City Primary Yields Quiet Vote and Re‑elected Leaders
The city primary produced a light turnout with 253 names on the voters list. Mayor W. H. Flournoy and councilmen G. W. Fleming, John T. Matthews, Claude E. Smith, and Lewis Rims were re‑elected without opposition. School board races were quiet with L. K. Smith, B. B. Brodnax, J. C. Kytle, and J. A. Mandeville stepping down or defending seats. Mandeville defeated by a narrow margin while J. H. Burson also lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Counell- Soon
W. H. Flournoy
G. W. Fleming
John T. Matthews
Claude E. Smith
Lewis Rims
Carrollton
L. K. Smith
B. B. Brodnax
4. C. Kytle
J. A. Mandeville
Mexica
Kytle
Brodnae
Mosars
Mandeville
Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Mandeville
I J
Burson
If. O
Hyatt
Campbell
J. A
Scout Troop Aims to Break Liberty Bond Drive Record
At a Monday meeting of the Boy Scouts packed with enthusiasm the group announced another drive for Liberty Bond fourth loan. They goal to raise eighty thousand dollars this campaign, past twenty thousand more than the prior $18,550. Assistant scout master Ty Astin is welcomed, promising good times on hikes and in the lodge. Meetings are held Mondays at 6 at the courthouse. George Smith, Scout Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenrs
Berome
Ty Astin
John D
Jerusalem
Gegerge Smith
Dr Fitts Home Not Sold Despite Impression
Dr Fitts clarifies his home has not been sold to Dr Goodwyn. A public sale is planned at the courthouse door on a Gras Tuesday in November. The notice notes bonds: every hundred dollars adds a hundred more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitts
Dr. Goodwyn
Court House
Work or Fight Office Now Open in Fort DeFort
The United States Employment Service examiner in Fort Dempit, DeFort, opens a work or fight office under the law. Fifteen men and boys left for Port Terminals in Charleston, including four whites and eleven colored, with carpenters and bricklayer helpers among them. Workers seeking government jobs urged to contact Examiner Robinson for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Robinson
United States Employment Service
de Fortmait
Tabor
Charleston
8. C
Co. D. Portwood
H. H. Portwood
Janet Green
Coleman Hunter
Willis Eivis
Bert Bailey
T. Hagen
William Davis
Albert Polston
van Beedles
Clifton Lambert
George Estes
Oscar McKinney
Otis Munday
Andrew Morris
Fourth Liberty Loan Fighting Loan Campaign Victory IE
The Fourth Liberty Loan is urged as a fighting loan to support the American Army in France near victory against Berlin. Home front sacrifices are demanded as soldiers risk their lives to secure liberty and victory in a great war effort. Every subscriber is said to strike a blow for freedom and success.
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France
Berlin
America
Europe
Red Cross seeks clothing for Belgian refugees
Carrollton Chapter of the American Red Cross calls for clothing donations for Belgian refugees. Any man woman or child clothing is welcome as the box will be sent Saturday the 28th. Call Mrs Betty Cobb at 179 if you can contribute. Betty R Cobb, Secretary.
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Carrollton
American Red Cross
Betty Cobb
Betty R. Cobh
Temple Banking Company Statement of Condition 1918
The Temple Banking Company of Temple Georgia reports its condition as of the close of business September 20 1918 in Carroll County. Cashier L F West swears the figures are true from the bank’s books and is sworn before J Hilderbrand Notary Public on September 24 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Banking Company
Temple
Georgia
Carroll County
Mo Eamio
P. Wert
L. F. West
Hilderbrand
N. P
Elicia J
Carrollton
Every Hero to Be Gien a Farm in Postwar Plan
Washington announces a plan to provide a home and farm for every returning soldier. Secretary Lane argues a nationwide effort will create employment and civic ties, offering men and soon wives a place in postwar America. The initiative, funded by a preliminary $200,000 survey, aims to expand into larger appropriations by the incoming Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Lane
Cmme
French 75 gun to be used at A M School through Christmas
The French 75, named for its 75 millimeter calibre, will be at the A M school through Christmas. An incapacitated officer will visit in the fall to instruct students in handling the gun. The weapon, central to French artillery, influenced American force procurement after U S entry into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
W. C. Adamson
J. 11. Melson
Robison Promoted to Internal Revenue Agent for Georgia
Friends note a promotion for J. R. Robison from Chief Field Officer in Georgia to Internal Revenue Agent for the state with headquarters in Atlanta. He will oversee the state income tax as part of the war effort, continuing faithful government service comparable to trench duty.
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J. R. Robison
Robison
Field Omcer
Georgia
Georgian
Atlanta
Nia
Government
le Ins
Sinia Aiovost
Lost Lady's Price Between Rifle Range and Water
Lost between 0.8 and Rifle Range and Water on Wednesday morning September 18. Reward offered. Return to Mrs J N Ross, DU 8 Rifle Range. Wills note: Cole's Hot Blast Heaters help reduce living expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Ross
Ross
Cole
Remeeat Re Lieut Long in Heroic River Battle
A fragment from a Sunday Herald recounts Lieutenant M. Long and Bay in a desperate river fighting episode. Long is repeatedly wounded during a chaotic assault as enemy fire and a swollen river hamper retreat. A friend notes Long uttered his name as he passed.
