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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1920

Page

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Snead Wins in Carrollton Mayor's Race

The Carrollton municipal election produced a clear victory for A. K. Snead with 329 votes to HM Spence's 254 by a 45 vote margin. Four new council members and four school board members were elected, led by A. O. Hale and W. O. Erskin, promising progress for the town.

HM. Spence Carrollton ‘Lank A. K. Snead Citizens Bank Snead Spence Tt. W. Moore Morrell W. J. Aldridge H. W. Reagin R. F. Hyatt A .O. Hale W. O. Erskin J. A. Mandeville Messrs. AA Messrs. A. 0. Hale J. Brock Messrs. Baskin Mansiouille Carrollton

Transfer service ad details hauling trunks specialty

Advertisement notes transfer service and drug service by W. %. White hauling trunks as a specialty. Phones listed as Day 17 and night 161W. 21 and 28 sopt-pd.

Transfer and Drug Service

Jewell Rowe Crushed When Car Jolts Forward

Sunday evening Jewell Rowe was badly crippled after his car rolled in gear, pushing him into a tree. He was taken to Memorial hospital in Carrollton where his hip was torn from the backbone. Police suspect children playing in the car may have set it in gear.

Jewell Rowe Hs Brother Carrollton Memorial Hospital Maple Street

Matinee party honors guests at Strand theater

Mrs. Marie Bradlpy Vaughan hosted a Monday matinee at the Strand for Misses Lora and Annie Lou Hardy of Senomia. After the film, guests drank iced beverages and enjoyed sandwiches at Carrollton Drug Store. Marigold arrangements adorned the table as a long guest list was seated.

Marie Brad-lpy Vaughan Strand Theatre Lora Annie Lou Hardy Senomia Carrollton Drug Store Mirses Hardy Kathleen Almand Katie Lou Thomasson Pauline Stevens Mildred Camp Hi Morton O-Cheney Meerio Bass T. A. Herndon Camilla Newell A. 8. Crain J. A. Mandeville Haymond Robinson C. Fitts B. F. Boykin J. C. Thomas la Grange Jack Aycock Joé Ayesek BH. M. Tyus Loyd Griffin Olin Perdue Doractt

Blandenburg and Shackelford Wed in Quiet Chapel Ceremony

Beatrice Blandenburg and WN G Shackelford wed Wednesday at Rev J M D Stallings residence 71 Longview Street. She is daughter of A Blandenburg Oak Mountain. He son of R J Shackelford near Stripling's Chapel and auto company salesman. They reside on Clifton Terrace in the Spruell home. Friends offer congratulations.

Beatrice Blandenburg WN. G. Shackelford J. M. D. Stallings Longview Straet A. ©. Blandenburg Oak Mountain R. J. Shackelford Stripling’s Chapel M. E. Griffin Auto

Fourth District Sunday School Convention Program

The program for the Fourth District Sunday School Convention at Mt Zion Church Mt Zion Ga on October 17 1920 lists opening by president M R Kierbow devotional led by Prof John Schneider and Rev G W Elliott and afternoon sessions with reports from schools address by county president Z F Brooks and executive committee details.

Mt. Zion Church Mt. Zion M. R. Kierhow Harrison Tresson John Schneider Berman G. W. Elliott T. W. Dimmock Z. Fy. Brooks M. R. Kierbow Chaiman C. Q. Martin

Women in States Vote Push Stands Against Ratification

The piece notes Connecticut ratified the nineteenth amendment making it the thirty seventh state, securing the amendment despite Tennessee actions. It says Republicans push false claims of widespread ratification in 29 of 36 states while refuting those figures, recalling 1916 results and listing states that backed Wilson or Republicans.

Tennersea Connecticut Cpl United States Tennessee Democratic Party Tennesset Repubican Republican Publicity Committee California Colorado Illinois Indiana Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Massachusetts Michigan Min-nosda Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Woodrow Wilson Idahta Atlanta Constitution

Carrolls First Bale Brings 50 1-2 Cents

The first bale of Carrolls new crop was bought by Moore & Clein for 60 1-2 cents per pound, weighing 445 pounds and totaling 224.73 dollars. Grown by D E Bell of Roopville, the sale signals likely steady cotton movement if weather stays favorable.

