Death of Mrs. Almeda Merritt of Waterman Ames Resident
Mrs. Almeda Merritt, longtime Waterman area resident born March 4, 1880s, died Saturday after a long illness. She married James Merritt in 1888, leaving three children and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Shafer home with burial in Waterman cemetery. survivors include her father, siblings, and extended family.
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Almeda
beKath
Ames
DuPage Meep
Warrenville
Alway
Kansas
Waterman
Abner
Albert Serley
Mulia
George
St. Lentis Rés
Shabbona
Myron
Kalb
Ndmother
Ral Lloyd Shafer
Eadquarters Company
129Th Infanty
France
Merritt
1St
Shafer
Lincoln Highway
W. R. ‘Ard
Gun Battle On Local Ends With Fines
A gun battle described as ongoing ends with Titi arrested at the steel for his pay. The woman possessed the weapon. Titi fined $20 plus costs while the shooter receives a $50 fine.
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Titi
Oscar Olson Injury Updates From Lincoln Hospital
Oscar Olson of Malta is seriously injured after a Roma incident. He remains in Lincoln Hospital with hopes of recovery and a return to work soon.
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Oscar Olson
Malta
Roma Trietor
Lincoln Hovy le
Former Pastor Trains Through Kalb Visit
Former pastor Dr A T Horn stopped between trains this morning on his way from Morris to Champanel to transact business. He is waking well and enjoys his work though no place will ever be like Kalb to him.
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A. T. Horn
Champalen
Morris
Kalb
Miss Deborah Hart Accepts Assistant Superintendent Post
Miss Deborah Hart has accepted a position as assistant superintendent of school at Atchison Kansas beginning in the fall. She studied at the Normal and has several years of experience and is receiving congratulations from friends as relatives from Chicago visited over the weekend.
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Deborah Hart
Atchison, Kas
Ftart
Normal
Phas
Judge Pond Heads North Woods Fishing Trip
A playful column notes Judge Pond on his annual fishing jaunt to Lac de Flam beau country with fellow bunkmate Tom Adams. It jokes that muskelunge and muskies were reportedly scarce while Adams catches perch, and the judge may need to mail a box or two of fish to preserve his famed angling reputation.
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Judge Pond
North Woods
Lac de Flambeau
Nike
Tom Adama
Adams
Dekalb native Joe Blair reports on French city life
In a letter from France Joe Blair, once a DeKalb boy, now with an artillery unit, describes the city he is near before the war and notes American troops are active. He says DeKalb boys are well, willing, and determined to contribute to the war effort by aiding in the gun batteries.
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Joe Blair
Dekalb
Iilivtors Company
Lazy Forese
France
Order of DeKalb
Red Cross Worker and Charity Leader Stricken at Home
A prominent Red Cross worker and president of St. Marys benevolent association has fallen ill this Sunday. She has long aided charitable activities and will be missed by her readership and supporters until she recovers.
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Red Cross
St. Mary's Benevolent Association
Palonis to Take Vacation From Henaughan's Store
Mike Palonis, an employee at Henaughan's store, plans to leave late this month for service. In the interim he will visit friends and relatives in the area.
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Mike Palonis
Henaughan’s
Mike
Standard Oil Team Stolen at Beloit
Beloit police reported Saturday morning that a Standard Oil company team was stolen during the night. Local officers would monitor for the horses described by Wisconsin authorities.
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Standard Oil
Beloit
Standard Oil Company
Wisconsin
Phares Johnson Joins Tank Corps
Superintendent Frank Conley of DeRaly Sycamore Electric received a card from Phares Johnson formerly of the jetty and an employee of the company. Johnson is now in the tank corps and stationed at Gettysburg for training.
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Frank Conley
DeRaly Sycamore Electric Company
Phares Johnson
Phares
Tank Corps
Gettysburg
Train Westbound Report Shows 319 Passengers
The conductor said a westbound train arriving here carried a large load with 319 passengers on board. The report described the train as an extra passenger run and noted the high passenger count amid routine service.
Publication of essential plant list to be made public
Washington June 10. Publication of a list of industrial plants showing which are considered essential or non essential is imminent, it was learned at the food administration today. Plants on the white list will be cited by name.
