Wright Wins in Fourth Georgia District Ballot Vote
The Fourth district favoring W. C. Wright over J. J. Holloway in seven counties showed overwhelming support for the Newnan Democrat as successor to W. C. Adamson. Carroll County gave Wright 1,200 votes to 259 for Holloway, with wide backing across Chattahoochee Meriwether Troup Coweta. Wright vows to uphold the president’s policies and will go to Washington as soon as commission and certification occur.
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Wilson
W. C. Wright
Newnan
House of Representatives
W. C. Adamson
Meriwether
Carroll Troup Cowet
Georgia
Heard
Carroll
Wright
A. H. Freeman
Washington
Congress
Dorsey
Cowota
Carroll County
Resignation and New Appointment at Gainesboro Telephone
L K Smith resigns as manager of Gainesboro Telephone and Telegraph Company after eighteen years of service. F W Webster, formerly special agent with Southern Bell in Atlanta, is named general manager succeeding Smith while bringing a strong Bell system background.
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K. W. Webster
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company
Atlanta
Gainesboro Telephone and Telegraph Company
L. K. Smith
Mr. Smith
F. W. Webster
Putnam “County
Georgia
Bell System
Insurance for Soldier And for Sailor
The United States Government offers the safest and cheapest life insurance for military members. About 300,000 men have already enrolled, averaging over 8,600 dollars per person toward a $10,000 maximum. Deadline for those who joined before October 15, 1917 is February 12, 1918. Automatic coverage runs to February 12, 1928 but is only partial. Families should urge their service members to buy the full $10,000 now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bose
Drafted Men to Go Before Whole Board
The Georgia selective service board issues instructions from Major Joel B. Mallett on how registrants should be examined. Personal interviews are forbidden and men are urged to appear singly with statements of their cases for consideration by the board as a whole. Resolutions were adopted by the northern district board.
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Joel B. Mallett
Georgia
Atlanta
Northern District of Georgia
Mayasville News
Sow for Sale Thoroughbred Ready to Breed O I C
Weight 400 pounds. W E Spence of Carrollton offers a thoroughbred sow for breeding. Contact details BR 5.
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W. E. Spence
Carrollton
Free Press List Grows Renewals Stop Begins January
The Free Press subscription list shows new signups starting January 1 through January 17. Renewals are noted as stopped. The evolving tally marks a growing base and shifting subscriber activity during the period.
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Free Press
City Hall Audiences Celebrate Good Season Lineup
Auditorium Theatre management is praised for securing a strong season with Honolulu Lou drawing an excellent audience. Due to a booking misunderstanding Wamsher's company was delayed and will present a lively musical comedy The Prince and the Girls in Carrollton Auditorium Friday January 18. Prices are 86c 86c and 50c with thirty performers. Tickets at Carrollton Drug Company.
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Auditorium
City Hall
Honolulu
Lou
Wamsher
Carrollton
Carrollton Drug Company
J A Harman Dies Wednesday Morning
J A Harman died Wednesday morning at his home after years of declining health. Interment is planned Friday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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J. A. Harman
Marman
Carrollton Merchant Secures Large Shoe Deal in Atlanta
In a period of high prices a Carrollton merchant named H. M. Hyus bought thousands of solid leather shoes and slippers from a departing Atlanta department store. The stock, spanning men women and children sizes, is now offered at roughly half price at his popular store, promising big savings for buyers.
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Thiet
Carrollton
H. M. Hyus
Atlanta
Mrs. E. Creel Ill At Mandeville Home
Mrs. E. Creel of Mandeville has been seriously ill the past days with critical condition Sunday morning. Her children and grandchildren were summoned including J. F. Creel and Miss Kate Earnest of Atlanta, BR. L. Creel of Jasper, Ala., and Wiley Creel of this city.
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E. Creel
Mandeville
J. F. Creel
Kate Earnest
Atlanta
BR. L. Creel
Jasper, Aln
Wiley Creel
City
Preaching at the M P Church by Rev Hosea Garrett
The Methodist Protestant Church will hold Sunday worship at 11 o clock led by Pastor Rev Hosea Garrett. You are cordially invited to attend and worship with us.
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Mathodist Protestant Church
Hosea Garrett
Local Board Classification Stalled by Illness
The local exemption board work is at a standstill due to illness of Dr. H. J. Barker and Sheriff Garrett. Clerk J. W. Bone and assistants have been busy filing checking and other routine tasks until the board can resume classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Barker
Garrett
J. W. Btone
Hoarding Law Enforcement Hits Farmers and Dealers
A Georgia food administration order targets hoarders and wholesalers for restricting supplies to a thirty day period. Violators face fines and up to three years imprisonment. wholesale confiscation and license revocation possible. The list of commodities includes flour sugar lard butter meat eggs and canned goods. A Baning store suffered $10,000 in stock destruction and furnace loss in a Tuesday fire.
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Pup
1D. V. Me
Georgia Food Adminis Office
Washington
Herbert Bell O
Andrew M. Soule
McClatchnot
Foosen
Tood
Feake
Ling
Alno
The
Food Administration
Willy, Thomas & Col
Baning
Five Georgians Die in France With Pershing
Washington reports the death from natural causes among the American Expeditionary Forces in France. The five named Georgians include Private Joseph E. Tucker of Brinson, Private Harris C. Wade of Cropwell Alabama, Clyde Gaines of Dawson, Homer McCray of Knoxville, and Dave Vaughan of Franklin. Sam Brantley of Hawkinsville is also listed among the deceased.
