Howard Thompson to Be Here Saturday
Hon Howard Thompson United States marshal for this district will address Carroll county at the Carrolten courthouse Saturday afternoon August the 30th at 2 30 o clock He is a long time government servant and a forceful speaker with a message on the war and the draft law He urges those who doubt the court to hear the plain truth and warns evaders that help is needed from every man in the country Come out and bring friends and neighbors with you to hear the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Thompson
Gaindsville
Carroll County
Carrolten
Thompson
SOW YOUR WHEAT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
The Georgia State Department of Agriculture urges every farmer to plant at least two acres of wheat in 1919 to meet expected flour demand. Farmers should time planting to avoid Hessian fly damage and prepare seed and equipment now. Georgia needs the full wheat crop next year, with liberal planting and pest precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State Department of Agriculture
Talmadge Gaines Forsyth Ga Wedding Nears Evening
In Forsyth Georgia on August 24 Miss Lucile Talmadge and Captain Thomas R. Gnince were married in a lawn ceremony at 9 o clock. Palms ferns and plants formed an improvised altar with a large flag background. The wedding march was played by Miss Louise Phinazee. Bridesmaids included Mary Zeller Elizabeth Hardig Undine Carter with Ethel Hall as maid of honor. Groom men were Captain Kineston Lieutenant Groves and Lieutenant Holton. Flower girls Elmer Clarke Antionette Pyus and Louise Tyus bore the ring. The bride was given away by Banks Talmadge of Atlanta.
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Forsyth
Lucile Talmadge
Thomas R. Gnince
Thomas R. Talmadge
Louise Phinazee
Misa Katherine Summers
Crowder Announces September Draft Call Totals
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued the first September selective service call totaling 196,773 men for military service. The roster includes 125,000 white entrants from September 3 to 8, 21,270 colored draftees to entrain September 1, 40,500 white selectives to entrain September 6, and three military intelligence photographers at Fort Lesley, with origins in Iron Mexico, to entrain August 30.
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Detaoin Tao Niato Inaoi Nao
Washington
Maystial General Crowder
Fortes
Iron Mexico
83 Boys Leave Friday for Camp Gordon
A list of 83 boys with 10 alternates reports Friday morning for Camp Gordon. Mentions about a large pool of potential draftees, referencing readiness to join the armed forces to support the Kaiser effort. Includes many named boys such as Henry A. Lane, John W. Adamson, Homer James Neeley, and others, with a note of widespread enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Gordon
Carrot
Uncle Sam
Henry A. Lane
John W. Adamson
Homer James Neeley
Charlie Mosley Barron
Tan Gray
Herman Robinson
Roy Les Garner
John Gordon Morris
Frank T. Thomasson
Virgil P. Carmichad
Emmett W. Hight
John Felton Nalley
Albert H. Warren
Emmett Stallings
Kern L. Moon
John Thomas Braswell
James Albert Jones
Brainard H. Nunnally
Jtease Griffies
Olin W. Chappelt
William J. R. Akin
John Guy Green
Homer Cantrell
Grover Ollie Marchman
Charlay
Morgan
Benjamin Alonzo Davis
William Bryant Bradley
Duniah Clifton Williamson
Alvin
Batchelor
Bartow I. Williams
Roy Pope
Olin Buna Boyd
Luther Mitchall
Oscar Buna Griffies
Louis Everett Teal
John Barnes Roberts
William David Phillips
Ervin Yates
Walter Harper
William Murphy Pritchard
Warner S
Jef Holcomb
David O. Roberteen
Cylde
Martin
House Mabey
Paul
Henry White
Jackson_ Powers
J. G. Norton
Lonzo Mayfield Harris
Alvin Lee Cooper
Loyd Higgins
Robert Tillman Broadwater
Reuben Luther Couch
Pascal Buren Leak
Wiley TV
Gammon
Isaac
Rogers
Artie Eugene Entrekin
Walter Gaston
Robert J. Johnson
Nelson Merlin Thompson
Bartow
Preston Hesterlen
Monroe Jackson Smith
Arthur Coleman
Charley Prickett
Joseph Monroe Ward
Ephriam W. West
Emerson Brown
Ralph Richards
William Riley Cole
Wiley Malcom Holland
Marion Earl Harden
Henry Bruce Reeves
Marion Thomas Fuller
Sam Willam Widener
Norman Horton
City Court Term Opens In Carrollton Monday
The regular September term of the city court of Carrollton convenes Monday morning for a two week grind. Judge Millican's court will also hold its monthly session Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Mules Wanted First Tuesday for Boxing Auction
Fies & Sons of Birmingham Alabama announce a mule boxing sale at Carrelton Georgia in Burson and Chambers stables on the first Tuesday in September. Bring your mules and have them weighed and examined for sale.
