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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1918

Page

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List of Young Men Called for Examination by Local Board

Local Board issues notice listing registrants to appear for examination. Schedule splits by days Monday through Friday with many names including Wm. Bryant Bradley, Andrew Cliff Carey, Dumah C. Williamson, Columbus Jackson, Oscar Hopgood, Zebley P. Triplett, Alvin Batchelor, Buxton Williams, Roy Pope, Homer Williams, and many others.

Bryant Bradley Andrew Cliff Carey Dumah C. Williamson Columbus Jackson Andrew B. Halu Benjamin A. Davis Oscar Hopgood Cdl Zebley P. Triplett Emery Akin Alvin Batchelor Buxton B. Williams Roy Pope Hewlett Hardaway Homer Lee Wiliams Olen Bunn Boyd Rellie B. Wallis Luther Mitchell Joe C. Gordon Charley J. McGouirk Homer Farmer Oscar Buna Griffis John Emory King Horace Oxford Bagwell Jamie Everett Teal John Barnes Roberts William David Phillips Ervin Yates William Murphy Pritchard Marion Thomas Fuller Walter Harper Frank J. Searcy Otis Dobbs Col Irvin Leon Spence Warner Muse Jeff Holcomb David Robertson Clyde Martin Lucius Wood Ronle McBray George Estora Driver Paul Oren Ivey Tiane C. Rogers Artiso E. McClendon Dee E. McClendon William Murray Digby Henry A. Pitts Walter Gaston Henry B. Reeves Robert E. Johnson

4000 Georgians to enter army between July 29 and August 11

Up to four thousand Georgia selectmen are to be inducted into the army between July 29 and August 11. Major Hoel B. Mallett, selective service official, announces calls including one for every doctor in class one, plus 500 white men and 2,350 negroes. Inductions occur July 29 at Camp Forrest with skilled tradesmen and guards. August 1–5 at Camp Wheeler for 3,350 negroes. August 1–10 for 500 white men at Fort Oglethorpe. August 11 at Fort Thomas for white men in class one.

Georgia Army Hoel B. Mallett Gamp Forrest Lytle Syracoat Camp Wheeler Vainy Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Fort Thomas United

A Big Secret Sale at Carrollton

A Carrollton merchant announces a big secret sale starting 9 a m Friday August 2 and continuing every business day during the month. The stock is a fresh fall lot offered at prices well below wholesale, with the reason kept secret by Mr Tytia and sales manager Mr Peter F Smith.

Carollton Tytia Peter F. Smith

School Holiday Declared for August 2 Across County

V. D. Whatley announces a holiday on Friday August 2 for all schools in the county so teachers and pupils may attend exercises at the A and M school. L. K. Smith chairs the board.

Comity L. K Smith V. D. Whatley

Liberty Bond Wound Found at Tacob'a Garage

BRYANT SMITH reports locating a $50.00 Liberty Bond at Tacob'a Garage. Owner must present or provide the serial number to reclaim the bond.

Bryant Smith

War Department Plans Return of American Dead

Washington reports the war department intends to bring home American soldiers’ remains after the war, though exact interment plans are uncertain. Adjutant General McCain notes remains are buried with honors and marked, with final interment to be decided and funded at public expense.

Washington, D.C France War Department Raleigh N. G Tuen Dudley Robbins McCain Ling Ephe United States America

Old Terrapin Survives Decades On Cantrell Farm

Story of a common dry land terrapin found on M. C. Cantrell’s Bowdon area farm in 1871. Shell dates mark 1871 1876 1902 and 1915 as the terrapin was carried to Carrollton for visits and photographed in 1902. Cantrell’s widow remains on the home place. the creature has lived in the area for four decades with years between sightings.

M. C. Cantrell Corbett Bowdon I. F. Cantrell Brodiax Cantrell W. M. Boynton

Wanted sow or bread for sale in 1918 ad period

Wanted sow or bread offered between April 13 and August 17. Buyers urged to send price. Advertiser notes owning two of the greatest boars in the Booth and seeks sows. Boars priced at 1,000 pounds for the two year old boar in flesh. other boar priced at 43, etc. Farm invites visits to see the boars. Mary go in our sple November 20, 1018. Joe A. Martin, Carrollton, Gis, RB.

