Victory at the capital stirs wild jubilation in pension office
Mr Bell reports a high tension scene in Washington's Pension Bureau on July 19 1918 as news of African soldiers in France sparks cheers. Clerks from the Pension Bureau Education Bureau and Internal Revenue abandon desks to sing the Star Spangled Banner amid pro German spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pension Bureau
France
Bureau of Education
Internal Revenue
Judiciary
Herald
Germany
United States
Promotion of Lieut Stephen Bradley to Captain in Medical Corps
Lieut Stephen Bradley has been promoted to captain in the medical corps. He is now stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bradley
Medical Corps
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Texas
Soldier Captain Charles Lee Twiss Killed in Battle
Reported that Capt. Charles Lee Twiss commander of Company D 180th Infantry Parts Illinois was killed June 24 after receiving seventeen wounds. The Casey company in the same regiment also likely saw action in recent battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Twiss
Co. D
180Th Infantry
Casey
Masonic Notice for Marshall Lodge Special Meeting
Marshall Lodge No. 183 A. F. & A. M. will hold a special meeting tonight at eight o clock. Work in Entered Apprentice degree. All Masons invited. A M Brossman secretary.
Death of Michael Mullins in Paris
Michael Mullins aged 63 died at his home in Paris from a paralytic stroke suffered days earlier. The funeral was conducted at St. Marys church with burial in St. Marys cemetery beside his wife Catherine Ferry who died two years ago. He leaves two sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Mullins
Paris
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Catherine Ferry
New Court Cases and Sentences in County Court
The People versus Carl Carter and George Schad face petit larceny charges while Ira Phillips is charged with neglect to support a family. Thomas Williams of Casey is deemed feeble minded and sent to the state school at Lincoln. Estel Andrews of Darwin, a delinquent boy, is sent to the school at St Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carter
George Schad
Ira Phillips
Thomas Williams
Casey
Lincoln
Estel Andrews
Darwin
St Charles
John Mitchell Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
John W. Mitchell of York township files for the Republican nomination for county treasurer. He is known as a progressive farmer and businessman, has served as township supervisor and other offices, and has strong support from local friends who praise his character and fitness for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mitchell
York Township
Mitchell
Red Cross News Highlights Local Fundraising Efforts
An ice cream supper on Saturday July 27 at Lyman Kuykendall’s home in Wabash township supports the Red Cross. The Illinois-Indiana Community Club sponsors the event. The Red Cross store opened last week, raising over $50 on opening day, with a pig donation bringing $20 and a green bean basket selling for $15.50. New and renewing members are listed, alongside donations from J. E. Millhouse and other supporters across Marshall and West Union branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Kuykendall
Wabash Township
Red Cross
Illinois-Indiana Community Club
J. E. Millhouse
Merrick Cox
Chas. EB. Sullivan
John Brady
Rosé Brady
Chas
EB. White
Will +Curran
Will Curran
Marshall
Elsie Ramsey
Dennison
Edil Reeve
Vina Titeeve
McKeen
Grace
Passing of Mrs Dana in Marshall Illinois
Mrs Emma Van Kleeck Dana died at 1 30 Sunday at her son in law and daughter La Coles home in Marshall after years of frail health. Born March 9 1840 in New York City she lived in Lincoln Illinois before moving to Marshall in 1901. Survived by four children seven grandchildren a brother and a sister. funeral 4 PM at the Coles residence Rev C W Hamand officiating with city cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma van Kleeck Dana
Henry W. Dana
la Cole
New York City
Lincoln, IL
Marshall
Mr. Dana
F. W. Booth
Washington, D. C
Robert C. Dana
Chicago
Fenton W Booth
William H. Dana
Grants Pass
Oregon
Lawrence Gehrmann
Edwin W Dana
Springfield
William H van Kleeck
Susan van Kleeck
Yonkers
N. Y
Cole
Révy C W . Hamand
City Cemetery
Civilians urged to train as future soldiers amid war drive
Provost General Crowder appeals to Class One men to begin preparing now for soldiering. He urges self study of military branches and physical readiness, urging men to act as a loyal patriot group and counter domestic disloyalty. Also noted is a massive army meat purchase and factory shifts to meet wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Europe
Quartermaster’s Department
U.S A
Louis F. Swift
Chicago
Swift
War coal rationing hits Illinois counties equally
An order divvies up available anthracite among 13 northwestern Illinois counties Stephens on Winnebago Boone McHenry Lake Ogle DeKalb Kane Page Lee Kendall Will Cook. These areas will receive about 80 percent of last year’s consumption while other counties get none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Stephenson
Winnebago
Boone
McHenry
Lake
Ogle
DeKalb
Kane
Page
Lee
Kendall
Will
Cook
The Tent's Last Drive Ends in Allied Victory
