What Britain Has Done In This War In Europe
A patriotic editorial praises Britain for decisive World War I actions in France and at sea, credits Allied fighting power including British, Canadian, Australian and American troops, and argues for the selective draft to raise the US army, condemning voluntary enlistment as insufficient. It highlights Britain’s role at the Bonn and Marne battles and the blockade of the German navy. It asserts the war is a civilization and liberty struggle and predicts France and the world will benefit from American action.
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Great Britain
Europe
Germany
France
Albion
United States
Bonn
Marne
Cuba
Brazil
Wilson
Congress
America
United
Fatal Woods Accident Claims Samuel Stepp
Samuel Stepp of Wabash township was fatally crushed when a felled tree split, trapping him while cutting on Samuel Liffick's land. He was 67, born February 1, 1850 in North Carolina, survived by his wife seven sons and two daughters. Funeral at Dunlap Chapel conducted by Rev. Earl C. Phillips, burial at Dunlap Cemetery.
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Samuel Stepp
Wabash Township
Samuel Liffick
Mr. Stepp
North Carolina
Dunlap Chapel
Earl C. Phillips
Dunlap Cemetery
Dar win man dies of Brights disease at 37
Nola Farr died at his home in Darwin Monday after a long illness from Brights disease. He was 37, unmarried, and survived by his mother, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services were held in the Darwin church yesterday conducted by Rev. Mr. Stephens, with burial in Darwin cemetery.
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Nola Farr
Darwin
Bright
Mr. Stephens
Three Brothers to Fight Germany
O. O. Taubeneck reports that three of his sons one in Kansas and two in Normal Illinois have enlisted or plan to enlist in the army The grandfather fled Germany for taking part in the 1848 revolution and the family has long opposed the Hohenzollern regime
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O. O. Taubeneck
Kansas
Normal
Germany
Memorial Day Observance Arrangements Approved
A Friday night court house meeting set Decoration Day observance plans. The Woman's Relief Corps and Daughters of the American Revolution named flower committees. J. R. Burnett Lu Cole and Charles Bubeck head a arrangements committee with sub committees. Rev J I O Neal likely the orator.
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Court House
Woman’s Relief Corps
Daughters of the American Revoluton
J. R. Burnett
Lu Cole
Charles Bubeck
J. I. O'Neal
Attorney Wins Big Case in Jasper County Court
Arthur Poorman receives congratulations after a Jasper County circuit court verdict. W. J. Ludimers, piano tuner of Olney, sought 25 000 dollars against 5 E Hazel, an Olney capitalist, who accused Ludimers of forged 20000 dollars. After a hung jury in the first trial, the second trial awarded Ludimers 16000 dollars.
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Arthur Poorman
Death of Mrs Claypool in Branch Michigan
Mrs John Claypool died Sunday night at her home near Branch Michigan of heart trouble. The body was brought home and burial set for Green Moss cemetery in Dolson township. She was 64, native of Dolson township, survived by husband three sons one daughter and three brothers and one sister.
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John Claypool
Branch
Mich
Green Moss
Dolson Township
Claypool
Michigan
James MclIlrath
Marshall
John Mclrath
Fort Morgan, Cole
George Mellrath
Iowa
Mary Wieland
Vernon County
County Board Gains Ballot Printing Control Upheld
The Appellate Court affirmed a circuit court judgment in favor of W A Keithley for 106 dollars against the county over ballot printing. The ruling holds the County Board has exclusive power to contract for printing election ballots, with the county clerk bound to the board's actions. A second suit for further breaches is anticipated.
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Circuit Court
W. A. Keithley
Keithley
County Board
Norman Bennett
Conneily
Mr Keithley
Bar
John Seaigle Denied as Disloyal in West Union
A West Union Herald report states 16 leading local businessmen signed a statement denying rumors that John Seaigle was run out of West Union and Melrose for disloyalty. They affirm his loyalty and patriotism, urging restraint for such damaging talk.
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John Seaigle
West Union
Melrose
Herald
Stars and Stripes
John
Sneak Thieves Strike Town Homes Stealing Provisions
Local residents report burglaries at several homes including those of Harry Dulaney Hugh Ferry Charles Bubeck George Hurst and Rob Baird. Thieves stole varying amounts of provisions and even potatoes from Sheriff Wallace's residence.
