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C. A. Meeks Publisher VOL. XXXVI, NO. 38—ESTABLISHED 1886 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER YEAR CARROLLTON, GA., THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1923 OPENING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED BY SUPT. WALKER On Monday morning, September 3, we begin another school year, it U the eifrflest desire of every teacher member of the board, and I am sure of every patron, that our children shall re ceive the benefits of the very best of schools. To secure this, wo must, know each other, understand each other^talk v ith each other, and help each other This is your school. We, the teach- and the Board of Education the blic servants. And it is our desirf ARMY SENDS RECRUITING SERGT. TO CARROLLTON Sergeant-John C. Crabb and wife, U. S. Army, arrived in Carrollton Wedrios day. Sergeant Crabb immediately took up the duties as recruiting sergeant for| most every branch of the army Bervico, Sergeant Crabb states thaf he has sOm« very attractive jobs, good pay, and fine locations to offer to the right kind of young men, who are'qualified. Here are the vacancies for which men are wanted-: Infantry, crtitnlry field artillery, coast artillery corps, aif era, pnblic servants. to servo you faithfully and i rul >- Carrollton can well pride herself fo the record she lias made in the eduoa tioual line of the past. But wo wish to We an inspiration along tho line of com linmity welfare, school and oducationai, work in general. Emerson once warnod us “Never to lpt the good bo the enemy uf the best.” Wo want to keep ouij school at the very front of the educa- t ionnl world. Wo, therefore, invito you to bo present at tho opening oxorcisos of the various schools, and come back „s often as possible.. You may be on gaged in several vocations, but the bus iness of rearing and educating our chili dren is tho greatest of all. We, the teachers, are here to givi you tho very best of sclfbols. Most of tile faculty of last year will return. The new members who will come to ui •lire recommended ns being the 'Very best. We wiiut tho teachers and pat rons to know each other, and form as sociations that will he mutually help t’ul. If your child does not progress as lie should, help us find the difficulty end soe that he is in school every day possible. The faculty for the year is as fol lows: High School. Miss Mary Clark—Latin and French. Miss Johnnie Cooper—English and Science. Mrs. Vorua Alvoy Havter—History. Miss Corn Westbrooks—Homo Eco- erighreers, sifeniil cofpa, quar r corps, chemical ,warfare serj A. & M. SCHOOL HAS AUSPICIOUS OPENING The Fourth District A. & M. School oponed Monday. Prospects fine for r large attendance, and one of tho best year’s work in the history of the school. Everybody should “rally round” the A. & M. ns it is mi institution of untold benefit to the boys and girls of tho 4th district. service, termaster corps, chemical ,warfare serj vice finance department, D. E. M. LA band, and a few Apodal jobs are also open, which offer excellent pay to men specially qualified. The special jobs nre for tho signal corps with station in or near Atlanta: One radio man and one telephone lino- mail and repairman, one typewriter re pnirman for duty in Atlnntn, four me chanics, auto, one battery repairman for duty nt Camp McClellan, Ala., also four men for the service and six men for the Q. M. C. nt Fnnama Canal zone. Here is a chance for you to see and learn while you earn. Do not wait un til nil the iicst jobs are gone. Come now and choose your own location. Sergeant Crabb is a nativo of Ala bama, nnd has boen with tho army since before the Into war. He has boon sta tioned at Fort McPherson near Atlanta for the past three years, which is the home of Mrs. Crabb. Sergeant Crabb states that ho likes the life and opportunities very much which the army affords. MR. S. J. STEINBACH LEFT FOR MARKET In the oarly part of the week, Mr. S. J. Steinbach loft for Now York on his semi-annual buying trip. On re turning he is slated to stop off nt Bal timore nnd Philadelphia. Mr. Steinbach is very optimistic over crop prospects and tins outlook for good fall business. He will make largo and well Selected purchases. Ho well under stands the “tastes” of his customers and will make his selections and pur chases accordingly. MEETING OF CARROLL TON ASSOCIATION Carrollton