Carrollton Hosts Push for United States Bankhead Highway
Community leaders in Carrollton organize the Carroll County Bankhead Highway Association to back a Carrollton Bowdon route for a coast to coast federal aid highway. Delegations visit Atlanta, Bowdon and Villa Rica, with headquarters at First National Bank and broad public optimism for swift, united action.
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United States
Carrollton
Joen
Atlanta
Bowdon
Austell
Douglasville
Villa Rica
Heflin
Anniston
Th First National Bank Biuking
Raymond Rub- Nisen
Bowdar
Bowd
Alebuma Countty
Villa Tica
Southern Railway
Villa Area
London
Carroll County
McIntosh Reserve Chapter D. A. R. Meets May Third
McIntosh Reserve Chapter D. A. R. met at the Red Cross tea room on May 3 1917. The group planned to unveil a tablet on May 28 1917 placed by the chapter on the store brought from the McIntosh Reserve by Prof. Melson. They invited Hon. W. J Millican to speak and discussed papers on The South in the Navy of the Revolution and Southern Heroes by Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Simon ton. Refreshments followed with decorations of mowers and national colors.
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McIntosh Reserve
J. A. Ry
Red Cross
B. Meadows
Melson
W. 3. Millican
G. K. Henderson
A. 4. Simonton, Sr
Washington
Jefferson
L. C. Handeville
J. G. Brock
J. R.styles
John Vaughn
A. A. Stanton, Jr
J T. Bradley
Boykin
J. O. Newell
Hiram Cobb
L. C. Mandeville
Spence
Louise Meadows
S. Reese
National Society
John Lowrey, Jr
Uncle Sam's Honor Roll of Carroll County Volunteers
The document lists Carroll County residents recruited for military service with ranks mainly infantry and quartermaster posts. Names include HAMVEY ENTREKS, WILEY G OGLETREE, RAWNEY B DAVIS, PAUL C MULLINS, RICHARD I EDGEWORTH, HOMER W COOK, JAMES HOLLAND, JUDGE WH PERRY, WHALIAM PITTS, HUMENT G VEAL, etc. The list includes ANNIE F MAXWELL and NEGROES among the names.
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Carrell County Heey
Dave Jonnistert
Bradley
Hamvey Entreks
Wiley G. Ogletree
Rawney B. Davis
Paul ¢. Mullins
Richard I. Edgeworth
Homer W. Cook
James €. Holland
Judge WH. Perry
Whaliam Pitts
Hument G
Veal
Menry G. Loyvorn
George W. Coghhon
Vigil J
Hendri
William ©. Garner
James T. Morgan
Will H. Pope
Henry Loftin
Stuggle
LB Otwell
Paul G. Harper
Paul E. Pate
Tollue E. Duffey
Annie F. Maxwell
Georgia to Register Men for Military Census This Spring
Atlanta dispatch outlines how Georgia will conduct a state military census. County boards run by sheriffs will register volunteers and enforce cards sent from Washington. Registration opens after a presidential proclamation with penalties for noncompliance. draft date planning hinges on a pending military establishment bill.
Roop Building Repair Underway After Fire
The Roop building, destroyed by fire weeks ago, is being repaired with exterior walls left intact and interior first floor largely unchanged. Minor changes planned for the second story. the corner store once occupied by W. Q. Robinson & Co will be finished first and ready for occupancy as work hopes for rapid completion.
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W. Q. Robinson & Go
Mrs Emerine Davenport Dead at 81 in Mileldgeville
Mrs Amerine Davenport widow of the late Rev W L Davenport died suddenly at the state sanitarium in Mileldgeville on April 27 she was buried at the Methodist church in Clem on Sunday April 29 funeral services were led by Rev L H Green assisted by Nev TR A Freeman. The choir under C M Doster sang aptly before a large crowd attended her interment she was 81 years old a devoted Christian and a faithful stepmother.
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Amerine Davenport
W. L. Davenpor
State
Mileldgeville
Clem
L. H. Green
A. Freeman
C. M. Doster
Parker Cleveland Vows In Clem Ceremony At Pittman Home
Mr C H Cleveland son of Esquire H Cleveland and Miss Doyie Parker of Clem wed Rev A A Pittman at his Tanner street home on Saturday. They depart for Lime Branch to visit the groom's parents then return to Clem. The bride is daughter of J J Parker. The couple plan to reside in Clem.
