West York notes health, reunions, and travel glimpses
Mrs Josiah Henderson improves after illness while rain is needed. Melrose guest Mrs Louise Wells visits Margaret Rook in West York. Craysville couple visit, and Henry Ingersoll visits from Graysville. Reunions at York and Nidey Reynolds homes draw relatives from Fairfield and Carlisle. Beabout and Newlin families host gatherings. Er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Henderson
Louise Wells
Melrose
Margaret Rook
John Ridgeway
Craysville
Ind
Vern Wilson
Christman
Cyrus Henderson
P G. Bradbury
Robinson
York
Henry Ingersoll
Graysville
Martin Newlin
West Union
John Nidey
Albert Reynolds
Fairfield
Albert Wright
Near West Union
Newlin
W. H. Piety
Wright
Ernest Welsh
Gertrude
North Terre Haute
Harry White
Carlisle
Social visitors and social events in Hall area
Mrs Emma Finkbiner spent Sunday in Terre Haute. Earl Hutson of Sassafras stays with his sister Mrs Fred Lowe. Mrs Emma Baggs and Mrs Margaret Baggs visited Mrs Elsie Hamilton last week. Fred Morgan and family of Marshall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wilford Pine. Mr and Mrs Wm Schafer and children spent Thursday with Chas Rasner. An ice cream social will be given at Bethel church on Aug 8 with rain date the following evening. Mrs Charlie Goeckler and children and others spent Sunday with Perry Low's family. Hall and Oak Grove residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Finkbiner
Terre Haute
Earl Hutson
Sassafras
Fred Lowe
Emma Baggs
Margaret Baggs
Elsie Hamilton
Fred Morgan
Marshall
Wilford Pine
Wm Schafer
Chas. Rasner
Bethel Church
Charlie Goeckler
Babcock
Hir
Wm. Schafer
Mingle Rasner
Grandfathar Rasner
Hall
Leroy Chaaria
Oak Grove
Perry Low
Cleophas Hornbrook Receives New Arm After Injury
East Morgan reports Cleophas Hornbrook sustained a broken wrist with both bones fractured last week. Doctors say a new arm was fitted to stabilize the injury and aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonth Dolson Cleophas Hornbrook
East Morgan
Martinsville News Roundup of Drought Talk and Local Happenings
Martinsville reports include Dan Cooper of Orange and Albert Cooper visiting, coal dealers supplying next winter, a serious threshing accident, and hospitality for Rev Barber. Drought chatter suggests conditions may ease, while heat peaks at 108 to 110 degrees. Local travel notes cover visits to Marshall for McCormick, plus rail news on Sidell and Olney under federal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Dan Cooper
Orange
Albert Cooper
Lily Bair
St. Louis
Ham Cooper
Chas. Chapman
Mary Green
Greenup
Harve Neer
Lincoln
Earl Buckle
Cambridge Springs
Penn
Mary
Banner Cook
Judson
Iowa
Jacob Kannamacher
Anderson Township
Barber
Our City
Rodney Pifer
Terre Haute
Dorinda Ryan
Illinois
Marshall
Congressman McCormick
York
Old Settlers
Isaac Ishler
J. P. Byram
James Tucker
Jerry Ishler
James Porter
Jacob ‘Fraker
John Hatsawsy
Stadison, Minn
German War Report Repeats Destruction as “Success”
An Associated Press summary of a Berliner Tageblatt letter by war correspondent Hegeler argues seven days of battle were a failure strategically, yet claims destruction of French towns and farms as a supposed “success.” The piece condemns German tactics of universal ruin to cripple industry and likens it to London schoolhouse bombings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berliner Tageblatt
Herr Hegeler
France
Crown Prince
Somme
London
Native of Martinsville Visits Grandmother and Relatives
A young man in the signal corps of the US Army visits his grandmother Mrs Mary Lindsey and other relatives. He is a native of Martinsville. His mother was the daughter of Sir and Mrs Jackson Lindsey. His father lives in Madison Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lindsey
Signal Corps
US. A
Martinsville
Jackson
Lindsey
Madison, Minn
