Third call for Indiana soldiers prompts long list
Governor Goodrich reports sixty four men from Greene county and across Indiana are to report to Camp Taylor on October 5. The list includes William Clark Ray Wallace Ingale Houser and many more. A wartime reward and deserter rules are explained by Crowder and Eschbach with guidance to local boards. A rally day for Sunday school is planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Camp Taylor
William T. Clark
Ray Wallace
Eugene P. Ingale
Ira Lee Houser
Clarren Benjamin
Charles William Clayton
Thomas Edward Gleason
Andy Russell Chaney
Abraham Wooten
Frank Milen Casner
John Porter Gibson
Ballard Hunter
Emil Peltier
Homer Curtis Pugh
Roy Coffey
William Goodman
William F. Bovenschen
Archie H. Meek
Guy P. Watkins
Embree R. Rose
Elmer Silas Frye
Arlie O. Riggins
Waren D. Hubbard
Everett Moses
Alvin L. Burnett
Roscoe Moore
Emery J. Stickles
Hiram Thurman Ray
Harley N. Edington
Walter H. Wakefield
Vint Duncan
John Mackall
Clifford E. Sigler
Earl Baker
Vern Smith
Melvin F. Miller
Russell M. Byers
John Stagrugek
William Bret Raper
Charley H. Turner
William Logston
Louisville, Ky
Lionel J. Kern
Aden C. Roberts
Maynard D. Torr
Mack Peninger
Edgar Brown Hayes
W. H. Wylie
Slacker Arrest Orders Issued in 1917 Draft
Telegram to Provost Marshal General warns that slackers and deserters will be arrested and delivered to military authorities for willful absence from local draft jurisdiction. It cites Section sixteen form thirty-one and the 1917 context of enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, D. C
Death of Uncle Riley Mansfield in Robison area
Uncle Riley Mansfield, 79, died suddenly of heart failure from a stroke at his home near Robison yesterday afternoon after a day alone. He had been strong and self sufficient, living on the road where he was a familiar Civil War veteran figure. Survived by five children including Mrs Emory Smith and Mrs Charley Barlay, with Aden Mansfield listed as missing location. Burial was Monday at Ashcraft Chapel beside his wife and children.
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Riley Mansfield
Robison
Carrie Hill
Rat Tetrick
Lee Harris
Dr. Mason
Jake
Uncle Riley
Ashcraft Chapel
Emory Smith
Shelburn
Charley Barlay
St. Bernica
Aden Mansfield
Oscar Mansfield
Lyons
Jake Mansfield
Dresden
Aden
Dinner honors Fred Gray and his wife
Mrs. Kittie Gray Brooks hosted a family dinner last Sunday at her home in honor of her brother Fred Gray and his wife whose marriage occurred the previous week. Attending were her children Mgr. and Mrs. Will Gray and son John Gray and Mrs. L. P. Marshall along with Mrs. Emma Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Gray-Brooks
Fred Gray
Gray
Mgr
Will Gray
John Gray
L. P. Marshall
Emma Emery
Methodists Welcome New District Superintendent
Methodists will meet their newly appointed District Superintendent in a welcome gathering. The event signals a transition in local church leadership and aims to unite congregations under the new district oversight and pastoral guidance.
Barber Shop Moves to Louisville
Thomas Walls relocates his barber shop from the Masonic building after two years to Camp Taylor in Louisville. Buck Axe, former head barber, will accompany him and assume the same role at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Walls
Masonic
Louisville
Camp Taylor
Buck” Axe
Southern Indiana Fox Hunters Hold Five Day Annual Meet
The Southern Indiana Fox Hunters Association gathers at Trinity Springs for a five day annual meet. Members with dogs and families will camp on site as the park around the springs serves as headquarters for the sport and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Fox-Hunters Association
Trinity Springs
Demonstration Honors Jasonville Soldier Boys Before Departure
Jasonville and Wright township held a patriotic gathering at the K of P Hall to honor local soldiers bound for Fort Zachary Taylor training camp in Louisville. Speeches by W L Slinkard and Dr E T Sherwood drew cheers as the Jasonville band played, with a banquet for the troops in the hall dining room.
