Charley Yancey Killed by Elmon Buchanan in New Mexico
Elmon Buchanan shot and killed Charley Yancey at a public sale near Bowdon New Mexico. Buchanan, about 23, fled to Carrollton and is jailed awaiting trial. Yancey, about 35, left a wife and children. Eyewitnesses present. no inquest held.
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New Mexico
Bowdon
Elmon Buchanan
Charley Yancey
Buchanan
Yaneecy
Yancey
Carrollton
Joe Buchanan
I C F Meeting at Shiloh Lodge February 8
Shiloh Lodge C F announces a Saturday night meeting on February 8. All members are urged to attend for important business. Visitors welcome.
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Shiloh Lodge
Lo, C. F
Cotton Ginners Report for Carroll County Areas in 1917
Cotton ginned in Carroll county from January 1 to January 16, 1917 totaled 381 bales with Campbell 226 Coweta 217 Heard 72 Douglas 207 Paulding 228 and Haralson 71. The state total for two weeks reached 14 413 bales. The 1916 crop ginned by January 16 stood at 1 825 693 while the prior year was 1 918 936 a difference of 93 143 bales.
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Carroll County
Campbell
Coweta
Heard
Douglas
Paulding
Haralson
Birthday Dinner for Miss Mow Crews at Hubbard Springs
Miss Mow Crews celebrated her twentieth birthday with a dinner at her parents home near Hubbard Springs Sunday. Attendants included Mrs. Will Puckett Miss Mac Louis Puckett Ella Crews Francis Alphia Torres J W Puckett Cecil Nix Fred Hollingsworth Ed Crews family Mary Crews from Birmingham and Mr Harry Morgan. Guests praised the birthday girl and wished her many more happy returns.
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Mow Crews
Hubbard Springs
Hose
Will Puckett
Mac
Louis Puckett
Ella Crews
Francis
Alphia Torres
J. W. Puckett
Carrollton
Cecil Nix
Fred Hollingsworth
Lowell
Ed Crews
Roopville
Mary Crews
Birmingham
Ala
Harry Morgan
A Warning to Farmers of Carroll County
After attending the Conference of County Demonstration Agents in Athens, E T Jackson warns Carroll County farmers about looming boll weevil damage. He urges reducing cotton acreage, boosting home gardens and livestock forage, and focusing on chickens hogs and cows while educating labor to fight weevils. He promises to publish upcoming guidance on cultivation methods and seed varieties.
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Athens
Carroll County
E.T. Jackson
Local Notes From Bowdon and Nearby
Mr M B Harris has the measles. Messrs I F and Mack Nunnelly visited in Alabama Sunday. Mr and Mrs J Unner of near Carrollton are visiting their daughter Mrs J C Grawford this week. Mrs Ewell Rainwater is on the sick list this week. Mr Tom Gore is moving into our community. Miss Clark Bonner of Anniston Alabama is visiting her uncle Mr S N Bonner.
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M. B. Harris
I. F
Mack Nunnelly
Alabama
J. Unner
Carrollton
J. C. Grawford
Ewell Rainwater
Tom Gore
Clark Bonner
Anniston
Als
S. N. Bonner
Brooms Inventory Of County Property In Carroll County
Georgia Carroll County residents see a formal inventory and appraisal of county assets led by W M Robinson. Experts M I Peck J M Bryce and O B Muse evaluate livestock machinery roads gear and farm tools totaling about 85 178 75 dollars with cash on hand 54 000 00 after tax collections.
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Georgia
Carrolll County
W. M. Robinson
M. I. Peck
J. M. Bryce
O. B. Muse
Wallace Tr
Farmers Union Meeting at Carrollton Courthouse
The Carrollton Local Union schedules a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday February 1 at 2 o clock. All members urged to attend as topics include fertilizers cotton acreage boll weevil crop marketing rural education and good roads.
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Carrollton
Court House
Opera program and tax digest notes at club meeting
The Lit Mu club hosted by Mrs Charles K Henderson Jr enjoyed an opera program featuring Aida and a Russian tea spread. Mrs John Hume led a salad course with help from Mrs Newell and Mrs Hume as members discussed the 1916 Tax Digest and county finances noting no warrants and strong fund balance.
