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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
2
The item catalogues assorted remarks from small papers about wartime sentiment, journalism quirks, and editors musing on how tabloids and headlines shape public mood. It notes a Four County Fair judge departing town, promises of a monitess and beefless day, and roving commentary from Eatonton Messenger and LaGrange Reporter.
The Georgia coal picture looks to clear as mines and railroads promise to meet consumer demand. Dr. L G Hardman of Commerce, named federal non commissioner of Georgia, comments on the impending shift. In Atlanta the November 14 meeting discussed nominating a successor to Hon W C Adamson in the fourth district, urging a Carroll County candidate to ensure election.
The Cedartown Standard notes internal troubles in Germany with the navy mutiny leading to Vice Admiral von Capelle resigning as Minister of Marine. Tirpitz then succeeds him, sharing views on U boat warfare and signaling a cautious shift in German naval policy. Democracy’s spread is seen as unfolding despite sensational reports.
The local paper highlights every town event and interest, offering a weekly record of happenings and compiling a complete local history. It strengthens town notoriety and ties with readers as its coverage grows over time.
A concluding note from the Maysville Enterprise promotes the paper as a living indiestor of daily business and a chronicler of events from day to day and year to year. It urges readers to stand by the paper and encourage its ongoing improvement to boost local prosperity.
Last Sunday afternoon a meeting at the Methodist church urged Red Cross work for our town and community. Prof. and Mrs. Stvedt and Mr. L. K. Smith of Carrollton spoke on the great work being done and to be done by the Red Cross.
Observers at the four county fair noted apples grown by Dr. L. G. Hardman within the corporate units of the city. The fragrant apples are to be sent to the state fair in Macon, promising a creditable showing for the grower and the city.
Mr Mell Stephenson well known here has accepted a position in the office of Dr L G Hardman and will be associated with Dr Hardman in the federal fuel administration in this state He was in Commerce Monday to review the situation and said his family of a wife and three children would move there around the first of next month He is son of Prof J M Stephenson of this city and many friends here wish them well.
A Blickwell News Herald verse shows the devil resigning from ruling hell by a lakeside, lamenting his decline and offering the post to Kaiser William who he believes better understands the war era. The piece uses satirical fantasy to comment on leadership and modern conflict.
A humorous epistle notes a husband overwhelmed by twins and mounting fashion bills. It compares costs for sixteen inch shoes, a 419.25 charm dress, and a 41.05 net evening gown to the burden of twin arrivals, urging restraint in expenditures and preferring the twins over lavish expenses.
On the first Tuesday in November 1917 within legal hours the sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Carrollton to the highest bidder for cash: the southwest quarter of lot 197 in the 5th district containing 50 acres, on which Freeman lives. and a tract in the 8th district 5th section part of lot 2 known as Bass & Heard place containing 124.5 acres with dwelling and storehouse, described by metes and bounds. further items include two fi fas from Colquitt Superior Court for Chemical National Bank of New York against J B Pope and a fi fe from Colquitt Superior Court in favor of F J Sharpe against J E Levens, N E Levens, W M Ashmore, and W B Music. Sheriff W A Garrett. October 4, 1917.
To the heirs at law of Napoleon B Baughtman late of said county deceased you are required to apply to the undersigned administrator or to the undersigned culinary of said county on or before 10 o clock a m.
On the last Monday in November 1917 an heir must prove or affidavit their relationship to the deceased. The administrator will distribute to heirs at law once proven. If proof has already been made and the heirs participated in prior distribution, further application is not required. Dated Oct 4, 1917. John R. Spence Adm. W J Millican Ordinary.
Application filed by W B Candler Jr administrator of Mrs M E Slaughter estate cites interested parties to show cause by the first Monday in November 1917 why the court should grant leave to sell the real estate. Oct 3 1917. W J Mildlican Ordinary
Mrs Melissa Bell of said county applies for twelve months support for herself and three minor children from the estate of her deceased husband Z R Bell. All concerned are cited to show cause before the undersigned on or before the last Monday in November 1917 why the application should not be granted. Oct 8 1917, W J Millican, Ordinary.
W H Camp administrator of the estate of Feo W Camp late of Carroll County has filed for discharge. Citations are issued to all persons concerned kindred and creditors to show cause before the first Monday in November 1917 why the discharge should not be granted. Dated October 3 1917.
In Carroll County latitude Georgia W Brannan petitions to be appointed guardian of Lula I Brannan a lunatic residing there. All interested parties and creditors are notified to show cause if any they have why guardianship should not be granted in due form.
Formal petition notes a deadline of on or before the first Monday in November 1917 with a date stamp of October 3rd, 1937, indicating a procedural deadline for an unspecified application. The record presents a historical filing notice without further context or names.
Road notice states that unless good cause is shown, an order will be granted on the first Tuesday in November 1917 establishing a new public road in District 1527 G M from Car rolton and Bowdon road by L D Morgan to Louvorn Mill road near A L Harmon residence. Dated October 2 1917. W M Robinson Commissioner R and R.
An order will grant establishing two new second class public roads in Carroll County from the Bowden and Reaville roads west to the lower Carrollton and Roguesville road. It will intersect near the residence of M. T. Holland, with land owned by H. J. Reeves M. T. Holland and Lana Martin. Date Oct 2 1917. W M Robinson Commission BR and R.
W A Upshaw of Carroll County applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs Sallie E Atwell, late of the county. Interested parties must show cause before the judge on or before the first Monday in November, 1917, why the application should not be granted. This 3rd day of October, 1917.
Georgia Carroll Cowtty Thomas L Shell and Joel Parrish as executors apply for leave to sell the land of Emory F Shell deceased. Creditors and kin are cited to show cause by the first Monday in November why the petition should not be granted. This Oct 3 1917.
W. C. Brannan of the county filed a formal application seeking a per in due form as required by the court. The filing outlines the procedural steps and the authority under which the request is made, setting the stage for forthcoming actions.
Public notice of application for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Miss Vera Culpeper late of the county deceased. All persons cited or showing cause, if any, must appear before the first Monday in November. This Oct 8 1917.
W Ll Kinney as administrator of Millie Vaughn late of Carroll County applied for leave to sell the land of the deceased. All persons kindred and creditors are cited to show cause before noon on the last Monday in November 1917 why the application should not be granted. This Oct 3 1917. W J Millican Ordinary.
In due form applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of 7% R. Bell late of Carrell County deceased. All persons kindred and creditors cited to show cause before the first Monday in November why the application should not be granted. This Oct 3 1927.
J A Mandeville as administrator of the estate of John O Newell filed in October 1917 a petition in the county ordinary court seeking reasons why the estate should not proceed with administration. The notice calls all persons concerned to appear in November.
J H and W T Barron executors of O G Barron deceased filed for leave to sell estate lands. Citations require show cause by first Monday in November 1917. Order by W B Millican, Ordinary, dated October 3, 1817.
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