Interesting Letters From Clark County Lads On The Front
Lloyd Bartlett in France describes German prisoners treated better by Allies than in their army. He praises England and France, notes looser guards for prisoners, describes rations and billets, mentions Paris near miss, and stresses sacrifice to win the war for the United States.
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Clark County
Lloyd Bartlett
Marshall
France
Jayne B. Kerr
England
Southampton
Winchester
Liverpool
Tommy
Havre
Fritz
America
Handing Presents to Heinle From France Letter
Virgil Wallace of the 5th Artillery writes from France to his mother in West Union describing dry weather and shellfire. He says soldiers are proud to hit enemy trenches from eight miles away and recalls a gas attack he endured with gas clothes and mask in place.
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Virgil Wallace
5Th Artillery
France
West Union
Gan Hear Guns, At Least. Sergeant O'Neal in France
Sergeant W. R. O'Neal writes from France dated June 24 to his parents Rev J. J. O'Neal and Mrs. O'Neal. He describes a quick crossing of eight days, landing safely, no submarines sighted, little sea sickness, and being moved to a resting camp for work rather than training. He mentions transfer to another place and a unit of thirty men now in Investone? and notes being some distance from the front yet close enough to hear artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. O'Neal
France
J. J. O'Neal
O. K
Casey Doctor Sells Practice to Join Red Cross in France
Dr. I. W. Lee of Casey has sold his medical practice and will go to France to enter the Red Cross service. He plans to aid in the war effort as part of the medical relief.
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I. W. Lee
Casey
France
Red Cross Service
Former Marshall Men Commissioned in Army Orders
Charles E. B. McNichol and Arthur L. Husted, former Clark County men now in Washington D C, were commissioned recently. McNichol becomes second lieutenant in the ordnance bureau and Husted is named first lieutenant in the National Army.
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Charles EB. McNichol
Arthur L. Husted
Clark County
Washington, D. C
Ordnance Bureau
National Army
Death of Mrs Wilson in Spencer Indiana
Mrs Maud Wilson aged 82 died Saturday at her Spencer home from typhoid fever. A Marshall High School 1904 graduate she left a husband Arthur Wilson and an infant daughter. The body came here for funeral services at Carl Wilson’s home conducted by Rev C W Hamand yesterday.
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Maud Wilson
David Wilson
Arthur’ Wilson
Spencer
Ind
Marshall High School
Carl Wilson
C. W. Hamand
Hippard Making Fine Record At Hockaday Store
The Blackwell Oklahoma World praises Max Roberts and Frank Hippard for boosting the Hockaday hardware store in Kay County. Hippard heads automobile accessories, contributing to a large stock and notable business growth in Blackwell's 10,000 population.
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Blackwell
Okla
Max Roberts
Frank Hippard
Kay County
Death of Mrs Moss Near Marshall Dated Dallas Burial Held
Mrs Ellen Saddler Moss died July 9 in Dallas while returning from Canada to her home east of Marshall. Born March 2, 1846 in Pennsylvania, she widow of nine years and leaves six children Sherman Moss Anna Liggett Dora Clements Jennie Clark Camden Moss and Lloyd Moss. Funeral services were held at her home and burial took place in Livingston cemetery conducted by Rev W H Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Saddler) Moss
Marshall
Dallas
Canada
Lloyd
Pennsylvania
Sherman Moss
Anna Liggett
Wesson
Dora Clements
Jennie Clark
Crichton
Ala
Camden Moss
West Terre Haute
Old Resident J W Fuller Dies at Home
J W Fuller died Sunday at his east Maple street home from infirmities of advanced age. Born May 2 1848 in Clark county he lived here most of his life except for years in Missouri and Texas. He married Martha Handley on March 12 1876 and had three children Bruce Fuller Mrs David Sweitzer and Mrs Charles Bradford. He is survived by brother George Fuller of Missouri two sisters Mrs Fred Eitle and Mrs Balsaar Wesnitzer nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev J I O Neal with burial in the city cemetery.
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J. W. Fuller
East Maple Street
Clark County
Missouri
Texas
Martha Handley
David Sweitzer
Bruce Fuller
Charles Bradford
George Fuller
Fred Eitle
Balsaar Wesnitzer
J. I. O'Neal
Circuit Court notes from July term end
The July term closed with Arthur Williams given an indeterminate penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty to burglary and larceny. Several cases followed including Hedrick vs Daugherty divorce and foreclosure actions, plus multiple dismissals. A wartime air battle report notes a German plane brought down and expressions of soldiers eager to finish the war.
