Why We Fight and Caldwell's View on Sinn Fenn
A fiery argument rebutting Representative Caldwell's May 23 claim that Britain fights out of necessity while Americans seek glory alone. The speaker asserts U S action is driven by national life and material stakes, praising Britain France and Italy as steadfast allies. The piece lambasts pro German rhetoric as dangerous propaganda and defends Allied aims and material interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Caldwell
New York
House of Representatives
Great Britain
Caldwell
France
Congressman Caldwell
Italy
Germany
Mr. Caldwell
Martinsville Man Named Republican Sheriff Candidate
W A Byram of Martinsville is announced this week as a Republican candidate for sheriff. A well known citizen, he has run a business locally for years and served on the Board of Supervisors in the township.
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W. A. Byram
Martinsville
Mr. Byram
Young Scott Wedding Sealed Quietly in Family Home
Miss Letha Scott and Mr. Ernest C. Young of Chicago were married at 8:30 PM Saturday at the bride's parents home. Rev C R Dierlamm officiated in a small gathering of family and seven close friends. The couple will reside in Chicago where Mr Young is in business.
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Letha Scott
Ernest C. Young
Chicago
Charles Scott
Rev
C. R. Dierlamm
Mrs. Young
Mr. Young
Court Yard Benches Spark County Meeting Debate
Voters oppose plans to fill the court house yard with loafing benches aimed at helping the tired. Critics warn the proposal would ruin the courtyard, citing four years of janitorial effort that has made it a beauty spot and likening the plan to a cow pasture within thirty days.
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Court House
Married in February announces Keys Johnson union
Miss Nelle Mae Keys of this city marries Corporal John Richard Johnson of the 267th Aero Squadron at Effingham on February 23. Johnson served at Rantoul Chanute Field. Mrs Johnson led a millinery department at Herrodsburg Kentucky before the wedding. They plan to be at home after June 23 at 203 South Tenth Street in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Nelle Mae Keys
John Richard Johnson
267Th Aero Squadron
Rantoul
Chanute
Effingham
South Tenth Street
Sunday School Convention at Antioch in Orange Township
Sunday School Convention to be held at Antioch on June 9 at 2 p m. Devotional by L H Atkins. Welcome by L Deahl. Co operation and Opportunity of the Sunday School by Rev Hall. Does Organized Work Pay by Frank M Hurst. Our Aim by County President. Primary Work discussion led by Miss Lilian Brown. Report of State Convention by County Secretary H R Williams. Music by F Baker and Walter Mills.
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Orange Township
Antioch
L. H Atkins
L. Deahl
Rev Hall
Frank M . Hurst
Lillian Brown
H R Williams
Fenton Angler in France Sends Hopeful War News
A Fenton angler, shown in a recent picture, has been in France several months and does not appear downhearted. His family bought war savings stamps valued at $285 to add to his nest egg upon return after serving.
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Fenton F
Angler
France
Wilson
Marshall Township High School Junior Senior Banquet
The Junior class held a summerlike banquet for the seniors at the high school with Japanese lanterns arches greenery and color themes of purple gold green and white. A four course meal was served by the Domestic Science class followed by dancing and punch in the Marshall Club rooms. The weekend also featured a baccalaureate at the Methodist church and upcoming senior events in the Pythian Theater and Friday commencement address by Dr Lord of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township High School
Claude Scott
Lonnie MacLaughlin
Leland Shoemaker
Harnish
Marshall High
Miss Allen
Esther Weir
Margaret Cole
Pythian Theater
Dr Lord
Charleston
City Council Meeting Reports Routine Business and Actions
The Little City Council met Monday night with routine business. The treasurer cited a total cash balance of 27040 across all funds and May collections of 850 for electric, 246 for water. Six arrests occurred, with two $5 fines. An ordinance set a $100 per car license for junk dealers and required barberry bushes to be exterminated. The attorney was told to notify a paving contractor about defective street spots for immediate repair. Mayor Lewis summoned the marshal and attorney on the green carpet over alleged enforcement lapses and urged strict enforcement of all ordinances.
