Enormous War Losses and Costs Across Belligerents
The report outlines colossal casualty totals and expenditures in World War I. Russia leads in losses with 5,000,000, followed by Germany, Austria, and France. Britain spends about 14 billion dollars, with Germany, France, Austria high as well. The piece notes casualties are undercounted and prisoners muddy the totals. It cites Verdun and Suez as pivotal points and describes troop shifts to the eastern front and redirection from the Verdun offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American War College
Great Britain
Alane
Hugh Scott
McCumber
Russia
Germany
Austria
France
Verdun
Suez Canal
Bes
Persia
Armenia
Egypt
Miners Vote on April Work Suspension Referendum
A statewide referendum asks coal miners whether to suspend work on April 1 as a two year old agreement with operators expires. The vote centers on disputes over wage scales and perceived company discrimination, with miners seeking more local control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linely
Competitive
Miners Bay
Congregational Church Announces Spring Sermons and Reports
The Congregational Church schedules regular services next Sunday with a 10:45 a.m. sermon on The Message of Spring and a 7:30 p.m. talk The Success of Defeat. March Sunday school attendance averages 93,144 versus 8,144 last year with a $4.48 weekly collection, and first quarter totals show 1916 attendance 88 versus 77 in 1915 with $4.13 versus $2.95. Pastor W H Ziegler notes the good reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Ziegler
Tax Collectors Report Shows Township Collections
Tax collectors of all townships except Marshall reported to the county treasurer with total collections of 216703. Marshall township will add about 30000 to the sum. The overall taxes levied reach 326439.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Marshall Township
We Cover the Territory Ad Reader Reports Responses
A reader who ran a three line ad in the Herald last week reports the first reply came from Terre Haute. The second from Catesby and she hid icon a town in brown, plus many local imauicics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Terre Haute
Nex
Catey
Rown
Vandalia Gallinaceous Fire Damages Effingham Road
A fire in Effingham burned a Vandalia gal cock, Saturday, causing about 15000 dollars in damage and disrupting the road for several hours. Local crews responded to control the blaze and resume traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effingham
Woman Taken to Paris Hospital After Marshall Injury
Mrs. Stewart of Marshall Illinois was brought to Paris Monday and taken to the Paris hospital where she will undergo an operation.
Real Estate Flurry: Merchants Buy Main Street Store
O. A. Keiser bought from Chalmers Hamill the Main and Sixth street business room used as a cigar store and pool hall for about 5500 dollars. J. F. Orthwein and partners bought three residence lots of Harry B. Dulaney on North Sixth Street likely for building next season. Mrs. Mary S. Jones bought Ada Jennings’s lot west of the Pulver garage with plans for a garage building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Keiser
Chalmers Hamill
Main
Sixth Streets
J. F. Orthwein
W. ‘W. Fleming
H. E. Cork
Harry B. Dulaney
North Sixth Street
Mary S. Jones
Ada Jennings
Pulver Garage
Death of Mrs. Maud M. McCarty
Maud M. McCarty died Tuesday at her Gary Indiana home from heart trouble. The body was moved to the city for funeral services led by Rev. W. W. Jones and burial in the city cemetery. Born March 2, 1890, she wed William McCarty on January 8, 1913 and had one child. She joined the Christian church in Gary over a year ago. She is survived by her husband two children from a former marriage her parents one sister two brothers and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud M. McCarty
Gary
Indiana
W. W. Jones
William Veach
William McCarty
Tothem
Christian Church
Odd Fellows School of Instruction in Robinson Draws Large Attendance
About twenty Marshall lodge members attended a school of instruction at Robinson on Monday. Over 400 Odd Fellows were present, with 21 lodges represented including Dennison West Union Walnut Prairies and Casey. The Past Grand degree was conferred on 54, three from Marshall. A 30 piece cornet band played during the day and a public meeting followed in the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Lodge of Odd Fellows
