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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1918

Page

2

Birth announced for Hon Oscar Pelitvedstan in Star Point

Star Point residents convey the birth of Hon Oscar Pelitvedstan on Ivor 20th. Misses Onn McWhertor and Bertha Lambert spent Friday night with Mrs. Glove Findley near Rowley Mounts where a home fire destroyed the interior. Rev J My Bagwell of Carrollton will preach on the next Sunday evening. Nollie and Clint Pentevost of Os apent Saturday night with Mrs. Vo Cy Poutvonst. Mrs. Jeff Slivie regrets her ongoing mobility issues after a fall. Community attendees traveled to Goadon for singing last Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Walker Jma received word her husband left his Federal prison post in Atlanta for SheMold All police forces of Mysele Shoals. Mr. Lee My Camp returned from Atlanta after consulting a specialist for a humor ailment from wife. Lane with Neva Gray and children visited James Jones at Atripting Chapel Sunday evening. Thomas Talley, V8 navy crew member, is on furlough. his battleship the Now Wampshire was attacked by enemy submarines but escaped. Davenport at Clem notes several trustees and patrons work to restore the local school, which remains among the best despite efforts. A small school remains in the county.

Oscar Pelitvedstan P Hon Ivor Onn Bertha Lambert Glove Findley Rowley Willis Little J. My Bagwell Carrollton Dale Nollie Clint Pentevost Vo Cy Poutvonst Jef Slivie Goadon Arthur Walker Jma Hier Hinhand Atlanta SheMold, All Mysele Shoals Lee Lane Mra Neva Gray James Jones Atripting Chapel Bundayr Thomaa Talley V8. Navy Jroys Wampshire Beige Geemin Xibmarines Pleasant View Quitman Miller Edgar Caldwell Joh Carter My Worton GW. Caldwell and Aloha Charlie Rhody Bondaekwow Quitman Miller Anl Kid Caldwell Hertha Bell Presenta Howie Cadwell Quinn Johimson Buster Bell Mins Bunigo Caldwell Mandy la A. M. Wirton A.M. Horton FL. Caldwell C. Strickland Mijas Eunice Caldwell Hert Reagin Bell B 1 Caldwell Little Ware Sholnutt Heard County Jane W. L. Little Hoover Danl Shoemake War Department Jethro France W. J. Aldridge Gus Nix Jase Lois Ruth Nix Misa Mattie Eidgen Melvin Gray Davie Gray Mattiidson Wallace Cl. FP. Kidson T. A. Grif Johnson Yeager L. J. M. Camp Misa Leone Little Mattie Kidson Eli Terrell C. F. Kidson L. d. M .Camp

Community Notes From Our District Weekend Gathering

Weather concerns and illness mark the week as Sybie Pate suffers typhoid fever. A large Sunday crowd attended Center Dayt event with many locals visiting relatives and sharing meals. Numerous residents listed spending weekends with friends and kin, including Cook, Simpkins, Knott, and Crook families, amid a round of church singing and social visits.

Local singing event draws Antioch area attendees

Antioch residents joined a singing at Lidson Creek Sunday with Mr. Lee Reif and his family among those from the area attending. The report notes a relaxed community gathering and mentions weekend hospitality as part of the event.

Lidson Creek Lee Reif

Speed the Clock Ahead and Use Automobiles More

Uncle Sam moved the clock forward to save light and urged citizens to maximize minutes. Samuel P. Colt, president of United States Rubber, praised wheels as essential to commerce and transport, urging increased use of passenger and commercial cars to support the economy and rail networks.

Sac Samuel P. Colt United States Rubber Company

Fragmented Circlston Mumps Notes From Local Lettering

A garbled notice recounts mumps affecting Mrs Goulah Benvey and Mrs Gladys Roberta plus family mentions in Circlston. It references Mr van Mir Grady Parker and the Yates family, with scattered travel and social details about visiting Carrallton and a singing event at Stowlay.