The Allied counteroffensive halts the German push toward Paris after a week of hard fighting. German losses reach about 100000 in killed wounded and captured as troops abandon large quantities of war materiel. American forces fight independently and with French troops to a rising record, signaling a possible end to the German drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Illinois Senator Lewis and Republican loyalty split
The Ohio State Journal criticizes President for urging Illinois Republicans to reelect Senator Lewis. It argues a Republican should oppose Lewis over his past remarks supporting Prussianism, claiming he weakens administration backing and calling for Republican unity instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Lewis
New Hampshire
Ohio State Journal
Made Quick Trip to Pen Jake Clouse arrested for auto theft
Jake Clouse son of Marion Clouse once of Marshall now in Terre Haute stole Rev. D. T. Black's car from the alley by Black & Hutchinson grocery. Sheriff Wallace traced it to West Union where a struggle occurred as Clouse fought with a knife. the sheriff drew his revolver. Clouse pleaded guilty in county court and was sentenced to Pontiac. He claims 19 but locals say he is draft age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Clouse
Marion Clouse
Marshall
Terre Haute
D. T. Black
Black & Hutchinson
Wallace
West Union
Young Clouse
Clouse
Pontiac
Pioneer Resident James Gallagher Dies at 84
James Gallagher, a pioneer Clark County resident born in Ireland, died at his home four miles north of the city from a paralysis stroke suffered three months earlier. He was 84. his wife died last December. Funeral services will be held at St Mary’s church at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gallagher
Ireland
Clark County
St Mary's Church
Sheriff Wallace Farm Barn Burned Near Auburn
A barn on Sheriff Wallace's farm near Auburn burned Friday night. It held little feed and tenant belongings. Insurance covered by a $300 policy. Children were seen nearby and it is suspected they may have started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Wallace
Auburn
Sugar Ration Rules Tighten As Shortages Persist
Rumors say sugar allotments may be cut further though grocers report no new orders yet. Current limits are three pounds per month per person with a maximum two pounds per purchase for townsfolk and five pounds for country residents. Violations trigger disciplinary action by the food administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Neighborly Deed Supports Casey Neighbor in Hay Harvest
Neighbors of Mrs. Tilly Cox near Casey finished haying and volunteered to put up ten acres. By 7 PM eleven big loads were safely housed in the barn with help from John Chapman Sidney Lacey Jeffie Blankenbaker Ed Byers Joe Davis and Landis Dehl.
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Tilly Cox
Casey
John Chapman
Sidney Lacey
Jeffie Blankenbaker
Ed Byers
Joe Davis
Landis Dehl
Death of Frances Green in Danville hospital
Frances Green, 50, died in a Danville hospital last Wednesday after sustaining critical injuries in a July 14 automobile crash. She was buried in Paris after a service on Saturday. born in Marshall, she graduated from Chrisman high school and taught near Paris. Marie Green, injured in the same accident, shows slight improvement but remains unconscious. Lakeview hospital physicians fear she will not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Green
Danville
Paris
Marshall
Chrisman High School
Cherry Valley
Marie Green
Lakeview Hospital
Real Estate Transfers of Several Properties This Month
Harriet R. Nutt sells 120 acres in 22-9-14 to C. A. Cougil for 18000 dollars. Joshua L. May transfers a parcel on West Dulaney to Grace G. Lake for 1 dollar. Rosetta Davison as admin to B F Johnson sells Lot 2 in 34 Orig Marshall for 295 dollars. J H Lippincott to Harry F Orr owns 3 and 4 in Dulaney’s 1st Casey for 2000. David Lutz transfers 10-12-4 acres in UW 24-12-13 to the Trustees of School for 135. D C Robertson to J E Turner sells pt Iot 3 Blk 8 Orig Casey for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet R. Nutt
C. A. Cougil
Joshua L. May
Grace G. Lake
W. Dulaney
Ad Marshall
Rosetta Davison
Admix
F Johnson
Orig Marshall
David Lutz
D. C. Robertson
J E. Turner
Orig. Casey
Death of Mrs Irwin in Anderson Township
Mrs Samuel Irwin born July 26 1860 daughter of John and Mary Day died after months of illness at her home in Anderson Township. She married Samuel T Irwin May 31 1886 and had son Jesse of Terre Haute and daughter Goldie. Survived by husband three grandchildren two brothers and four sisters. Funeral Monday at her home conducted by Rev J J O Neal with burial in Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Irwin
John and Mary Day
Samuel T. Irwin
Anderson Township
Clark County
Jesse
Terre Haute
Goldie
J. J. O'Neal
Marshall Cemetery
Methodist Church Notes on Service Flag and Attendance
The church notes 44 stars on the service flag with more to add. S S attendance is below 200 and needs effort. Sunday morning sermon is Pure Religion and evening study titled A Follower but not a Disciple about Judas. Simmer meetings are informal and short. visit if not obligated elsewhere.