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Ies & Sons
Birmingham
Alg
Carrollton Gets Government Employment Station
Col Claude Bond of the U S Department of Labor visited Carrollton on Tuesday and established a government employment service station. Georgia has twenty such stations with Rome and Columbus nearby. Col Raymond H Nobinkon will head the station with Mrs Aline Cobb Owens as clerk. Offices will be in the city hall.
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Claude Bond
Toccoa
U. S. Department of Lab
Georgia
Rome
Columbus
Raymtnd Hnobinkon
Aline Cobb Owens
Carroll’s First Bale Weighs 480 Pounds at Auction
Carroll’s first bale of new cotton grown by Mr. S. Lyle weighed 480 pounds and sold Friday August 23 to Moore & Clain for 40 cents per pound, bringing $192.00. Local record of early cotton sale.
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Caroll
S. Lyle
Meas
Moore & Clain
Four Stars in William Holmes Service Flag
In Carroll county a family shows four sons in the service with more to go. William Holmes of Plowshare near New Hope church has Jim in the navy for twelve years, Doz and Tom in France, and Charles on the way. The piece highlights the family’s patriotism and ongoing wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Willim Holmes
Plowshare
New Hope Church
Jim
Ah Doz
Tom
France
Charles
School Service Flag Displays 160 Stars at A. & M. School
A service flag at the A. & M. School shows 160 stars, honoring students and teachers who served. Superintendent Prof. Melson leads efforts to prepare youths for duties at home and abroad, praising brave service and schoolwork.
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Melson
Geryico
Burglars Target Carrollton Area Homes
Burglars operated in Carrollton on Friday night entering several homes on Routh and nearby streets. C C Brock’s home yielded $3 from his pants, while Mot Neill’s McLendon family lost $15 and a belt. A H Hagan’s trousers were torn and left in the yard. Total loot ranged from $21 to $35 with entries attempted at Roxie Howell and John T Matthews homes. Similar burglaries were reported in Bremen and Cedartown last week.
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Bunglery
Routh
Atreeta
C. C. Brock
Roxie Howell
John T. Matthews
Bremen
Cedartown
Ed Griffith to Speak in Bowdon for Harris Senate Bid
Hon Ed Griffith set to address Bowdon supporters Monday afternoon in favor of William J Harris for the U S Senate. The speaker, described as earnest and forceful, will deliver a patriotic address with ladies invited to attend. The piece notes Georgia’s expected alignment with Wilson’s Democratic leadership and predicts repudiation of Wick and Hardwick.
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Hd Griffth
Bowdon
William J. Harris
U. S. Senate
Ed Griffith
Georgina
Ltch
Mississippi
South Carolina
Woodrow Wilson
Wardman
Cole Blease
Georgia
Tom Hardwick
Rowdon
For Sale Near Bowdon College Carrollton Ga Farm and House
A 22 acre farm three-fourths of a mile from Bowdon College in Carrollton Georgia is offered with good improvements and abundant pine timber. Also available is a house and lot on Longview Street in Carrollton. ltpd.
