Carrollton Board Proposes New High School Building
At the December 1916 meeting the Carrollton Board of Education adopts resolutions urging immediate action to build a modern high school. Existing College Street facilities are fully occupied with growing enrollment, necessitating expansion or a new structure to accommodate first through fifth graders and future growth with added teachers and classrooms.
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Carrollton Board of Education
College
College Street
Carrollton
Mrs G C Burson Dies at Carrollton
The death of Mrs G G Burson Monday morning shocked friends in Carrollton. She is buried at Tallapoosa church after funeral services led by Revs J M Bagwell W P Merrell and Rev Me Williams who baptized her. She was a Missionary Baptist member, thirty-two years old, wife of a man unnamed, and mother to a five year old daughter. Before marriage she was Eunice Cramer, daughter of Mr and Mrs T B Cramer of Carrollton route 2.
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G. G. Burson
Carrollton
Ing County
Emil
Seaves
Buffalo Bill Dies in Denver at Age 70
Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill died at his sister's Denver home aged 70. A pioneer scout in the West from age 10 he later served in the government and organized Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows that toured the United States and Europe. His final wish was a funeral with Elks and Masons as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Cody
America
Europe
Buffalo Bill
Denver
Cal
West
Elks
Chiv'xe
For Sale Cars and Marine Items from W L Folds
For sale listing shows a 43 model Overland Touring Gat with about 10 miles priced at 500001 dollars. Also a Ford Touring Gat in good shape at 25000, another Ford Touring Car at 175.00, a Baby Maswell in goat shape at 100,00, a Steel Tire Turnabout Bug ay never mind, and a Rubber Tire Top Bug price 63.00. Listings attributed to W L Folds.
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Ihmost
W. L. Folds
Public Auction Sale in New Mexsco District
Public sale to the highest cash bidder on Thursday January 18 2017 at my home in Buchanan old place New Mexsco district. Items listed include one mule one horse one two horse wagon one buggy farming tools wagon gear household furniture sewing machine and various farming supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexsco
Buchanantown
Buchanan Old Place
Bucianan
Homer Newell Weds in Atlanta Marriage
Friends of Mr. Homer Newell note his recent marriage in Atlanta. Newell holds a responsible Detroit position. He is a brother of Mrs. W. M. Boynton of Nowcap Road.
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Homer Newell
Atlanta
Newell
Detroit
Mich
W. M. Boynton
Nowcap Road
Halcyon Club and Elk Lodge to Amalgamate
The Halcyon Club and Carrollton Lodge of the Elks will amalgamate within days. The merged body will occupy the Tideyvon rooms on the Fourth Floor of the First National Bank building, forming a strong new lodge in Carrollton with plans for continued club rooms and activity.
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Ialeyon Club
First National Bank
Carrollton Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Carrollton
Ste
Tideyvon Ehib
Bank
The
Elks
Roop
Untl
New Books Received at Carrollton Public Library
Carrollton Public Library announces a volume of new acquisitions, with popular titles from The Daredevil Davies to Seventeen Farkington and Just David Porter. The library, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3 to 5 PM, urges patrons to visit and enjoy modern literature now available on the shelves.
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Garrollton Public Library
Daredevil
Davies
Michael O'Talloran
Porte
Crespigny
Macfarlane
Bottame
Gene
Miller
Farkington
David—Porter
Prudence
Kueston
Hueston
Harris
Ryoch Crane—Smith
Slab Ting Nie Dua
Ahaaston
Little Moorland
Wister
Fay—Wiste
Wiste
City Court in Session for December Term
Judge James Beall convened the December adjourned term of the City Court of Carcallion. The week-long session ends Friday, after four weeks of December term. Next March first Monday begins the spring term for two weeks. the Superior Court opens April first under Judge Render Terrell with Charles E. Roop as solicitor general handling state interests.
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James Beall
Carcallion
Render Terrell
Charles E. Roop
Grand Rally Day Bontti Monday at Paramount
A special Paramount peat picture screens at the rally day event featuring Bontti Monday and families. Admission is 10 and 20 cents with early arrival urged to beat the rush.
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Paramount Peat Picture
Lape Ready to Contract with Teachers in Cayrollton Ga
Notice from I Whatley Cayrollton Ga announces plans to contract with teachers for the 117 1 71 21 school term. Feb 147. The notice names I Whatley as the agent and Cayrollton as the locality.
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I. Whatley
Cayrollton
Senator Smith Hosts Mr Adamson and Bride in Washington
Mrs Wake Smith to entertain at their home next Saturday evening in compliment to Mr Adamson and his bride. Also invited are Senator Hardick and Mrs Thandwick and numerous Georgians in Washington.
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Washington
Wake Smith
Hite Setsman Adamson
Senator Hardick
Thandwick
Congress
Interesting Letter From Carrollton Man On Border
A Carrollton native, John W. Snead, writes from Nogales where Alabama Infantry soldiers guard the border. He describes life in winter quarters, restlessness, and longing for home, the border dynamics in Nogales, and daily routines, with light notes on local language and small humor about Mexican currency. Sketched scenes include separation from loved ones, crossing limits, and the daily rhythm of patrol duty.
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John W. Snead
Currallton
Messesa
Whit Haye
Hangine
Ralph
Carrollton
John W. Snend
Alabama Infantry
Novales
Avie
Eastre
International
Nogales
Netorya
Sonora
Mexico
Garrinzs
Georgit
Garvellton
Calle
Galita
Preliminary Census Report on Cotton Ginned for 1916 and 1915
Director Sam L Rogers of the Bureau of the Census announces the preliminary report of cotton ginned for the crop years 1916 and 1915. The report lists totals for states and counties with figures for each, noting 1 780 874 bales for 1916 and 1 861 362 bales for 1915, and emphasizes numbers ginned prior to December 4.
