Witch Doctor of the Kentucky Mountains Visit
R Lee Sharpe visits Aunt Selina the witch of the mountains a notorious local healer. The account details her remedies charms and frontier methods from bone and herb cures to moonlit rituals and a pistol at her cabin door.
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R. Lee Sharpe
Witch Doctor
Kentucky Mountains
Croek
Selina Q
Mountains
Wolfa
Snake
Selina
Vika
Georgia
Celina
Frea Press
Seling
Reling
Bie
June 5 Named for Registration of All Boys
Washington May 20. Upon approving the act of congress the president issued a proclamation fixing next June 5 as the day for all males to appear for registration. All citizens or aliens aged 21 must register between 7 am and 9 pm. The proclamation adds medical and essential students to registrants and calls state and district boards to duty. About 800000 new fit for service expected. Alaska and Hawaii not named. registration day to be set later.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Athes
Columbia
Jorn
Arg Calleu
Quate Terly
Alaska
Upwall
Torto Rito
National Day of Worship Program May 30 1918 Carrollton
National Day of Worship announced for Thursday May 30 1918 with a morning program led by local ministers. President's proclamation cited. speakers include Rev J M Dodd and Rev 8 0 Parrivhy. Music by Harry Sheath and others. attendance urged and business to close between 10 and 11 oclock.
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United States
Carrollton
Ebniel
Ir. Wych Henderson
J. M. Dodd
Parrivhy
Mosws
Harry Sheath
Holdenronss
R. Robinson
C. T. Ivey
Gail
Roy
Hamby
111
Hearn
Steed Delivers Bowdon Literary Address to Towdon College
Hon E T Steed spoke to Towdon College graduates at Bowdon Tuesday night. About fourteen students graduated with an equal number of boys and girls present. Reports say Steed was at his best and drew many compliments from listeners.
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E.T. Steed
Towdon College
Bowdon
Steed
Miss Mary Hogan Dies After Illness at College Street Home
Miss Mary Hogan passed away Thursday morning at her parents’ home on College Street from pulmonary trouble. A popular young woman, she is survived by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hogan. Funeral to be held Friday afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.
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Mary Ho ‘Gan
College Street
Hogan
Dayrollton
G. A. Hogan
Notice to all persons regarding John Jackson
All persons are notified not to hire or harbor John Jackson a colored man under contract to work until the last of July 1918. He is about 30 or 85 years old of medium size black and weighs about 120 pounds. He worked with me last year J Henry Gaston Carrollton Ga R 4.
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John Jackson
J. Henry Gaston
Carrollten
300 Teachers to Be Here Next Week
About 300 school teachers from Carroll and surrounding counties will attend the annual teachers institute next week at the A. & M. campus. The event gathers educators for professional sessions and networking.
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Teachers Institute
Carroll
Countion
For Sale Used Chegalet Car by E B Martin JH
Slightly used Chevrolet advertised for sale by E B Martin at JH. Buyer is urged to contact the seller for details and availability.
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Chegalet
Chevrolet
List of Registrars to Fort Screven June Fifth Effort
A May morning list shows sworn registrars assisting in registration at Fort Screven and surrounding districts. The notice names Randall, Hogan, King, Jackson, Reynolds, and many others, detailing hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and urging precincts to prepare for the polling effort.
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Fort Screven
iFor
Cnl
Tames
Tlh Fia
Hedox
Hig Lan
Registerite Call Bf Port
Hatton to address Invalids Institute Monday
800 strong Aubers institute members will hear Mont Hatton a Canadian veteran and poet of the Princess Pot division recount experiences from the trevehos in France and the Boer War. Speaker Nolan will add his own remarks. The event is Monday the 27th at o clock p m at the A and M venue.
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Aes Deliv. M
Ashoal
Nolan
Liept
France
Nolap
Gov Catts Speaks at Tabernacle Church in Patriotism Message
Governor Sidney J. Catts of Florida spoke Wednesday evening at the Tabernacle Baptist church to more than a thousand people. He praised patriotism and preparedness, called himself an original character, and was warmly received by the audience. He stopped first to visit his son at Camp Wheeler in Macon, a captain in the 116th field artillery, then went to Atlanta to deliver the commencement sermon at Lanier University.
