Suffrage Debate Splits Congress and Public Opinion
A 1918 defense of female suffrage outlines passage in the House on January 10 by a narrow margin and anticipates Senate approval. The author criticizes suffragists’ tactics, questions women’s support, and argues the amendment could weaken the home and civil order while noting potential broader rights attached to voting.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
House
Illinois
White House
Washington
United States
Poorman in France Message Says Husband Safe
Mrs. Arthur Poorman received a cablegram from her husband Lieut. Poorman announcing his safe arrival somewhere in France last Saturday the 19th.
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Arthur Poorman
Lieut. Poorman
France
Newlyweds Not Exempt from Draft, Crowder Announces
Provost Marshal General Crowder stated on Monday that married men since May 18, 1917 are not exempt from the selective draft and directed government agents to appeal to district boards in cases where local boards granted exemptions.
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Crowder
Mrs. W. J. Goodrich Dies at 74 in City Area
Jennie Goodrich, wife of Capt. W. J. Goodrich, died last Wednesday at her northwest of the city home after a long illness at age 74 years nine months and seven days. She wed Mr. Goodrich on Oct. 28, 1882. Funeral services were held Friday at her home led by Rev. Bert Eckel, with burial in Marshall cemetery.
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Jennie Goodrich
W. J. Goodrich
Mr. Goodrich
Bert Eckel
Marshall Cemetery
Farmers Mutual Telephone Co Raises Rates and Picks Officers
At the annual stockholders meeting Edward Fishback was elected president and Edw Emerson re elected secretary. Ernest Junker elected director replacing the late James Davison. Residence rates rise from 35 to 50 cents monthly and business rates from 50 to 75 cents.
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Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Co
Edward Fishback
Edw
Emerson
Ernest Junker
James Davison
Local businesses observe fuel shutdown order in city and county
Garfield's five day closing order was followed to the letter. Only Artisan Millwork Co and others were required to close while food products makers and fuel lines exempted.
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Garfield
Artisan Millwork Co
Obico Ol Co
Illincois Pipe Line Co
W C T U Meets With Prayer for National Prohibition
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will gather at the Christian church tomorrow at 2 30 p m The program includes Song America Scripture Crusade Psalm 146 Prayer readings by Rev J I O Nea l Mr Crabb Patriotism Prohibition Suffrage readings by Rev C R Offerlamm Rev C W Ham and Rev Mr Crabb Reading of national constitutional prohibition plans Long Onward Christian Soldiers Offering for the Lillian Stevens fund and benediction
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church
Song
America
Cece Cn
J.’ I. O'Neal
Ccccee
Crabb
C. R. Offerlamm
C. W. Ham
Long
Lillian Stevens
Soldier writes home from France describes camp life
Hale McKinney of West Union, now in a heavy artillery battery, letters from somewhere in France dated December 26. He notes four months in France living in huts about 30 miles from a city, constant drill and construction work, meals including turkey on holidays, straw beds and wool blankets, a busy but enjoyable camp with many singers and musicians, and many fellow soldiers from Indiana and nearby states.
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Hale McKinney
West Union
the Herald
France
Great Pond
Hutsa
O. D
Busch
Ipers
Indiana
Clark
Registration of Aliens in Wartime United States
Dates February 4 6 6 7 8 9 fixed for registering German alien enemies in the United States. All required to report to their local post offices for registration via the postmaster. Male subjects of Germany who have begun naturalization or declared intent are alien enemies and must register. Naturalization of alien enemies cannot occur during war. A male child born in a hostile country to a German father may or may not be an alien enemy depending on the father’s naturalization status. Officers are urged to treat registrants politely and without prejudice.
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United States
Germany
Christian Church Revival Schedule Promises Ongoing Meetings
The revival has drawn 36 additions by Monday night amid bad weather. A week long program lists sermons and events each night including Baptism and fraternal meetings with topics such as Looking Backward Jesus Forgiving Sin and The Eleventh Commandment. Minister J I O'Neal invites all to attend.
