08 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
In DeWitt County reports place great damage from a drought and crop pests while court proceedings extend. The May term began May 14 and is to conclude today or tomorrow with most cases continued to December due to the Bahuslav murder trial. Remijio Huerta faced burglary trial as the last case this term.
Floresville Lodge No. 515 A F and A M will hold a called meeting Saturday night. A good attendance is urged and visiting brethren are welcome. Work in the F C degree. Sam Fore Jr., W M.
Mighty roll of honor unfolds as millions of men in America answer the call. Registration extended in crowded areas where crowds surged and supplies ran low, with new locations opening to accommodate registrants.
Reports from Washington indicate the United States has begun compiling the roll of honor of men of military age registered, with preliminary counts showing millions poised for the call to arms as official figures remain scant in early returns from states including Wilson County.
Drafting of men by the United States for service in the National Army will begin July 15. Drafted men will be called by August 15 and must report by September 1. County boards will handle exemptions, with marital status not a clear exemption and dependents favored for relief. Physical exams will target only those finally drafted, not all registrants.
An officer training camp for Reserve Officers will open at Camp Funston in Leon Springs on August 27. The message from department heads and General James Parker confirms the second Reserve Officers Training Camp, detailing attendance and location.
Rev T F Sessions presiding elder of the Beeville district will conduct the third quarterly Methodist conference at the church next Sunday evening. He arrives from Kenedy and will preach at 8 15 PM. A revival meeting time adds urgency and a great message is expected. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
Boham farmer Anton Bahuslay was found not guilty of murdering W T Matlock on a rural Wilson County road near Willenbruck. The trial began May 23 with venue motion and extended three days, as jurors faced crowded courtroom conditions before delivering the verdict at 3 20 PM Wednesday.
The community bids farewell as Rev. Byrdesig plans to take a new assignment in San Antonio. He served Floresville’s Baptist congregation with devotion and earned broad respect from church members and locals. His wife accompanies him as they move to join a new community.
A local notice advertises a discount sale offering two dollars worth of value for a quarter in a storefront identified as RE Ee. The offer emphasizes price reduction and basic value for customers. No further details on duration or location are provided in the fragment.
Floresville Lodge No. 515 A F and A M holds a regular meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year. Mason members participate in the annual rite and install suiting officers to lead lodge activities.
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