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Bowdon College
Longview Street
Carrollton, Ga
Representative Announces Re election Bid in Carroll County
A candidate requests voter support for re election as a representative subject to September 11 primary rules. The communication emphasizes belief in public service, cooperation, and ongoing efforts for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Atte
PB. Beok
Names of Men Reaching 21 From June 6 Registration List
The official list records men who reached age 21 from the annual registration on June 6 in Peabody and surrounding areas. It includes numerous Carrollton, Villa Rica, Bowdon, and Temple entries with many colored and white individuals named, such as Clem, Carrollton, Willie, George, Henry, Oscar, and Joe, among others, across multiple towns and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peauport
Ade
Clifford
Pemple Me
Akora
Win
Hampton
Clem
Boolhictt
Lissie
Boningallina
Jos Hoke
Day
Willie
Carollton
Delone
Carrollton
Wnewn
Dave
Whitesburg
Marrett
George Milton
Templemer
Tense
Col
Water
Nimmie
Willy Rien
Eitty
Hugene Gerald
Bonovilio & Gilland
Willie Stephen
Villa Rien
Harris
Waomer
Bowdon
Agrpir
Jonge
Vile Rien
Hubert Roy
Vilin Rien
Jhellaway
Clcero Elner
Whitenburg Ship
Villa Rioa
Charlie Burns
Henry W
Non
Felix Monroe
Burwell
Kinny
William Homer
Carroll
Quiet August Wedding in Hulett at Mr Boyd’s Home
Mish Ethel Richardson and Will Griffis wed quietly at the home of W A Boyd in Hulett. Griffis is a promising young farmer near Villa Rica. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Pets Richardson of Sand Hill. They will reside near Villa Rica.
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Om Briday
Mish
Ethel Richardson
Will Griffis
W. A. Boyd
Hulett
Boyd
Change in District Agents Reassigns Leila Mize to Commerce HQ
Mrs Leila H Mize headquar ters at Rome district agent for Georgian economics and canning club work is transferred to Northeast Georgian with headquarters at Commerce She will be succeeded by Miss Estelle Bozeman of Atlanta Strong local names and towns indicate a formal personnel move in the Georgian district agencies to reorganize leadership and locations.
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Leila H. Mize
Rome
Commerce
Notice of Georgia Railroad discontinue trains 21 22 24 24
The Central Railroad of Georgia applies to the Railroad Commission of Georgia for authority to discontinue trains 21 22 24 and 24 between Cedarthon and Bremen. A hearing is set at the State Capitol in Atlanta starting 10:00 a.m. September 22, 1918. Parties desiring to be heard should contact the commission by that date.
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Central of Georgia Railway Company
Bremen
Railroad Commission
Carrollton
Central Railroad of Georgian
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Ceerothon
State Capitol
Atlanta
Genthal OF Georgia Railroad
Hy Griffin Auto Co
D. H. Pollard
Gon. Mgr
Entry List Closed for September Primary Atlanta 19 August
Secretary Hiram Gardner announces qualified entrants for the September 11 general primary. Names include John Cooper Thomas Hardwick Wiliai Harris and others for U.S. Senate and state offices with multiple places to be voted for. several contested races noted.
