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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1918

Page

2

Classifieds Listing Of Houses And Rooms For Rent

A fragmented classified list shows multiple property entries with street addresses room counts and features. Entries include 800 Dixie 8-room houses with bath facilities 53% acres 9-room houses near schools and various other parcels across streets such as Maple Alabama Peachtree Stewart and Newnan.

Dixie South Alabama Peachtree Austin Stewart Rome Acres Newnan St. Closa Coleman Mandeville Maple Tomier Lima Longview Chandler Tanner

Kansas Boys in War Homefront Call to Register

A Kansas column urges all eligible men to register for military service and join the nation’s effort. It notes civilians plant and harvest, support the Sammies, and praises those aiding the war, with local notices of visits and accidents.

Union Catton Chopping Sets the Pace in Community

A large crowd attended singing at Center Sunday with Mrs. Mary Simpkins and daughter visiting. Tom Drake hosted Sunday night singing. Gladys Mona and Howard Jones visited Beckie and John Henry Driver for Center singing. David Simpkins stayed with Homer Hinesley in Cross Plains. Cliff Acre and Graydon Burks visited relatives and attended Bindy Grove singing.

Catton Center Mary Simpkins Spen Katie Lou Sands Tom Drake Gladys Mona Howard Jones Beckie John Henry Driver David Simpkins Homer Hinesley Cross Plains Mesars Cliff Acre Graydon Burks Acoy Temple Bindy Grove Sunny General Grasa Frank Terrell Oscar Burky Letn Brownis Williams Jim Gaston Tom Wynn E. L. Turner Old Carrollt Fro Terrell Eli Terrell Oak Ridge Messia Leg Delbert Williams Ovens Plains Owen Barks Alta Maud Turner W. L. Long J. H. Burks Beotha Jennings Maver Burks Roy Long John Bronwell Mamie Burks Our Villa Selma Long Nora McElroy Walter Reeves Carrollton Alta Maud Joyce Turner Missea Jewell Mayer Burks Rinday Earl Embry Hulett Earl Robinson Camips Oscar Jennings Nathan Jones H. GL. Turner

Antioch Community Notes On Cotton Harvest And Visits

Rural bulletin reports cutting cotton by all in the Antioch area. Mr Lee Reid and family visited Mr Charlie Adams and family on Sunday. Mrs Frank Crumbley and daughter Susie stayed with relatives. Grady Crumbley and family also mentioned.

Lee Reid Charlie Adams Frank Crumbley Susie Grady Crumbley Young Williamson Bremen Jake Walker Henry Ashmore Leona Garrett Barree Eason Husé Reagin Antioch Canning Gifl Misses Wettie Willie Albright Burwell Free Press

Carrollton Cotton Planting Progress and Local Visits

Community notes show cotton planting near completion in Carrollton Route 3. Local residents visiting relatives include Missy Mary Landa of Hayden Georgia and Mrs E Murphy, with multiple family-gathering visits by the Wallis, Wilson, Ward, and Davidson families. Grandpa Strickland is reported to be improving. Further social visits involve Ed Murphy, B Gordon and families, and Sallie Ward, among others.

Missy Mary Landa Hayden E. Murphy J. W. Wallis Messia Willie Sam Wilson Sallie Ward Clidie Wilson Cross Plains J. M. Davidson Kansas Grandpa Strickland Grandpa Strickland Is Getting Along Fine Again, Mr. and Mrs. Holman Carrollton Ed Murphy B. Gordon

Bowdon Junction Picnic Amid Incomplete Park

Bowdon Junction residents head to Heid Mountain for a Friday picnic as the park remains unfinished. Mrs Flora Adama of Alabama spent the weekend with Mrs H M Parker. Mr Ernest Elder of Birmingham visited on Sunday.

Bowdon Junction Heid Mountain Flora Adama Alabama H. M. Parker Ernest Elder Birmingham

Singing at Smyrnia Sunday Afternoon

Reports of a successful singing at Smyrnia with Mr and Mrs Earnest Mrs Wallace Miss Pierge Rei and Mr Reid. Local residents visited family members in town and nearby areas. Teachers from the community will attend the normal at the Av& M next week with several listed names.