Circlston Goulah Benvey Mr van Mir Grady Parker Ma Albright Gladys Roberta Hag Willie Mae Reagin Carrallton W. L. Yates Severn Sato Slant Stowlay Solider Boys

Local notes near Carrollton reflect social visits and health concerns

Carrollton area residents report a Sunday sing at Pleasant View and varied visits among neighbors. Mentions include Quitman and Caldwell families, travel to Atlanta for relatives, a hospital patient, a successful appendectomy recovery, a cream social, and condolences on the death of Ware Sholnutt of Heard county.

In Memoriam Mrs W A Willingham Leaves Family

In Memoriam notes the death of Mrs. W. A. Willingham aged 31 years 28 days. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cook, married in 1903 to W. A. Willingham. Survived by husband two children father mother six brothers five sisters and many relatives. Written by her daughters Velma and Ida for Macedonia Baptist Church.

Aite W. A. Willingham Aawuuty Baptist Elingeh Macedonia Vavant Velma Ida

Hulett Social News Features Visiting Friends and War Savings

Hulett residents greet Mrs Hulett and Mrs Oscar Tyson and family visiting from unknown location. Otis King returns to Camp Johnston Minnesota after days at home. Mrs Shenn mother of Mrs Higgins visiting. War Savings meeting at Hulett schoolhouse led by Prof Hear. Crass chapter at Mulett growing with Red Cross ties possible. Reminder of gathering at Mare Hill every Friday night.

Oscar Tyson Hulett Otis King Camp Johnston Min Shenn Aa. Higgins Hulett School Mulett Red Cross Mare Hill

Sunday Community News From Bowden to Carrollton

Mes Willis Brown and family at Bowden hosted kin on Sunday while Winnie Turner visits cousin Misa Clrice Turner in Carrollton. Denver meeting at Rhady Grove drew crowd Sunday night and prayer gatherings continue each week. Florente Weat, once very ill, improves rapidly. Sam Tee rs of Cullman Ala ill with speedy recovery wished. Alton Shaddix and Ola Dunban both ill but improving, Ola to have Atlanta operation. Young folks report good singing at Abilene last Sunday. School set to reopen next Monday. expectation of a successful summer term.

Willis Brown Harry Kelley Bowden Mixa Winnie Turner Misa Clrice Turner Carrollton Petuon Denver Rhady Grove Meg Florente Weat Lear Fiat Sam Teers Cullman Ala Alton Shaddix Ola Dunban Shi Abilene Sanilay

Local Socials Include Mrs North and Family Visits

Buffalo News notes a string of Sunday and afternoon visits. Guests include Mrs Ki A Boor Batarilay, Mr Milton Adcock, Miss Frintine Bonner and Mr Willie Low Roll, Mrs O Bey North and Mrs Viola North, Mr Murval and family, Mr and Mrs Z A Ronever, Mrs Glenn Neil and Mr Mee Kinley from Murrellton.

Mra Olin Lee Ki A Boor Batarilay Milton Adcock Frintine Bonner Mixa Willie Low O. Bey North Viola North Murval Aills

Smyrna Residents Chronicle Local Errands and Visits

Smyrna residents record a string of casual trips and social visits. Mr and Mrs Luther Stemplea drove through town for an auction, while Miss Mattie Earnest planned a trip to At Iputa on July third to visit friends. Several Earnest family members and neighbors, including Miss Eunice Harper and Miss Lorena Long, shared gatherings and weekend routines.

Luther Stemplea Milloy Julindon Ab Jeng Elisha Exirnest Percy Joba Ao Forest Earnest Carralltmy Termaan Mary Harper

Wayside-Heard Co. Subscrip​tion Sparks Local Fervor

Community last Friday subscribed 915.00 at Wir Savings Day chaired by Ton Hoffning. Scribe visited relatives in Carroll county on Saturday Aid Buislays. Farmers discuss rains, corn looks good, E J Hyatt and family visited. Mon night wind and lightning hit plots. club meeting planned for next Saturday. Hyatt attended an allay singing in Hopewell.

