Johnson Writes of Lively Times Over There in France
A Franco diary entry from Montgeroult on Easter morning 1918 describes a German offensive starting March 20. The writer recalls bombardment, evacuations, and a perilous lengthy retreat from Esmay-Hallow toward Montdidier Beauvais and Neuilly en Thelle, ending with arrival in Montgeroult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Given Johnson
Lively Times
Montgeroult
France
Esmay-Hallow
Grany
Ane
Montdidier
St. Just-en-Chanesee
Beauvais
Neuilly-en-Thelle
Local Briefs From LeGrand Community Notices and Events
Local briefs list items for sale and services from residents including hot bed plants and dressmaking by W M Gaunt and Mrs Flora Sharp, poultry housing sales by J E Harvey, and brick lumber from H M Armstrong. Births include two baby girls to O W Johnson and Guy Willits, with farm and town notes. Community notices cover jobs, illness, political candidacy, and a May 8 speech by B Willis Beede at Friends church.
Long for Supervisor announces candidacy in Reporter
John W. Long a 58 year old retired farmer from Marshalltown announces for the county board of supervisors term beginning January 1 1920 to succeed W H Jones. A lifelong Republican and former Eden township trustee and district agricultural leader he seeks the post without animosity toward any rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qld
John W. Long
Marshalltown
Weet
Board of Supervisors
W. H. Jones
Long
Eden District Agricultural Society
Marshall County Fair Association
John B. Classen
The
Fair Association
The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed
Disappointed to find a family physician away when needed. Stomach pain, colic, and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and can prove fatal before medicine or a physician arrives. Keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand. no other medicine is better. Buy it now from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ady
Red Cross Fourth Plans July Celebration
A Monday meeting to discuss a safe and sanc t Fourth of July celebration drew a good crowd. P D Harvey was named chairman and C I Tweet secretary. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. An executive committee and sub committees were formed with members Harry Brucklacher N O Keen J R Manship J F Rylander H C Herbert J R Wright and P E Shalt. Sub committees include Keen and Herbert speakers Music Rylander Band Manship refreshments and amusements Brucklacher chairman Finance Shalt and Wright Merry go round Tweet Grounds Harvey. Next meeting Friday night May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Harvey
C. I
N.O. Keen
J. R. Manship
J. F. Rylander
H. C. Herbert
J. R. Wright
P. E. Shalt
Keen
Herbert
Harry Brucklacher
Shalt and
Wright
C. I. Tweet
Carey D M passes away at LeGrand after long illness
D M Carey died at his LeGrand home at 1 30 p m Thursday April 25 after arterial sclerosis confined him to bed since November 2 Born December 8 1848 in Carmel Indiana he came to Iowa in 1878 living in Bangor before moving to LeGrand He was married twice first to Jennie Lancaster and later to Addie Northam He leaves a daughter Mrs B E Beane one sister six grandchildren and a great grandson The funeral was held at the Friends church with Rev J R Wright conducting and burial in Friends cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Ind
Cyrus
Margaret Carey
Jennie Lancaster
Alva Carey
Earlham
Town
Romaine Montgomery
Anderson
Elwood
Addie Northam
Jod
B. EH. Beane
LeGrand
C. F. Pearson
League City
Texas
Carey
Iowa
Bangor
Oklahoma
Friends Church
J. R. Wright
Messrs
J. F. Rylander
H. Beane
Jesse Ferguson
Juanita Newton
Verna Davis
Friends Cemetery
N. O. Keen
J. E. Harvey
C. G. Johnson
D. N. Ferguson
H. BD. Hoover
C. O'Neal
Republican primary announcements for county offices
A collection of candidacy notices for Marshall County officials. Individuals announce runs for sheriff, county recorder, county auditor, county treasurer, and county attorney, all subject to Republican voters at the June 3 primary. Several signatures pledge support and limited terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pree
Marshall County
Lanphore
Nora E. Wicker
M. Gauss
B.S. Goon
A. B. Hooves
Representative candidate announces bid for Marshall County seat
Ed reporter records that Ray P. Scott will seek the Republican nomination for representative from the Fifty-first district in Marshall County. The statement includes Howakp as the signer and notes the primary on June 3.
