Letters From Taylor County Boys Fight For Country In France
Private J Morgan McCants writes from Somewhere in France in Aug 1918 about family letters reaching him late and his hope to return home. He praises French kindness, describes camp life behind the lines, and notes efforts to aid orphans while sharing prayers for loved ones. Also includes a letter from J J Shealy in Liverpool England dated Aug 21 1918 describing mail and family news from the front.
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J. Morgan McCants
J. J. McCants
France
States
Papa
U.S. A
Clifton
Jack
Verna
Otis
Murray
Uncle Sam
Robert
Oscar Cox
Jere
Camp Wheeler
Jay
Liverpool
England
Mamma
Dan
Berta
Lula
Morgan
Mack Mathews
Thea
Dock
J. J. Shealy
Co. K
E. F. Belmont
Military Hopital
Eng
Letter From a Soldier in 1918 Describes Mail and Life
A World War I letter dated August 23 1918 from a U S soldier to his father reports receiving four letters that week and news of growing friendships with fellow soldiers including Scotchmen. He notes his allotment payment arriving, staying financially steady, and continuing to buy smoking tobacco from Missouri companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
U. S
Missouri
Mamma
United War Work Conference District Dates Set in Georgia
Georgia announces ten district conferences to organize the United War Work Campaign funds in November. Cities listed include Athens Atlanta Augusta Savannah Waycross Valdosta Thomasville Albany Macon and Columbus with dates from Oct 24 to Nov 5. The campaign supports seven organizations aiding soldiers and postwar citizenship.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Athens
Augusta
Savannah
Waycross
Valdosta
Thomasville
Albany
Macon
Columbus
United War
Cam_paign
Berlin
War Department
Wilson
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Woman’s Christian Association
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
National Catholic War Council
Jewish Welfare Board
Salvation Army
United States
Local Board Seeks Unregistered Military Age Residents
The Taylor County local board urges all citizens to report anyone aged 18 to 45 who has not registered. It condemns laxers and calls on the public to aid in enforcing duties and bringing guilty parties to justice.
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Taylor County
Chamberlain's Tablets for Digestive Relief
These tablets are intended for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you have such troubles give them a trial and see what a first class medicine will do. They cost a quarter.
Two McGee Sons Hurt in Birmingham Auto Crash
Mr A J McGee of this place visiting Birmingham with three sons and one daughter had his son Theo and his father run down by a car Sunday afternoon while waiting for a streetcar. Both were taken to a hospital unconscious and later revived. Theo is improving while the father’s condition remained serious. The family wired for Mrs McGee, who went to Birmingham to be at his bedside. Recovery expected in about two weeks.
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A. J. McGee
Birmingham
Ala
Theo McGee
E. L. McGee
Local Board Seeks Volunteers to Help Registrants
The local board urges volunteers capable of assisting registrants with filling out questionnaires. Qualified individuals are asked to come forward to support this important civic service and aid in the registration process.
Court Will Be Asked To Shorten Term
Petition presented to Judge Gus Howard in Taylor County Georgia requests the Taylor Superior Court term be adjourned as soon as feasible after judgments in default and jail cases, citing wartime labor shortages and military registration pressures. The list of signers is omitted.
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Gus Howard
Georgia
Taylor County
G. H. Howard
Superior Court
Taylor Superior Court
Central School Opens New Term on September 30
The Central School begins its regular term on Monday September 30. Officials express hope for a full opening and an even start for all pupils and ask families to plan accordingly to support a strong term.
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the Central School
Roberta Farmer Joe Sams Dies After Columbus Road Crash
Joe T. Sams 28, of Roberta Georgia, died at Macon Hospital from a base skull fracture after a Ford car overturned on the Columbus road en route to Camp Wheeler. Four others were injured including J B Visage and his wife. Sams leaves a wife Josey sort man and two children, plus his mother and several siblings. The party intended to visit a brother at Camp Wheeler and stopped near Reynolds before the fatal crash.
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Joe Sams
Taylor County
Daviston
Macon
Camp Wheeler
Sam
Joe T. Sams
Roberta
Columbus Road
J. B. Visage
J.B. Visage
James Sams
Visage
Sams
Tom Hartman
Josey Sortman
Hart
Reynolds
G. S. Sams
The
Woodmen of the World
Methodist Church
Liberty Loan Campaign Meeting in Butler Targets County Quota
County Chairman F A Ricks leads a Butler court house meeting of the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. Representatives from across the county discuss systematic bond subscriptions and insist on assessed contributions, warning slackers will be reported. Farmers and townspeople urged to back Taylor county and “go over the top” quickly as in prior drives.
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F. A. Ricks
Court House
Butler
T.e
Washington
Taylor County
Red Cross
Mr. Farmer
Limited service help boosts local draft office workload
Mr. H. H. Jackson arrived to assist the local selective service board as workload outstrips one man’s capacity. Colonel H. P. Wallace and Mrs. Wallace have carried the load, with relief now expected from the arriving extra hand amid ongoing effort to manage duties.
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Mr. H. H. Jackson
Uncle Sam
Col. H. P. Wallace
J Weaning Gee Bietleman
Accon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parker
Over Sea
Morgan McCants
H. C. Shealy
Liverpool England
United War Work
Theo
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