Weather and Crop Conditions in Georgia
Georgia crops suffered under a hot dry week with drought widespread. Rain would greatly improve prospects for cotton, corn, peanuts, cane, and gardens while early wheat and peaches show promise. boll weevils and lice caused damage in southern counties and labor shortages hindered plowing and planting. Metrologist C. F. vor Herrmann notes favorable heat for harvest but warns of soil drying.
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Atlanta
C. F. Vor Herrman
Two White Convicts Escape From Carroll County Camp
Two white convicts named Robert Taylor and Roy Dickerson escaped from the Carroll County chain gang camp around midnight Saturday night. Dickerson, years old, was jailed in Mugeco ges county last November for burglary for five years and six months. Taylor, years old, from Crisp County, was sentenced in January for three years for bigamy. A reward of 100 is offered for each man.
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Robert Taylor
Roy Dickson
Carrol County
Dickerson
Mugecoges County
Taylor
Crisp Coupty
Moore & Clein's Tremendous Sale Opens Friday Morning
Moore and Clein announce a huge sale starting Friday morning June 10 in Carrollton. A large stock bought from Atlanta at sacrifice will be offered to Carroll County and surrounding areas. The proprietors warn profits will not be shared with buyers and urge people to inspect the two page advertisement for savings.
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Moore & Clein
Atlanta
Moore
Carrollton
Carroll County
Moore & Clain
Spence Announces Run for Georgia State Senate
Hon. John B. Spence of Lowell spoke in town on Monday and disclosed his plan to announce candidacy to represent the district in the Georgia State Senate.
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John R. Spence
Senate
John B. Spence
Lowell
Georgia
Summer Make Up Promoting Pupils In City Schools
Due to irregular attendance and sickness many pupils did not gain promotions. Those conditioned in one or more studies may make up work during the summer under instructors. Parents should contact me soon to receive guidance for fall promotion. Examinations will be held last week of vacation for those who have studied enough.
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Conmainder
Soldie
Pershing
Nims
America
Horse for Sale Well broke four-year-old gelding
One well broke four-year-old horse for sale listed by A L Katdor. Sound and all right, price 110 dollars. Contact mentions Will well for details.
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Sound
Allright
A. L. Katdor
Last Letter From Casper Holland Sent From France
Carrollton Ga June 8 1918 Editor Pree Preas prints long letter from James C Holland written after death in France May 4 1918. He describes trench life gas attacks shells and gas masks while delivering food to American troops and awaiting news from home. He recalls nights of fear and longing and asks for letters in return.
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Carrollton
James C. Holland
Noth
Mr G L Stewart Joins First National Bank as Teller
Mr G L Stewart has accepted a teller position at First National Bank and began duties June 1. He comes from Haralson County Bank in Buchanan where he served as cashier. Not a native of Gwinnett County, he studied at Perry-Rainey Institute in Auburn California with Roger Vand Lester Meeks. He and his wife and child will relocate to join him.
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G. L. Stewart
First National Bank
Stewart
Haralson County Bank
Buchanan
Gwinett County
Roger vand-Lester Meeks
Perry-Rainey Institute
Auburn
Summer School At the A M Instructs Teachers
The article extols a two week summer school at the A & M, urging teachers to attend institutes. It praises the splendid work and faculty, claiming lasting benefit for teachers and students, and urges continued advancement as schools open.
Tyus Hosts Big June Sample Sale At Public Square
A reliable firm buys thousands of dollars of new merchandise at about 50 cents on the dollar and offers it at marked prices in Tyus' Big June Sample Sale near Peoples Bank on Public Square. The event begins Saturday morning June 5 and runs through the balance of June while stock lasts. The goods are described as new, high quality, latest style, with deep discounts prompting eager crowds to shop for genuine economy.
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Carroallten
H. M. Tyus
Peoples Bank
Public Square
Tyas
Missing skirt in blue serge suit sent on approval
Our seller notes one dark blue French serge skirt from a suit set was overlooked after the vent was returned. The size 38 is requested to be returned to John W. Baskin & Co. due to an oversight.
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John W. Baskin & CO
Lost umbrella in Carrollton with golden handle
Missing umbrella reported in Carrollton Ga described as a valuable present with a golden handle. Return to Nellie Gray with reward offered.
