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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

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Watson Leads in State Returns and Carrollton Races

Thomas E. Watson holds a landslide for United States Senator as Hardwick leads gubernatorial votes in early returns. Carroll County sees Beck win by a large margin for Representative, Jim Smith narrowly ahead for another seat, with Upshaw, McLendon, Speer, and other state officials elected or leading in various counties. The piece notes presidents’ farming roots and cites quotes on small farms shaping national leaders.

Thomas E. Watson United States Hardwick Walker Holder Carroll County Beck Jim Smith Albert Cobb W. Y. Atkinson Coweta H., Revill Greenville G. McLendon W.D. Upshaw George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jacktin Yvan Buren James See Are Stillard Fillmore Franklin Pierce Abraham Lincoln U.S. Grant Jas. A. Garfield Benjamin Harrison Arthur Cleveland McKinley Taft Wilson Senator Harding Gov Cox Thomas W. Bickett North Carolina John R. Coope Hugh M. Dorse Hoke Smith Walter R. Brown Sotto Thomas W. Hardwick John N. Holder Clifford Walker Claude A. Weat Ses George B. Davie George M. Napier

Carrollton Dilemma After Deciding What To Do

In Carrollton residents face a common predicament once they settle on a course of action. Community voices reflect varied priorities as individuals weigh next steps and weigh practical options. Local observers note the challenge of turning intention into concrete plans.

Carrollton

Mrs Foster honored with morning sewing party

Tuesday morning Mrs. T. A. Herndon and Mrs. P. L. Shaefer entertained at Mrs. Herndon's home in honor of Mrs. Chip Foster. The morning was spent sewing and a salad luncheon followed. Guests were the honoree’s closest friends.

T. A. Herndon P. L. Shaefer

Carrollton Jazz Minstrel Show Delights Local Crowd

Carrollton hosted a top local talent show on Friday September 3 featuring Jimmy Bishop and Carrollton boys with black faced comedians from Georgia. About four hundred attended the benefit for the Baseball Association praising the Midget Four and urging support for future community entertainment.

Carrollton Jimmy Bishiop Georgia Carollton Baseball Association R. W. Jones Jimmy Bishop Coburn Minstrels

Union amateurs rout Cross Plains in running and baseball battles

The Union ball club, composed of old Union school boys, beat Cross Plains 38 to 11 in a running contest. They then faced Conso lation in a five inning baseball game, Union winning 9 to 4 with Cook striking out 7. On the next Tuesday Cross Plains visited and lost again, Cross Plains 6 Union 24.

Union Old Union School Union Boys Cross Plains Consolation Cook Coasolation Hiesley

Brock seeks re election to Carrollton School Board

L J Brock announces candidacy for re election to the Carrollton School Board subject to the primary on September 18. He presents plans to continue governance and教育 policy efforts.

City of Carrollton L. J. Brock

Tama Hncidiate for Re Election to City School Board

Tama Hncidiate seeks re election to the City School Board in the upcoming primary on September 18. A. C. Hale is listed among supporters or official entries in relation to the race.

Tama Hncidiate A. C. Hale

Farm Lands for Sale in Georgia by J B Brows

Large and small tracts offered with easy terms in the garden spot of Georgia. Prime locations in Montgomery County. Write or visit J B Brows of Uvalda Georgia for details. Auction date August 24th appears in the listing.

Georgia J. B. Brows Uvalda Montgomery County

Camp at Armstrong's Mill A Humorous Yearbook Reel

A lively camp narrative recalls a stay at Armstrong's mill with chaperones and Charlie Ball as cook. The writer praises the food and games, describes the camp setting and outfits, and lists classmates and chaperones who enjoyed a hot, sticky, memorable time and vow to return next summer.

Charlie Ball Armstrong’s Mill Charles Walker Tanner Jon Tanner Georgia Carl Stevens Mary Dunn Macon Alice Simms Columbus Lowise Veal Roopville Luck Cobb Mary Tanner Charics Turner Charlsie Mac Holmes Mable Aderhold Wilmer Huff Jeff Brock Mallory Carlisle Max Dorsett Atlanta Milton Smith Hugh Lee Baskin Luther Harman Loftin Jim Loftin

Bartletts And Friends Attend Sunday Visits

Mrs 8 D Carden of Winston route 2 visits her sister in Atlanta. Ida McDonald returns home in Albany after weeks here. Denman White and Elma Anderson wed Sunday night. Fay Friddell visits Odell Bartlett. Oscar Hinen and family spend weekend in Douglasville. Glands Hudson visits Belah Hudson. Holing Gaston seen at old hitching post. Mrs 6 5 Bartlett visits her son Imther Bartlett in Douglasville.

