Old Army Musket Surpasses Modern Rifle in Civil War Contrast
A Washington dispatch argues that Civil War musket fire inflicted more kill and wound totals than early modern weapons, comparing Gettysburg Chickamauga Antietam losses to World War I figures. The piece cites 11 780 total American casualties in the European war era against 6 200-plus Civil War losses in multiple battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gettysburg
Meade
Europe
Chickamauga
Antietam
Hun
Bogradino
Paris
Marne
Belgium
France
Great
Britain
Italy
United States
Local Registration Board to Classify All Registrants
The registration board will classify and examine all its registrants at once as an important call is expected around August 15. Presently 110 are in Class One in this county.
Knowles Brothers Ship Record Live Stock to Markets
The Knowles brothers shipped two cars of cattle from their own feeding operation to Chicago last week for 7065 dollars. They also sent two cars of hogs to Indianapolis with one hog car topping the market and the other within ten cents of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Chicago
Indianapolis
Elmer Huppert in England writes home during wartime
In a letter from Worgret Camp Wareham England Elmer Huppert reports spending the Fourth in London and enjoying the city. He notes friendly American soldiers sociable crowds famous buildings and a comfortable camp near a town about Marshall size. He cherishes the Herald though the news is aged and mail is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Huppert
Worgret Camp
Wareham
England
London
Marshall
Herald
States
Ruffner Calls Clark County Primary Pact in 1918
A. L. Ruffner writes James W. Porter proposing a Clark county primary on August 31 1918 to decide the 34th Senatorial District nomination and asks Porter to withdraw publicly if he loses. Ruffner notes no reply as of writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Clark County
Death of Mrs Myles at Darwin after long illness
Mrs Oliver Myles died Saturday at her Darwin home after a protracted illness at age 66. Funeral services were held Monday at the Darwin home, with burial in Darwin cemetery. She is survived by her husband six children twenty four grandchildren four brothers and many relatives. Her life centered on family and faith in the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Myles
Darwin
Mary Elizabeth Chickadonz
Anderson Township
Christian Church
Oliver C. Myles
Nicholas
Prairieton
Ind
Logan
Modest Bohn
Albert Prevo
John Bush
Clarence Hunt
John C. Craig
Harold Bright Seeks renomination for county superintendent
Harold Bright is the Republican candidate for renomination for county superintendent of schools. He has filled the post for four years with credit to himself and to the county schools, shown indefatigable work, and increased public interest in school matters, placing Clark County schools in the front ranks of Winds schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bright
Bright
Clark County
Winds Schools
Professor Cooper Killed in France
A casualty list reports Lieutenant William E. G. Cooper of Hillsboro Indiana killed in action. The Westfield Public School principal, long a well known resident, had made Westfield his home for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. G. Cooper
Hillsboro
Ind
Cooper
Westfield
Westfield Public
Westfield Review
Death of Mrs Sanders at 74 in city home
Mrs Sabra Rachel Sanders died at her son's home in the city on Saturday aged 74 years six months. Funeral services were held at her late home on Sunday. Also noted are divorce case Gertrude Stricker vs Moses Stricker and ex parte partition in W. H. May et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Last Minute Swaps Shake Local Candidate List
Filing day produced several surprises as Republicans and Democrats reshuffled bids. John Mitchell withdrew as county treasurer candidate, replaced by John W. Lewis, opening a clerk’s race vacancy. The final filed slate includes Arey and Pearce for County Judge, Elliott and Davis for Sheriff, Bright for County Superintendent of Schools, Morton for County Clerk, Lewis and Abraham for County Treasurer, and Snavely and Burnett for Senatorial Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
John W. Lewis
Lewis
Warethie Tee
John J. Arey
Edward Pearce
H. M. Janney
C. A. Purdum
H. J. Paxbaum
W. A. Byram
M. M. Hedrick
Roy Wells
J. H. Elliott
Shelton Davis
Harold Bright
E. D. Morton
Death of Jacob Fraker Pioneer Clark County Resident
Jacob Fraker veteran of the Civil War and longtime Clark county resident died Friday at his home two miles east of the city after a lingering illness. He served in Co F 30th Illinois and fought at Belmont Forts Henry Donelson Raymond and Champion Hills and with Sherman to the sea. He was born January 1 1836 in Basle Switzerland and came to America in 1844. He married Phoebe Hann in 1866 and leaves three sons two daughters and three grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday at his home conducted by Rev C W Hamand with Judge Connolly assisting.
