No Exceptions to Registration Under Draft Act
Waco Texas May 30 There have been many inquiries about who must register under the elective draft act. Charles P Link chairman of registration in Waco says all males under the designated ages must register on June 5 with no exceptions. Registration serves as a national census for military and civil use and a certificate will be issued to all registrants. Police will verify lists and call for certificates when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Congress
Charles P. Link
United States
Maud Ryan
Rockdale
Lynn Ryan
Sally Beesley
Jeff T. Kemp
Ruth
Jim Hooks
Martha Lou
Cameron
J. J. Dunham
Sharp
Presbyterian Church
Thorndale
Salty
Cavilla
San Gabriel
Gay Hill
Cecil Plate
Marie
E. A. Sample
Methdist
W. H. Lyon
San Antonio
Medical Department of the
National Defense
Camp Wilson
Second Texas Infantry
John Denson
Major Denson
Sergen
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in the County Clerk’s Office
The County Clerk’s office issued marriage licenses this week to J. Mertz and Martha Krumpach, Geo. Epperson and Annie Cole, Nathan Williams and Lela Wilburn, Walter D. Harden and Florence Brown, W. M. Russell and Cassie Lord, Ewin E. Ferguson and Minnie Hamilton, Jim Ephriam and Lizzie Anderson, Louis MacGlothlin and Myrtle Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. J. Mertz
Martha Krumpach
Geo. Epperson
Annie Cole
Nathan Williams
Lela Wilburn
Walter D. Harden
Florence Brown
W. M. Russell
Cassie Lord
Ewin E. Ferguson
Minnie Hamilton
Jim Ephriam
Lizzie Anderson
Louis MacGlothlin
Myrtle Bailey
Auto Registers Show Local Registrants This Week
The week’s registrations include W. M. Sefcik of Buckholts for Ford, Sam Scott of Thorndale for Oakland, Joe Hobnek of Rogers for American, and Sam Wilson of Thorndale for Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sefcik
Buckholts
Ford
Sam Scott
Thorndale
Oakland
Joe Hobnek
Rogers
Sam Wilson
Real Estate Transfers In Milam County and Nearby Grants
Real estate records show transfers including J R Pettet et al to L T Shaw 247 12 acres in Milam County for 24750 dollars and J H Williams et ux to Jesus Cavil 56 acres in Jose Leal grant for 1100 dollars. Other deeds list Ray Jenness et al to L T Shaw 359 acres for 33250 dollars and Minnie A Noble et vir to J T Hamman 640 acres for 9000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pettet
L. T
T. L. Shaw
Milam County
Ray Jenness
Minnie A. Noble
J. T. Hamman
Jno
L. Nicholson
Geo. W. Williams
H. Williams
John H. Williams
Jasus Cavil
L. T. Shaw
J. J. Acosta
Herbert Williams
Jose Leal
Miss Lula Wingo Hosts Forty Two Party at Suburban Home
Miss Lula Wingo entertained a group of young folks with a Forty two party at her suburban home last Friday night. Attendees included Misses Merle Blasienz Medina Steussel Ethel Wigo Ruth Hopper Perle Emma Fikes Ober Latham Bertie Grismore Allie Fulton and others.
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Lula Wingo
Merle Blasienz
Medina Steussel
Ethel Wigo
Ruth Hopper
Perle
Emma Fikes
Ober Latham
Bertie Grismore
Allie Fulton
Local folks enjoy long game of forty two after party
A Burlington Tribune note lists players including Preston Blassenz, Alfred Blassenz, Gordon Parkus, E J Harris, Clyde Wingo, Ervin and Ernest Steussel, Oliver Ryan of Anson, J R Hopper, Charlie Hopper, Curtis Mosley, Ernest Mosley, Earl Mosley, Chester Rogers, Jessie Perry, and Bernice Goodwin. They played 42 until late, then the hostess served cream, cake and fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Preston
Alfred Blassenz
Gordon Parkus
E. J. Harris
Clyde Wingo
Ervin
Ernest Steussel
Oliver Ryan
Anson
J. R
Charlie Hopper
Curtis
Ernest
Earl Mosley
Chester Rogers
Jessie Perry
Bernice Goodwin
Burlington Tribune
U D C Meet Friday At Jeff Rogers Chapter
Jeff Rogers Chapter of the U D C was entertained Friday by Mrs Baskin. Wall displays showed generals with ivy and flags. color scheme featured red white and blue flowers. Members read papers and discussed the Battle of Shiloh and Siege of Vicksburg. Cream and white cake concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Rogers
