Fifty White Men Called to Service
A local draft board announces the call for fifty white men to report next week, with sixty men notified to appear and ten as alternates. The list names draftees and alternates including Goolsby Turner Wellingsworth Clark Brown Caldwell Banks Homer Dames Neeley Walter Beatt Treacher Grover McLendon Reuben McLendon John W. Adamson John Henry Adams Willie Hughey Casper Warvey Garner Robert Neal Moses Claudua Adepelt Burns Yates Omer Sharp McLendon Hudgins Henry Wisener Joseph Common Wheeler Folia Henry Bowet William Watson Herschel Holloway Samuel Ashmore Lawrence Smith William Young Charley Gillespier George Lancaster William McCain Henry Thompson Roy Trimadge Lon Gray T. Herbert Kaylor Tierman Robinson Chas Robarts Roy Garner Lewis Brown Leonard Akin Kilgore Raymond Shaw Jos P Shell W B Pritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goolsby
Turner
Wellingsworth
Joliol Chirk Brown
Earry Caldwell Banks
Homer Dames
Neeley
Walter Beatt Tretcher
Warner Entrekin Pope
Grover McLendon
Reuben Virgil MeChing
John W. Adamson
John Henry Adams
Willie D. Hughey
John L. Casper
John Warvey Garner
Robert Neal Moses
iMi
John L. Bearden
Ben Lee Casella
Charles J. Garrettens
Arthur Ef, Newman
Jas
Claudua Adepelt
Burns B. Yates
Omer J. Sharp
Reuben McLendon
Clifford C. Hudgins
Henry William Wisener
Joseph Y. Common
Wheeler Folia
Henry L
Jease Wilson Gillespier
George Lancaster
William Robert Brooks
William Henry McCain
Henry Row Thompson
Plumer Trimadge Royd
a—Lon Gray
T. Herbert Kaylor
Tierman Robinson
Chas
E. B. Robarts
Roy Lee Garner
Lewis David Brown
Leonard
Akin
Ludy H. Kilgore
Raymond Shaw
Jos
H. P. Shell
W. B. Pritt
Registration Day for 21-Year-Olds in Carrollton
Notice directs all males who have turned 21 since June 5, 1018 to register. With limited time, every eligible individual must report to the local board in Carrollton to complete registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Freight Depot Closing Hours Notice in Georgia
The Central of Georgia railroad seeks authority from the Railroad Commission of Georgia to close freight stations at 4 p.m. on workdays and at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. A hearing is scheduled at the commissioner's office in the state capitol, Atlanta, Georgia, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 1918. W. A. Winburn, Federal Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railroad
Railroad Commission of Georgian
Georgia
Commissioners Office
Atlanta
Gay
Wednesiday
W. A. Winburn
Federal Mgr
Reunion of the Gordon Family Held at Oak Mountain
On Saturday August 17 the Gordon family gathered at the home of Mr Ben H Cox on Oak Mountain for a reunion. Attendees included W Ta Kilfore G Gordon S C Gordon of Coweth county L A Gordon H Morgan Alvin Moore Eva Gordon W P Coleman M Mobley and B H Cox with families. Dinner speakers and visitors were M Strickland A T Cobb and Dy M Hinilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast
Ben H. Cox
Oak Mountain
Gordon
W. Ta. Kilfore
G. Gordon
War Industries Board limits weekly paper print 15 percent
The order reduces weekly newspaper print by 15 percent and takes effect September 15. Publishers must swear to paper used in the past year and calculate a 15 percent reduction. All papers must be prepaid. subscribers urged to renew now or face discontinuation. Washington policy is stressed as newspapers support war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Country
Washington
Men of
América
Lawhorn Plans Mule Purchase Event in Atlanta Saturday
J R Lawhorn representing the Ragsdale Lawhorn Mule and Horse Co of Atlanta will be at J M Johnsons burn on Saturday August 24 to buy mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lawhorn
Ragsdale-Lawhorn Mule & Horse Co
Atlanta
J. M. Johnson
Man fatally shoots mother in law after wife attack near West hooks place
Late Sunday Ernest Meliver entered the area two miles from town and shot at his wife four times. One bullet struck her arm and two failed to take effect while a third hit the mother in law, killing her. Meliver is jailed awaiting trial at the October term of the Superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Meliver
West Hooks Place
Onu
Notraly
Killa
School Notice Announces Fall Openings and Class Cards
