Bankhead Highway Locating Trip Set For August
The Bankhead Highway association's executive committee met in Birmingham on July 6 to review routes from Atlanta to Memphis. An official locating party of ten, including government engineers and Senator Bankhead, will start August 14 from Atlanta, inspecting Cedartown Piedmont, Anniston, Tallapoona Haflin Southern rail route to Austell, Villa Rica Carrollton, Bowdon and Carroll County steps.
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Bankhead Highway Association
Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
Cedartown
U. S
Plowman
Bankhead
Rountree
Pioneer Citizen Doreis of Douglasville Dies at 80
Doreis, a Douglasville pioneer and Civil War veteran, died Sunday night after several days illness. Funeral held from the residence with Masons in charge and burial at the city cemetery. Survived by wife, three sons, four daughters, and a wide circle of friends. One son, W H Dorris, serves in the Crisp county legislature.
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Douglas Vills
al Abese
Rey
Atkinson
M. B. Church
South
Masons
Dorris
Caves
J. W W. Stone
L. C. Satterfield
Atlanta
Emma May Huffines
Mins Emme Dorris
Douglasville
W. H. Dorris
Cordela
Crisp County
Mesars
J. A
H. W. Dorrin
Joseph E. Johnston
Mail for Visitors Delayed Prompts Home Notification
The notice urges homeowners to inform the post office and city carriers when hosting visitors. By writing the guest’s name on a mail slip and requesting delivery to the home, mail and parcels should reach the house promptly.
Bonita Program For Next Week At The Theater
The Bonita schedule for next week lists Blanch Sweet in The Bi Joni Partner on Monday Dorothy Gish stars in Stage Struck and A Bachelor's Pun ish on Tuesday George Boban appears in The Marcellini Millions on Wednesday William Desmond performs The Last of the Ingrams and Dons in Qils in comedy Thursday Mary Pickford stars in Poor Little Rich Girl on Friday Clara Kimball Young headlines Love's Sunset on Saturday plus Slim Sam Merlin and Peggy Pearce in Villa of the Movies with Joel Royston also featured.
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William Desmond
the Ingrams
Dons
Riday
Mary Pickford
Clara Kimball Young
Negro Run Over and Killed by Bowdon Railway
Perry Simms a 25 year old black man was killed when a Bowdon railway night car ran over him near Mt Zion. He said an unknown man struck him on the head before he fell across the track and lay there an hour as the car approached. His body was taken to Mt Zion for burial.
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Perry Simms
Bowdon Railway Company
Simms
Ifa
Bowdon
Mt. Zion
Buring
Tyus Retires From Carrollton Mercantile Business
H M Tyus retires and places stock of dry goods notions clothing shoes hats and more in the hands of P F Smith for sale starting Saturday July 14 1917 at 9 am. The notice urges public to attend to save on every article.
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H. M. Tyne
Carrollton
John B. Stetson
P. F. Smith
Plot to Liberate Germans at Fort McPherson Uncovers Fence Breach
An apparent plot to free 417 German detainees at Fort McPherson emerged after guards found a cut wire barricade around the prisoners’ quarters. A hole large enough for a man’s body was located, and the on-duty seating officer was arrested. Authorities hunt for other suspects.
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Macon
George R. Brown Promoted to Second Lieutenant
George R. Brown is in the city for a few days and has just been promoted to Second Lieutenant in the regular army. He holds a commission and is visiting friends while awaiting orders from the War Department. He is receiving congratulations.
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George R. Brown
War Department
Maimed Soldiers Offered Reeducation By Red Cross Institute
Washington July 9 Maimed veterans will be offered reeducation in useful occupations at the Red Cross Institute in New York A fund to establish the program has begun with Jeremiah Milbanks New York donating 50 000 dollars as the first contribution.
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Washington
Red Cross Institute
New York
Jeremiah Milbanks
Rook Party Honors Miss Laudie Baskin at Bre men
Miss Charigie Mae Holmes hosted a rook party last Thursday night in Bremen to honor Miss Laudie Baskin. Guests included Miss Laudin Baskin Antionette Pearce Lucy Cobb and Masters Carl Stephens Wilmer Huff Bill Garrett and Wooten Snead then enjoyed a movie and salad course.
