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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
5
A distant merchant learns of a vast clothing and footwear lot from a southern supplier. Every dollar’s worth will be offered in a large Friday May sale continuing through May end, promising strong bargains on 247 pairs of pants and thousands of dress shoes across styles and sizes.
The Liberty Loan drive targets Carroll County as districts including Roswell, Clem, Rowdon, Lowell, Villa Rica, and Temple race to meet quotas. With only Friday and Saturday left, citizens are urged to contribute from fifty dollars to push Carroll over the top.
Memorial Day events at the city hall featured patriotic songs led by Mr Dan Honen and Mrs Baskin speaking on Thrift Stamps, with the Confederate Cross of Honor given to Mrs W Meadows for Capt James Blalock’s wartime service. Rev John A May delivered the annual address, and a service flag was presented to the county. A barbecue followed the ceremonies as Annie Wheeler Chapter looked to next year.
A loss notice from Carrollton Georgia reports two five dollar bills missing likely dropped while making change. The owner identifies contact as Citizens Bank or G A McLendon of Carrollton Route 3 and provides a mailing address for pickup.
A farmer’s wife writes to urge national wartime economy by redeploying domestic workers to farms and sending nurses and maids to the field. She argues households must contribute, with all hands working from dawn to dinner, to feed soldiers and win the war, calling for universal effort.
Reports on Mrs. Newt Phillips recovering from pneumonia and Mr. Bill Strickland's feebleness. Mentions visits by Mn Lee Strickland of Moreland to her parents, and various neighbors from Cross Plains and Shady Grove sharing social gatherings, Sunday singing, and family visits through the week.
The Baptist Tabernacle announces guest preacher J M D Stallings for Sunday morning and night services. Sunday School starts at 10 AM, with revival energies noted. Afternoon meetings include Sunbeams at 2 PM, R A and G A groups at 2 PM, and a Ladies Missionary Society gathering Monday at 3 PM. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 PM led by Herman Vinwou on the subject Denying Our Lord.
Oak Ridge society notices report visits among families in Oak Grove and nearby areas. Names include Joss Carroll, Griffin, Dell Terrell, Thelma Ahdinger, Homer Shadinger, Leone Little, J. Reese, Tom Mute, C A Nix, Heekie Martin, Mattie and Ruby Bilson, Lois Nix, Oscar Pontevost, and G T Kyle. Several illness updates noted, with Mrs. Little and Miss Leone Little mentioned regarding medical care and appendicitis.
For Sale an entry listing a Shetland pony and an automobile. Includes seller initials D. A. Mandeville.
A note states a six week old Hampshire sow pig was stolen or missing from Doyal and Watson's Warehouse last Friday morning. The informer warns owners to check pen and notify W E Doyal immediately at the warehouse.
Six registered Dytoe Jersey pigs six weeks old listed for sale at Treadwell Carrollton Georgia. Item notes include farm origin and sale terms with contact details. Sale appears in a local classified style notice from Ri 4.
One 1916 Model Ford touring car for sale with new tires and shock absorbers. It runs well. Seller R. B. Meeks advertises the vehicle for immediate purchase.
Four cows for sale by R B Meeks. Can deliver any day. Call 511 for inquiries or potential exchange offers.
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