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Jacob Fraker
Clark County
C. W Hamand
Judge Connelly
Fraker
Canton of
Basle
Switzerland
America
Wyandotte County
Ohio
Marshall
Co. F, 30Th Ill
Belmont
Forts
Henry and Donelson
Raymond
Champion Hills
Corinth
Vicksburg
Atlanta
Sherman
Phoebe Hann
Qoyden
Alvin
William
Susan E
Germany
Berlin
Obituary for John Gagen of Marshall Township
John Gagen age 67 longtime Marshall Township resident died at home after a long liver illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at St Marys church conducted by Rev J A Wilson. Survived by three sons Frank Edward and Fred and one daughter Mrs P P Haslitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gagen
Marshall Township
New St. Mary’s Church
J. A. Wilson
Frank
Edward
Fred
P. P. Haslitt
Congregational Church Sets Sunday and Midweek Services
The Congregational Church will hold next Sunday morning services at 10 45 with the pastor preaching and the choir singing. Sunday school follows at the regular hour and Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m Pastor C R Dierlamm leads both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Dierlamm
Wounded in France Leaves James Simpson in Johnson Township
James Simpson of Johnson Township learns his son Riley, who enlisted from Iowa, has been severely wounded in France as word arrives last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simpson
Johnson Township
Riley
France
Iowa
Death of Benjamin Snively in Terre Haute
Benjamin Snively died Saturday at his Terre Haute home at age 45. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. the body was sent to Marshall for burial in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Snively
Terre Haute
Marshall
Heat Wave Harms Corn Crop Across The Plains
For several days, temperatures around 105 degrees scorched the region. The intense heat and dry conditions damaged corn as farmers report widespread stress and reduced yields.
Real Estate Transfers in Martinsville and Marshall
S. P. Smith transfers to J. E. McCrory part of lot 3 Cox's subdivision in Martinsville for 1800 dollars. Wv. L. Cole et al to Harry Stover receive lots 11 and 12 in Manly's addition Marshall for 1500 dollars. Milo Claypool transfers to Seymour Hurst part of block 28 W Dulaney's addition Marshall for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
J. E. McCrory
Cox’s
Martinsville
Probate Court Proceedings Final and Partial Reports
Final reports were filed in the estates of Nelson Shaffner Franklin A Cornwell John W Hancock Wm H Blankenbeker Charles E Lee Nancy C Orndorff Joel Weaver Joseph G Cooper Catherine Harmon Moses Heath John O Sockler Marjorile Elliott James Padgett Charles O Gross Partial reports in the Raymond Doty Wills of W B Scholfield Edward Henbest and N P Daughbettee were admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Shaffner
Francis A. Cornwell
John W. Hancock
Blankenbeker
Charles E Lee
Nancy C. Orndorff
Joel Weaver
Joseph G. Cooper
Catherine Harmon Moses Heath
John O. Sockler
Marjorile Elliott
James
Padgett
Charley O Gross
Raymond Doty
W. B. Scholfield
Edward Henbest
N. P Daughbettee
City Council Meeting Faces Heat and Flat Action
In extreme heat the city council met with little pep. Treasurer Greenough reported a cash balance of 23 393 in all funds. Collector Claypool announced July electric current collections of 760 and water 1 485. Marshal Riley noted one arrest with a 3 fine. The W C T U pressed to close the Main Street roller skating rink, but the council, deeming it essential, took no action. Water and light plant employers received a 5 per month salary increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenough
Claypool
Marshal Riley
Main Street
Township Be Convention at Armstrong Church
The Wabash township convention gathers at Armstrong Church Sunday Aug 11 with Sunday school at 9 30 am led by J W Knox a Palestine map by L B Anderson and a talk How to Hold the Young Folks by Mrs Q O H Sweitzer. Committee appointments follow along with a 1 30 pm dinner devotional by John Taylor and recitation by Idell Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Church
Wabash Township
J W Knox
Palestine
L. B Anderson
L. Gifford
QO. H. Sweitzer
John Taylor
Idell Mathews
S S
Pavine Finkbiner
S. S
Parker Boys In France Report From Cleone Soldier
Roy N Linn of Cleone serves in France under date of July 12 reporting good health and hard drilling. The unit celebrated a fine Fourth of July and a company team won a baseball game. Some men advanced with Australians and captured prisoners. The note covers crops, water shortages, and a German major who surrendered saying the fight is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy N. Linn
Cleone
France
Charles Reed
Glendale Views and War Notes From July Dispatch
Glendale column recalls family losses in July including Abbie Patten and her daughter. notes on treetop and evergreen shedding, local aviation over Arcadia and coast patrols for German raiders. Mentions Senator Macumber versus Bell on German forces, Leslie Lucan's road plans near France, jitney ban in LA, minister J W Patten's Albany move, and CA freight-rate hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Calif
California
Illinois
Abbie Patten
Seattle
Hollywood
Lara Sanderson
Sierra Medina
LeGore
North Sixth Street
T. A. Sanderson
Los Angeles
San Diego
Berkeley
San Francisco
Macumber
Bell
Germany
Rhine
Berlin
Leslie Lucan
Long Beach
France
J. W
Albany
Cameron
Jimmie Garfield
America
Pacific Coast
Frisco
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Marshall Community Club
Court House
Committee On Public Information
Jackson Place
Kathryn Harris
Harrisburg
M. L. Browvh
Camp Greenleaf
Chattanooga
Tenn
Maj
J. B. Piggott
Florida Field
M. L. Brown
Peebles
Battalion 15
General Hospital 14
Forida Field
McLean ‘Auditorium
Corp. Brown
City
Hotel Patten
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
A. L. Ruffner
Myles
Prof. Cooper
Sanders
H. R. Snavely
J R. Burnett
Congregational Church Services
Parker Boys
Inved Co
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