The Pullin school opens Monday morning in September with two rooms at the high school for home economics. Miss Mary Smith will lead the new department and Mr Malcolm Graybill will teach military science. On Friday at nine, August 80th, teachers will issue enrollment cards to pupils in grades six and below from College and Maple streets. Cards are limited by room capacity and may require inter-district attendance if a district is full. First-time entrants and summer-promoted pupils will take tests for reclassification. non-promoted students who were not satisfied with summer results need not come. The Board of Education and teachers pledge to serve all children, urging parental cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullin
Misa Mary Smith
Malcol Graybill
Ef True Enroy
Cone
Tenehera
BR. Adams
Harvest Festival Plans Afloat For First Week In October
A three day Harvest Festival is planned on foot for the first week in October. If the A and M fair association can make arrangements, the fate of Doth will be set, with events to unite the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. Fair Association
Red Cross Rally Called for Carrollton Citizens
A meeting of all Carrollton citizens is set for Masonic Hall on Thursday August 20 1918 for a heart to heart talk on Red Cross work. Attendees are urged to show loyalty to the government and participate in this essential effort.George F Cheney, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcrollion
Masonic Hal Om
Red Cross
Hla
George F. Cheney
Trezs
Pigs for Sale at Private Auction Saturday
Pigs for sale. Have a few more pigs. Will sell privately and at auction sale Saturday August 4 at 2 o'clock. Those on land then will sell to highest bidder. D. R. Styles Clifton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otelock
D. R. Styles
Clifton Hotel
For Sale One Overland Car With New Tires and Tubes
Auction-style short note offers an Overland car for sale with new tires and inner tubes in first-class condition. The seller in Ratiglfated area invites trades for a good sow and directs inquiries to Kaylor's with phone number 488.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
EJ. Kaylor
For Rent Three-Horse Crop and Tenant House Near Bremen
Rental notice lists three horse crop and one four roany houses with a tenant house near Abilie Church at Temple and Carrollton road. Contact MRS IT SHARP Bremen Ga for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilie Church
Temple and
Carrollton Road
T, Sharp
Bremen
Foley Kidney Pills Helped Couple In Maine
A letter from Frank P Wood of Moyrill Me describes marked relief for his wife and himself from kidney related pains. The note claims substantial improvement and reports his wife’s and his own ailments were quickly conquered by Foley Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Wood
Moyrill
Foley
Willg
Kadar Hawk
Suve Mogeles
Wally
Farm Auction Notice From K B Meeks
One good Ford Touring ear. Two good milk cows. One good cheap horns. Five thrifty shoots about 3 months old. Also a bunch of yearlings. k. B. MEEKS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Meeks
Prominent Mount Zion Citizen Charges Carrollton Merchant
A Mount Zion resident accuses a Carrollton merchant of selling defective goods. The dispute involved a store manager and shopkeeper, with the matter reportedly settled amicably and the merchant promising to improve quality and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Zion
Carrollton
Wright Returns to Washington After Four Days in Newnan
Hon W C Wright has been spending four days in Newnan and returned to Washington on Tuesday the 20th. The brief note records Wright’s travel from Newnan to the capital and notes the duration of his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wright
Washington
Newnan
General Harris May Have Wish to Fight in France Gratified
Brigadier General Peter Charles Ware rin named adjutant general of the army after General McQuin’s transfer to native service. West Point graduate Geneon Worris and Captain Charles Waris are noted as having served in France and rising swiftly. Harris pressed for War Department guidance and now sees his ambition likely fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Charles Warerin
Army
McQuin
Sergice
Cedartown
Weat Point
William J. Maris
United States
Sears Harvin
Mobile
Ala
Wayy
Hunter Marriv
Roy
7. C. Worris
Cave Spring
Geneon Worris
Te Hina Oai
Charles 1
Waris
France
Harris
Slade and Hogan Wed in Quiet California Ceremony
Janet Slade and Claude Hogan of Bishop California, formerly Carrollton, were quietly married on Tuesday evening August 20 at the bride's parents home, with immediate family present. The bride wore a lilac blue oat suit and hat. Mrs Hogan, formerly Miss Slade, is noted as one of Carrollton’s most attractive young ladies. The groom is a lawyer practicing in Bishop and they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Slade
