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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1917

Page

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Duty of Young Men Registered Under Selective Draft Rules

Adjutant General J Von Klolt Nash published the draft rules for registered men. Local and district boards oversee exemptions, red ink card numbers, and call for examinations. Watch board offices for posted order, notices, and deadlines for claims of exemption or discharge with simple forms and prescribed affidavits.

J. von Klolt Nash Georgia United States Enel Auch Bourda Emina Distret District Board

Government Seeks More Stenographers for Service

The United States Government calls for more stenographers and typewriters, both men and women, for Washington D C and regional posts. The Civil Service Commission urges qualified citizens to apply for examinations. departmental service candidates are certified for appointment and exams are graded promptly.

United States Washington D. C Mederal Areca Fehl Acrvica Ers Huld Necauaary U. 8 Civil Service Commission, Atelantielia

NAMES ENROLLED ON RED CROSS LIST AT CARROLLTON

One hundred sixty names enrolled for Red Cross work in Carrollton with $10100 in dues pledged and a $100 subscription to The Gross Magazine. No systematic canvass yet. many eligible residents have not joined. The list will be printed next week and readers urged to contribute through Rev. W. T. Tramby or Miss Naomi Jones to be included.

Carrollton TOL Gross Robert A. Gordon Thia W. T. Tramby Naomi Jone Ao

Large Crowds Attend H M Tyus Sale Daile

Large crowds attend the H M Tyus sale with enthusiasm and praise for the quality of merchandise. The sale continues daily until everything is sold as the business state remains active and the public is invited to participate.

H. M. Tyus M. Tyusysalé

Notice on third quarterly conference at Old Camp Ground Church

A notice announcing the third quarterly conference at the Old Camp Ground Church, to be held on the Saturday before the first Sunday in August. Attendees are urged to come and bring offerings and participate in the gathering.

Carrollon Ciraevit Old Camp Ground Eee Pvey Astor

Bankhead Highway plan aims to link Atlanta Birmingham Memphis

Pillngham Alabama July 14 The Bankhead Highway project progress is outlined with invitations to towns along the route from Atlanta to Birmingham to Memphis. Officials discuss a scouting party, a comprehensive map, and public receptions as civic groups mobilize to support the interstate road, with thousands of volunteers and motorists expected to participate.

Pillngham Ala Bankhead National Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Littiers Betton Vatown Bankhead Arlants Birningham Offisiais Ibhrés Gront Dingham Memphia J. A Szhuir Midat Prexidesti Plowman Birninghan Momphis Jefferson County Bankhead Highway Association Billingham

Judge Adamson Praised by Carroll County Delegates in Washington

In Washington, Carroll County leaders praised Judge William Charles Adamson as a leading Georgia statesman and the best example of congressional decency. The writer commends his approachability, common sense, and democratic habits, urging voters to consider true ability over local popularity when judging national leaders.

William D Upshaw Announces Senate Bid From Georgia

William D Upshaw declares his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Thomas W. Hardwick. He frames his bid as a principled, long committed public service fight, citing two decades in public life and a pledge to present a program of constructive measures and moral legislation to Georgia voters.

Georgia United States Senate Ton Valomas W. Hardwick Hardwick Dublin William D. Upsiaw

Poor Little Rich Girl at Bonita Tonight

The Bonita presents the expensive production Poor Little Rich Girl at a low price of 1.00 and 2.00. The show previously ran in other cities at higher prices and is scheduled for Friday at the Bonita.

Bonita The Opera House

Confederate reunion praised as far reaching

In Washington a speaker notes the crowd of Carroll county residents mingling with Senator Hoke Smith staffers and jokes about recognizing the congressman among delegates. He calls the Confederate reunion a dramatic success and predicts lasting influence as the marching veterans in grey parade past Pennsylvania Avenue, a moment to remember.

Ron Washington Judge Adrimeon Carroll Cubity Seneator Hoke Smith Carroll County Pennsylvania Avenue V. M. Hairston LaGrange

Pausey Set Pants Sale at 91.35

Men's summary pants advertised at 110 value now priced at 91.35 by PAUSETT TEN OENT CO.

Prominent Official Visits Carrollton in Schedule Talk

Benim G A of the Southern Railway visited Carrollton last Friday to confer with the mayor council bankers and business leaders about a timetable change for Birmingham Special No 30 between Birmingham and Washington D C The plan would advance Birmingham departure by 80 minutes to improve Atlanta connection but might complicate Central No 100 to Savannah The double tracking progress northeastward could shorten travel times and improve safety The visit marked his first to Carrollton and he urged residents to consider the broader benefit to travelers from Atlanta to Washington An all day Sacred Harp singing is planned at Whooping Creek church six miles southeast of Carrollton on the fifth Sunday in July with attendees asked to bring well filled baskets

Mer Benim Southern Railway Birmingham Ala Waahington Biringham Atelante Atlanta Hon Pec Atlante Charlotte N. C Ny Ole Atladta Washington Ate Tautu Carrollton Beam Carrolllton Whooping Creek Church

Mules Wanted in Carrollton at Johnsons Stable

A mule sale will be held at J. M. Johnsons stable in Carrollton on Thursday, July 28. Bradsvale Lawhon Mule and Horse Company promote the event as the last chance to sell mules under current inspection.

Carrollton J. M.johnson Bradsvale Lawhon Mule & Hohse Company

Revival at Center Point Opens Next Saturday

Center Point hosts a revival starting next Saturday with regular services led by Rev. W. A. Wells of Reapville. G. T. Ivey is the local pastor.

Center Point W. A. Wells Reapville G.T. Ivey

Violin for Base Bride Says Soldier Seeks Union

A soldier announces plans to wed his violin after being commissioned by the army and expecting to be called away soon. Dr B.E. Foster signs as the requester, indicating a personal notice of intended marriage amid military service.

DR. B. E, Foster

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