Exemption Board names large list of claimants
This notice lists individuals who have passed physical exams and filed exemption claims not yet acted upon. The roster includes James D. Slack Henry L. McGuire Willie Riddle Jesse M. Owens Henry H. Peevy Doss Hasley Thomas N. Williams Billious L. Scott William K. Jones and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. D. Slack
Henry L. McGuire
Willie Riddle
Jesse M. Owens
Henry H. Peevy
Doss Hasley
Thomas N. Williams
Billious L. Scott
William K. Jones
Ples Solomon
Roy Hammers
Robert L. Graham
Thomas J. Williams
Earl H. Lightfoot
O. W. Couch
Arther I. Whitley
Lawrence N. Bryan
Arther Bates
Odell Atwood
James B. Cooper
Joe W. Adams
Bill Ravenshire
Henry Schoefner
John A. Fulgham
Isham Brown
Ira M. Tennison
John K. Ward
Harvey K. Clark
W. FE. Keith
William T. Schofner
Clyde Setzler
Presley E. Young
Emory P. Foster
Jess A. Westmoreland
Oscar Reid
William C. Pinson
Geo. A. Kight
Thomas J. Silger
Natt W. McCurdy
Earl ©. Painter
Samuel J. Kornegay
Geo. F. Carraway
Arther C. Jones
Steve BE
Essary
David Litten Griffith
Robert L. Humphrees
Ruby J. McCullough
Carleton Bruce
Frank Adams
Earnest E. Hawkins
Allen A. Heathington
Jake Campbell
Hollis Hafford
Lester S. Ripley
William J. Evans
Robert Stewart
Chas M. McKinsie
Ennis Cozart
Virgil Hanes
Carl A. Johnson
Jim J. Moats
Robert K. Lane
Harvey E. Turney
Exemptions and Claims Process Moves Forward at Board Meeting
Exemptions allowed up to Thursday night and fifteen claims were approved as the board began work on these cases. No claims were rejected yet. List includes Roy Simms James Ferrell Arther Warnock Jonathon Frazier Jesse Stone Jake Stone Berry Dixon Clyde Nabers Harvey Carter Artie Cox Ollie Loudermilk David Garner William Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Simms
James E. Ferrell
Arther Warnock
Jonathon C. Frazier
Jesse M. Stone
Jake Stone
Berry T. Dixon
Clyde T. Nabers
Harveys. Carter
Artie F. Cox
Ollie V. Loudermilk
David C. Garner
William G. Henderson
Physically Disqualified Names List From Draft Roll
A long register lists numerous individuals deemed physically disqualified for service, including W. Cock and Solr entries, with a wide range of names and service numbers such as 783 Will T. Gandy 1813 Frank L. Broughton 337 Robert B. Clarkson 676 Rufus Freddie Daniels 564 and many others. The document compiles personnel like Jno. W. Griffin 1546 James Culberson 775 Paul B. Gray 1324 Henry W. Johnson 1014 and Dennis A. Barnett 514 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will T. Gandy
Frank L. Broughton
Robert B. Clarkson
Rufus Freddie Daniels
Ollie W. Chambers
Clay E. Frost
Chas, T. Cook
J. B. Allen
Jno. W. Griffin
James Culberson
Paul B. Gray
Henry W. Johnson
Dennis A. Barnett
Lawrence W. Brown
John Thomas Bagley
Pink Tone
Those Savane Into Servi Passes With No Exemption Claim
A list of service entrants who passed physical tests and filed no exemption, automatically entering service. Names include Walter Miller, Guy Nowlin, Willie Fritts, Carl McDonald, Erin Haile, Sam Langley, Fred McNew, William Carter, Tom Mitchell, Earl Ferrell, Jeff Walker, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Miller
Guy Nowlin
Wilie Fritts
William F. Rambo
Ael R. Bowen
Milton McCullough
Carl T. McDonald
Erin E. Haile
Sam P. Langley
Fred McNew
William A. Carter
Tom N. Mitchell
Earl Ferrell
Jeff Walker
William T. Scott
C. W. Crockett
Willis H. Clark
Riley Foley
Austin C. Bettis
John Robert Stroope