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Lewis
Eclipse Near 88 Percent Total Solar Event
The sun eclipse next Saturday will be about 88 percent total as seen here with smoked glasses. The Moon’s shadow starts near Astoria Oregon and ends near Orlando Florida. The closest approach to our area is near Little Rock Arkansas promising an 88 percent total eclipse.
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United States
Astoria
Ore
Orlando
Fla
Little Rock
Ark
Circuit Court Dockets Include Quiet Title and Divorces
Hurley Welsh and unknown heirs face Geo. S. Dunlap in a bill to quiet title. Bert A. McGinness seeks divorce from Ethel McGin ness. Elmira D. Watson seeks divorce from John W. Wat son.
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Circuit Court
Hurley Welsh Et al
Geo. S. Dunlap
Bert A. McGinness
Ethel McGinness
Elmira D. Watson
John W. Watson
Marriage Licenses Listed For Asa Rogers and Calloway
Asa E B Rogers of Parker Jp and Dora Calloway of Wabashio apply for a license Ernest C Young of Chicago and Letha A Scott of Marshall request license Verdin Joslin and Sarah Greenlee of Terre Haute seek license.
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Asa EB. Rogers
Parker Jp
Dora €. Calloway
Wabashio
Ernest C. Young
Chicago
Letha A. Scott
Marshall
Verdin Joslin
Sarah Greenlee
Tere Haute
Trip to Camp Gordon by Harry Downey Contingent
Harry Downey describes the Nashville to Camp Gordon journey of 13 crowded trains with exhausted but spirited troops. They faced long days with little food, endured hard bunks and marching, and looked forward to Potsdam and a White House stop as they received mail and settled into barracks.
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Harry Downey
Camp Gordon
Nashville
Tenn
Lawrenceville
Evansville
Central
Southern Illinois
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Potsdam
White House
Marshall
Death of well known Marshall township resident
William Hukill a Marshall township resident died at his home four miles northwest of the city on Sunday from heart disease after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home and burial took place in the city cemetery. He was six years seven months old and survived by one daughter and two sons with Warren in the army in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hukill
Marshall Township
Hukill
Warren
France
Real Estate Transfers Reported In Local Listings
Priscilla Barrie J G Ditzenber transfers lot 3 block 12 Dulaney's 1st Casey for 400 dollars. S M Scholfield sells 258 acres between 2210 and 2212 for 809 dollars. A Weeden sells parts of lots 3 and 4 block 17 orig Westfield for 150 dollars. Cora E Brockhart buys lot 3 block 3 Dulaney's 4th Casey for 1300 dollars. Homer Brockhart buys from Cora E Brockhart block 36 Clerk's sub with 20 10 14 for 1500 dollars. James N Kelly sells 13 1/2 acres northeast 7 9 12 for 550 dollars. Eleasor Dill sells two acres southwest 5 10 13 for 750 dollars. Hanan Shadley sells sw se 33 9 14 for 1400 dollars.
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Priscilla Barrie
J G Ditzenberger
Dulaney
Casey
M Scholfield
Ed Wallace
A Weeden
J B Brockhart
Orig Westfield
Cora E Brockhart
Homer Brockhart
Homer Brookhart
Cora E Brookhart
James N Kelly
Robert Kelly
Eleasor Dill
S§ P Johnson
Hanan Shadley
S C McKee
Graduation and Promotion Exercises in Marshall
The eighth and seventh grade graduation and promotional exercises will be held in the Pythian Theater Marshall at 2 30 p m tomorrow Prof W S Booth Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction will deliver the address Music will be furnished by the Mathews Orchestra.
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Pythian Theater
Marshall
W. S Booth
Assi Supt of Public Instruction
Mathews Orchestra
Sidell and Olney Railway Denied Plea to Discontinue
The State Utilities Commission rejects Sidell and Olney Railway request to end operation. Company had posted notices along its line stating a June 16 quit date.
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State Utilities Commission
Sidell & Olney Railway
New Court Docket Highlights Offenses and Bastardy Suit
The People versus Willard Large concerns selling intoxicants in anti saloon territory. The People ex rel Gertie Schlosser versus Russell Craig is a bastardy case.