L. E. Bartlett Ben Shadix 8. D. Carden Winston Route 2 Atlanta Ida McDonald Albany Denman White Elma Anderson Fay Friddell Odell Bartlett Oscar Hinen Douglasville Glands Hudson Egan Belah Hudson Holing Gaston

Presbyterian Church Prayer Service and Family Piety Message

The church invites worshipers to sabbath services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Members are urged to attend Wednesday night prayer and study. The pastor will deliver a brick exposition on the Sabbath School lesson the next Sabbath. Emphasis is placed on family piety as the church’s strength.

Domino Party Honoring Mrs Chip Moster At Guest List Gathering

Mrs Hugens Spradlin hosted a domino party Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Chip Moster. After the games a luncheon of potato salad tomatoes with mayonnaise sandwiches and tea was served. The guest list included Mrs Foster Mrs Herndon Mrs Camilla Newell Mrs J G Cheney Mrs B F Boykin Mrs O Boykin Mrs B M Long Mrs C H E Roop Mrs Wylie Creel Mrs W J Millienn Mrs J L Smith Mrs R P Now Mrs G Cook Mrs P L Shaefer Mrs Mary Bickford Mrs J A Rhody Mrs Ru H Kinabrew Mrs T R Luck Mrs E H C Bass Mrs L M Turner Mrs E W Johnson Mrs L Z Dorsett Mrs Mannis Veal Mrs R F Hyatt Mrs Hap Horton Mrs HW W Flournoy Mrs Marie Bradley Vaughan Mrs Gnack Aycock Mrs W J Webb Mrs Cliff Griffin Mrs C C Fitts Mrs Jessie Turner Travis Minson Mildred Camp and Katie Lou Thomasson

O. Boykin B. M. Long C. HE. Roop Wylie Creel W. J. Millienn J. L. Smith R. P. Now G. ©. Cook P. L. Shaefer Mary Bickford J. A. Rhody Ru H. Kinabrew T. R. Luck EH. C. Bass L. M. Turner E. W. Johnson L. Z. Dorsett Mannis Veal R. F. Hyatt Hap Horton HW. W. Flournoy Marie Bradley Vaughan dJnac

For Sale 125 Acres Land Bargain in Carrollton Ga

125 acres for sale at a bargain in Carrollton Georgia. Seller Travis Jackson invites inquiries from interested buyers. Contact details not fully clear from the fragment. Probate of property not indicated. location specified as Carrollton Ga with Austin in name.

Travis Jackson Carrollton, Ga

Carroll County Fair Promises Five Day Event With Big Premiums

W T Henry urges Carroll County residents to back a large five day fair opening in October. premium awards total several hundred dollars with many exhibits and machinery spaces already booked. attractions include Georgia minstrel show dog and pony circus wild animal show magic city and a spectacular night program with electric lights and pyrotechnics. organizers tout livestock, crops, and county growth while inviting community support to make the fair among the state’s largest exhibitions.

Carroll County Severas Carroll South Georgia

FIRST BAPTIST NOTES Pastor to preach at both hours next Sabbath

The pastor will occupy his pulpit at both hours next Sabbath Otter services as usual.

First Baptist

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tom Watson W. J. Speer William A. Wright Commissioner OF Pensions John W. Lindsey R. A L. Rainey Walter F. George Justioe Supreme Court HB Warner Hill Judge Court OF Appeals Alex W. Stephens Souneee Bobs H. B. Bloodwort W. HE. Dorrie Ben H.ill Charles W. Smith Congress Fourth Congressional District Wright Judge Superior Court Goneta Circuit Charles E. Roop Commissioner OF Agriculture J. Brown State Superintendent OF Education L. Britta Commissioner OF Commerce and Labor H. M. Stanley Solicitor General William Y. Atkington Henry H. Revill LH. P. Beck John T. Hixon W. H. Hamrick H. J. Reaves J. &, Smith Mrs. Foster Carrollton’s Armstrong's McWhorter Bartlett Imther —Bartlett Douglaeville Presbyterian Church Domino Party SiAustine Carroll County Fair Iflan Citizens Bank
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