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Fifty-first
Ray P.‘Scott
Marshall County
J. R. Howakp
Marshall County Supervisor Candidacy Notices
J L Wrrre announces candidacy for Marshall county supervisor on the republican ticket for the term starting January 1 1919 subject to June 3 primary. John W Loye seeks the republican nomination for the term beginning January 1 1920. Miss Mary Ferguson of Marshalltown visited with Mrs Leola Tweet and Miss Reba Ferguson. Mrs D W Richards has improved after months of illness.
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Marshall County
J. L. Wrrre
Jonx W. Loye
Mary Ferguson
Marshalltown
Leola Tweet
Reba Ferguson
D. W. Richards
Gate of Thanks to Friends and Family
Mrs. ID M Carey and family express sincere thanks for sympathy and deeds of kindness during the long illness and after the death of their husband and father.
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ID. M. Carey
Sunday Services Led by Rev Pearsey E Saoor Pastor
Rev Pearsey E Saoor presides over church events with Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m junior C E at 3 p m Y P S C E at 7 p m and preaching service at 8 00 p m prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 3 00 p m
Friends Church Service Schedule and Leaders
Pastor Rev J R Watcur welcomes worshipers with Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Junior C E led by Mrs Retta Bigelow, Intermediate C E in church basement led by Dr BE Mills, Y B S CG E at 7 with Eva Lowry presiding. May 5 topic Christian Duty and Privilege in home and school Eph 6 1 9 Mark 4 19 led by Mrs A TH Pemberton. 8:00 preaching and Wednesday prayer at 8 hosted by church. cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rylander
C. E
Retta Bigelow
BE. M. Mills
Eva Lowry
A. TH. Pemberton
Senior Class Presents Miss Molly at LeGrand High
LeGrand High School seniors smile as they receive commencement invitations while the twelfth grade physics class finishes work. Miss Molly, a two act comedy, features Reginald Peters and Molly Peters among a cast that includes Ruth Lamer and Era Lowry. Admission 14 and 25 cents.
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Vemba ‘Clark
Lecies Crow
Bessie Kidd
Molly
LeGrand High School
Reginald Peters
Lloyd Gmundson
Julian Hewitt
Carl Piper
Joe Johnson
Frank Outland
Annie Peters
Alice Davis
Molly Peters
Ruth Lamer
Cissie Saunders
New York
Community Notes From Quaker Lane
Mrs Wright visited on Thursday last week. Mrs Henry Searle spent Friday at Geo Keen home. Mr and Mrs Glen Plummer had papering done. Mr and Mrs Harold Perisho visited with Carl and Mrs Clyde Hoover on Friday. Red Cross work helper gathering with Mrs L C Knudson Friday afternoon. The Knudsons were in Marshalltown Friday morning. Several local residents attended together Saturday. Herman Wolken Harold Perisho and Glen Phimmers were present.
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Henry Searle
Geo. Keen
Glen Plummer
Harold Perisho
Carl Wilson
Clyde Hoover
L. C. Knudson
Red Cross
Knudson
Marshalltown
Herman Wolken
Glen Phimmers
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. M. Gaunt
O. W. Johnson
Geo. C. Coffin
Philip Cozzi
T. P. Frost
H.J. Bowen
W. W. Southwick
Guy Willits
Quarry
T. J. Beery
Cedar Rapids
H. J. Bowen
E. N. Blodgett
Ray
Elizabeth Patton
A. H. Welker
Belle. Blodgett
Challace Higinbotham
Camp Dodge
LeGrand Township
Fred Zatechka
Dillon
Jos. Wolf
Mary Lawson
F. R. Benedict
California
B. Willis Beede
American Friends Board of Foreign Missions
Ray Plummer
D. W.beechout
Carl Bowen
J- E. Bowen
Orient
Lawn
B. Adair
Tom Draper
M. Bartrug
Ames
B. F. Hawbecker
Wisconsin
Russell Hawbecker
S. R. Piper
Glenn Mills
Great Lakes Naval Station
Will Derham
LeGrand Mill
Malvern
Liscomb
J. R. Meextus
Groner Exberley
J. G. Carter
Gate of
Christian Church
Pearsey E. Saoor
J. R. Watcur
Pearl White
Florence Peterson
Lady Elusia Miston
Mrs. Wright
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