Future Soldiers Leave for Camp Gordon
A crowd at the depot bid farewell to white men from Carrollton and Carroll County who left on the 7:30 train for Camp Gordon in Atlanta. Relatives and sweethearts watched as the line of names listed included Robert and Lee Stepheny, Olin Leo Apence, Idus Morris, Marvin Tankalay, Hoy Raymond Fleming, Herman Vaughan, Tom Williamson, Clifton Toyea Martin, Walter Edmond Brewer, Earnest Hilton, Jodie Thomas Tyson, Paul Cobb, J B Bearden, and others from Carrollton Bowdon Villa Rica Whitesburg and Mt. Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Carroll County
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Robert
Lee Stepheny
Olin
Leo Apence
Let Jna
Robinson
Bowdon
Idus EB
Morris
Burwell
Joseph TM
Cansler
Whitesburg
Aliie Roy Tolmson
Elonor J
Buchanan
Oscar R
Crawford
Franklin 1
Joe Dayigan Nixon
Bowdon Juetion
Marvin Tankalay
Hoy
Raymond Fleming
Herman Lea Vaughan
Helle Griffs
Villa Rica
Tom W. Williamson
Charles M
Stovall
Teaspl
Rowhind O
Williams
Wac Bulvey
Little Anders
Bowden
Ovo
Wynens
Clifton Toyea Martin
Mt. Zion
Mawl Walrop
Ville Ri
Colored soldiers depart for Camp Gorton with white troops
A list shows colored soldiers leaving Monday at 7:30 for Camp Gorton. Names include Leon Powell Carrollton Wes Powell Carrollton Charley Toney Dixon Carrollton Gaines Askew Carrollton and many more from Carrollton Temple Villa Rica Whitesburg Bowdon and surrounding towns. They join the war effort buying Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps while ready to serve in France.
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France
Camp Gorton
Leon Powell
Carrollton
Wes Powell
Charley Toney Dixon
Gaines Askew
Will Basker
Fomer Arnold
Temple
Mavon Garrett
Claud Evans
John Kyte
Arthur Brown
Villa Rica
John Henry Willis
Whitesburg
Sam Hayes
Carrolton
Hugh McLendon
Perry Lynch
Collis Dougherty
Mineral
Hunter Elder
Clem
Dee Lee Hayes
Eddie Brown
Jessa Dixon
Arvey Dansbey
Amey Johnson
Waco
Lottie Deminick
Omatus Cato
Bowdon
Walter Hood
Carroll
Carroll County Board of Education Meets on May May
The Carroll County Board of Education will convene at the courthouse at ten o clock on Wednesday May to hear reports from State Rural School Agent M L Duggan and to discuss legally forming Carroll County into school districts. Citizens may attend to offer suggestions or objections and discuss a more efficient public school system. I K Smith president D W Whatley County Superintendent N L Duggan Rural School Agent Georgia Magnet 1818
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
I. K. Smith
Board of Education
D. Whatley
Belools
N. L
President Urges Million to Buy Bonds With Him
Washington May 1 President calls for 1,000,000 Americans to join a buy another bond campaign. He has already purchased all bonds he can and seeks $50 bonds on installment to reach a half billion dollars left. About 12,000,000 Americans have bought bonds so far.
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Washington
Secon
Dante
Spxtra
Toun
Federal Reserve Board
Alton J Hamrick Dies at Villa Rica
Alton J Hamrick died in Villa Rica on Tuesday after weeks of illness with fever as the immediate cause. He was 37 and buried Wednesday in the city cemetery. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church where he belonged, with Rev Spinks officiating. He leaves a wife and one child, seven brothers and two sisters. Surviving brothers are T M and CU M Hamrick of Douglas County, and sisters Mrs Leila Couteh of Villa Rica and Mrs Euln Banks of this city.
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My. Alton
Others Answer Their Country s Call
Four young men from Villa Rica Carrollton and surrounding towns are summoned for military service, to report Friday May 3 to Camp Gordon Atlanta. Names include Reuben Ve MeChing Clyde H Haynes Rube Lee Lancaster and Fred Outts with alternates Grover Cleveland Turner and Joseph R Aderhold. A second group leaves for Montgomery Alabama on May 7 for further processing.