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Carrollton
Nellie Gray
Mother's Letter From Her Boy No 9 (May 12 1918)
Letter from a U S Army Air Service officer to his mother dated May 12 1918 describes pride in service, desire to aid others, and gratitude for his mother’s influence. He expresses willingness to transfer only when beneficial, maintains health, and pledges to support fellow soldiers and victory.
Fourth District Sunday School Convention Program 1918
The Fourth District Sunday School Convention meets at Bethel Camp Ground on the fourth Sunday in June 1918. Order by President B Duncan includes devotional songs by the congregation, sermons by Rev G N Elliott, reports on enrollment and attendance, an address on Primary Work in Sunday School by Dr R W Jones, and election of officers. Executive committee signs the program: Co J Q Martin, R R Bishop, J J Thomas.
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Bethel Camp Ground
B. Duncan
Charister
W. E. Wallace
PW. Dimmock
G. N. Elliott
Nev
T. W. Dinwoock
Plena
R. W. Jones
Q. Martin
R. R. Bishop
J. J. Thomas
Safe Arrival Overseas for James Wallace and Willie Hilley
James Wallace reports landing safely overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces. Willie B. Hilley has also arrived safely overseas. The journeys across the deep carry anxiety but news of safe arrival is welcome for the hometown audience.
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James
Wallace
American Expeditionary Forces
Willie B. Hilley
Salem Fifth Sunday Singing and Sermon at Salem
An all day singing at Salem on the fifth Sunday in June. At eleven o’clock Rev Jey Lovyvorn will preach by special invitation. All cordially invited.
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Salem
Jey Lovyvorn
Strayed Pigs Reported Near Johnson's Garage in Carrolton
On Saturday evening a pair of pigs wandered from Johnson's Garage in Carrolton. A black male pig of 7 weeks and a red female pig of T weeks were last seen near a colored church at noon. Notify G H McRWEN at 094-3.
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Johnson
Carrolton
G. H. McRwen
Howard Addresses Saturday Audience On Senate Bid
Hon Wm Shehley Howard spoke in the courthouse Saturday afternoon before several hundred listeners. He discussed his candidacy to succeed Hon W Hardwick, praised government aid programs, and outlined his stewardship record. Introduced by Hon E T Steed, the speaker appeared in good spirit amid frequent applause.
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Wm. Shehley
Howard
William Sehley Howard
United States Senate
W. Hardwick
Court House
E. T Steed
Yenra
Rome District Meeting of W. M. S. in Carrollton
Rome District Watson's Missionary Society holds a three day gathering at the First Methodist Church in Carrollton June 18 to 15 with reports, inspirational talks, and a pageant Christ in America. Miss Mattie Timmons speaks on Christian Stewardship and other leaders discuss youth work and children’s programs. Public is invited.
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Rome
Watson's Missionary Society
Carrollton
Mattie Timmons
Vaunie Hutchernon
Canton
R. M. Btriplin
Atlanta
E. M. Tilley
Confer
J. N.mceachen
America
Carrollton Young People's Society
Theodosia Wales
Nee Sehicne
L. K. Smith
Carroll County Board Adopts Redistributing Plan
The Carroll County Board of Education met Tuesday and approved the minutes from last month. A key action was adopting a redistributing plan to create 44 school districts, replacing the previous number over a hundred, aiming for larger, locally situated schools to serve as lasting monuments to the builders.
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Board of Education
Carroll County
Belled Buzzard Dead Near Acworth Georgia
The famed belled buzzard reported across Georgia is dead. Howard Cheatham found the remains and bell on Judge N A Mortis's farm near Acworth Georgia. The bell and copper wire show long wear. The bones and bell will go to the Atlanta state museum.
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Acworth
Georgia
Howard Cheatham
N. A. Mortis
State Museum
Atlanta
Carroll County
I. N. Ingram Place
Little Tallapoosa River
Carrolton
E. E. Robinson
Tom Ingram
Will. Fuller
Cabbage with 16 Heads Reported by Morgan on Carrollton Route 4
Morgan residing on Carrollton route 4 reports a cabbage yielding sixteen matured firm heads. Nine of the Nende from this cabbage have been wed, seven remain which will be saved for good.
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BR. Morgan
Carrollton Route 4
Garrett Resigns as Note Teller for New Macon Bank
L. Garrett, longtime note teller at First National Bank, resigns to accept a teller position at Fourth National Bank in Macon. The move takes effect June 5 and he will immediately begin duties in Mason. Friends regret his departure but wish him success. Garrett’s family will stay here several more weeks.
