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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

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Delinquent Registrants Named for Questionnaire Return

A Georgia local board lists Whites and Negroes who failed to return their registration questionnaires. Each person is in Class 1 and must file sworn proof to be removed. noncompliance may lead to arrest. The list includes William M Williamson and Emmett Cook among Whites and Oscar Billings among Negroes, with order numbers and towns such as Carrollton, Villa Rica, Whitesburg, and Bowdon.

William M. Williamson Bowdon Emmett BR. Cook Villa Rien John W. Lipscomb Carrollton George Robert Pittman Joel R. Whitten Whitesburg James R. Brown John W. Sprowell Roopville James R, Coleman Columbus Hoyd Arthur Detin Brown Clem Joseph Win Horton Meary Newton Broel William Howard Lee Robert F. Freeman Othel Lowell Entrekin Jillett Wall Richards Emmett Ty Brock Oxford Coleman Hudgins Ashburn Colley Perdus Bowden John Allen Coleman Mellville W Kinney Marietta Doe Abb Jonas Orrder William Thomas Garner

Box Supper at Siver School House Friday Night

A box supper will be held at Siver school house on Friday February 8 starting at 7 oclock pm. The program aims to entertain with plays and songs and invites everyone to attend and bring a box.

Siver School

Florice Williamson Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Last Thursday afternoon a birthday party was hosted for Florice Williamson marking her seventh birthday. She entertained twenty two friends with games, fruits, refreshments, and birthday gifts from her guests.

Florice

Mrs J W Fitts Dies in Atlanta

Mrs J W Pitts dies in Atlanta after illness. Her remains return to Carrollton for funeral at Maple Street home. Survived by husband three children her mother Mrs D G Wilson and brother Major Irvine Wilson of Atlanta. Rev W T Hamby officiated at the funeral and burial was in Carrollton city cemetery. Community extends heartfelt sympathy.

J. W. Pitts Atlanta Carroll Ton D. G. Wilson Maple Street W.T. Hamby Carrollton Ma Ired Wilson Motunr

Red Cross Knitting and Dressings Drive At Bank Building

Notes from the Red Cross work room urge women and girls to contribute knitted items and fabric for dressings. The Knitting Department reports 139 articles including sweaters and mufflers. Surgical Dressings shipped 430 bandages and gauze supplies. Volunteers are asked to enroll with Mrs Millican. sessions begin daily at 1 30 PM unless weather disrupts, and a full Dressings course will be offered.

Atlanta Department of Surgical Dressings First National Bank Clork Red Cross France W. J. Millican

Carrollton Native Leads to French Artillery School

Second Lieutenant Harry H. Burns of Carrollton, now at the Third Artillery School of Instruction in France, was among about two hundred volunteers selected from Battery A after a large call for volunteers. A former local bar member, Burns sailed to France after training at Fort McPherson.

Harry H. Burns Carrollton Third Artillery School of Instruction France Berath Marry J. Burns Lula Burns Carrolton Xelicol Fort McPho Burns Fort McPlu Burne

Death of Ralph McDaniel in Heard County Georgia

Ralph McDaniel dies at his father J I McDaniel home in Heard county after mumps and complications. A frail, devout Christian and Victory Methodist member he won a Heard county corn club prize. He selected four hymns for his funeral and the service was led by Rev J M Bagwell and Tev Chambers.

Acon Ralph McDaniel J. I. McDaniel Heard County Ralph Methodist Protestant Church Victory Heard County Boys Corn Club Victory Methodist Church J. M. Bagwell Tey .Chambers Homer Prince J. T. Mearn Victory, Ga

Buick Cars On Hand Offer From J M Johnson

Buick cars on hand with limited stock. If you prefer Buick, place orders early. Come let us demonstrate to you. J M Johnson showcases available models and invites customer visits.

Buick J. M. Johnson

Cows for Sale Seek Buyers for Red English Pair

Two fresh Red English cows offered for sale by Roger Meees. Call with interest to arrange viewing and purchase details.

Roger Meees

Dr. Henderson to Transfer Pastoral Duties to Carrollton

Dr W R Henderson pastor of the Proshyy plureh will ask Athens Presbytery to dissolve his pastoral relation and transfer to Carrollton Meabyterian church. A congregational meeting will be held next Sunday morning as preparations begin for the move likely in about three weeks. Henderson is praised for faithful service and leadership, and Mrs Henderson is noted for cultural refinement and community loyalty.

W. RR. Henderson Menderson

Civic Club Plans Meeting at Clifton Hotel

Civic Club members urgently request attendance at a meeting to be held Thursday February 7 at o'clock p.m. at the Clifton Hotel. Mrs J R Styles is the president and M A K P Steed serves as secretary.

Numbord Civic Club Ciifton Hotel J. R. Styles Prox M&a K.P, Steed Secty

Carrollton Hog Sale Promises Fine Pigs at Low Prices

A large consignment of Georgia raised pigs arrives February 5 at Bledson’s livery stable in Carrollton. About 150 hogs include Hampshire gilts and young boars, Ton Berkshire and Poland China gilts, bred and registered stock. Well bred, thrifty animals fed on velvet beans offered for quick sale at affordable prices.

Carrollton Georgia Berkshire Poland

Two Cars of Extra Stock Arrive Next Friday

KTEWART & FLEMING announce two cars of extra good stock due February 1 next Friday. The notice highlights fine horses and mules among the shipment and invites interest from buyers.

Ktewart & Fleming

Cash for my home on Lima Street immediate sale

A buyer offers $1500 cash for a home on Lima Street and asks for an immediate transfer. Apply to G. W. Merrell in care W. A. McCain at BR. F. D. No. 6, Carrollton, Georgia, phone 988-5.

Lima Street G. W. Merrell W. A. McCain BR. F. D. No Carrollton, Ga

Patriotic League to Sell Sugarless Candy

Patriotic League plans a candy sale at Carrollton Drug Store next Saturday afternoon February 2. The event invites all residents to attend and bring pennies to support the patriotic cause.

Geil Candy Carrollton Drug Store Bus Orybody Pennioa Cates

Mrs E Creel Dies After Long Illness

Mrs E Creel died after a lingering illness of several weeks at her home in Muansleville. The body was to rest in Pleasant View church cemetery Saturday. A pastor's eulogy titled Mothers Gone appears in this paper. The community expresses sympathy to the family.

Muansleville Pleasant View Church

Y W A Meeting At First Baptist Church Saturday

The Y W A of the First Baptist Church meets Saturday afternoon February 2 at three o'clock. Miad Velma Morgan leads devotion and Bible readings from Matthew 28 18 20 Luke 10 31 24. Folios mention hymn singing and a program on Evangelism and Inlistment.

The First Baptist Church Miad Velma Morgan Buhjoot Janyy Hymi Jesus Trayer Tous Bayar Georgia

Kirby's Cktora to Close Monday Noon Under Government Order

Kirby's Cor ktora announces closure Monday at noon in compliance with the United States Fuel Administration order. The notice asks customers to place orders early for the next day and to cooperate by ordering today, even suggesting keeping orders near the telephone to speed processing.

United States Fuel Administration Garfield

Card of Thanks from the Foster family

To the many friends who offered sympathy tears and flowers in our hour of sorrow, we extend heart felt thanks. May God bless each one abundantly, Mrs. Foster and Children.

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