Carrollton Sends Thirteen to Camp Gordon in War Effort
Carroll County bids farewell to its first quota of selectmen and soldiers. A large crowd gathered at the courthouse and public square as Judge Millicau and Rev Hamby spoke stirringly. The group marched through Carrollton to Dixie Street, with veterans and families offering final words of support. The Atlanta Journal reports Carroll County’s pride in the twelve escorts and one alternate, led by Dr. Barker and Clerk Stone, with names listed for the departing contingent.
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Court House
Carroll County
Nmber
Citirenx
Camp Gorton
W. J. Millicau
W. T. Hamby
First Methodist Church
J. M. D. Stallings
Court House Yard
Dixie
Carrollton
Larrell County
Tom Jones
Atlanta Journal
J. W. Stone
W. ©. Robinson
R. A. Jolley
W. B. Horton
Cecil Boykin
J. P. Bradley
Mr. Stone
I. P. Lyle
W. A. King
W. D. King
Robert HH. Zachry
Judson H. Johnson
Paul F. Morgan
Walter 8. Thomasson
J. Wilton Reavers
Charles L. Towns
W. Hall Cannical
E. C. New
J. V. Rowe
George P. Jackson
Y. W. A. Visit at Miss Snead’s Home
Miss Claire Snead hosted the Y. W. A. of First Baptist church on Spring street Saturday afternoon. A violin solo by Miss Vivian Snead opened the program followed by a Balad course. Invited guests included Miss Tone and Miss I. V. Bullard.
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Claire Snead
The
First Baptist Church
Spring Street
Vivian Snead
Misses Tone
I. V. Bullard
Daughters of the Confederacy Knit for Soldiers Abroad
Local ladies knit sweaters mufflers and wristlets for servicemen in France or elsewhere. Items are currently on display at J. W. Griffin's store and are expected to be shipped on Monday.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
France
J. W. Griffin
Willing Workers Meet With Mrs Lewis and Sims
The Willing Workers gathered with Mrs. Lewis and Sims on Tuesday afternoon. The group enjoyed an interesting program, good reports, visiting guests, and delightful refreshments, making the afternoon very enjoyable.
Gasoline Tank Fire Destroys Blacksmith Shop
Near Sand Till, Y. Biekwon prepared a gasoline operation at 2 am when a fifty gallon tank ignited. The shed and the blacksmith shop and tools were buried. The car was saved. The barn stood in danger but was saved. They left four hours later for South Georgia.
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MKT
Y. Biekwon
Sand Till
Ofelork
Shetter
South Georgia
Carrollton Farmers urged to store corn and read USDA bulletins
Carroll County farmers respond to President Wilson with a bumper corn crop and advice to market at the right time. The note urges reading USDA bulletins on harvesting and storage, carbon disulfide insecticide use, and weevil control to prevent post harvest losses. It cautions buyers may lower prices but soldiers and allies will support demand if crops are kept in good condition.
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Carrollton
Carroll County
Gada
Wilson
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Farmers Bulletin
Farmers’ Bulletin
Wall
Loyalty and Patriotism Among Confederate Daughters
The Annie Wheeler Chapter UDC affirms Southern patriotism and loyalty to state over region. It notes women who once knitted for Civil War soldiers continue knitting for current troops, with many contributing family members to service. The piece defends Confederate valor and calls for unity in serving the nation.
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Confederacy
Lincoln
Grant
Leo
Jackson
Annie Wheeler
Heard County First New Bale Sells At Carrollton
The first bale of new crop cotton was rushed to Carrollton on a Chero-Cola truck by J B Lowrey who was in Heard county. B Daniell secured the bale at Centrallatchee and helped place it on the Carrollton market. J C Maxwell, a general merchant and cotton man, bought the bale for 26 cents a pound, totaling 112.50 dollars with a 1 1/2 cent premium.
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Carrollton
J. 8. Lowerey
Lowrey
Heard County
Centrallatchee
B. Daniell
C. Maxwell
Carroll County's First Bale Sparks Carrollton Market Thrill
Thursday morning the first bale of cotton grown in Carroll county this year was sold at Carrollton market. It was raised by W ly Kilgore and bought by A T Cobb at 28 cents per pound. E M Strickland bought the seed at $1 per bushel. The cotton and seed brought 128 dollars and the premium paid was 8 dollars, totaling 138 dollars.
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Caroll County
Carrollton
School Play at Hulett to Close Summer Term
The Hulett school, taught by Prof. Tom Connell and Misa Leila Baskin of Carrollton, presents Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard in the school house on Saturday September 8 at 7 p m. The Hulett Mato Quartetto provides music. The cast includes the following characters.