Deaths and visits in Casey and surrounding towns
Ralph Graham of Hazel Dell died Sunday night of tuberculosis. Mrs. Levi Mark, a pioneer resident of Casey, died Sunday evening at about 76. Mrs. O. B. Williams plans a Friday trip to Laramie to visit her daughter. Mart Carruthers and wife arrived from Ranger, Texas to visit Casey and Greenup relatives. Mrs. Roy Harris and children from Muskogee Oklahoma came to visit her parents. Mrs. Eugene Partridge of Peoria was called to Casey for her brother Ralph Graham's illness. his death followed. D. R. Rosebrough receives pension increase to 40 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Banner Times
Ralph Graham
Hazel Dell
O. B. Williams
Laramie
Wyoming
Mart Carruthers
Ranger
Texas
Greenup
Roy Harris
Muskogee
Okla
R. A. Young
Eugene Partridge
Peoria
D. R. Rosebrough
Levi Mark
Prayer-Fueled Ride Delivers Unexpected Blessing
A six year old daughter of a attorney who was taught to pray asks to ride in springtime. Her mother notes the girl prayed for an auto ride and a neighbor arrives with a car. The child asks if the mother can come too, but the driver says room only for one. The mother remains puzzled by the outcome.
Marines Uniforms Puzzleed by Curious Children
A marine recruiting sergeant walking with civilians meets a group of children who mistake him for a French officer. One boy identifies the globe eagle and anchor emblem as Marine, and declares the sergeant a sharpshooter, proving color changes in uniforms confuse the public but the emblem remains recognizable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Service
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Marine
Alnteha
Messenger Wears File in Washington War Era
A capital correspondent notes unusual visitors during wartime including a distinctive land office messenger. The man, an old Southern gentleman, wears a vintage black silk hat and a silver badge while greeting entrants at the Land Office, now housing Provost Marshal General Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Uncle Sam
Washington
Capital
Land Office
General Crowder
Old Southern School
If men were compelled to practice what they preach
A concise aphorism suggesting that many public speakers would abandon preaching if forced to live by their own preached standards.
The wise man sows wild oats by electric light
A proverb style line contrasts prudent daytime action with reckless midnight chasing of pleasures, implying folly in acting imprudently when opportunity is bright. The source presents a witty twist on traditional wisdom about foresight and self control.
Our Venture In Russia Promotes Allied Aims
The article quotes J. I. O'Neal and outlines American, British, and French support for a limited military aid plan in Russia. It stresses neutrality satisfaction for neutrals, insists on no political or commercial gain, and asserts Bolshevik resistance hinges on German backing or Russian opinion. It highlights Orthodox church as a potential ally and notes mercenary soldiers’ role in supporting Trotzky and Lenine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Tokio
Siberia
Great Britain
France
Commission
Red Cross
Orthodox
Trotzky
Lenine
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Liberty Bond
The
Marshall State Bank
P. S
NEG
West York
Miss Cecil Babcock
Bethel
Chas. Wieland
Fred Davison
Grand Turn
Elmer Goekler
John Goekler
Mozart
Ernest Newman
Michigan
Camp Taylor
Roy Fox
Beulah Beabout
Ruth Beabout
Clarksville
Corwin
Tiry
Westfield
New United Brethren Church
1Lth
H. H. Fout
Indianapolis
Sidell & Olney Road
Sidell & Olney
L. E. Heath
O. E. Heckard
Drumright
M.L. Huey
J. W. Church
Cameron
Wis
V. W. Church
John Jones
Inez Janet
E. Hapner
Dayton
Eng
D. D
North Side Square
Minois
Douglas
Choice
Misses & Children’s
M. Grabenheimer
Roush’s
Gallatin Automobile
West Main Street
Homer Roush
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