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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1918

Page

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Services Held for Lieut Owens at Marietta High

A Tuesday morning service in the Marietta High School chapel honored Lieut Justus Erwin Owens who died October 10 in the Argonne Forest. The gathering included students, parents, and former pupils now in service. two photos, a service flag, and flowers framed the ceremony. Col D W Blair spoke on loyalty and duty, noting Owens resigned as a teacher to enlist, with many in attendance moved by the tribute. The class plans a large Owens portrait for the chapel as a lasting memory of a devoted friend and pupil.

J. Erwin Owens Argonne Forest Marietta High School Joss High Sehnor Owes Mai Murial Wilinwa Owens Leven France Dr. Kinnaman Justus Erwin Owens Warrison Smith Col D. W. Blair Board of Education White Patton Mr. Owens Mariotin Col. Blair Hipal Csust Justus Erwin Gweiss Fidence Mose Owets Lexeler Vrance Brotherhood of Man

Widow Mrs W W Jackson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs W W Jackson widow of the late W W Jackson died Monday night at her Nownan road home at age 81 following a four year invalid condition. She joined the Methodist Church South early and was a devoted mother and wife. Survived by seven of ten children, with funeral held Wednesday at the First Methodist Church led by Rev W T Cooper and Rev W R Tenderson, burial in city cemetery. husband died five years ago.

Mrae W. W. Jackson Nownan Road Messrs Edy Ty Louis 1 W. BR John M Thomanville All. Moses Mr. Zion Annie First Methodist Church W. Ti. Cooper W. R. Tenderson Jyssbyterian Church

Corporal Herman E. Carter Killed in Action

Many friends of Mr and Mrs Carter mourn the loss of Corporal Herman E Carter Company I who was killed in action November 6 He enlisted April 1917 at age 19 after working for Horrin Smith Co His noble character and determination to learn were noted Carrollton shares in the family’s grief and offers sympathy to Mrs Carter and family.

A. Carter Herman E. Carter Company " 1 Herman Carter Finn Horrin-Smith Go United States Carrollton Axona Atrleken

George W Morris Dies After Paralytic Stroke

Mr George W Morris dies Thursday after three months of illness from a stroke of paralysis. He was 62, born in Albomyg and lived most of his life in Carroll County. Funeral held at Methodist Protestant Church conducted by Rev. Hosen Garrett and Rev J T Anlerson. Interment in city cemetery. Survived by wife Viola Morris and children E G Morris T D Morris Mrs B L Carter Mrs Carter and Miss Lee Morris and brother John W Morris.

Geoorge W. Morris Morvin Albomyg Carrall County Hidenvuty Hingster Hosen Garrett J. T. Anlerson Atlanta Viola Morris E. G T. D. Morria L. Carter Cart Carter Lee Morria John W. Mortis

President Wilson Sails for France Amid War Dispatches

Fragmented OCR notes reference President Wilson sailing for France and involve scattered mentions of counties Carroll and Crovell with unclear school or ship references. The readable items point to a presidential voyage and related war reporting without fixed dates or clear speakers.

Carroll County School Funds Deposited at Carrollton Bank

The Board of Education of Carroll County designated Carrollton Bank as the depository for the school funds. The bank pays 4.5 percent on deposits and charges 8 percent interest on overdrafts.

OW Minny Board of Education of Carrollounty Nrrolltin Bank Curroll County Hawke Hilton

First Baptist Hosts Sunday Morning Service on The American Menace

The church invites all patriots to hear Rev. dese as he delivers The American Menace at 10:30 Sunday morning November 8. The event seeks to rally parishioners to a patriotic stance and spiritual reflection.

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Hamby Card Reads From Marietta 1918 Christmas Note

Fragmentary line from a 1918 Marietta note mentions Hamby and Meeks with references to a metal material and residence in Caerallan. The readable portions suggest a personal communication dated December 2, 1918, from W. T. Hamby.

Ministers Association Names Henderson President

The Ministers Association of Carroll County met last Monday morning and elected Dr. W. R. Henderson president. A union service was scheduled for Christus morning at 10 o clock in the Presbyterian church with Rev. BR. F. Mike of the Carrollton Circuit to preach, aiming for large city attendance.

Ministers’ Association of Carroll County W. R. Henderson Deven B. Z Persbyteriay Christus BR. F. Mike Carrollton

SUNBEAMS ENTERTAINED BY FIRAT BAYTIAT PLAYDAY

The Bimbeans of Firat Baytiat were entertained Friday afternoon by their lander Mids Iie Robinson. About twenty children enjoyed games Clap in and Gut Merci wer and Renvlies with cake served. Attendees included Misyea Francis Aderhuld Milfred Spurlock Nellie Vaughan Caroline Vaughan and others.

