Draft list and military notes from Hartville region
Sixteen Wright county youths leave for Jefferson Barracks including Duncan Gooosetree Tombleson Thorne Bruton Lowery Hensley Gray Cantrell Moore Pierson Davis Burris Battrell Washburn Bailey. Six from Douglas county and others sent home reports on Navy enlistments and prisoners from Karlsruhe Darmstadt Villingen camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
Jefferson Barracks
Harley H. Duncan
Mansfield
Wm. K. Gooosetree
Mountain Grove
Harold F. Tombleson
Hartville
Maynard H. Thorne
Cameron
James Franklin Bruton
Norwood
Clell Lowery
Mtn
Grove
Elmer Hensley
Herman Arthur Gray
Wichita
Kansas
William J. Cantrell
Robert Manley Moore
Raymond Pierson
Manefield
Jesse Davis
James Nelson Burris
Fuson
Arnold Battrell
Clarence Everett Washburn
Mines
Frederick Bailey
Cedar Gap
Douglas County
Fred Livingston
Rippee
Roy W. Tooley
Vanzant
Oliver Tedrick
Sedan
Grover Upchurch
Ava
Richard W. King
Bryant
Wesley Everett
Basher
Oliver Rice
Camp Dodge
Iowa
F. Gresham
Whetstone
Paul
Hartville Democrat
Soldier Sends German Plane Part From France
Marvin H. Dennis of Co. F 110 Engineers now with the AEF in France sent his parents Joe H Dennis and wife of Mansfield a portion of a German plane that fell near him. Two German aviators were killed. The plane was brought down by British forces and its engine was still running as it struck the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin H. Dennis
Co. F. 110 Engineers
France
Joe H.dennis
Mansfield
Deserters Arrested by Hartville Sheriff
Sheriff C G Sanders of Hartville announced the arrest of Walter Jones near Macomb as a deserter from Camp Dodge Iowa and his transfer to Fort Leavenworth Kansas. He also notes John Sparks, jailed for assault at Mansfield near Ash Grove Lime and Portland Cement Co, will be sent to Fort Leavenworth as a deserter from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Sanders
Hartville
Walter Jones
Macomb
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Ft. Leavenworth
Kas
John Sparks
M. Bogart
John A. Dennis
Mansfield
Ash Grove
The Salvation Army a Factor at the Front
The Milwaukee Free Press notes that Salvation Army workers aided American troops amid heavy bombardment at Sercheprey. It recalls the first Salvation Army contingent sailed for France in June 1917 and highlights their courageous service serving coffee and food under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Free Press
Severa Salvation Army
Sercheprey
Salvation Army
France
Owl Hollow Items Harvest Amid Dry Weather
Farmers in Owl Hollow report hot dry weather and heavy harvest work. At L J Rushing's, the listing includes F D Howard, J F Rushing and wife, Lem Musgrave and wife, and John Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L J. Rushing
F. D. Howard
J. F. Rushing
Lem Musgrave
John Kennedy
Crop Report Highlights Missouri Corn Prospects and Yields
Missouri July crop report shows corn condition improving to near average with an indicated national production rise. Acreage shifts reflect drought impacts, western growth in corn, and lighter wheat areas. oats, wheat, potatoes, and hay yield expectations vary by region. Notes on regional drought, showers, and future output cite state and national totals and farm stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
B. A. Logan
United States
Murena
Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Wright County
Letter from California reader backs local paper
Jason Turner of Lindsay California sends a July 8 note to the Mansfield Mirror enclosing one dollar to support the newspaper during wartime. He reports being well and improving health for Mrs Turner, expresses satisfaction with life in California, and sends best regards to friends and relatives in Mansfield.
