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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
6
Dr Sam Brock writes from a hospital in France detailing convoy from New York to Liverpool, shipboard dangers, a British hospital takeover, and reception in England. He describes soldiers, wounds, medical care, tents, and a hopeful wait for news from home.
An editorial urges the American people to mobilize resources to avert dangers of over prosperity and idleness. It argues national effort can avert disaster, praising heroes who die for the country and stressing the need to redirect toward a broader, saner life.
The Caledonian liner was sunk by a torpedo in the Mediterranean in June. Fifty one persons were lost and eighty were saved according to a Monday night announcement by authorities.
A large crowd attended a Sunday service at Miller's Academy followed by a social gathering. Guests included Annie and Novia Powell of Barge, Mr. and Mrs. Q. C. Entrekin, Brook Coulson and family of Liberty, with many friends joining an evening of games and refreshments.
A Beulah ream supper hosted by Misa Oni Wiker attracted a large crowd Saturday. Many families and friends shared meals and visits across the community, including the Harwell, Widener, Arm strong, Carter, and Hubbard households. The text also notes ill health of a child in the Boyd family and several Monday gatherings at local homes.
On Inut Wednesday the 4th families from this community gathered at the Buffalo bridge near Mr. George Homner’s for a day of outing marred only by mud from the prior rain. Several visits note neighbors like Rev TA Griffin Gilet, Mr GT Lyle, and families from Carrallton and Oak Grove as they spent time with kin and friends across the area.
Miss Belk Gray was taken to Atlanta Sunday for an operation for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gray spent Sunday at Mr. Arthur Baxter's. Miss Irene Raskin has been very ill but is somewhat better. Oriy is expected to return home today from TaGrange where she was visiting her parents. Dewberry and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Walt Gray. Sunday Misses Minnie and Lillie Robin with Ruby Jacobs visited Miss Trene Baskin. Mr. and Mrs. Clove Morris visited Mrs. Lydia Thulin. Rev. J. M. D. Stillings filled his regular appointment there. Ward and family visited Mr. Gray and family Friday evening.
A string of visits and gatherings fills the weekend in the community. Miss Eula Duncan and Miss Rewhilr Cook share Saturday night. Mr De A Simpking hosts a large gathering. J. W. Potts and family and others spend Saturday with Mrs. Manda Burks. Numerous relatives travel and visit through the area including Cedartown visitor Miss Leala Daugherty and Mahiana trips.
Whitesburg residents Mr. and Mrs. WH Stephens of Bowion spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. doh Penn. Rev. JG Moody from Tennessee preached at Shiloh Vesday and Sunday with Mr. John Donn, Wilkow Harper, Mack and Wess Williamson visiting. Mrs. Cor Williamson joined Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Ellie Stone.
Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says two years ago he was nearly unable to move. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with straightening him out and relieving rheumatic pains and swollen muscles. Sold by Red Cross Drug Store in Carrollton Georgia.
Speaker Holder unveiled house committee assignments before adjournment. Col Joseph Hill Hall heads a key standing committee in Macon with Walter McDonald to chair the Academy for the Blind committee. New panels include state of the republic and drainage chaired by Grantlind and Cheney respectively. Senator Wohlwender of Muscogee becomes chair of constitutional amendments in the senate.
Norma Roosevelt, son of former President Theodore Roosevelt, received a cablogram offering a staff commission with the British army.
Local residents travel to Douglasville and Atlanta for speaking events and business. Rev. L. J. Hinesley and Rev. W. T. Dayton conduct services in Liberty. Families plan moves to Alabama US state and Florida visit plans noted. Prof. Carl Lon to teach a staging school in Liberty after the fourth Sunday in September.
A Tennessee woman Mia J. B. Gadd reports that after suffering pain on the left side she used Cardul a female tonic. She says one bottle helped, a second cured her, and years later no relapse, urging others to try Cardul for womanly troubles.
Secretary McAdoo appoints a committee of insurance company officials and notaries to advise the government on insuring lives of army navy and marine personnel. The panel includes George E. Ide Edward Dufield and Louis V. Butler. Plans cover death compensation injury indemnities rehabilitation and dependents allowances.
The report notes one cabinet member refused a federal post because he disliked the applicant’s face, a remark sparked by a friend involved in the petition. The controversy centers on the notion that the man’s face, not his character, determined the outcome.
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