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Arthur Williams
Lark County
Millard Hedrick
Dout
Ora Daugherty
Reese "Daugherty
Lillian Brandenburg
Harry Brandenburg
Martin Wernz
Ww. O
Germany
Dome
County Agent Employed by Clark County Farmers Bureau
The Clark County Farmers Bureau directors hired E. H. Walworth of Urbana as county agent. He will start Sept 1, base in Martinsville if an office is provided, and assist farmers in business, soil, crops, and livestock development. Salary supported by bureau members and federal funds. dues payable to J H Maurer or J H Dickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Farmers’ Bureau
E. H. Walworth
Urbana
Walworth
Martinsville
Bureau
J H Maurer
Secy
Marshall
J H. Dickerson
Treas
West Union
New Draft Regulations Reshuffle Local Draft Classes
The local exemption board issues new rules: married men with no children or prospects go to Class One if married since May 18 1917. those with children go to Class Two. Applies to new registrants and those married before Jan 15 1918. Married since Jan 15 go to Class One regardless of family. Calls for 20 black smiths 75 graders 28 assistant millwrights from Illinois for Classes Two Three Four. volunteers accepted to July 23. Two men to Lewis Polytechnic Chicago Aug 15 for electrical and automotive work. Clark county men transferred to Class One include R L Dixon Floyd Anderson Michael J Ryan Morton E Flenner Russell C Flenner Louis E Casselman Luther Vanhorn Fred W Fawley Herbert D McCrory Virgil C Millis Forrest E Nichols Everett Carper Darrell B Green Edward F Ryan Samuel R Crouch Franklin B Stinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Lewis Polytechnic
Chicago
Clark County
R. L. Dixon
Floyd Anderson
Michael J. Ryan
Morton E. Flenner
Russell C. Flenner
Louis E. Casselman
Luther Vanhorn
Fred W. Fawley
Herbert D. McCrory
Virgil C. Millis
Forrest E. Nichols
Everett Carper
Darrell B. Green
Edward F. Ryan
Samuel R. Crouch
Franklin B Stinson
Government denies Sunday and evening gasoline ban
Federal Fuel Administrator Williams of Springfield states no order forbidding gasoline and oil sales on Sundays or after 7 p m has been issued. Dealers may sell supplies as usual, despite widespread newspaper claims last week.
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Williams
Springfield
Fatal Auto Crash Near Sidell Claims Two Paris Women
Misses Marie and Frances Green of Paris and prominent Paris Chrisman teachers were severely injured when Webb Dinsmore's car sped at a culvert near Sidell and overturned. Marie suffered multiple fractures and both sisters were unconscious after the crash. The party included two young men and another young woman, with hospital care in Danville and University of Chicago visitors arriving.
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Marie
Frances Green
Paris
William Green
Marshall
Sidell
Homer Park
Webb Dinsmore
Chrisman
Dinsmore
Danville
Green
Missus Jane and
Nell Green
University of Chicago
Stamp Drive Falls Short and War Finance Debate
The county war savings stamp drive ending June 28 raised about half of its half a million dollar quota with few districts meeting targets. Officials say voluntary pledges failed and emphasize that the war cannot be financed by passing the hat, urging direct taxation as the viable method.
Vandalia Fourth of July Speech Praised by Union
The Union reports Judge Connelly delivered an outstanding address at Vandalia's July Fourth celebration. Although crowded, many could not reach the stand, and some refused to listen, yet those near the speaker granted full attention to his patriotic oration comparing him to William J Bryan at his peak.
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Vandalia
Judge Connelly
William J Bryan
Widow Laura Reynolds Natherly Dies by Suicide in Kansas
Mrs Laura Reynolds Natherly a 50 year old widow died by self inflicted throat cutting Saturday at the home of Ellis Sherer one mile south of Kansas. She is survived by a daughter.
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Laura Reynolds Natherly
Ellis Sherer
Kansas
French Williford Wedding in Paris Home
William M French of Paris married Miss Mabel D Williford of Marshall on Wednesday at the Nay home with Rev I ONeal officiating. The couple will reside in Paris.