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Charigie Mae Holmes
Laudie Baskin
Bremen
Laudin Baskin
Antionette Pearce
Lucy Cobb
Masters Carl Stephens
Wilmer Huff
Bill Garrett
Wooten Snead
Henry B. Walthall at Bonita in The Misleading Lady
Henry B. Walthall, famed for The Birth of a Nation, will draw crowds today at the Bonita in The Misleading Lady a five reel K E eight five feature Regular admission 5 and 10c.
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Henry B. Walthall
Bonita
For Sale Good Milch Cow Apply to J O Mullenix
For sale a milch cow listed by J. O. Mullenix at No 6 Rome Street. Call or visit for details and price.
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J. O
Mullenix
Rome
Soldier Boy Columbus Johnson Resting in Tallapoosa Church
Columbus Johnson 29 died from head injuries after falling from a horse July 4 near Fort Oglethorpe. Bodies brought to Carrollton, buried Wednesday at Tallapoosa Church. Survived by Braswell and others. service led by Sergeant George B Kodhno. He served as War Prison Guard in Company 3 ... His friends and army comrades remember him as a gentleman.
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Columbus Johnson
Fort Oglethorpe
Carrollton
Chattanooga
Fulton Banks
Saregeant
Charlie Moore
Gen
W. Koehne
Tallapoosa Church
Burs
Nequal Granges
George B. Kodhno
Ma Whilu
Bdt
Sian Olimbus Johnson
Miller
Johnson
I County
Debby
Ber
Mexico
Fort Oglethorpa
Braswell
Colin Toh
Brecruiting Slows This Week in Carrollton Army Branch
Corporal Catron reports no recruits accepted this week marking the first period without applications in Carrollton. The text suggests most await draft outcomes. Just before press time Corporal Catron announced Emanuel Walker will join the infantry.
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Catron
Carrollton
Emanuel Walker
Infantry
Civic Club Meeting Scheduled for Thursday Afternoon
The Civic club will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon July 19 at four o'clock. A full attendance is requested with Mrs. J RB Styles as President and Mrs. E T Steed as Secretary.
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Civic Club
J, RB
Styles
E. T. Steed
Boy Scouts Report From Carrollton Hall Activities
The Boy Scouts announce completion of their hall and thank Carrollton residents for support. They describe a Friday hike to Williams bathing pool with a forty minute swim, praise Hugh Lee Baskin for learning to swim, and recall a Sunday church visit with Bro Hamby. They urge new boy joins and regular attendance to improve physically mentally morally and spiritually.
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Boy Scout
Carrollton
Williams
Hugh Lee Baskin
Cole Hill
Oliver Harrie
Bro. Hamby
Mr. Hamby
Nerves Home After Forty Years Separate reunion tale
A man named Murphy, aged about 40s, returns to Carrollton after forty years to meet his father and learn his mother’s status and a daughter born to his late wife. He discovers his wife had remarried and died, while his own child may be alive. A later note covers a city park playground opening. Community leaders invite all children to attend Friday afternoon for play and storytelling.
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Mary Lou New
Louise Breed
Corvins Hamrick
Leila Hankin
Nellie Lou Hamby
Kate Slade
Rozar
J. Z. Thompson
W. T. Hamby
Smaller Men to Be Admitted to the Army
Washington July 11. New army regulations lower the minimum weight from 120 to 110 pounds and the minimum height from five feet four inches to five feet one inch. The changes will allow thousands to enlist by draft or volunteer, expanding the regular Army and National Guard access.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
Regular Army
National Guard
Stage Struck! at Bonita presents Dorothy Gish in a girl’s journey
A country girl leaves home for the city chasing fame amid dangers of a rival boarding house. Dorothy Gish portrays her life and love as she faces disillusionment and thrilling experiences in Stage Struck. The Bonita engagement opens Tuesday.
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Utage
Dorothy Gish
Girla
Captain John Boatright Sickness Report
The Gateway reports Captain John P. Boatright has been very ill for several days with alarming fluctuations in condition. The popular captain, admired by many, had hoped for a rapid recovery and return to health.
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John Boatright
John P. Boatright
Bremen
For Trade 60 HP Cole Engine and Boiler for Car
Advertiser J L Kaylor seeks a 60 horsepower Cole engine and boiler in exchange for a suitable second hand automobile in good condition. The deal calls for a straight trade with no cash involved.