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Hulett
Tom Connell
Misa
Leila Baskin
Carrollton
Death of Mr Russ Bell at Alabama Street Home
Mr Z BR Bell died suddenly at his Alabama Street residence on Wednesday morning after a health decline the night before. Aged 58, he joined Bethesda Baptist Church as a youth and leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at the city cemetery, as friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Z. BR. Bell
Alabama Street
Bethesda Baptist Church
WW. R
Theater Party Hosts Teachers At Maple And Colleges
Mrs. Ei gar Johnson hosted a theater party for teachers from Maple Street and Colleges Street schools on a Tuesday afternoon. After the film, guests were treated to refreshments at Johnson Drug Co.
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Eigar Johnson
Maple Street
Colleges Street
Lewis 8 Sims for Councilman in Free Press
The Free Press notes the first official candidacy for councilman by Lewis B Sims cashier of Citizens Bank. Sims is popular as a banker and as a man with many friends who wish to see him nominated and elected.
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Free Press
Lewis 8. Sims
Citizens Bank
Sims
Stud For Sale Or Rent Near Clem, Two Houses On Farm
For sale or rent a two to three horse farm located about two miles southwest of Clem with two good houses on the property. Apply to A. A. Ogletreeh, Carorliton, R.7.
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Clem
A. A. Ogletreeh
Carorliton
For Sale Bowser Tank and Pump 240 Gallons
Gasoline storage bowser with pump nearly new for sale in good condition. Tank capacity 240 gallons. A bargain and better so quick. Contact G. K. Henderson, Jr. for details.
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Bowser
G. K. Henderson, JR
Dr Bringhurst Announcement For Carrollton Eye Work
Watch next week for Dr Bringhurst to announce September dates in Carrollton. He promises the best eye work ever done in Carroll County and aims to match the best in the state.
Idaho dry movement debaters at Tabernacle Baptist meeting
Kansas Anti-Saloon League hosts a Monday night rally at the Tabernacle Baptist Church to discuss prohibition moves. The event titled War Prohibition features a speaker on the topic with free admission and aims to advance local dry policies.
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Idaho
Kansas Anti-Saloon League
Tabernacle Baptist P
Pamis
Flourenoy for Mayor Announcement in Carrollton
H W. yy candidate for mayor is supported by councilman Flournoy who is finishing a year on the council. His motto DO SOMETHING is cited as the rallying cry for Carrollton voters. Friends say his prior service and backing position him for the mayoral role.
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Rat aMejal
H. W. Yy
Flournoy
Smotto
Carrollton
New Organization Formed by Nea neeeWeorgia Women Committees
The newly formed Woman's Committees Council of National Defense outlines goals to gather local reports through state chairmen, credit each state in Washington, assist on government tasks, avoid interfering with existing groups, register women’s strength during state defense deadlines, and motivate men to see women as active contributors in wartime service.
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Council of National Defenset
Washington
United States
State Council of National Defense
Kingdom of God in Legislation devotional by M E Church
The program for the Woman's Missionary Society of the M E Church includes devotional exercises led by Mrs BE Steed with scripture from Matthew 7 12 22 34 41 and Hymn 3822 A prayer for judges and jurors follows Long-Mise Mary Lou New and general business with readings by Mrs Carlyale and Mrs Foster Hymn is noted.
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Kingdom of God
Be.t. Steed
Mary Lou New
Carlyale
Foster
Travis and Long Form Insurance Firm Name Change
Frank Moncrief retires from the insurance field after selling his interest to B M Long. The firm will operate as Travis and Long, with Long previously serving as assistant cashier at First National Bank.
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Frank Moncrief
B. M. Long
Travis & Long
Long
First National Bank
For Sale Cheap Household Items by Mrs N P Wiggonton
A local notice offers a sideboard a half rack a Derick refrigerator a baby bedstead and mattress all in good condition and priced to sell. Contact Mrs N P Wiggonton at 15 North Cliff Street or call 301 for details.
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N. P. Wiggonton
North Cliff St
Bargain on Todd Phectograph Check Writer Model
Classified notice for a nearly new Todd Phectograph check writer, latest model, priced as a bargain. Contact C. K. Henderson, age 38, for details.
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Todd
t _C. K. HENDERSON
Carrollton Public Schools Opening Attendance Record
Opening day enrollment for Carrollton Public Schools reached 966 with 66 pupils admitted. White schools added 15 new students and colored schools 11, as total pupils rise across Maple Street Weat View and College Street schools with 443 at College Street, 203 at Maple Street, and 70 at Weat View.