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Jasonville
Wright Township
K. of P. Hall
Fort Zachary Taylor
Louisville
W. L. Slinkard
Bloomfield
Jasonville Band
E. T. Sherwood
Linton
A. W. Arford
Reading
Joe Ransom
Nina Stultz
Margaret Wood
O. R. Shields
Sherwood
Walter Wakefield
Marriage Licenses and Camp Plans for Two Local Men
Willard Hollowell and Emil Riley of the Central Union Telephone Company in Indianapolis visited relatives here this Sunday. They plan to leave Indianapolis Friday to enter a military training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hollowell
Emil Riley
Central Union Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Zeno Hollowell
John Riley
Haughton Named Chairman of Indiana District No 2
Charles L. Haughton of Vincennes was appointed chairman for District No 2 of the County Commissioners Association of Indiana. The district includes Greene, Martin, Brown, Lawrence, Davies and Sullivan counties. The Sullivan County Poultry As-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Haughton
Vincennes
County Commissioners’ Association of
Indiana
Greene, Martin, Brown
Lawrence
Davies
Sullivan Counties
Poultry Show Plans and Local News Highlights
The association plans its annual poultry show for January 2 through 7 with a goal of exhibiting one thousand birds, up from 450 last year. Delegates to the American Federation were chosen from Linton, and a Lyons resident received a homemade airplane model. A Worthington pastor was installed, with sermons and charges delivered by regional ministers. A Dugger girl suffered a skull fracture from a horse kick and is hospitalized in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Price
J. L. Sims
State Federation of Labor
Linton
American Federation
W. C. Neal
Lyons
Oscar Young
George
Prague
Presbyterian Church
Worthington
W. P. Hopkins
Washington
F. E. Moore
Vincennes
A. L. Lehan
Boonville
Pauline Gambill
Dugger
Linton Hospital
Riley Birthday Observance Urged Across State
Horace Ellis state superintendent appeals to schools and churches to mark James Whitcomb Riley’s birthday on Oct 7. Since Oct 7 is Sunday, schools should celebrate Friday October 4, while churches observe the day on the Sunday itself with appropriate observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ellis
James Whitcomb Riley
Drr. Ells
Birth in Bloomfield Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Flater
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flater of Bloomfield on October 1. The child is reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Flater
Bloomfield
Dental association aids boys for army service in Worthington
County dentists met in Worthington to plan free dental care for boys drafted for overseas duty. The Surgeon General requests preparation of men for service. Each dentist received a quota to examine, with no cost to enlistees or the government. Dr Isenhower and Dr Welch dedicated the day to the effort.
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Worthington
United States Army
Isenhower
Welch
Whose War Is This Merlin Nicholson, Indianapolis
Meridith Nicholson argues that World War I is Americas war to defend freedom and democracy against German imperialism. He asserts Germany planned conquest, used the war as a means for expansion, and justifications fail as France and England did not attack Germany. Continued on page three.
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Meredith Nicholson
Indianapolis
America
United States
Kaiser
Germany
France
England
Balkan
Paris
Fire Prevention Day Observance Planned Nationally
Arrangements for October 9 Fire Prevention Day have been completed by H H Friedley state fire marshal. The event honors the 1871 Chicago fire anniversary and promotes conserving resources by reducing preventable fire waste amid national campaigns for foodstuffs and manufactured goods.
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H. H. Friedley
Chicago
Bicknell Beats Bloomfield In Disputed clash at Isenhower field
Two evenly matched high school teams clashed as Bloomfield forfeited after a refereeing dispute following a late call. Stone Sullivan Edington and Gray starred for Bicknell, while DeBerry, ex Bloomfield player, shone for the visitors. Bloomfield heads to Robinson next Saturday.
