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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
2
The Tuscania sinking marks a turning point as submarine warfare escalates. Affected by the attack, American morale surges with renewed recruitment and determination for both defensive and offensive action, despite expected losses.
The Provost Marshal General announces pay rules for local registration boards. Each board member earns up to 60 cents per registrant classified, with 30 cents per classification and proportional payments among members. No single member may exceed 16 cents of the 30 cent allowance, and no two members may share more than 25 cents per classification.
A German commentary on the sinking of the Tuscania argues that fear of frightfulness dominates German thinking and that the illusion of a terrified United States yielding to peace terms is misplaced. It critiques the notion of German moral outrage and notes sustained observations on war psychology.
An American officer who left the Tuscania after a German torpedo strike recounts a calm evacuation scene. He describes a powerful convoy, rapid orders to deck with life belts, and destroyers rescuing troops with orderly efficiency. The torpedo missed as another destroyer moved in.
The report notes destroyers head the convoy defense with no sign of an attack on the force. It suggests the U boat likely entered the liner's path by chance, noting convoys can include up to 40 ships.
Mrs Roy MecSchooler died Wednesday of consumption aged 22. Jackson L Pierce, longtime Cumberland resident, died Thursday night of Brights disease aged 70. Mrs Clem Smitley went to Brownstown Friday for her brother-in-law Jesse Smitley’s death. A bright flash and loud report Sunday night led to reports of an explosion but investigators found only a meteor. Twenty five workers left for Florence Alabama to work on an aviation field and ammunition plant. Romance wanes as moral observations note that boys cannot join the army as drummer boys. A selfish man seldom realizes his selfishness.
Homer Lowther guardian seeks court order to sell one seventh undivided interest in 40 acres described as SE quarter of Section 19 12N 11W Clark County Illinois for minor's support and education with proceeds reinvested. Typewritten date February 4 1918 in Marshall Illinois. Scholfield and Scholfield attorneys. The same notice lists final settlement for Edwin Harlan estate and administrator notices for Jennie Goodrich and Caroline Carpenter estates with dates March and April 1918 in Clark County Illinois.
At the Marshall April Term on the first Monday in April all persons with claims against the estate are notified to attend for adjustment. All indebted persons are urged to pay promptly. Dated January 28, 1918. H. C. Carpenter, Admr. Everett Connelly, Atty. 54
Fenton R. Mathews files as administrator for the estate of James Allen Mathews late of Clark County. He will attend the Marshall courthouse at April term for settlement and all debts are due now. Everett Connelly, Attorney. February 1, 1917.
Multiple chancery notices in Clark County Illinois court proceedings require nonresident defendants to appear March eleventh next term Marshall to plead answer or demur to bills. Names include George Miller Lumia Skeen John W Potroff Lavina Potroff Jacob L Cox Jesse Talkington Jane Talkington William Welsh Hannah Welsh and others.
State of Tilmore Clark County counts a petition in the Clark County Court March Term 1918 by R Black administrator of William Dettrick deceased against Peter Dettrick Rosa Surchas Barbara Wright Lydia Forbeck Annie Shatner William Spittler Henry Spittler Dodtroy Spittler David Spittler Abe Adams Fiossie Hamogten and unknown heirs to sell estate to pay debts and affirms non residence of Peter Dettrick and unknown heirs at law of William Dettrick the defendants. notice is given to all heirs and parties at law to appear and defend as required.
Clark County court docket notes a petition to sell one half lot in Wm Archer First Addition Marshall to pay debts of William Deitrick deceased. Summons issued returnable March term 1918 with court to hear on March 4 1918. Peter Deitrick and unknown heirs urged to appear and respond. Marshall Illinois January 19 1918. D Morton Clerk Everett Connelly Solicitor.
Conservator Ren T. Baird announces appointment for the estate of E. H. Baird, late of Clark County Illinois. He will appear before the Clark County Court at the courthouse to settle claims against the estate. All claimants are notified to attend.
The undersigned administratrix of the estate of Jamea Brown, deceased, of Clark County, gives notice that at the March term the first Monday in March next at the Marshall courthouse she will attend to settle the estate. Creditors must present claims and all indebtedness must be paid promptly to Dera B Brown, Administrator. T Hollenbeck Attorney.
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