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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

5

Hastings Seed Catalogue Free Offer Promises Free Varieties

Hastings Co. Seedsmen advertises a free 1918 Seed Catalogue with details on easily grown flower and vegetable varieties. The notice urges readers to write for the catalog to secure five free flower varieties and tips for reliable seed, claiming its seeds guarantee success and urging gardeners to start spring planting with the right seeds.

Tmeetings H. G. Hastings CO Seedsmen Atlanta, Ga Advt

Dismissal From Administration in Georgia Carroll County

W. T. Hollingsworth, administrator of the estate of L. W. Davis, deceased, applies for letters of dismission. All persons concerned are cited to show cause before the first Monday in February 1918 why the application should not be granted. January 9, 1918. W. J. Millican, Ordinary.

Miss Hamby Hosts Literary Music Club Meeting

Miss Nettie Lou Hamby hosted the Literary Music club at the Methodist parsonage last Thursday. The program featured French folk songs and war topics with History by Mrs. John Hume, two French solos by Mrs. John Lowroy, French piano solo by Miss Olive Bradley, two French solos by Miss Mary Low Now, and Current Events by Miss Nelle Meadows. Miss Hamby then served a dainty salad course with tea.

Miss Hamby Nettie Lou Hamby Literay Musical Club Methodist Parsonage Join Hume John Low Mary Low Nelle Meadows

Mrs Boykin Hosts Noted Atlanta Guest At Dinner

Mrs B F Boykin hosted a family dinner early in the week with a lovely course menu. Guests included Mr and Mrs J T Bradley, Mr and Mrs Pat Bradley, Misses Marie and Olive Bradley, and Mr Dwight McClain of Atlanta.

B. F. Boykin J. T. Bradley Pat Bradley Marie and Olive Bradley Dwight McClain Atlanta

Jokers Club Hosts Afternoon Social at Mrs New's Home

Mrs Robert P New hosted the Jokers club on Tuesday afternoon with only members present. After an hour of sewing she served her guests a lovely snack course. Mrs Willis Smith will entertain the club at the next meeting.

Robert P. New

Georgia Tech transfer to Austin MA program noted

A student from the Aviation School at Georgia Tech has transferred to the 8, M. A. program in Austin, Texas. The move shifts the candidate’s study location and program affiliation, reflecting changes in academic or career focus.

Georgia Tech Austin Texas

Have a Heart for the Men in France

Two United Daughters of the Confederacy members knit in a Pullman car from Chattanooga to Atlanta. An observing officer thanks them for warm sleeveless sweaters aiding U S soldiers in France, noting such work keeps warmth in bodies and hearts. The piece links Christmas spirit, defense rhetoric, and relief efforts.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Chattanooga Atlanta Ciger Tio France Germany National Council of Defense Women of America Tanta Constitution

Bates seeks discharge from administration of estate

H J Bates applies for discharge from administration of the estate of H B Bates, deceased. All persons concerned are cited to show cause before the judge on or before the first Monday in February 1918 why the application should not be granted. This January 6 1918.

Cited to show cause on dismission of estate administrator

F M Samples administrator of the estate of HK Stamps late of said county deceased applied for letters of dismission from his administration. All persons concerned kindred and creditors are cited to show cause before the first Monday in February 1918 why the application should not be granted. Signed W J Millican Ordinary dated January 5 1918.

Georgia Carroll County W. Hollingsworth L. W. Davis W. J. Millican H. J. Bates H. B. Bates F. M. Samples HK. Stamps Gaid County Aaid Astate

Remembrance Resolutions for Brother Robert Ellis Foster

Carrollton Ga January 15 1918 memorial text honors Robert Ellis Foster born July 6 1874 Rutherford County Tennessee married Maggie Lou Byrom July 7 1897 father of five. A physician Mason and citizen who served as First Lieutenant in the Reserve Medical Corps at Camp Gordon and died at his post January 11 1918.

Carroll Lodge No. UF A. Miz Robert Elis Foster God Angels Robert Ellis Foster Rutherford County Tenn Maggie Lou Byrom Foster Agon Nashville, Tenn Masonic Lodge Alisona Carrollton Monsonry Blue Lodge Royal Arch Knight Templars Ones Ell Hfe United States Brother Foster Reserve Medical Corps Camp Gordon Job Morial D. Wambrick M. M. Hallam James Beall

For Sale House and Lot on Brak Side of Tanner Street

Property listing offering a house and lot on the Brak side of Tanner Street for sale. Credit terms available with long payment period. Apply to Buford Boykin.

Brak Tanner Street Crodit Oreo Buford Boykin

Mules or horses sale hinted at by Koldernega barn owner

In a brief market note, Joe Strickland at Koldernega barn invites buyers to a sale on Saturday the 10th featuring mules and horses. Local shoppers are advised to attend to view available stock and negotiate prices.

Joe Strickland Koldernega’ Barn

Army of Stenographers Help Win the War in Washington

Washington D C Jan 17 an army twelve thousand strong of stenographers and typists from every state serves the nation at war most are women their swift hands produce vast volumes of war correspondence and records the Civil Service Commission plans twenty thousand such workers in Washington by year end exams are offered in shorthand and typewriting with rapid one hour qualification and offices nationwide providing guidance. the piece argues engaging in the war to defend American ideals and shipping against German threats.

Washington, D. C Washington America Union United States United States Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission Enid Germany England Belgium Cvnvincs France Lo‘sene Mayavilla News

Wanted Classified Oddities Reflect Early 20th Century Humor

A quirky list of want ads and jokes from an old Indianapolis page, featuring humorous misprints and gendered roles. Items range from room requests and animal care to strange job asks and whimsical sale lines, including a German speaking horse caretaker and a piano with mahogany legs.

Indy Smith & Brown Oratera New York

Year s Support Proceeding for Hallum Family

Mrs Fannie J Hallum filed an application for twelve months support for herself and two minor children from the estate of her deceased husband A A Hallum. Appraisers report filed. All concerned kin creditors are notified. Hearing set for January 1918.

Do You Owe Me All Who Owe Must Settle Now

Notice from KYTLE warns debtors to settle accounts immediately or face collection actions. The brief directs readers who hold notes or accounts to clear balances promptly to avoid further steps.

Kytle

For Rent One of Two Horse Farm in Carrollton

Advertisement text notes a rentable farm with ample bottom land and a strong proposition from J. T. McClure of Carrollton. Mentions deeds and legal blanks, mule bonds, and large-size forms with price references, plus a line about paying highest market price for peas by Stewart and Fleming.

J. T. McQlure Carrollton Stewart & Fleming

Pope Benedict Thanks Roman Nobility for Support

The pope thanked the Roman aristocracy for Christmastide and New Year greetings and praised their stance urging people to return to God and embrace justice and love. He condemned air raids on undefended cities, praising the Holy See for uniting with nobles to denounce warfare that harms civilians, churches, and art.

Rome Pope Benedict Holy See

Hardman Sets Noble Example for Fuel Consumers

Lavonia Times notes Dr L G Hardman turning wood to warm homes and cook meals, presenting a practical model for fuel use and self reliance in the community.

L. G. Hardman Lavonia Times

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Horton’s BookStore Chevrolet Maxwell Ford Carrollton Drug Company First National Bank Ideal Laundry Depot Street John White & CO Louisville, KY Free Flower Seed Hastings’ Catalogue Society News Roy, Freji¢h Piano Miss Olive Brad Mrs. Boykin Jokers Club Army of Stenographers City of Washington Fannie J. Hallum Said A. A Hallum H. M. Tyus Observer Conimores Observer
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