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Murno
Prancen M
Misgrave
M. Long
Lowe
Tinien
Long
Brately
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Opens Saturday Morning
A call to all residents to join the Fourth Liberty Loan drive begins Saturday morning with local committees urging strong participation. President Wilson’s message appears in the paper in his handwriting, printed for Carroll County readers on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marke
Liberty Loan
Wilson Lina
Carroll County
Boys Literary Society organized for 1918 19
The high school formed the Boys Literary Society in the second grade room for 1918 19. Major Grayhill urged the boys toward lifelong thinking and speaking skills. Malcom Hamrick was elected president pro tem with Leonard Wedeon secretary. Officers chosen include President Hamrick VP Bernard Crockett Secretary Leonard Hendon Critle Bam Carter. Committees named and plans set for Friday September 27 at 12 16 pm with invites extended. Buy Liberty Bonds.
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Boys Literary Society
Major Grayhill
Mr. Adams
Malcom Hamrick
Leonard Wweendon
Bernard Crockett
Leonard Hendon
Critle
Bam Carter
Armis
Howell Brock
Raymond Crider
Bryant Smith
Carl Breyens
Milton Mitt
Harvey Jackson
John Hume
Nomfely
Hume
City Enforces Forced Labor Meant to Put Men to Work
Three men Sil Jackson Gale Wisher and K Migou were brought here last week on charges under a Georgia work or fight law. Hud Jackson testified he worked enough to earn money for expenses while Gale Wisher refused essential city work. T Hagan left for Charleston to take government work as the campaign to require five days of labor weekly begins with local officials coordinating with the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sil Jackson
Qube Piyches
K. Migou
Georgia
Hud Jackson
Gale Wisher
T. Hagan
Governimiet
Charleston
Paws
Ut Ds
Alty
County Ofielala
Bethe
Mammoth Money Saving Sale at Dok near Bowdon
A historic ad proclaims a big sacrifice sale by J J Wavrod and Hagrod as they wind up mercantile ventures. It touts a stock of four thousand dollars in dry goods and items from Hamilton Brown aloes to kos and children fashions, opening October 5 and running through October with emphasis on saving money for fall and winter needs.
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Fumona Hamilton Brown Aloes
J. J. Wavrod
Dok
Bowdon
Hagrod
John Newell Home Sold to W T Jones
Whiteburg buyer W T Jones purchases the John C Newell home on Dixie Street and plans to move to Carrollton soon. Carroll Real Estate and Renting Agency led by O K Henderson Jr. arranged the closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newell
W. T. Jones
W. T. Jonen
Whiteburg
Hima
John C. Newell
Dixie Street
Jones
Carrollton
Carroll Real Estate & Renting Agency
K Henderson, Jr
Salesman Wanted for Oil Grease and Paint in Cleveland
Riverside Refining Co seeks a part or full time traveling salesman in Cleveland Ohio. Must have knowledge of lubricating oil grease and paint and be willing to handle communication with clients. Apply to Riverside Refining Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Riverside Refining CO
Cleveland, O
Farm for Rent Near Bremen with Dwellings and Pasture
Tenner farm five miles south of Bremen offers two good dwellings and ample barren land suitable for three or four horses. Property listed by Adamson in Bremen Georgia.
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Tenner
Bremen
Adamson
Carroll County Liberty Loan Quota Set at 407 450
Carroll County fixed Fourth Liberty Loan quota at 407 450 dollars and pledges full participation. Officials urge rapid, united bond buying, comparing effort to local wartime actions and urging residents to support Carroll county soldiers.
Carroll to Form County Advisory Board
County Agent Ed T. Jackson calls a meeting of farmers and millers from Carroll County at the courthouse in Corralitos Georgia to form a County Advisory Board on the wheat question. The aim is to address wheat production and supply for the fall season with an estimated twenty thousand barrels needed for the county and calls for local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed T. Jackson
Corralitos
Plina
Carroll County
France
Notice from Dr W L Pitts on unsettled obligations
A notice states the doctor is unable to meet obligations and has arranged with T M Hamrick to collect due amounts. It urges debtors to call and settle promptly and to deal with the matter in honest spirits. Respectsfully, Dr W L Pitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Hamrick
W. L. Pitts
Statement of the Condition of the Citizens Bank 1918
A bank balance sheet shows assets including cash, stocks, cotton advances, U S Treasury certificates, and real estate. Liabilities list capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, deposits, cashier's checks, and time certificates, with a sworn affirmation by cashier Lewis Sims in Carroll County Georgia on September 25, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howac
Bankera
U. S. Treasury
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Hyatt and
the Scout Trail
T. C. Bledsoe
T. G. Bledsoe & CO
U. S
Interior
T A. & M. School
Sami Tia
United States
Carroll
Hermien
Orange
Caroll County
Citizens Bank
TOTAL
State OF Georgia
Canta Newia
Sime, Cahier
Fife
Aid Bank
Gewis
Sims
Ghady Cole
Tota
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