Dolson and area react to war mobilization and community moves
Local notes recount families moving to farms near Dolson and Marshall for wartime service. Ralph Maggart, Dave Montgomery, and others plan sowing and travels. Exemption board drafting Ralph Davis and Everett Spires to Camp Taylor. Heath injured unhitched team accident. Mrs. Burtner dies of pneumonia leaving six children. Town gathers to bid farewell to soldiers going to Camp Taylor as residents anticipate the war's reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Maggart
Steve Applegate
Dave Montgomery
John
Russell Hutchings
Marshall
Soldier Boys
Ralph Davis
Everett Spires
Dolson
Camp Taylor
John W Hutchings
Martinsville
Nancy Leffler
John Heath
Heath
Alice Burtner
Elizabeth Holson
Walter Buttner
Oklahome Dast
Cha
Burns
Local Visitors and Moves Highlight Weekend Notes
James Weldon of Walnut Prairie visited friends here Saturday. E A Miller of Enfield visited his son W R Miller and wife last week. Eld and Mrs Daniel Clements visited Birds WI to see relatives. Everett Spraker from Louisiana visited his brother Oscar Spraker and wife last week. Mr Hicks bought the Wethered cottage in the south part of town and will move soon. Arthur Spensler of New Hebron and Miles Brown of Trimble were guests Sunday of Ira Beigel and family. D W Hull of Wasi Union rented the Fred Wackner home here and will move in soon. Join Thomas went to Lafayette Indiana this week to visit a nephew ill at Purdue. Mrs Elizabeth Mogigomers, long-time resident, went to Milwaukee Wis Thursday to be with her daughters. Mrs Sarah A Ferre celebrated her sixth birthday Thursday with friends. Hesman Mehler, longtime resident, has lived on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Weldon
Walnut Prairie
E. A. Miller
Enfield
W. R. Miller
Eld
Daniel Clements
Birds, WI
Everett Spraker
Louisiana
Oscar Spraker
Hicks
Arthur Spensler
New Hebron
Miles Brown
Trimble
Ira Beigel
Family
Thomas
Laisyette
Lnd
Purdue University
Mra
Elizabeth Mogigomers
Milwepkia
Wis
Sarah A. Ferre
Martinsville social notes and local updates
Miss Eliza Baker visited Martinsville on Saturday while Dewey Connelly stayed there after Thursday. Delia Bohn spent Sunday with the Stoneburner family. N Jo Poffentarger and John visited Jon Alrey. The Lindsey school shows progress. Mr Withoft is the teacher. Miss Louis Jeffers has been sacked. Rosa Bohn and Gotda Connelly visited Louisa Titchk kadgar Connelly returned to work after appendicitis. Roads thawing as spring nears. Revival at Wills Chapel led by Rev Noah Bunting. Rev Chester Hix to succeed on retirement. Farm boys plan prairie summer work. locals aim to aid the Sammies and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Baker
Martinsville
Dewey Connelly
Elza Stoneburner
Delia Bohn
Stoneburner
Jo Poffentarger
John
Jon Alrey
Lindsey School
Withotft
Louis Jeffers
Kadgar Connelly
Miss Spring
Wills Chapel
Noah Buntin
Chester Hix
Sammies
Community Notes From Martinsville and Surrounds
Elmer Stevens is sick and roads are soft. Casey Bayard Stevens of Auburn visits town. George Lambdin becomes a barber at Casey. James Thompson and Herbert Lindsey visit. Jesse Lathrop of Hatton pays a friendly call. Mrs. Leffler returns from St Louis after winter with relatives. Rev Jesse Stout is able to be out again. Oil drillers and pumpers in demand at Casey Halde. Harry Conrad returns from Louisville after completing his course. John Hutchinge of Dolson visits city to help his mother arrange personal effects. Wilson leaves for Philadelphia shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Stevens
George Lambdin
Casey Bayard Stevens
Auburn
James Thompson
Herbert Lindsey
Jesse Lathrop
Hatton
Leffler
St. Louis
Jesse Stout
Harry Conrad
Louisville
John Hutchinge
Dolson
Thureday
Wilson
Philadelphia
Two Sons Serve Uncle Sam and Other Local News
Comrade Vanardale of Orange loses a hand after a corn husker accident. Charles Baird returns to Clark county near Allright. Revival at Church of God Bethel grows with 73 conversions. Samuel Wood dies of heart disease. funeral in Casey. Chicago hotel lore traces early taverns and meals with historic prices and Dickensian notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Charles Baird
Clark County
Allright
Martinsville
Vanardale
Orange
Arthur Swope
Church of God Bethel
Barber
Samuel Wood
Hall
Kettling
Wood
The
Christian Church
Local visitors and notes on seed corn supply
Frank Burnsides of Ohio visited his parents in Westfield last week while Henry Myers and family from Kansas joined Mr and Mrs W M Noakes. Prof N Smith of Tennessee reports arrival in France. L A Rider and son Don with W T Stevens traveled to Chicago for an Illinois Retail Hardware Dealers' Assn meeting. Community sources say seed corn supply is ample locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burnsides
Ohio
Alex Burnsides
Henry Myers
Kansas State
W M Noakes
M L Briscoe
Prof
N. Smith
Tennessee
France
L. A Rider
Don
W T. Stevens
Chicago
Illinois Retail Hardware Dealers’ Assn
Brighten the corner with a seed catalogue
A brief note invites readers to brighten their space by using a seed catalogue. It suggests selecting seeds to plant, grow, and enjoy, emphasizing practical gardening ideas and seasonal friendly tips. It encourages exploration of varieties and garden planning.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshall State Bank
the Bank of the People
Ap News
Oral
Hutsonville
Adam Gardner
Mignon Sims
Leela Hagar
Miss Sims
Martha Washington
West York
D. W. Hull
Wasi Union
Fred Wackner
Lindsey
Rosa Bohn
Gotda Connelly
Louisa
Titchk
Casey
Banner-Tithes
Illinois
M O Carroll
Tom Wright
Electrado
Kans
Denver
Leroy Dollar
D . Miller
York
Aviation Corps
Columbus
Frank Willingham
Goldie English
J W . English
J. W Richards
John Pentecost
Point Tavern
Mark Beaubien
Beaubien
Market and Lake
Green Tree Tavern
Milwaukee Avenas
Connecticut
Putnam's
Watkers
Charles Dickens
America
Mississippi River
Planters’ House
Westfield
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Booth & Flandy Ome
Parsons’ Grocery
Wabash
Aewes
the Herald
Doll’s Grocery
van Camp
Florida
North Side Square
Marshall, Illinois
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