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Lit Mu
Charles K. Henderson
Celeste Aida
Mary Lou New
Madame Homer
John Hume
H. Wright
Clarence Ehrhardt
Emma Lee Kytle
John Lowrey
Reward offered for lost auto mud chain between Burwell and Carrollton
Notice in the Free Press seeking the return or report of a large auto mud chain lost between Burwell and Carrollton. Reward offered to finder or notifier Roy Pope at 87 Maple Street. Contact 175. Also a request for a three or four room house to rent with address care of Free Press.
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Burwell
Carrollton
Roy Pope
Maple Street
Free Press
Audit of Carroll County official accounts 1916 report
J H Drewy audits dated December 28 1916 cover County Commissioner J A F Broom Tax Collector M E Griffin and the Treasurer. Exhibits A B C show balances. personal accounts checked in detail due to impending retirement. Overall, records deemed substantially correct though full verification planned at March 1917 audit.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Carrollton
J. A. F. Broom
M. E. Griffin
Iece
Hank
Pave the Public Square in Carrollton by Joint Effort
County and Carrollton city officials are urged to cooperate to pave the public square. The plan calls for the county to supply convict labor for grading while the city covers half the cost, with details to be worked out later. Strong community backing is requested to move forward immediately.
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Carrell
Carrollton
Meeting of W M S Wednesday February 7
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet at the church Wednesday February 7 at 3 o'clock. All members urged to attend. Forty four from January to bring others. Program includes subject Building the Kingdom, prayer for builders, scripture lesson, songs, and discussions on the Church Building Loan Fund and W M U Training School.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Jaye
Ew. J. Millican
W. M. U. Training School
I. C. Loftin
Jesus
Savior
Val Jack
Methodist Church
Pty
J. K. Smith
Hamby
Woman's Missionary Movement
Elberton
Carrollton
Young People's Societies
First Baptist Baraca Class Organizes At Church
The Young Men's Barnes Class of First Baptist organized in the usual evening meeting. Officers elected for one year were Prof. R. F. Freeman president Ghus Brodnix vice president and Dr Glenn Mullins secretary. Several good talks given and strong enthusiasm shown for the class outlook.
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Barnes
First Baptist
R. F. Freeman
Ghus
Brodnix
Glenn Mullins
Mrs G D Upchurch Dies in Carrollton Home Visit
Mrs G D Upchurch died Wednesday morning at the home of her son J E Upchurch in Carrollton after a visit with family. She had joined her husband on a visit the prior Sunday and fell ill Tuesday. Her body was taken to Smith's funeral home for interment. She is survived by her husband and two children J B Upchurch and John Upchurch, plus Hosea Garrett and Mrs W Byelan of the Shiloh community.
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G. D. Upchurch
J. E. Upchurrch
Carrollton
Ton Duesday
Smith
Phursdey
Fides
J. B Upchurch
Cry
John Upchurch
Hosea Garrett
W. Byelani
Shiloh
Death of Young Man J W Reeves Buried at Sand Hill
Mr J W Reeves a 22 year old young man died Wednesday and was buried at Sand Hill Thursday.
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J. W. Reeves
Sand Hin Thurstay
Tick Eradication Meeting at Carrollton Court House
A meeting of Carrollton County citizens is set for 2:00 PM on February 6 at the courthouse to discuss cooperative tick eradication work and its possible establishment in the county. All residents are urged to attend and share their views.
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Carrollton
Newcomer Hugh Dorsey Stallings At Bowdon Junction Home
A newcomer named Hugh Dorsey Stallings is reported at the residence of Mr and Mrs J W Stallings in Bowdon Junction. The notice notes the addition to the household and identifies the local family hosting the new arrival.
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Hugh Dorsey
J. W. Stallings
Bowdon Junction
Program for Y W A meeting at 3 o clock Saturday
The Y W A plans a Saturday afternoon meeting at 3 with Mrs R A Jolley. The theme is Building for the Kingdom from Psalm 103. The program features Our Schools by Winnie Astin, a song by Lource Shank, and talks including Bessie Tift and the Mary P Willingham. Sallie McGouirk introduces One Talented Builder by Nelie Fitts and a piece on Pun at the Training School by Lois Smith. A social hour follows.