Claude Hoihn
Bishop, Cal
Carrollton
T. B. Slade
Hogan
Miss Slade
Caroiliton
Tollvon
Hip
Bishop, Gal
Bremen Train Service To Be Discontinued
Representatives of the Central road informed the public that an application will be filed with the Railroad Commission to discontinue the morning and evening Bremen train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Central Road
Railroad Commission
For Sale or Rent in Carrollton GA Properties
For sale or rent listings include a six room house on Burson ageduct with four acres, another six room house on Worry street with one acre, and a six room house for sale on North CH street all with water and lights. Offer to investigate this property. FR J KAYLOR Alabama Street Carrollton Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burson
Worry Street
North CH Street
J. Kaylor
Alabama Street
Carrollton
Mule buyers in Carrollton set for first Tuesday sale
Pies and Sons of Birmingham Alabama announce a mule sale in Carrollton Georgia at Burson and Chambers' stables on the first Tuesday in September the 3rd, inviting owners to bring their mules for inspection by the buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pies & Sons
Birmingham
Ala
Carrollton
Burson & Chambers
Prepare for the hot wave
An advertising notice touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as prompt relief for heat danger from undigested food. It claims they cleanse the bowels, purify the liver, and aid digestion, addressing biliousness bad breath bloating gas. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley Cathratie
Liberty Bond Exchange Notice Incomplete Fragment
A fragment notes a 50 Liberty Bond with owner entitlement tied to aerial lumber. Names Bryant Smits and Lanplatt dicoh's Oarnye appear, but the action details and location are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant Smits
Lanplatt Dicoh
Vacant Lot for Sale at Corner of Allison and White Streets
Real estate brief notes a vacant lot for sale at the intersection of Allison and White streets in the town. The ad mentions near-term availability and asks interested buyers to contact the seller for details.
Cleveland Tractor Exhibit At Tiny Auto Sales Room
A truncated note indicates an exhibit of Cleveland Tractor models to be found at T. H. tiny auto sales room in Cleveland. The readable fragment suggests a promotional display and local automotive venue activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Questions and Answers on Flour and Sugar
Thope who ligy flurry nou sugg er Have waited thier questions with Mr. W Webster the Food Administrator of current county for answers to the as questions Mr Webster wrote the Federal Food Administrator at Athutti Telow woe give the three questions with the answers. The answers cover permissible purchase of flour with other cereals, buying wheat products beyond the allotment, and whether brown sugar counts the same as white sugar for monthly allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Webster
Neroll
la Sen
Harvey Brown Wounded in France Front-Line Engineer Injured
The friends of Harvey J. Brown Chief Engineer of the Seventh Verw Ar tillery in France report he has been slightly wounded in France. A Carrollcounty man from Carrollton his hometown he has seen front-line service since October 1917 and is now in a hospital near the front following a July 5 wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey J. Brown
Seventh Wield Artillery
France
Engineer Brown
Carroll County
Carrollton
Presbyterian Church Prayer Meeting at Maple Street
Dr Menderson and Mrs Henderson with Willis Craig visited Commerce and expect to return Friday. Mr Mandeville Mrs Newall and children are well and enjoying a fine life. Services next Sunday morning with no afternoon prayers. Prayer meeting next Wednesday night the 28th at 62 Maple Street at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menderson
Henderson
Willis Craig
Commerce
Qtrinst
Mandeville
Singing Convention To Meet At Roopville Ga
The Carroll County Singing Convention will meet at Roopville Georgia on Saturday and Sunday September 7 and 8 1918. All interested are cordially invited to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroll County Singing Convention
Roopville
Three Negroes Leave for Camp Gordon