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Sam L. Rogers
Department of Commonny
Ketow
Ganbelk Toll Cowela Sp
Torilspie
Pauldlige Te Tang
A and M spring team trains amid long trek and winter snow
Joun W. Snead reports from Nogales and Tucson as 180 students at the A M school prepare for spring term. The group describes a nine day hike covering 250 miles, military dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas, snow in camp, and curiosity about General Pershing's troops. Snead asks to remain on the mailing list as a subscriber.
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Horder
Monales
Tucson
Pueson
Twold Bell Wright
Chaistiras
Nogales
Uncle Sam
War Department
General Pershing
Joun W
Snead
Lodge notice for Carnal Lodge No 69 meet
The nest regular communication of Carnal Lodge No 69 BF M L announces work in the Master’s degree on Tuesday night January 16 1917. All members and visitors are urged to attend to assist the newly installed officers. Leon Hood W M J A Merrell Sec.
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Carnal Lodge No. 69
SEIS
Leon Hood
W. M. J. A. Merrell
For Sale or Rent One Six Room House Wa Nearby
A compact notice advertises a six room house close in withWa and other conveniences available for sale or rent. It notes proximity to local amenities and invites inquiries for details and terms.
Churches The Sunbeam Band Meet Next Sunday
The Churches Sunbeam Band plans a 2 p.m. gathering with Mrs M Camp urging active home church cooperation. Raymond Rabingog will lead the mid week service January 17 at 7 p.m. January 7, 1917 is hailed as a red letter day for religion with strong worship and a full first Lord's Day. The First Baptist church reports large congregations, a 7 p.m. annu al meeting, and a Penny-a-Week plan for next Christian service.
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Sunbeam
M. Camp
Raymond Rabingog
Carvollia
Baylist
H.W. Jones
Phin
Jesus
Farmers Union Public Speaking Meeting Notice
The Farmers Union of Carrollton announces a public meeting at the courthouse at 10 a m on January 25 with Hon J El Mis as speaker. The Farmers Union of Georgia will be present. An executive session of county unions will follow. All members are urged to attend for vital business and election matters. Carrollton Ga January 8 1917.
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Farmers’ Union of
Elock P
D. Whatley
W. D. Chappell
See
Carrollton
Lost cuff buttons and other small items
Lost on last Friday the 5th between Mr Ed Jennings and Hulett a set of cuff buttons a stick pin and tie clasp also two razors with white and black handles in tas es and some other small things Finder please return to Mr S B Martin Villace Ga route 4 and receive reward.
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Ed Jennings
Hulett
S. B. Martin
Villa Ce Ga
Route 4
Lutheran Services Sunday at Glytian Church
Lutheran service scheduled for Sunday at 11 o'clock at Glytian church on Newnin street Sub led. The sermon titled The Incarnation of Jesus will be delivered. All members and friends are cordially invited. Pastor D. Av. Sox officiates.
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Glytian Church
Newnin Street
Jesus
D. Av. Sox
Carrol 16 Roll Tow Circuit at Strip Ling's Chapel
Saturday and Sunday services at Strip Ling's Chapel and Sunday night at the mill Fairview. Sunday at 11 a.m. the topic is Longing for Egypt. Sunday at 6 30 p m Christ's Representatives. Your presence is requested at these services.
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Carrol
Presbyterian Services for Next Sunday
The pastor calls on all members to excel the progress from last Sunday in Sunday School and preaching services. He will preach at 11 o'clock on The Temple of the Holy Spirit and at 7 o'clock on The Five Thrones of God. All welcome.
Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Update
Absence of Pastor Rev J M Stallings fills in at 11 o clock due to Rev Parrish away in revival. No evening service. Sunbeams meet at 2 p.m. with a special program by the girls.
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J. Parrish
J. M
Stallings
South Georgia
Sunbeams
A Suggestion Whig for the Streets
A street survey urges residents to map defective avenues and improve the routes. It advises checking every thoroughfare, then filling in and leveling rough spots to create a uniform pattern despite harsh weather.
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Pasl
Change of business at Carrollton Fruit Company
Mr Grist Laemas sells Carrollton Fruit Company business to Mr Friank Vinesaw who will operate at the same stand. He thanks Carrollton and surrounding area for patronage while proprietor Gust Leamas respectfully signs.
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Grist Laemas
Carrolton Fruit Company
Friank Vinesaw
Carrollton
Vicinity
Gust. Leamas
Bonita Beauty Contest to Inspire Citywide Interest
Bonita plans a grand beauty contest next Monday the tenth in Carrolton. Winners receive grand prizes and exposure as their photos appear in a moving picture shown in all leading theatres. Local ladies are urged to contact Mr. McClure for participation.
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Loth
Carrolton
Girig
McClure
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BOARD
G. C. Burson
Halcyon Club
ELK Lodge
Ate Public Library
Senator Smith
MR. Adamson and
Bride
Mom
Ralph Meeks
Gayrollton, Ga
A. & M. School
Ted
Te & M
First Baptist
Bethlehen
Jesse
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles M. Sehwab
Thais Fital
Methodist Notes
Com
Initlee
North Georgian Conference
Garrollton Methodist Church
Rome
Kytle
Weems O. Baskin
W. T. Hamby
Teachers’ Council
Woman's Missionary Society
Boykin
the Farmers! Union
Lutheran Services
Presbyterian Services
Tabernacle Baptist Church
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