Carroll County Chronicles Fall 2020

The loss of R. J. Thornton on stock and buildings is estimated at about $3500 and is said to be covered in part by insurance. The church cost $1600 and was insured for only $1000. The Central Hotel was owned by Mrs. Evaline Crockett and the loss on the building was $1,500 and she had no insurance.

All, or nearly all, the property in the church was saved, including the organ, carpet, chandeliers, pulpit, Bible and part of the seats.

Hillsville around the Turn of the Century

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