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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
1
Me G W Wallace of Roopville learns by telegraph of his son James I Wallace death in a hospital in France on September 17 after blood poison. James, 27, enlisted in June 1917 and crossed over in April this year. He had written home hoping to recover and rejoin his battalion.
Emmett Bell died at his Bremen home Thursday morning from Spanish influenza. He managed the mill at Mandeville Mill. He was young and left a wife and small children. His former home was Belgium.
The Red Cross committee of the Red and Chass districts expresses gratitude to all contributors for the successful refreshment sale on Liberty Loan day. Special thanks go to the girls of the AKM school and the Boy Scouts for their service. Net profit reached 240 dollars, distributed to Dr. D. S. Reese, treasurer of Carroll County Red Cross Chapter.
Vil RRA Ga October Malone Jr of the medical corps has received word from his son Lieutenant Will Malone that he has been ordered overseas for duty. The doctor had been in the service for several weeks and reports eager readiness for assignment and travel.
Villa Rica Georgia reports the death of Charles Rabun son of Rabun from Spanish influenza while at Charleston navy yard. He died on the first day Villa Rica lost in the war. The body will be brought home for interment.
The community praises Brother Smith for an Honor Roll display recording customers who run up large bills at the popular store. Notables include J. R. Barrington, J. W. Posey, and J. R. Hudson among hundreds more, with $1,500 worth of new samples from Rouss Hempsteewn Co and a $5,000.09 Hamilton Brown shoes purchase, totaling about $20,000 in bargains across Carrollton.
Citizens urged to attend the A and M Fair next Tuesday through the week to view livestock and agricultural exhibits. A major livestock sale is planned for Friday October 26 featuring Jersey, Short Horn, Poll Angus and Poll Durham cattle. prizes include a $150 Short Horn Bull and a registered Jersey calf valued at $50. Free band concerts daily and attractions offered. parade at 1 o clock with free admission for schoolchildren and all exhibitor participants.
Dispatches report on Spanish influenza impact in the Bowdon Junction region with recovered cases and resumed railroad service. Mentions Rev. L P Deixkell of Atlantic preaching at the Methodist church and local residents Carl Key I De Key Bob Cook attending services. A Sunday school reminder and appeal for contributions to restore the stalled power supply are included.
Walter Bidson Moses and Sanford Khradley visit Ryumiah 4 with Mr and Mrs W L Little. Ruth Nix returns from Carrollton to Oak Ridge. T A Griffin attended a Pleasant Grove meeting. G T Lester Lyle and James Little drove to Whitesburg. L J M Camp not improving. Pauline Shadinger recovering. Leone Nannie Josie Littley visit Mattie and Ruby Kidwell. Osear Mote makes a Carrollton trip.
A fragment notes a party who lost money last week can recover it by detailing the sum and paying for an advertisement. The line mentions a person named Hanby and hints at a remedy through public notice.
MULES, MULES just received a car of niece mules. Weary now ready to buy or sell. Stewart 3 Fleming.
Mr. W. K. Barton led the Hulett district to top the wheat sowing campaign as sixty seven farmers plan to sow an average of three acres each. The county agent urges all to begin sowing this fall and keep busy in the fields.
Mt Zion community invites the public to a fair at the Seminary building in Mony Gn. Lunches will be sold, rest rooms provided, and an afternoon program includes speakers demonstrations and exhibits.
Shady Grove residents discuss buying Alberty Bonds as a community call. The piece lists many social calls and visits, including Albert Brown at Camp Gordon, Mrs Emerson Brown, Mr Ray Morgan visiting Ruth Moore and other neighbors sharing weekend plans and family gatherings.
Megan Miller's Academy events include JV Tillman and Lewis with Mite Boyer Row Mud and Cornelia McFagen at Lavela Holland in WY. Rowland left for Mississippi to visit Uncle Oxear Ertrekin Ling mumps. Mullins' daughter passed through, Miss Smith's hand improving with treatment of Mr. Smith. Meetings at Pleasant Ridge postponed to the fourth weekend. Tillman family at Poplar Springs for Primitive Association. George Howard at Little Vine.
These men have given AY The government asks you only to send Columbus Johnson Dr EB E Foster Len A Smith Teve C Payne James C Holland Thomas M Powell Jethro Shumaker James Free Leonard Yeager Andrew Langley Crawford Virgil Gray James B Wallace Charles Braburn. Have you?
Dr Mott issues a public statement denying responsibility for a recent merger push by war work groups. He emphasizes the National War Work Council and Young Men's Christian Association had no part in the proposal and rejects insinuations. He defends religious work and calls for printing his views in full.
Fragmentary OCR reports several local names and events. Mentions Mai Hin Batarday, Bundy, Mink Vern Hingely, Me. WT Tinsley, Jol THhunn, Lewin, Mixaea Carn, Lindsay, Privates Malcolm and Raymond, Mish Agnes Wiggins, Temple, Dr GO, Roberta, Grace Hospital, Gholys, Haeel, Ste Aderholt, Wyoi grandyparosia, and Will Mall with uncertain connections and dates.
Lula Cary Mandeville, longtime resident and community figure, died last Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta after a brief illness. Born in Williams County, she was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. A L Mandeville and lived a life active in her neighborhood, known for generosity and service. Her body was brought back to Carrollton for funeral services led by Dr. Mendelson, with many floral tributes and family mourners in attendance.
The Roopville area reports good progress with cotton and wheat planting this fall. Mr Gin Btallinges near Enapville plans to remodel his farmstead as part of local improvements. The Sunday School convention at Methodist church drew attendees despite bad weather. Mr Marion Urick works to enhance his residence. W Ho and May Alexander have bought a feed mill to operate on their farm two miles south. A remark about a past incident near Bean Ville is noted but unclear.
Three connecting rooms for rent with friendly heating and rain protection in season. Apply to I. N. Wert, Roof White Street, to arrange viewing.
A fragmented ad advises consulting doctors for colds flu and grippe treatment. It mentions purgative remedies and a recommended swallow with water, claiming rapid relief and refreshed feeling by next morning. The notice promises a thirty five cent price and a refund if not satisfied.
A listing from Dentin seeks peavine for best quality and kindling, requesting several turns. DH J E Cramer notes the need for rich material suitable for lighting.
Misses Cassie and Allie Dickerson and Katharine Burns accept positions with Mr H M Tyus. The arrest excellent young ladies can now be found at the popular store of Mr H M Tyus and invite friends to call. Sam J Pareish will preach at Farmer High School next Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Everybody invited.
The Civil Servants Commission reports growing need for stenographers and typists in Washington. Government aid agencies plan to train and place staff, with about ninety percent of positions requiring typing and shorthand skills. The notice calls for rapid expansion of recruitment and instruction programs nationwide.
Fragmented plea seeking home study help and guidance to obtain a paid position. The writer asks for construction of a plan to secure future work and mentions clipping clothes from a local venue, reflecting unclear context and possible misread text.
A hostile wartime broadside condemns German actions as murder and treachery and urges United Allies to punish them. The writer appeals to rally supporters, claiming Liberty Bond funds honor victims and fortify defenses against renewed aggression.
Buyers can acquire mules now offered by Stewart and Fleming, who advertise readiness for purchase or shipment. The notice highlights available stock and contact details for inquiries.
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