Speakers named for Fourth Liberty Loan drive in Carrollton
County chairman announces a long list of speakers across Carrollton Villa Rica Temple Mt. Zion Bowdon and Roopville for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. Names include E T Stood S Holderness Willis Smith J B Smith Rev W T Hamby Rev J F Bryce Leon Hood J M Moore and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Liberty Loan
E. T. Stood
Carrollton
E. Roop
S. Holderness
Mf. Boykin
U. Boykin
Willis Smith
H. C. Strickland
GL. Smith
K. Smith
Carrolton
J. Bmith
Carollton
W. R. Robinson
James Beall
T. M. Hamrick
J. A. Mandeville
Q. K. Henderson
W. T. Hamby
W. R. Wonderson
Ray
J. M. Dodd
R. D. Jackson
Donald Jackson
T.J. Brannon
Villa Rica
J. M. Moore
J. H. Hudson
W. H. Howells
Connelly
E. L. Connell
Temple
H. T. Williams
J. F. Bryce
Leon Hood
Carolton
Mandeville
A. A. Pittman
Bowdon Junction
W. T. Morris
Mt. Zion
Lee
Trimble
Burrow
Bowdon
Reaven
L. Moore
W. P. Cumbie
J. T. Gibson
Roopville
Barolltony Gt Com 'S
Hte
Carolston
Route 1
W. J. Millican
Water rate increases approved by city commission
The Mayor and City Council authorize the Water and Light Commission to raise water prices from September 1. Power costs have risen forty to fifty percent and chemicals at least one hundred percent. Monthly allowances drop to 300 cubic feet and minimum charges set at $1.33 with the discount to be fixed at the next commission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Light Commission
Commission, Water and Light Commission
The Scout Trail at Our Net Meeting
More than twenty boys attended the Net meeting with new members joining. Major Graybill was elected Scout Master and quickly easing into duties. A camp at Hay's Mill was approved for next Friday with several Tenderfoot Scouts aiming to qualify soon. Patrol Leader Dodd impressed in the Tenderfoot work and the next meeting is at the courthouse at 5:00 pm Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graybill
Hay’s Mill
Dodd
Court House
George Smith
Civic Improvement Club Meeting At City Hall
The Civic Improvement Club will meet at city hall on Thursday at 4 o clock p.m. All members urged to attend with Vico presiding and Lyle among officers listed.
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Civic Improvement Club
Mea
C, A
Lyle
Vico Pres
Carrollton Proclaims Rally Day for Liberty Loan drive
On October 3 1918 Mayor H W Flournoy declares Rally Day for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Carroll County Liberty Loan Committee asks all citizens to cooperate by closing businesses that day and strive to push Carroll County over the top in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Liberty Loan Committee
Carrollton
Carrol County
H. W. Flournoy
TAX PAYERS HONOR ROLL
The first man to pay state and county taxes for 1918 was James W. Smith of Carrollton Win trict known as Tele Jimmie. He waited at the office door long before opening and said he owed nothing except his tavern for 1918 and his preacher for 1919 if all credit men would take other jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Smith
Carrollton Wintrict
Smith
Jimmie
Uncle Jimmie
Hamilton Brown Shoes and Dry Goods Sale in Carrollton
In Carrollton H M Tyus announces a major sale starting October 7 with a fresh stock of Hamilton Brown shoes and dry goods. The store promotes cutting the life out of prices as it opens the fall season, inviting readers to visit for October specials and merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Brown
Tyna
Carrollton
Georgia
H. M. Tyus
Ari
Schedule for Senior Topics Fourth Quarter
Readings and group sessions listed for October through December. Groups include Mamio Cobb Lucile Meeks Lillis Croft Hale Velma Morgan and Mamie Cobb with leaders covering Devotional Bible Doctrinal Missionary and Special Meeting topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamio Cobb
Lucile Meeks
Bible
Lillis Croft Hale
Eader
Velma, Morgan
Leaader
Mamie Cobb
Velma Morgan
Lillie Croft Hale
Pigs for Sale in Virginia Breeder Arrangements
Roger Meeks announces arrangements with two Virginia breeders to obtain about three to four dozen thoroughbred pigs this fall. Some are ready to ship now, with demand expected high and stock scarce as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Roger Meeks
Lost coat reported between depot and Longview street
A navy blue serge ladies coat was lost between the depot and Longview street near Fairview Georgia on August 5 1918. Reward offered by Annie Stephenson Carrollton Route 6 with return to the Free Press office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview Street
Fairview
Free Press Office
Annie Stephenson
Carrollton
Route 6
For Sale One T-passenger Chalmers Car
A single passenger Chalmers car is offered for sale and described as ready to run for a distance of 900 miles to Buford Boykin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Boykin
For Rent Seven Room House on Weot Avenue
Advertises a seven room house for rent at 11 Weot Avenue with water and lights provided. Abbreviations G C COOK appear unclear. no further details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weot Avenue
C, Cook
County Agricultural Advisory Board for Carroll Is Formed
