Card From William C Wright for Georgia District Candidacy
William C Wright of Nownan Georgia announces nomination for the Democratic Convention to fill the unexpired term of Hon W Adamson in the Sixty Fifth Congress. He accepts and seeks election at a special election on January 16 1918. He pledges service to the State and Nation during a world war era. Wright emphasizes democracy against autocracy and hopes for a worldwide peace with people in control.
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Fourth Congressional District
Georgia
W. ©. Adamson
United States
Williams
Wright
Governor Hugh Dorsey Calls January 16 1918 Election in Fourth Georgia District
Georgia Governor Hugh M. Dorsey proclaims an election for January 16 1918 to fill the unexpired term of W C Adamson in the Fourth Congressional District. The proclamation, dated December 18 1917 in Atlanta, directs counties within the district to designate a representative for the Sixty-fifth Congress ending March 4 1919. Secretary of State Phil Cook authenticates the document.
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Sixty-fifth Congress
United State
Georgia
W. C. Adamson
Hugh Mr Dorsey
Atlanta
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia Governor Proclaims 4th District Congressional Vacancy Election
The Governor orders a statewide proclamation publishing the election to fill the Sixty-fifth Congress seat for Georgia's Fourth District. It directs a one time publication during the week of January 6 in listed newspapers including Carroll Free Press Newnan Herald Franklin News and Banner and others at the executive advertising rate.
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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 Murder Trials
Judge J Render Torrell will convene Carroll Superior Court in a special term to try Will Edwards for the murder of Walter Jonon in November. Edwards confessed and is jailed in Fulton county for safekeeping. Tiny Hill faces a separate murder trial for the December 16 killing of George Edwards. Four other prisoners are held on minor charges, with grand and traverse jurors summoned for a packed docket.
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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 Surpasses Early Projection
Ginnings in Carroll County reached 22,809 bales by December 13, 1917, versus 24,982 the prior year, a shortfall of 2,173 bales. The county crop thus not as poor as first feared.
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Carroll County
Rooms For Rent At 98 Newnan Street
A notice states three rooms are available for rent to a young couple at 98 Newnan Street. Applications should be directed to X, taro Pres Press.
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Newnan Street
Taro Pres Press
National Bankhead Highway Association Meets in Birmingham
The executive committee of the Bankhead National Highway Association met in Birmingham with Col. T S Plowman presiding to review nine months of work map plans for 1918 and authorize promotions. Secretary J A Rountree presented detailed receipts and disbursements and was thanked for organizing and promoting the cause.
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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 service changes for the New Year with two deliveries daily. Orders after 10 am ship in the afternoon. orders after 4 pm ship next morning, except Saturdays. Encourages early day single orders and cash payment by the 5th each month to avoid COD shipments. Wish customers a Happy Prosperous New Year.
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Gorcerion
Kirby Grocery ,Co
Bargain Offer on Sims Street Home in Carrollton Ga
I will sell at a very attractive price my home on Sims street with 5 acres of land pasture springs garden and well 8 rooms few repairs perfect titles healthful location near the public school one block away Interested buyers 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 Aboard the American Expeditionary Forces
Bernard Fleming writes from the Aero Service Squadron of the American Expeditionary Forces in New York City letters home from abroad describe good health high spirits and a smooth voyage amid hopes for letters from county papers and sympathy for family as mail service resumes and he requests typed correspondence and news from home
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Delinoas
Sam
Father
Bernard
Aero Service Squadron
Hon J J Holloway in The City Campaign Visit
J J Holloway of Clem spent Tuesday in the city attending to his bid for Congress to succeed Tudga Adamson. He is campaigning at the request of hundreds of supporters across the county and will be at the polls on election day.
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J. J. Holloway
Clem
Aod
Congress
Tudga Adamson
Holloway
Ith
Fire Damage At A M School Caused By Rats
The A M school building suffered major fire damage with five hours of firefighting. The basement housed the boys workshop, with $7,000 in tool losses and over $1,270 in damaged provisions. No insurance coverage locally. state insured $5,000 and the town $2,000. Origin unknown, blamed on rats.
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A. Ie
Thunteen
Griffin's Oyster Supper Entertains Griffin Sales Force
Last Friday evening Griffin's One-Price House hosted an oyster supper and smoker for its sales force at Ye. Attendees included Ernest Smith Will Cole Emory Upchurch and R. F. Hyatt. The event was praised for Southern hospitality and enjoyed by the racing group.
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J. W. Griffin
Griffin
Ernest Smith
Will Cole
Emory Upchurch
R. F. Hyatt
Blank form for coal buyers under U S Fuel Administration Georgia
Public notice detailing a blank declaration form for coal purchasers in Georgia under the United States Fuel Administration. It lists required information such as dealer name, city, coal amount desired, consumption last year, current supply, and heating plant details. The document emphasizes truthfulness and potential supply interruption for misstatements.