William C. Haselett
Arnold D. Garrett
Dallas Williams
Enoch E. Rachels
Clyde Denton Jenkins
Arther A. Hughes
Eric D. Robertson
Randell F. Huddleston
Chas. C. Camp
Key F. Wilhelm
Jas. W
Those Failing to Port Report For Physical Examination List
A county ledger lists individuals who failed to report for physical examination. Names include Jim Powell 1858 Aubrey C Files 1779 Ed Lee Ayers 1103 Chas B Williams 1769 and many others with scattered annotations noting late or recheck entries. The document logs both those enlisted and those examined elsewhere, indicating no slack in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Powell
Anesimo Coronado
Aubrey C. Files
Ed Lee Ayers
Chas. B. Williams
Luther W. Boreland
Jas. W. Abernathy
Jas
R. Cunningham
Slacker’s exemption ruse ends with draft
An Angelina County man with good physique tried to dodge the draft by claiming exemption as a husband with a dependent adopted child. The board investigated after he took a wife in 1917 and learned the child was not adopted but borrowed to aid his attempt to escape military duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina County
Sam
United States
France
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Blue Bugs Dead Shot Blue Bug Killer at Carroll's Drug Store
For sale under strict guarantee at Carroll's Drug Store a Blue Bugs Dead Shot bug killer. The product promises effective control and a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll’s
Comanche Traffic Officer Chases Speeding Riders
On Wednesday night two joy riders fled a stop from Constable Tom Nabers. He chased them in a passing car toward Brownwood and Logans, calling Blanket for help. Sheriff Hugh Davis halted the fugitives at Bayou bridge until Nabers arrived and took them in charge. The pair, Jack Samman and C. K. Burroughs of Stamford, paid the fine and were released, saying good roads near Comanche County drew their speeding. They praised Nabers for his persistence and said they found Comanche a hard place to like, though the meals were excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Nabers
Tom
Brownwood Road
Logans Jap
Mr. Nabers
Brownwood
Hugh Davis
Bayou Bridge
Nabers
Comanche County
Jack Samman
C. K. Burroughs
Stamford
Constable Nabers
Comanche
Plantations Chill Tonic Ad Promises Quick Chill Relief
A vintage ad urges readers to take Plantation Chill Tonic by following bottle directions to banish chills quickly. It claims the tonic supports a healthy liver and contains no calomel. Price 50 cents.
Appeal for drought aid to Texas farmers by Commissioner Davis
Commissioner of Agriculture Fred W. Davis appeals to the Texas Legislature for an adequate appropriation to supply drought stricken farmers with seed and essentials. He cites a 1887 $100,000 relief fund and argues conditions today are grave due to high costs, limited ranges, a larger population, and wartime demands. He urges consideration before adjournment despite recent special sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fred W. Davis
Davis
Dallas News
Woman Emphasizes Hair as Crown with La Creole Hair Dressing
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing for covering gray hair. It claims hair becomes more natural looking and stylish with the product, priced at one dollar.
Oil Stoves and Sewing Machines Repaired
Atwood Brot offers repair services for all kinds of oil stoves and sewing machines aiming to restore them to good as new condition.