In answer to County Agent Jackson’s call about twenty five farmers and business men met in his office Saturday morning. They formed a permanent board to cooperate with the county agent, electing Felix A. Williams as chairman and outlining plans to sow wheat this fall. The aim is 10 000 acres of wheat in Carroll county with seed exchange and assistance to locate seed wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Felix A. Williams
J. A. Johnson
Tt Wan
Tackson
Dinner by the Girls Canning Club in Mandeville
Miss Jennie Darden and Miss Lena Darden lead the West View school girls in two annual dinners showcasing canning and domestic science. The Mandeville Mills donated funds to teachers and the club, with menus featuring garden produce and homemade breads. Guests included local mill directors, a superintendent, and city school professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Lona
Dardinij
West View Achool
Mandeville Mille
Bernice Wynn
Jennie Nicholson
Annis M. Lambert
Wartima Rolla
Eva
Mee Jones
Katie Adama
Willie Pike
Ruth Wynn
Tommie Kate Phillips
Messrs
It. O. Lovvorn
J. A. Mandeville
R. D Jackson
J. H. Croft
C K. Henderson
The
Mandeville Mills
Jennie Darden
Lena Darden
Ezolle Davis
Annie Wynn
Dura Muse
Inez Mev Ray
Mary McRae
Sydie Johnson
Ruby Johnson
Hattie Johnson
Emma Leo Milntosh
L. C. Mandeville
J. G. Cheney
T. W. Camp
C. M. Tahner
H. W. Atkinson
Hh, B, Adams
Lost or stolen watch in Carrollton area
E. W. Entrekin reports a watch lost or stolen on Tuesday night near the square or around town. Case number 7,735,861 and movement 13,531,997. A liberal reward is offered. Residence listed as 44 Rome Street Route 1, Carrollton, Gr. City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Heturn
E. W. Entrekin
Carrollton
Rome St
A and M Fair Parade and Events Planned
The program for the A and M Fair runs October 22 to 26 with a big parade at 12 20 p m featuring cars and a patriotic band. On October 25 patriotic day and on October 24 a Negroes day address by guest speakers is planned with Rolf Par gerson's United Shows at 12 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Batuay
Rolf Pargerson
United Shows
Ramdy Day Speaker About Dr McConnell Attendance
A Wednesday event features Dr McConnell as main speaker with an address described as interesting and instructional. The notice notes the presence of a woman and child in Carrolls manty and the schedule for Wednesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Ron Raily
Carrolls@manty
Nixon breeder promotes chicks at Carrollton fair
A. Mumixon plans to exhibit his high rooks bred birds at the fair. He will stay at home until Saturday the 19th, inviting visitors to see his specimens. Address Bok 52 Carrollton R. G. Haan te Sulps. Buy Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Faira
M. Nexon
Bok
Carrollton
R. G
Haan Te
Fruit Stones and Nut Shells Save the Lives of Soldiers
October 2 1918 Carrollton CA Chapter calls on residents to collect peach stones walnut shells hickory shells apricot pits prune pits plum pits olive pits date seeds cherry pits Brazil nut shells and butter nut shells to make carbon for gas masks for soldiers. Bring to Red Cross rooms or merchant receptacles with boxes or barrels for storage. Girls and boys join in gathering shells and nuts and return shells or whole nuts.
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Carrollton
Red Cross
Atore
Eav
Carrollton Brancha
L. J. Brock
Betty R. Cobb
Woman's Baptist Missionary Union meets Friday
The Indies of town churches are invited to attend the Carrollton Association auxiliary meeting at the Tabernacle church on Friday October 11. Morning session begins at 9 30 with a program on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Baptist Misionary Union
Carrollton Association
Tabernacle Church
Cows for Sale by Roger Meeks Advertised
A brief notice lists cows for sale from farmer Roger Meeks. The ad mentions a mix of animals described as good and useful, with a note about pricing or availability and a local contact point.
Free treatment for seed wheat and oats offered by A M School
Farmers may bring awed wheat and oats to the A M School between 2 and 5 pm during the school session for free treatment to prevent smut and rust. The only cost is materials used, with assistance from the agricultural department and school boys. The method uses 40 percent Formalin per 50 bushels, ground application, four hours under canvas, then drying, with warnings on handling and not feeding treated grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
Georgia
Carrollton High School Beats Villa Rica In Baseball
Carrollton High School baseball defeated Villa Rica High School 8 to 0 on Wednesday October 2 at Villa Rica. Carrollton pitchers Graybill and Walker led the effort with strong defense and timely hits.
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Carrollton High School
Villa Ries High School
Villa Risa
Carrollton
Graybill
Walker
McLendon
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Liberty
the Scout Trail
Oo. I. C
County Agricultural Advisory Board For
Carroll
A. & M. Fair
Mumixon
Alno
Christ
President Wilson
Kepp
C. C. Jarrell
Emory University
J. H. Eaks
Atlanta
Jarrell
Eaks
First Methodist Church
General Pershing
Christi
America
Gandler
Boms
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