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Carrollton
Nations
College Street
Maple Street
Weat View
Free Press
New Clifton Clerk Hailed From Atlanta
The Clifton hotel announces a new clerk, Mr. J. Watkins of Atlanta, formerly in Nashville. Watkins brings wide acquaintance among traveling men and is expected to add to Clifton’s standing as a premier hotel between Atlanta and Birmingham.
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Clifton Hotel
J. Watkins
Atlanta
Nashville
Tenn
Watkins
Clifton
Birmingham
Als
H. B. Catron Promoted to Sergeant at Carrollton
H. B. Catron, recruiting officer at Carroll, Haralwon and Polk, has been promoted from corporal to sergeant. He has been stationed at Carrollton since May 12 and will continue as recruiting officer for some time.
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Mr. H. 8
Catron
Carroll
Haralwon
Polk
Carrollton
Maryl 12Th
Borgesut Catron
Steed Announces Candidacy for Carrollton Mayor
Ron Steed, a depth of legal experience and former county school commissioner, announces this week his bid for mayor of Carrollton. Supporters say Steed’s proven ability and local ties will help him win.
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Ron
Steed
Carrollton
Carroll County Unit Formed In National Defense Council
The Carroll County Unit of the Georgia Division Woman's Committee Council of National Detonas was organized in Carrollton City Hall at 2 30 p m on September 5 with Mrs W W Dackin presiding and Mrs Betty Cobb as temporary secretary The Unit Board roster remains incomplete but will be announced soon Present were leaders from civic clubs missionary societies libraries and other groups forming a large list of officers and committee chairs to be named next week The event reflected a strong loyal and patriotic spirit among attendees.
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Carrollton City Hall
Carroll County Unit
Georgia
Woman’s Committee
Council of National
W. W. Dackin
Rem
Betty Cobb
Unit Board
Carroll County
J. R. Styles
Carrbilton Civic Club
B. F. Boykin
Missionary Society
W. J. Millican
First Baptist Missionary Society
W. A Cadle
Tabernacle Baptist Missionary Society
J. C. Brock
Library Association
E. B. Meadows
Meadows
Carrollton Ad Cross
A. ©. Haile
W. W. Baskin
Park Improvement Club
Tom Jones
Whitesburg Woman’s Food Conservation Club
V. D. Whatley
C. H. Stewart
EH. T Jackson
C. E. Roop
L. J. Rozar
Mule Sale Notice in Carrollton by J. B. Lawhorn
J B Lawhorn will be in Carrollton on September 9 to buy mules aged 4 to 10 years and weighing 950 to 1250 pounds. He will be at J M Johnson's stable on Bours street for the auction. Ragsdale Mule and Horse Co.
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J. BR. Lawhorn
Carrollton
J. M. Johnson
Ragsdale Mule & Horse CO
Visit to South Georgia to Study Boll Weevils
A party led by county agent E. J. Jackson will depart Mumilii on September 10 to visit Southwest Georgia sites to observe boll weevil conditions. Government experts will guide the study and training. Citizens may join the trip, likely four to five days, by contacting Mr. Jackton for details.
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South Georgia
Mumilii
Wil County
E. J. Jackson
Georgia
Holl Weesil
Anik
Jackton
President Wilson urges 16 to 21 year olds to join the boys working reserve
Washington reports President Wilson calls on unemployed youths aged 16 to 21 to join the United States boys working reserve. In a Labor Department letter the president says it is patriotic to use spare time for productive work and support the nation while brothers fight.
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Washington
Ats
Wilson
United States Boya’ Working Reserve
Wison
Labor Department
Presidner
United States
Department of Labor
Fasir
Munt
de Sat Werk
Notice to Applicants for Red Cross Membership
Notice to applicants for Red Cross membership warns that no one may wear the Red Cross button until the $1.00 dues are paid. Names received mostly paid. those unpaid should send to treasurer G C Cook or secretary Miss Naomi Jones. Members will receive a receipt and button on request. The American Red Cross has expanded from 300,000 to 3,500,000 since year's start.
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Red Cross
G.C. Cook
Naomi Jones
American Red Crows
Littlejohns Show at Knox County Fair Draws Crowds
The Littlejohn Carnival, after strong crowds at the Ewing fair, played the Knox County Fair Barbourville this week. They plan to tour Georgia for the winter and continue touring towns in the region.
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Barbourville
Knox County Fair
Georgia
Litlejoin
Crownle
Alwaya
Thi
Ewing
Enquirer
Littlejohn
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