Daniels Emerges as Democratic Hope After War Rise
A longtime observer praises Josephus Daniels for shaping the Navy into a powerful force and predicts his prominence in the Democratic 1920 national scene. The writer notes Daniels' trusted past, wartime achievements, and potential to secure a large Democratic vote if the war ends early. If war continues, the piece forecasts Woodrow Wilson as the drafted candidate in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Daniels
Wilson
Mr. Daniels
Interior
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Interior Department
Congress
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
New Circuit Court Appeals and Divorces Filed
In circuit court filings R. B. Fitzpatrick sues J. C. Thompson et al on an appeal. John L. Bardin and others file against Henry H. Garver et al for partition. Artie A. Davis sues Martha H. A. M. Davis seeking a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Fitzpatrick
J. C. Thompson
John L. Bardin
Henry H. Garver
Artie A. Davis
Martha H. A. M. Davis
Red Cross Marshall Chapter Ships 6550 Surgical Compresses
The Marshall Chapter of the Red Cross shipped 6550 surgical compresses yesterday and plans 100 comfort kits for soldiers for the remainder of June. The effort follows from work started on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chapter
Reclassifying Registrants Under WWI Draft Orders
Draft boards nationwide began reclassifying the class to place as many men as possible into Class One. Thousands of men moved from deferred groups to be available for immediate service. The new order includes men married after May 18 1917, unless they have children, born or unborn, in the reclassification push.
Bloomington coach takes army Y work at Camp Funston
Clyde Alwood Bloomington high school athletic coach for a year has left for Camp Funston Kansas to serve as physical director in the Y M C A camp. He passed the exam after an arm injury led to army service rejection. He is a well known statewide athlete. Mrs Alwood will visit her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Keifer this week and may join him later at Camp Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Alwood
Bloomington
Camp Funston
Kansas
Y McA
Alwood
Fred Keifer
New Principal Slater Bartlow to Lead Marshall High
Prof Slater Bartlow will arrive with teaching candidates to become Marshall High School principal and lead a shift away from German. Florence Laufman, ex Westfield teacher now in Oregon, will join as science instructor. French remains the only foreign language taught after German was dropped last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater Bartlow
Bartlow
Washington
Ind
Florence Laufman
Oregon
Westfield
Marshall High
Chautauqua plans outlined for Marshall residents
Sixty three locals back a six day chautauqua this summer pledging 1100 dollars for season entertainment. Adult season tickets cost 2.20 with 20 cents war tax and youth tickets 1.10. six days feature two entertainments daily split into two parts. Olen Clements leads ticket sales and tickets are transferable. President Wilson endorses support as patriotic. Dates run June 27 to July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Olen Clements
Wilson
Red Cross New Members and Renewals List
A long local notice names new Red Cross members and renewals. Individuals from Marshall West Union York and nearby join or renew, including Liffick Thompson Kemmetzer Fox Hoey Clapp Smith Lindley Murphy and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Liffick
Rosa Liffick
David Thompson
Josie Kemmetzer
J. W. Good
J. W. Hogue
Pearl Fox
Bertha Hogue
Lucy Chambers
Emil Fox
Helen Jane Fox
Will Clark
Will Ferris
Zenas Murphy
Don Murphy
Stella Cork
Mary Ferris
Laura R. Dow
Thos. G. Drake
Harrison Hackett
Eleanor Rosemary Hoey
W. L. Hoey
Marie Remsinger
Marie Davison
Willian BE. Kibby
F H. Foster
Jessie Clapp
Rosa Clapp
Hoey
Dorothy Hoey
Dudley Hoey
Frances Hoey
W. E. Smith
Robert Smith
Luce Smith
Esther Schaffer
Elsie Hogue
Merrill Snedeker
Harry Fuller
J J Meehling
Lanfman-Walsh
Cora Newman
Frieda Hagist
Elizabeth Hagist
