Local board certifies 93 men for service
The Local Exemption Board has been busy for weeks and in the first call of 610 men only 93 were certified for service. Seventy seven will receive notification of acceptance at once. The list includes many Carrollton and Temple area names such as John Thomas Tinch Bowdon and George Walton Smith Temple among others.
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John Thomas Tinch
Bowdon
John Bridges
Whitesburg
Colbert Austin
Temple
George Walton Smith
Wm. Allen
Carrollton
Oscar Boyd
Villa Rica
Luther C. Casper
Harrison Evans
Neil R. Hamrick
Carrolton
Paul F. Morgan
Woodfin Hall Carmichael
Carollton
Willie Ridley
Whitenburgburg
Ernest Dorsey
Jeasa Holliday
Banning
Adam Glen
Bam Addison
le Dobbs
Mass anti draft meeting held on Chestnut Hill lawn
A large mass meeting opposing the draft law gathered on Jep Wilson’s Chestnut Hill lawn in Carroll County Georgia. Speakers criticized the law’s constitutionality, while resolutions defended constitutional rights and pledged to field candidates who uphold those rights. A telegram urged the Postmaster General to restore Watgon’s Jeffersonian to the mails.
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Carrollton, Gai
Carroll County
Georgia
United States
Citizens’ Mass
Watgon
I. R. Morgan
M. F. Peek
Wm. B. McLendon
J. J. Holloway
T. §. McLendon
Snead vacation plans include Florida trip with son
Mr A E Snead and his son Master Kieffer left last Sunday for a two week vacation in Florida. They visited Montgomery Alabama to see Sergeant John W Snead who soon departs with the Rainbow Division for France. From Montgomery they will tour Columbus then a boat ride through the Dead Lakes to Apalachicola Florida. On the return they will stop at Donaldsonville and Whigham Georgia where Snead once taught.
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Kieffer. Snead
Florida
Montgomery
Ala
John W. Snead
Rainbow Division
National Guard
France
Snead
Kieffer
Columbus
Dead Lakes
Appalachicola
Pla
Snea
Kaiser’s Plan to Crush America Exposed in 1915 Speech
The Macon News reprints a sensational 1915 cable of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s secret 1908 Potsdam speech. It claims Germany would destroy Europe’s enemies and then strike at the United States, with Germany ruling the world, using a vast airship fleet and coercive politics in America to ensure German dominance.
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Macon
United States
Germany
Kaiser
Postdam
Europe
W. Ham
Alton Rhodes
London
Walker Visits Carroll County After Seventeen Years
J 8 Walker of Cass County Texas visits Carroll County friends and relatives. He left the county thirty three years ago and notes the early corn crop is poor while cotton is as good as when he left. He recently received a home letter saying the season was not good. Walker has long subscribed to the Free Press.
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J. 8
Walker
Cass County
Texas
Carroll County
Free Press
Prospects for A and M Fair Promising Best Ever
Hustling John Matthews, secretary of the A M fair, never sleeps on the job. The people everywhere feel deeper interest in the fair this fall. The beat agricultural display is expected to be the best ever. Everyone will have something to exhibit. Premium books will be ready next week. if you do not receive one, call the secretary.
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John Matthews
A. & M. Fair
Card of Thanks for Mr. J. BR. Daniell
The Daniell family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindnesses during the long illness and death of their father and grandfather, Mr. J BR Daniell. Special thanks go to Dr Barker Butler Martin for eight weeks of night warning and to C B Harris for shaving him and for cheerful words and flowers. The family extends prayers for blessings on each helper. Mr. and Mrs. E L Daniell, Rufus H Daniell, Miss Belle Daniell.
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BR. Daniell
Barker
Butler Martin
C. B. Harris
E. L. Daniell
Rufus H. Daniell
Belle Daniell
Lost Elgin Watch with Ford Fob Seeks Owner
A partially legible notice reports a lost open face Elgin watch with 17 jewels and a Ford fob. Reward $5.00 offered. Last seen or found near Carrollton area. Likely a personal property notice in a local paper.
