Local Fair Board Sets sights on 1918 Growth and Leadership
The organization plans a stronger event next year with cattle stock growing farm products and canning as core attractions. Officers include H. J. Peagler as President and R. A. Hinton as First Vice President, with J. T. Mathews as Treasurer and G. C. Smith as Secretary. Directors and committees from Butler Reynolds Panhandle Carsonville and Howard districts named. A separate note reports a blizzard aftermath with downed poles, fuel shortages, and widespread cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Peagler
R. A. Hinton
M. T. Gaultney
G. C. Smith
J.T. Mathews
J. A. Matthews
Reynolds
G. Cmith
J. T. Mathews
But
Butler
H. J.eagler
W. W. Douglas
Panhandle
J. I. Fuller
E. C. Pierce
Carsonville
F.C. Jarrell
Daviston
Howard
J.T. Hart
Lawyers of 23rd District Meet for Selective Service Aid
Judge C. Riley, chair of the military legal advisory board for the 23rd Senatorial District, urges attorneys and volunteers in Taylor County and neighboring counties to attend a meeting Friday. He plans to appoint associate board members to assist registrants with questionnaires under the selective service act, a task requiring at least two weeks away from personal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Riley
Fort Valley
C. Riley
Military Legal Advisory Board
Senatorial District
Taylor County
Riley
Legal Advisory Board
Selective Service Act
Wright Wins Fourth District Convention Nomination
Columbus Ga December 12 Judge William C. Wright of Newnan was tonight nominated as Congressman W C Adamson s successor in the Fourth District by the district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William C. Wright
Newnan
W. C. Adamson
Government asks Supreme Court to dismiss draft cases
Washington December 9 A brief asks the Supreme Court to dismiss nine cases from Georgia Minnesota and Ohio challenging the constitutionality of the selective draft law arguing Congress has power to compel military service at home or abroad and that compulsory service has long been a normal method of raising armies. The brief cites Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman among the appellants and notes wartime necessity to protect liberties for the many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Russia
Georgia
Minnesota
Ohio
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
New York
Taxpayers Face Final Tax Book Closure in Taylor County
The tax books will close December 20 with no extensions or exceptions. Delinquent accounts will incur the usual penalties after the date, as the Legislature requires the books to be closed. Collector McCants urges all unpaid 1917 tax accounts to be settled at his office before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Taylor
McCants
Former Exemptions Cancelled By New Rules
Under new regulations every person registered for selective draft is restored to original status and all exemptions and discharges are revoked. The Provost Marshal General urges registrants to know their order number. Any registrant who failed to register on June 5 faces a misdemeanor with up to one year in prison and loss of rights and immediate induction into military service.
Notice to Registrants Engages December Instruction Session
Beginning December 15 the local board will mail questionnaires to registrants with seven days to reply. Col. H. P. Wallace will conduct a group instruction session next Tuesday December 18 from 10 to 12 at the courthouse for those needing help. Attendance is advised and guidance will be provided to all registrants, including colored registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
H. P. Wallace
Col. Wallace
Pneumonia Claims Another Good Citizen
James R. James age 76 a Confederate veteran and respected neighbor died Wednesday from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born November 24, 1841 in Twiggs County Georgia he fought in the Civil War and was wounded four times. He moved to town four years ago leaving a large family including wife six sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at the family home conducted by Rev. J. T. Adams with interment in the Baptist cemetery. The family and community mourn him deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. James
James
Twiggs County
Georgia
61St
Georgia Regiment
Marion County
J. T. Adams
Baptist
More Registered Men Called For Camp Gordon Draft
The following registered white men have been notified to report for military service at Camp Gordon on Wednesday December 19. J Henry Peacock, Butler Ernest Monroe Ivey, Charing J J Shealy, Butler Thomas Franklin Wilson, Butler Jacob Alma Montgomery, Mauk Arthur William Roach, Reynolds Henry Grady Thompson, How are Jim Hozg, Butler Hardy G Cooper, Rupert Hankie Trussell, Reynolds Luke Adams, Butler Ambrey T Aultman, Butler Claude D Watson, Butler Joseph L Cooper, Rupert Robert S Jinks, Mauk Gradymith, Butler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Gordon
J. Henry Peacock
Ernest Monroe Ivey
Charing
J.J. Shealy
Thomas Franklin Wilson
Jacob Alma Montgomery
Mauk
Arthur William Roach
Reynolds Henry Grady Thompson
Jim Hozg
Hardy G. Cooper
Rupert Hankie Trussell
Reynolds Luke Adams
Ambrey T. Aultman
Claude D. Watson
Joseph L. Cooper
Rupert Robert S. Jinks
Mauk Gradymith
Butler
Taxes Due by December 20 Urges Payments in Taylor County
The tax collector J J McCanns Jr warns taxpayers to pay all taxes by December 20 to avoid filing against unpaid properties. He notes the state requires prompt closing of books and that issuing executions is an unpleasant duty, urging receipts be obtained to relieve embarrassment.
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Taylor County
J.J. McCan7s, JR
T.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.C. Wright
Pneumonia
J R James
C. M. Bartlett
Butler, GA
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