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Bill Jones
Hell
J. I. O’neal
New Factory Heads Elected At Artisan Millwork Co
Holders of Artisan Millwork Co Carl Taubeneck C V Crum and C M Bubeck were elected directors Mr Bubeck was reelected president J M Hooper vice president C E Williams treasurer and C V Crum secretary.
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the Artisan Millwork Co
Carl Taubeneck
C. V Crum
C M. Bubeck
Mr. Bubeck
J. M. Hooper
C E. Williams
Farmers Institute Meeting Set at West Union
The Farmers Institute, postponed by weather, will be held at West Union Friday after noon at 1 o'clock. Important farming matters will be discussed and all farmers are urged to attend.
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Farmers’ Institute
West Union
County imposes nine week fuel and business closures
The county fuel administrator issues a nine week order closing gas and rock mills, with exemptions for food and fuel producers. All businesses must close Sundays and Mondays, with limited opening for certain services including restaurants and hospitals until noon Mondays, banks open all day Mondays, and funeral services allowed.
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Garfield
Farmers Institute Schedules Thwarted by Severe Weather
Severe weather disrupted last week's Farmers Institute with no meetings in West Union and only an afternoon session in Marshall. Only Mrs. J Shamel arrived to speak on domestic science while Mr Carmichael spoke on hog raising and county advisor questions. Meetings at Martinsville and Casey were successful with officers elected for next year: Claud Taggart president J H Maurer vice president W B Linn secretary and treasurer Mrs E N McNary domestic science head Miss Mabel Fasig secretary.
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Farmers’ Institute
West Union
Marshall
J. Shamel
Domestic Science Department
Carmichael
Champaign
Martinsville
Casey
Claud Taggart
J HI. Maurer
W .B Linn
E N. McNary
Mabel Fasig
New Circuit Court Divorce Case Andis Versus Andis
New case filed in circuit court details a divorce action between D. E. Andis and Elizabeth Andis. A county court listing includes a case for The People versus John Marvin charging selling concentrated feed without license.
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John Marvin
Farmers Want Exemption Pleas in Draft Audit
Of 1634 drafted men in this county 249 have filed pleas for exemption on agricultural and occupational grounds seeking relief from military service.
Adam Gard Injured in Treasury Department Fall
A telegram from Judge Booth in Washington DC reports Adam Gard probably fatally injured after slipping on marble steps in the Treasury Department building Saturday. Later messages indicate some hope for recovery despite the initial fatal injury assessment.
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Judge Booth
Washington, D. C
Adam Gard
Treasury Department
Marriage Licenses List from Local Counties
James Coons and Julia A. Davis of Wabaship. Herbert D. McCrory Casey and Netie May Gallatin of Martinsville. Artie A. Davis and Martha H. A. N. Whitney of Casey. Ransom Frederick and Nellie Hazen, both of Martinsville.
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James Coons
Julia A. Davis
Wabaship
Herbert D. McCrory
Casey
Netie May Gallatin
Martinsville
Artie A. Davis
Martha H. A. N. Whitney
Casey Ransom Frederick
Nellie Hazen
Patriotic Boy from Wabash Buys War Savings Stamps
Leon Garner a sixteen year old farm boy from Wabash township bought one hundred dollars in war savings stamps using money earned from selling part of his grain crop. He previously cultivated grain on his father’s farm and is praised for his wartime contribution.
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Leon Garner
Wabash Township
Gard and Whitney Bride in St Paul Church Ceremony
H. V. Gard former county school superintendent and Mrs. W. A. Whitney of Superior Wis were married in the People's Church St. Paul on January 16. Gard serves as Superior's corporation counsel and Mrs. Gard is the widow of William A. Whitney former president of the United States National Bank of Superior.
