Public highway petition filed in Harrison County
Citizens of Harrison township file a petition with the Harrison County Auditor for the location of a public road in Harrison township. The board of commissioners will hear the petition at the June 1919 meeting on June 3. The proposed road runs about a half mile, 30 feet wide, along farm lands of Rosenbarger, Rhoades, Kitterman, Wiseman, Frakes, and Haskins, with several resident freeholders signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Harrison County
Board of Commissioners
State of
Indiana
Board of Lssteners
Said
Calvin Rosenbarger
Willard Rhoades
Wilford Kitterman
Ora Wiseman
James Frakes
Elsie Haskins
Estate of Catharine Ehalt In Harrison County Probate
Andrew Eralt as administrator notifies heirs creditors and legatees that final accounting and vouchers for the estate of Catharine Ehalt deceased have been filed. The Harrison Circuit Court May Term 101d will hear the matter on the final day of May 1019 at which all interested parties must appear to approve or challenge the accounting.
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Pears
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison Circuit Court
Catharine Ehalt
Seii
Andrew Eralt
Pension sought for Wisconsin Civil War veteran at county home
William Wallace Foland, 77, living at the county poor farm since January 1918, seeks a pension for his Civil War service. He served in Co C 7th Wisconsin Infantry and Co E 30th Wisconsin Infantry, with two honorable discharges. Despite proof of service, pension has not yet been awarded.
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William Wallace Foland
Mont
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Platville
Wisconsin
Foland
War Department
William W. Foland
Co. C
Wis
Co. E
Wallace Foland
Fund drive to help veteran Foland travel for pension claim
A town appeal seeks small donations to send William W. Foland from Plattville area to the Wisconsin city to prove his identity and secure his War Department pension. Volunteers will cover $15.86 rail fare and provide meals, requiring about $30.09 or more, with affidavits prepared by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foland
T. W. Cleary
Plattville
Wisconsin
William W. Foland
Mr. Foland
Brother of Mrs Hughes serves in France since Spanish American War
Major Albert Scott, brother of Mrs. Hughes of White Cloud, is in France after enlisting in 1898 during the Spanish American War. He served in Cwen, the Philippine Islands for nine years, and Mexico during border troubles. He rose from first sergeant at Camp Mead to major and may retire.
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Harry Hughes
White Cloud
Albert Scott
France
Major Scott
Sharp's
Mht
Cwen
Philippine Islands
Mexico
Camp Mead
Germany
Hughes
Wilson Cables Call For Congress May 19 Meet
President Wilson issues a cable call for a special session of Congress to convene May 19 1919 at noon in Washington to consider annual appropriation measures. Secretary Tumulty notes the opening day cannot be attended by the President. The proclamation cites urgent public interests and follows Glass counsel on necessary funding.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Tumulty
White House
Glass
Congress of the
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
District of Columbia
Pike Roads and a Muddy Detour Highlight Local Efforts
County officials push for more gravel road paving while a three mile dirt gap between Corydon and Elizabeth blocks travel. Superintendent A O Deweege stuck in mud near Moore's School House until a horse team hauled his car free. Also notices: timber for sale from Rothrock Bros in White Cloud with a quick sale.
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A. O. Deweege
Here
Elizabeth
Corydon
Board of Commissioners
Taylor Township
Moore
Palmyra
Soldier Askren Writes From France Sees Brightening Stay
A letter from A. A. Askren in Co. E 61st Infantry, Sixth Division, France, dated April 5, reports receiving the Democrat as a welcome visitor. He notes limited front-line chances but praise for his unit's fighting spirit and mentions the battalion’s rising status within the Eighth Army Corps as they prove themselves in competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
Una Petver
Eighth Army
For Sale Two Malta cultivators in good repair
Malta cultivators in good repair offered for sale by owner. Bargains available through Harry McGrain. Contact details not fully legible.
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Malta
Harry
Withdrawal of American Expeditionary Forces from France By August
Secretary Baker announced that by August the last American Expeditionary Force member will be withdrawn from France. He said 300,000 men a month move to the United States and that forces in France have already separated from the Army of Occupation. Plans to supply the force in Germany through Antwerp and Rotterdam reduce the Brest line. French ports will stay in use for AEF withdrawal. More than half the Expeditionary Force has left France, with facilities returned to private owners or local municipalities.
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Washington
Baker
France
United States
Army of Occupation
Germany
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Brest
A. B.F
No Browers For Mothers' Day in Cleveland May 11 Plan
Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia sends the message to the Federal Council urging mothers day on May 11 with no flowers. Instead rich people should buy Victory bonds and Thrift stamps. The note is read at the morning session amid references to good meals and rooms at the Southern Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Associated Press
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
National Mother's Day Association
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Father Wicke Sends Card From France
Army Chaplain Father Albert G. Wicke sends a card from Nice France showing a garden park. The card includes the caption Nice Promenade du Chateau Alice des Palmiers and a note calling Nice the garden spot of the world.
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Albert G. Wicke
France
Nice
Father Wicke
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