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Newspaper

Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1917

Page

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Millican's Possible Run for Unexpired Fourth District Seat

Walter Millican may enter the Fourth district race to fill the unexpired term of Hon. WC Adamson. Supporters expect a vigorous campaign as Carroll county backs Millican, with a potential December primary and election under Dorsey if he runs. Several judges and local leaders are named as likely entrants in a crowded field.

W. J. Mills Adamson Milifeans Hig Aandidgeys Tudge Millican AMG Carroll Sit Cuntiew Army F. M. Loughy LaGrange Hono Willis Davis Millican Carroll County Frank Garrard Columbus Fourth District Democratic Executive Committee Dorsey Friends of Judge Millican

Three Year Old Child Burns in Fireplace Incident

Marlin White a three year old child of Mr and Mrs N H White was badly burned Wednesday morning when his clothing caught fire in front of a fireplace The burns are painful but not believed serious at this time.

Marlin

Books Lost in Carrollton Cedartown Search

Lost items include a ledger a price list and an order book bound with a rubber band. Property of Holloway Smith Co Cedartown. Lost Monday between Harris Garage Newnan Street and Roopville Road. Return to June Dowling at Hertzin Smith Co for reward.

Harris Garage Carrollton Newnan Street Roopville Road T Ledger Holloway-Smith Co Cedartown Dowling Hertzin-Smith Co

Weevil fight tour through South Georgia crops update

County Agent HE. T. Jackson reports a five day southern circuit examining cotton fields from LaGrange to Moultrie. He notes severe weevil damage in Richland and Dawson, uplifted by expert guidance from C B Bartley, with a warning that rental promises tied to cotton could fail next year.

Columbus Georgia City Rolston Hotel C. B. Bartley Department of Agriculture Richland Frank Pierce Carrollton Dawson Terrell County Petty Thomasville Baconton Carmilla Pelham Sea Island Moultrie Colquitt County Carroll County Macon Carolil County HE. T. Jackson

Rally Day at Methodist Church Services Welcome Dr Parker

Public invited to Rally Day at the Methodist Church next Sunday with services at 9 30 am 11 am and 7 30 pm Dr Parker of Emory University will preach at the three gatherings 700 are needed for Sunday School. Do your bit.

Dr. Parker Emory University

Chicago Reverie From a Visitor's Eye on the World's Fair Era

A quirky Chicago diary recounts a traveler's tale from a World's Fair era visit. He notes depots, rail traffic, and the city’s vast commerce led by Sears Roebuck, the bustling cabarets, parks, and beaches. He expresses awe at the lake, wind, and the city’s grand ambitions while lamenting pollution and climate.

Vaudvills Chicago Atlanta Sears, Roebuck & Co Tts Pullman Ill Illinois Central Lake Michigan

Death Claims Oliver Newell A Carro County Leader

Oliver Newell a prominent Carrollton bar owner and fraternity member died in a private sanatorium after infected teeth led to illness. He was about 58, transported from Atlanta on the A440 train with Wise and Dr L J Brock. Survived by wife, three children, his father Lovett Newell and four siblings. Funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev John H Gordon, interment in city cemetery.

Oliver Newell Carrellton Moon Busbreus Ann Atlanta Accompans Wise L. J. Brock Knight of Pythias Aeast Presbyte- Aarch Pllowman Robert Newell Duesday Presbyterian Church Ohn H. Gordon

Soldier Harry H. Burns Sends Safe in France Cable

A cablegram to Mrs. Lula Burns states her son Lieut. Harry H. Burns is safe in France. Burns, a second lieutenant in the field artillery, trained at Fort McPherson, is attached to the Allied armies for instruction in modern warfare and may return home or await further American arrivals.

Lula Burns Harry H. Burns France Burns Field Artillery Fort McPherson Europe United States

Tire and Save Trouble Return Stolen Tire

A tire found and taken from Alabama street near a tanyard branch in front of the third house on Thursday September 20 at about 4 30 pm was seen by a responsible party and is known. The owner requests the tire be returned to the Free Press office to avoid legal action.

Alabama Street Tanyard Free Press Office

Civic Club Meeting Notices and Windy Burg Letter Bits

The Civic Club schedules a regular meeting for Thursday October 4 at 4 PM led by President Mrs J R Styles. A local writer urges readers to request ongoing Windy Burg columns and hints at giveaways if 100 letters arrive.

Civic Club J. R, Styles Pres E, T Steed Scot

Jurors Drawn for October Court

A list of jurors drawn for the October court across multiple districts including 10th 6th 3rd and 2nd districts with numerous names such as J Worthey T W Richards A J Tyson and C A Brock The roster covers Victory Shiloh Lowell Bowdon Turkey Creek and other districts with names like J P Kent J T Robinson and W H Harris listed among the jurors.

