National 21 Year Old Registration Ordered by War Secretary
The War Secretary announces the June 5 1918 registration for all men turning 21 since June 5 1917 with Crowder's office coordinating through local boards. Estimates suggest over 1 000 000 registrants and 75 000 available for service, with exemptions for active service and specific student categories. Divinity and medical students must register though some are exempt from draft after registration. Registrants must appear in person at their local board between 7 am and 9 pm on June 5 1918 and obtain a registration card.
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Secretary of War
Wilson
O Crowder
Crowder
United States
Regular Army
Navy
Marine
National Guard
Naval Militia
Whitson
Focal Board
Boek Ie
Aged bachelor dies after short illness
Bernard Werb aged 76 years 10 months 14 days died at his home southeast of town Monday morning at 9 30 after a few weeks illness from a decayed tooth infection. He was born in Bayern Germany came to the United States at age twelve settling in Ferdinand. He never married and leaves his sister's daughter as the only near relative. Sister M Agatha first Mother Superior of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception was Werb's sister. Interment was Wednesday after a requiem mass at 7 30. May he rest in peace.
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Bernard Werb
Town
Bayern
Germany
Ferdinand
M. Agatha
Convent of the Immaculate Conception
Mr. Werb
Don’t Send Money to Foreign Countries Notice
Post Office Department warns again against sending US or foreign gold coins and gold bullion abroad by mail under Order 731 issued in 1917. Foreign currency and foreign silver coins remain subject to other rules. transmission to outside the United States and possessions is prohibited.
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Post Office Department
United States
Jasper Boys Enlist in the Navy
The Jasper boys Otto Durlauf Roy Birge Math Kapp Fred Heather Clarence Dasch Louis Henke Joseph Borho and Fred M Sturm leave today to enter the navy. A June 5 registration deadline is set with penalties for delinquency. guidance is given for those away or ill and where to register depending on residence.
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Jasper
Navy
Otto Durlauf
Roy Birge
Math Kapp
Fred Heather
Clarence Dasch
Louis Henke
Joseph Borho
Fred M. Sturm
Boys Report For Training Camp In War Time
Thirty one youths reported for military duty at five o clock Thursday and were escorted to the Indiana Hotel for a banquet. Friday they marched to the depot with the 1ster Band and left for Columbus Ohio. On Monday forty seven assembled in Jasper for duty and later proceeded by train to Camp Taylor.
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Ferdinand William Reutmann
Edward M. Gier
Robert Haug
Sylvester Schniedera
Huntingburg
Lysse R. Grant
Wilbur J. Helmerich
Moody L. Katter
Frank A. Mosby
David Hawkins
Arthur J. Alpers
Theo. P. Wuetcher
Fred A. Marrin
Jasper
Herman Rees
Robert Kreilein
Otto J. Schaaf
Fidelis Schuetter
Frank Birge
Othmar Kuebler
Victor Sturm
George Schuetter
Perry A. Anderson
Cuzco
Roy A. Beatty
Benj. F. Hatfield
St. Anthony
Albert E. Hedinger
Celestine
Albert A. Fritch
Indiana Hotel
Father Bernard
Jasper College
M. A. Sweeney
Wagner
Denot
Columbus
Ohio
Court House
Ferdinand—Martin Hoge
Victor J. Roos
Wm. F. Bockelmann
Robert Albert
Chas. F. Olinger
Alvin W.bosler
Hunter
J. P.balb
Star Band
Lieut
Squires
Camp Taylor
Yash
Publicity to Be Given All Slackers in County
At a May 27 meeting of the County Defense Council in Ferdinand Indiana the decision was made to publicize all slackers those who refuse to support war relief drives and bonds including Red Cross Y M C A K C and Liberty Loan efforts. A. J. Gray secretary says full reports will identify friends and supporters and highlight those in the K drive.
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County Defense Council
County Council of Defense
Ben Denning Dies at Evansville
Ben Denning of Evanville died Monday after an appendectomy. He was 43 and leaves three daughters and one son, his mother, two brothers, and three sisters. He was taken to St Meinrad, his former home, and burial was set for 8:30 this morning in St Meinrad cemetery. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved.
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St. Meinrad
Ordnance Equipment Ready for Soldiers
The Army Ordnance Department reports meeting demands of the overseas shipment program for American troops. No infantryman sails without a US Model 1917 rifle and full equipment. Transport limits slow ordnance shipments though artillery and machine guns are ready in France.
