The Carroll free press. (Carrollton, Ga.) 1883-1948, November 01, 1923, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextThe Carro V C. A. Meeks Publisher VOL. XXXVI, NO. 47-—ESTABLISHED 1886 ■ SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR CARROLLTON, GA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1923 THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BAGGETT IS STILL AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY Persistent grilling by county police anil by Sheriff A. 8. Baggett, of Doug ins county, have failed to develop a tangible clew in tlio disappearance of P. B. Baggett, prominent Douglas coun ty farmer, believed to have been mur dered at the Chattahoochee river on the Muyson and Turner road, on Inst Friday. The entire operation of tho investi gators has been conducted on theory that Baggett was attacked whon lie stopped his truck near tho Fulton coun ty nppronch to the Chattahoochee river bridge to mend n puncture, that lie was fatally injured by blows from a heavy wrench, that he was robbed of money he had received from the sale of pro- due in Atlanta, that his body was wrap ped in a canvas squaro from his own truck and carried away in an automobile driven by his assassins, to be hidden in 1 ho woods. Searchers arc confident that tho Chat tahoochee river docs not hold the body of the missing man, because every foot of the stream from the Mayson-Turner bridge to the AuBtell ferry, ten miles below, has been dragged without re sult. A reward of $100 has been offered by citizens of Douglasvillo for arrest of persons connected with tho disap pearance of their neighbor, and the POULTRY SHOW IS NOW ASSURED This morning wo received news from Mr. C. B. Ingram, the county agent, that wo are going to have the poultry show. We art; glnd to henr of this be cause Carroll can put over one of tho best poultry shows that tho State af fords. The L. W. Rogers Co. has given a donation of $213.00 which is a prettv fair starter. Let every one that is in terested in this show and every one that wants a poultry bIiow communicate with Mr. Ingram at onco and we will havo a first-clnss beneficial show. Mr. Ingram has just received a wiro for 1500 dozen fresh eggs daily and this is no small item. The egg market will not bo over done, because if the north can’t use tho eggs, then It thorn go south. Florida is a mighty good egg market. COTTON GINNERS’ REPORT We have just recoived tho following from Mr. T. .7. Millican, special agent for Carroll county, which shows the progress being made gathering the 023 cotton crop: “Tho census report shows that there were 13,231 bales of cotton ginnod in sum is expected to bo increased in otlior Cnrroll coimt y prior to October 18, WORK IS GOING FORWARD FOR CARROLLTON’S 2ND KNITTING MILL TWO MEN ARE KILLED IN SHOOTING AFFRAY Sun,von Ronton and Ben Hinchliffo, well-known lumberman and fanier of Meriwether county, are dead np tho re sult of a pistol duel at the Hinchliffo home, near Manchester, last Thursday, ltouton was killed instantly, and Hin- chliffe diod Friday morning at a local hospital. Witnesses say that Ronton had been drinking and hnd been taken ti the home of Hinchliffo, his friend. In a hort time he decided to leavo and called Hinchliffo to tho door, where, it is said, he shot him down. Although probably fatally wounded, Hinchliffo managed to shfiot Ronton five times, it is said, killing him instantly. His wife, an adopted child and several brothers and sisters survive Ronton. Hinchliffo was unmarried. Both eamo of prominent families.—Tho LnGrnngo Graphic. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS quarters. Byfield Damage Suit Set for Trial Monday Hearing on tho $100,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Clyde K, Byfield about a year ago for alleged personal injurios against Walter T. Candler, prominent Atlanta business man, has been sot for Monday in the DoKnlb suporior court. It is scheduled as the second case to be taken up after court convenes. Mrs. Byfiold is represented by tho law firm of Rosser, Slaton, Phillips & Hopkins, while Mr. Candfpr is repre . sen tori byH—fcmrB: awl 1 Hugh Burgess and R. C. W. Ramspcck. —Atlanta Journal. NATIONAL DOLL WEEK, NOVEMBER 5th TO 10th We have a big assortment of Amori can-made and Imported Dolls to show— this week—from 5c to $5.00. Wo hnn die tho genuino Madam Hendrcn Ma Ma Talking Dolls. Prices are nlwnye light.