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H. V. Gard
W. A. Whitney
Superior
Wis
the People's Church
St. Paul
Gard
William A. Whitney
United States National Bank
That City
Real Estate Transfers From Several Parties Listed
Real estate transfers show J M Ryan to Robi M Taylor for 8 percent in parcel ne ne & pt 8% ne 33-1211 at 2500 dollars. John A Welsh to Walter Welsh for 8,000. Laura Wilson to C L Bennett for 2400 on nw nw 28-10-14. Carter Lee to Cecil Lee for 2000 on nw ne 34-12-11. Robert J Barrett to Leroy C Morgan for 200 at e% nw se 24-11-13. E Connelly Master to Joseph Williams for 1576 on nw nw 149-14. Same to John Weir for 2150 at e4% sw & sw nw 17-10-12. Same to Doll Young et al for 7321 on naw nw & ne nw 29-11-14.
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J M Ryan
Robi M Taylor
Ne & Pt
John A Welsh
Walter Welsh
Laura Wilson
C L Bennett
Carter Lee
Cecil Lee
Robert J Barrett
Leroy C Morgan
E. Connelly
Joseph Williams
Marshall Community Club Annual Meeting Calls January 25
The Marshall Community Club schedules its annual meeting for election of officers and directors at 7 30 p m next Friday January 25 in the court room. Members urged to attend as government requests for assistance are being declined due to Red Cross and Y M C A efforts. Citizens urged to read the government's German War Practices publication and obtain a free copy from the Committee on Public Praformation. A report on restoring the two Big Four passenger trains is awaited but not yet possible.
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Red Cross
Jackson Place
Washington
The
Marshall Community Club
Soldiers Are Grateful for Christmas Kite Donations
The West Union Red Crees people sent a number of Christmas kites to a distant coldierie, receiving letters of acknowledgment and warm thanks from Fred Stream, MacOy Baker, Jota Pesgesen, and Fee tom GQpuagie of York for their generosity.
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West Union
Coldiere Im Frazee
Fred Stream
MacOy Baker
Jota Pesgesen
Feetom
York
Cur’ & Bey
Sacrifice to Duty: Foreman James M Mathews Killed by Train
James Allen Mathews section foreman on the Vandalia line was instantly killed near Marshall when a fast eastbound train struck him as he and his crew attempted to move a hand car off the track. Milton Thornsburg was injured. Mathews leaves a wife Rose Ann German and two sons, with seven brothers and three sisters surviving. Funeral service to be held at the Marshall Methodist church at 4:30 performed by Rev. C. W. Ham.
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James Allen Mathews
Marshall Station
Sullivan Crossing
Mr. Mathews
Bubeck & Gallagher
James
Milton Thornsburg
Mr Mathews
WiLliam
Lucy (Noyes) Mathews
Spiketown
Rose Ann German
Hurley
Fenton
Anson
Bert
Delbert
Marshall
Ezra
Danville
Bruce
Beardstown
Alfred
Harry
Ridgefarm
Hattie Phillips
Clarkaville
Ida Morgan
Dudley
George Gibson
Mathews
Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias
The
Red Men
Court of Honor
C. W Hamand
High School Notes and Community Meeting Notices
Total enrollment stands at 232 with ten new term sub-freshmen. Several students have taken on commercial work and 65 typewriting and 31 shorthand students are enrolled. Boys cancel out of town basketball games to form a local league due to small gym size. Mr Colvin spoke on teaching as a profession and a county farm advisor. Mrs Harold Doner joins the faculty. Marshall Community Club votes Jan 25 at 7 30 pm to elect officers and directors. Campaign appeal urged for gate equipment.
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Minnie Keifer
Faye Randall
Letha Scott
Alice Tyler
Margaret Shaw
Clarine Eitel
Ina Whiteside
Russell Kuhn
Mary Brahany
Colvin
Charleston
Clark County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Harold Doner
Chattanooga, Tenn
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Mr. Bell
Washbington
Potomac
Virginia
Jack” Poorman
Ww. C. T. U. Meeting
Santa Claus
the Farmers’ Institute
D. E. Andis
Elizabeth Andis
Gard-Whitney
Allen Mathews
Hwisr Snavely, Pres
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