Ton Hoffning Woolrow Wilson Aid Kaiser Logs von Byieans Carroll County E. J. Hyatt Mordow Eley Aid Hell Cotten Neloy Huffman Lowell FL. Hulfan Elnh Mr. Hen Hyatt Hopewell

Community Notes From Local Visitations and Ills

Center Mra W Rivers and children from below Clem visited her brother H B K Buller and family Sunday night. Arvelli Widson from Carrollton visited sister Mra Ephiam Gladney Saturday night and Sunday. Sybil Fate, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Fate, is very sick with fever. Mr Marion Jordan suffers with miners. Mr Bill Gilley died Monday and will be buried today at the family stave yard in New home. Missy Mae Dyer from Carrollton invited New unt, Mrs Advan Borders, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr Gordon Crews from Nowy rape visited relatives. They plan to meet at Mt Men ant chotel on Wednesday before the fourth Sunday in July to clean off the.

Sybie Meo IL W. Pate Toruvers Midwon Mattie Lig Miro Mel Tom Landa Tig Place Lloyd A Williams Josy Piring D. A. Simpkins Wenry Stith Mra Ati Cook Bettie Driver Jordan Mary Simpkina Severn Matrow Borders Hely Jones Mix J.D. Driver Apent Saneay Wy Venth Cross Misa Lovell Knott Cook Eplicatin Kajott J. S. Wenth Mea Lyuth Mary Simpking Vib Crook Coal Coal. A Large Crowd Attended Fhe Wy la Seog Currale Fyew Kom Jdiea Clem Our Villa Stave Yard

Cemetery Work Day Draws Helpers From County Line

All who have loved ones buried there are urged to assist with clearing the grave area. Messrs John Bass and Robert Camy from County Line visited friends here Sunday.

John Bass Robert Camy County Line Hero Srnulay

Fire destroys Oak Ridge home and outbuildings

A fire swept through the Oak Ridge area destroying Mr W L Little’s home and several outbuildings including a Hindu yelling Hoover barn with little salvage. The community notes the loss alongside personal tidings such as Jethro Shoemake killed in action in France and visits among local residents.

Antioch Canning Club Meeting Note

The Antioch Canning Club will meet Monday afternoon at the schoolhouse on July 8. Members hope Mrs Whatley can attend and encourage their work. Most girls have planted their tenth. Mrs Whatley visited the club last Tuesday afternoon and was enjoyed. Best regards to Mrs Whatley from the secretary.

Mra Whatley Pirla Mrs. Whatley

Carrollton Patch Seeks Votes Amid River Talk and War News

A Carrollton letter from July 1 1918 laments light showers delaying farm work yet applauds timely aid from Miss Hunfee Caldwell and Newt Ballard’s family near Camp Gordon. It reflects wartime calls for service and voter participation, urging hold to primary rules and support for common governance amid national strain.

Community Notes From Shady Grove Section

Shady Grove updates report illness for Mrs. Wills Brown and mention upcoming recovery hopes. Local residents attended Abilene Institute singing and several families hosted visits, with multiple social calls noted among the Moore, Morgan, Field, and Kilgore households. A list of neighbors visiting kin and army service departure on the 28th is included, along with health improvements and social visits around Oak Mountain and nearby families.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Antioch United States Ain Harris Hardware Garage J. M. Merrell J. T. Veal Memoriam Buffalo News Smyrna Wayside—Heard Co Oak Ridge Antioch Canning Club Coure Hunfee Caldwell Newt Ballard Camp Gordon Anid Saouie Jone Tings Eliques Pris Marty Jet Thos Carroll Shady Grove Willie Mae Kelley Woner Shenielt Tinily Ail Doe Bhofield Alvin Moore Brhy John Morgan Sindy Millie Smjith Lon Kilgore Beatrice Grizaard Mos Annie McCarty Ariena Morgan Creel & Harper Jewelers and Optometrist Grandma
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