Montie Lane Bitten by Copperhead
Last Friday morning Montie Lane was bitten on the toe by a copperhead while driving hogs with his father W. H. Lane. The small snakeenlarged bite injected limited venom. a hole in the shoe allowed the strike. He was taken to a doctor and was resting easily with a favorable outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lane
Montie
Mr. Lane
All in Feeling Linked to Liver and Digestive Health
The passage attributes common heat related illness to liver stomach and bowel conditions and recommends Prickly Ash Bitters as a cleanser and regulator. The Wm. Reese Co. is listed as special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Barber Ad Offers Haircuts Near Pool Hall
An old advertisement invites customers to visit Francis Smith in the front part of a pool hall for barber services. It notes minors allowed since the barber shop is separated from the pool hall. Shave and haircut priced at 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Smith
Pool Hall
Feed Delivered P
Atwood Bros. advertise delivery of various feeds at better prices. Phone 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Bros
Mt Pleasant Baptist Meeting Under Way This Week
The Mount Pleasant Baptist meeting began Friday August 17 and runs through the week. Brother M. J. Scott of Brownwood leads the event with assistance from Rev. J. E. Milton. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
M. J. Scott
Brownwood
J. E. Milton
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Jas. W. Johnson
Geo. M. Kearney
Stetson C. Bingham
John M. Summers
Forrest M. Rose
Tom Griffith
Albert Lawson
Daniel B. Hopper
Cecil F. Cornwell
Johnnie Green Davis
Chas. L. Beard
Claud E. Bilberry
Richard P. Tuggle
Arther L. Chappell
Fred W. Hein
Moses J. Daniels
Geo. FE. Walker
Lemuel B
Benjamin Franklin Hulsey
Craf B. Stephens
Edgar Clarence West
Olliver E. Steele
Oscar G. Moreland
Pierce I. Harris
Blumer E. Power
Clarence H. McKinney
John R. Highley
Hogan F. Northcutt
K. Green Kendrick
Alvie Cox
Jas. R. Otwell
Vol Loudermilk
John Land
Luther R. Daniels
William L. Kight
Jas. J. Smith
Thos. A. Singleton
IL. E. Goodson
Jas. M. Graham
Willie
Shelton
Geo. L. Eaton
Vester C. Boyd
D. Emory
Henry C. Jones
Joe H. Kerley
G. W. Kerley
Ben Lee Bowen
Leasley O. Morgan
S. B. Nelson
Seldon McKay
Robert W. Stakley
Henry Stephenson
Adrian C. Jones
William H.david
Knowlton Taylor
Wm. L. By
A. Collinsworth
Arteugene Pettitt
J. Lee Lambert
Willie W. Williamson
John Benjamin Dyson
Chas. Samuel Graham
Walter Lee Underwood
Selas Herman Gray
William Molin Little
Jesse Allen Lee
O. J. Swan
Vasco Franklin Little
George R. Goosby
Scott Vancleave
Walter Kennedy
James Earnest Steele
J. C. McQuartters
George Herman Luke
Thos
James Northcut
Tote Nan
Walter Davis Watson
Rufus D. Smith
Claude Columbus Murphree
Zackie Hulsey
Samuel Lafayette Rankin
Clarence Jackson Whitlock
Chas. A. Hitt
John David Pitts
Mabry Hugh Crow
Odus Gaines Cottrell
Ed Ory Stadham
Herman May
Thos. DeWitt Robinett
John de Long
Robert Martin Morris
W. M. Alsup
H. E. Heath
John Little
Marion Lee Cloud
John Doling Ravenshine
James William Parsons
Will Jurden Brewer
Wilburn Preston Whitlock
Robt
Homer Kennedy
Ernest Denny
George Edna Jenkins
John Ellie Burdett
Willie D. Armstrong
Charlie Sam Carwile
Edgar Jenkins
Lee Spruill
Homer Theron Alexander
Wm. Edker McDonald
J. E. Mills
Isaac Anderson White
Bennie Newton Bassett
Joe Gaines
van Clarke
Newton Allen
Solr. W. Cock
Benton C. Stailey
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Henry Walter Lane
William A. Logan
Luther J. Sledge
Rudolph C. Boswell
Roy Haynes
G. W. Elliott
Robert G. Stanton
Zettie T. Edwards
C. H. Allen
Watt R. Randall
Luther Stevens
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Roy C. Timmons
Chas. F. Coker
John L. Brumbelow
Chas
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Williford Carrel Richardson
Newton Cogburn
Jessie Preston Hancock
Henry Chas. Irwin
Rafe Lindsey Richardson
Hugh Marvin Foster
Allen Wilson Chaney
B. L. Honea
Arthur Lee Whitlock
Daniel Tomlin
Webb Duval
T. J. Johnson
Hugh Marion O’brien
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J. T. Elliott
John George
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Bert
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Frank Katy Miles
Dexter Walcott
Charles Stanley Carruth
Evan Barker
Harold Samuel Gribb
Tom Watson Brown
C. B. Rinehart
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Arthur Phifer
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Luther Lewis Fuller
Thomas Henry Holde
Walter Hanson
Will Schuman
N. H. Greene
Ira Amon Morgan
R. V. Neely
A, Sei Jr
C. W. Ory
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D. C. Powel
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L. S. Walker
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