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William. M French
Paris
Mabel D. Williford
Marshall
Edward Nay
Rev . I. O'Neal
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Marshall County
Marriage licenses issued include William McKinley French and Mabel Williford in Marshall. J. W. Brown and Annie E. Swim in Casey. James Orndorff and Daisy Frakes in Johnson township. Harold D. Clatfelter and Mary Frances Dawson, both of Marshall.
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William McKinley French
Edgar
Mabel Williford
Marshall
J. W. Brown
Johnson
Nannie E. Swim
Casey
James Orndorff
Daisy Frakes
Harold D. Clatfelter
Mary Frances Dawson
Married Young Soldier Weds at Arbuckle Home
Harold D. Clatfelter and Miss Mary Dawson married Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Arbuckle home. Only family present. The groom, a soldier stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey, was granted a brief furlough for the ceremony.
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Harold D. Clatfelter
Mary Dawson
Zane Arbuckle
Rey C . Ham
Camp Dix
N. J
Surprise Birthday Dinner at York Home
Charles Curry celebrated his 32nd birthday with a pleasant surprise at his York residence on Sunday. A fine dinner followed by an afternoon by the river hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Bert Walls and Thelma of Upper Anderson, Mrs John Whitkannock and children of Ohio, E. M. Cummins and family of West Union, and Beulah Myers of York.
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Charles Curry
York
Bert Walls
Thelma
Upper Anderson
John Whitkannock
Ohio
E. M Cummins
West Union
Beulah Myers
Real Estate Transfers Filed for January and February
Transfers show Frank Cole to Harriet Nutt real estate parcels in sections 229-14 for 10000 dollars. Lawrence Rogers to Ross Fasig includes sw ne 1-10-14 for 1000 dollars. James Hooper to Gertie Hooper pilot 2 block 5 Archer's 1st in Marshall for 1 dollar. Ellen Rowe to W R Hainley 40 acres 25 and 30-11-14 for 2000 dollars. Geof Robertson to E G Payne lot and block 2 orig Casey for 6000 dollars. Phebe Snavely to Thomas Fitch lot In Martinsville for 375 dollars. John Pentecost to H L Flint lot 1 Dulaney's addition Casey for 500 dollars.
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Frank Cole
Harriet R. Nutt
Lawrence Rogers
Ross Fasig
James M. Hooper
Gertie N. Hooper
Archer
Marshall
Ellen C. Rowe
W R Hainley
Geof Robertson
E G Payne
Lot & Bik
Orig Casey
Bell Family Ties Highlight Chattanooga Growth
Dr Roscoe Clinton Bell of Mount Carmel reports at Fort Oglethorpe as he prepares to join the medical corps for France. The note recalls his father H C Bell who, as a 15 year old boy in October 1864, joined Co. K 29th Ind. Vol. Inf. in nearby Chattanooga, then a small town of about 1,200 now blossomed into a thriving city of about 60,000.
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Roscoe Clinton Bell
Mount Carmel
H C Bell
Fort Oglethorpe
Chattanooga
Tenn
France
Bell
Co. K
America
Talk Is Not Always Cheap Lubricating a Libel Case
J Earl Finney sues J B Nay for libel and slander seeking 15000 in damages. Nay, an oil operator in Casey field, accused Finney a thief after a bank box incident at First National Bank of Casey. Finney, a Navy sailor, alleges Nay spread false statements to the bank notary, officials, and citizens. Graham & Snavely represent Finney. Scholfield to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Earl Finney
J. B. Nay
Nay
Casey
First National Bank of Casey
Young Finney
Finney
U. S. Navy
Bank
Graham & Snavely
Scholfield
Why Hatred for the Kaiser and German War Crimes
This excerpt argues strong anti German sentiment, outlining alleged atrocities attributed to the Kaiser, Prussian autocracy, and German forces during the war. It lists torture of prisoners, sinking hospital ships, attacks on Red Cross workers, bombardment of sleeping civilians, chemical weapons, and mass sexual violence, framing them as unpardonable crimes that justify intense hatred.
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Belgium
France
Great Britain
Red Cross
United States
Germany
Lfe
Italy
Russia
Servia
Roumania
Poland
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Marshall Boy
HMNS
Heinle
Gan
Wilson
Hippard
Moss
Circuit Court Notes
Farmers’ Bureau
Williford
Dr. Bell
Hon
MR. Bell
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