Quarantine Decrees Issued to Halt Influenza Spread
Mayor Louis Minor called a Monday meeting to discuss preventing influenza spread. The city closed public schools and Wentworth Central, the opera house, and other amusements starting Tuesday. A broader quarantine was proclaimed by city and county authorities to protect public health, while saloon owners protested the restrictions as 7 pm closing looms under the order.
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Louis Minor
Central
Wentworth
Deaths in Higginsville Claim Several Local Lives
Miss Ruth Field daughter of Forest L Field of Higginsville died Monday night from pneumonia after influenza. She was about 25 and survived by her parents and brother Gilbert. elder brother Maurice died Sunday from the same illness. Maurice Field, 30, left a wife and one daughter. Edward Keith, long ill at home in Higginsville, died Wednesday aged in his 60s. He is survived by his widow and two children, three brothers and a sister. Funeral for Keith will be Friday at 10:00 AM from the Higginsville home.
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Higginsville
Ruth Field
Forest L. Field
Miss Field
Gilbert
Battle Creek
Mich
Maurice
Maurice Field
Mr. Field
Edward Keith
J. M. Keith
Odessa
Nathan Keith
Chillicothe
Kenney Keith
Kansas City
Zach Keith
City
J. F. Fulkerson
Concordia
Aullville
Confederate Home
Alma
Corder
Dover
Hodge
Waverly
Napoleon
Wellington
Bates City
Mayview
Lexington
Democratic County Committee
Joe Howe Promoted to Second Lieutenant in Army
First Sergeant Joe Howe, son of Mrs. Sallie D. Howe of this city, has been promoted to second lieutenant. Lieut Howe is stationed at Oakland California.
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Joe Howe
Sallie D. Howe
Lieut Howe
Oakland
Cal
Marriage notice for Lieut Tom W Hill and Grace Comstocke
Word from here states the marriage of Lieut Tom W Hill to Miss Grace Comstocke occurred recently in Louisville Kentucky. Lieut Hill is a grandson of Ada Carter of this city and is stationed at the big military camp near Louisville. Grace Comstocke is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W H Chiles of this city.
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Monlay
Tom. W. Hill
Grace Comstocke
Louisville
Hill
Mars
Ada ‘Carter
Ames
W. H. Chiles
Clyde H Slusher Assigned to Officers Training Camp
Clyde H Slusher son of Mr and Mrs Lee J Siuhen has been assigned to the Officers Training Camp at Fort Pike Ark. The article notes his habit of succeeding in tasks and his strong preparation for the work ahead.
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Clyde H. Slusher
Lee J. Siuhen
Atimpr Pike
Ark
Haned
Local Family Announces Son Promoted to Captain
It is now Capt. Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. YM A Cheemers have received word their son C. Chaambers has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the Cedarine Corps and is stationed in Cuba.
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Chambers
YM. A. Cheemers
C. Chaambers
Cza Plain
Cedarine Corps
Cuba
Wentworth Beats Lawrence High in Tight Saturday Contest
Wentworth defeated Lawrence High School in Lawrence, Kansas, by a close 7 to 5 score in a hard fought game. The Wentworth team showcased strong offense and defense as they edged out their hosts in a high tension clash on the road.
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Wentworth
Lawrence
Kinsass
Death of Mrs Eugenia Davis Widow of Tilton Davis
Mrs Eugenia Davis widow of Tilton Davis died Sunday evening at 7 45 at the home of J C Shelton where she was boarding after a brief heart illness Born in Hart county Kentucky January 26 1841 she came to this county as a child Married in Kingston Missouri January 26 1860 five children survived four living W H Robertson Rector Ark Lee W Davis Denver John W Dover and Tilton Davis of this city One brother H W Ardinger Dallas Texas she was lifelong Presbyterian Funeral conducted by Rev R L Cowan at the home of her son 1611 South Street Wednesday at 3 o clock
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Eugenia Davis
Tilton Davis
J. C. Shelton
Texas
Death of Robert Swartz in Kansas City
Robert Swartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Swartz formerly of this city, died at his parents home in Kansas City Monday night from pneumonia. Born here about twenty years ago, he had worked in this office at times. He moved with his parents to Kansas City a few months ago. Survived by his parents and a half brother, James E. Simmons, in the Navy. Body brought to Lexington Thursday morning and buried directly from the train.
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Robert Swartz
George Swartz
City
Kansas City
Robert
Jas. E. Simmons
Navy
Wentworth Domina Slater High 31 to 0 in Opener
Wentworth football opened the season with a decisive 31 to 0 win over Slater High. Slater played a snappy game, but Wentworth pulled ahead after the first quarter as coach Wikoff used mainly subs and second-team players.
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Wentworth
Slater High
Slater
Wikoff
Entertain American Troops In France With Y M C A Effort
General Pershing charged the American Y M C A with entertaining troops in France and the effort has grown rapidly. More than 150 professional actors perform regularly in Red Triangle huts, often under fire, featuring Walter Damrousch Elsie Jasis a grand opera singers the St Louis Quartette and other volunteers. Damrousch who came to France to wear the Red Triangle now leads an orchestra of seventy five French artists.