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Atlanta
Hiram L. Gardner
Hugh M. Dorney
United States Senate
John B. Cooper
Thomas W. Hardwick
Wiliai J. Harris
W. Howard
Bimmett Shaw
Justice of State Supreme Court
Samuel O. At
John W. Lindaey
S. Guyton Milendon
Henry B. Etrange
W. J. Speer
William A. Wright
Réticaton
Brittain
Commerce
Hal M. Stanley
Raitroad
John Boifeuillet
Wiilliam Wright
Shirley Ho
Bay Springs Home Coming a Great Success
Bay Springs old school hosted a community homecoming on August 15 with a large turnout. J H Hudson was elected chairman and speakers such as Hon J Fl Hudson and C A Boyd addressed attendees while Merara R A Boyd and N A Williams contributed songs and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Springs
Bay Springs Old School
Beverly Harper
O. M. Hamilton
J. H. Hudson
Merara
R. A. Boyd
Hamilton
J. Fl. Hudson
Imagor
Villa Rica
N. J. Styles
Meagis
G. Bagwell
George Harper
N. A. Williams
C. A. Boyd
Boyd
Lovella Gitland
J. H. Hendrix
Lawhorn Plans Mule Purchase at Local Barn Auction
J R Lawhorn of the Ragsdale Lawhorn Mule and Horse Co Atlanta will be at J M Johnsons barn on Saturday August 24 to buy mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lawhorn
Ragsdale--Lawhorn Mule & Horse Co
Atlanta
J. M. Johnson
For Sale Or Rent Six Room Dwelling in Croft Street
For sale or rent a six room dwelling with water and lights inquire of Mrs J L Guill at 9 Croft Street. Time and rent terms available upon ask. No other agents.
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J. L. Guill
Croft Street
Public Schools to Open Next Monday
Public education officials announce schools will reopen next Monday with entrance cards issued for all grades up to sixth. Some classes may be crowded but arrangements will ensure all pupils are cared for. Superintendent Adama expects not full attendance but urges parents to keep students moving toward education and training amid wartime constraints.
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Adama
Oxspeeta
Iso
Boya Land
Davis Rogers Wedding Plans In Warm Home Ceremony
Thursday afternoon a large circle of friends witnessed the wedding of Janae Clifton Rogers to Mies Zilla Davis. W. Brown officiated in a parlor adorned with ferns and greenery. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Dayin, wore a handmade white gown Georgette trimmed with white satin and carried the Book of Books. The groom, a young man of sterling business qualities, was joined by many friends as they left after a lovely supper.
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Janae Clifton Rogers
Mies Zilla Davis
W. Brown
J. T. Dayin
Georgette
Beck Announces for Representative
The Bree Press reports Hon. I. H. P. Beck seeks re election for representative. Beck is well known in Carroll County and has served in the legislature where he made a splendid record. Friends urge he be returned for another term.
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Bree
I. H. P. Beck
Beck
Wall
Caroll County
Terui
Tractor Demonstration at Oak Lawn
L H Griffin Auto Co presents a practical tractor demonstration at Oaklawn Farm on Saturday August 31 from 2 to 5 o clock. Farmers and business men are invited to attend the Lee Williams place one mile north of Carrollton to learn farming and business applications from the event.
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L. H. Griffin Auto Co
Oaklawn Farm
Carrollton
Pierce Stevens Engage Vivian Chloe to Lt Samuel Stevens
Mr and Mrs C N Pierce of Macon announce the engagement of their daughter Vivian Chloe to Lieutenant Samuel L Stevens of Camp Gordon with marriage planned for an early date.
Carroll County Farmer Promoter Announces Availability
Message from Bringhurst dated August 20 to 31 1918 promising reliable work in his field for Carroll County residents. He states six years of dependable service and invites the public to learn when he will be present.
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Carroll County
DE. FE
Bringhurst
For Rent Homes and crop land near Abilene Bremen area
Three horse crop and two houses available for rent near Abilene at the Temple and Carrollton road. One four room house and one tenant house offered by Mrs H T Sharp of Bremen.
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Abilene Elsireh
Temple and
Carrollton Road
H.T, Sharp
Bremen
Warning against hiring Charley White under contract
Public notice warns against hiring or harboring Charley White who is under contract to collect crops for the year. The notice asserts a legal penalty and mentions a person named Alman or location abbreviation Itpd . 3, BP. ALMAN.
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Charley White
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Crowder
City Court
William Holmes
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Breil
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Lake
Jj Homer
Gton
Erncet
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Ment
Dania Harlon
Lawhorn
J. H, Croft
Davis—Rogers
Oak Lawn
Pierce—Stevens
BP. Alman
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