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R. A. Jolley
Winnie Astin
Lource Shank
Bessie Tift
Mary P. Willingham
Sallie McGouirk
Nelie Fitts
Lois Smith
Public Sale of Household Furniture on Tanner Street
Public sale to be held at the seller’s residence on Tanner Street Saturday February 3 1917 at 10 o clock sharp. Items listed include bookcase two dressers four bedsteads and springs nine rockers two sets chairs sideboard extension dining table chifforobe and many other items. Mrs Bolam Causey T M Hamrick Alietloncer
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Tanner Street
Postponed sale of Carrollton city lots in February 1917
Auction notice for nine city lots fronting Tanner street Carrollton Georgia to be sold at 11 oclock a.m. on the first Tuesday in February 1917 for distribution. Property is described as 40 feet fronts and 145 feet deep. Auctioneers T M Hamrick with T A Jordan. Also brief note of a local real estate exchange and occupancy details on Newnin Street and Stewart Street involving Prof V D Whatley.
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Carrollton Ga
Tanner Street
Alles
T. A. Jordan
T.M. Hamrick
Rally Day Planned By Georgia Churches February Eleventh
Obedserved as Rally Day in Sunday schools across Georgia with events including a planned 200 percent class increase and a 9 40 a m service. The issue notes sermons Tenth Gospel in One Sentence hymns a Gideon Band meeting and Mercer University gifts from Mrs Barbara C David plus local pastor Rev W W Roop hosting visiting ministers and Lay leaders.
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Schools of
Georgia
Jesus
Gideon
Barbara C. David
Atlanta
Mercer University
theUnion Station
Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Choir Plans
Tabernacle Baptist Church lists Sunday School from 9:45 to 9:00, preaching at 11:00, and evening service with “The Lord's Supper” and communion. Mr P S Rowland to lead music across all services. prayer meeting Wednesday night and choir practice Friday night. Sunbeams meet at 2:00 p.m.
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Parrish
Dermom
Presbyterian Sermon Series Promised at Eleven
At 11 o clock the pastor will preach on the second of the seriga of sermons titled I am a Prot ant and at 7 o clock a Civil Warrant for the Sunny School. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. with competent and faithful teachers inviting newcomers to join a class if not yet a member.
Quarterly Conference at Stripling's Chapel
The first quarterly conference of the Carrollton circuit will be held at Stripling's Chapel on Saturday February 10 led by Pastor G. T. Ivey.
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Carrollton
Stripling
Hebruary
Fragmentary Thought on Moral Conscience and Action
A brief, philosophical fragment discusses how a person’s conduct stems from inner laws of being. It emphasizes that actions reflect underlying principles whether good or bad and that inner compulsion shapes outward behavior.
County Education Board Urges Early Annual Reports and Dignified Stationery
The Board of Education meets Monday February 5. Teachers must sign and return contracts and mail monthly reports after month end. Calculate averages, have reports witnessed, and file copies for annual reports. Rural teachers issue report cards, use printed stationery, and boost school pride. Contagious pupils excluded until danger passes. December reports due for payment. County reports due January 1. immediate action requested.
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Board of Education
Wural
Seventy Year Old Couple Credited With Kidney Cure
A 70 year old couple from Harrisburg Pennsylvania report renewed vigor after using Foley Kidney Pills. They claim the medicine cured kidney trouble and stopped sleep disturbance, backache, and rheumatism. Sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton Georgia.
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T. B. Carpenter
Hartisburg
Foley
Red Cross Drug Store
Carroltion
Picture Show to Benefit Rest Room Funds
A moving nature show titled Home will be shown next Tuesday with half the proceeds donated to the ladies rest room. The program promises a themed presentation and local entertainment value.
Mule shipment arrives as two carloads from Itpad
Stewart & Fleming report two carloads of fine mules delivered, enhancing their stock and commerce.
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Just
Stpd
Stewart & Fleming
Itpad Stewart & Fleming
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I, C. C. F. Meeting
MR. Broom
J. A. ¥. Broom
Farmers' Union Meeting
J. H, Drewry
J. H. Drewry
First Baptist Church
Baraca
Hugh Dorsey” Stallings
W. D. Bass
Newnin Street
Braid
Stewart Street
V. D. Whatley
W. W. Roop
Wm, Hamby
T. Tyey
J. Parrish
John B. Borden
A. A. Pittman
J. M. Dodd
Dun & Bradstreet
Irene New
Lee Bennell
Board of Ceacorts
W. Hf. Watson
Justinian
Rome
William Blackstone
John Marshall
Methodist Notes
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
G. T. Ivey
Y. D. Whatley
C. S
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