Card From William C Wright for Fourth Georgia District
William C Wright submits his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to fill the unexpired term of W. Adamson in the Sixty fifth Congress. A special election is set for January 16 1918. He pledges faithful service, supports democracy in WWI, and hopes for a global peace under popular rule. Wright hails from Nownan Georgia and signs as Your obedient servant Williams Wright.
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Fourth Congressional District
Georgia
W. ©. Adamson
United States
Williams
Wright
Georgia Governor Proclaims January 16 1918 Special Election
Governor Hugh M Dorsey of Georgia issues a proclamation ordering a special election in the Fourth Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of Hon W C Adamson in the Sixty fifth Congress. The election will be held January 16 1918 in counties of the district with results effective March 4 1919. Proclamation dated December 18 1917 and signed by Secretary of State Phil Cook.
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Sixty-fifth Congress
United State
Georgia
W. C. Adamson
Hugh Mr Dorsey
Atlanta
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia Governor Proclaims Special Election in Fourth District
The proclamation orders an election to fill the Sixty-fifth Congress vacancy in Georgia's Fourth District. It directs publication once during the week of January 6 in listed newspapers including Carroll Free Press Newnan Herald Franklin News and Banner LaGrange Graphic Greenville Vindicator Hamilton Journal Talbotton New Era Columbus Ledger Buena Vista Patriot.
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United States
Georgia
Carroll Free Press
Newnan Herald
Franklin News and Banner
LaGrange Graphic
Greenville Vindicator
Hamilton Journal
Talbotton New Era
Columbus Ledger
Buena Vista Patriot
Huge M. Dorsey
Superior Court to Convene Monday for Two Murder Trials
Judge J Render Torrell will convene Carroll Superior Court in a special term to try Will Edwards, a Black man, for the November murder of Walter Jonon. Edwards confessed and is jailed. Tiny Hill faces a separate murder trial for the December 16 death of George Edwards. Four other inmates are held on minor charges as jurors and grand jurors are summoned for the proceedings.
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J. Render Torrell
Carroll Superior Court
Will Edwards
Walter Jonon
Fulton County
Tiny Hill
George Edwards
Grand Jury
C. L. Matthews
D. F
T. C. L. McPherson
G. Cc
M. Warren
L. T. Rowe
C. K. Henderson
B. A. Williams
Frank Burton
H. N. Spence
J. W. J. Benford
E. F. Smith
W. T. L. Roberts
L. J. Garrett
Carroll County Cotton Crop Rises Above Early Projections
Ginned cotton in Carroll County reached 22,809 bales before December 13, 1917, versus 24,982 bales by the same date in 1906, a difference of 2,173 bales. The county crop thus appears not as short as first thought.
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Carroll County
Rooms For Rent At 98 Newnan Street
Three rooms available to a young couple at 98 Newnan Street. Apply to X, taro Pres Press.
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Newnan Street
Taro Pres Press
Bankhead Highway Group Holds Birmingham Meeting
The executive committee of the Bankhead National Highway Association met in Birmingham with Col. T S Plowman presiding to review nine months of work, plan 1918 efforts, and authorize increased memb ership and adherence to adopted highway plans across counties and units. Secretary J A Rountree reported strong progress and was thanked for organizing the initiative. The meeting set steps to push western branch work and prepare for the Little Rock 1918 annual sessions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bankhead National Highway Association
Col. T
Plowman
J. A. Rountree
Rountree
Bankhead Highway
Little Rock
Ark
Bankhead National Highway
Kirby Grocery Co New Year Resolutions
Kirby Grocery Co outlines two daily deliveries with cutoffs. Orders after 10 AM go afternoon, after 4 PM go next morning except Saturdays. Pay cash by the 5th each month to avoid C O D shipments. Customers urged to place orders early and in one batch. We wish all a Happy Prosperous New Year. Phone 490.
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Gorcerion
Kirby Grocery ,Co
Bargain Offer on Sims Street Home in Carrollton Ga
A cash sale of a five room home with land, pasture, springs, garden, well, fruit trees and an eight room house needing only minor repairs. Titles perfect and location near the Public School. For details call 31 Cedar Street Carrollton Ga phone 236 G W Merrell.
