Death shocks Carrollton as N A Horton passes away
N A Horton died suddenly last Friday at his Tanner street home after a morning at work. Born in Pike county Georgia, he moved to Carrollton around 25 years ago and ran Horton's book store after earlier work with Carrollton Furniture Company. Survived by wife Vinie and two sons William B and Newling Horton, he was a trusted community figure and active Methodist Protestant member. Funeral services were held at Besidey church with interment in the city cemetery.
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Carrollton
N. A. Horton
Tanner Street
Newton Alle Horton
Pike County
Georgia
Carroll County
Carollton
Carrollton Furniture Company
Y. Atte
Hosea Ghrster
Methodist Protestant Church
Horton
Peg O' My Heart at Auditorium Friday January 12
Oliver Morosco's Peg O My Heart plays at the auditorium for one performance on Friday January 12. The charming youth comedy has a 604 performance run at the Gorre Theatre and draws strong praise from those who have seen it. The author blends a delicate romance with wit, creating an original and wholesome stage comedy.
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Oliver Morosco
Gort
New York
Boyd Land Sale in Carrollton Georgia 1917
Land to be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in February 1917 at Carrollton court house door. 34 acres in Lot 32, 6th district, with described boundaries. Proceeds go to heirs of Julia Anne Boyd. heirs over 21 will execute deed. Sale by J C Newell attorney.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Court House
Carrollton
Branch
Julia Anne, Boyd
J. C. Newell
Southern mills increase cotton consumption says census report
The census office findings cited by President Harris son of Southern Railway show southern mills consuming 333 033 bales in November, up 16.66 percent from a year ago, while all other states used 251 049 bales, up 9.49 percent. In four months southern mills consumed 1 275 946 bales, up 18.05 percent, with all other states at 951 411 bales, up 5.97 percent. the south led by 24 553 bales, or 34.11 percent.
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Census Office
United States
Southern
Harrisson
Southern Railway Company
Atlanta Journal
Congressman Adamson Weds Ellen Camp in Newnan Georgia
Georgia congressman W G Adamson chairman of the house interstate commerce committee married Ellen Camp at her sister's home in Newnan. The ceremony was conducted by Rev E W Stone. The couple departed for Washington after the wedding. Camp widow of Abner Camp and daughter of the late Captain Thomas J Zellars of Grantville.
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Newnan
W. G. Adamson
Georgia
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Ellen Camp
M. Ory
E. W. Stone
Adamson
Washington
Auto tag licenses in brisk demand
Secretary of State Phil Cook began issuing 1917 automobile licenses Tuesday amid brisk demand. Last year 47,576 licenses were issued. he estimates at least 75,000 will be issued this year as county officers improve enforcement and ensure machine registration. Of last year’s total 3,043 were chauffeurs, 417 to dealers, with the remainder to private owners.
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Phil Cook
Cook
Speaking tour announced by national and state leaders
Annabel Boyd thanks supporters for a Free Press contest and notes a whirlwind speaking tour across Tennessee beginning January 23 and ending February 3. National President C. S. Barrett and State President J. H. Miles will address Carroll county farmers on important issues. Dates to be announced soon.
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L. M. Rhodes
Tennessee
J. H. Miles
Carroll County
J. O. Sharp
Temple
Carstoll
Memorial for Capt Curtiss Considered by Annie Wheeler Chapter
The Annie Wheeler Chapter U D C met January 3 in the library treat ing room to discuss memorial options for Col Ezra Curtiss. They favor a building or hall named in his memory, with a corner stone, rather than another monument. The group urged civic and local organizations to support the project and consider naming a shared home for the Civic Club as part of the effort. Also discussed was awarding the Annie Wheeler room at Georgia Normal College for 1917 18 with Carroll county girls given preference. Hugh Cobb of Atlanta has accepted a memorial address.
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Annie Wheeler
Emer
Cation
Ezra Curtiss
Tess
Carroll County
Catp McDaniel Curtis
Ezra Curtis
Civic Club
Curtis
Henry Curtiss
Winnie Davis
Georgia Normal College
Athens
Meriwether
Hugh Cobb
Atlanta
E. B. Meadows
Methodist Items Commissioner Robinson Haw Property Appraised
An inventory and appraisal of all county personal property was conducted by a three member committee led by Commissioner Robinson with W M Lambert H Ashmore and John A Styles signing the appraisal. The document lists items from farm tools and fodder to livestock and household goods along with cash on hand and bank accounts. The report marks the start of a Go to Church campaign and notes church activities and instates for the Home District Missionary Institute in Rome.
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Inson
JA. F. Broom
Messrs
W. 8. Lambert
Ashmore
Jobin A. Styles
W. M. Robin
Legal Advertising Reach in Carroll County Free Press
The Free Press offers broad circulation across Carroll County for legal advertising including sales notices administrator executor sales and charter applications ensuring wide visibility for public notices and citations.
