Kentucky Mountaineers and Moonshine Tales From R LEE SHARPE
R LEE SHARPE recalls a journey to Kentucky mountains visiting Caney Creek community with Mrs. Lloyd and J Com the Unafraid. He describes cabins, moonshine lore, mountain life, and the harsh isolation from civilization along with photos to accompany future magazine pieces.
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Colina
Absalom
Zious Hollow
Cabina
Kentucky
Mrs. Lloyd
Boston
Caney Creek
Free Press
Lloyd Haw
Carrollton
Sloane
R. Lee Sharpe
Bowdon Postmaster Examination Applicants Named
The Bowdon post office exam was held in this city Wednesday for applicants Miss Lucile Chambers and Messrs J. W. Hamil W. S. Johnson N. J. Warren J. A. Gladney and Chirles Lovvori.
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Bowdon
Lucile Chambers
J. W. Hamil
W. 8. Johnson
N. J. Warren
J. A. Gladney
Chirles Lovvori
Lee Reid's House Burns Near Bowdon
Lee Reid lost his house and household goods to a recent fire. He lived at Sockville near Bowdon.
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Lee Reid
Sockville
Bowdon
Mr W H Shaw Stricken With Apoplectic Stroke
Mr W H Shaw suffered an apoplectic stroke Wednesday afternoon while driving his car about three miles above Newnan. He and Mrs Shaw had been in Atlanta with their son Will to care for their mother. A boy later drove the vehicle to Newnan for medical aid. He is in critical condition at his sister's home. Mr and Mrs G C Cook visited.
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WW. H. Slaty
Atlanta
Mrs. Shaw
Will
Mr Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Newnan
Mra. G. C. Cook
Mr. Cook
Mr. Blow
Buffalo
Letter From the White House on Bond Purchases
Professor H. B. Adams reports a May 4 letter from the White House thanking Carrollton citizens for their twenty five supporters in the buys another bonds movement. Secretary Tumulty expresses appreciation for the response and urges continued participation.
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H. B. Adams
White House
Reaponsato
Carrollton
J. P
Moore & Clein's Big May Sale Ad Emphasizes Bargains
Moore & Clein advertise a big May sale with unteard-of bargains. The notice promises price matching and refunds the difference if a rival offers a lower price. The ad urges readers to shop at their store for savings.
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Moore & Clein
Lee S Trimble Elected Principal at Zion Seminary
At a trustees meeting of Zion Seminary Prof. Lee S Trimble was elected principal for the next scholastic year. During the past year he served as principal of the high school and was widely congratulated by friends on his promotion.
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Mr. Zion Seminary
Lee
Villa Rica Man Hurt in Automobile Collision
W. W. Gurr of Villa Rica was badly cut and treated for facial injuries after his car collided with a larger vehicle driven by a man named Young on the Mason and Turner road near Villa Rica. He was taken to Grady hospital late Tuesday night and left the hospital Wednesday morning.
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W. W. Gurr
Villa Rica
Grady Hospital
Lato
G. T. Gurr
Young
Mason and Turner Road
Gurr
Atlanta Journal
Fragmented lines echo an altered creed text
The readable fragments present a garbled version of an American creed referencing sovereignty, liberty, justice, and patriotism. It mentions devotion to country, constitution, flag, and national unity though with numerous transcription errors.
Appreciation for Liberty Loan effort by local groups
Acknowledges the cooperation of the Committee and Ladies Auxiliary Boy Scouts and banks and city authorities as Carroll County subscribes to the Third Liberty Loan, exceeding expectations by seventy one thousand dollars. Signed by A Lyle chairman.
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Ers
Posni County
Dr. W. L. Fitts Stricken By Stroke
On Friday morning Dr. W. L. Fitts suffered a stroke of paralysis. He is seriously ill and his friends are anxious about his condition.
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W. L. Fitts
Notice to withhold hiring for John Jackson in Carrollton
All persons are notified not to hire or harbor John Jackson a colored male under contract to work until July 1918. Age about 30 to 36, medium size, black, 120 pounds, last worked with men. J Henry Gaston Carrollton Ga R 4.
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John Jackson
Able
Hox
J. Henry Gaston
Carrollton
Successful Demonstration in Education at Mandeville Mills Club
After a two day session on May 9, the County Board of Education visited the Mandeville Mills School club and saw a lively home economics program. The eight girls and two boys wore selfmade uniforms and showcased handiwork, gardens, and 20 tenth acre plots proving the club’s impact on community uplift and rural schooling. Rural schools across Carroll County could benefit from similar projects, say officials and agents led by Mrs Whatley and Miss Darden.
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County Board of Education
Whatley
Mandeville Mills
Canning Club
Missen Darden
Aet
United States
Germany
County Board of F Education
Carroll
Feonontea
Milses Devdes
Mandeville Mills Club
County Board of Exloration
Lincoln Chautauqua Returns to Town Next Week
The Lincoln Chautauqua will be hosted here on the road beginning Sunday May 7 offering its full program. The event is the same popular series that pleased many last year and will be presented at Soo adil elsewhere, per the Free Press.
