Liberty Day Patriotism and Local News Drift
Local notes recount patriotic flag displays on Liberty Day, visits from Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Annapolis relatives, and family milestones. The piece mentions births, illnesses, a house fire, military service, remembrances for Harlan Blaker of Camp Merritt, school events, and community happenings across Robinson and surrounding areas.
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Satea Tule P
Robinson
Martin Newlin
Annapolis
Harry Newlin
Hutsonville
Ira
Ferrell
David
Terre Haute
Sarah Ferrell
Henry Winters
Jear Ruta
James Drake
Chittenden
Indianapolis
James Draper
Priscilla Mount
Culop
Cyrus Lindless
Jindley
Arthur Keeringham
Fluteonyvall
Wau
Flinn
Frank Stesets
Frome Dhapedas
Harlan Blaker
Lara Hlaker
Camp Merritt Noj
Harlan
Mt Tarmel Jil
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
S Army
France
M E
W L Cunningham
York
Martinsville Busy with Repairs and Local Happenings
Local notes report people visiting including Jesse Smith Walt Davis and Neal Barkalow. Fletcher Lafferty aged about 90 remains active. Hogs sold for 17.25 per cwt. oats up 25 percent sown. Egg price 30 cents a dozen. butter 25 cents. Miss Fay Clow dies in Robinson. Continuous garden prep and Dr Doak adds shrubs on York Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Barkalow
Melrose
Sisco Hammond
Casey
James Leatherman
Orange Township
Fletcher Lafferty
Perl Conrad
Decatur
Albert VanHorn
Doak
North York Street
Fay Clow
Our City
Robinson Con
Local Clerk Clarifies County Scheduling Mixup
A garbled notice records events with names Frot Wilholi and Ayren Streregumier. It mentions a caller at a place and a social visit, then references upcoming "fire crourd" with unclear meaning. The readable facts point to a community notice with personal names and vague events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Wilholi
Oakeogod
Town Officials Elected At Tuesday Township Vote
W K McDaniel was chosen supervisor Fay Neer town clerk and Alva Hix assessor all Republicans. Rov Barber plans to relocate his evangelistic headquarters to the city. April 9 forecast calls for a severe morning freeze then warmer conditions with frosts in the coming days. Several locals joined Chas McIntosh to Lima, Ohio for new employment opportunities with Rob Wilson and others among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K McDaniel
Fay Neer
Alva Hix
Barber
Chas McIntosh
Lima
Rob Wilison
Fred Craig
Floyd Athey
Benjjamin Husted
Jesse Wilcox
Elmer Kitchen
Harry Miller
Ross Fasig
Peter Towell
Bob Miller
Casey. Local Notes and Obituaries From Akron Area
From The Banner Times Akron Ohio on election day Johnson township rock road proposition won by 13. Ethel Little daughter of Mark Little died suddenly in Chicago. William Ramses aged 71 longtime resident died at home. Mrs Ethel Watts and children will live with her mother in Battle Creek. Chas DPD Welch died in Wichita pneumonia while working oil fields. body brought back to Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Little
Mark Little
Chicago
Wm R Ramses
Ethel Watts
Battle Creek
Mich
James Houser Chas Dpd Welch
Kansas
Towanda
Wichita
Casey
Westfield News Briefs From The Review
The deep well on the W H Berk ley farm south of town is down about 700 feet. A daughter, Ruth Elizabeth, was born to Rev and Mrs Thomas Carter Friday. A daughter was born to Mrs Cath erine Ledbetter Monday Apr 1. Ledbetter's husband died from typhoid fever a few months ago. M W Deem was a business visitor Wednesday at Oakland, where he closed a contract for drilling a 600 foot test well. Mr and Mrs J M Reeder, formerly of West Union, now occupy Mrs Reeder's property in the south part of town. Rev Thos M Carter went to St Louis to take the exam for enlistment as a chaplain in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elizabeth
Thomas Carter
Catherine Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Oakland
J M. Reeder
West Union
Reeder
Thos M Carter
Methodist Episcopal Church
St Louis
Progress of the Great Battle in World War I
Reports say German forces have not advanced materially in the past week while Allied counter attacks gain ground. Pershing notes American casualties over six days include 18 killed in action 11 died of wounds 4 from accidents 46 from disease 344 wounded and 21 captured. Britain calls up men 18 to 50 and introduces conscription in Ireland.
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Pershing
Telting
Great Britain
Ireland
Falled Food Smugglers At Swiss Frontier
A three week old incident reports German soldiers disguising as partygoers at a masked ball in Toward Swiss town. Cars were warned to stop at the frontier. Swiss sentinels fired, seizing vehicles containing soap chocolate butter leather and fats bound for smuggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Suiss
Child forgets teacher gift on holiday train ride
A mother and child occupy a full seat during a holiday journey. The girl, facing her mother, cries she forgot to bring a gift for her teacher. The mother replies sternly, aiming to enforce holiday spirit and deter others from taking advantages.
Red Cross News and Members Marshall Chapter
The Marshall Red Cross Chapter nears one year since organization and many members face expiry of renewals. Renew to avoid postage and notification, with 1918 dues receipts and new 1918 Red Cross buttons mailed. New and renewing members listed include Carroll families Green families Bubeck Flowers and Hurley Viewers from Marshall and McKeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Red Cross
Red Cross Magazine
Rusty Hinge
Cc. C Carroll
C C Carroll
Frederick Carroll
Emily Green
John Green
M Bubeck
C M_ Bubeck
Edna Flowers
Hurley Viewers
McKeen
Dr Hillis to Speak in Terre Haute Centenary Church
Dr Newell Dwight Hillis, noted for exposing Hun atrocities in Belgium, will address an evening audience at Centenary Church in Terre Haute. He will recount his experiences in the war zone to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Dwight Hillis
Belgium
Centenary Church
Terre Haute
Death of Old Citizen George Renner at South Fourth
George Renner aged nearly 81 died at his home on south Fourth street last night. Death was due to the infirmities of age. Mineral services will be held at his late home at 2 p m tomorrow. Being angry at something is the easiest thing a man can do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Renner
South Fourth Street
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Bay Liberty Bonds
The
Marshall State Bank
the Bank of the People
West York
Centerville
Corm
Walker Elliott
Willow Creek
Joe Stevens
Lloyd Baxter
Flossie Elliott
Nola Buckner
Everett Shanks
Camp
Tasylor
Kroan
Lavi
Martinsville
Jesse Smith
Walt Davis
Dolkon
Mosay
Lindsey
Westfield
Charles. Brandenstein
E. Main St
Marshall, Il
Red Cross News and Members
Dr. Hillis
J. Li
Whiteside
Dulaney Bank
Marshall, Ill
van Camp
North Side Square
Marshall, Ilinois
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