Public Hitching Grounds and Parking in Carrollton
Carrollton officials announce conversion of the Sharp-Perry property on Rome Street into a public Hitching and Parking Ground with a drinking fountain for animals. A 100 by 24 foot shed with feed troughs and hitching posts will be erected, open since September 2, to accommodate farmers and travelers and retain regional wagon trade.
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Carrol County Trade Board
Sane
Rome Atreet
Mandeville Milly and Robinson & Walker
Carrollton
Carralston
Rome Street
Harvey A Bell Dead Almost A Year
Mr Hugh B Bell of Ware reports his son Harvey A Bell died of pneumonia in Evacuation Hospital No 3 on September 24 1818 inclosing a letter from Adjutant General P C Harris confirming the date and place of death after the family learned of the wound death nearly a year earlier.
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Hugh B. Bell
Ware
Harvey A. Bell
P. C. Harris
Mrs Wylie Creel Hosts Friends For Sewing Morning
Monday morning at home Mrs Wylie Creel entertained neighbors and friends with a sewing gathering. The highlight guest was Mrs Marion Camp of Atlanta. After sewing, guests enjoyed drinks and sandwiches in the pleasant social event.
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Mrs. Wylie Creel
Westminster Society Meeting Notes Recalled
Mrs Mary Bickford hosted the Westminster Society gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Members held their regular business session and enjoyed refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Mary Bickford
Westminister Society
All Day Singing at Union Camp Ground
All on the fourth Sunday in September at Union Camp Ground an all day singing is planned. New books will be aged and all who love good singing are invited to attend and help make the day complete.
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Union Camp Ground
Miss Jewel Robinson Hosts Prom Party
Monday night Miss Jewel Robinson hosted a delightful prom party at her parents home on Rome Street. The lawn featured rustic benches and swings and the event continued late with an ice course served. The guest list included all members of the younger crowd.
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Jewel
Robinson
Parenta
Rome Street
Miss Robinson
Lost dog near Carrollton seeks owner reward
A one year old male shepherd dog left the home of A Blandenbirg on August 30. The red brown pup has white toes and paws on the front feet and a white chest. Reward offered. Finder may call 203 or write B F Shawkelford Carrollton by eight.
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A. Blandenbirg
Shawkelford
Carrollton
Carroll's First Bale of New Cotton in Carrollton
The first bale of new cotton, raised by J. W. Hollingsworth of Lowell and weighing 556 pounds, sold in Carrollton on Sept 4 1919 to Robinson & Walker for 28 cents plus a 96 50 premium totaling about 46 15 per pound. Local merchants contributed a notable sum to encourage sale of cotton in Carrollton Georgia amid strong business support.
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Carroll
J. W. Hollingsworth
Lowell
Carrollton
Robinson & Walker
Georgia
Emterluitars
Maloof & Simonton
A.J. Baskin Company
J. W. TL. Watson
E. M. Strickland
Cheney
Travia
W. C. Baskin
Stewart & Fleming
A. T. Jackson
Moore & Clein
Worton Book Store
A. O. Turner
Phil Astin
T. W. Moore
J.B. F. Dial
HF. Smith
Carlisle's Pharmacy
Merretl Bros. Co
W. L. Robinson
J. F P. Morris
J. W. Griffin
Dr. Gland Griffin
Kytle & Aycock
C. K. Henderson, Jr
Citizens Bank
W. L Folds
Mandeville Mills
R. H. Fitts Drug Store
Presbyerian Church Sets Next Sermon and School Opening
The Presbyterian Church announces Dr. Henderson will discuss a Prophet's Vision on Sunday morning. A Sunday School exercise will feature Thornwell Orphanage children from Montreal. The 1919-20 school year opened with a large enrollment and new teachers, including three Presbyterians, one from A M Faculty.
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Jesus
Saye
Committees and Directors Appointed By Trade Board
Secretary Comer outlines a program for Carroll County Trade Board with departments and committees. Directors from Jade Hoard appointed to each department, with a nominating committee report and monthly meetings to coordinate tasks. Aimed at focused, accountable efforts across streets highways industries trade union agriculture and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Carroll County Trade Board
K.T. Steed
Industries
W. Griffin
J. T. Hiken
Hrganscation
BP. Boykin
Health & Santtatlan
T. M. Spruell
Civie
T. W. Camy
W. Q. Barrow
J. A. Mandeville
BR. F. Roop
Lane
Trade Board
Agriculture
Cotton Sends to Germany and Potash Moves to U S
Washington report states no wartime restrictions on cotton shipments to Germany or central Europe and no restrictions on potash imports to the United States. Senator Hoke Smith says shipments move freely under prewar conditions and he remains in close contact with government authorities.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Germany
Europe
Smith
War Trades Board
Middle Europe
Senatormith
United States
Utman
Wanted Surplus Corn In Carroll County Prices Offered
Bonner Billing Co of Carrollton Georgia seeks surplus corn from Carroll County growers. Bring 7 cents per bushel to us. we offer best market prices for your stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol
Bonner Billing Co
Carrollton, Ga
City Schools Opened Monday in Carrollton
A public meeting noted Carrollton public schools opening Monday with strong support for teachers and proposed salary increases. Board members and residents pledged cooperation to improve education as plans for the new Commercial program and broader reforms were outlined.
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Usu
Carrollton
Bright
Pot
Amith
Lovourn
Aggy Worre from A and M School Home Life Debate
A student body at a rural school debates the idea that boarding school cannot be a real home. The headmaster compares it to peanuts, noting some "pops" among many. Enrollment climbs past 170 with new and returning students. The community considers extra street lighting to improve safety for pedestrians. Hawthorne and Civeronian literary societies host meetings, expanding programs and membership, signaling growth and development for both boys and girls.
