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CARROLLTON,
JUNE 22, 1916
TO ASK CO-OPERATION OF
COUNTY IN STREET WORK
It is understood that the city au
thorities; having given up* tfte idea
of nslfing a division of the road
fumty paid into the county treas-
ury./will work for the co-operation
of Che county authorities instead,
ar ljjhat, bill to this dffect will be
tirminri'd nu(t introduced in the
! prepared and introduced in
legislature this summer.
)*. The idea back or the proposition
■ is that the main streets leading into
V, Carrollton, about a mile in length
in each direction, are used as much
by residents of the county outside
the city limits as any other public
roads of the county, and that the
county is therefore as much bound
I to contribute to the support and
maintenance of these roads as* it is
for that or any other highway.
The residents of the city pay taxes
which go altogether for the main-
. tenancc of country roads, in ad-
dition to keeping up all the city
I streets. In other words, the citi-
1$ zens of lu> various towns of the
U county, in addition to keeping up
their own streets, many of which
I \ v 'are extensively used by country
, people coming to town, also pay
the bulk of the taxes used for
ounty road purposes;
S it does seem reasonable that
there should be some degree of co
operation between county and city
authorities. The resident of the
city is as much a citizen of the
county as the man who lives fif
teen miles from the county seat,
and pays his proportionate share
of taxes for all county purposes,
in addition to his city taxes, which
are heavy. It seems to him, then,
that when, he has helped his fellow
citizen of the rural district build
a dozen or fifteen miles of road to
the city limits, his country neigh
bor ought not to object to helping
him complete the one mile of road
to the public square.
The county authorities have so
many miles of road to keep up that
it is manifestly impossible for them
* #iste(5«sT*:,»,.Brajh for the few miles
» of main roads running through the
various towns of the epunty, but
there will probably be little ques
tion that they should assist in some
measure in the upkeep of those
streets used daily by .all who visit
any of the towns, and the* people
/and officials of the county and the
various towns should have no dif
ficulty in agreeing upon some sat
isfactory basis of co-operation.
• The Free Press will publish the
provisions of the proposed meas
ure as soon as it is prepared, that
the people may know just what
plans are to be considered.
CITY AUTHORITIES NOT
TO URGE PROPOSED BILLS
It is understood that the mayor
and council have decided not to
'urge the passage of the three bills
proposed in notices published re
cently, one to increase the number
ftf councilmen, one to abolish the
water and light commission, and
one to turn back to the city author
ities the taxes paid by the city into
the county road funds.
The last named bill, inasmuch
as it touches a matter of the most
vital importance to the whole coun-
* ty, would have precipitated quite a
lively fight had it been brought up,
but it is not thought that anyone
will ask its introducion.
The other two bills, however,
which are of interest only to the
people of Carrollton, may even yet
be urged for passage by interested
-citizens.
LIBRARY MEETING
There will be a meeting of the
members of the library association
at the hall next Wednesday even
ing at 4 o’clock.
All members are urged to be
present.
FARMERS UNION MEETING
The Carroll County Farmers Un
ion meets June 29th, at 10 o’clock
a. m., at Mt. Zion.
Delegates from Carrollton local:
J. A. Howard and W. A. Shackel-
Tord, alternate T. A. Helton and W.
A. Garrett.
Ed Jackson and A. A. Pittman at-
by virtue of office,
each local send delegates, as
there will be business of impor
tance. A. A. PITTMAN.
• President
W. M. COBB, Secretary.
FOR A COW
square piano for a good
cow. W. E. JACOBS,
Carrollton, Gta.
WAR WITH MEXICO SEEMS
IMPOSSIBLE TO AVOID
With Mexican outrages continu
ing, and the bad faith of Carranza;
head of the so-called de facto gov
ernment becoming more apparent,
diplomatic relations between that
country and the United States have
been hanging around the breaking
point several days, ami a declara
tion of war is likel' - at any time.