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C. H. Cleveland
Doyie Parker
Clem
Carrollt
A. A. Pittman
Tanner Street
Lime Branch
Mr. Cleveland
Esquire
H. ©. Cleveland
Polk County
Cleveland
J. J. Parker
Conscription Age Fixed Between 21 and 31
The draft age is set at 21 to 31 for Valle States troops. Men may need to register within 30 days as the bill likely passes by Saturday. Drafting the next army units could begin soon with weeks between registration and draft list announcements. The summer could see about half a million new troops mobilized.
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Valle
Walter Sykes Dies at Villa Rica After Illness
Walter Sykes aged 27 died at his home in Villa Rica after ailing illness. He was son of Postmaster T. F. Sykes of Villa Allen and leaves a wife. A Mason and member of a lodge, he was buried with Masonic honors. many Masons and friends from Carrollton attended.
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Walter Sykes
Tony
Sykes
T. F. Sykes
Villa Alen
Gare Roliton Todge
Carrollton
Feneral
Stores Close At 6 30 PM Various Shops Urge Early Shopping
Town stores announce new hours starting May 1 to close at 6 30 pm encouraging shoppers to arrive early. Clerks including many women need rest, family care, and time for home duties before closing.
Birth of a Nation shown as epic historical drama
The Birth of a Nation is praised as a master epic directed by W Griffith and staged with lifelike realism. Audiences are captivated by rapid action, grand scenes, and emotional impact. Two daily showings set for 9:00 and 8:15 p.m. at the Auditorium.
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W. GriMith
United States
April Wars Across the Years
The piece notes wars beginning in April across eras from the American Revolution to World War I. It claims April marks start of multiple conflicts including the Black Hawk, Mexican, Civil, Spanish-American, and German wars, suggesting a recurring season of bloodshed.
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Mexico
Spain
Germany
United Doctors Come to Carrollton Georgia for One Day Only
United Doctors specialists visit Carrollton Georgia on Friday May th 1917 for a one day clinic at Clifton Parlor from 9 a m to 8 p m. They advertise free service and claim expertise in chronic disease treatment without operation touching organs including blood liver lungs stomach and kidneys.
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United Doctors
Canrollton
Georgia
Clifton
Sulte
Cleveland
Ohio
Jurors Drawn for Carroll October Term Grand Jury
Carroll Superior Court releases names for October term grand jury and jury first and second weeks. Members listed include WeFing We Richarda Hirock Marg yer and T. Hy von. The jurors span multiple days with a large roster of individuals.
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Carroll Superior Court
Grand Jury
WeFing
We Richarda
I A. Hirock
V. H. Theates
Lon
Ladmsnan
T. Hy von
K. Geakie Marg
W.O. Tennings
H. Marr
G. Weiger
V. A. Gyey
de Aan
Gmder
T. S. Anmeites
T. Co. Anders
Kang
Bewis
CT. McLenton
Ny Ged
G. B. Upchurch
P. Kew
de He Mabinson
Ty Upchuren
Ot . Styles
Fowler
Tottin
Alk Sneuil
We BR
Yours
Joh Copeland
B. Thaverse
Hobinson, Jr
Mold
Weog
Barris
Brews
Jones
Wi Th Pelee
F. Window
T. C. Ee O. Rutledge
P Willams
Hishards
Tin
Confidence that U boat menace will be overcome
Washington May 9 Rear Admiral Sir Dudley R S DeChair of the British mission expressed confidence that the submarine menace will be met by British and American invention or by combined navies. He said Britain’s inventions encourage him to hope the necessary antidote to the submarine will be found.
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Washington
Dudley R. S. DeChair
Ene
Hm Toinigh
Carrollton Fire Dept Medal Winners Laud Oratory Hope
The gold medalists from Carrollton Fire Department express gratitude for the medals and for the chance to develop oratory and elocution skills. Named winners include Eric Johnson, Talian Hoke Harms, Carrollton, and Miss Mary Candler Villa Rica, Miss Sarah Johnson A M School.
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Fire Department
Carrollton
Eric Johnson
Talian Hoke Harms
Mary Candler
Villa Rica
Sarah Johnson
A. & M. School
City Drug and Fitts Drug Stores Note Purchases
Notice states all notes and accounts due the City Drug Store and the Fitts Drug Store have been purchased by the undesigned. Urges immediate payment. Signed F. M. Camp.
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City Drug Store
Fitts Drug Store
F. M. Camp
Fitts
Carrollton Men Ordered to Report for Officers Training
Carrollton men were notified to report to Fort S. McPherson for officers training. The batch includes Noy Mandeville, Harry Turns, Newt Talled, and Nalph Meeks. Most were to report Wednesday or Thursday with Mallard W. Jeave staying until Sunday.
