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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1917

Page

8

Local News Roundup From Carrollton and Nearby Areas

Local notes show residents visiting Atlanta Auburn and Macon. Many names, trips, sales, and goods advertised by John W Baskin and Co including ginghams and 10 cent items. Community updates include visits, illnesses, and upcoming events across Carrollton Bowdon and Tallapoosa.

For Rent and For Sale Notices on Robinson Avenue

First class office water and electric lights on Sea Drive offered by R E Foster. For sale a nice cow fresh in milk. J Stewart lists three rooms hall porch good garden on Robinson Avenue in house with Mr J I Reese and daughter Miss Charley. J H Tarris provides the notices.

Sea DR R. E. Foster J. Stewart Robinson Avenue J. I. Reese Charley J. H. Tarris

Welburn Allen Wed In Dixie Street Ceremony

On July 30 at the home on Dixie street Clifton Alan and Ollie Welburn united in marriage. The couple awaits a happy and prosperous future as friends witness the ceremony.

Nif Dar Dixie Street Clifton Alan Ollie Welburn

Bargains in Slightly Used Furnitures

Local ad notes a selection of slightly used furniture at S. Bytle's. Items include dining tables, side boards, china closets, serving tables, dining chairs, art squares and tables offered at bargain prices.

S. @ Bytle’s

Theater Party Honoring Miss Grace Wise in Cullman

On a Thursday evening Misa Jewell Robinson hosted a theater party for her guest Miss Grace Wise of Cullman Alabama. After the film they moved to the Red Cross tea room for refreshments with invited guests including Grace Wise, Elsie Gibson, Winnie Astin, Lois Meeka, Mary Astin, Lucile Meeks, Charlsiee Mas Holmes, Edwin Dodd, Bernard Fleming, Roby Vaughn, Harley Gibson, Horace Cole and Tryant Smith.

Misa Jewell Robinson Miss Grace Wise Cullman Ala

Revival Services From Bowdon Minister Assist Ray

MT ZION Rev E R Poore of Bowdon assists Ray McGill in revival services this week. Meeting closes Sunday night. Mrs Clifford Vandigriff and son Albert of Birmingham are visiting relatives. Rev Charles Earnest of South Georgia spent the weekend with his father Rev John Earnest. Miss Myrtie Moses Retha Smith and James Moses spent the weekend in Tallapoosa. Maude Entrekin of Carrollton spent last week with Erma Shaw. Mrs James McKissack of Tallapoosa visits sister Mrs C C Holmes. Mr Parks Earnest spent a few days in Atlanta last week. Wylie Gammon visiting Newnan and Luthersville this week. Mr and Mrs Emory Entrekin of Barge attended the meeting here.

E. R. Poore Bowdon Ray J. M. McGill Clifford Vandigriff Albert Birmingham Charles Earnest South Georgia John Earnest Myrtie Moses Retha Smith Alva Smith James Moses Tallapoos Maude Entrekin Carrollton Erma Shaw James McKissack Tallapoosa C. C. Holmes Parks Earnest Atlanta Wylie Gammon Newnan Luthersville Emory Entrekin Barge Hero

Protracted Meeting to Begin at Lewis Chapel in August

The community notes abundant rain and fine crops as farmers near completion of fieldwork. Rev Walter Cruse will start the protracted meeting at Lewis Chapel on the first Sunday in August inviting all, especially those seeking spiritual salvation. Also mentions Miss Lila Bryant returning from Carrollton and a business trip by Mrs Jennia Moran and daughter Eunice Phillips to Carrollton.

Walter Cruse Lewis Chapel Lila Bryant C. C. Moore Della Whatley Carrollton

Sunday Visits Across Roopville Area

Local notes record numerous Sunday visits among residents near Roopville Whitesburg and Oak Grove. Families hosted relatives including Smiths Duncans Morans and Joneses with health tweaks noted for F C Hoight Lula Bryant Annis May and improved condition for Sid Phillips.

For Sale or Rent Two Houses on Newnan and West Chandler

For sale or rent a six room house on Newnan street with barn, garden, fences, fruit and shade trees. Also a three room house on West Chandler street. Apply to Mrs Fannie Gaston, B2-31 pl.

Newnan Street West Chandler Street Fannie Gaston

Store Room for Rent on the Square in Boykin Building

One store room for rent located on the square in the Boykin building next door to Glenn Holmes soda fountain.

Army Mules Wanted for Army Purchase in Carrollton

J H Couch of Hudson Mule Co Atlanta will be in Carrollton at Stewart and Fleming stables on Saturday August 4 to buy mules for the army Mules must have good bones be of medium age and weigh from 900 pounds up to meet army needs

J. H. Couch Hudson Mule Co Atlanta Carrollton Stewart & Flemig

German spies active in Mexico tied to U S network

Washington reports indicate a German spy system in Mexico with links to agents in the United States. Ambassador Fletcher to press the Mexican government as authorities trace German agents to Tampico oil strikes and possible collusion with local groups.

Washington Mexico Fletcher Mexico City Berlin United States State Department Carl H. Heynen Richard Eversbusch Tampico Eversbusch Heynen Aworld

New Enlistments Shine Through Local Draft Records

Charlie B. Vines joins infantry while Charlie Carter and Ludy M. Arrington enlist in the aviation corps. Details indicate active service entries from a regional military register, highlighting early 20th century recruitment.

Charlie B. Vines Infantry Charlie €. Carter Aviation Corps Ludy M. Arrington

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