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Washington
War Department
France
Joseph E. Tucker
Brinson
Harris C. Wade
Cropwell
Ala
Clyde Gaines
Dawson
Homer McCray
Knoxville
Dave Vaughan
Franklin
Sam Brantley
Hawkinaville
Mules and Horses Headed Home from Tennessee
Mr Newt Power will return this week with a carload of mules and horses from Tennessee. If you seek a good mule or horse, view this lot before buying. Bleedsoe and Power advertise at Bleesoe's Stables.
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Newt Power
Tennessee
Bledsoe & Power
Bledsos
City Loans at six percent on five year terms
R D Jackson offers loans on first class residential and business property at six percent interest for five years. Suitable for borrowers seeking steady terms and reliable financing.
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R. D. Jackson
Mules for Sale At Holderness Barn Saturday
Joe Strickland announces a carload of good young Tennessee mules and fine potae will be on display at Holderness barn on Tanner Street by Saturday January 19.
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Joe Strickland
Holderness’ Barn
Tanner Street
Feed Mill Notice at MANDEVILLE MILLS
The larger mill has been received and the facility will shut down next week for the new mill installation. No feed should be brought to grind during the week of January 21 to 26.(manufacturing notice)
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Mandeville Mills
Dr. Foster Dies at Camp Gordon
Dr. R B Foster died at Camp Gordon last Friday from pneumonia. The body arrived in Carrath on Sunday morning. Funeral held at the Methodist church at 2 PM conducted by Rev W T Hamby, with Masonic honors. Interment in city cemetery. Hundreds gathered to mourn. Community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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R. B. Foster
Cup
Gordon
Carrath
W. T. Hamby
Annual Meeting of Bankhead Highway
The Bankhead National Highway Association prepares for its second annual meeting in April drawing at least two thousand delegates from thirteen states along the Washington to Los Angeles route. Secretary Rountree impressed Little Rock clubs and organizations, heightening pride in hosting the event.
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Little Rock
Ark
Bankhead National Highway Association
Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
McAdoo Takes Charge of National Railway Systems
In pursuance of the proclamation of Negi Wilson at midnight of December Slat, Secretary McAdoo took possession and control of the countries railway systems. The Director General orders officers and employees to continue duties under existing terms. The national system will prioritize public needs over private interests and operate regardless of ownership to ensure speed and efficiency. Existing I C C rate schedules and orders are to be observed and may be altered or repealed.
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Negi Wilson
McAdoo
Ailroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commission
Carroll Cotton Crop Shows Solid Output in 1917
Carroll county ginned 24 312 bales from the 1917 crop before January 1 1918 compared with 25 888 bales ginned January 1 1917 a difference of 1 578 bales the Carroll cotton crop is showing up pretty well after all.
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Carroll County
Carroll
Cobb Owens engagement announced in Carrollton
Mr and Mrs A T Cobb of Carrollton announce the engagement of their daughter Aline to Lieutenant Justus Ervin Owens of the 326th Infantry Camp Gordon. The wedding is set for January 19 at the bride's home.
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A. T. Cobb
Carrollton
Aline
Justus Ervin Owens
326Th Regiment of Infantry
Camp Gordon
Corn and Peas Wanted by Jon M. Walker
A brief classified-style notice from Jon M. Walker seeking corn and peas for purchase. He promises to pay at market top rates and invites sellers to contact him.
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Jon M. Walker
For Rent One House Close In
Rent ad notes a single house close to town with inquire at 118-41 G. T. Lovorn for details and application.
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G. T, Lovvorn
Presbyterian Church Names New Pastor for Carrollton
At a recent congregational meeting the Presbyterian church unanimously voted to call Rev. W. R. Henderson D D of Commerce to serve as pastor. He and his family will move to Carrollton after dissolving his current relations in Athens Presbytery. The church plans full services every Sunday and praises the decision as guided by God.
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Presbyterian Church
W. R. Henderson
D. D. of Commerce
John B. Gordon
Virginia
Henderson
Carrollton
Pantor
Menderson
Athens
Dr. Henderson
E Hondorkon
Carroll Motor Club Plans Annual Meeting in Atlanta
Carroll Motor Club invites members to the Ansley hotel in Atlanta on Wednesday night January 23 1918 for the flat annual meeting and election of officers of the Georgia Stato Automobile Association. Carroll club is entitled to a vice president. A strong delegation is hoped from Carroll club. Plates $1.00. J H Burson president Carroll Motor Club.
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Ansley Hotel
Atlanta
Georgia Stato Automobile Association
Carroll Club
Carroll Elub
J. H. Burson
Carroll Motor Club
C H S News Debating Victory and Patriotism at School Meeting
The sociory held a lively meeting last Friday with a strong debate won by the affirmative by a narrow margin. Volunteers filled a missing member spot, Sam Boykin aided the effort, and pride grows as Maple Street and College Street flags bear stars for local students serving Uncle Sam. The group eyes the Fourth Congressional District School Meet, aiming to bring home all three cups from Newnan and return spring victorious.
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Sam Boykin
Maple Street
Uncle Bam
Newnan
Sows and Pigs Sale Offer From Local Vendor
A local seller lists livestock for quick sale including one red sow not bred one red sow and five three week old pigs one black sow and five pigs about one week old plus some shonts presented for immediate purchase.
Bird Dog Wanted In Tongiasville Ga
Wanted one trained bird dog at a low price as season nears. Contact W. £ Hewitt Tongiasville Georgia for offers.
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Bird Dog
W. £. Hewitt
Tongiasville, Ga
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