Address by Sergeant Major Lowery Stirs War Citizens
A large Christian church audience heard Sergeant Major Lowery recall early war years, describing trench life and gas attacks while praising American efforts and urging swift action on War Savings Stamps. The event also featured Scouts as ushers and students singing patriotic songs, with Mr. A. Keith introducing Lowery and highlighting veterans’ service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant Major Lowery
Maj. Lowery
Mr. Little
War Savings Stamps Committee
A. Keith
Ypres
America
Marine lieutenant Ashurst questionnaire mailed from France
The county clerk's office received Lieut. Wallace W. Ashurst of the 18th Company, 5th Regiment U S Marines on Tuesday. He is believed to be somewhere in France and his questionnaire was mailed March 2.
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France
Wallace W. Ashurst
5Th Regiment
U. S. Marines
Ashurst
Death of Mrs Anne E Gilkeson
Word arrives of the death of Mrs Anne E Gilkeson at her son James Gilkeson’s home in Rosewell New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon. Born in St Louis on April 30 1848 she was nearly 70. She is survived by sons James of Rosewell Boyd of Wichita and daughter Georgia of Wichita. Sister of the late J C McGrew the body will be brought to Lexington for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne E. Gilkeson
Anne
E. Gilkeson
James Gilkeson
Rosewell
N. M
Gilkeson
St. Louis
James
Boyd
Wichita
Kans
Lafayette county candidate pledges service for collector post
The candidate states he seeks the democratic nomination for County Collector on his own volition, cites eight years as presiding judge, and argues his experience with county finances suits the role. He calls for unity to support the party during the August primary and notes military draft calls impacting Lafayette.
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Lafayette
Brothers and kin visit from New York and Oklahoma
Edward L. Little of Brooklyn New York arrives Thursday evening for a few days visit with his brother B M Little. George F Stemmons of Prairie Home arrives Thursday evening to visit his daughter Mrs Matthew Kenney. William Semler arrives from Fort Sill Thursday evening to visit home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Little
Brooklyn
N. Y
B. M. Little
George F. Stemmons
Prairie Home
Matthew Kenney
William Semler
Fort Sill
Reminder to set clocks forward for Sunday
A note highlights that Sunday morning is the time to move clocks ahead one hour, signaling the start of daylight saving time and an adjustment to daily routines.
Pie Supper at Lotus Grove School in 1918
A Pie Supper will be given at Lotus Grove School Friday evening March 29 1918 at 8 o clock. Proceeds go to the Junior Red Cross benefit. Miss Ina Kessenger is the teacher. Mrs Chas Glasscock left Sunday for Sedan Kansas to visit her daughter Mrs F J Tucker, Mr Glasscock accompanying her to Kansas City.
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Lotus Grove
Red Cross
Ina Kessenger
Chas. Glasscock
Sedan
Kansas
F. J. Tucker
Glasscock
Kansas City
Winn Announces Candidacy for County Collector
James F. Winn declares his run for county collector in The Intelligencer. A Lexington resident with broad county ties, he touts integrity, energy, and merchant experience as assets for handling duties and official affairs. A Democrat by birth, he emphasizes loyalty to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Winn
Lexington
Winn
Death of N F Winn in Mayview at 74
N F Winn died Wednesday at 2 PM at his Mayview home after a prolonged illness. He was 74. Survived by wife two sons Sam and Lloyd Winn of Blackburn and two daughters Mrs Chas Kinchloe of this city and Mrs Henry Schuette of Mayview. Funeral services were held at Mayview yesterday and burial followed in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Winn
Mayview
Sam
Lloyd ‘Winn
Blackburn
Chas. Kinchloe
Henry Schuette
Lexington
Stock Liquidation Sale by Mer chants Company
A. A. Michelson of the Mer chants National Service Company Chicago TfL announces liquidation of Lewis Humphrey and Louis Gruber stocks. The combined sale began Wednesday March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Michelson
Merchants National Service Company
Chicago
Tfl
Lewis & Humphrey
Louis Gruber
James Seeks Voters Support For April 2 1918 Election
Mrs A E James says rumors of ineligibility for the city treasurer’s office are false and respectfully asks voters to support her at the election on Tuesday April 2 1918.
Higginsville Couple Visits City Friends
Mr and Mrs J W Petering of Higginsville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C W Roth of this city Joe Harney left Thursday for Camp Doniphan after a short furlough with both folks.
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J. W. Petering
Higginsville
C. W. Roth
Joe Harney
Camp Doniphan
Letter From R E Ashurst Describes Canada Visit
A letter from R E Ashurst in Toronto recounts travel from Detroit through Michigan, temperatures and ice, farm values near $100 per acre, maple syrup production, winter wheat prospects, and Toronto's 500 000 to 600 000 residents. He notes soldiers enlisting there and burning bridges behind him as a pledge of resolve.
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Allen
St. Louis
Michigan T
Detroit
Toronto
Missouri
Navy torpedo boat destroyer sailor home on furlough
Henry Cohrs of the U S S Perkins a torpedo boat destroyer is home on a thirty day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J H Cohrs Mr Cohrs enlisted in the navy four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cohrs
U. S. S. Perkins
J. H. Cohrs
Mr. Cohrs
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Major Lowery
Julius Vogt
Rolf
Vogt
Ristine
Chas. Lyons
Pace
Col. Ristine
Lambert Lumber Company
Zach W. Wright
Camp Funston
Edward F. Duggins
Corder
Clarence Ransberger
Antille
Richard Reith
Ely Barnes
Julius Holaton
Concordia
Reynolds Corder
Francis Ridgway
Hig
Edwin F. Kronsbein
Concor
Gilbert F. W. Brewe
Hodge
Geo. A. Turner
Bates City
Edward C. Hartman
Con
Valentine Young
Barney W. Lanners
James B. Anthony
Tom W. Potts
Wellington
Frank McCue
Harry Butler
Western
Geo. W. Prock
Napoleon
Democratic Party
Prock
Griffith Bates
George W. Bates
Griffith
Omaha
Nebr
Columbus
Ohio
Punk
A. E. James
R. E. Ashurst
Canada
United States
Dr. Price
Independence Boulevard
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