President Wilson has called out tho
entire national guard of all the
states, and it is expected that a force
of 100,000 men will soon be mobi
lized on the Mexican border to pro
tect the citizens of that region,
even if actual war does not neces-
silate the invasion of the ill-gov
erned and lawless republic to the
south of us.
The United States government
has been patient and long-suffering
with the Mexicans, and the honor
and dignity of the country and the
safety of her citizens, in her own
territory, make decisive notion im
perative. The crisis is a grave one,
and presents opportunity for the
’Americans of this time to show
'their patriotism and loyalty to flag
and counry in a splendid way. Al
ready, without a call for volunteers,
thousands of men are enlisting for
foreign service, Georgia’s military
authorities having reported ready
for orders ten hours after the sum
mons to prepare for action came.
EACH CITIZEN’S DUTY
TO PREPARE FOR DEFENSE
Every one who can, boys and
girls, and their mothers and fa
thers, should come out Sunday af
ternoon' to hear Major F. Lewis
Poindexter, writer and veteran of
the Phillipine war, speak on “Pre
paredness.”
The meeting will be held at the
First Methodist church and will be
girt - at 4 o’clock. This hour has
been selected to enable as many as
possible to attend without conflict
ing with the meetings ofthe Bap
tist revival; j- • A-
Everyone cordially ' invited. Ad
mission free and no collection.
TABERNACLE MEETING TO
RUN THROUGH NEXT WEEK
The revival meetings at the Tab
ernacle Baptist church will con
tinue through next week, with a
mass meeting for everybody Sun
day afternoon at thre<* o’clock.
The services are in charge of the
evangelist, Dr. Isonhour, and Mr.
Bailey is leading the singing.
Services occur at 10 a. m. and
7:45 p. m. daily, and at the usual
hours Sunday. Everybody is in
vited to attend.
ANOTHER FREAK EGG
Mr. J. H. Cooper, of route 4, was
in town this week exhibiting a freak
egg. On the shell, stuck to it but
distinct from it, and formed of the
same substance, wus a perfectly
formed snake, with body, tail,
head, and even eyes clearly out
lined with 'remarkable Accuracy.
Judgt
Announces
Congressman
CAMP BEING PUT IN ORDER TWO HUNDRED ENROLLED
FLU a.iOO GEORGIA TROOPS in SUMMER SCHOOL HERE
Judge W. C. Adamson, of Carroll, nor expense necessary to benefit
ton, representative of the fourth TnjUbf my constituents or to pro-
congressional district of Georgia ni^ The general good
in the national congress for many '
years, this week announces his
candidacy for re-election subject
to the primary September 12th.
Judge Adamson’s formul an
nouncement is as follows:
To the Democrats of the Fourth
Congressional District of Geor
gia;
With heartfelt gratitude for your
honor and confidence, in the pgsh
as well as; for gracious assura
of approval now coming from p
to the primary election to be held
September 12th next.
I shall be deeply grateful for your
favorable consideration, ami if
nominated shall, with renewed zeal
and devotion, strive to render
faithful and efficient service to you,
with unremitting attention and
fidelity to the general interests of
our common country
ur common country. *
When first honored by gftni with
lection to Congress, I r^inquish-
election
ed all personal and professional
business, and devoted my energies
•unreservedly and exclusively to
official duty, sparing neither labor
your province to judge from
word what measure of suc-
jjh'as crowned my efforts,
work as chairman of the most
ant and hard working coin-
end as a member of such
ider party majority in the
. as requires our constant
ice to maintain a quorum
W/hile at lenst deprive me of
Jure of visiting and ming-
,person with you. Next to
accorded by your com
ai)d confidence,, the
Tsl con netted • A^Uh
been derived from
your association, w’hen during va
cations I have enjoyed your hospi
tality, studied your conditions and
interests and learned your views
end wishes touching public service.
