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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
2
A. L. Ruffner of Marshall announces candidacy for Representative in the 34th District, pending Republican primary decision. James Porter also seeks the 34th Senatorial District seat, contingent on Republican primary results dated September 11.
For sheriff, W A Byram of Martinsville will seek the office in the Republican primary. September 11, John T Randal of Marshell will run for sheriff subject to the Democratic primary decision.
Republican primary action names John J Amey Gf asey as a filed candidate for county judge. The notice states the run is subject to party designation and official ballot inclusion.
The article argues that the United States has never fielded a force to match its potential size and urges readiness as 18 million fighting age men exist and millions can be mobilized for France. It contrasts past conflicts with a growing, determined American military will to deter autocratic aggression and defend republican ideals.
Dr George W Crile discusses the Mons to Marne retreat where hundreds of thousands marched and fought with almost no sleep for nine days. Soldiers slept while walking, slept aboard horses, and were utterly exhausted yet endured, a remarkable human experiment amid hunger and fatigue.
Washington editor asserts the public deserves clear reasons for Gen Leonard Wood being shelved from command on the eve of departure for France. The piece urges transparency over bias and highlights concerns about merit, fitness, and political influence in high military appointments.
Joseph Mullen born in Rush County Indiana August 10 1844 died at his home in Wabash township May 26 1918 He enlisted April 10 1862 in Company H 10th Indiana Infantry serving three years wounded in Peach Tree Creek He married Katherine Kilbourn in 1871 and they had ten children seven survive Milton and Jacob of Terre Haute Robert Thomas George and Mrs Alex May of Clark County and Mrs Lulu Allen of Prairieton He joined Cooper Chapel church years ago Funeral at Cooper Chapel conducted by Rev D H Rupp burial Stevens Cemetery
A quoted view credits Gen Foch and French resolve as the nation fights on with the spirit of Napoleon and national endurance. The piece notes France’s steady life amid hardships and the combined effort of France Britain and America to prevail.
Large sheets for transferring embroidery and other patterns available at the Herald Office.
Legal advertisement from Clarke County Illinois in the Circuit Court July Term 1918. Hurley Welsh and Elsie Welsh sue the unknown heirs and devisees of George S. Dunlap and unknown owners. Non residence of defendants affidavit filed May 28 1918 summons issued returnable July 8 1918.
Public notice from the State of Illinois Clark County informs Delbert Michl Maud Maxwell Harry Dancey Harry Hussey Seth Hussey Nettie Pinkston to appear July 1 1918 in the County Court of Clark County to answer a petition by A R Sisson administrator of S J Dancey deceased to sell estate real estate Marshall Illinois. The petition seeks order to sell undivided half of Lot 4 in Block 19 in the original town now city of Marshall to pay debts. Failure to appear will result in a decree by default. Clerk E D Morton. Compt’s Sol Everett Connelly. 204
Estate of William L Milam announces appearance before Clark County Court at Marshall for the August Term. Creditors must present claims. debtors must pay promptly. Charley Milam, Adm. Everett Connelly, Atty. May 20, 1913.
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