—FISHER’S 10c Store. “Qunl ity First Always.” Wo make a specialty of repair work and keep tho correct parts to do tho job with. Just phono 112 and wo will do tho rest.—W. S. Campbell. 1923, as compared with 8,835 bales gin ned prior to October 18, 1922.” This has been tho best and prettiest fall for gathering flint we have seen in years and on top. of that tho farmers have made a fairly good crop; tho price is good and we aro glad to know thui. the outcome is ns good as it is. NEWEST MILLINERY ARRIVALS AT FISHERS Sure to be received with interest arc these new hats. One may choose prac tically any desired shape for dress or street wear. Tho most successful modes of the new seasoiyL are sJiO: 'y AvhoHr attractive displa cd and ecoitiin'giy droop- over tho face ’ ’ hats, conser vative sailor shapes and smart turbans aro hero for your selection—tho best in quality and tho lowest in price. “WHY PAY MORE.”—FISHER’S 5c and 10c STORE. JAMES DANIEL HAMRICK At the one hundred and thirty-seventh annual communica- ion of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M., held in Macon this week, Dr. James D. Hamrick, one of Carrollton’s leading citizens, was elected Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia, by an overwhelming majority. Perhaps there is no more enthusiastic Mason in Georgia th^n Grand Master Hamrick. He has acted as Master of his Local Lodge for seventeen years and is now its present Mas ter. He has atttended thirty consecutive sessions of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and filled every, station in the Grand Lodge and served on many of its most important committees. His long and varied experience, in Masonry especially equips him for the duties! of Grand Master^ The large vote he received for Gran<} Master showp the eatwn> in which he is held by the w : 'ffle TwHsons oi Carroll and adjoining counties feel justly proud of the record he has made for himself and their section of the State. It is predicted by his friends that he will make one of the most popular Grand Masters the Grand Lodge has had in many years. Tlio most interesting foot bull gnmo of tlio season was played last Friday between Marist and 0, JI. H. Tho game favored C. H. S. until tho last flvo min utes whon Mnrist took tho load. Tho final seoro was 14 to 12 in favor of tho Marist team. Tho first issue of Tlio High School news was offorod to tho stiA^mt body this week. This pnper is well prepar ed, and only through co-operation and hard work will it bo nblo to maintain tho record with which it has started. We aro proud of this splendid begin ning and aro going to try to mako it the true ruprsoatative of C. H. 8. Fvery one in Bchool should subscribo for tho paper and boost it ns much ns pos sible. CARROLLTON TO HAVE 2ND KNITTING MILL A second knitting mill will be added to tho industries of Carrollton. This has boon assured following tho organi zation of tho Carrollton Knitting Mill Company. The now mill will manufac ture ham and bocf bags used by pack ing houses, and practically the entire output hns boon sold to a firm in Chi- i ago, Ill. It will bo under tho manage ment of Pomp Shnofor, of Carrollton. The mill will occupy ono section ol} the Consolidated Company’s building on Depot stroet, which is being remoA- clod. Work Is boing rushed at top speed for an enrly opening. GIVEN GANG SENTENCE IN AUTO THEFT CASE We arc glad to know that n few of Iho judges and juries aro willing to use good efforts in order to Iry to stop the auto thieves, who aro the drend of all of the motorists of this country. We clip the following from tho Atlanta Journal: O. Ij. Litmus was convicted in supe rior court Wednesday of having a sto len automobile in his possession an which the motor numbers had been chnngod, and was sentenced to from one to two years on tho chain-gang. Ho was acquitted on charges of know ingly having roceivod an automobile which lind boon stolon. IiUmus was tried on similar charges last September, when a verdict of not guilty was returned on two counts and a mistrial was declared on a third. Wo arc sorry to record the absonco of Ida Roberts, Sho has the measles, but it. is hoped that she will soon bo ablo to join the Senior class again. NOTICE, MASONS All Master Masons in good stnnding are cordially invited to meet with Car- roll Lodge No. (19, Tuosdny night at 7 P. M., November the 6th, for tho pur pose of mooting the newly oloctod Grand Master of Georgia, Dr. James