Alleged Deserters and Officers Fight in North Georgia
In Gilmer county a violent clash occurred as two alleged deserters Tom Gobel and Will Logan fought a sheriff's posse at Logan’s home. Logan’s father Wiley Logan was killed. The suspects were taken to Camp Gordon for court martial proceedings.
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Atlanta
Gilmer County
Tom Gobel
Will Logan
Camp Gordon
Happy Valley
North
Georgia
Logan
R. L. Milton
Wiley Logan
United States
James Pendleton
T. W. Craige
Crisp pushes tax on income of officials in war bill
Representative Crisp won House approval for a proviso in the war revenue bill that taxes the income of federal state and municipal officials. He argued the tax aligns officials with congress members for war burdens, while critics warned of constitutional issues and state sovereignty limits. Chairman Kitchen backed Crisp, saying any constitutional questions could be settled in court.
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Washington
Crisp
House
Congress
Kitchen
Georgia
Civil Service Exam for Taylor County Rural Carrier
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for Taylor County Georgia to fill a rural carrier post at Mauk and vacancies on rural routes from other post offices. The test will be held in Junction City Georgia on October 12 1918. Apply for blanks and information to the Junction City postmaster.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Taylor
Junction City
Mauk
Georgia
Harris Victory Praised by Coleman and Confederate Veterans
Walter S. Coleman issued a statement praising Senator elect William J. Harris after his Georgia primary win. He notes telegrams of congratulations from across Georgia and the nation, recalls Confederate veterans at the Soldiers' Home, and outlines Harris plans to visit family before returning to Atlanta and then Washington to advance Georgia interests.
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Walter S. Coleman
William J. Harris
Georgia
Mr. Harris
William Schley Howard
Wilson
Harris
Chas H. Harris
John B. Gordon
Washington
Atlanta
Macon
National Capitol
Recount Sought in Houston Democratic Primary
Perry attorney C L Sheppard filed with the Democratic Executive Committee a recount request for the Houston primary for Representatives in the Legislature. Irregularities were alleged at some precincts where voters chose only one candidate though two were to be elected. The committee will meet next week to review the matter. Official tallies: Richardson 388 Holtzelaw 368 Houser 366 Brown 346.
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C. C. Richardson
Byron
R. N. Holtzelaw
Perry
Emmett Houser
Fort Valley
T. H. Brown
Powersville
Hardwick Bows to the People’s Will
Georgia politics detail Thomas W. Hardwick’s concession after the primary defeat. Senator Harris and candidate Howard respond, with praise for the president’s policies and the anti obstructionist stance. Cooper credits Wilson and Georgia papers, while O. P. Harris’s son recovers from a gas attack hospital stay.
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Hardwick
Atlanta
Thomas William Hardwick
Senate
Georgia
William Schley Howard
Thomas W. Hardwick
William J. Harris
United States
Emmett Shaw
Butler Gins Will Not Be In Operation On Mondays
Notice states gins will not operate on Mondays after this date and urges patrons to come Tuesday morning with cotton. Convicts finish a road from Butler to the Schley and Taylor county line by October first, a year long project praised for its quality, with camps moving next to the Panhandle district for further road work.
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Butler Gins
W. S. Hightower
G. C. Smith
Butler
Schley and Taylor County
Panhandle
Protracted Services at Bethel Church Begin Next Tuesday
Protracted meeting will begin at Bethel C M Church next Tuesday night and continue to the fifth Sunday. Rev Miss Bessie Moody will be with us.
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Bethel C. M. Church
Miss Bessie Moody
Whirlwind Drive In Bond Campaign In Georgia
Preparations are set for the Fourth Liberty Loan in the Sixth Federal Reserve district. The campaign runs three weeks from September 28 to October 19 with a district quota of 180 million dollars and Georgia’s share pegged at 52 million. Leaders include M. B. Wellborn and W. C. Wardlaw, overseeing a county and zone based drive across 427 counties in 26 zones.