Baptist Association will moot with Shady Grow church on Thursday and Friday, September Oth and 7th; 1S123. Attention of nil messengers is called to the fact that the Association will open at 9 o’clock and will immediately organize and proceed with business. Heretofore organization has not tnken place, till afternoon. A. K. SNEAD, Chin. Ex. Com. | MRS. T. A. HILTON CALLED BY DEATH COl U1TT FARMERS TO RAISE TOBACCO Mo The Alabama-Georgia Epworth League Institute noinics. Mrs. Carrie Land—Commercial. Miss Martha Brown—Music. Miss Jonnio Bogors—Expression. Mr. Guy Atkinson—Principal. Junior High School. Mass Mamie Veazoy—Mathematics * nnd Principal . Miss Egarinh Strickland—History and Geography. Miss Grace Tennant—Civics and Science. Miss Elizabeth Arthur—English. College Street School First Grade—Mrs. Mollie Ward, Misi "' Tate Slade. Second Grade—Miss Nanelle Ellor bee, Miss Dorothy Scarborough. Third Grade—Miss Jimmio Lou Hob good, Miss Florio Strickland. Fourth Grade—Miss Vesta Head, Miss Alice Stevons. " Fifth Gtade—Miss Isnbell Head Miss Josephine House. Sixth Grade—Miss Berta Brown and Mrs. R. E. Foster, Principal. Maple Street, First Grade—Miss Eunice Sell. j Second Grade—Miss Lena Darden. Third Grado—Miss Bessio McMil- Fourtli Grade—Miss Ethol Williams. Fifth Grade—Miss Ruth Chatfiold. Sixth Grade and Principal—Miss Blanche Camp. Verv Respectfully-, KNOX WALKER, Superintendent of Schools. The Institute held nt. Mount Zion August 13th to 19th was a marked suc cess from Morning Watch to Evening Prayer Circle. Mr. John L. Horsley, from the League Headquarters at Chi <".-go, who was acting Dean because of Doan Howard's illness, forecasts a bright future fot this organization of Christian young people bent on serving God ami their followmcn. Delegates came from a wide ora—from Birming ham.to. Atlanta nnd from Rossville tq Fitzgerald. Dormitories for the girls and for tho boys were arranged in tho school buildings, and tho hall was turn ed into a dining room, seating fifty. Tho local Ladies’ Aid managed tho meals most harmoniously, while tho cooking done by tho proprietor of “Charley’s Place” in Carrollton, won unanimous praise. Classes in Bible, Missions and Meth- r. i)nnol>tmlAitfa "nf flOMMlft Notice, Citizens of Carrollton It will be greatly appreciated by the authorities of tho City, if all citizons will report to the Policemen or to the City Clerk’s offico any street light which is not burning. Any report ns to lights not burning will bo greatly appreciated by City, who will seo to it that same are re paired and plaeod in order immediate ly. 30nug1mo Roopville School to Open Monday, September 3rd Devotional services will bo conduct ed by Revs. J. T. Roberts and O. J. Withrow.- We will have with us Dr. Geo. W. Gamp, of Bowdon State Normal College, and Mrs.. V. D. Whatley, of Carrollton. All patrons and friends are cordially invited to he at the opening exercises. •ltrie, Gn., August 28.—Seven ex perts from North Carolina will bo se cured: to tench Colquitt county farmers how lo produce tobacco next year. A delegation of farmers, nccomnpnlod bv County Agent Stratford, will leave thii weok for North Carolina points, where arrangements will he made to secure d-emotistrators. Bowdon State Normal and Industrial College to Open .Wednesday, September 5th The public is cordially invited to nt tend tho opening of the Bowdon Stntc Nor&nl and Industrial College nt nine o’clock Wednesday, September 5th. Jii^ge E, T. Steed nnd Judge C. E Roop will deliver addresses on this occasion. It is hoped that n huge audience will he plresont for the exercises. Hofei strut ion is in progress nnd pros peels’ are very favorable for an in creased enrollment. Mrs. T. A. llilton passed away nt their home on Sims street on the 18th inst. The funeral was held Sunday following nt Shady Gr-jve church, con ducted by Rov. Gilbert Dobba, uftor which her body was laid to rest in the cemotery. She had been ill for several months nnd death was not unexpected. Before mnrrlnge she was Miss Annn Meggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jo :eph Meggs, of this' county. She was born March '3rd, 1872, and joined the Missionary Baptist clmreh at Shady Grove when ii young girl. In December, isqq > 3 i !0 un i te( j ln mnr . riage to Mr. T. A. Hilton. To this union five children were given, two of whom are living: a son, Mr. Roy Hil ton, of this city, nnd Miss