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Carrollton
Mrs W P Hearn Dies in Burwell Tuesday
The Burwell community mourns the death of Mrs W F Hearn on Tuesday at 11:80 AM after months of illness. She leaves husband seven sons Hosmer Tyus Roy Chester Freeman Claude William James all of Burwell and two daughters Mia Alma Bishop Unadilla and Mrs H A Bishop Atlanta. Funeral Wednesday at Smith Chapel with Rev Thos M Elliott officiating. Burial followed the service. Mrs Hearn was a longtime Shiloh Methodist member and famed for her unselfish church work and noble Christian life. The large attendance at the funeral reflected the esteem of relatives and friends and the many floral tributes.
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Melsey
Melson
Carroll
J. M. Dodd
First Baptist Church
Carrollton
W. T. Hamby
First Methodist Church
James Beall
H. B. Adams
Carrollton Public
L. K. Smith
County Board of Education
City Board of Education
Rozar
Alice Beall
W. D. Whatley
Carroll County
Molson
Beat Supera
France
J. H. Melson
Burwell
W. F. Hearn
Hosmer Hearn
Tyus
Roy
Chester
Freeman
Claude
William
James Hearn
Mia
Alma Bishop
Unadilla
H. A. Bishop
Atlanta
Thos
M. Elliott
Smith Chapel
Notice of Masons Instruction Sessions in Carrollton
Carroll Lodge No. 69 of Carrollton Georgia will host instruction sessions with a Cus todians of the Uniform work. Sessions set for Sunday August 26 at 2 p.m. and Monday August 27 and Tuesday August 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Additional hours may be scheduled if enough Master Masons attend. E A Merrell Secretary.
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E. A. Merrell
County Wide Meeting of Odd Fellows at Carrollton
County wide meeting of Odd Fellows to be held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Carrollton on Monday evening the 27th at 2 o'clock. All members in good standing in Carroll County are invited. Degrees work at night. The Grand Master of Georgia and other prominent officers will be present. If in good standing, come.
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Odd Fellows Kell
Carrollton
Carroll County
Georgie
Ebme
Carrollton County Fair Seeks Wide Exhibits And Backers
Carrollton announce October 8 to 13 as the county fair with plans for robust participation. Farmers urged to exhibit crops and products, with singing classes staged and a parade. Local businesses Barrow Hardware Co and J R Miller will display, while girls canning clubs offer daily demonstrations. The fair aims to educate on soil, seeds, and cultivation and to foster collaboration across districts. Secretary John T Matthews invites exhibitors and space requests.
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Barrow Hardware Co
Bowdon
J. R. Miller
J. N. Johnson
Carrollton Hardware
Osy
John ,T. Matthews
Carrollton
Knitting for the Red Cross Urges Carroll Countians to Help
The Red Cross seeks knitters for France relief and calls Carroll County residents to join a knitting drive. Mrs. B. KYTLE and Rev. W F Hinesley note contact points, with entries at Dixie Street and Banning Route 1 W C. Magnolia Camp No. 100 of Georgia requests members’ attendance next Tuesday night August 28 for special work led by J E Conner.
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American Red Cross
France
Carrallen
Red Cross
Carrollton Exchange
Carroll County
C. Kytle
Dixie Street
Magnolia Camp No. 100
Georgia
J. E. Conner
Mule buyers call at Carrollton stables this Saturday
J R Lawhorn of Ragsdale Mule and Horse Co invites buyers to J M Johnson's stables in Carrollton on Saturday August 25 to purchase mules. They seek strong mules aged 5 to 9 years and 15 1 to 15 3 hands high.
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Carrollton
J. M. Johnson
J. R. Lawhorn
Ragsdale Mule & Horsu’Co
Preaching Notice by Rev. Walter Willis
Rev Walter Willis will deliver a sermon at the church Sunday at 11 am and again tonight. The parish warmly invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Willis
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