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L. Garrett
First National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Maco
Mason
Carrollton
Iain
Garrett
Carroll Registration Figures Are Small
Reports from districts are sparse as about 70 registered at Carrollton. County total may reach around 200, a outcome seen as disappointing to some. Officials say efforts by the boys reduced registration.
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Carroll
Carrollton
Horry
Singing Fifth Sunday at Center School House
An old day singing is planned for the fifth Sunday in June at Center School House two miles below Clem. All are invited to attend.
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Center School House
Clem
Letter From France 1918 From Hulett H Richards to Dora Richards
A WWI era personal letter from Hulett H Richards in France to Miss Dora Richards dated May 1918. He describes long days and short nights, leisure options like writing home and visiting Y M C A plays, and shares observations on Belgium suffering and rationing. He asks for letters and mentions family relations and vehicles.
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Missy Dora Richards
Dora
Y. M
C. A
Belgium
Lister
Armorica
Ruby
Euster
Myrtie
Hulett H. Richards
City Court Sees Guilty Verdicts in Criminal Week
This week at City Court featured a string of criminal cases with most defendants found guilty. Two defendants were acquitted, and next week shifts to civil matters with the same jury panel serving again.
Local Legislation Introduced For Villa Rica Schools
Notice from Georgia General Assembly dated May 20, 1918 announces an act to amend prior statutes to authorize establish and maintain a system of public schools in Villa Rica Georgia. The measure seeks regulation support control and related provisions to implement the aid act and future school creations in the city. W M Tally BT AL signed the notice.
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General Assembly
State of Georgia
Seravion
Villk Kiea
Geotpiz
Enit
Villa Ries
W. M. Tally
BT. AL
Carrollton High School Alumni Reception Honors Class of 1918
The Carrollton High School Alumni Association hosted the Class of 1918 on May 31 at M C Mabry’s New Rome home. Decorations featured the flag and white daisy, with a spirit of patriotism. Officers elected include Erle Johnson president Jodie Gaston Robinson vice president Mina Nell Meadows secretary treasurer Nell Harman assistant treasurer.
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Carrollton
Alumniac Association
Carri
Migh Mabry Ie
Rome
Carrie Turner Cheney
Lauren Blalock Hyatt
W.W. Fitta
College Streah
Grouns
Carollton
Carorll County Unit Board
Council of National Defense
Miss Nell Harman
Patriotic Program for County Teachers
A suggested program for county teachers featuring a salute to the U S flag the American creed a moment of prayer for soldiers and sailors patriotic readings from The Battle Ling of Democracy patriotic songs and drills and a noted endorsement by Ed T Jackson chair and Georgia rural schools agent with approval by Bri M L Duggan counsel of nation defense seal roll unit.
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U. S
Allina
Wington
D. C
Republic
Rod Crow
ED T. Jackson
Committee of Education
Seal Roll County
Nation Defense
Bri M. L. Duggan
Georgia
Meeting Notice for Caroll Lodge No 68
All members of Caroll Lodge No 68 0. O. F. are requested to meet at the hall at 8 o'clock Monday evening June 10 for business of importance. 0. T HUBY N. G. J. M LYLE Pinnial Scot'y
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Caroll Lodge No
O. F
Huby
Lyle
Pinncial Scot
Carrollton Georgia Administrator Sale of Store on Depot Street
By order of the Ordinary of Carroll county Georgia there will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in July 1938 a brick store house and lot on Depot street in Carrollton with 22 feet frontage and 60 feet back. Property lies between the Hotel property of George Price estate and Bill Henson’s brick store, on the west by Georgia Price estate and east by Pot Street. Proceeds to pay debts and distribute to heirs of Scott Price deceased. CHAS H ARNOLD Administrator. Desansky & Boykin Attys.
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Georgia
Carroll County
Geor
Court House
Carrollton
Grorgid
Depot Street
George Price
Bill Henson
Georgia Price
Pot
Scott Price
Chas
H. Arnold
Desansiitll Borkin & Boykin
Attys
Home for Sale near University Town, College Park
Lamar Roads advertises a 4 room home with lot and barn on water works, asking 550 dollars for quick sale. Principal buyer urged to act now to save money.
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Casper Holland
France
Tam
Holland
First National
The
Lakeside
Cgeneral Hospital
F. E
Prange
Belled Buzzard
Barney L. Garrett
Macon
the High School Association
Ion Reception
O.F
Administrator's Sale
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