastern lines. A hearing is set for October 26 at 10 a.m. local time. interested parties should contact the Commission by then.

Carroll County Trade Board of Carrollton Georgia Railroad Commission Af Peat Central of Atlanta Bremen Southern Railway Cedartown Railroad Commission Railroad Commission of Georgia Central OF Georgia Railway Company H. DP. Pollard

Discharge from administ rat ion Georgia Carroll Mounty cited

Carroll Mounty J A Jordan administrator of the estate of Mrs Ida M Jordan deceased files discharge from his trust. He is cited to show cause before the first Monday in November 1926 why the application should not be granted. Read all the Want Ads in this paper. It will pay you.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. J Millican, Ordinary Bell Land Ccntroll County Horton J. H. Barton J, Millican W. T. Farmer Laura Farmer W. J, Millican J. R. Thomas M. BE Thoman Eanie W. J .Millican Virginia Alva B. Pace Administrator's Sale Zoe Carroll Mounty J. A. Jordan Ida M. Jordan Hin Wald Trust O-Sra Abd Bya Creel & Harper Jewelers and Opto Carrollton, Ca Tam Kelley Springfield Goodyear Goodrich Fisk United States J. M. Merrill McGuire Stand Alabama Carrollton, Ga
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