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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
2
T W Holland executor of James W Tolland deceased filed an application to sell lands of the estate. All persons concerned and creditors are cited to show cause before the Ordinary on or before the first Monday in October 1920. September 6, 1920. W J Millican Ordinary.
H G Traylor guardian of Oliver G Morrow and Tuayoln Morow Tab Dard seeks discharge from trust. All interested parties creditors and kindred are cited to show cause by the first Monday in October 1920 why the application should not be granted. September 6 1920 W J Millican Ordinary.
Arnolt Norton applies for guardianship of Bennie Norton and Henry Norton, minor children of Melvin Norton deceased. All concerned are notified to show cause by October 1, 1920, why the guardianship should not be granted. Dated September 8, 1920.
W T Farner, colored, of Carroll County, filed for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Lunin Parades, deceased. Heirs and creditors are cited to show cause before the judge on or before the first Monday in October 1920 why the application should not be granted. September 6, 1920. W J Milligan, Ordinary.
J R Phillipa estate in said county seeks permanent administration. Heirs and creditors must show cause to the county ordinary by the first Monday in October 1820 why the application should not be granted. Sept 5 1920 W J Milligan Ordinary.
Carrol County O F Lambert of said county filed for permanent letters of administration for the estate of Mrs I A Buntyu deceased. All kindred and creditors are cited to show cause before me on or before the first Monday in October 1920 why the application should not be granted. This September 5th 1920. W A Millican Ordinary.
J BR Thomas, of snid county, filed for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs M ER Thomas, late of the county. All kin and creditors are cited to show cause why the application should not be granted. Sept 8 1920. W C Millican, Ordinary.
Effie Alexander of this county has applied for twelve months support for herself and her minor child from the estate of her deceased husband W. J. Alexander. all interested parties are cited to show cause before the ordinary on or before the first Monday in October 1920 why the application should not be granted. dated September 8 1929. W. J. Millican Ordinary
D C Pope administrator of Mary Pope deceased applies for leave to sell land of said estate. All interested parties are cited to show cause before September 1920 why the application should not be granted. September 7 1920. W J Millican Ordinary.
Court order issued at the September 1920 term directs a public sale to the highest cash bidder in October 1920. The real estate parcel fronts Wilson street and runs 200 feet back, bounded by Criss branch, Nally’s mill, and neighbors, to satisfy debts and heirs distribution of Ida Jordan, deceased. J A Jordan, administrator.
W J Crofford administrator of Mrs M E Crofford estate asks court to approve sale of Inna property. All concerned are cited to show cause by the first Monday in October 1920 why the application should not be granted. September 5, 1820.
George County. R W Adamson as administrator of the estate of W T Raburs seeks permission to sell lands belonging to the estate. All persons concerned and creditors are cited to show cause before the first Monday in October 1920 why the application should not be granted. September 5 1920. J Millican Ordinary.
An administrator announces the sale of real estate in Carroll County by order of the Court of Ordinary. On the first Tuesday in October 1920 the property to be sold is fifty acres more or less of lot No 188 in the 10th district, the southeast quarter of any lot, to settle debts and distribute to heirs of the deceased Mrs Narney Back. The sale will occur at legal hours before the courthouse door. J W Griffin administrator signs and dates September 6 1920.
A court sale in Grorgla Arroll County will auction a house and lot in Bowdon west of Wedover Street, 100 feet frontage and 200 feet depth, plus 62 1 2 acres to the northwest of land lot 803 in the 8th District, and 25 acres at the south end of another lot with exceptions, all to pay debts and distribute an estate as per the will of Jane Burt. Executor Branch W. Gilson notes the sale will occur on the first Tuesday in October 1920 at the courthouse door.
The Carroll County Court of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues set the 1920 tax rate at 12 1/4 mills for all property. The levy funds indebtedness, jails and courthouses, sheriff and jailer salaries, coroner allowances, court bailiff costs, juror pay, poor relief, other county charges, road maintenance under the road law, and interest on bonded debt. Rate allocations include eight cents per thousand for indebtedness and four dollars per thousand for roads, among others.
The document records special local school tax levies in Carroll County districts including Bowdon Burwell Farmers High Roopville Pins Grove Smyrna Stripling's Chapel Whitesburg Glenroch. The totals show continued funding beyond the general levy with amounts per mille and sums in dollars and cents. Witnessed and dated September 7, 120, by W M Robinson Commissioner of Roads and Revenues.
The proclamation reports no proposed amendment to Georgia’s constitution to allow West Point to incur additional bonded debt for flood protection. It outlines the amendment’s text, the 2/3 vote requirement, and publication duties for official notices in newspapers.
State voters will decide at the general election on November 2, 1920, whether to adopt a measure allowing the city of West Point to increase its bonded indebtedness for flood protection. The proclamation by Governor Hugh M. Dorsey outlines submission, ballot wording, and the counting process, with official endorsement by the Secretary of State.
State and Governor Dorsey announce a proposed constitutional amendment to form Seminole County from Decatur and Early counties with Donalsonville as the county seat. The plan, set for a November 1920 vote, details county boundaries, attachments to districts, court terms, and elected officials.
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment to create Seminole County. The act outlines election procedures, county limits, representation, debt authority for the first year, and voting instructions for November 2, 1920 ballots with “For the amendment to the Constitution creating the County of Seminole” or “Against the amendment to the Constitution creating the County of Seminole.”
A local ad promotes cost savings for businesses by placing their ads with the paper that covers the field TWICH-A-WHEEK, promising less than half the cost for reach in the Carrollton trade area.
Theo Jackson and Mia spent the week near Bisckjack Mountain with family. Erric Yates Clagg Bonner and relatives visited. Andrew and Cliff Horton spent Sunday near Temple. Owensby and Holly from LaGrange visited relatives. Moseara Kifard Boggert Willie Phillips Irene and Netie Lee enjoyed a Sunday outing. Liver school patrons elected Mrs Essie Bonner as teacher for another year. Preaching at 11 am on September 12 by Roy Hammond and Sunday night by Rev J G Moody. All invited.
Mr M Herrin and family spent weekend with relatives at Whooping Creek. Miss Trene Hinesley returned to Newnan after visiting relatives. Eretha Herrin visited Vera Stew art Hockney. Aaron Williams family stayed with Leon Williams and family. Bontright and Herrin spent Thursday with Dewey Williams. Death notice of Mrs Ti J Ford formerly of Villa Rica now Acworth occurred September 2. She leaves husband and many friends. Mr and Mrs Hornby and Mrs Hadkney visited Morris family Sunday.
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant physic. Described as easy to take mild and gentle in effect the product is praised by users. The copy notes a price of a quarter and emphasizes good qualities and desirability.
Classified fragment urges readers to arrange printing tasks ahead of fall by mail with prompt attention. No additional details or names provided.
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