Proud of my splendid constitu
ents, anxious to render you ac
ceptable service, thankful for your
long and generous support, and
wishing for you prosoerity end
happiness, I remain subject to your
command.
Your friend end servant,
W. C. ADAMSON.
June 17, 1916.
HORSES BEING TRAINED
FOR RACING AT A. & M.
FIRST BAPTIST NOTES
The pastor will probably take his
vacation this year during the month
of July. On this account the Lord’s
supper will be observed next Sun
day morning, and conference will
be held the first Sunday morning
in July.
Local horsemen are busy prepar
ing several well known horses, in
cluding Red S., Monte F., Major,
Dr. Gentry and Kid Dillon, to race
this fall at the A. & M. Fair, as
well as on July 4th.
It is announced that Friday af
ternoon at 1 o’clock the horses
named above will be worked live
mile heats at the A. & M. race track,
and anyone caring for the sport
will be welcome. No admission
will be charged, and the promoters
'would be glad to have all who are
interested to come out.
MRS. J. A. BASS PASSES
AWAY IN BIRMINGHAM
Beginning with Sunday night, Ju
ly 2, the congregations of Carroll
ton will worship together on Sab
bath evenings for two months. The
sermons will be on “The Ten Com
mandments,” and the initial service
will be held at the First Baptist
church. Let us make much of these
occasions.
Chief Dempsey will conduct pray
er-meeting Wednesday, June 28th,
at 8 o’clock. The presence of his
many friends, young and old, is
much desired.
Our local press stressed a most
timely topic last week in the mat
ter of the girls’ dormitory projected
at the A. & M. There is no more
insistent public need before our
people. The A. & M. has made a
large place for itself in the esteem
of all thinking people. Its work
stands and speaks for itself. Yet it
is seriously handicapped for the
want of a place where the eager,
anxious girls over the Fourth dis
trict may be sheltered and made
comfortable while preparing them
selves for good housekeeping, plain
living and high-thinking. Lei us
hear the call today!
Mrs. J. A. Bass, formerly of Car
rollton. but for the past few years
ja resident of Texas, passed away
I Sundav at the home of her daugh-
I ter, Mrs. Lula Juhan, in Birming-
ihain, where she was visiting.
| Mrs. Bess, whose husband pre-
| ceded her to the grave some time
I ago, was a sister of Mrs. J. K. Rcd-
jwine. of this place, and has i host
of friends here who will learn with
| deep regret of her death.
WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The Wqman’s Missionary Society
'of the Methodist curch will meet
Monday afternoon, June 26tli, 3:30
o’clock, at the church. All the
members of the society are urged
to be present, and a special invi
tation is given all the ladies of the
church to be present, whether they
are members of the missonary so
ciety are not. >^n interesting pro
gram has ben prepared, after which
there will be a social feature to the
afternoon. Come and be with us.
Program.
Hymn.
Scripture Lesson—Mrs. John M.
Jackson.
Topic: “Preparedness”—Mrs. E.
T. Steed.
Recitation—Mary Hyatt.
Duet—Mrs. Bass and Mrs. Tan
ner.
Paper, “Present Opportunities and
Educational Needs”—Mrs. A. M.
Pierce.
Young ladies’ quartette.
Topic: “Membership Campaign”
—Mrs. M. M. Bradley’.
Reading, “The House By the Side
Side of the Road*'—Mrs. Buford
Boykin.
Solo—-Miss Mary Lou New.
Social hour.
YOUNG MAN SETS FIRE TO
CHATTAHOOCHEE TRESTLE
Ben Richardson, 21 vear old res
ident of Palmetto, is held in the
! Carroll county jail, /•larged with
i sotting fire to the Central railway
: trestle over the Chatahoochee river
ybelow Whitesburg Sunday afternoon.
It is said the young man pushed
over the five barrels of water kept
on the trestle for use in case of
jflre before firing it.