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Sims Street
Cedar Street
Carrollton
G. W. Merrell
Letter From Bernard Fleming From Abroad
Bernard Fleming writes from abroad saying he is in good spirits with excellent health and that the trip went well. He asks for letters and county papers, mentions limited mail detail, and signs as a son and brother with Aero Service Squadron American Expeditionary Forces in New York City.
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Delinoas
Sam
Father
Bernard
Aero Service Squadron
Hon J J Holloway In The City
J J Holloway of Clem spent Tuesday and this week in the city pursuing his congressional bid to succeed Tudga Adamson. He campaigns at the request of hundreds of supporters across the county and plans to be at the polls on election day.
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J. J. Holloway
Clem
Aod
Congress
Tudga Adamson
Holloway
Ith
Fire Damages at A M School. $7,000 Loss in Building
Firefighters battled flames for five hours in the A M school basement used as a boys workshop. Tools and the damaged structure suffer about 7000 in losses, plus over 1270 in provisions. No insurance. state coverage 5000 and teen 2000. Origin unknown with blame placed on rats.
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A. Ie
Thunteen
Griffin’s Oyster Supper Honors Local Sales Force
Last Friday evening Griffin’s One-Price House hosted a social oyster supper and smoker for its sales force at Ye delightful oyster supper and smoker. Attendees included Ernest Smith Will Cole Em ory Upchurch and R F Hyatt. The racers enjoyed the evening and praised the entertainment and Southern hospitality.
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J. W. Griffin
Griffin
Ernest Smith
Will Cole
Emory Upchurch
R. F. Hyatt
Consumers Fuel Declaration Form for Georgia 1917
A historical form cites the United States Fuel Administration order in Georgia. It requests the dealer to declare coal needs and stock, past consumption, and heating plant details with a signed certification of truth. Fields include amount desired, last year usage, on hand, and unfilled orders.
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United States Fuel Administration
Georgia
Éays
Wright Visits Carroll County for Congressional Campaign
How W C Wright of Newnan and Democratic nominee for Congress toured Carroll County on Tuesday in support of his candidacy. He hosts hundreds of friends there who likely will back him on election day, projecting a large vote if turnout is strong.
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Lon, W. C. Wright
Newnan
Adamson
Wright
Carroll County
Harman sells interest in Harman & Smith to Cadle
L M Harman announces sale of his mercantile interest to W A Cadle and retirement from the firm. He thanks patrons and asks customers to continue with the new firm, offering best wishes for a happy prosperous New Year.
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Harman & Smith
W. A. Cadle
L. M, Harman
Mr J O Sharp Hosts Possum Dinner in Temple Route 4
Temple route 4 resident Mr J O Sharp visited the city Tuesday to share his famed possum dishes Christman season. He described his belief in possum as year round meat and noted he fattens possums in a home built for the purpose to ensure tender, high quality meat. May his tribe increase.
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J. O. Sharp
Temple Route 4
City
Christmay
Sharp
Neohin
Professor Melson thanks Carrollton firemen for brave five hour blaze aid
Professor Melson expresses gratitude to the Carrollton Fire Department for their five hour, valiant fight against a fire that broke out in the cook room and dining room. He thanks the five boys involved and wishes to recognize them more substantively in the future.
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Melson
Carrollton Fira de- Sie i Saute
Molson
Levins Taylor Wedding Surprises Friends in Newnan
Miss Floy Levins wed Col. A B Taylor in Newnan last Wednesday evening. Levins, sister of Mrs. W L Folds of this city, had lived here for a time. Taylor is a Franklin lawyer. After the ceremony they left for Atlanta and other points and will reside in Franklin, Ga.
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Floy Levin
Col. A. B. Taylor
Newnan
Miss Levins
W. L. Folds
Mr. Taylor
Franklin
Atlanta
Berr
Lost Gold-Filled Watch on Laurel Hill Road
On December 10, a gold-filled 20-year Wythan watch with stem wind and open face was lost along Laurel Hill Road between Buffalo Rock and Jake via Simonton Mills. Reward offered, return to Peoples Bank. Contact CALDWELL at 13rd W. T. Caldwell.
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Laurel Hill Road
Buffalo ¢Rock
Jake
Simontgns Mill
Wythan Watch
Pinder
Peoples Bank
W. T
Caldwell
Farm For Rent Near Carrollton With Houses
Farm for rent four miles from Carrollton offering two or three horse crop land with one or two good houses. Includes good lands and pastures with water available in pastures. Apply to Buford Boykin.