Marshall
Margaret Freeman
York
Frances Bartlett
Mae Chadwick
W. A. Chadwick
West Tnion
D H Clements
Roy Wells Seeks Sheriff Seat in Melrose Township
Roy Wells of Melrose township announces this week as a Republican candidate for sheriff. Wells is a well known Melrose citizen who gained countywide attention four years ago in a strong race for the same office. He has served as a supervisor and is described as a competent businessman and a square, qualified candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wells
Melrose Township
Wells
Annie C Spittler Koh obituary at Terre Haute
Annie C Spittler Koh died at her Terre Haute home June 11 at age 54. She leaves son Ernest Croll in Alabama military service, five sisters and four brothers. She joined the Presbyterian church as a child and had been an invalid for five years with paralysis. Funeral at Congregational church in Marshall conducted by Rev C R Dierlamm. Burial in Ziegler cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie C (Spittler
Koh
Terre Haute
Ernest Croll
Alabama
Presbyterian Church
Marshall
C. R. Dierlamm
Ziegler
Draft quotas delayed until exemption boards select
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders that future draft quota announcements shall be withheld until each local exemption board has had a chance to designate its Selectees, delaying public release and restricting prior disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Red Cross Meeting at West Union Branch
West Union Red Cross chapter will hold a meeting on June 25 at 7:15 p.m. The annual election of officers will be held. S. Abbott, president of Crawford County State Bank Robison, will attend and deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Branch
Red Cross
S. Abbott
Crawford County State Bank
Robinson
Masonic Notice from Marshall Lodge Special Meeting
Marshall Lodge No. 183 A FP. & A. M. will hold a special meeting tonight at o'clock. Work in FC de grae. All master Masons invited. F. M. Brossman, Seo'y.
Farmers urged to call Marshall workers for Red Cross aid
Farmers may hire local Marshall volunteers on two days' notice to aid farm labor during shortages. Wages go to the Red Cross. Listed are numerous businessmen and local firms offering services, including Sullins, Taubeneck, Keifer, Whitlock, Dulaney Bank, Whiteside Co, J W McGowan Co, Blundell, McFarling, Rhoads, Vanorman, Robertson, Brady, Morton, Booth & Handy, Cole & Cole, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Red Cross
M. Sullins
Carl V. Taubeneck
Fred B. Keifer
Joe Grabenheimer
Whitlock
L. I. McFarling M
Jennings F. M. Rhoads
Wiliam Gummeére
Fred Wallis
R,. Sissonarry Coldren
J. E. Milhouse
J. M. Rademaker
Claud Vanorman
George Hilarios Emanuel Leseure
George G Robertson James Brady
E. D. Jones
Norman Bennett M M Hedrick I
D. Shoemaker
E. D Morton Warren G,. Shipe
W B. Hodge S
M. Sceholfield
J W . Graham
John Weir Everett Connelly
Black & Hutchinson
Booth & Handy Foster
Junior Chautauqua Opens on North Side School Grounds
The Youths Chautauqua runs five days before the regular event with daily 2 30 p.m. meetings on the North Side School grounds. Opening is Saturday June 22. Children rehearse for a pageant to be shown on the regular chautauqua opening night June 27. No admission charge. Mary Weir assists the supervisor and Marshall children are invited to attend next Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weir
Marshall
Illinois oil production and wells in 1917 18
The 1917 Illinois oil market sold 15 770 641 barrels valued at 31 344 242 averaging 199 per barrel. In 1918 production rose to 23 893 899 barrels with 646 wells completed in 1917 and 488 yielding an average 21 barrels per well. Thirteen southeastern counties produced. Wabash was the only county without a clear slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Wabash
Harvest Under Way in Prosperous Growing Season
Providence favors this region with a favorable growing season. Wheat harvest began Monday and promises a splendid crop. Hay oats and corn crops are also in excellent condition with just a touch of dryness for gardens.
