Wilson orders national guard mobilization for border guard
President Wilson ordered the entire national guard to be mustered into federal service to guard the Mexican border. About 100000 men are expected to respond as Secretary Baker says state forces will guard the border. Georgia National Guard mobilizes in Macon for border duty with a deadline of July 26.
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Washington
National Guard
States
District of Columbia
Wilson
Baker
Georgia National Guard
Nat Harris
Macon
Georgia
Farmer Jim Moore Reports Fourth Cotton Blossom
Jim Moore of Jackson route five reported a cotton blossom on Tuesday afternoon, the fourth such bloom received at the county office.
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Jim Moore
Route Five
Jackson
Officers Leave For St Simons
The annual meeting of the Georgia County Officers' Association was held at St. Simons with large attendance from across the state. Sheriff L M Crawford and Clerk S J Foster left Monday night for the opening session, and Crawford previously served as president. The group discussed legislation and four year terms for county officers. The past year officers were H E Allen of Americus as president and M S Joyner of Millen as secretary and treasurer.
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Georgia County Officers’ Association
St. Simons
L. M. Crawford
S. J. Foster
Crawford
Indian Springs
H. E. Allen
Americus
M. S. Joyner
Millen
Hospi
Join the Colors For Jackson Rifles Enlistment Push
Under the new army bill men will be enlisted for duty on the border. The Jackson Rifles seek a large pool of recruits to raise the company strength from sixty eight to one hundred forty two. Citizens and business leaders are urged to support the enlistment drive and allow employees to join the colors. The campaign emphasizes patriotism and national service as Jackson strives to keep pace with other towns.
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Jackson Rifles
United States
Jackson
G. E. Mallet
Atlanta
Quartermaster’s Department
Harris
United States Service
Local Command Highly Efficient Jackson Rifles Shine
The Jackson Rifles, a respected Georgia militia unit from Jackson and Butts counties, have upheld a strong record since organizing on February 18, 1902. Led by officers including current commander, the company is noted for high military conduct and deep community support.
Glynn County Officers Host Evening Cruise and Addresses
Glynn county officers entertained guests aboard a boat excursion to Jekyl Island Dungeness Cumberland and Fernandina Florida. Judge KE W Dart of Brunswick gave the welcome address and D W Whitley of Fitzgerald delivered the response.
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Glynn County
Jekyl Island
Dungeness
Cumberland
Fernandina
Fla
KE. W. Dart
Brunswick
D. W. Whitley
Fitzgerald
Jackson Defeats Forsyth 9 to 8 In Friday Tilt
Jackson fast baseball nine went to Forsyth last Friday to beat the Forsyth team by 9 to 8. Battery were Gelfman and Mc Donald. The local club shows winning form and solid play.
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Jackson
Forsyth
Gelfman
McDonald
Mass Meeting Called At Courthouse In Jackson
Citizens are urged by R W Mays to attend a June 24 meeting at 3 p m at the Jackson Courthouse. A committee reports on vat dipping expenses and related business for county residents.
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Jackson
R. W. Mays
Jackson Rifles Ordered to Prepare for Border Duty
Men show eagerness to face Greasers as volunteers offer service. New oath required for all recruits. Governor Harris orders build the company again and outlines duties for border protection.
Georgia General Assembly to Convene for 1916 Session
Georgia lawmakers prepare to open a 50 day session on June 28 with many bills carry over from last year. Measures include state auditor, free textbooks, cotton warehouse system, tax exemptions for college endowments, women’s suffrage, compulsory education, and a state constitutional convention. The Milledgeville sanitarium needs reorganization and expansion to serve overcrowded patients. Senate unfinished business is lighter due to prompt prior work. Military orders mobilize Jackson Rifles for possible Mexican border duty with Captain Russell, Captain Mallet, and recruits assembling for muster.
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Atlanta
General Assembly of Georgia
Office of State Auditor
Milledgeville
Senate
House
Rev D M McIver Conducting Meetings in Jackson
Rev D M McIver pastor of Druid Hills church Atlanta is preaching in Jackson Presbyterian church replacing Dr Dunbar Ogden. Meetings held twice daily at 4 p m and 7 45 p m with special music and strong congregational interest. The pastor invites all to attend and several conversions are anticipated.
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Jackson Presbyterian Church
D. M. McIver
Druid Hills Church
Atlanta
Dunbar Ogden
Jackson
Melver
I. H. Miller
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Messrs. Crawford and
Foster
W. C. Bryant
Bryant
Franklin
Newton
McKibben
Watkins
Mallet
Willingham
Pope
Jackson and
Butts County
Mass
Russell
Settle
A Highway Commission
H. D. Russell
Mand
W. D. Pope
E. Smith Settle
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