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Carrollton
Buford Boykin
Corn and Peas Wanted Advertisement Headline
Corn and peas wanted by JOH M WALKER. Will pay top market price. Contact Walker to sell. Advertisement notice appears in the local column.
Property for sale in Roopville Georgia by J H Warren
An eight room dwelling with barn and garage is offered for sale along with a storehouse and lot and a stock of general merchandise. The sale is listed under J H Warren Itph 1 Roopville Ga.
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General Merchandine
J. H. Warren
Itph
Roopville
Judge Adamson Spent Christmas at Home
Judge Adamson spent Christmas at his bungalow home busy with moving and organizing his library. He greeted friends and enjoyed their companionship before leaving for duties as appraiser of customs in York, with many years of congressional service valued and worthy of lifetime appointment by the president.
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Tidge Adamson
Ife
Customern
York
Mr J D Sewell Dies After Illness In City
Mr J D Sewell died Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness at his home in this city. He served in Wheeler's cavalry during the Civil War. Surviving are his son Mark Sewell of Atlanta and his wife Luna Young of this city. Burial will be Friday in the city cemetery.
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J. D. Sewell
Sewell
Wheeler’s Cave Alry
Mark Sewell
Atlanta
Luna Young
Hia Wit
Questionnaires Are Returned Unclaimed
Unclear list of names and phrases appears in a damaged OCR line with many corrupted words including Walter Franklin Bailey JoelB Whitten Will Tynon Garrel Mona gan Tom W Williamson Andrew B Barton etc.
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Walter Franklin Bailey
Joelb. Whitten
Will Tynon
Garrel Monagan
Tom W. Williamson
Andrew B. Barton Chance
Hugh Mc Glendon
Thomas W. McChing
George W. Key
George J. Powell
Howard Dukes
John W. Adamson
Arthur Bunn
Willie Auburn Agora
Charles J. Phillips
Jim Drummond
Hunté: Elder
Jim Owens
Charles Bailey
Geer Witkerson
Judge Almen
Ored
Arnold
Will Try It Again The Fur Will Fly
H M Tyus announces continued sale of winter merchandise at retail less than wholesale. He failed to find a buyer by December 31 and will sell all stock at reduced prices. Store fixtures for sale cheap and store for rent as he seeks new opportunities.
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H. M. Tyus
Tuts
Farmers Union To Hold Meeting
The Carroll County Farmers Union will hold an important meeting on Thursday January 17 at 10 00 a m in the courthouse. Every union in the county is urged to send a full delegation as vital business will be discussed.
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Carroll County Farmers Union
Court House
Whatley
Pres
Lee Appell
Sco
Selling two large mares at Maple Street barn
J L Kaylor of Carrollton Georgia advertises two large brood mares for sale or trade. He claims they are good brood stock and notes a few young horses of three or four years old, inviting interested buyers to visit his Maple Street barn.
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Maple Street
Carrollton
Tranls
J. L. Kaylor
Shares for sale in Hitchcock Medicine Co Atlanta
Two shares in the Hitchcock Medicine Co of Atlanta Georgia offered for sale with a par value of $100 each. The seller notes a 10 percent dividend paid that year and cites need for money. Seller: A W Alexander.
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Huchcock Medicine Co
Atlanta
Benson
A, W, Alexander
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William C. Wright
Dorsey
Phil Cook
Secretary
State OF Georgia’ Executive Department
Superior Court
G Owensby
EB. Harrison
N. Kilgore
W. O. Striplin
L. J. Taylor
F. C
P. O. Adams
J. H. Barr
T. J
N. Sewall
H. A
Lumsden
A. Gaulding
S. PB. Sewell
H. L. Smith
G. J
F. PB
J. B. Crawford
H. H. Wicks
H. A. Sewell
B. F. Rainay
W. F. Parker
W. L. Albright
T. C. A. L. Louallan
J. W. Luther
M. A. Smith
W. EB. W. Johngon
B. F. Burnett
W. B. Richards
Carroll
National Bankhead Highway Association
Kirby Grocery Co’s. New Year Resolutions
Bernard Fleming
Griffin’s
Consumers Fuel
Uyamss
W. C. Wright
L. M. Harman
Mr. J. O. Sharp’s
Possum
Prof. Melson
Joh M. Walker
Judge Adamson
Farmers Union
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