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Free Press
Carroll County
Administrator's Sale of Lovvorn Estate Lands in Carroll County
Georgia Carroll County administration lists three parcels from the late J. M. Lovvorn estate for sale at public auction in Carrollton on the first Tuesday in February 1917. Tracts include 60 acres north of Little Tallapoosa river with 20 acres excluded, a 45 acre portion of a river frontage, and a 31 acre northwest fractional part of lot 197 south of Indian Creek. Parcels to be sold separately to pay debts. widow dower excluded. Administrator E. G. Lovvorn issues notice.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Carroll Court of Ordinary
Court House
Carrollton
Little Tallapoosa River
Holley, Kaylor
Litte Tallapoosa River
Indian Creek
J. M. Lovyern
Soul Estate
Bowdon
Dot
J. M. Lovvorn
E. G. Lovvorn
Admr
J. M. Lovvers
Inventory and appraisement of county personalty
Three sworn witnesses report an inventory and appraisal of county personal property including cash on hand in bank. The document, dated January 3, 1917, names officials from Carrollton, Turkey Creek and Smithfield districts and is sworn before W J Millican, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Tarrell Gounts
Lambert
John
Styles
IL Ashmore
W. B. Limbert
Carrollton
H. Ashnore
Turkey Creek
John C. Styles
Smithfield
W. J. Millican
Editorial Lament on High Cost of Living
Newville Pa editorial laments war era price hikes and low paper prices. It cites a local newspaper man as a hard hit producer, and features mock requests to publish obituaries and marriage clippings to avoid costs while seeking local mentions and calf sales.
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Newville
Newville New Stir
Lewistown
Evans Attaway engagement wedding near Mt Zion and Griffin
A holiday season wedding united Miss Lenora Belle Attaway of Mt Zion and Mr W Curtis Evans of Griffin Ga. The ceremony occurred Thursday at 3 pm at the bride's home with Rev J M Bagwell officiating. Afterward the couple left for Griffin to begin married life.
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Lenora Belle Attaway
Mt. Zion
W. Curtis Evans
Griffin
J. M. Bagwell
J. J. Attaway
Pepera
Lois Buckelew
Eddie Lee Richards
Judge W C Adamson Wed to Mrs Adamson in DC
Judge W C Adamson Fourth district congressman and eight hour law author and his bride were greeted by a large delegation of congressional friends at the Washington station. The couple took rooms at Congress Hall hotel for their wedding and reception celebrations.
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Washington, D
W. C. Adamson
Muon
Adamson
Congress Hall Hotel
Dewey Morris Killed by Accidental Shot
Dewey Morris a about twenty from Salon community route 6 was accidentally killed on Christmas day by his younger brother about fourteen. The pair left for Armstrongs store. the rifle discharged wounding Dewey in the back. He died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday at Salers. Funeral by Rev. J. T. Layton.
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Dewey Morris
Salon
Community
Route 6
Armstrong
Salers
J. T. Layton
Roll Call Sunday at Presbyterian Church January 7
The Presbyterian church urges members and nonmembers to attend Sunday service on January 7 after no service last week. An appropriate sermon will precede the Lord's Supper and a cordial welcome is extended to all not connected with another church.
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Presbyterian Church
Public Sale at Carrollton Camp Farm by First Christian Church
Members urged to attend a Sunday meeting January 7 117 for church conference. Auction at public sale includes farm implements, crops, livestock, buggies, wagons, household goods and more with proceeds by order of the church, Hendrix clerk. Sale held near A M school Carrollton with items listed and 530 pounds pork and sorghum syrup among offerings.
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First Christian Church
Carrollton
Hest
Williams
Lane Taltery
Cicek A. m
Hendrix
Carroll County Officials Installed in New Terms
Officials of Carroll County welcomed new and returning leaders including bailiffs and county staff during a Monday installation. The community praises young, progressive Christian men who have largely been re-elected and are seen as capable successors.
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Carrall County
Carroll County
Goria
Sucetaaors
Tabernacle Baptist Church Invites All for Go to Church Sunday
The Tabernacle Baptist Church invites members and neighbors to join Go to Church Sunday next Sunday at 9 45 AM with New Year s sermon at 11 AM by Pastor S a Parrish. The 7 PM service is evangelistic and Sunday School teachers and pupils are urged to attend with helpers. A church Sunday will meet at 2 PM and boys will conduct special services.
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Tabernacle
Parrish
Sunbeama
Woman's Missionary Society Meets for Pledge Day
The Methodist church Women’s Missionary Society will meet Monday at 3 pm at the parsonage. Program titled The Kingdom Coming Through Consecrated Money. Bible lesson speaks of giving for the Tabernacle. Mrs J Z Thompson presides. Mrs Foster to present rewards. Pledges for 1917 to be made. Musicians Mrs Bass and Mrs Tanner perform.
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Woman's Missionary Society For the
Methodist Church
Tabernacle
J. Z. Thompson
Foster
Bass
Tanner
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PEG O' MY Heart Auditorium
Boyd Land Sale
Annabel Boyd
Farmers Union Speaking
Capt, Curtiss
Robinson
HAW
Maude
Social Service
Esrniernerenn
Home District Missionary Institute
First Church
Rome
Emmanuel
God
Israel
Administrator's Sale
Evans—Attaway
Mrs. Adamson
Carroll County Officials
Wom
Soil Petrof
W. D. Whalley
E. T.steed
Corvall County
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
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