Hugh Dorsey to Speak At Carrollton
Hon Hugh M Dorsey a gubernatorial candidate will address Carrollton voters on Wednesday at 10 o’clock a m He has campaigned across Georgia and will discuss issues and answer questions His itinerary includes Banks Clarke Floyd Carroll Coweta Muscogee Chatham and Fulton counties The notice urges readers to evaluate candidates records and platforms before voting to promote farming and state interests.
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Hugh M. Dorsey
Cours
Carroll County
Carrollton
Dorsey
Georgia
Banks
Clarke
Floyd
Carroll
Coweta
Muscogee
Chatham
Fulton
Central Railroad Seeks New Handlers Amid Potential Strike
Central of Georgia Railway Company plans to hire new hands as a strike by engine train and yard staff looms. Applications are invited from competent candidates for gatekeeper roles and conductors, to be sent confidentially with proof of experience, to the undersigned, to be notified if approved.
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Central Railroad
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Blanche Sweet
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount
New York
Political Advertisements Prompt Voter Review
The Free Press notes this week's political advertisements for governor, state house offices, and judge court of appeals. It urges readers to study the candidates and vote according to convictions based on the ads.
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The
Free Press
Goverror
State House
Judge Court of Appeals
Farm For Sale Near Carrollton Georgia
262 1 2 acres twelve miles from Carrollton near Yellow Dirt church priced at 3500 dollars. Bargain features include four horse crop open two pastures three dwelling houses three wells water three barns and great wood supply. Interested buyers contact J L Jackson at Rome Street Supply Co Carrollton Ga.
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Carrollton
Yellow Dirt Church
J. L. Jackson
Rome Street Supply Co
Six weeks to A. and M. Fair opens in Carroll County
The notice urges all residents to prepare exhibits for a bigger and better fair. It emphasizes participation from everyone, including the ladies in the women’s department, to showcase needlework, art, and livestock. The aim is to learn, share, and improve the county fair experience.
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Carroll County
Georgia Tax Debate Urges Businesslike State Governance
The piece argues Georgia taxes rose last year and may rise again, warning the state could fall deeper into debt. It calls for a business administration, criticizes the Frank case, and urges citizens and voters to support a practical, fiscally strict governor.
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Georgia
Frank
Spee
Farmer
First bale sold with market price and premiums noted
The report records a bale sold at twenty cents a pound to W Q Robinson & Co with a 150 cent base and 6 cent premium per pound, yielding $91.00. Seed bought by Mandeville Mills at 50 cents per bushel brought $410.67, totaling $380.15 for cotton and seed. A tenth-bale sale by Mr Daniels in Heard County closes the note.
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W.Q. Robinson & Co
Daniell
Mandeville Mills
2. D. Daniels
If the Strike Is Called Railroad Action and Its Impact
The piece warns that a railroad strike would halt trains cutting off food and fuel to the nation. It argues supplies from Iowa Chicago Kansas City and Tennessee would dry up threatening soldiers workers and civilians with shortages and economic paralysis. It poses a question about who has rights in the dispute and frames the issue as a battle between managers and workers.
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Iowa
Chicago
Kansans City
New England
Europe
Public Schools Open Monday and Meals Quality Notice
Public Schools will open Monday at 8 30. Parents are urged to enroll six year olds promptly to ensure entry. The notice highlights meal preparation at 40 Public Square and promotes restaurant quality, sanitary conditions, and the Hudgins & Young cafe offer.
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E Public
Public Square
Carrollton
Atlanta
Stigist
Hudgins & Young
Judge Kimsey Seeks Court of Appeals Seat
Cornelia Georgia lawyer J J Kimsey is a candidate for a new Court of Appeals judgeship. He spent twelve years as judge in the North eastern circuit and six years in the state legislature. A Baptist minister and active church worker, he is a respected attorney with wide familiarity in North Georgia.
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J. J. Kimsey
Cornelia
Court of Appeals
Udge Kimsey
North Georgia
White County
Gorgia Bar Association
Baptist Church
Kimsey
Yannigans Win Two Games In Week Of Play
The Carrollton Yannigan-ball club won at Temple 14 to 5 with Millican and King batting for Carrollton and Robison, Morris and Wells for Temple. Saturday they beat Hulett 4 to 2 with Weary from Banning twirling for Hulett. The Yannigans have five wins from five games and also defeated Hamilton, Shady Grove, Temple, and two from Hulett.
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Carrollton
Yannigan
Ballclub
Temple
Millican
King
Robison
Morris
Wells
Hulett
Weary
Banning
Batteres
Craven
Henry
McKeechee
Yannigans
Hamilton
Shady Grove
Tobacco and drinks debated by Oak Ridge C S C
On Saturday night August 19 the Oak Ridge C S C met to debate the resolution that tobacco and soft drinks are more injurious to the human race than whiskey. The affirmative team Homer Alexander and Aaron Bearden defeated the negative team Oscar Patterson and Ezra Moore.
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Oak Ridge C. S. C
Homer Alexander
Aaron Bearden
Oscar Patterson
Ezra Moore
John Woody
Oss
Dock Stallings
Dewey Vines
Carroll County Singing Convention Meets Near Carrollton
Notice lists the Carroll County Progressive Singing Convention at Sa tem church six miles west of Carrollton on the second Sunday and Saturday before in September. Includes property listing: House and two lots on Chestnut Hill. Signed by Andlo ay Re B. SPARKS.