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Atlanta
Federal Reserve
Georgia
Liberty Bond
M. B. Wellborn
Liberty Loan Committee
W. C. Wardlaw
St. Elmo Mass
Wardlaw
Treasury Department
Washington
America
South
East
Representative Wanted In Taylor County
The Atlanta Georgian and Sunday American seek a representative man in Taylor County who owns an automobile to cover rural routes. Apply to the circulation manager at The Georgian Co. 20-22 East Ala Street Atlanta Ga.
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Atlanta
Georgian CO
East
Ala
St. Atlenta
Liberty Loan Drive Starts Sept 28 in Taylor County
Preparations under County Chairman F A Ricks For the Fourth Liberty Bond issue begin September 28 with a drive to sell bonds starting November 28 The call is likely to total 6 billion dollars The same committee and teams from the previous campaign will lead the effort and aim to keep the county over the top in the early campaign days
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F. A. Ricks
Taylor County
State Convention Delegates Appointed
Acting Chairman J. T. Hart of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee named delegates to the state convention: G. C. Smith J. A. Matthews W. E. Steed and C. E. Benns.
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J. T. Hart
Taylor County
Democratic Executive Committee
Messrs
G. C. Smith
J. A. Matthews
W. E. Steed
C. E. Benns
Georgia organizes legal advisory board for registrants
Preparatory to mailing, Georgia forms a legal advisory board of trained lawyers to assist registrants in completing the questionnaire. The mailing date is not fixed yet. Men aged 19 to 36 will receive the questionnaire first and be classified for military service alongside other registrants.
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Georgia
Sugar Sale Rules For Retail Merchants And Consumers
Announcement from J 1 Adams Food Administrator for Taylor County dated September 18, 1918, stating new sugar limits. Retail merchants may sell a thirty day supply to rural customers at two pounds per capita, while town consumers may buy a 15 day supply under the same two pound cap.
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Butler
J. ‘1. Adams
Taylor County
Orphans Home Day Observed At Union Methodist
Orphans Home Day will be observed at Union Methodist church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The pastor Rev L A Harrell will preach and bring an important message relating to this worthy cause in the name of Christ. Everybody is invited to attend this service.
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Union Methodist Church
L. A. Harrell
Christ
Central School Opens Regular Term This Monday
The Central School begins its regular term on Monday September 30. The superintendent urges a full opening so all pupils can share an even start and plans are to be made accordingly.
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the Central School
Over 1,000 Registered in Taylor County on September 12
A total of 1,043 registrants were counted in Taylor County on September 12 with 621 white and 422 colored. The 18 to 20 age group showed the highest percentage. Thirty-five registrars volunteered free patriotic service, honored on the county roll. Names listed include residents of Butler Reynolds Howard and Rupert with multiple families.
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Taylor County
Navy Doctor Montgomery Commissioned First Lieutenant
Dr. R. C. Montgomery, who enlisted in the U S Navy medical department, received his commission as First Lieutenant. He is granted four furlough until November 1 and will report to a Navy training station for duty. The county physician’s departure is noted as a loss for the community but welcomed for service to the armed forces.
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O. P. Harris
France
Leanna Harris
R. C Montgomery
Medical Department
U. S. Navy
Uncle Sam
Volunteers Sought to Assist Registrants in Taylor County
The Local Military Board seeks men and women to volunteer in Taylor County to help registrants fill out questionnaires. With many questionnaires mailed, helpers must notify Col. H. P. Wallace immediately of their intention to serve in this patriotic effort.
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Taylor County
Col
H. P. Wallace
Federal Sugar Price Fix Issued by Atlanta Office
The Federal Food Administration in Atlanta issued a price order dated Sept 24 1918 fixing sugar at 9 cents per pound for refined and plantation granulated grades. The consumer price tops out at about 11 cents per pound with wholesale and retail margins and freight variations. T Adams Administrator for Taylor County signs the notice.
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Federal Food Administration
Atlanta
Ee T. Adams
Taylor Unty
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K. @. Matheson
Georgia School of Technology
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
Walter
Coleman
Houston
Bethel Church
Liberty Loan Drive
State Convention
Orphans Home
A. S. Wallace
M. A. Chapman
W. J. Riley
H. H. Aultman
Reynolds
J. H. Allen
H. O. Fowler
J. J. Saylor, Jr
E. J. Mims
T. D. Seay
R. C. Montgomery
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