Message to Mr. Jesse Travis and His Sextet
A brief courtesy note from L. K. Smith of Carrollton Georgia dated August 20 1917 complimenting Mr. Jesse Travis and his male sextet.
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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
1
A brief courtesy note from L. K. Smith of Carrollton Georgia dated August 20 1917 complimenting Mr. Jesse Travis and his male sextet.
A fragmented OCR list names and addresses across multiple towns including Bowdon Carrollton Bremen Villa Ries Oatrollton Rid and Whitesburg. Entries mix numbers with surnames such as Hawkins King Asherry Smith Jessa Warren Casey Kight Vines Hight Davenport Hogan Meigs Basco McGiboney Lockett Wright Harrington Billings Rutenberg Gaston Turner and Grady Robinson, suggesting a registry or directory excerpt with unclear dates or roles.
A message to relatives reports Dr W. Lloyd Aycock has arrived safely in France with Hospital Unit No 8 formed from Rockefeller Institute and Post Graduate Hospital of New York. His friends express gratification at his safe arrival and the unit's composition.
One man was caught as two jugs partly filled with spirit were found. another escaped. The captured man is said to be Tiaac Ayers of Haralson County. He was released on a $300 loan on Tuesday to appear before Carrollton City Court in the September term.
An electrics storm struck the home of J. A. Gray, killing a dog and shocking Eugene McCain. Lightning traveled along a telephone wire to the house, tearing down a pillar and wounding McCain who sat nearby in the hall. Dr. Reese provided medical care.
Authorities last week captured a still operated by black residents a few miles from town using roasting ears. Two barrels were ready for distilling. The still was not in operation at arrest. One suspect escaped. The device was moved and watched by witnesses. The suspects posted $300 bonds and were released to await Carroll Superior Court in October.
Mr A T Cobb bought the Griffih home at White and Cedar, and a King farm just outside city limits. He sold his Villa Rica farm for 4100, Mr J B Dial sold the Hickory Level 125 acre farm to Mr Brown, exchanging a 100 acre farm on Oak Mountain. Thomes Traylor sold 12 1 2 acres inside city to Mr Ogistres, and Jim Jackson bought a 4 760m house plus a 2 acre lot on Alabama Street from Traylor.
A fragmentary list from a Georgia paper claims men from Carrollton to Temple are declared automatic soldiers after physical examination. It notes they will be notified where to report for duty and warns of penalties for disobedience. The text includes numerous names with locations and numbers. The piece also reports on a Jeffersonian Publishing Co. case about post office classifications and potential appeals to the Supreme Court.
In a letter from Eoipyille Georgia, M Stephens describes planting four medium Irish potatoes on April 19 in thirty-two hills eighteen inches apart. By August 26 he harvested six pecks from every five hills, claiming strong, safe storage. He invites further advice on successful Irish potato cultivation.
A list of prospective jurors drawn for the September 1917 term of the city court of Carrollton includes numerous names across the first and second weeks. The roll calls feature jurors such as B. A. Chambers, E. Smith, J. P. Eason, W. D. Otwell, G. A. R. Harman, J. W. Hill, and many others, with multiple entries noting different panel numbers and weeks.
The public schools will open Monday at 8 20 and patrons and friends are invited to accompany the children on the first morning to encourage both children and teachers. The board and superintendent have hired the best teachers and ask earnest cooperation to make the year a success.
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