Thursday morning Bramlett Broom Hurl Robinson and George Welton left for Camp Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Gordon
Bramlett Broom
Hurl Robinson
George Welton
Lost Coca-Cola pocket book on verandah found
A pocket book left on the verandah at 54 Albamia street contains one $10 bill, one $4 bill, and two $1 bills. Reward promised for return with no questions. Return to No 1 Albama street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albamia Street
Albama Street
Auto Trucks for Sale by Griffin Auto Co
Griffin Auto Co advertises auto trucks for sale in Territory IV with terms and contact details. The notice lists available models, prices, and financing options for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grifin Auto Co
Hay Hiv
Property listing near 17 South Street goes on sale
Fragmentary notice reads My house and lot at 17 South street bor will terde for farm lans See Bagiet CAMP WIGGTINA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Strickland Requests Property Entry at 21 Digio Street
Mattie Strickland applies to MBR for dwelling entry at No 21 Digio Street Apnly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar Idwelling
Digio Street
Apnly
MBR
Mattie Strickland
Stewart Delivers Gentle Triumph At Local Meet
W Stewart wins boys event at local track meet, delivering a graceful performance that earns high marks from coaches and spectators. His steady pace and composed finish helped his team secure a strong showing against rival schools.
Fifty Thousand Women Needed To Care For Wounded
The United States urges enrollment of 50 000 women in Carroll County to serve as student nurses and support U S efforts. The Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense appeals for willing young women 19 to 25 years old to train and join roles at home or abroad. Local residents already contributing include Miss Treng Reid and others from Carrollton Bowdon and adjacent towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curgns Dinommeam
Agra
Howphtat
Woemen
Council of National Metonne
County Wits
Nion
U. Ik
United States
Ias
Ninetenn
Carrud Emiity
Chiets
Carroll County
Tha U. 8
Misa Treng Reid
Bowdon Junation
Mina Sarah Taobiiron
Carrolltom
Mioy Della Carter
Carrollton
Roll Misainlyne Barwell
Jean Archer
Gladys Askew Carter
Bringhurst Promises Return to Carrell County in 1918
The speaker urges residents to remember the arrival date, praising past service and promising better work. He notes his six years in the area and asks locals to spread the word, stating plans to be present soon for the benefit of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell County
Lima
Ainguat
DE. E
Bringhurst
100 Acre Farm For Sale Listing
Offer for sale my farm of 108 ascun six miles from Caralhos two hundred twelve miles from Mt Zin Saminary one mile to church six acres in cultivation ten sarea cut down twenty sores first bottom and thirty acres bench bottom good bam bone good barz and out buildings good pasture well watered five thousand del lary cash J ATTAWAY upd Carrollton H 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascun
Caralhos
Mt. Zin Saminary
Attaway
Carrollton
50 Acre Farm for Sale Near Carrollton Ga
40 acres of cultivated land with a good house barn and water near Roopville Road south of Carrollton. One half mile from a church and school. Includes 16 horse power advance traction engine in first class order for 400.00. Address W. O. Chappell Carrollton Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Roopvills Road
Hi. P. Advance
Chappell
Dt-Migl
Lady Clerk Wanted for Country Store Position
Help wanted notice seeking a lady clerk for a country store not under 18 with steady work. Experience not required, fair education acceptable. For information contact T. T. Roberts in Carrollton Gas, R. 6, Phony 932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
T. T. Roberts
Carrollton
Gas
Phony
Lost Man's Coat Missing Near Police Square
Notice of a missing coat reported Monday near Police Square in Montevilly Mills. The coat is a mid size 37 to 43 with a light brown hue and a brown belt. Reward offered for return or information leading to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevilly Mills
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Geninhia
Tivite
Strickland
A. T. Cobb
Hinilun
Lawhorn
RED Cross Rally
Husband
TW. M. Tyts
Soc
Slade—Hogan
Saugil
Liberty Bond
Allisoni
Cleveland Tractor
Harvey Brown
Presbyterian Church
D, Stewart
W. W. Baskin
Cattell County
Women’s Committee Council of National Defense
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