Drawing of New Registrants Completed in Washington
Washington June 27 drawing 1200 1918 draft numbers completed to assign registrants age 21 and older to five classes. Secretaries Baker and Crowder oversaw the process in the senate office building with numbers announced on a large blackboard. Official lists will be sent to local boards after questionnaires are returned. the excerpt lists registrants by county and name in Carroll, Bowdon, Villa Rica, Temple and nearby areas.
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Washington
America
Senate
Baker
Crowsler
Carrol County
Carroll
Andradhey Hallam
Benjamin Alonzo Davis
Banning
Minmber
Speoid
Carroll Comity
Ares
Andrew Bradley Hallam
Roopville
Benj. Alonzo Davis
Bryant Bradley
Carrollton
Andrew Cliff Casey
Bowdon
Dima Clifton Willamson
Oscar Hopgood
Col
Villa Rica
Zobley
Rellie E H. Wallis
Villa Rien
Luther Mitchell
Bremen
Millard Stanley McElroy
Joe G. Jackson
Charlie J. McGouirk
James Olin Phillips
Emple
Homer Farner
Oscar Buna Griffis
John Emory King
Horace Oxford Bagwell
Lynie Everet Teal
John Barnes Roberts
Temple
William David “Phillips
Whitesburg
Charles Edward Brodnax
Ervin Yates
Star Line
Wm. Murphy Pritchard
Marion Thomas Waller
Walter Harper
Villa Riva
Floyd Ezra Johnson
Willie Tolbert
Ernest Mapp
Otis Dobbs
Irvine Leon Spence
Garralston
Irvine Sylvanus Muse
Jeff Hulemib
Carollton
Thomas Phillips Boyd
Sugar Card System Sets Limits for Purchases
An order issued Monday by Andrew M. Soule federal food administrator for Georgia requires households to buy sugar only through a card system. No retailer may sell more than two pounds to a consumer at one time and certificates must show the buyer has not exceeded the monthly quota of three pounds per person. Purchases must be for home use, with guarantees not to buy sugar elsewhere and not to exceed a thirty day supply. Caning sugar remains 50 pounds per season with 25 pounds per sale. Violations will face strict penalties.
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Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
Enelcitomer
Treet
Food Administration
Mrs John Cook Dies in Carroll County Age 71
Mrs John Cook died at her home on Sunday June 30 at age 71. Burial was Monday at Macedonia church with funeral by Rev J M Starlings. She was a longtime member of Slislongly Baptist church for 58 years. Surviving are her husband and a large family of children. the text lists numerous names and locations in Carrollton and surrounding towns, noting a countywide draw of 816 the highest number drawn affecting Carroll county.
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John Cook
Macedonin Church
J. M. 9. Starlings
Mis Slongly Baptist Church
Luther Holiday
Col. Banning
Dewey Williamson
Bowdon
Seaborn
Glenn Martin
Carrollton
Percy Alonva McCain
John Henry Linkfield
Villa Rica
Sam William Widener
Raymond Roy Holland
Bhuning
John William McR Burnett
Roy Pierce Hekin
Abner Jones
Cdl
Whitesburg
Mitchell Lamar Newborn
Temple
Alonzo Bryan Dyer Banning
Charles Pritchett
Burwell
Herman Horton
Caepaliton
John Clifford Amith
Joseph Mauros Wart
Villa Riva
Karron William West
Temple Hh
John Henry Bowen
Emerson Brown
Ralph Richards
Ernest Asherry Entrekin
John HH
Sima
Bowdan
Reese Cokeley
Col. Bowidlon
John Sharp
Marion Earl Harden
Reuben N. Skinner
Millard White
Banning
Nathan Revset Jones
Banniig
Waj Rigtey Cole
Ian Haircrow
Roopville
C. J. Drummond
Towson
Loyt Kinney
Allen Keaton
Villa Rieu
Wiley Micolmb Holland
Two Negroes Escape Carroll County Jail Breaks Wide Open
At daybreak Wednesday two inmates aged about 26 escaped from Carroll County Jail near Bremen. Marnest Dewberry and Will Isley, held on burglary charges, fled from the old jail where a 35 year structure stands. Deputies trailed them along the Southern Railway after dawn, crossing into Bremen, but the men remained at large Thursday morning with no further trace found.
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Erning Marnest Dewberry
Will
All
Will Isley
Garrett
Piaieht
Kemp Place
A. & Ool
Deputem
Brebeut
Bremen
Fe Southern
Carroll County
Mrs F W Stripling Dies at Newnan
Mrs J W Stripling died at her Newnan home last Friday June 25 at 83. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Pitts of route 1, Carrollton area. Survived by husband, parents and four brothers Monars Hinary Robert and Ray Pitts. She joined the Methodist church at 15 and lived a devout Christian life.