Robinson
Dennison
West Union
Walnut Prairies
Casey
Marshall
Pioneer Edward Geisert dies at 73 after long farm life
Edward Geisert of Wabash township died March 22 1916 at age 73 after a long farm life. Born February 20 1848 in Wabash township he served in the 133d Indiana Volunteer Infantry and married Emma Rhoades June 8 1868. He leaves wife nine children 24 grandchildren and three brothers. funeral at Bethel church was conducted by Rev. Leo J Ehrhardt with burial in Macke cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Geisert
Wabash Township
Emma Rhoades
Frank
Marshall
Katie
Ed Tingley
Darwin
Edward
Wabaship
Lillie
Clifford
Los Angeles
Calif
Adam Imle
Robert
Ernst
Kenneth
Mitchell
Joe
Will
Terre Haute
Samuel
Whitesboro
Tex
Bethel Church
Leo J. Ehrhardt
Evangelical Association
Macke
Death of a Pioneer in Clark County Community
Elizabeth A. Robinson widow of William H. Robinson died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Anderson township of pneumonia aged 82. Born February 19, 1834, she moved from Ohio as a child and spent most of her life in Darwin township. Survived by five of twelve children Fannie Page Ellen Scott Miranda Caldwell Elmer and Burt with many grandchildren. Funeral services were held at her home conducted by Rev. E B Sandmeyer and she is buried in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. Robinson
William” H. Robinson
Anderson “Township
EB. G. Sandmeyer
Elizabeth A. McFarling
Ohio
Wabash Township
Clark County
Asbury Methodist Church
Wm. H. Robinson
Fannie Page
West Terre Haute
Ellen Scott
Anderson Township
Miranda Caldwell
Wheaton
Elmer
Burt
Darwin Township
Asbury Church
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Night Sermons Through April
The Methodist Church starts a Sunday night sermon series next Sunday with topics on sin unbelief forgiveness and Easter. Choir will provide special music and all are welcome. Sunday services begin 30 minutes later than usual with Epworth League at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 led by Pastor BH. G. Sandmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
BH. G. Sandmeyer
Methodist Circuit Preaches at Oak Grove and Livingston
The Marshall Circuit reports services at Oak Grove Saturday at 7 30 pm with a short District Sunday School Institute account and other matters. On Sunday Armstrong, Asbury and Oak Grove join Livingston for a 2 pm service with Rev E G Sandmeyer and others attending the Charleston U S Institute delivering its message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Armstrong
Livingston
E. G. Sandmeyer
U. S. Institute
Charleston
Marshall
Asbury
Old Griffith place razed after destructive fire on Main Street
The Higgins residence at Third and Main, known as the old Griffith place, was torn down last week after a major fire. One of the city’s oldest structures and a former tavern in National Road days, its massive timber frame featured sills of oak. John Rademaker bought the lot and plans a bungalow this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Higgins
Griffith Place
John Rademaker
Bad wreck on Vandalia causes 14 cars derailed
A broken wheel on freight train No. 78 derailed 14 cars and tore up the road near Liggett Monday night. The wreck left heavy damage but no injuries. Detours sent trains over the Big Four route via Paris yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liggett
Paris
Veach Wells Wedding Sealed by Elder Murp hy at Auburn Home
Otto Veach Jr. and Mary Wells daughter of Charles Wells of Martinsville were married Saturday evening by Elder Ira Murphy at his Auburn township home in the presence of a few relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Veach Jr
Township Collector Adams Seeks Democratic Support
For township Collector George Adams of Marshall town, Democratic candidate Collector of Merchants, will appreciate your support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceorge’ Adams
Mershall Town
Bhis
High School notes on exams and activities
Seven pupils completed teachers certificates last Thursday and Friday with many hopeful for passing. The State University renewed accreditation through June 1919 following a State Inspector visit. Activities include manual training bird houses Civics court visit cooking trip to Marshall Candy Kitchen and an upcoming lantern and slide show A Tour of the World on Friday March 31 at 8 with general admission ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelitia