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Harry Dulaney
Hugh Ferry
Charles Bubeck
George Hurst
Rob Baird
Sheriff Wallace
Patriotic Demonstration Parade and Flag Raising Planned
A two part event tomorrow features a 2 30 afternoon parade of school children to the High School with band music and a 7 30 evening parade forming on East Main Street The program includes flag raising at the square with veterans and speeches by local figures and church leaders Citizens are urged to attend and to display flags, with streets around the courthouse closed to vehicles and businesses asked to stay open or close as instructed by the mayor
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East Main Street
America
E. G Sandmeyer
Hamish
Truman Booth
Walter Burdick Booth
Ilinois
Chester English
H R. Snavely
Bard G . R
Court House
Couple Arrested in Paternity Case by State’s Attorney
State’s Attorney Clements traveled to Kalamazoo Michigan last week to secure the arrest of Fred Strohm formerly of West Union. He was brought to this city to face a paternity charge filed by Simie Haddix. Strohm was released on bond to await grand jury action.
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Clements
Kalamazoo, Mich
Fred Strohm
West Union
Simie Haddix
Women Are Elected to High School Board
The High School board election drew a heavy vote on Saturday. Mrs Co A Purdunn received 358 votes and Mrs W R Turman 291, securing two seats. Robert Prewett had 237 votes and R H Brown 208 in the contest.
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High School Board of Trustees
Co. A. Purdunn
W R. Turman
Purdunno
Turman
Robert Prewett
R. H Brown
Pearce Becomes Chairman as County Board Organizes
In a special session Edward Pearce was elected chairman with seven votes to six for Harry McDaniel. The board named standing committees on Improvements, Finance, County Officers' Reports, Insurance, Printing, Rules, County Claims, Township Poor Claims, Oil & Gas, Interurban Railways, Telephones, County Line Bridges, and Good Roads, with members listed for each panel. Upon petition of 38 veterans a bag pole was ordered in the northeast courtyard corner to fly the flag daily. The Board adjourned.
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Board of Supervisors
Edward Pearce
Harry McDaniel
Paddock
Grant
Forsythe
Poor
Byram
Wright
Hornbrook
Slusser
Hurst
Lee
Clatfelter
Price
Reynolds
Pearce
McDaniel
Hammond
Oil & Gas
Wright, Reynolds
Good Roads
Wright, Lee
People's Ticket Wins in Marshall City Election
Voters backed Mayor Lewis and most of his slate in a close contest. May or Lewis defeated E D Jones by 66 votes. Henry Musselman beat Arthur Hurst for clerk by 61, Frank Greenough won treasurer over Charles Metz by 114, and J J Rose edged A J Garver for alderman in the 2nd ward by 45. James Mellrath and H M Janney faced no opposition. On the Jones ticket, William Low won police magistrate by 8 votes, and Lote Gray outpaced Trev Davis for alderman in the 1st ward by 19.
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Marshall
Lewis
E D. Jones
Henry Musselman
Arthur Hurst
Frank Greenough
Charles Metz
J. J. Rose
A. J Garver
H. M Janney
James Mellrath
Jones
William Low
J. W. Ingram
Lote Gray
Trev Davis
War urges and land reform urged for Marshall city
The message warns of a worsening war situation and acute city food shortages. It urges extraordinary preparations and cultivation of vacant lots to support the war effort, noting potatoes will be as vital as gunpowder and proposing public grants of city-owned tracts to cultivators.
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Marshall
Red Cross Chapter Organized in Clark County
The DAR formed a Clark County Red Cross chapter with twelve directors including H. I. Snavely Dr. Stephen Bradley and J. R. Burnett. Officers: Chairman H. R. Snavely, vice chairman Sol Handy, treasurer J. R. Burnett, secretary Olen R. Clements. The society welcomes all to join at tomorrow’s demonstration to aid soldiers and their families with supplies and homefront support.
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DAR
Red Cross
National Society
Clark County
H. i Snavely
Stephen Bradley
P. P. Hastitt
J. W. Graham
Olen R. Clements
Harry Dulaney
Frank Robinson
Edward Archer
Sol Handy
Edith Cole
J. R. Burnett
Subscription Renewal Notice From Paper Members
The notice reminds readers to check if their subscription expires the first of next month and to renew promptly to continue delivery without interruption. It states the expiration date is printed after the subscriber name and urges renewals before the paid period ends.
Nation must mobilize food and industry for war effort
President Wilson's Sunday address calls the nation to unite beyond military action, urging vast food production, shipbuilding, and industrial efficiency. He emphasizes shared sacrifice by workers in farms, factories, mines, and ships, noting civilians become part of the war effort and must back supplies for allied nations.
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Wilson
Europe
England
France
Italy
Russia
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People’s Ticket
Plant Gardens
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