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Army Ordnance Department
Department
France
Indiana boy confesses to eight arsons in Indianapolis
An eleven year old boy in Indianapolis has given a written confession to setting eight buildings on fire over the past year. Authorities say the motive was to watch the fire department respond, with property losses totaling about five thousand dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Fragmentary names hint at a court or notice record
The readable fragments reference individuals such as Columpus Barracke, John Punc, Camy Taylor, and Thomas Leo, implying a partial list or legal notice, without clear action, date, or jurisdiction.
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Ion
Columpus Barracke
John Punc
Camy Taylor
Thomas Leo
Taps Sounded For an old Soldier
John Collignon a Civil War veteran from near Fulna died Wednesday at 10 30 AM He was born in France August 13 1839 He leaves a wife and seven children Ferdinand Frank Albert Herman Otto Mrs Schaffer and Mrs Mosberg Interment is set for nine this morning in Fulds cemetery
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John Collignon
Fulna
France
Ferdinand
Frank
Albert
Herman
Otto Collignon
Mra. Schaffer
Mosberg
Goepfrich Sentenced For Axattack Near Dale
Joseph Goepfrich a farmer near Dale was found guilty by the Warrick circuit court at Boonville of assaulting Donald J. Wallace with an ax. He received a sentence of two to fourteen years in the state prison after the trial and a bond was set for his appearance on a new trial request. Prosecutor Robert Armstrong condemned defense counsel, while Goepfrich, born near Ferdinand, has several siblings in the area.
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Joseph Goepfrich
Near
Dale
Donald J. Wallace
Warrick
Boonville
Robert Armstrong
Hunting&trg
Goeptrich
Ferdinand
Yankies Set to Deliver Knockout Blow in War Drive
The article notes a renewed push by American forces as Germany concentrates its troops on the front. It says a failure could threaten Germany with peace terms, while Allied strength grows. Americans in action report heavy losses for the enemy and 170 prisoners taken in a 600 yard advance. French observers praise the Americans as wonderful.
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Germany
Study of Eclipse Effects on Weather Across U S
June 8 path from Washington to Florida will be used to study solar radiation and its impact on meteorological conditions. The Weather Bureau plans measurements at three stations in Nebraska Idaho Oregon and data from 49 stations in the eclipse belt.
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United States
Washington
Florida
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Idaho
Oregon
Ferdinand fund list shows many donors in Knights of Columbus record
A ledger style entry lists numerous donors with small amounts to the Ferdinand fund, naming Albert Reinacker Herbert Mueller Herman Seng John Hollinden Katherine Schmidt and many others. The entry notes a total shown and a newborn listed as born to Mr Hassfurther with brief fate details.
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Albert J. Reinacker
Herbert Mueller
Herman Seng
Stere
John Hollinden
Enos Bosler
John Schmidt
Katherine Schmidt
Genevieve Schmidt
Augusta Dilger
Mary Miller
Sreeeee Bo Chas
Hormey
Kee
Olivia Kaninenberg
Henry Haske
Seeener
Leo Kuntz
Snate Aio
Pate
Kuntz
Ostherine Boerste
Misa Frances Boerste
Henry Laake
Jos. Uebelhoer
Jake Albert
Edwin Stallman
John Stallman
Barbara Hackmann
Leonard Muller
Henrry Oger
Cesee Ee Ceesee
Herman Miller
Gerhard Bolte
Toveveeser
Henry Bolte
Sesereseee
Nick Leuninger
Savier Ballis
John Goepfrich
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Congress
Miss Demeanor
Birdseye
Fred H. Hessig
Clyde Perkins
Dubois
John Braun
John G
Knies
Holland
Gilbert E. Blesch
Walter Miller
Richard Hightower
Freeman
Cummins
James Kellams
Albert H. Drake
Werner Borden
Roman M.bohhert
Wm.o. Beck
Christ Ziegler
Wm. J. Harder
Doff
Virgil J. Koons
Daniel F. Wellemeyer
Ben H. Wibbeler
Artus O. Hufnagel
Theo. Merkel
Kellerville
John M. Kalb
St. Henry
Bruno Kuper
At. Anthony
Leo F. Brenner
Raleigh G. Hilton
Crystal
Frank Allen
Ben Denning
Evansville
Evanville
Bey
Fulds
Joe Goepfrich
Penceras
Susie Seger
Engelbert Dilger
Anton Ebeukemp
Martina Nord
Wibepidea Redeer
Andy Altmeyer
John Mebling
John Altmeyer
Jos, Bolte
Oanees Seeeves
Harry Altmann
Wm. Altmann
Oser
Hugo Senninger
John Uebelhoer
Paul Kluch
Prank Altmann
John Husafurther
Herb Uebelhoer
John Relnacker
Robert Altmann
Raymond P. Olluger
Jobo Bennet Csiterer
John G. Mebling
Mary Erampe
Logdedon
Frank Senninger
Hassfurther
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