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S. S
Judas
C. W. Hamand
Subscription expiration and renewal notice guidance
The notice explains how to check if your subscription ends this month or next by the date printed after your name. It urges prompt renewal to avoid interruption and confirms subscriptions end when the paid period expires.
Draft Callouts and Class 1 Reclassification Update
The draft board completed reclassification of the 1917 class and moved more men to Class 1, now 64 members plus the 1918 class awaiting examination. New calls include two colored men to Camp Grant August 1–6, five to Syracuse August 2, nine to Camp Taylor August 1, and two to Lewis Technical Institute August 15, with numerous named draftees listed for each assignment.
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Registration Board
Camp Grant
Otto Wilson
Melvin Gresham
Marshall
Syracuse
James E. Howe
Martinsville
Russell C. Flenner
Casey Royce A Bland
Dennison
Bert O Parker
Westfield
Harry Nicol
Marshall Roscoe O Moore
Casey Paul Travioli
Marshall George Hilbert
West Union
Frank Tingley
Marshall Harry R. Wyrick
James R Clouse
Marshall Otto Wilson
Marshall Fithian
W Hedges
Casey Lewis E. Casselman
Frank Bunton
James E. Duran
Harry L. Stults
Casey Cleveland Conley
Ernest Kile
Luther Vanhorn
Greenup
Fred W. Fawley
Russell Tapscott
Daniel H. Ellington
Virgil C. Millis
William Smitley
Emery W. Hodson
Marshall Mack B. Leggitt
Marshall Forrest E. Nichols
Chas E. Kaufman
Marshall Everett Carper
Roy Morton Nave
James R. Brandenburg
Casey Edward F Ryan
John K Richart
Leroy G Morgan
Marshall Everett Turner
Harry Whiman
Marshall Grover McClary
Marshall Cary Miller
Samuel R. Crouch
Casey Hurley H Parsons
Raymond Mayrick
Marshall Austin W Tarble
Franklin B Stinson
Casey Albert L. Lee
Homer E Smith
Carr Lee
Casey Lewis C Hedges
Ernest W . Murphy
Jacob H Whitson
Ira Pittinger
Wm. D McNary
Benj H Hackney
George S Geffs
Casey Jesse L. Flowers
John W Hetherington
Robert Willison
Clifton Cook
James R. Cole
West York
Arvie G Morgan
Wilbur F. Kellogg
Jacob V. Chrisler
Bruce Craig
Representatives Earn Praise in General Assembly Review
The Legislative Voters League released a report praising the last General Assembly as the best for constructive legislation. It includes district 31: E Walter Green earns a first class record for earnest work while Robert Howard is praised for a fair record and opposition to bank regulation. Harry W Drake is noted as a quiet hard worker with notable improvement in his second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Voters’ League
E. Walter Green
Green
Robert Howard
Dem
Howard
Downstain
Harry W. Drake
House
Ihké
Maninsville Mourns as Harry Conrad Ends Life
In Maninsville, residents mourn the death of Harry Conrad. Police reported a suicide in the hometown, with officials saying no foul play is suspected. Public condolences flow as the community processes the loss and honor the late resident.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Bell
Rhine
Captain Bradley
John Mitchell
Red Cross News
Dana
Fa Army
Pen
J H Lippincott
Harry F Orr
Dulaney
Irwin
Methodist Church Notes
Local Board
Harry Conrad Sad Sdith Chsmnassoun
Maninsville
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