Carroll Moore & Clein D. E Bell Roopville Carroll County

Carrollton School Board Candidate Seeks Support

Harry Moore acknowledges friends who backed his primary campaign for school board last Saturday. He pledges unity for a bigger Carrollton. Mrs. J. M. Stephenson spent the weekend at Stone Mountain visiting relatives before returning to Florida with her son.

Greater Carrollton Harry Moore

Central of Georgia to spend 8900 for better pastures

The Central of Georgia Railway seeks to invest up to 100 per county to establish practical pastures as demonstrations. An $8900 fund will cover half the cost of pioneer pasture projects for eligible farmers with ten or more cattle, coordinated by county agents and J F Jackson in Savannah.

Central of Railway Georgia Alabama Central Agricultural Department Central of Qeorin Railway Central of Georgia J. F. Jackson Savannah

Haulbrooks Leave for Time Near Moultrie

Mr and Mrs W C Haulbrook after visiting Mr and Mrs QC A Meeks left Saturday morning for their time near Moultrie.

W. C. Haulbrook A. Meeks Moultrie

Circus Invades Carrollton With Lions Tigers And Elephants

Sparks Three Hing Cirqua led by F Balldget brings a large circus to Carrollton arriving Sunday for a Monday show at the baseball grounds. The program features Earth's mightiest moliater the sky semper elephant Caeser the champion high jumper horse and a stable of dancing horses and dogs. Local merchants prepared to supply food for attendees as the circus emphasizes cleanliness and avoids common grafts and gambling devices.

Ens Will Wondis Balldget Sparks Horace Miles Np Thodorn Codartwn Ballinger Earth Caeser Wondford

Woman's Improvement Club Hosts Meeting at Reid's Mountain Home

The Bowdan Junction Woman's Improvement Club met September 14 at Mrs. Albert Cox’s home Valmont on Reid's Mountain. Mrs. Cox shared experiences of Georgia's cultured women and inspired members with valuable work instructions. Guests toured the scenic residence with running spring water, and refreshments featured a fruit centerpiece and elegant china.

Bowdan Junction Georgia Mrs. Cox Reid’s Cox J. B. Barncat Irene Creel

Flour Misplaced in Wrong Wagon at Carrollton

Two 501b bags of flour were loaded into the wrong wagon at Carrollton Saturday afternoon. Two black horses were hitched to the wagon. Owner of horses and wagon notified J H Farmer Carrollton Ga Rt 8 lpd. Phone 30 31

Carrollton J. H. Farmer

Buick Announces Seven New 1921 Models For Summer

Buick outlines seven distinct 1921 models with open and closed versions. Models cover business use, family transport, and luxury seating with valved head motors and cantilever springs. Dealers warn of limited supply and prompt orders to secure deliveries amid rising demand.

Buiels Motor Onea Devia Thera Johnson Bulek Buick Trohnson Purchtaera

Mrs Long Hosts Pleasant Luncheon Tea Event

Mrs Long entertained a group at a noon luncheon with guests including Mrs CB Roop, Mrs W J Webb, Mrs Fannie Veal, Mrs J A Mandeville, and many others in attendance. The gathering featured a cordial social hour and friendly conversations among the attendees.

Tyna E. W. Johnson

Griffin announces bid for school board seat

The friends of J W Griffin announce his candidacy to fill the unexpired term caused by the resignation of A K Snead. The election occurs on the first Saturday in October.

The Friends of J. W. Griffin A. K. Snead Else Ftiun

Mrs Roy Butler And Daughter Return To Mobile

Mrs Roy Butler and her daughter Imogene have returned to their Mobile Alabama home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Loe Folan.

Roy Butler Imogene Mobile Alo Loe Folaon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Travis Hallam Moore Merrell Hale Brock, Baskin Mandeville Hyatt Matinee Party Blandenburg-Shackelford Carrollton Bank Carrollton, Georgia J. Boykin & Sons, Inc. General Insurance Carrollton, Ga Harry Ae Hanks Jasce Warden Stu Vino Stavall Aver Eargle Charlie Cavsler Fayer Tral of Georgia Railway Woman's Improvement Club Mrs. Long Federal Reserve System the Peoples Bank J. M. Johnson
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