Daniel Hamrick. Fraternally, E. A. MERERLL, Socty. To Investors Opportunities TO INVEST knock at every man’s door many times a day— BUT—those opportunities are not al ways safe so far as protecting your monfcy is concerned. You should seek financial advice on any proposition before parting with your hard # -earned dollars. Come to this bank and let us advise you on your financial problems. We are only too glad to be of service to you. The First National Bank Carrollton, Ga. The Public Schools of Carroll county fei$>white children will open Monday, November 12, 1923. Communities that wish to open earlier may do so if agricultural conditions are sufficiently advanced to permit the children to atttend. The schools should run when the largest number of pupils may attend with the lenst convenience and expense. Let every toachor, trustee, patron and pupil do his FULL DUTY and make the coming term the best in the his tory of the coimty. The colored schools will open Mon day, December 31st, 1923. By order of tlio Board of Education. Y. D. WHATLEY, C. S. C. October 29th, 192S. FOR SALE.—Good mare 8 years old, for $100, or exchange for good niulo.— U. II. Spence, Carrollton, Ga., R. F. D. No. 5. 2tspd Notice, Trustees and Teachers Notice to the Churches of the Good Samaritan Association l)r. .T, W. O’Hara has arrungod for a a Conference and Stewardship for tliu Carrollton, Good Samaritan and West ern Associations to be held at Carroll ton on November tho 8th. We want every church to havo n rep resentative there. Lot every mornbei of the Executive Committe and onch minister of the gospel attond. Also we want every church to send delegates to tlio State Convention. Each church is entitled to tWo messougors. Be sure and send your pastor. The convention meets at Macon Docembej lltli, 1923. .1. N. MORRIS, Clerk. Miss Veazey, our bolovod principal of tho Junior nigh school, has boon sick for the Inst fow days, but is bnck this week. This Friday our football team plays Rockmnrt on our homo ground, at tho College Stroet school. Everybody go out and help tho team win. Newt Spence Moves to Florida Mr. Spence ns beaslir brill hrdluununnu / Mrs. H. N. Spence and children are moving this week to 8t. Petersburg, Flu. Mr. Spence has been there for nbout a year at work and they otq joining him. They have a great bunch ef friends here who hate to soe them leave, but at the same timo they wish for them all the happiness anil success in their new home that the world af fords. The Freshmen held a class mooting Monday nftornoon nnd olectod tlioir representatives for tlio next program of tho Literary Socioty. They aro ns fol lows: Music—Cathhcrino Tanner. Recitation—.Sarah Griffin. Declamation—Wirt Ramsey. Debate—Richard Hamrick nml Mar garet Fletcher. Sorghum Syrup Wanted I have u communication from an Ar kansas concern who wishes to buy puro country sorghum syrup by the car load in barrels or in tin containers. T am writing them for prices and in the meantime anyono who has this pro duct for sale will ploaso communicate with mo at onco giving quantity you have on hand.—C. B. Ingram, County Agent. WILSON—YATES Mr. anil Mrs. Jonns Wilson, of Villa Rica, announce tho engagement of their daughter, Mildrod Lee, to William Ray mond Yates, tho marriago to bo solemn ized the latter part of December. SEED GATS Red Bust Proof, Appier and Ful- gluini. Large lot extra good feed oats. Sheeting at 10c to 12 l-2c per yard.— \V. .7. Stewart. 30oct2tc Used Cars For Sale HUP $300.00 MAXWELL 125.00 Maxwell 100.00 OAKLAND ... 75.00 BUICK 6..... 175.00 BABY GRAND CHEVROLET 75.00 FOUR NINETY CHEVROLET 75.00 FOUR NINETY CHEVROLET, 1922 225.00 OVERLAND 75.00 Also Bargains, in Used FORD Cars and Trucks W. L. Folds Will You Allow Us To Repeat It? We have said it often; we repeat it again—THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PROSPERITY IS AGRICULTURE. The Banks, the Merchant, the Profes sional Man, yea all, who do not believe this and fails to make his occupation or profession an aid unto the developing of the FARM, has no right to reap the ben efits that come from the farm. This Bank believes it, we preach it and practice what we preach. CITIZENS BANK FARM LOANS NOW AVAILABLE 19 NEWNAN STREET CARROLLTON, GA. A. K. SNEAD, Pres. L. S. SIMS, Vice-Pres. GRADY COLE, Cashier.

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The Carroll free press. (Carrollton, Ga.) 1883-1948, November 01, 1923, Image 1