Joe A. Martin Carrallton

W J Harris to Speak Here Next Wednesday July 31

Campaign note announces W J Harris and M Wil Harris to address voters in Carrollton at 8 PM on July 31. Harris, a candidate for office, will speak to residents of the county and nearby areas about the merits of his platform and seek voter support.

Ep. W. J. Harris Mm. Wil, Harris

Meeks Writes Letter from Fort Sill

A correspondent named Meeks sends a letter from Fort Sill Oklahoma dated July 14. He describes the post as fair and distant from Texas, notes heat and travel from Columbia, and mentions nearby towns Chickasha and Little Rock. He compares the country to North Georgia, praises scenery, and notes artillery practice and aviation interest while hoping to write again.

Ban Antoage Oklamot Texas Spartanburg Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Ti Chickasha

Croll Men Secure Exclusive Agency for Roofing Paints

J A Hearn and W J Barnes of Well have secured exclusive agency rights to Ablt Asbestos Roofing Paint from the Rapholt Asbestos Paint Company of Chicago. They cover Carroll Heard Hyson and Polk counties and also hold the exclusive agency for A L Rica Pondenint, touted as wonderful. All three men are well known in nearby counties.

J. A Hearn W. J. Barnes Ofiwell Chicago Carroll Heard Hyson and Polk Elo

Child Hurt By Falling Jar Spills Fruit Jar Incident

Four year old girl in Carrollton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Stewart, severely injured last week by a broken fruit jar. The shard pierced her mind and entered her kidney during the accident in the yard.

Tice Daugh Lée Stewart Carrollton

New Coal Dealer Qualified as Local Supplier

A new coal dealer is prepared to fill orders locally. The ad notes efficient delivery and readiness to serve the community, with emphasis on reliability and quick response times for coal needs.

Edel D. F. New

Mules Wanted Cones at Carrylites Saturday

Hudson Mule Co aims to buy war trade stock as Cones Ate will be in Carrylites Saturday with a sales display and deals on mules and related equipment.

Cones Hudson Mule Co Ate Carrylites Atéwart’ & Flemiitary O Buy War Wyley

Extension School to Be Held at A and M

County Agent announces a four day Extension School at Georgia A and M with lectures by James B. Downing and W. J. Nesbit. Sessions cover pig and corn clubs, stock judging, plant growth, soil improvement and farm management. Sessions run July 30 to August 2 with demonstrations and lunch encouraged. attendees urged to bring questions and neighbor boys.

Carrall County James B. Downing Georgia W. J. Nesbit Ealt T. Facebon

Tyue Promotes Phonographs and Grafonolas in Carrollton

H M Tyue of Carrollton offers Pershing’s remarkable phonograph record by Columbia and hundreds of latest Columbia records. He sells all sizes of Columbia Grafonolas at low prices. Hear demonstrations and shop for families lodges or Sunday schools when in town.

H. M. Tyue Carrollton Columbia Tyne Bny H, M Tyus

W O W Carrollton Hodge 109 to Unveil Monument

Notice states W O W Carrollton Hodge No 109 will unveil the monument of Soy HM EL McSwen at Pleowint View church near Mandeville Sunday afternoon August ath at 7 30 oclock All W O W are invited BR A Jolley C C

Carrollton Hodge No. 109 Soy EL McSwen Pleowint View Church Mande- Ville Hout Vitor BR. A. Jolley

Helton Blacksmith offers tire services and repairs

Say that you can get work done at listed prices or bring it to Helton Blacksmith. They shrink tires up to 2 inches for 50 cents, put on new tires same size for 60 cents, and offer new rubber tires for 13 dollars. A first class general repair shop run by H W Helton at Stewart's Wagon Yard.

Helton Blacksmith H.W. Helton

Dr Bringhurst to Hold Eye Clinic in Carrollton

Dr E Br inghurst will hold an eye work session in Carrollton on the 29th and the two following July days. The notice promises opportunities to receive eye care and treatment.

Carrollton DR. E Wringhurst

Pigs for sale at Corruliten public square

Duroc Jersey pigs offered for sale at Corruliten public square this Sunday at 2 p.m. The event invites interested buyers to inspect livestock and participate in the auction.

Duroc Jersey Pigs

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