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Chapel
Mr. Molson
Johnnie
Carrollton
Hawthorne and
Civeronian
Position Wanted Young Indy graduate seeks Carrollton posting
Young Indiana graduate of Southern Enaiesa College Atlanta will be open for a position in Carrollton starting October 1 inquiries at Free Prose office.
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Young Indy
Southern Enaiesa College
Atlanta
Carrollton
For Sale Items Listing
For sale sale items include a pair McDonnell Pitias scales 20 feet long nearly new a good second hand Surréy and a good second hand Top Buggy. Seller signoff W L Polds.
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Surréy
W. L. Polds
New President For Highway Association
The Bankhead National Highway Association names Janwsa Sproull of Anniston Alabama as president to fill the vacancy left by the death of Ex-Congressman T B Plowmn. Sproul is a leading businessman and ardent good roads advocate. the association will continue its work from Atlantic to Pacific.
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Bankhead National Highway Association
J. A. Rountree
Janwsa Sproull
Anniston
Alabama
T. 8. Plowwnn
Nadoeintios
Sproul Iy
Mannia
Tank Tiead
Lina
Prat
Col. Plowninn
Tin’ Perfect Aarmany
Hia
Tieture Development and PLC
Col
Blewmerniguel
Atlantic
Pacific
Horoull
Herrin Morgan Engagement Announced in Georgia
Mr and Mrs W T Herrin of La Grange Georgia announce the engagement of their daughter Willie Lee to Mr Paul Franklin Morgan of Jacksonville Florida with marriage planned soon The announcement appeared in Atlanta papers last Sunday the Herrins moved to La Grange earlier this year and reside with Mrs A J Flemming in LaGrange where locals anticipate the wedding
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Mra
W. T. Herrin
la Grange
Willie Lee
Paul Franklin Morgan
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
Mra. Herrin
Carrollton
A. J." Flemming
Bines
LaGrange
Willie Leo
LaGrange Craphie
Engagement notice for Margaret Elizabeth Tanner and Willis Andrew King
Mr James G Tanner of Carralston Ga announces the engagement of his daughter Margaret Elizabeth to Willis Andrew King The couple plan a September wedding No cards
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James G. Tanner
Carralston
Margaret Elizabeth
Willis Andrew King
Merrell Sponler Engagement Notation in Carrollton
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Merrell of Carrollton announce the engagement of their daughter Laurie Sim to Mr Young Hugh Sponeler of Wilmington. Marriage planned for early fall. No cards.
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Thomas H. Merrell
Carrollton
Laurie Sim
Young Hugh Sponeler
Wilmington
Local Band in Carrollton Poised for Bright Future
Local musicians led by Prof. Geo Gray rehearse nightly at Hortons Garage, drawing crowds within a mile radius. The article lists twenty band members across sections and urges Carrollton to build a permanent bandstand, ideally on the courthouse square, to support regular public concerts.
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Carrollton
Eternity
Geo. Gray
Horton's
Musdclans
Ufe
Imusivin Amt
Prof. Gray
Cornot
Oliver Mowés
Bryant Smith
W. V. Walker
Barngut Phillips
Nironet
Rufia Smith
Bam Sharp
M. A. Sandefer
Stacy Dimmock
el. Tinton
Milton Smith
Fred Garrett
Horace Cole
Julian Kaylor
Chas. Walker
Jip Jackson
Ham Boggs
L. Sime
Fd. Cavender
Lovvers
Roblert Zachery
T. W. Dimmock
1Gay Thornton
Armoy Bazemore
Olin Zachlery
Tom Martin
Carrollton Anyi
Court House Square
Miss Vivian Snead To Give Recital At City Hall
Miss Vivian Snead will give a recital at City Hall Auditorium Monday evening September 9 at nine o clock featuring violin and piano pieces. Public invitation extends to all audiences.
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Vivian Snead
City Hall
Land for quick sale near Whitesburg and Borden Springs
Property offers 32 acres with half cash terms, 10 acres bottom land and 2 acres within Whitesburg limits near a fine school. Borden Wheeler Springs Hotel advertises special September rates. Listings include a Sims Street lot 991 feet by 220 feet near Dimmock and Mrs Brown with options for half an acre or more. Ben B Lima of Benton Arkansas and J H Lipscomb of Borden advertise details.
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Whitesburg
J. H. Lipscomb
T.w.dimmock
Mre
J. Brown
Ben B
Lima
Benton, Ar
Treena Reid Weds Hammond Earnest At Bowdon Junction
On Monday September 1 at 8 o'clock a wedding held at the bride's parents home in Bowdon Junction united Miss Treena Reid and Ms. Hammond Earnest. Both graduates of A. and M. the couple were married by Rev. J. M. D. Stallings with ceremonies under a floral arch. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Earnest, has served in the navy and works as a railway mail clerk in Atlanta. Attendants and guests included Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Melson and Mrs. W. L. Fitts among others. reception featured cake and punch.
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Treena Reid
Hammond Earnest
Fd. Reid
Bowdon Junction
G. P. Earnest
Navy
Q-Railway
Clark, Hin
Atlanta
J. M.D. Stallinga
Fiowara
W. L. Fitts
Carrollton
J. H. Melson
and ‘Mra
Mies Laura Turter
Atlants
Misa
Martha Sae
Asafe
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Harvey
Miss Jewel Robinson
Presbyterian Church Es
U. S
Aggy Worre
A. & M. School
Highway Association
Herrin-Morgan
Tanner-King
Merrell
Bright Future
Tor Bale
Borden- Wheeler Springs Hotel
Borden
Sims Street
Borden Wheeler Springs
Borden Springs
Ernest
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