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Ety United Press
Washington, D. C
The
Food Administration
German drive slowing near Chauteau Thierry
General Pershing's communique reports repulsed German air attack northwest of Chauteau Thierry and a thrust attack near Beurescheses repulsed with severe enemy losses. Artillery noted lively fighting in Cantigny and on the Marne sector saw decreased bombardment.
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Washington
D. C
Chauteau Thierry
Pershing
Beureseshes
Cantigny
Marne
New Plans for Battling Hun In Effect
Washington June 10 new secret methods of operating against German U-boat raiders were put in effect today. The plan, mapped by the operation election with naval consulting board help, was sent to Rear Admiral Cameron Winslow who met Admiral Benson and left for Atlantic ports to unify and direct the new patrol of ports. Districts were instructed to report offshore incidents for review.
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ARY United Dyes
Washington, D
Naval Consulting Board
Cameron Winslow
Atlantic Naval District
Benson
Atlantic Ports
Local Express Man Makes Westbound Run
Arthur White, with American Express, was sent on an express run after returning from Chicago. Washout in Tama Iowa forced big dam failure, causing rail and express disruption. Messengers moved westward and could not return to Chicago, prompting extra crews along the line.
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Arthur White
American Express Company
Chicago
Iowa
Tama
Eclipse of the Sun Draws Clear View in De Kalb Saturday
Clear skies and smoked glass let residents observe a partial solar eclipse in De Kalb on Saturday afternoon from 5 30 to 6 50 o clock. The moon obscured the sun from the bottom then moved across and off to the south as the event passed.
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de Kalb
Wire strike averted by Wilson and labor secretary
Washington June 10 The president and Secretary of Labor Wilson acted to avert a threatened commercial telegraphers strike. Pending formal announcement, officials indicated a settlement had been reached though details were not issued.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Mail Service Very Poor All Over Country
Rural patrons complain of irregular postal delivery and late newspapers nationwide. The Chronicle notes department pass the buck on responsibility and vows to investigate the root cause. Also mentions a charity card party at the K of C hall hosted by St. Marys Benevolent Association and Barth Klein of Camp pent.
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the Chronicle
K. of C. Hall
St. Mary’s Benevolent Association
Barth Klein
Camp Pent
Schools Kids Did Service for Country
Springfield Michigan June 10 United Press reports Illinois school children sold bonds of the third liberty loan totaling 10 998 909 through the Woman's Liberty Loan committee for Illinois.
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United Press
Springfield
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee
Mlinois
Austrian Troops in Revolt on East Front
An undated Kiel dispatch via Moscow reports a serious revolt among Austrian troops concentrated on the east front. Details are sparse as the message is partially fragmentary and dated.
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England
East Front
Kiel
Moscow
Railway Fare Hoist Adds Big Cost for Travel to Omaha
The Chronicle notes sleeper fares to Omaha rise from six dollars to eleven dollars with additional cents. Travelers are advised to carry extra money and let ticket agents handle the details. Agents Allen and Sauer spent hours calculating the increases and can answer questions.
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Omaha
Chronicle
Allen
Sauer
Elks to Convene Tonight for Urgent Business
Secretary John Killian announced a large Elks meeting at the lodge rooms this evening urging all members to attend. The gathering aims to address several items of importance for the welfare of the organization and ensure careful disposal.
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John Killian
the Elks
DeKalb Boys in German Prison Update
The report mentions DeKalb residents Nick and Mike Scott and Peter Scott with ties to the American Steel and Wire mill and a downtown shoe shining parlor. Alicia Lindberg of Dixon is visiting DeKalb relatives and friends amid the ongoing wartime notices.
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Dekalb
Douglas Brothers
Stumpks
American Steel & Wire Company
Peter Scott
Nick
Mike Scott
Peter
John Snyder Travels to Sister’s Bedside in Redfield
John Snyder has gone to Redfield South Dakota to be with his sister who lies seriously ill. He expects to remain for some time and assist as needed. Want ads note first aid to thrift.
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John Snyder
Redfield
S. D
Hiness
Hart Schaffner & Marx Wool Clothes Sell Well
A promotion emphasizes all wool garments and Hart Schaffner and Marx as the reason for lasting service and value in menswear.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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