J. P. Kent J. TL Robinson H. Upelureh Shiloh J.T. Styles Pth J. A. Fowler Bowdon Jc, Loftin A. K. Snead W. RB. Young J. B. Copeland Bowden A. J. Robinson R. G. Reld WY. Harris L. L. Brown J. T. Jones Mandeville W. B Price, Sr J. ©. Windom Turkey Creek W O Rutledge T. Wiliams Plint Corner W. T. Richards C. Q. Martin B. Harpe Fair Play J. B. Cook W. P. Hearn H. H. Boyd W. CG. Smith A. Riggs W. J. Boatright Hulett B. O. Eidson W. J. Aldridgeps W. FP Copeland C.L. Upchurch W. J. Phillips T. A. Griffin Lowall W. H Wooley Baskin R. S. Hughes W. M. Chambers Tyus A. GO Calhoun G. N. Foster Flint Corner L. E. Reid M. A. Boyd J.P. Skinner W. D. Proctor Eugene Harper W. D. Lumaden J. H. Wiggins W. N. Pitts J. A. Cantrell ShHoh J. M. Merrell WM. EB. Smith H. FP. Copeland Hatchcock Kansas Hugh Gibbs Levi Taylor Lowell M. T. Barneat F. J. Sharp J. W. Till EH. E. Bazemore J. W. Gray, Jr H. L. Hendon Frank Burton L. St. Puller J. D. Weater C. J. Reid Rk. P. Nixon J.T. Wood Sth Hf. Burns Ralph Mecka J. A. Duke Tyun W. Chatham N. E. Spence

Pig missing chase notices from J Z Thompson

Stray pig reported missing near home Thursday night a two month old male pig black with white spots. Description notes white on head body and legs and asks to notify J Z Thompson.

J. Z. Thompson

Stray Pig Seeks Owner in Georgia Message

Notice offers a stray pig at a residence in Georgia with owner to pay for care and 49 cents for thinsd. Apply to J Grice, Me el, 1 Rarenlltoa, Ga.

Grice

Carrolls 40 Percent Sends Crowd Over 6000 to See Sendoff

Carrollton visitors packed the courthouse yard for a 10 30 program of short patriotic addresses by Reverends Dodd Gordon Roop and others plus ex Confederate soldiers Cheney and Perry and I A Mandeville. A town Ladies Committee served a dinner for the soldiers before they marched to Camp Gordon at 12 40. It was a great day despite saddened departures.

Carrollton Carroll Camp Gordon Court House J. M. Dodd J. G. Gordon Wi W. Roop G. F. Cheney W. C. Perry I. A. Mandeville C. &. Roop W J. Millenan Mra Wright Baskin Soldier Boys

One Of The Boys Girl Letter Praises Patriotism

A letter from a reader commends a female writer for expressing patriotism and support for soldiers during wartime. The writer lauds the girl’s courage and calls her “the power behind the throne” in the struggle for justice and humanity.

Othinat Anpur

Upchurch Joins Griffin's One-Price House

Mr. J. E. Upchurch leaves Tallapoosa then at W. C. Babingon Co and Butler Shop to join Griffin's One-Price House after October 1. He will welcome friends and customers at Griffin's in his new role.

J. E. Upchurch Griffin Mr. Upchurch Tallapoosa W. C. Babingon Co Upchurch Griffin’s

Buick Owners Parade at A and M Fair Grounds

Buick dealer Mr J M Johnson urges every Buick owner to decorate their car and join the parade to the A and M fair grounds on Tuesday October 9. Prizes: best decorated Buick 26 dollars, second 10 dollars, third 5 dollars, for Buicks bought from Mr Johnson. All decorated Buicks and occupants admitted free to the fair grounds that day.

J. M. Johnson A. & M. Fair Grounds

For Sale or Exchange for More Acreage

Farm listing near Bremon on a public road offers 50 acres with 40 acres cultivated 7 acres low land a well painted 3 room house good barns platry orchard and outbuildings. Will exchange for 73 or 100 acres in Carroll or Haratyon counties. H B Bell Bremon Ga

Bremerz Higl Carroll Haratyon H. B. Bell Itpad

Mules Wanted at Carrollton Sale Event

Notice announces a mule sale in Carrollton at J. Tékm ron's stable on Saturday, September 2 for buying mules aged 4 to 10 years and weighing 950 to 1200 pounds. J. P. Lawhgey Ragedals and Gawhorn Mule & z listed as organizers.

Carrollton Tékmron J. P. Lawhgey Ragedals Gawhorn Mule & Z

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