Lander Mids Iie Robinson Merciwer Amoragin Misyea Francis Aderhuld Milfred Spurlock Nellie Caroline Vaughan Mary Lorvern Hilzabeth Cobb Barn Cobb Janie McGouirl Mitcheol Dunlap Peaticia Burson Evelyn Jipaton Elizabeth Tohnson Katherine Tanner Biieliie Cheney Mary Alex Aoner Tweilo Loftin Master Brupst Snead James Tanner Kenley Ous

Patriot Play Delight Draws Full House in City Hall

A patriotic play titled Aim Allowed was presented Friday evening by the first year High School class taught by Miss Seathorp. The performance received high praise for training each pupil and the public enjoyed it, with many calling for a repeat showing.

Ford Car for Sale in Carrollton Georgia

Five passenger Ford car advertised for sale in Carrollton Georgia with bargain pricing and mention of a Royal Mail Chevrolet Speedster contact.

FORD Royal Mail Carrollton

Good News to Sugar Consumers

Announcement from Peloral Pood Administrator for Goorgia detailing that effective December 1 sugar may be purchased without certificates. Merchants urged to drop household pledges and rules limiting profit margins remain in force. Rationing will cap purchases at four pounds per person per month for eating houses.

Athinta Flow Webster Carroll Carrollton Goorgia

Citizens Bank Designated Depository for the Year

At a commissioners meeting held Wednesday morning Citizens Bank was designated the county depository for the ensuing year. The bank will hold the funds on balances at 4.5 percent and charge 1.0 percent on overdrafts. The Carrollton Bank had held the position for the past ten years.

Citizens Bank Carrollton Bark

Unclear OCR Report With Mixed Fragments From Atlanta

Fragmented readable lines refer to names and places in Atlanta with garbled text. Several proper nouns appear, including personal names and dates, but the overall article is damaged, offering only scattered clues without a clear event or outcome.

Bill Horton in Cyclone Aviation Aide Writes Home

Lieutenant William B. Horton of an aviation squadron from Buglaml reports to friends that he is recovering from injuries after a cyclone incident during flight training. He mentions hygiene hospital care and ongoing recovery from the accident.

William B. Horton

Merrell Family Returns to Carrollton

Mr J L Merrell returns with his family to Carrollton after years away living on Adams Avenue. The Merrell brothers are noted residents, with J M Merrell in the county serving as a local figure.

L. Merrell Carrellton Adamean Avenue Merrell J. M. Merrell Cory

Thanksgiving Dance At Halcyon Club Hosts Town Guests

The town held a Thanksgiving dance Friday night at the Halcyon Club with guests including Misa Mule Tucker, Lutie Speier, and Mrs Ruth Kramer of Atlantis. Also attending were Misses Maryguene Adama Vivian Croxox Olive Bradley Corene Toss and many others. music by Museys Boghah and Griffin.

Halcyon Clu Thaw Misa Mule Tucker Lutie Speier Atlanti Mra Ruth Kramer Maryguerne Adama Vivian Crodnox Olive Bradley Corene Toss

Do You Need a Wagon

A quirky classifieds fragment notes a wagon offer with contact at Stewart and Ilming. The readable line hints at a local dealer or listing, inviting readers to visit or call for wagon availability.

Notice of Odd Fellows election meeting disturbance

Members of Onreall Lege Xu. call for urgent attendance at last Monday night election of officers. J. N. McWhorter and N. G. W. Aldridge named among those present or involved. Deepth and Souy noted in the report.

Onreall Lege Xu Niccery Deepth J. N. McWhorter N. G. W. J. Aldridge Souy

Across the Nation as Wilson Aims for Peace

A fragmented poem-like passage praises Woodrow Wilson's cross-continental efforts to secure peace and national safety. It extols independence and the average citizen’s role in spreading freedom and a melodious yet untrammeled national spirit.

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Lieut. Owens Justus Owens Earth Leonidas Pasa Thermokynte Warren Bunker Hill Dayspor Savannah Washington Tony Torgetto Rochambeau Roseinaks Lberty Alarne Chateci- Thierry St. Mihiel Sadan George W. Morris Wilson Prof Melson T. Melson Shar An Ald U.S. Baebingten Crovell County Carrollton Bank America Safe Hamby Meeks Milne Marietta W. T. Hamby Marietta, Gn the Ministers’ Association Mer P. Rowes OM Atlanta Wainethy Denis Witledh Menneren Mike M. Coong Mmil Clesitin Bistir Iiwear Kathem Hiereta Dette Ferther Vertinettes Prvett Bill Horton MR. J. L. Merrell Stewart & Ileming Wodrow Wilson Fip Rich Frei Toll Widletter Catoule Mie Pharthus Emere Littenhay Ddec Atilamiua Dyorry Sallget Novi Samii Msc
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