Grand Jury Report and County Court Notices 1917 Milam County
The Grand Jury reports after eleven days and 395 witnesses, returning 19 felony and 18 misdemeanor indictments. They urge precinct officers to act on minor offenses, condemn demoralizing prostitution near Cameron and Bell Milam line, praise jail conditions and officials, and list real estate transfers and deeds recorded since the last issue.
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John Watson
District Court
Milam County
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Bell-Milam Line
J. B. Cavitt
Foreman
E. H. Hamilton
P. S. Graves
R. F. Coleman
J. H. Gibbs
J. H. Hill
Lon Hudson
I. Bounds
R. R. Tyson
W. P. Henry
B. M. Jennings
H. H. Hartsfield
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by County Clerk
The County Clerk’s office issued marriage licenses this week to Jeffry Horde and May Etta Green, Lela Harris and Willie Erck horst, George Moore and Dora Johnson, Ernest Ballenstedt and Laura Stewart, J. E. Dyal and Marie Foster, and L. D. Weathers and Tillie Nell Fridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffry Horde
May Etta Green
Lela Harris
Willie Erckhorst
George Moore
Dora Johnson
Ernest Ballenstedt
Laura Stewart
J. E. Dyal
Marie Foster
L. D. Weathers
Tillie Nell Fridge
Local Registrations This Week
This week two registrations appear A E Smith of Cameron Maxwell and Rosa Schiller of Buckholts with Studebaker noted.
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A. E. Smith
Cameron, Maxwell
Rosa Schiller
Buckholts
Studebaker
San Gabriel School Consolidates Rural Precincts
The Locklin and Ellison Ridge precincts join San Gabriel, making it among the county’s largest country schools. Voters approve a 6500 bond for a modern building. Consolidation gives San Gabriel a high school and access to a two million rural school appropriation. Several other schools remain untaken.
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Locklin
Ellison Ridge
San Gabriel
People of
Slackers Barred from Crossing Borders Ahead of Draft
Washington reports Canada will cooperate with the United States to prevent avoiders from moving to Canada or other countries to evade registration. Canada plans to enforce conscription soon and tighten entry rules for Americans and workers headed to Canada. The War Department leads border and port restrictions, with focus on the Canadian border as the likely route for potential slackers to depart or seek foreign citizenship.
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Washington
Canada
United States
Mexico
War Department
State Department
One Day For Registration War Department Admonition
Washington May 21 The War Department announces a single registration day June five for all males within designated ages. It rebuts five day form distribution as misleading and stresses no exemptions except those already in military service. Absentees must register via county or city clerks and ensure registration cards reach home precincts by registration day.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Naval Service
Regular
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard Service
National Guard
Federal Service
Chautauqua season tickets urged. sign by May 28
Those who have not signed season ticket cards for the Chautauqua may secure tickets by visiting the Enterprise office or contacting the ticket committee. After May 28 those who have signed pledges should call any committee member A. Flinn, W. F. Paden, John Jaynes, George T. Graves, or William Henderson to secure their tickets.
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Chautauqua
Enterprise
F&. A. Flinn
W. F. Paden
Jno. Jaynes
Geo. T. Graves
Wm. Henderson
Barnes Visited Cameron as Buckholts Public Weigher
The Herald notes J. H. Barnes, public weigher for Buckholts precinct, was a Cameron visitor Saturday.
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the Herald
J. H. Barnes
Buckholts
Cameron
Army Letter From Cameron Boy Frank Sanders
Frank Sanders writes from Fort Barrancas Florida in May 1917 that he joined the coast artillery last December and enjoys army life though homesick. He describes target practice with large guns and future rifle practice while asking friends and his Sunday school class to write and pray for him. Rev and Mrs Sanders of Cameron are proud of their son awaiting his homecoming with honor.
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Herald
Frank Sanders
Message From Frank Sanders To Woolworth Lodge Members
Frank Sanders of the 3rd Company Fort Barrancas writes to W. O. W. members saying he has sent dues to his father and wishes a letter for cheer. He signs off as called to mount guard and serving that night.
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Father
Frank Sanders
Fort Barrancas
Fila
U D C Meeting At Mrs Baskins Friday
U D C will meet at Mrs B J Baskins Friday afternoon at 4 oclock Roll call recalls events of 1862 Business session Campaigns Against Vicksburg Mrs Nell K Sharpe Capture of Forts Henry and Donelson Mrs Pearl Clement Battle of Pea Ridge and death of Gen Ben McCulloch Mrs Jeff T Kemp Battle of Shiloh Mrs Mary Henderson Round table discussion of battle of Shiloh and siege of Vicksburg Confederate Veterans invited to attend.
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B. J. Baskin
Vicksburg
Nell K. Sharpe
Forts
Henry and Donelson
Pearl Clement
Pea Ridge
Ben McCulloch
Jeff T. Kemp
Battle of Shiloh
Mary Henderson
Store Robbery Report From Gause Night Burglary
Burglars entered Avera's Drug Store and the C. C. Moore & Co. store last Thursday night. Only the small change in the cash register was missed from the drug store, while a pair or two of trousers were taken from the other shop.
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Avera’s
C. C. Moore & Co
Women on farms urged to raise poultry for cost relief
A letter from Alto farmwoman Mrs J F McClain extols poultry as a low cost food source. She notes selling eggs and poultry, earning over 51 dollars since Feb 17, with 200 chicks and more hens to set. She urges all rural women to feed families and support the war effort by increasing poultry production.
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J. F. McClain
Alto
East
Texas
United States
Alto Herald
Unsuccessful Entry Attempt Noted at Cochran Establishment
A report from the Gause Guide notes an unsuccessful attempt to enter the Cochran establishment on the same night. The event details remain sparse but indicate failed access and associated local commentary.
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Moore’s
Cochran
John Morton Travels to Wa Co This Weekend
John Morton went to Wa Co over the past weekend seeking local business leads and meeting residents. He toured three neighborhoods and spoke with community groups about potential projects.
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John Morton
Waco
Mr and Mrs Ed Cobb Visit Kilcrease at Cameron Sanitarium
Mr and Mrs Ed Cobb visited Mrs Jack Kilcrease who recently underwent an operation at a Cameron sanitarium. They report her condition improving rapidly. Rosebud News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cobb
Jack Kilcrease
Cameron Sanitarium
Rosebud News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iverous
Grand Jury
Marvin C. Conger
Roger Killough
T. J. Chambers
Wm. Hurst
J. D. Lock
Rebecca Farmer
W. J. Rounds
O. Farnsworth
Lee C. Clark
E. A. Camp
W. J. Clymore
van H. Armstrong
P. J. Chambers
Supt’s Office
Cameron Boy
U. D.C
Gause
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