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Carrollt
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Sheuteen Fag
Tudoohilo
Reuben Ve MeChing
Villa Rica
Clyde H. Haynes
Rube Lee Lancaster
Carrollton
Fred Outts
Birmingham
Grover Cleveland Turner
Waco
Joseph R. Aderhold
Temple
Montgomery
Ala
Captain Nash to Speak at Veal School House and Carrollton
Captain Nash of the 157th Depot Brigade Camp Gordon Bratch Athinta Ga will be in Carroll county Friday and Saturday to address Veal schoolhouse residents Friday afternoon and the public square at Carrollton Saturday afternoon. He is described as an entertaining speaker likely to draw large audiences.
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Nash
157Th Depot Brigade
Men Called to Service in Carroll County 1917 1918 Figures
The Carroll County draft tallies show 117 white and 53 colored men called in 1917, and 54 white and 78 colored inducted through May 1, 1918. Twenty one men were rejected at camps while 26 were deemed fit for limited service. Appeals remain undecided at district level. 220 registrants are Class T and not yet called. Local board docket lists 47 delinquents.
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Carroll County
Regiatranta
Georgia State Singing Convention at Carrollton May 11 and 12
The Georgia State Singing convention meets at Carrollton on Saturday and Sunday May 11 and 12. Delegates from distant districts will be cared for by a committee of entertainment. Attendees are asked to bring tuneh baskets as no public dining will be on grounds. Prominent singers are expected, including Samuel W. Beasley Wy and Mullins Ch'in.
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Georgia
Carrollton
Samuel W. Bease
Mullins Ch
Meeting of Carrollton School Commissioners 1918
Carrollton Georgia board met in called session at city hall at 7:00 p m. Minutes from last meeting read and approved. Superintendent reported good school conditions and that Junior Red Cross enrollment is complete. Plan to admit students by tickets discussed, with further written report next meeting. High school boys may attend Newnan meet April 18 with parental permission. Visiting committee appointed last month to inspect schools. Superintendent and high school teachers may attend Georgia Teachers Association meeting April 23, 24, 27 in Savannah. Salary committee recommended next year’s salaries and pay terms including monthly schedules and penalties for resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Tt. B. Adams
Hoe
Red Cross
Atudent Mi
Atudents
Newnan
Snme
Georgia Teneliert Association
Rayanunh
My. Snead
Speaking and Barbecue Hon. Murphy Candler Event
Hon Murphy Candler will speak on May 4 at 12 o'clock at Vila Rion to support the Third Liberty Loan. A barbecue will follow to aid the Red Cross. Invitations extend to all, with notes about substitute teachers and daily pay details. Committee members include H B Adams A K Snead I J Brock and secretary L K Smith.
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C. Murphy Candler
Vila Rion
Carroll County Victory Flag Fund Appeal Report
A fragmented appeal urges residents to support a county quota of ity Bonds to secure a special treatment and boost morale as workers react to the boys marching home. The note questions readers whether their response will help “old Carroll” reach the target.
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Homs
C&i
The Importance of Army Y M C A
In London and provinces the Y M C A work is described as a vital religious opportunity. Pastor D W E Porter from Atlanta and local Georgia Baptist Convention leaders emphasize the Army Y M C A's role as a great force for good and spiritual aid during ten days of activity.
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Dwe A. Porter
Taptat Fel
Atlanta
Georgia Baptist Conaweny J'Thy Army
M. C
London
Dri/Sam Brock Promoted for Surgical Advance
Rumor suggests from lieutenant to captain promotion for Dri Sam Brock by Burgenn General. He is credited with a new basic principle of dressing and anesthesia boosting surgical tech, earning the honor after joining the first hospital unit from America to Fidmee with Dr George W. Orile. Carrollton kin expect more honors for the Carrollite Brock family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lst
Brock
Amit
America
Fidmee
Clevelauidt
George
Where Do You Stand Bond Lists March Your County
It is suggested that after the bond subscription closes two lists appear in county papers. One list names business and professional men who supported the government by buying bonds. The other lists those who declined to support the government. Which list will you be on.
Interesting Letter on Potato Houses in Moultrie Ga
A 1914 letter from Tom V. L. Colter discusses potato house construction and operation in Moultrie Georgia. He notes eight houses, issues with small yields, and rot from diseased potatoes, but cites profitable results with buy-in costs and selling prices. The writer urges local businessmen to invest, citing a 10 percent dividend and potential capacity gains.