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United States Fuel Administration
Georgia
Wright in Carroll County for congressional bid Tuesday
How W C Wright, a Democratic candidate for Congress from Newnan, visited the city on Tuesday in support of his candidacy. He enjoys hundreds of supporters across Carroll County and, if his friends vote on election day, he can secure a large share of the ballot.
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Lon, W. C. Wright
Newnan
Adamson
Wright
Carroll County
Harman transfers mercantile firm to Cadle
L M Harman announces sale of his interest in Harman and Smith to W A Cadle and retires from the firm. He thanks patrons and asks customers to continue with the new firm, extending wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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Harman & Smith
W. A. Cadle
L. M, Harman
Mr J O Sharp Hosts Posum Dinner in Temple
Temple route 4 resident J O Sharp visited the city on Tuesday to share his celebrated possum fare for Christmas. He described the meat as best when fattened in a home while praising friends who stopped by to sample and extend Christmas wishes.
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J. O. Sharp
Temple Route 4
City
Christmay
Sharp
Neohin
Professor Melson thanks Carrollton firemen for aid
Professor Melson expresses gratitude to the Carrollton fire department after a fire broke out in the cook room and dining room Monday night. Firefighters fought the blaze for five hours and their efforts are praised. Melson plans to recognize the five boys later in a substantial way.
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Melson
Carrollton Fira de- Sie i Saute
Molson
Levins Taylor Wedding Surprises Friends in Newnan
Miss Floy Levins and Col. A B Taylor married last Wednesday in Newnan in a ceremony that surprised their friends. Levins, sister of Mrs W L Folds of Franklin, has lived in the city. Taylor, a young lawyer of the Franklin bar, plans a wedding trip to Atlanta before settling at home in Franklin Georgia.
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Floy Levin
Col. A. B. Taylor
Newnan
Miss Levins
W. L. Folds
Mr. Taylor
Franklin
Atlanta
Berr
Lost Watch on Laurel Hill Road Seeks Return and Reward
Lost gold-filled 20 year Waltham watch with stem wind and open face on Laurel Hill Road between Buffalo Rock and Simontowns Mill near Jake. Reward offered and return to Peoples Bank. Contact 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
An old farm available for rent four miles from Carrollton offering a two or three horse crop, one or two good houses, standing rout or third and fourth, with good lands, pastures, and water in pastures. Apply to Buford Boykin.
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Carrollton
Buford Boykin
Corn and Peas Wanted for Top Market Pay
Farmer ad seeks corn and peas from sellers. John M. Walker offers top market prices and invites selling. Contact details not provided. End of notice.
For Sale Roopville property and stock offered
One 8 room dwelling with barn and garage and a store house and lot. Also stock of general merchandise and a stock of goods offered by 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 home忙 moving and arranging his library and effects. He has been greeting friends and sharing companionship. He will soon depart for duties as appraiser of customs in York, with a lifetime appointment deserved for his congressional service.
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Tidge Adamson
Ife
Customern
York
Mr J D Sewell Died Wednesday in City
Mr J D Sewell died at his home after weeks of illness on Wednesday evening. He served in Wheeler's Cavalry during the Civil War. Survived by son Mark Sewell of Atlanta and daughter Luna Young of this city, and his wife. Burial set for Friday in 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
A list of names including Walter Franklin Bailey Joel Whitten Will Tynon Garrel Monagan colored Tom Williamson Andrew Barton Hugh McGlendon Thomas McChing George Key Powell Howard Dukes John Adamson Arthur Bunn Willie Agora Charles Phillips Jim Drummond Hunté Elder Jim Owens Charles Bailey Geer Witkerson and Judge Almen appears to indicate unclaimed questionnaires from multiple individuals.
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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 reports failed bid to sell winter merchandise by December 31 and will cut prices to wholesale or less. Store fixtures for sale cheap and the store for rent offered as he seeks new business ventures.
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H. M. Tyus
Tuts
Farmers Union To Hold Meeting In Carroll County
The Carroll County Farmers Union will hold an important meeting Thursday January 17 at 10 00 a m at the courthouse. Every union in the county is requested to have a full delegation present. Vital business will be discussed, including timely action on potash nitrates and fertilizers. D WHATLEY, Pres Lee APPELL, Sco
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Carroll County Farmers Union
Court House
Whatley
Pres
Lee Appell
Sco
Local Carrollton Advertises Mares and Young Horses for Sale
J. L. Kaylor offers two large brood mares for sale or trade at his maple street barn in Carrollton Georgia. He mentions three and four year old young horses and invites buyers to come see them. Translated notice dated 31.
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Maple Street
Carrollton
Tranls
J. L. Kaylor
Two Shares for Sale in Hitchcock Medicine Co Atlanta
Two shares in the Hitchcock Medicine Co of Atlanta Georgia offered for sale. Par value each is one hundred dollars and this year's paid ten percent dividend already. Seller Benson seeks funds to raise cash. 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
Éays
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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