I Richardson, who was seen at the
'trestle, was detained by citizens at
Whitesburg until Sheriff Garrett
j was notified and went for him.
i After Heine placed in iail he ac-
I knnwledged the act, but gave no
| reason.
! He is the same man who rocked
a Central train last fall.
CARROLLTON YOUNG MEN
GO TO JOIN VOLUNTEERS
Commence now to get ready for
your exhibit at the A. & M. fair.
When the news was spread this
wek that the Georgia national guard
had been called our. and that men
were needed to bring many com
panies up to their minimum
strength, young men throughout the
state i began preparations to enlist.
Already four Carrollton boys,
Jack Aycock, Will Cobb, George
Brown, and Charlie Wilkie, have
gone to Mrcon, while others are
considering leaving soon. The
Georgia forces will be encamped
there until they are ordered to the
^Mexican border.
Macon, Gu., Monday, June 19th.
•—With the calling out of the state
troops to mobilize preparatory to
being sent to the Mexican border,
Macon looms large on the military
horizon, for it is here that fully
5,000 Georgia troops will be in
camp, this city having been desig
nated some time ago for the mobil
ization camp for Georgia. Due to
the fact that just such a call as that
which came yesterday, has been an
ticipated for some time, Macon is al
ready just about prepared to receive
the troops and, according to local
military officers last night, will
have no trouble caring for all who
are sent here. The camp- is located
on a 140-acre tract of land owned
by the Central of Georgia railway,
near what is known as the creosol-
ing plant, just opposite Crump’s
Park station. Sidetracks have been
laid by the railroad comany and ar
rangements have been made to ex
tend the water main to the camp the
first thing this morning. Chttirmnn
C. T. Williamson, of the board of
water commissioners, stating last
night that this will be only a work
of a few hours.
Bids for Camp Equipment.
The local reglme-*ni headquar
ters officers have in their possession
a detailed map of the proposed
camp, showing the location of every
tent, kitchen, warehouse and other
building. Last night the chnmcbr
of commerce asked for bids on the
following equiment for the camp,
the bids to be submitted not later
than 6 o’clock this evening at the
headquarters of the chninber on
brondway:
One storage warehouse, 56x200
feet.
Fifty-five kitchens, 15x20 feet.
Eleven sinks, 5x50 feet.
Seven sinks, 5x15 feet.
Twelve bath houses, 5x15 feet.
Nine bath houses, 5x10 feet.
Two hundred and fourteen tent
floor, fix!) feet. j ' ■
^-AH tb ffc tnrtMofWo. 2 comiqon
material and roofs to be made of
No. 2 composition roofing.
All to be erected at mobilization
camp site in rear of creosote plant
of the Central of Georgia Railway
company plant at Crump’s Park.
Local Boys Anxious to Go.
A lively interest was dislayed in
the news from Washington last
night by the members of the local
military companies. Apparently
they are all anxious to get into ac
tive service and radically all of
them have re-enlisted for federal
service. Work of recruiting the
companies up to full war strength
will be started at once.
The Central of Georgia railway
had received no orders last night
as to the movement of troops, but
it was stated that the railroads
have plenty of equipment ready
and there will be no delay once the
orer to move on Macon has been
given.
At the regimental headquarters
last night, Col. J. A. Thomas and
members of his staff were on hand
seeking contracts for various things.
Most of this detail had been pro
vided for in anticipation of the
time when the call for mobilization
would be issued.
Volunteers Have Mascot
At the volunteers' armory last
night, the members of that company
were proudly displaying a mascot,
which they expect to take with
them to the border. The mascot is
a cotton-mouth moccasin snake,
which the members of the company
captured yesterday at Lakeside.
'I lie summer school for teachers
opened at the A. & M. School Mon
day with an enrollment of more
than 200, a number much larger
than last year’s attendance.
