Martinsville Chronicle Notes After Christmas Week
Martinsville reports four deaths in 24 hours amid influenza cases and Christmas traffic at the post office. Roy Hainley, 26, dies of pneumonia post influenza. Taylor Ryan, born 1849, dies of apoplexy. both are mourned by families and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Lenington
Mt. Vernon
Adell Pearsal
Annapolis
Frank Ayers
Mt Vernon
Taylor Ryan
Bethel School
Taylor Rhyne
Church of God Bethel
Roy Hainley
John Hainley
Terre Haute
Martinsville
Candis Ann Carper
Harry Lawton
Ryan
Mary L. Reed
Harry
Lfe
DOLSON Notes and Local Social Highlights
Mrs Zenas Murphy is very low with pneumonia. Several locals traded in Marshall last Tuesday. Several people have been butcher ing during the past week. Shredding delayed due to recent rains. Dad Meeker dined with Charles Veach's family Sunday. Mrs E Meloy visited sister Mrs Tom Bennett of Auburn last Thursday. Allen Claypool and wife of Marshall stayed Thursday at Christian Hutchings'. Letitia Waller and children of Marshall visit mother Mrs Diana Murp. Joe Claypool and wife, lately north workers, spent Saturday night at his father's, Marlin Claypool's.
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Zenas Murphy
Marshall
Meeker
Charles Veach
E. Meloy
Tom Bennett
Auburn
Allen Claypool
Christian Hutchings
Letitia Waller
Diana Murp
Joe Claypool
Marlin’ Claypool
West York Christmas Notesand Local Happenings
West York reports a merry Christmas with visits by Percy Smith and Ralph Lindley from the State University. Lyman Ormiston moves to Spivey cottage and Malcolm Knight buys the John Reynolds residence. A well patronized ladies bazar, busy stores, and Moore's display. Vera Newlin visits Fort Gibson with uncle Ben Crow. Red Cross drive adds 17 new members. Junior Red Cross formed with 100 percent enrollment. School closes for a Christmas break with a candy treat for pupils and gifts to teachers. Mr and Mrs Martin Newlin host a dinner for teacher Harry Prevo and Vera Newlin, followed by a social evening. Mrs Harlan Kilborn learns Lieut Kilborn died in France on Oct 10, later corrected to a separate Harold E. Kilborn death.
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Percy Smith
Terre Haute
Ralph Lindley
The
State University
Lyman Ormiston
Spivey
Malcolm Knight
John Reynolds
Moore's
James Lindley
Alpheus Lindley
West Union
Vera Newlin
Ben Crow
Fort Gibson
Ira Newlin
Red Cross
West York
Martin Newlin
Harry Prevo
Casey War Casualties and Local Deaths Reported
News from Casey notes multiple deaths and injuries with wartime context. Individuals mentioned include David Manson of Tulsa father of a deceased daughter, Mrs. R. L. Biggs of Poala, Kan., W. G. Roan aged about 34, Simon Kemper aged 75, Oscar Perkins death in France, and Bryan Giffin and Golden Ashwell wounded. D. K. Bowen moved to Manville, Wyoming.
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David Manson
Tulsa
Okla
Earl Charlton
Dennis Carr
Humboldt
Kan
R. L. Biggs
Poala
Casey
W. G. Roan
Arsom Lee
Oberon
N. Dak
Cora Lamb
D. S. Lee
Robert Bryan Ralston
Simon Kemper
D. K. Bowen
Manville
Wyo
Ohio Oil Co
Casey and
Co. A
Clarence Wiely
Golden Oakley
Toledo
Golden Ashwell
Bryan Giffin
Mattie Giffin
Henry Perkins
Oscar
France
Irene Kil
Obituary and World War I Service Notes Hit Local Column
Miss Rachel Newlin of Parker township dies at 80 years. Private Ross Tichenor, Decatur and Westfield native, wounded at Argonne September 29 after going over the top, forehead wound requiring sixteen stitches and further injuries from shrapnel. Leonard Parcel travels to Minneapolis due to Prof John S Parcel illness. A freight train operates on the S and O line, and Westfield Ashmore road traffic is up since the railroad's closure with trucks and jitneys active.
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Rachel Newlin
Parker Township
Ross Tichenor
Decatur
Westfield
47Th Inf
Argonne
Wwen
Leonard Parcel
Minneapolis
John S. Parcel
Influenza Epidemic Shortens Church Services and Local News
The report notes influenza forcing no Christmas Eve services while the Wabash river floods low ground. Ray Ormiston and Grandpa Roberts have been ill but show improvement. Neal Daugherty returns from training camp and marries Lola Dennon of Indiana on Saturday.
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Wabash
Ormiston
Grandpa Roberts
Neal Daugherty
Lola Dennon
Indiana
Repartee With Sting at the Barber Shop
A frequent visitor, a young soldier, explains he shaves himself on weekdays and lets the barber shave him on Saturdays. He jokes of two girlfriends and union prices, revealing a witty, bittersweet exchange in a small town barber shop. The Indianapolis News notes the quip without graphic detail.
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Sam
Mary
Ruth
Son of Battle
Indianapoli News
American Soldier Joins Frontline Run Toward Germany
An American in France in uniform travels toward the front seeking to join the troops. He explains he trained at a horseshoes school and stayed on leave to fight with the unit before reporting for his next assignment. He worries about missing time and aims to join the Helnie action before his six days of permission end.
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France
Germany
Strong Treaty Debate Echoes From Page One
H C Bell argues for a strong Paris treaty with U S ratification by Britain France Italy Serbia Roumania Greece Japan and others despite U S Senate opposition. He predicts world support and compares Woodrow Wilson’s legacy to Lincoln and Washington amid ongoing political battles.
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McKinley
Willia J. Bryan
Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
United Staes
Serbia
Roumania
Greece
Japan
China
Senate of
United States
U. S
Samuels
Woodrow
Lincoln
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Atlas
H.C Bell
Negro Soldier Fun In France Stories From The War
Tales from colored troops in the army in France describe their humor and quick wit. A captain tests a company with a field charge and a soldier replies they would spread the news over France. Another trooper jokes about a sea voyage and being seasick, in a light anecdotal vignette.
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France
Kaiser's chills begin in feet signaling severe illness
Reports describe the Kaiser suffering a swift onset of chills that began in the feet, spreading to the rest of the body. Observers note the symptom pattern while medical authorities assess the seriousness of his condition.
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Kaiser
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