Harris Sweeps State for United States Senator
Hon William J Harris of Cedar Town won a large Georgia primary for US senator, carrying 112 counties and amassing a huge convention vote margin over rivals. Other officials elected include Olfford Walker attorney general, Patton prison commissioner, J D Price gin commissioner, Harwell court of appeals, and Carroll county returns show wide voting differences with surprises in state and county races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Harris
Cedartown
United Btnter
Georgia
Howard
Hardwick
Shaw
Clay
Washington
Olfford Walker
Joe Hill Wall
Pattryot
Alex K. Keese
J. D. Price
Volney Wilane
Trox Bankston
Harwell
Court of Appeals
Alex Stephens
Carroll County
W. C. Wright
Congress
John T. Hixon
James J. Smith
T. H. P. Beck
J. M. Bagwell
EB. T. Steed
Shirley Boykin
Johnn R. Spence
Fingh
Dorsey
Henry B. Stange
Joe Hill Hall
Clifford Walker
PCR
Alex, B. Keese
T. E Ae Patterson
W. Trox Bankaton
James D. Price
Volney Williams
United States
John R. Cooper
Thomas W. Hardwick
William Schley Howar
Emmett R. Shaw
Judge Court of Appeals
Frank Harwell
Alex W. Stephens
A. YP. Persons
W, Sisi
C. Boykin, Jr HR
Apence
T. Steed
Representatives
Bagwell I
H. P. Bock
J. T. Hixon
L. Smith
Civil Service Examinations For Clerk Carrier Post
An open competitive examination under the U S Civil Service Commission for the position of Clerk Carrier in Carrollton Georgia will be held on October pith 1918 at 9 o clock 4m. Applications must use the prescribed form obtainable from the local representative, Secretary Civil Service Board, Carrollton post office, or from the undersigned. Submit blanks promptly to allow for corrections and exam arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Carrollton
Civil Service Board
Pont
Dismissal From Guardianship in Carroll County Georgia
E. E. Austin guardian of Zell and Golia Walton seeks discharge. All interested persons must show cause before W. J. Millican on or before the first Monday in October 1918. Issued September 7, 1918. Ordinary Agsopatyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Carroll County
E. E. Austin
Haying
Zell
Golia Walton
W. J. Millican
Carrollton Board Adopts Compulsory Education Notice
At a Carrollton board meeting Prof J B Adams and Major Malcolm Graybill were named to study enforcement of Georgia Compulsory Education Law for the city. The secretary will publish notice. law requires 8 to 14 year olds to attend school four months yearly or face fines. Exemptions include poverty or child’s work. Citizens urged to report cases to Superintendent Adams. President Wilson has wrongappointed?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Commissioners of
Carrollton
J. B. Adams
Malcolm Graybill
Georgia
Adams
Wilson
After-Armistice Leadership Call Ends War Debate
A brief note by L. K. Smith, Secretary, dated September 11, 1918, emphasizes securing trained leadership after the war rather than victory itself. The statement flags postwar guidance and organizational preparation as essential.
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L. K. Smith
Sunday School Convention Program for Carroll County
Program for the Fourth Division Sun day School Convention at Smyrna church on September 20 1918. Events include calls to order devotionals addresses and a sermon with times and leaders listed. Delegates encouraged to attend and report enrollment and attendance averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Smyrna
J. W. Taylor
G. R. Cook
Leon Hood
T. W. Dimmock
J. M. Cook
Digner
C. Q. Mar
Pension Amendment for Early Veterans Widows
A letter to the editor urges veterans and widows who married before January 1 1851 to file proof now for a constitutional pension amendment. The writer notes passage possible at the next general election and payment may occur sometime next year, stressing urgency as veterans pass away.
For Sale One Mower and Good Survey
Local notice lists a for sale item a mower with good survey and contact T Mclendon at Carroutes Route 1 for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mclendon, Carroutes
Message on Student Army Training Corps enrollments
About 70 boys have applied to join SA T. Only 20 are high school graduates. University of Georgia cautions not to send non graduates to Athens for SA, undergraduates may be accepted later. Respondent E T Jackson, County Demonstration Agent, promises wide publicity if more information arrives. Boys should come to Athens on Saturday or Sunday.
