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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
5
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey issues proclamation announcing submission of a 1920 constitutional amendment to Georgia voters. The measure would allow West Point to incur bonded debt for flood protection up to 750 000 dollars with two thirds approval, subject to law and parliamentary procedures.
The Georgia General Assembly proposes an amendment to Paragraph 2 Section 1 Article 11 to create Seminole County from parts of Decatur and Early, with Donalsonville as county seat. It outlines the county’s boundaries from the Florida line along Flint River to Miller and Barry counties and places it in the 8th Senatorial District and Patula Judicial Circuit.
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment to create Seminole County. The measure authorizes a new county, defines its first officers, sets election timing for 1921, and provides representation in the Georgia General Assembly. Ratification by voters at the November 2, 1920 general election is required. Secretary of State S. G. McLendon remarks accompany the proclamation.
Star Point notes that Miss Gertrude Hallom closed her school last Friday and took the children to a creek picnic supervised by their teacher. The old schoolhouse was purchased by Mr. Meigs of Rockalo who plans in town. Mrs. W. J. Blackwelder of LaGrange stayed with Mr. and Mrs. James Yeager. The Sunday School is revived after delays from rain and prayer services are held afternoons. The town welcomes support for the school and its work. Mind Eunice Poldare is sick with fever. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Wenger of Bronx plan to return home after ten days visiting.
Mr and Mrs Earnest Wenger of Dova Als Mra Nova Gray I on the sick Ant this week report details a local society brief mentioning the couple and recent health concerns in a concise parish notice.
Fragments advertise a horse and buggy for sale with harness and gear at low prices. The seller is listed as Roger Meeker and mentions fall printing orders by mail.
Farm lands offered near Bowdon and Whitesburg with multiple tracts ranging from 38 to 100 acres. Listings include four room dwellings, barns, outbuildings, pastures, and orchards within one to one and a half miles of local schools and churches. Descriptions note bottom land and woodlands with various improvements and nearby features.
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