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Goveror
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
Ilere
Tabermacla Baptist
Camp Wheeler
Macon
116Th Field Artillery
Atlanta
Lanier University
Carrollton
Dr Charles Fitts Undergoes Operation
Dr Charles Fitts was carried to Atlanta Sunday where he underwent an operation and is proceeding reasonably well. Hundreds of friends here and elsewhere hope to see his recovery.
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Charles Fitts
Atlanta
Farms for Sale in South Georgia Berrien County
We have to offer 40 home sites farms and 28 large and small tracts, plus unimproved lands in Berrien County. Prices and full descriptions available from Buse, Jackson & Clary, Attorneys at Law, Nashville, Georgia.
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Berrien County
Buse, Jackson & Clary
Attorents At Law
Nashville
Georgia
Dean Announces For Senate Race
In this paper the announcement of Hon. H. G. Gainesville for the United States Senate to succeed the present incumbent, Hon. Thos W. Hardwick, is reported. The notice includes references to challenges directed at Harris Hartwick and Howard, outlining the challenger’s claims and the contest.
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H. G. Gainesville
Emergency Club Work enrollment for 1000 youth
Government asks Jackson and Mrs Whatley to enroll 1000 extra club members aged 6 to 18 to grow food or raise pigs and poultry. No records kept. send name and address to join or get details. Contact ED T. Jackson or Mrs V D Whatley at Carrollton, Ga.
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Jackson
Mra
V. D. Whatley
Washington
ED T. Jackson
Carrollton
Smith & Smith form Carrollton law partnership
Smith and Smith, Willis Smith and James TL. Smith, have formed a law partnership under the firm name Smith & Smith. The brothers came from Heard county and entered practice, achieving success. Col. Willis Smith serves his first term as solicitor of the city court of Carrollton.
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Smith
Gulf Refining Co to Subscribe $50 to Red Cross Drive
Gulf Refining Co. will subscribe 50 dollars to the Red Cross campaign. The check will be mailed to local agent Paul Shaefer next week.
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Gulf Refining Co
Gulf Refining Compa Company
Accord Red Corps
Paul Shaefer
Bazemore Named Carroll County Food Administrator
E. E. Bazemore has been appointed food administrator of Carroll County replacing J. P. Travis who resigned.
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E. E. Bazemore Food Administrator
E. E. Bazemore
Carroll County
J. P. Travis
Chalmers Cars Bring New Shipment to Local Agent
W. J. Webb announces arrival of a shipment of new Chalmers cars for inspection. The local agent invites the public to come view the latest models and consider purchases.
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Chalmers
W. J. Webb
Commencement at Carrollton High School Promotes Patriotism
The Carrollton High School commencement highlights patriotic work, a new military department, and a full senior class with no certificate pupils. Graduation Friday night features diplomas for twenty-some graduates, a $0.25 reception fee, and the play The Midsummer Night's Dream staged at city hall.
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Flet
Red Cross
High Schivol
A. J. Moncrief
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Auditurium
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Helen Burns
Ruble Burnett
Nellie Gray
Hloise Horrin
Nell Fate
Elgis Lavonn
Rallis Kate McGovirk
Norman Moore
Ethel Noll
Loyce Smith
Amma Strickland
Paline Stoyena
Kiug Stone
Lydia Tanner
Claude Baskin
Marion Hrodugx
Guy Cheney
Luther Cowart
Robert Era
Luther Horiwnan
Trying Hamrick
Wile Lio Johnson
Howell Jones
Kiefer Snead
Marion Broding
Emmia Strickland
Nell Hale
Wwowell Jones
Moore & Clemn Buy Big Stock In Atlanta At 50 Cents on Dollar
Moore and Clemn announce a large stock deal in Atlanta involving about 1200 pairs of shoes 500 dozen pairs of hose and other merchandise. The goods, owned by a drafted young man, were sold for about 50 cents on the dollar and will be offered to Carroll and surrounding counties at about half price. The May sale continues with bargains and marching ads urging readers to visit for low prices.
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Moore & Clemn
Atlanta
Harry Moore
Moore & Cleft
Moore & Clain
Carroll
Ira
Moore & Clein
Call for growers amid food stress at county agricultural office
Fr. T. Fackson County Agous invites any boy or girl to plant and grow food or feed items such as collards potatoes peas peanuts beans tomatoes corn chickens pigs and other listed crops. Enrollment is open with no race restrictions and aims to recruit at least several participants. Provide name and address to enroll in this effort during a period of food stress.
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Fr.t. Fackson
County
Agous
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