The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-14

Today the last call for volunteers for the army is sounded. For several days past the entire force of the local re- cruiting office has been working at top speed and have disregarded all thoughts of customary working hours in an en- deavor to examine every applicant for enlistment who presented himself. Last night the corps of clerks was kept busy until about midnight and from the last reports more men were clamoring for examination.
 Many who have delayed the time for their examination until today will be disappointed, I am afraid" said Capt, James B. Hutchinson last night. "We have even added clerks in order to fa- cilitate the work, but there Is still much doubt whether or not the crowd can be handled. Yesterday proved one of the most exhausting days that I have had in 8 great while, and from all re- ports coming to this office we will be swamped with the men tomorrow
 Many stirring incidents were noted yes terday around the recruiting office. One man, when informed by the medical ex- aminer that on account of physical dis ability he was unfit for service, broke down and cried. Tt will nearly kill Dad, he had depended so much on me being able to do my part he said. Several plead and begged the examiners to just give them trial, that they could fight as good as anyb ody," andt left in poor spirits when rejected.
 Several extra coaches were provided for the transportation of the men who left yesterday. A list of those leaving follows:
 AVIATION SECTION
 Aviation section, signal corps: William L. Fitzpatrick, Lloyd H Beasley, Lewis A. Baker, William O. Porter, Emmett Gun ter, William l.. Cotton, Thomas J. Jones, George K. Gage, Henry M. Malone, John M. Clark, Henry Hall, William l.. Downes, Homer W. Sewell, Fritz W. Galin, Bernard A. Cassatt, Ave c. Wind- ham. Daniel c. Harris Albert O. Rogers, James H. Ardis, Neil P. Rains, Willie K. Holiday, Milton F.. Hudson, Eugene W. Eubanks, Fred G. Brown, Robert H. Ford, Frank Locascio, Charles M. Har- ris, Louie Vardman, Robert M. Notes, Murrel R. Wheeler, Joseph L. Hatcher, Lawrence c. Beavers, William H. Stoves, Thomas F. Russell, Ernest J. Parker, Sterling A. Holley, Louis E. Cramer, ftOOSIl .. Wdll, Jdhe h. 0dHOi, lItr ey cite Heath. Leslie H. Hale, William L. Dimon, Lonrie B. Dickersou, Lauren F. Owings, Lee G. Bennett, Oliver Mol loy Louie A. Wright. Charlie s. Cald- we'll Allen M. Jordan, Milo Staich, Frederick J. Hood, Shellie w. windham, Harry l.. Jones, Wilcie Hayes, Forest l.. Melee, Paul B. Rogers, Shirley Hard castle, Alex Curlee. Jesse H. Stringer. Homer L. Jones. Langdon c. Strong, William J. Arnett, Alfred A. Tharpe, Porter c. Branch, John H. Graham. Ed die c. Mason, Walker w Holmes. Herbert J. Stack, Frank G. Barker, James w. Goodloe. John B. O'Rear, Wash N Orman, John c. Mahan, Rich ard l.. Robinson. James II. Sessions, Joseph L. Norman. Charles W. Ward, Nubern P. Ledbetter, Edward D. McIn- tosh. Tom Austin, Thomas Mccoy, George M. Avis, Robert L. Blissett, John R. Williams, Walter W. Curry, William T. Jones. Ben c. Cole, Virgil l.. Hicks, Osmond B. Thompson, Edgar l.. Snider, Thomas G. Wingo, John W. Payne, Thomas o. Lee. Willie Hayes, IT. Jacks, Philip G. Tankersley, Alton H. Smith. James s. Huff, Charley L. Key, Pleasant F. Self. Obie H. Carlton, Coil T. Lindsey, William M. Stewart, Frank M. Touart, Claud F. Mathews, George c. Mcleod, Robert M Buzbee, Hobson Lawson, Felix T. Wilson, Rob R. Scott. Charlie M. Stone. Harry E. Fletcher, Bruce Hart, Windom Lewis, Benjamin o. Terry, Paul Killian, Wal lace H. Pierson, William F. Beardon, Guy H. Young, Glenn w. Sessions, IT. Aubrey Toulmin.
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