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Willard
Gertie Schlosser
Russell Craig
Millard Hedrick to Seek Sheriff Nomination in Republican Primary
Sheriff Millard M. Hedrick of Marshall announces candidacy for sheriff subject to the Republican primary on September 11.
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Millard M. Hedrick
Marshall
Drafts Announced for 280000 More Men and Clark County Preface
Officials announce 280000 additional men will be drafted this month with 25 or 30 from Clark county. Registration underway today is estimated to raise enrollments by 1,200,000.
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Clark County
John J Arney Nominated for County Judge Post
County voters hear the announcement that John J Arney of Casey seeks the Republican nomination for county judge. He is described as experienced in law, a man of judgment and impartiality, with broad county recognition and proven character.
Newspaper quits business under wartime strain
War conditions hit American press as prices soar and ad revenue lags. About 1200 papers shut in months, from small country sheets to giants like the Chicago Herald. Casey Commercial will cease, its office material sold to Banner Times and remaining assets moved from Casey.
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Cross Roads Sheet
Chicago Herald
Casey Commercial
Banner Times
Casey
Hutsonville Forms Gas Company to Take Over Plant
Hutsonville will continue to use natural gas as Articles of Incorporation are filed to authorize a company to take over the Hutsonville gas plant. Mains and appliances will be bought from Wabash Gas. stock is being subscribed by residents, with calls for others to invest at Newlin State Bank. Gas was cut off for a few days during a pipe upgrade to a new well. officials expect long term Annapolis field supply.
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Hutsonville Herald
Hutsonville
Hutsonville Gas
Watson
Wabash Gas Company
Newlin State Bank
Annapolis
Candidate pledges service and party leadership in County
The candidate, a lifelong Clark County resident and Republican, outlines duties of office and commitment to the people. He cites years as county committeeman and Martinsville businessman, pledging to support the dry amendment, a reformed Constitution, good roads and equal suffrage, and moral advancement for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Martinsville
General Assembly
Germans Halted After Major Push On Par
General Foch rushed reserves as the German drive toward Par was split into fights for positions. Despite a 25 mile advance at heavy cost, the German army appears to dig in to hold ground. American and allied troops drew high praise for halting the assault. German submarines also attacked the Atlantic coast sinking at least five vessels, including the passenger ship Carolina with 220 passengers and 120 crew. 58 lives were lost mainly from lifeboat overturns.
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Paris
Foch
Atlantic
Carolina
Porto Rico
America
Death of Mrs Thompson in Terre Haute
Mary Thompson wife of John L Thompson of Marshall died yesterday morning at St Anthony's Hospital Terre Haute after gallstone removal surgery. Survived by husband three brothers Lyman William Henry Kuykendall and five sisters. Funeral tomorrow at 10 am at Lyman Kuykendall home with burial at New Hope cemetery.
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Mary Thompson
John L Thompson
Marshall
St Anthony’s Hospital
Terre Haute
Lyman
William
Henry Kuykendall
Lyman Kuykendall
New Hope Cemetery
John Randall Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination
John T Randall announced as a Democratic candidate for sheriff. He is a longtime county figure, active in the Marshall milling business for 13 years after living in Martinsville and Parker townships. He has not held county office before and pledges an energetic campaign if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T Randall
Randall
Marshall
Martinsville
Parker
Camp YMCA A Ralph O Cooper Praises Y M C A Support
Air service member at Barron Field Everman Texas writes on YMCA value. He describes nightly activities Bible classes concerts lectures and religious services and notes news from the front received through the YMCA. He praises those in charge and stresses that support for the YMCA marks patriot duty and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O Cooper
Air Service
Barron Feld
Everman
Texas
Sammy
Kelly Field
Freud
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Bell
Sinn Fenners
Young-Scott
Court Yard
F Baker
Walter Mills
Bocie
William Hakill
John J Arney
Arney
Thompson
John Randall
Camp Y. M. CG. A
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