Smyrnia J. J. Earnest W. M. Wallace Pierge Rei Prank Reid John Bartlett Adlutia South Georgia Damerist Harnest Atlanta Steve Parker Bureness High Point J.T. Jackson Carrollton Dacksin Bertha Parker Mora Adams Bowdon Hand Rey Ratnest M. P Av& M Dameriat Bares Mabel Buriest Tronn Hold

Local Social News and Church Singers Invite Guests

Miss Alma Gladney and Buin Mae visited Miss Lillie Hheeves last Tuesday. Mr J H Driver is improving. J H Driver Leonard Reaves Reboccn Driver and Lilie Reaves visited Lil lig Callie and Wreath Dayis Sunday. Next Sunday after noon there is a regular singing with promises of visitors. bring your Harp.

Alma Gladney Buin Mae Lillie Hheeves Menars J. Hf Leonard Reaves Reboccn Lilie Reaves Lillig Callie Wreath

Death by lightning and local losses in Carrollton area

Carrollton reports the death of Miss Lively, 17, after a May 28 lightning strike near Joke, Ga. The Lively family and friends express deep sorrow and faith, with condolences to Rich Lively and his new wife Alice Fuller. A separate electricity-related fatality near Bowdon is noted, along with storm damage and crops. Neighbors include Wesley Ballard, G. W. Caldwell, George Brock, and Paul Caldwell who has volunteered for military service.

Dear Brea Press Miss Lively B.A. Lively Rich Lively Alice Fuller Rich Bettie Burnett Bowdon Weasley Ballard G. W. Caldwell George Brock George Muller Lancaster Mr. Morrow Wesley Ballard George Caldwell Paul Caldwell

Pleasant Hill Social Notes From Carrollton Area

Pleasant Hill residents report visits and family updates as locals including Bet Taylor, Percy Parker, and the Castlemans gather with kin in Carrollton and Cross Plains. Sick and recovering individuals are noted and several trips to Atlanta and nearby towns are mentioned.

Oak Mountain community notes of visits and gatherings

Local residents record a weekend of family visits quilting and singing events in Oak Mountain. Many names appear visiting relatives and attending social gatherings at homes and churches, with several trips to Carrollton Newnan and nearby towns noted.

Antioch Canning Club Meeting Planned for Saturday

The Antioch Canning Club reports a meeting scheduled for next Saturday afternoon with Miqsea Nettitv and Willie Atbright. Mrs. V. D. Whatley is invited to attend and offer encouragement to the group. Secretary of Canning Club.

Tha Canting Club Miqsea Nettitv Willie Atbright V. D. Whatley Ganning Club

Seed offer from Tenn Valley Seed Co Albany Ga

Potato plants Porto Rites Dooleys Nancys Triumphs 100 for 85 cents 500 1.75 1000 for 43.00 postpaid No plantas by express Pepper and Tomato plants same price as potatoes Fancy mixed Sundown pressed seed 450 1 pound postpaid Miller Velvet Beans Peas Sorghum Cork for sale Itgetaem lice killer 25 cents pound five pounds for 100 dollars Tenn Valley Seed Co Albany Ga

Porto Rites Express Tenn Valley Seed CO Atinnys Albany

For Sale Sugar Drip Sump 1001 Gallon Unit

Classified notice offers a sugar drip sump of about 1001 gallons for sale at two cents per quart. Delivery available in Carrollton. Contact M20 Ltd via phone 944-11 for details.

Carrollton McLendon

Tomato Plants Available for Rent at Carrollton Ga

James H. Turner of Carrollton Georgia advertises thirty five tomato plants per one hundred postpaid.

James H. Turner Carrollton

Ancient vegetable tonic marketed as blood purifier

The advertisement touts S. S. S. as a long trusted blood purifier made from vegetables. It claims druggists endorse it, promises free medical advice from a Swift Specific Co. Medical Director, and emphasizes decades of sales history as proof of reliability.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlants

Rubber Imports Tap Rubber Shortage Warns

Take Care of Your Tires notes ships previously carrying rubber from Sumatra and Brazil are reassigned to active transport. The remaining capacity to bring rubber into the country is described as extremely limited.

Sumatra Brazil

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