Road Citation in Carroll County Public Road Proposal
Notice of application for a second class public road in Georgia Carroll County. Report found the road from state one west of the 1277th district through lands of George Snow to a private way. about a quarter mile long. If no objection by June first 1917, order to establish the road will be granted. W M Nobinson Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Carroll County
J. 2. Fowler
J. M. Lov Yern
Orth
S. Johnson
Ain
George Snow
W. M. Nobinson
Letter From Casper Holland From the Mexican Border
A 1917 letter from Casper Holland on the Mexican border reports travel to El Paso Texas May 9 1917. He describes dust heat and wind near the Rio Grande and guard arrangements with Mexican soldiers across the bridge. He notes raids feared, new American troops arriving, and underwhelming Mexican weaponry while hoping for news back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseen
Casper Mhotland
Paso
Texas
Rene
Rio Grande River
In Memoriam Mollie Todd Passes After Ill Health
Mollie Todd died on the night of May 14 1917 after a two month illness leaving a husband eight children and many relatives. She united with the Primitive Baptist church at nineteen and remained a faithful worker. The obituary notes her kindness and bright smile and offers comfort to the bereaved with biblical reflections about death and the promise of reunion. Written by Vera Mote on behalf of those who loved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Todd
Mollio
Mollie
Mollig
Primitive Baptist Church
Moth
Mother
Tom Watson Sees Germany's Finish In War Talk
In a Jeffersonian piece by Thos B Watson the writer argues Germany cannot win after massive losses and Allied mobilization. He cites five million German troops, exhausted people, and failed sea power as evidence victory is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. B. Watson
The
Jeffersonian
Germany
England
Hogland
Paris
France
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
United States
Device to Prevent Accidents at Grade Crossings
Green BD Pools clerk in Southern Railway depot Taylors 8 C claims major contribution to life conservation through a device to prevent automobile accidents at grade crossings. Inventor Poole explains the light sequence and a music box under the seat plays Navar My God to Thee as speed reaches 2 60 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Pools
Southern Railway
Taylors
8. C
Poole
Miller's Academy Hosts Local Debates And Visits
Miller's Academy and Bowdon Junction held a debate Saturday night with the resolution That the art of man is more attractive than the scenes of nature. The Miller's Academy side won. Several local visitors attended singing at Macedonia on Sunday and returned home after visits with Rowland and Samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree
Gladys Smith
Louella Bearden
Aaron Bearden
Macedonia
Mra. d. FP. Stephens
J. M. Hughyns
Bert Renin
Misa Inca Reagin
Simonton 'S Mill
J. W. A. Rowland
Wughons
W. W. Entrekin
C. GC. En
V. D. Whatley
C. 8. C. Society
Bowdon Junction
Aubjort
Miller
Academy
Hulett
Subscriptions Rise Yet Free Press Remains One Dollar
The notice urges renewal as prices rise across the board while the Free Press remains at one dollar per year. Readers are reminded and urged to renew promptly to continue receiving the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Free Press
Foley's Kidney Pills Praise From Mrs Wells
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina says Foley's Kidney Pills gave wonderful benefit. The testimonial notes overwork from house chores harms the kidneys and ages a person. Red Cross Drug Store Carrollton Georgia supplies the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Wells
BR. R
Rocky Mount
Foley
Red Cross Drug Store
Carrollton
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Creel & Harper Jewelers
Johnson Drug Co
Penn Mutual
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, of
Philadelphia
GEO. T
Bagley & Willett General Agents
Fourth National Bank
Atlanta
Casper Holland
Memoriam
God
Vera Mote
Mustang
Tom Watson
Miller’s Academy
Depot Street
Carrollton, Ga
Chas. Fong
Prop
Food For
Pure Foods
Armour
McCord-Stewart
Blue Ridge
Maxwell House
Carrollton Grocery Co
Chero-Cola
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