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Lincoln Chautauqua
Soo Adil
Free Press
Beall Meeks Secret Carrollton Wedding Confirmed
Miss Ruby Beall and Lieutenant Ralph Meeks wed secretly in Atlanta several weeks ago, with plans to announce after Miss Beall’s Ocilla music school closed. The bride is the daughter of Judge Beall. Meeks, long a Carrollton figure, resigned as city clerk to serve in the military.
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Ruby Beall
Ralph Meeks
Atlanta
Carrollton
Miss Beall
Ocilla
Meeks
Camp Gordon
Bride-Tobes
James Benll
A. Meeks
Carroll Free Press
Fiel Artillery
Fort Materson
Mra
Letter from France 1918 From a Soldier to His Mother
Bernard Fleming of the 4th Aero Squadron writes from Somewhere in France on a rainy April 14 1918. He expresses optimism about victory this year and gratitude for his mother role as support, describes morale and health, and sends regards to friends.
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France
America
United States
Bernard Fleming
Aero
Change of Schedule for Bre men Special
Schedule changes set the Bre men special to depart Carrollton at 7 10 Sunday morning, replacing the former 7 30 a m departure.
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Bremen
Carrollton
Retirement notice from J D Hamrick Ey Specialist
Card thanks friends and customers after 30 years in drug and jewelry business. He retires due to health but pledges to devote time to eye care from new office on Newton Street next to Chambers Restaurant, offering glasses at reasonable prices.
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Newnan Stroch
Atlanta
Newton Street
Chambers
J. D. Hamrick
Eys
Stray mule advertisement in Carrollton notice
A blue snail mule has wandered to a residence on upper Bowden road near Simonton’s mill in Carrollton. Owner may reclaim by paying for the advertisement and mule feed. contact W. J. Vaughan for details.
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W. J. Vaughan
Upper Bowden Road
Carrollton
Simonton
Red Cross Meeting Set for Carrollton May 14 2018
Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross calls a 3:00 p m meeting at the Red Cross room in the First National Bank building Carrollton Ga to complete chapter organization and committee appointments. Directors from warlouk branch chapters executive committees and officers will attend along with all members urged to attend to ensure proper recognition.
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Carroll County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
First National Bank
Carrollton
Ita
Dlap
Warlouk
Ofcors
Carroll‘ton
Comet
Reapcotfully
L. K, Smith
Carrofl County
Naomi Jones
Carroll County Puts County Over the Top in Liberty Loan Drive
Quieted after last week’s drive Carolillon and Carroll county secured over the top status in the Third Liberty Loan. Credit goes to all bond buyers for timely payments and safe savings. The campaign highlighted the value of War Bonds and Stamps nationwide.
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Carolillon
Carroll County
Bonda
Theitt
Twenty One Nations At War With Germany
Washington reports twenty one nations are at war with the central powers. Nations listed include Belgium, Japan, Montenegro, Husain, Serbia, China, Cuba, France, Portugal, Romania, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Liberia, Panama, San Marino, Siam, United States, Brazil, Guatemala, Nicaragua.
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Washington
Belgium
Japan
Montenegro
Husain
Serbia
China
Cuba
France
Portugal
Romania
Greece
Italy
Liberia
Panama
San Marino
Siam
United States
Brazil
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Dr Charles Fitts Advances From Illness
Dr Charles Fitts, longtime physician, is convalescing after a period of pneumonia. Local medical notes report improved health and gradual return to routine duties.
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Charles Fitts
Program Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the church. Devotional led by Mrs. J. T. Bradley. Minutes of last meeting reports of officers and committees. Leaflet Life Story of Mrs Campbell read by Mrs. BR. Foater. Vocal selections by Mrs. C. M Tanner and Miss Mary Lou New. Reading Power of the Gospel by Mrs. W. M. Meadows. Adjournment.
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Woman’s Misionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Affternoon
J. T. Bradey
Atumn
Baainees
Campbell
BR. B. Foater
M‘tanner
Mies
Mary Lou New
W. M. Meadows
State Singing Convention at Baptist Tabernacle May 11 12
The State Singing Convention will convene at the Tabernacle on Saturday and Sunday May 11 and 12 with noted singers expected. No Sunday School on the morning of May 12. Pastor will be home Sunday improved in health and an announcement on Sunday morning will detail Sunday night services. Bible Study Class meets final Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Bro. H P Robinson conducts Wednesday prayer service at 8 o'clock.
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Baptist Tabrenacle
Tabernacle
Carrollton
Bro
H. P. Robinson
Notice from Herrin Smith Co Settlement Offer
A firm asks customers to settle accounts promptly to avoid collection action. It urges immediate payment to prevent troubles and states old customers will not incur new costs. The notice emphasizes quick settlement with Herrin Smith Company.
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Herrin-Smith Co
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Atlants
Georgia
Lexington
Ashland
Beaver Creek
Ovedy
Lloyd Woul
Yonder Mountain
Kentucky Mountains
W. H. Shaw
Lee S. Trimble
A. Lyle
Thatrman
Aigu Comipit
Dr. Lee
M. J. Duggan
Beall—Meeks
Chas. Fitts
Woman’s Missionary Society
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