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Carroll County
Progressive
Satem Church
Carrollton
Chestnut Hill
School Board Makes Teacher and Health Moves
Gur dsH mid on August 28, in colled. Eyn Loyd resigns from Malle street school. Miss Nelle Downs acts to fill. Miss Re praised at Bowden school after five years. Mrs. Kinnabrew to teach in College room for express sed. A supervising committee Harris Smith Ad- Ans to oversee vision of exam days for sight hearing teeth throat and contigous. Local doctors will conduct free examinations and report results to parents via superintendent.
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Hite
Gurdsh
Colled
Eyn Loyd
Malle Street
Nelle Downs
Bowden School
Kinnabrew
AL Wnitlee
Harris, Smith
Ad- Ans
Aihion
Executors Sale in Carroll County Georgia 1916
The executors of Isaac McLendon invite sealed bids for the real estate in Carroll County. Three parcels totaling about 202 1 2 acres are offered with private sale at their discretion. Cash terms apply with bids due by September 25 1916.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Isaac McLendon
Said County
Joe Smith
Henry Stipes
C. W. McLendon
T. S. McLendon
Carrollton
Fh. F. D. No
A. J. McLendon
W. B. McLendon
Mayor and Council Back Civic League Reform Efforts
At a regular meeting the Mayor and Council pledged hearty cooperation with a committee of ladies representing the civic league. They urged reform in civic management and welfare matters, noting disinterested patriotism of the women.
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Civic League
Floursnoy
Leity
Elberton Judge Geo Grogan Eyes Court of Appeals Seat
Judge Geo C Grogan of Elberton City Court seeks a seat on a new Georgia Court of Appeals. He receives unanimous endorsement from the Northern circuit and Northeast Georgia bars. He is the only candidate with judicial experience and trained mind to strengthen the court.
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Geo, C. Grogan
Dorsey and sentiment ticket spark Georgia governor talk
The Tallapoosa Journal notes critics say Dorsey relies on a sickly sentiment for governor while Dr. Hardman is the better choice. It argues hundreds will vote the sentiment ticket, though they know it harms Georgia’s interests, exposing political maneuvering amid contested leadership.
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Ugh Dorsey
Frank Case
Dr. Hardman
Georgia
Tallapoosa
Carrollton Georgia Ordinance On Auto Cutouts And Speed
An ordinance of Carrollton Georgia requires motorists to keep cut-outs closed within city limits and forbids driving with cut-outs open. It sets a maximum speed of five miles per hour when turning from one street to another and states violators face penalties as per City Code Section 263.
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Carrollton
Georgia
Carroliton
HOTON
Apology to Readers and Correspondents
In a premature make up of The Free Press this week we print only ten pages when we should have printed twelve. Fifteen or twenty letters from correspondents and other news matter were carved out and will be used next week. Let correspondents send in their regular letters for next week.
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Free Press
Masons Invite Members to September Lodge Meeting
Notice from Carroll Lodge 66 A M announces regular communication on Tuesday September 5. Visitors from Newnan Villa Rica and nearby lodges expected. All Master Masons in good standing invited to attend signed by Acting W M D Hamrick and Br A Merrell.
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Ogres
Newnan
Villa Riew
Praternally
A D. Hamrick
Act
A. Merrell
Eee Carroll Lod
eiNo
A.M
Carrollton Mayoral Candidate Seeks Voters Support
A candidate announces by letter their run for mayor of Carrollton, pledging progress, strong economy, and a cleaner, more beautiful city. They thank supporters and appeal for votes in the upcoming race.
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Carrollton
T . É. Carrollton
Spence Named Candidate for Mayor in Primary Race
The Free Press notes that H N Spence is a candidate for mayor subject to the primary when called. The announcement confirms his intent to seek the position and participate in the upcoming election process.
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Free Press
Spence
Huff announces candidacy for Carrollton city council
C I Huff declares his bid for re election to Carrollton city council after consulting friends and thanking supporters. He emphasizes serving Carrollton and its people and asks for continued assistance and influence in the race.
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Reesta
Carrollton
C. Il. Huff
Real Risks Run by Hell's Hinges Actors
A Triangle Ray Bee feature starring William S Hart shows risks in production as 500 appeared in scenes including a burning town with 35 buildings. Hart, Clara Williams, Alfred Hollingsworth, and Louise Glawn perform in a Western drama shot amid a town fire at Bonita showing Tuesday.
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Hell's Hinges
William S. Hart
Thomas H. Nee
Virginia
Plains
South Dakota
Hart
Triangle
Arama
Clara Williams
Alfred Hollingsworth
D'Artagnyn
Silk Miller
Louise Glawn
Bonita
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the Dupe
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Paramount Pictures Corporation
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MR. Strong
Mrs. Strong
Jimmy Regan
Bi,lanche Sweet
Ernest Joy
Veda McEvers
Thomas Meighan
Jimmy
J. D. Daniell
W. C. Robinson & Co
Mary Comili
Oak Ridge
Re B. Sparks
Masons
KAY Bee
Thomas H. Ince
W. S. Hart
Hell’s Hinges
C. Gardner Sullivan
Blaze Tracy
Faiths Henley
Robert Henley Silk Miller
Zeb Taylor
Dolly
Supers
Hart Glabra Williams
Jack Standing
Hollingsworth
Robert McKim
Frank Burke
Louise Glaum
Alfred Hallings- Worth
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