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Hove
Universty of Georgia
Athens
Athans
Jackson
A and M IR to Be Bigger Than Ever
The A. and M. fair prepares for a larger exhibition this fall with strong support from business people, farmers, and schools. Subscriptions already total in the hundreds of dollars from Carrollton and Bowdon, including cash gifts from a Bowdon donor and multiple Carrollton contributors. Plans include cattle entries from thoroughbred short horn, Jerseys, and Holsteins, with district fair judges from the state agricultural college at Athol and Miss Estelle Bozeman as a district official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metre Hautes
Carrollton
Bowdon
State Agri Enifual College
Athoin
Estelle Bozeman
Banner County Exhibits Dorsey Attend Fair Open Day
Governor Dorsey expected for opening day with many prominent visitors as Carrollton hosts a county fair. Two premiums worth 100 each reward top exhibits by boys and girls, plus prizes for a short horn bull and other livestock. Club girls contact Mrs Whatley. boys contact Mr Anckson. write W T Henry for premium list forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Banner County
Wits
Mrs. Whatley
Carrollton
Mr. KB
T “Anckson
W.T. Henry
Piano For Sale At Depot Original Adam Schaaf Piano
A vintage piano listing offers an original pack Adam Schaaf piano for 325 dollars. The seller claims it is the last piano before the end of the war, first class and tunable for country customers with transportation. Contact Mr. S. C. Kytle or Mr. Hugh Lee Griffin, Charles Astin, for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Schaaf
Piice
Cowota
Georgia
C. Kytle
Hugh Lee Griffin
Charles Astin
Card of Thanks to supporters for State Senate bid
Mr Editor I express through your column my sincere appreciation to those who loyally stood by me in my election for State Senator and pledge to serve my constituency faithfully and to the best of my ability Sinodroly B T Steed
Registrants Called For Examination Monday Sept 16
The following list shows young men called for physical examination on Monday September 16. Harold Haseem Morris George Milton Durrett William Nimmie Gaston Grady Woody Clifford D Acree Lys Harlan Wilson Wie Benssett Willie Coney Paul Grady McAlister Pearce McDonald William Namor Morris Avene Harper Reere Jordan Prank Oaenr Pape ke Tarples White William Worner Smpkins Henry W Rooven Russell McGukin James Aaron Sticher Eugene Gerald Gentry J B Spructl Roy Sharp Tesse Farner George Parham Glenn McCoy CU Zellars Fisher Thornton
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Harold Haseem Morris
George Milton Durrett
William Nimmie Gaston
Grady Woody
Clifford D. Acree
Lys Harlan Wilson
Wie Benssett
Willie Coney
Paul Grady McAlister
Pearce McDonald
William Namor Morris
Avene Harper
Reere Jordan
Prank Oaenr Papeke Tarples
At White
William Worner Smpkins
Henry W. Rooven
Russell McGukin
James Aaron Sticher
Eugene Gerald Gentry
J. B. Spructl
Roy Sharp
Tesse Farner
George Parham
Glenn McCoy
CU Zellars
Fisher Thornton
Carroll County Unit Council of National Defense Meeting
A Carroll County Unit women’s committee meeting was held at Carrollton City Hall at 8 p m on Saturday September 24 1878. The agenda included re election of officers appointment of department chairs and bimonthly and yearly reports. The call urged strong district representation to support Georgia during men’s wartime service and to organize county districts for broader participation. Mrs W W Baskin presided as chair.
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Carroll County
Women's Committee
Council of National Defense
Carrollton
Efeers
Georgia
W. W. Baskin
Ch’m
Death of Little Helen in Burwell
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Z W Toggle of Burwell died Tuesday 4m 10th inst after a several days illness. Bright fifteen month old child beloved by family. Funeral at Antioch Baptist church on Wednesday the 34th with mourners and neighbors offering sympathy and comfort in the loss.
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Z. W. Toggle
Burwell
Shoe
Antioch Baptist Church
Kingdom of Heaven
W. W. BR
A Woman's Hearty Recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills
A Belvidere woman Miss Sarah Weston explains worry and overwork caused kidney trouble. She could not stool and had to crawl up by a chair in agony. She now feels like a new person, stronger and better and heartily recommends Foley Kidney Pills sold everywhere.