B. J. Baskin
Mesdames
Nell Sharpe
Pearl Clement
Jeff Kemp
Mary Henderson
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Priscilla Club Entertained At Mrs Triggs Home
Mrs Albert Triggs hosted the Priscilla club at her N Central Ave residence for the season's final meeting. Members enjoyed handwork, with salad and ice refreshment forming a feature. guests included Mesdames Fannin Will O Triggs C W Straus and Miss Hamilton Winnie Henderson Beth Jeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Central Ave
Albert Triggs
Priscilla Club
Mesdames Fannin
Will O. Triggs
C. W. Straus
Ben Arnold
Misses Hamilton
Ballenger
Winnie Henderson
Beth Jeter
Duncan Family Returns From Leona Trip
Mr. Seth Duncan traveled to Leona Sunday and came back with his wife and young daughter who had spent three weeks in Leon County visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Duncan
Leona
Leon County
Mayor Hefleys Proclamation for Cameron Citizenship Day
Mayor Sam Hefley proclaims June 5 1917 a legal holiday in Cameron in line with President Wilson and Governor Ferguson. The measure invites Milam County citizens to observe registration day nationwide and join in a loyal American observance.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
Sam Hefley
Cameron
James E. Ferguson
Milam County
Tracy Notes Prosperity Amid Cotton Chopping Season
May 27 Tracy Texas reports cotton chopping to lift farmers after frequent rains and sun. The community mourns Mrs. J J Dunham age 77, born Hancock Mississippi, died after months of illness. interment at White Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Texas
J. J. Dunham
Dunham
Hancock
Miss
New Orleans
Presbyterian Church
Sharp
White Church
Copeland
Liquor license renewals surge as Texas posts rate
Austin May 24 Comptroller Terrell issues renewal liquor licenses at about 200 daily to prevent confusion. Of 8248 licensed saloons in Texas 1744 are liquor and 1504 are mall. Renewals this year are below last year as saloon men expect wartime liquor bans.
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Austin
Tex
Terrell
Department
Texas
Congress
Mrs Burns Bever Spends Weekend in Cameron
Mrs Burns Bever of Gause spent the weekend in Cameron visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Burns Bever of
Gause
Cameron
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Court House
County Board
G. T. Graves
J. H. Gandy
S. L. Stidham
Ks Matocha
E. A. Flinn
Curry
F. A. Durrie
Salem
Jeff D. Nisbett
Ad Hall
J. H. Scarborough
J. O. Hughes
Elm Ridge
J. H. Ireland
R. F. Coleman
Maysfield
J. S. Barmore
M. VY. Tyson
Jones Prairie
B. F. Stidham
T. B. Stidham
Branchville
John A. Smith
Baileyville
B. P. Bozeman
V. O. Wall
Clarkson
W. W. Cox
Milano
Lesser Newton
C. M
J. S. Terry
Bethlehem
C. S. Christian
Edgar Henry
Jim Eads
Kolb
H. C. Sullivan
San Grove
R. J. Sloan
R. A. Hairston
Sandy Creek
J. H. Hall
Bushdale
John Backhaus
Davilla
B. R. Robison
Sharp Setzer
Lilac
J. '. Baldridge
Monroe
Walker
Elmer Outlaw
C. W. Baggett
D. S. Gilleland
Sharp J. B. Baldridge
Will Davis
Joe Petty
H. E. Felton
Crush
J. E. Whittington
J. L. Elmore
D. R. Criswell
Thos
Blinka
Sandy Ridge
A. W. Rae
Burlington
Cahill
J. P. O’ Neill
Neal Carmichael
C. W. Strauss
Walkers Creek
M. G. Ditto
D. M. McKee
Marak
W. F. Whiteaker
F. J. Matula
Yarrellton
I. M. Wilkerson
Geo. W. Lock
Tom Caffey
Clarence Jackson
Conoley
A. W. Stiles
Watson Branch
C. E. Scales
A. Taegel
Gus Newton
Im. Rudi
Ellison Ridge
J. M. Gilchrist
W. T. Johnson
Port Sullivan
J. A. Peel, Sr
Elmer Self. Briery
G. W. Follis
O. F. Robinette
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K. L. Lindsley
T. K. Chandler
E. H. Bailey
A. C. Harper
R. Beard
J. H. Simmons
J. W. Coleman
R. Mullinax
Homer L. Gunn
J. W. Foster
H. A. Lawrence
J. Ditto
J. W. Gore
S. C. Chadwick
W. A. Robinson
J. C. Freeman
Guy V. Slocumb
Tom Evard
L. B. Martin
Louis Murf
W. L. Crook
Jasper Bradley
W. C. Addison
Hefley
Mrs. Gete McCoy of
Temple
Mrs. Dunham
Ed. Simms
Robert Simms
Irma Harris
Minerva
Hobart Robbins
Cameron Sanitarium
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