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Pershing
France
Red Triangle
Walter Damrousch
Elsie Jasis
St. Louis
Damrousch
Y. M
Fisher Sons Illness Telegram From Fort Riley
Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher received a telegram Wednesday stating their son Marvin P Fisher was ill with pneumonia at the base hospital at Fort Riley Kansas.
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Frank Fisher
Marvin P. Fisher
Fort Riley
Kansas
Barn of William Bougher Burns in East Lexington
A barn owned by William Bougher in East Lexington caught fire Saturday night and was completely destroyed. No injuries reported. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night, with investigators now examining the site for a cause.
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William Bougher
Lexington
Death of Private Pierre Teincuff at Fort Riley Kansas
Mrs Mary C Teincuff received word Sunday of Private Pierre Teincuff s death at the Fort Riley base hospital. Pneumonia after influenza caused his death. Born May 21 1896 in Trelaze France he left July 22 1918 for Camp Funston. He is survived by his mother four brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at 1 pm this afternoon.
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Pierre Teincuff
Mary C. Teincuff
Fort Riley
Kansas
Teincuff
Trelaze
France
Camp Funston
Col Ristine’s Daring Feat in Battle Frontlines
The report says Lieutenant-Colonel Carl Ristine led a 650-strong leapfrog assault to break a German machine gun stand, killed the gunners, and allowed entry into Charpentry. He then reconnoitered German lines, donned an overcoat and helmet, located three ammunition dumps and seven gun positions, and relayed coordinates that enabled artillery to destroy them.
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Ristine
Carl Ristine
Charpentry
Bocie
Col. Ristine
St. Louis
Speech by North Dakota Chief Justice at ABA dinner
Chief Justice Andrew A. Bruce told ABA attendees on September 6 that immigrants speak from the foreign born viewpoint. He said millions like him came to the United States with nothing and found in America free lands schools and a generous spirit, pledging allegiance to the flag constitution and laws and condemning disloyalty to the country.
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Andrew A. Bruce
Supreme Court of North Dakota
American Bar Association
America
Y M C A Seeks Over Seas Helpers for Soldiers
The Y M C A calls for over seas men to aid soldiers in Red Triangle huts and other roles. About 4000 overseas workers are needed, including business and professional men. Applicants must be over draft age, pass a strict medical exam, and have courage. The uniform of the Red Triangle is for those willing to go to war.
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Red Triangle
Influenza Prevented With O Z O N O L Use Advise
An old newspaper ad touts O Z O N O L as a modern antiseptic to prevent influenza when applied to the nose and throat. It claims the germ is knocked out by the preparation and urges readers to use the drug gist.
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Adv
Democratic Speaking Rally by Sam C Major in Lafayette
Democratic nominee for Congress Sam C Major will address Lafayette County voters at specified times and places across the district alongside Democratic county candidates. The gatherings aim to mobilize turnout and discuss campaign platforms in local venues.
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Sam C. Major
Congress
Lafayette County
Missouri
Doctor Chalkley Receives Commission as Captain
Dr. A. J. Chalkley has received from Washington his commission as captain in the United States Medical Corps with orders to report at Fort Riley Kansas on the 19th.
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A. J. Chalkley
Washington
United States Medical Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Cadet Band Heads to Kansas City Parade
W M A band led by Captain Day traveled to Kansas City on Saturday morning to participate in the Fourth Liberty Loan parade. Mr and Mrs H E Slusher announce the birth of their daughter Virginia Lee on Tuesday October 8 1918.
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Kansas City
Day
H. E. Slusher
Virginia Lee
Miss Pauline Willson Returns to Aurora for Indefinite Stay
Miss Pauline Willson a public school teacher in Aurora Missouri came home Sunday for an indefinite stay as the schools closed due to widespread influenza in that part of the state.
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Pauline Willson
Aurora, Mo
County Court Orders Actions On Boundaries and Fences
County court met Monday with Judges Wright and Vogt approving orders to remove fences from public right of way for W T Crouch Dan D Johns and John West. Swift to survey boundary between Lafayette and Ray counties at Egypt bottoms. Rogers to install two wood culverts near Winton and build a bridge in Section 13 Township 50 Range 24 once orders allow. Sanders granted 1800 county school fund loan on 40 acres. Two concrete culverts to be built on east line Section 46 Township 48 Range 27 when government permits. Boone and Fanilo noted. State aid and annual reports filed. Insurance money due county 4170.20. Inquests paid for Thirkles and Kerring. Bridge planned on south Section 22 Township 48 Range 29 when orders permit.
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Wright
Vogt
W.T. Crouch
Dan D. Johns
John West
C. W. Swift
Lafayette
Ray
Egypt
H. C. Rogers
Winton
Ruther Sanders
Freedom Township
P. Boone's
Marguerite Fanilo
Lexington Special Road District
B. T. Payne
W. A
John Thirkles
Willard D. Kerring
Ford Parts and Repairing Ino Morrison and Sons
Ford parts and repair shop Morrison and Sons operate in Ino offering vehicle components and repair services with focus on engines brakes and electrical systems. Local customers rely on experience and parts supply for Ford models and related brands.
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Ford Parts and Repairing
Ino
Morrison & Sons
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Board of Health
Hill-Commonstock
Lamartlee HE
Lambert Lumber Company
Thomas A. Walker
J. W. Sydnor
Dr. Chalkley
Federal Reserve Banking System
Lafayette County Trust Co
Federal Reserve System
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