Margaret Forbeck
Theresa Gagen
Sylvia Wallace
Karl Weibel
Quincy Snedeker
Ralph Cooper
State University
James
McCann
Evangelical Association Plans Last Sunday of Conference Year
Pastor Leo J. Ehrhardt announces that next Sunday will be the final Sunday of the conference year. On Monday he departs for Huntingburg Indiana for the conference. Preaching is set for Sunday morning at Zion Big Creek church and evening at Immanuel Grand Turn church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingburg
Ind
Zion
Big Creek
Immanuel
Grand Turn
Leo J. Ehrhardt
Arrest of Charles Steel on Criminal Assault Charge
Charles Steel of Meleen was indicted by the last grand jury for criminal assault against his 11 year old step daughter. He was arrested yesterday in Terre Haute and is jailed in default of a 1000 dollar bond after Sheriff Wallace pursued him yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Steel
Meleen
Terre Haute
Wallace
Death of a Former Clark County Clerk Charles Thatcher
Former Clark county clerk Charles Thatcher died March 9 at his home in Ketchum Oklahoma after eight months as an invalid. His wife notes his long illness preceding death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thatcher
Clark County
Ketchum
Oklahoma
New Cases In Circuit Court Preparations
Eli Elliott files replevin suit against Fred McDaniel and others in circuit court. H C McGinnis leads foreclosure action against Sarah A Roberts and others. Rebecca J McNulty seeks separate maintenance against George P McNulty in pending case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H C McGinnis
Sarah A Roberts
Rebecca J McNulty
George P McNulty
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Camp dies in Crawfordsville
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Camp died in Crawfordsville Indiana Sunday and was brought to this city for burial in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Camp
Crawfordsville
Ind
New Gases In County Court
People v Harvey Slater faces charges for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. People v Alva Boden is listed for carrying concealed weapons in county court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Slater
Alva Boden
Candidate seeks support for township collector post
Kenneth Black, a candidate for collector in Marshall Township, asks voters for support and requests the office details. The brief appeal emphasizes his intent to serve and secure the position.
Gardening license mandate sparks questions in Dunne era
The Dunne administration pursues licenses for many activities claiming to create jobs for loyal supporters. Citizens are urged to verify if a license for hoeing potatoes is required before starting any garden project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Soldiers For Mexico Train Convoy Passes Through Marshall
Four trains of ten cars each moved through Marshall Thursday evening carrying part of the Fifth U S Cavalry and their equipment from Fort Myer near Washington for the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Fifth
U. S. Cavalry
Fort Myer
Washington City
Christian Church Union Prayer Meeting and Local Notices
Christian Church Union prayer meeting tonight in the Christian church at 7 15. Exchange Saturday at the Findlay store. Teachers meeting Tuesday at 7 p m at the home of R L Hunt. Services for next Sunday as usual. W W Jones Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Findlay Store
R. L. Hunt
W. W. Jones
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices
Thos J Switzer of Marshall and Bessie McDaniel of Orange township. Otto Veach of Auburn township and Mary Wells of Martinsville township. David Thompson and Pearl Feller of Wabash township. A V Curtis of Decatur and Edith R Lindley of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Switzer
Marshall
Bessie McDaniel
Orange
Otto Veach
Auburn
Mary Wells
Martinsville
David Thompson
Pearl Feller
Wabash
A. V. Curtis
Decatur
Edith R. Lindley
West Union
Warrant Issued for Alvah Bowden in Lower Wabash Shooting
A warrant was issued Friday for Alvah Bowden who allegedly tried to shoot John Lovall. Bowden fired through a door or window of Lovall’s house, then escaped. The incident occurred during a confrontation in Bullskin2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah Bowden