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Isenhower
Bicknell
Bloomfield
Bickwell
Stone
Sullivan
Edington
Gray
DeBerry
Robinson, Ill
Lutherans Mark Four Centuries With Union Service
The Lutheran church celebrates four centuries since Luther posted the Ninety Five Theses. A union service will be held at the Whittenbere church in Newberry next Sunday at 1 30 pm with Knox County invited. A basket dinner follows in the church yard for attendees.
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Martin Luther
Whittenbere
Newberry
Knox County
Dentists Welch and Isenhower Attend County Meeting
Drs. C. E. Welch and H. R. Isenhower are in Worthington today attending a meeting of the County Dental Association.
Divorces Granted in Linton and Nearby Areas
Lizzie Wilcoxen and Samuel Wilcoxen divorce granted in Linton. Sarah V. Cooksey and John V. Cooksey divorce. custody given to grandfather Augustus Cooksey. Alfred Pearson wins title quieting judgment against William Webb et al. Farmers and Mechanics mutual stay foreclosure on Andrew and Chloe Miller. George O. Barge dismisses damages suit against Illinois Central railroad. Claude E. Gregg appointed special judge to abate nuisance cases against Kata Cassassa and Belle Stiff in Linton. pleas allege acting prosecutor Curtis C. Hendren lacked authority.
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Sarah V. Cooksey
Near Sand
John V. Cooksey
Augustus Cooksey
Alfred Pearson
William Webb
Farmers and Mechanics Mutual Building, Loan and Savings Association
Andrew
Chloe Miller
George O. Barge
Illinois Central Railroad
Claude E. Gregg
Kata Cassassa
Belle Stiff
Linton
Curtis C. Hendren
Hudson named special judge in Pope saloon case
James M. Hudson was appointed special judge in one of the cases against Harry E. Pope of Linton facing unlawful hours charges for operating a saloon. Whit Fox of Newberry pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $100 and sentenced to thirty days on the penal farm, with suspension on good behavior and six months to pay fines and costs. William Skemp of Newberry also pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined and costs with suspension, to report at 3:30 Saturday and work for Aden Roac. S Low Cooper of Bloomfield fined $1 for selling junk without a license. Aden Steel trial for assault and battery held before Judge Slinkard. decision reserved. Three juries since Thursday yielded one conviction and two acquittals. Thomas Dover found not guilty of buying junk without a license. Ted Jean convicted for assault on Eldridge B. Rizer, Worthington superintendent. Rizer found not guilty of provoking the attack.
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James M. Hudson
Harry E. Pope
Linton
Whit Fox
Newberry
William Skemp
Thomas Dover
Ted Jean
Eldridge B. Rizer
Worthington
Helert
Jean
Rizer
Linton Civil Docket Includes Estate Appointments and Divorces
Margaret Hunter named administratrix of Elsberry Anderson estate as will probate petition fails for lack of witnesses. James D. English becomes administrator for Louisa English estate. Calvert v Hallarmical et al seeks partition. Deckard insane petition and guardian app. Oran Nicosen seeks divorce from Bessie Nicosen. Maggie Turvey seeks divorce from Sherman Turvey with child custody request. All parties listed in Linton. Continued on page two.
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Margaret Hunter
Elsberry Anderson
Anderson
Leore Calvert
Hallie Carmichael
Oscar W. Deckard
Oran Nicosen
Bessie Nicosen
Maggie Turvey
Sherman Turvey
Linton
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J. P. Goodrich
Ind
Crowder
Jesse Eschbach
Mansfield
Methodist Church News
Thomas Reed
Gladys Byers
Sullivan County Poultry
Riley’s
Dental Association
Temple OF Justice
Bloomfield Boys
Civil Docket
Lizzie Wilcoxen
Samuel Wilcoxen
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