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J, L
Kaylor
Tote Your Own Bundle in Richmond War Economy Plan
Richmond July 6 The Retail Merchants Association of Richmond with non members backed a war time economy plan limiting deliveries to purchases of fifty cents or more after July 22 and restricting to two deliveries daily. The plan aims to cut living costs with many articles sold cheaper as grocers adjust to reduced deliveries.
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Richmond
Retail Merchants’ Association of
Red Cross Mass Meeting Attracts Carrollton Attendees
A large Red Cross mass meeting in Carrollton drew representative locals. Rev J B Gordon led prayers, with music by D L Hearn and Mrs L K Smith. Talks by Rev J M Dodd and Miss Naomi Jones, plus Milner explaining Red Cross work. One hundred twenty four applications for membership, with goals of 300 total. membership costs 1 dollar per year. The event framed the Red Cross as mercy and healing for soldiers.
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Hell Test Raunday
American Red Cross
Carrollton
J. B. Gordon
D. L. Hearn
L. K. Smith
J. M. Dodd
Naoml Jones
Mr. Milner
The
Grout
Charlsie Mae Holmes Entertains Friends in Bremen Georgia
Charlsie Mae Holmes entertained friends on Monday at her Bremen Georgia home. The decorated house featured flags in U S colors and silk flag place cards. Guests included Laudie Baskin Antoinette Pearse Lucy Cobb Lilian Powell May Puckett Mary Tanner Margaret Matthews from Atlanta and Wilmer Huff Bill Garrett Wooton Snead Joe Chambers Milton Smith Carl Stephens Maryin Foster Edward Dodd.
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Mias Charlsie Mae Holmes
Fin Baskin
Bremen
U. S
Get My Husband Word From Wife Of Slacker
A South Dakota wife writes to the war department saying Get my husband for your army He probably claims exemption due to a wife But he is useless and does not support me In the army they will either make a man or a corpse
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Washington
South Dakota
War Department
Frances Pentecost Dead After 神 Silent Life and Faith
Mrs Frances Pentecost died Monday at her son's home in Roopville aged about eighty four. She was a devoted New Lebanon Baptist member, widow of Joe Pentecost who fell in 1863 in Mississippi. Funeral services were held at New Lebanon church with a large assembly.
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N. Murphy
Jeff
Carroll
Ayphy
Lindale
Furphy
Hghter
J. W. Pentecost
Roopyiile
Frances
Jesus
New Lebanon Baptist Church
Joe Pentecost
Mississippi
New Lebanon
W. RB
Mule buyers seek sound mules in Carrollton
I will be in Carrollton Saturday the 4th to buy any class of good mules that are in sound condition and bound. Will pay fair prices for them. Ragsdale and Vaughn Horn.
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Carrollton
Suly
Lpd
Ragsdale & Vawhorn
More Sheep More Wool More Food
A call to boost sheep farming notes the global wool shortage and rising demand. It highlights Americans aging sheep stocks, urges citizens to start sheep clubs, and cites the Bradley Knitting Company of Delavan Wisconsin distributing flocks and a guide to sheep raising.
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America
Patriotis Amer
Agricultural College
Bradley Knitting Company
Delavan
Wisconsin
United States
Anthony Gould
Bradley
Willing to Help the Caul to Aid Soldiers Palm Wristlets
A Carroll County reader urges girls to craft palm of tead wristlets for soldiers crossing the Atlantic. The letter thanks the editor for the Prea Prows suggestion and calls on patriotic girls to contribute, easing mothers’ worry as winter approaches.
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McCarthy
Carroll County
Eugenin Yengor
Eye care visit by Dr EB Bringhurst in Carrollton
Dr EB Bringhurst, a neurologist and ophthalmologist, will be in Carrollton for one week starting July 16. He warns limited daily capacity and urges prompt visits to avoid missing the chance for first class eye treatment, noting high interest from a prior June visit.
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Carrollton
Bringhurst
First National Bank
Army Mules Wanted For Hudson Mule Co Sale
Couch of the Hudson Mule Co in Atlanta will be in Carrollton on Saturday July 1 to buy army mules. Mules must have good bones and be of medium age around 1000 pounds up. Stewart & Fleming's tables to buy mules for the army.
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Couch
Hudson Mule Co
Atlanta
Carrollton
Stewart & Fleming
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Bone
Blanch Sweet
George Boban
Marcellini
Bowdon Railway
FT. Mcpherson
George 8. Brown
Brecru
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City Park
RED Cross
Frances Pentecost
Bradley Knitting Co
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