John Lovall
Lower Wabash
Bowden
Lovall
Postoffice WII Stay at Walnut Prairie
The Postoffice Department will discontinue the Walnut Prairie office and route patrons via rural carriers from Marshall and West Union. Representative Purdum pressed the issue and the department has now announced the current arrangement will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Walnut Prairie
Marshall and
West Union
Purdum
Real Estate Transfers Report
Transfers include Emily Ketchum to E M Slocum in nw sw nw 29-12 for 276 dollars. A J Lowry to Millard Tapscott with 2 lots in Auburn for 100 dollars. Alvin G Burtis to Frank Cole for lot 7 bik 32 orig Marshall at 1 dollar. Lamont Bartlett to James Mundy for lot 2 bik 2 orig West Union at 500 dollars. Albert Matteson to Guy Hand for 20 acres ne 28-9-11 at 1600 dollars. E D Pattison et al to Thos B Morgan for 40 acres 6-10-12 at 1 dollar. Alma Couchman to Media Carlyle for lot in West Union at 500 dollars. J D Carlyle to Alma Couchman for lot in West Union at 500 dollars. Oscar T Perkins to Walter A Perkins for 160 acres 16-10-14 at 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Ketchum
E M Slocum
A J Lowry
Millard Tapscott
Auburn
Alvin G Burtis
Frank Cole
Orig Marshall
Lamont Bartlett
James Mundy
Orig
West Union
Albert Matteson
Guy Hand
E D Pattison Et al
Thos B Morgan
Alma Couchman
Media Carlyle
J D Carlyle
Oscar T Perkins
Walter A Perkins
Fraud Orders Named In Post Office Action
On March 18 the Post Office Department issued fraud orders against Elmer E Knowles and Elmer B Knowles of London England The F S Olds Company F S Olds and F Stephen Olds of Marshall Michigan The Ogden Jewelry Co The Reliable Watch Company and The Drexel Jewelry Company of Chicago The notice also publishes egg packing rules for mail shipments and limits on mailing dressed poultry meats and inspected products to certain zones and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Elmer E. Knowles
Elmer BE
Knowles
London
England
F. S. Olds Company
F. S. Olds
F. Stephen Olds
Marshall, Mich
Ogden Jewelry Co
Reliable Watch Company
Drexel Jewelry Company
Chicago
Salaries Slashed by Marshall Township Board
The Marshall township auditing board of supervisor clerk and justices of the peace met yesterday and used a new law to fix salaries. The assessor now earns 3 per day and the collector 500 per year. Previously the assessor was paid 4 per day and the collector 2 percent of taxes, about 700 yearly. Candidates for these offices oppose the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township Auditing ‘Board
Sunday School Officers Meet Elects New County President
A special meeting of county and township Sunday school officers met at the Congregational church. Leroy Anderson resigned as county president and Judge A L Ruffner was elected to succeed him and preside. Eighteen men attended, with nearly all townships represented. Plans for county and township conventions were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Leroy Anderson
A. L. Ruffner
Skating On Thin Ice
The Democrat attacks Democratic and Republican supervisors for approving a $1000 fee to recover $5500 from a short official while implying broader graft. The piece questions whether the publisher will pay $135 to print 18 500 assessment schedules despite a signed contract for half that amount and notes the printing committee acted without full board oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Printing
Lyceum Entertainment Opens With American Quartet In Marshall
The Lyceum program on April 3 features The American Quartet with Clayton Conrad and a lineup including Hampton Court Singers and Cordova Concert Company. Tickets go on sale April 1 at Keffer’s 50c reserved, 25c balcony. season tickets offer value and future pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Conrad
Mississippi
Conrad
Keffer’s
Marshall
Hampton Court Singers
Cordova Concert Company
Geo. D. Alden
New Harmony
Tom Hendricks
Apollo Concert Company
Marshall Lyteum Association
Lyceum
Black & Mutchlagsn’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tax Collectors Report
Meeting of
Odd Fellows
Ktegteatt” Oy S
Arif Se WE
Gors
Methodist Church
Vandalia
Veach-Wells
Eli Elliott
Fred McDaniel
Kenneth Black
Soldiers For
Mexico
Postal News
Skating
Thin Ice
Lyceum Entertainment
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