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Carrollton
Department
Alleluls
Miunta
Stelherteank
Noy ‘Mandeville
Harry Turns
Newt Talled
Nalph Meeks
Mr. Mallard W. Jeave
Mrs J N Pope Dies In Atlanta
Mrs J N Pope died in Atlanta on Tuesday. Her body was brought to Carrollton for burial in the city cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was at the First Baptist Church with Rev A M Dodd officiating. She was sixty two, leaving a daughter Mrs Emanuel Lees of Atlanta and a son Mr W Pope of Atlanta. Before marriage she was Miss Kinney of Sand Hill, this county. After marriage she lived in Carrollton for thirty years then moved to Atlanta six years ago.
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J .N. Pope
Atlante Turaday
Carrollton
Ely
A. M. Dodd
Tiane Kinney
Sand Hii
Atlante
Mayth Diner Irishes Potatoes From Garden Crop
In Carrotlton Mayth dwellers describe growing Irish potatoes from Maine seed on garden ground. Seed was stored in shallow boxes and sprouted before planting on the last day of February. Early frost led to covering vines with soil and harvesting after danger passed.
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Carrotlton
Florida
Maine
Gurdes
Ly K, Smith
Bankhead Highway scouting party plans route Birmingham to Memphis
The Bankhead Highway Association outlines starting a scouting tour from Atlanta to Birmingham to Memphis to determine the route. Officials seek county data on mileage, road conditions, bridges, fords, maintenance plans, guarantees, and readiness dates to inform the party before inspection.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hawkhead National Highway Association
Alianta
Memphis
J. A. Rountree
Hankhen National Highway Association
Aise
An Interesting Letter from The Mexican Border
W. B. Pittman recalls El Paso’s neighbor Juarez with vivid, rough portraits of life across the border. He describes Juarez’s history, dangers of border travel, ongoing civil strife among Villa Zapata Carranza factions, and the stark, crowded adobe homes of the peons.
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el Paso
Texas
Juaress Mexico
Rio Grande River
Mexico
Villa Bander
United States
Wall
Juarez
Meteo
Republe
Villa
Zapata
Carranza
Madera
Horta
Diz
Juarex
Hhier
U S A 5 Club Met After Noon With Miss Pearce
The U S A 5 Club met Saturday afternoon on College Street with Miss Antoinette Pearce. Attendees included Misses Lucy Cobb Mugelle Sox Runlee Upchurch Charlale Mae Holmes and Antoinette Pearce. Sewing was enjoyed. hostess served sandwiches and tea. Also advertised a practically new Canes One Columbus Survey with pole and shafts priced as a bargain at Carrollton Hardware Co or Ji T. Bradley.
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Antoinette Pearce
College Street
Lucy ,Cobb
Mugelle Sox
Runlee Upchurch
Charlale Mae Holmes
Columbus
Carrollton Hardware Co
Ji T. Bradley
Produce bringers urged to sell at market
A brief ad requests farmers to offer chickens butter and eggs for market price. It notes producers should see J. F. Morres and F. M. Camp to complete sale and asks for immediate payment.
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Cda
J. F. Morres
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Movement For Highway
Carrollton-Bow
Don
A. T. Jackson
Fford Richardson
IE Garnison
Son T. Newell
Hoy Pitts
Johnie J. Mall
Earl M. Allen
Wate
Executive Department
War Department
Bourda
State Board
Volunt Naried
Georgina
Harris
Wilson
Emerine Davenport
Parker
United
E. T. Meguine
FN. Kee
Bogas
G. HeDukes
H. S. Codsey
B. Wesley Moskin
Hughes
W. M. Chambers
W. D. Lumaden
W. H. Pitts
J. A. Cantrell
S. J. M. Merrell
Hls. Smith
H. F. Copeland
B. W. S. Hathcock
K. Hugh Gibbs
B. Levi Taylor
L. M. T. Earnest
M. F. J. Sharp
A. W. HO
E. Bazemore
W. Gray
G. Ti
Hendon
Frank Burton
J. Fuller
TD. Wester
J. Reid
M. K.P. Nixon
J. T. Wood
Burns
Ft, Mcmierson
MIS
Bankhead
Willo
Nike
oMeer
Shermin
Francisco Villa
Obregon
W. BR. Pittman
U. 8 A
CLUB
Chiz
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