This school, which takes the place
of the teachers’ institute formerly
held each year, is open to the teach
ers of several counties in this sec
tion, and the majority of those in
attendance come from other coun
ties. It is held under the auspices
of the stale department of educa
tion, many prominent men and wo
men educators being in charge of
I he work, and the course is of
much benefit to the teachers at-
Icnding.
I’he list of teachers in attendance
will be published in next week’s
Free Press.
MRS. MYRTIE BURNS
WEDS IN FLORIDA
Friends here of Mrs. Myrtie
Griffin Burns, of Tampa, Florida,
were interested this week to learn
of her marriage to Mr. Arthur Wil-
mont Bailey, of Kissimmee, Fla.,
the wedding having taken place at
Tampa last Saturday. Mr. nml
Mrs. Bailey will be at home at Kis
simmee after July 1st.
Mrs. Bailey, who with her moth-
ler, Mrs. T. B. Griffin has resided
in Florida the past three years,
formerly lived in Carrollton, and
has many friends here who join
in best wishes.
The Wesley Memorial aggrega
tion, one of the fastest uinnteur
baseball clubs in Atlanta, will be
’the attraction in Carrollton next
week, coming down Monday for
a three-game, tussle with- the local
team.
The Douglosvillc engagement
the local management to have some
team here fb finish the week.
Tickets for all three games will
be sold in advance at reduced
rates, and fans can save money by
buying a series-ticker.
Fall In line.
WESLEY MEMORIAL TEAM
TO BE HERE NEXT WEEK
LINDALE 7, CARROLLTON 0
Lindale won the first game of the
series to be played there the rest of
the week 7 to 0 Thursday after
noon. Errorless ball was played
by both teams, but Greenwood was
too much for the Carroltlon boys,
who got only four hits.
Score by innings:
RHP
Carrollton 000 000 000 0 4 0
Linale 020 100 04x 7 9 0
Batteries: Robinson and John
son; Greenwood and Benedict.
Umpire: Mitchell.
CARROLLTON BOYS BEAT
NEWNAN AGGREGATION
A Carrollton juvenile baseball
team beat a team of Newnan boys
I hursday 15 to 0 at the local park.
Batteries were Barron and Blalock
for Newnan, Vaughn and Powers
for Carrollton.
The lads will play a double head
er beginning at 9:30 Friday morn-
jng.
AUTO TAG LOST
Auto tag No. 21840, 1916, with
lamp and bracket, lost from car
somewhere near Carrollton. Find
er return to Free Press office and
receive reward.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Mr. J. T. Armstrong,
who was found dead in the field
June 13th, wish to express their
appreciation of the many acts of
kindness and sympathy on the part
of their neighbors and friends dur
ing their bereavement, and to as
sure them that their considerate
attentions will be gratefully re
membered.
STALLINGS-BARBER
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Stallings, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter. Ollie Leslie, to Mr. Hios.
Porter Barber, of Fairfax, S, C.,
the marriage to take place in July.
Get your printed stationery at the
Free Press office.
MAKE PLANS NOW
Now is the time to make plans
for—
1. Cooperation in marketing cot
ton and cottonseed next fall.
2. For a community fair, and
also for the county fair.
3. For a neighborhood picnic af
ter crops are laid by.
4. For organizing a credit union
or farmers’ savings and loan asso
ciation next summer or fall.
5. For organizing a school or
neighborhood debating society.
6. For starting community base
ball.
7. For getting all the farmers of
the community to join together in a
trip to visit some county or section
where the farmers have distin
guished themselves for good farm
ing or rural cooperation.
8. And finally it’s a good time to
moke up your mind that among
candidates and leaders in your par
ty, you will give the preference to
those candidates who have definite
platforms fort he betterment of ru-
platforms for the betterment or ru-
little atention to the man who,
dodging specific issues, Engages only
in abuse of opponents and glitter
ing generalities about his own po
sition.—Progressive Farmer.
& RALPH MEEKS
VOL. XXX, NO
\BLISHED 1886
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