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J. W. Stripling
Newnan
Stripling
J. W. Pitts
Carrollton
Monars, Hinary
Robert
Ray Pitts
Senator Tillman of South Carolina Dies in Washington
Senator Ben R. Tillman of South Carolina died at 4:20 this morning after days of paralysis attacks. Family members were with him at the end as he had been ill for several days and all hope of recovery was abandoned. He served in Congress for twenty four years and hoped to die in action. The death marks the passing of a unique figure in the Senate.
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Washington
Ben R. Tillman
South Carolina
Mehensee
Congress
Infaatate
Steed Seeks State Senate Seat in 37th District
E T Steed announces candidacy for the State Senate representing Carrell County in the 37th Senatorial District. He states the formal announcement will follow in due time and seeks the support of qualified voters.
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Citizony
Rennie
Carrell County
E. T. Steed
War Mules Wanted at Stewart Meming’s Mule Pen
J H Couch of Atlanta will visit Stewart Meming's mule pen on Saturday, duly 6th, to buy army mules. Descriptions identical to last year. Remember day and place Stewart Meming's mule pen.
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J. H. Couch
Atlanta
Stewart & Meming
Stewart & Memng
Its Up to You Who'll Volunteer War Nurse Appeal
A call urging Carroll County women to volunteer as nurses for wounded soldiers. It notes a shortage of trained nurses in the United States and warns that without immediate help many local boys may die or suffer in hospitals. Uncle Sam requests one hundred volunteers from Carroll County.
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United States
Nurdvs Jand
France
Carroll County
Anme
R R S Marlow Improving After Hospital Stay
Information from Mrs. Marlow reports Mr. Marlow’s condition is improving after weeks in a Atlanta hospital. Eye treated, sight expected to be saved, eye ball not removed, and he is anticipated to return home once recovered.
Steed Announces Candidacy For State Senate
Hon. T. Steed announces for the State Senate this week. Known to Carroll County voters, he has served in the house and senate and as Caroline County Select Superintendent. Supporters praise his record and electors are urged to back his bid.
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T. Steed
State Senate
Steed
Carroll County
House
Senate
Caroline County
Ateed
Rich and Poor Alike Must Work in Macon
Macon Georgia July 3 All residents aged 19 to 45 must work at least 20 hours weekly unless disabled. City council suspended rules and enacted ordinance to supplement final war effort. The measure targets idlers and replaces prior exemptions with compulsory labor. Local officials emphasize universal duty despite wealth or status.
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Macon
Council
Mio
Going Out of Business Sale at DREWRY Store
H T DREWRY announces retirement and a complete closeout of lustices merchandise including family groceries dry goods tobacco and medicines. Goods offered at first cost with all invited to hurry and secure bargains.
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Lustuces
Entira
Itpa H. T. Drewry
Shirley Boykin Announces Run for State Senate
Shirley Boykin enters the race for the 87th State Senate district covering Carroll Herod and Trop counties. A leading Carrollton lawyer, he draws early support from friends and is anticipated to attract strong votes.
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Shirley Bovkin
Tv State Senate
Carroll
Herod
Trop
Bovkin
Carrollton
Min Frienda
Fourth of July Accident Involving Milton Wallis
Milton Wallis, a one year old boy, was shot in the right side at 2 o'clock by a 22 caliber rifle held by another boy. The ball entered the right side between the ribs and passed through the lower lung. About a dozen boys were playing near Colloge Street when the gun discharged. Clifton, an office boy at the Free Press, was known for obedience and had friends in the office force who sympathize with his misfortune.
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Milton Wallis
Collogeatreet
Clifton
Juniors Lead Prayer Service At First Methodist Church
The mid week gathering, led by young juniors, filled the First Methodist church with prayer, song, and testimony. Sixty two attendees saw the children praised for their training and devotion, while parents reflected on the impact of disciplined guidance.
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Christian wGliberr
Priyer
Death of Confederate Veteran Muse Near Carrollton
Mr W Muse died suddenly of heart failure on Thursday night at his home north of Carrollton. A longtime resident and prominent local figure with a large Confederate veteran link, his funeral was held at Abilene on Saturday with Masonic rites. He leaves a wife and many sons and daughters as the community mourns.
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W. Muse
Carrollton
Muse
Hig
Abilene
Isolate the Slackers in Liberty Loan Drives
A harsh editorial targets slackers in community war effort drives describing them as obstinate, profiteering, and anti social. It urges neighbors to shun those unwilling to volunteer and warns they undermine communal support during wartime.
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Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Beatie
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Lewis Wyatt
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Ranning
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Geo. W. Bradley
Thomas Chay Allen
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Joe Powads
Cloni
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Roop
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