Dovie Hilton, of Atlnntn. Sho is also survived by hoi husband and mother, Mrs, Sarah Meggs. who residod in tho homo with hor, and one sister, Mrs. R. M. Adorliold, of At lantn. The horoavod linve the sympathy of a large circle of friends. COTTON GROWERS WARNED TO RENEW WEEVIL POISONING To Give Play at Elizabeth Harris High School Judge Beall Back From Hospital Gibbons—Reeves for 'all 'departments "of League work were held in tho mornings. The afternoons were given over to study; rest, and to games in charge of Rev. •T. B. Crippon, superintendent of Talla poosa district. Tho night moetigs wero opnn to all and wore largely attended. Stunt night will not soon bo forgotton. nor will the picnic and camp fire prayer meeting which was hold nt. the old mill on Saturday night. The week rvas a period of raontnl, physical and spiritual recreation for all who attended nnd nil (lolegates pledge to return next year bringing many others. E. P. R. Attention! Church Clerks and Delegates of the Car rollton Association HOUSER FOR RENT.—Good' 8-room louse, corner Alabama and North Cliff street ;good 6-room house and sleeping porch South street. Apply to T. C. Blodsoo. 16augtfc The association meets with Shady Grove church Thursday and Friday be fore tho second Rundnv, September 6th and 7th. The church is five miles east of Carrollton. Church clerks will oblige mo and save time by sending list of delegates io me before association con venes. Respectfullv, L. W. STALLINGS. Bowdon Junction, Ga. r To The Parents: You are, of course, vitally interested in the de velopment of the character and habits of your chil dren. Are you overlooking one of the most important factors in their training? A savings account will instill habits of thrift and self denial. These will prove to be two of their most valuable charcteristics in later years. Bring your child to this bank and let him or her open an iftterest paying account. Keep the child coming here regularly—the law of habit will do the rest. ' The First National Bank L. C. Mandeville, President Chas. A. Lyle, Vice-President and Cashier G. L. SteWart, Asst. Cashier; M. A. Sandifer, Asst. Cashier. Carrollton, Ga. Mr. nrul Mrs. W. A. Gibbons, of Con way, announce the nmrringe of the!) daughter, Hcstope Evelyn, to Edgar L Reeves, of Atlanta, Ga., on Sunday evening, August 19th, at Littlo Rock tho Rov. Harry G. Knowles officiating. Mrs. Reeves is a graduaoe of St. Luko ’a hospitnl and lias many friends through out the state. Mr. and Mts. Reeves nre spending their hoiieyihoot in New. O*.- < leans. Mr. Reeves is a traveling representa tive of R. D. Colo Manufacturing Co. of Nownan, and is a native of Carol] county, a son of G. T. Reeves, neai town, n brother of J. B. Roevcs and Dr. T. W. Reeves, of this city. FOR SCHOOL BOARD After having been urged by a good liumbor of my fellowtownsm-en, I offer as a candidate for one of the members from tho city nt large of tho Board of Education, subject to the Democratic primary. Will appreciate the vote and support of both men and women. If elected, wo will endeavor to ad vanco tho interests of our schools/ind we believe that fourteen years experi ence in public school work will aid us in this endeavor. C. K. HENDERSON, JR. Judge .Lillies Beall lms returned from Atlaiju where he spent some time in n luipitiil. His friends will be glad to |ef«rn of his improved condition and that ho is now able to make occasional vinits’ to his office and to look after the interests of his clinets. CarfoHton Bank Fixtures Sold On next Saturday ovoning, Septem ber 1st, at. 8:00 o’clock, there will bo gilt'll at Elizabeth Harris High School a play entitled “A Poor Mnrriod Man.” Tho east, of diameters is as follows: Prof. John B. Wise—A Poor Marriod Man—Jack Reeves. Dr. Matthew- Ornlmm—Terrell Harris Billy Bhike Hubert Brazil. Jupiter Jackson (Blackface)—Lestei Iteevos. Mrs. Tona Ford—Miss Gertrude A' warning to fnrmors throughout Georgia to inercnBO their activities against, tho boll weevil, and to take special precautions against tho invasion uf tho army worm, which has made its appearance in the stnto, bait Just t>*en issued by the state board of entomol ogy. “This is the most, critical period of the year, especially in north Georgia,” says tho statement, signed by Ira Wil liams, state entomologist. “This crop can bo saved and a full crop mado if the farmers will poison nn dcontinue to pflison ns directed. This