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Sarah Weston
Belvidero
Foley
Church activities and reports in Carrollton session
Roy R Klug will preach the fourth Sunday night and lead the last quarterly conference. The Woman's Missionary Society submits its annual report and church trustees report parsonage finances. Sunday School superintendent will be elected as vacant posts fill. Students depart for colleges and military school. War emergency fundraising peaks at $270.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox College
Lola Smith
Milledgeville
Nest
Lydia Tanner
Agnus Arlains
Wesleyan
Ram Boykin
Marvin Foster
Military School
Ming
Manly
Penaman
Decatur
North Georgia Methodium
St. John
Atlante
Weems le Baskin
Lambuth
France
Pin
Woman's Missionary Council
Wai Dy
First Baptist Notes Inspire Next Sabbath Theme
The pastor selects Fitness as the theme for next Sabbath at 11 oclock inviting all young people especially students and urging parents and ranchers to attend. Mr G L Stewart will lead Sunday evening eight oclock prayer service Wednesday September 18 8 pm current text notes Slumined Face as subject for semal service
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G. L. Stewart
Wanted at once a syrup mill and pan
Local help wanted ad seeks a syrup mill and pan, listing contact T. McLendon in St Paul Carrollton route 1 with phone 944-11.
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Mclendon
Carrollton
R. 1
For Rent Aevon Room House On South Street
For rent a neat single room house with bath and closet on South Street. Lights included. See Dr. J. C. Brook for details.
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South Street
J. C. Brook
Found mifomobile tag near Carrollton on Bowdon road
A misfiled or missing tag identified as No 58889 was found about eight miles north of Carrollton. Owners can recover it by calling BE. A. Allen four miles from Carrollton on the lower Bowdon road and paying for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
BE. A. Allen
Bowdon’ Road
Found by G C Stamps on Newnan road Oak Mountain
Notice states a black sergeant was found and owner may claim it at the Press office after paying for this notice. location on Newnan road near Oak Mountain and reference to G C Stamps as finder.
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Newnan Road
Oak Mountain
Pree
Bazemore at Kirby's Grocery Store
Bazemore announces he will be found at Kirby's Grocery Store and invites friends to drop in for needed items. Reachable by phone for those seeking anything to eat.
Notice to the Public About Roof Wap Ward Weliyeey
Public notice states cut out the Weliyeey of except in yo Tatgh peck ROOF WAP WARE. Authorities advise residents to follow posted instructions and await further details on the matter.
Pears for preserving and sale at Carrollton Nursery
James H. Turner offers pears for preserving pickling and eating along with cider and vinegar at Carrollton Nursery. Prices listed as two dollars and two cents.
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James H. Turner
Carrollton Nursery
Phong
Candidate Aims School Board Seat at City Election
A campaign note announces J. 4 B seeking a place on the city school board. The message urges voters to consider the candidate in upcoming elections and invites support and inquiries about qualifications and platform.
Presbyterian Church Rally Promises Spiritual Renewal
A church notice urges full attendance for upcoming services starting October 9 led by Dr. Thacker. Emphasis on active participation, rally day plans, Sunday school revival, and backing the teachers. The Westminster Society meets to fund a winter outfit for Thornwell Orphanage.
Quarterly Conference at Center Point Church on Sunday
The Carrollton Circuit will hold its fourth quarterly conference at Center Point church this Sunday. All officials are urged to attend. Pastor C. T. Ivey signs the notice.
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T the
Carrollton
Center Point
C. T. Ivey
Wanted Caretaker for Mt Zion Seminary Grounds
Wanted caretaker for Mt Zion Seminary buildings and grounds in Mt Zion Georgia. Long term employment with free residence pasture and garden. Preference for middle aged married person of good character and reliable. Apply at once to the Principal Mt Zion Georgia.
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Mt. Zion Seminary
Mt. Zion
Card of Thanks for Donations After Mule's Death
On account of the death of our mule a good many have donated to us and we feel it is our duty to thank each and every one of you We wish you God's richest blessings and may the ties of friendship endure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harris
Wright
Steed
Hixon
Smith
Civil Service Examinations
Agsopatyd
G. W. Har
F. M. Harrison
J. F. Brooke
Student Army Training Corps
Carroll County Unit
Little Helen
Hunbeama
Carroll Equity
Atlantic
Lovvorn
Paator
Georgia Baptists
A. K. Snead
A. T. Cobb
E. Roop
Soyvurn
First Baptist
G. C
Bazemore
Kirby's
Schcidol Board
Presbyterian Church
Dorvices
Thia
Thacker
Our Sabbath School
Ching
Thenkelvex
R. A.youd
Dixile Street
Worrent
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