Salvation Army War Fund Drive seeks $1000 quota in Wright county
The Salvation Army Wright county drive aims to raise $1000 quickly through a county committee led by Dr. L. T. Vanney with township chairmen in Mountain Grove Clark Norwood Pleasant Valley and more. Wm W Morris of Bismarck organized the effort serving as chief organizer for 12 counties. The campaign supports war huts in France and the U S with canteens clubs rest rooms and spiritual services for soldiers. Endorsement from Missouri Defense Secretary W F Saunders backs a statewide goal of $200000 for Salvation Army work in France and in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Wright County
Wm. W. Morris
Bismarck
L. T. Vanney
Norwood
Mountain Grove
T. N. Funston
Clark
T.B Bouldin
Pleasant Valley
O. L. Robinett
Mansfield
Wood
Griffith
Hart —Gert Ellis
Hartville
W. T. Fuge
van Buren
Gresham
Brush Creek
J. M. Murrell
Boone
John A. Latimer
Loring
Montgomery
G. W. Keith
Manes
Elk Creek
J. T. Emmerson
Union
L. W.cottengim
Grove Spring
W. A. Black
United States
France
Y. M
Red Cross
Knights of Combulus
Young Men's Hebrew Association
W. F. Saunders
Missouri Council of Defense
City of
Jefferson
Kansas City
Committee On War Charities
Council
J. L. Wagner
Missouri
Red Cross Elects Wright County Chapter Leaders
Wright County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual election last Monday night and reappointed the old officers. T. N. Funston was named chairman with T. W. Hackworth as vice chairman L. J. Ellis treasurer W. C. Shannon secretary the executive committee led by Geo. S. Townsend includes Hackworth Swenson Baker and several officers from branches. The Mansfield Branch reported 2716.49 in receipts and 2152.71 in disbursements for the year leaving 563.78 on hand. Officers for the ensuing year include Dr. R. M. Rogers chairman George B. Freeman vice chairman J. E. Craig treasurer C. A. Stephens secretary O. L. Robinett executive chairman and Mrs. W. M. Divan work room captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
The
American Red Cross
T. N. Funston
T.W. Hackworth
L. J. Ellis
W. C. Shannon
Geo. 8. Townsend
Carl A. Swenson
R. F. Baker
T. W. Hackworth
Joel F. Short
J. W. Allen
J. F. Gambill
Mt. Grove Journal
J. E. Craig
Mansfield
M. E. Church
R. M. Rogers
George B. Freeman
C. A. Stephens
O. L. Robinett
W. M. Divan
Preaching Services and Harvest Pace in Wolf Creek
Rev Jim Ivy preached at Wolf Creek Saturday night and Sunday night. Rev Moore of Tharp preached Sunday night. Most residents finished harvesting. Coday family hosted at Hub Young's with ice cream. Blackberries are being picked and canned. Mrs Mary Coday visited daughters Lon Campbell and Sam Smith. Miss Ethel Coday staying with R R Sikes. Warner Coday slowly improving after illness. Will Jones and relatives visiting. Vera and Fay Chapman of Manfield visited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ivy
Wolf Creek
Moore
Tharp
M. C. Coday
Hub Young’s
Mary Coday
Lon Campbell J
Sam Smith
Ethel Coday
R. R. Sike
S. Warner
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Fora
the Universal
Ford
W. G. Reynolds
Mansfield, Mo
Hola
Coca-Cola
Phelpp Ave
Electric Bottling
Springfield
Uncle Sam
Superior Cleaning Co
Springfield, Mo
Athens
West Walnut Street
Mansfield Light 6 Power Company
F. H. Riley
Fuson's Drug Store
Erie
Buffalo
Gleveland
Convanawo
Viptul
Cleveland & Buffalo
A. M. Curtis
Washington
War Department
Berne
Lieut
L M. Edens
Cabool
Karlsruhe
Villingen
Walter Akers
Darmstadt
Owl Hollow
F. Bruton
Elva ‘Purner
G. C. Murrell
Tinderlake
Marian Livingston
Louisville, Ky
Mammoth Spring
Ark
Juin T. Younger
Tennessee
Phillipsburg
Chas
W. Evans
D. Denelifield
Lebanon
Poster A. Rippee
W. E. Park
Capt
Jack Ford
Camp Pike
Little Rock
L. F. Livingston
A. M Curtis
Republican Central Committee
Court House
Edgar Brazeal
Cecil Brazeal
Dick Olson
Miss Dorris Deering
Fordland
Christian County
Wolf Chemical Company
Centralia
3. D. Jones
Aurora
M. Bs
Seymour
Sam Walker
Sam
W. E. Weber
Polk
St. [Louis
Folk
H. E. Stiff
C. BE. Cathcart
Frisco
Willow Springs
Jason Turner
Clear Valley
Loda Upshaw
Denlon
Jess Deaver
Cleo
Willie Deaver
Wesley Stout
Selah Cole
Sylva Fhc
Gertie
Mildred Stout
Ruby Findley
Ruse Liggett
Ace Tarburton
Ela Stout
Ralph Brentlinger
Loyd Deaver
Frank
Cyrus Hire
Red Cross News
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