crop is late nnd should bo dusted late. “If the weather is dry, dust tho cot ton good so that tho weevil will not zo ablo to multiply rapidly when the rains begin. Use a good duster, and if the infestation is heavy, dust every throe or four days until the weevil is under control. “The state board has a small amount o fnrsonato which can bo purchased bn ttho indications are that it will not be on hand long. If you have not a sufficient amount to dust during the season, placo your order at onco. “Tho lonf worm ,sometimes called (tie caterpillar or nrmy worm, has made its npepnrnnco iu Georgia and indica t ions nre that much damage will bo dono by this post. , Dusting with e.nl cium nrscnnto is ono of the best reran dies. Fields dusted for the boll wee vil will be free from invasion by the leaf worm and all fields should be dust oil if it appears in this soction. “Tlie supplies of calcium arsenate in this state probably will not he great,. It shoul (lnot be shipped out of thr state. Any person having nny for salt is requested to communicate with tho state board of ontomology.” Zoic—Miss Clara Barr. June Graham—Miss Essio Walker. Rosalind Wilson—Miss Irina Stal lings. FOR RENT.—One dwelling liouso and out buildings, 49 Stewart, Htroet. Apply lo W. D. Bass, or Jamie Blodsoo. ltpd „ fixtures of the Carrollton Bank been sold io the First National it, of Auburn, Ain., nnd same wore pd on trucks nnd moved away Bilav. ,.e bank building will bo fitted up jitore room to be occupied by Glenn kes.soda fount. ANNUAL SINGING .The annual singing nt bowdon Junc tion M. P. church will bo held on the second Sunday in September. Some prominent singers and musicians froir Atlnntn are expected. All singoss are invited to nttond. There will also be song services anil preaching Saturday night. Revs. L. R. nouse. and S. F Davis will bo there. So, come. H. C. K. A. J. BASKIN IN NEW YORK Bur Clover Seed I have about 100 bushels of bur clo ver seed for snle.—W. L. Nix, Tanner street. BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR RENT For rent, after Sept. 1, one 2-etorv blacksmith and wood shop. Good loca tion. Apply to W. 8. Campbell. tf Merchants now are buying tlioii Christmas goods. Makes one feel creepy physically and financially. Ono thing Russia doesn’t have to worry much about is Sunday motor car accidents. Mr. A. J. Baskin, representing the firm of A. J. Baskin Co., left Tuesday for New York, where he will be gone sovernl days buying goods for the store Announcement of arrivals will be made later. REV. HARDIGREE TO PREACH AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUNDAY New Stationery We are showing some very attractive in fancy and plain papers a .. *- ■ ,>.!• ■ v-"'it - - ; ? Drug Store. rill j I Rev. .T. B. Hardigrec, of Atlanta, will | <j> reach at the Christian church Sunday , T 1 morning, September 2nd. IIo will hnvo a proposition to submit to the church. Every member is urgently requested to bo present, and a cordial invitation is extended to all. FOR RENT.—4-liorsc farm, 3 miles from Waco on Waco and Bowdon road; five settlements. Convenient to gins school, churches. 15 acres in bottom kind. Prefer to rent for third and fourth or would rout standing rent. See the undersigned, MRS. F. E. Sc H. T. JONES on tho promisos on Waco, R. F. D. No. 1. ltP a Turnip seed in bulk. Fresh lot just received. Rutabagas should be sown now.-Jackson’s 10c Store, “where your dimes have more cents.” PREMIUM ON FIRST BALE 1923 COTTON 1000 POINTS FOR FIRST CARROLL COUNTY BALE 1000 POINTS FOR FIRST HEARD COUNIY BALE To show our appreciation to our customers and friends we will give 1000 points over and above the market price for the, first bale 1923 cotton raised in Carroll County. Also 1000 points over and above the market price for the first bale of 1923 cotton raised in Heard County. J. M. Burns & Co., of Carrollton, have agreed to gin these first two bales of cotton FREE. MOORE & CLEIN The Bargain Merchants of Carrollton “You Will Always Find us on The Square” Boxes of 24 Sheets and Envelopes, rugh edges, white, pink, blue and gray. Regular Size 50° ®° x Large Size 75c Box Ti’y us when you need anything from a good CARROLLTON DRUG First National Bank Building PHONE 80 FARMS FOR RENT We have several Farms for rent Call at Bank CITIZENS BANK FARM LOANS NOW AVAILABLE 19 NEWfJAN STREET CARROLLTON. GA. Poison the Weevil Poison the Weevil *1 ■jim