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Providence
County papers raise subscription to $2 season same outside $2.25
The two Robinson newspapers announce a price hike stating it is impossible to publish for $1.50 yearly amid rising material costs. Subscriptions are raised to $2 per year within the county and $2.25 outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Congregational Church announces services and sermon topics
The Congregational Church invites worship at 9 30 a m and 4 5 p m with a sermon on Mental and Physical Supremacy and another at 8 p m on The Authority over Yourself. Music by Girls' Choir and a Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 p m. Pastor C R Wierlamm welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Marriage Licenses in Melrose and Johnson Townships
Two couples listed for marriage licenses Leroy Wheeler and Esther Francis of Melrose township Donald W Perrine and Myrtle F Thompson of Johnson township The list notes other items such as a suspended feature and a rearranged reading schedule including the assessment list and a note on a tragedy involving two boys fatally scalded near Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Wheeler
Esther Francis
Melrose
Donald W. Perrine
Myrtle F. Thompson
Johnson
Fence Suit Attracts Attention in Orange Township
A jury in Esq Emer sons court decided for the defendant Wallace Washburn against L O Phillipe over relocating a fence and a ground strip measuring 98 rods long by 4 to 15 feet wide. Olen R. Clements led the defense while Graham and Snavely acted for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Washburn
L. O. Phillipe
Orange Township
Esq Emersons Court
Olen R. Clements
Graham & Snavely
Real Estate Transfers Include Several Small Property Deals
Edna Righter acting as executor transfers 203 acres in section 36 12 11 to Clyde Fires for 2400 dollars. Phebe J Snavely sells part of lot 38 in Martinsville to C J Cunningham for 1150 dollars. B F Johnson transfers part of lot 44 in Dulaney's addition Marshall to Elma Maring for 1300 dollars. Ernest Thornton sells 85 acres in sections 25 36 12 12 to La Cole for 1 dollar. Clara Harper sells the same 85 acres to La Cole for 1 dollar. Jesse F Callahan sells roadway lot 6 northwest 16 9 13 to Alvah Hanney for 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Righter
Exec
Clyde Firesteint
Phebe J Snavely
C J Cunningham
Orig
Martinsville
F Johnson
Elma Maring
Dulaney
Ad. Marshall
Ernest Thornton
la Cole
Clara Harper
Jesse F Callahan
Alvah Hanney
Wise guy's forged draft letter prompts call to service
A Casey register forged letters claimed Amos L Ashley and Clarence L Moore sought immediate service by misrepresenting their deferments. The men denied writing the letter but after review volunteered for service and joined eleven others at the Kansas City automobile school, replacing Cary Miller and W M Ledbetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Local Registration Board
Amos L Ashley
Clarence L Moore
Automobile School
Kansas City
Cary Miller
W M . Ledbetter
Death of a Former Marshall Resident Mrs Knowlton
Mrs Barbara Knowlton died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Terre Haute after a long cancer illness at age 77. Survived by two daughters the body was brought to Marshall for burial in the city cemetery. Her life in Marshall spanned nearly fifty years marked by sorrow yet Christian fortitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Knowlton
Terre Haute
Knowlton
Marshall
Subscription Renewal Notice with Payment Deadline
A damaged notice explains subscription renewal rules. It states expiration occurs at the end of the paid period and urges prompt renewal, noting a 50 percent discount if renewed promptly and warning the paper may be discontinued after expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celya
Appeal for War Savings Stamps in Clark County 1918 drive
Clark County launches the 1918 War Savings Stamp drive aiming to raise 470000 with a Friday June 28 deadline. The county assigns district quotas totaling 485775 and urges all residents to participate, noting the stamps’ face value and the effort’s link to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Anderson Township
Avon
Liverly
Freedom
Grand Turn
Kile
Possum Ridro
Jackson
Choctaw
Darwin—Hall
Iashington
Hatton
Darwin
Marshall
Pleasant Grove
Rabbit Ridge
Spiketown
Eckle
Kohl
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Bell
C. R. Wierlamm
Russell Sanders
Ernest Sanders
Robert Sanders
Paris
WAR Savings
Douglas—Castlefin
Pikes Peak
Oak Grove
McKeen
Dennison
Bages
Union
Patton
Pleasant Hill
Stringtown
Madilan
Livingston
Liberty Square
Fishback
Sports
Cottonwood
Liberty
Mel
Greenmoss
Bartmess
West Liberty
Lincoln
Woodlawn
Prairie
Frog Pond
Fairview
American
Harrison
Auburn
Phillips
Jeff Davis
Westfield—Richwoods
Twestfield
Lee
Casey—Tower
White Oak
Kimlin
Concow
Brown
Nickapoo
Howe
Oak Point
Mt Moriah
Sycamore
Parker—Johnson
Lindsey
Perisho
Briscoe
Butternut
Round Grove
Neh
Cradit Gafisauaia
Gosiampea
Ite
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