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Moultrie Ga
Docrun
Regilar
Sud
Tom V. L. Collter
Gala Day at Carrollton Memorial Exercises
A large turnout gathered in Carrollton last Friday for Memorial Day ceremonies led by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Honored speakers included Mr. Pai Thriev and Mr. nk Mii Chas Turner. county officials accepted the tribute, noting 438 county men served and seven fallen in battle. A procession along Alabama Street preceded a veterans’ dinner at Moore Opera House, with memory of the sixties and a tribute to fallen soldiers.
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Humdreds
Paoply
United Daughters of the
Cousul
Pai Thriev
Nk Mii Chas
J. Turner
Carrallton
Carroll County
Lonov
Hoya
Carrell County
Mos
W. M. Meadows
Buford
Boykin
Coltry
May
Alabama Street
Moore Opera House
Carrollton Clean-up Week Proclaimed by Mayor
The Civic Improvement Club urges citizens to observe Clean-up Week starting Monday May 6 in Carrollton. Residents should gather trash and debris from winter, burn combustibles on premises due to labor shortages, and use street wagons for remaining refuse. Mayor Flournoy signs the proclamation May 2, 1818.
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Carrollton
Civi Improvement Club
Arban
Ik W
Flournoy
Bowdon and Roopville Show Fine Spirit In Crisis
Bowdon and Roopville display strong community spirit during the current crisis. Borrow Hardware Co. window ads for Liberty Bonds and Red Cross are attractive, and Red Cross work room windows reflect local resolve. Both towns completed their April Atvoir surgical dressings quotas and continue commendable efforts.
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Borrow Hardware Co
Liberty Bonds
Red Cross
Bowdon
Roopville and
Atvoir
Lost Elgin 15 jewel wrist watch near Liberal
Lost on Monday evening between six and seven o clock a square wrist watch of Elgin 15 jewel. Reward offered by Walker P. Beck of the Fire Department.
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Jewel Elgin
Walker P. Beck
Closing Exercises of Farmers' High School
The closing exercises mark a new epoch for Carroll county amid consolidation of two schools into a new building. Despite a hard winter and sickness, enrolment remained strong, with 600 attendees, 69 musicians, and a drama performance. Revenue of over 76 dollars will fund new desks as the event proceeds smoothly and with forward education momentum.
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Carrall County
Kminl
Aalem
Victory
Carroll
Sayeraly
Maysie
W. R. Henderson
Carrotlton
Onygan
Agali Weiy
Carroll County Chapter Honored for Surgical Dressings Work
The Carroll County Chapter is honored as a leading unit for providing 2100 Tasterite Dressing Pada for May. Mrs John W Grant, Southern Division head, says the division will supply a number of elipharoe and urges local women to help prepare the garments to aid wounded soldiers on the front. Mes, W J Milligan supervises Surgical Dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
United Sates Army
John W. Grant
Mes
W. J. Milligan
Superyikor Surgical Drossingsy
Clean-Up Week Announces Georgia Civic Drive
General Clean-Up Week May 6 to 13 urges all Georgians to assist with the effort. Civic Club chairmen Emily J. Stylea, A Ty Powell, Ward 3 leader Mrs Roop, Ward 4 leader Mrs Walker Flournoy coordinate calls for volunteers and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Civic Club
J. R. Stylea
A. Ty Powell
Thetepyou
Drd Ward
C. E. Roop
Ath Warl
Walker Flour
Prize Waist for Best Young Lady Singer at Carrollton
Mr Peter Smith offers a silk crepe de Chine waist as a prize for the heat young lady singer at the Carrollton singing convention set for May 11 and 12. Contestants should report their names to Prof C B Mullins G W Fleming or M Doster who will arrange the time and venue of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Peter
Smith
C. BR. Mullins
G. W. Fleming
M. Doster
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President
Million
Alton J. Hamrick
of School Commissioners
College Street
Grammar
Januar A
Maple Street
Tanitor . Ti Fe
West View
Soriia
Tuacher
H. B. Adams
A. K. 8Nead
L. J. Brock
TBEAS
Carrollton Public Schools
L. K. Smith
Rh. BH. Adams, Voucher No. 7 March 2Nd, 1918, 8. J. Boykin & Sons
Voucher N . B
Ieil, Brooks
Voucher
Carrollton Electric Co
the Texas Company
Whatley
J. Brock
J. A. Mandeville
Y.M.C. A
Pratt
Standard’ Oil Company
Army
Dri
Sam Brock
Bowdon and Roopville
Farmers’ High School
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