French Visitors Welcomed by Washington as Joffre Arrives
The French Commission to the United States led by Foreign Minister and General Joffre arrived by the Mayflower at the Navy Yard. Crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue cheered as the procession moved to the White House and Lafayette Square, marking a historic two days in U.S. history.
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Washington
United States
Marshall Joffre
Paris
France
Marne
Navy Yard
General LaFayette
New York
Joffre
Potomac River
Executive Mansion
H Street
LaFayette Square
White
New Jersey Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Bell
Rogers
Great Britain
Europe
Pennsyvannia Avenue
Executive Avenue
la Fayette Park
Otho Lee Declared Insane at County Court
Otho Lee was declared insane Saturday in the county court and sent to Anna Hospital for treatment.
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Anna Hospital
Otho Lee
Anna
Divorce Filings List in Circuit Court
Bonnie Williford sues Dewey S. Williford for divorce and Cecil M. Fields sues Clifford J. Fields for divorce in circuit court filings.
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Bonnie Williford
Dewey S. Williford
Cecil M. Fields
Clifford J. Fields
Wooden lightning rod proposed by Pliny Draper
Pliny Draper of West York argues a wooden lightning rod on a barn is as effective as a metal rod. He suggests placing a pole 5 to 6 feet taller than the building and extending 20 to 25 feet on each side for protection.
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Pliny Draper
West York
Marriage Licenses for George Clouse Inez Clouse and Others
Marriage licenses issued for George Clouse and Inez Clouse of Marshall. Albert Curtis Medley and Lila Marie Nuell of Wabash township. Joseph W Stephens of Crawford County and Lillie M Noibarger of Johnson township.
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George Clouse
Inez Clouse
Marshall
Albert Curtis Medley
Lila Marie Nuell
Wabash
Joseph W.stephens
Crawford Co
Lillie M Noibarger
Johnson
Cadets To Camp On Outskirts Near Marshall
Paris high school cadets will march one half mile north of Marshall tomorrow to set up camp as part of a campaign drill. The move adds realism to training for the unit.
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Paris High School
Marshall
Christian Church Sunday Services Announced
Bible school starts at 9 30. Sunday preaching at 10 45 and 7 30. Morning subject A Front Rank Church. Evening subject Why You Should Be a Christian. All welcome. J L O Neal minister.
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Bible School
J. L O’neal
Resignations of Capt Hunter and Lieut McKinney in Paris
Capt Hunter and Lieut McKinney of Co. D 4th Indiana National Guard at Paris resign after company members refuse the federal oath and new recruits cannot be enlisted.
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Hunter
Lieut. McKinney
Co. D
I. N G F
Paris
Red Cross Chapter Adds Members in Recent Week
The local Red Cross chapter welcomed numerous new members over the past week. New additions include Chas Scott Arthur Hurst Carl Tau beneck Mrs C F Behner Dr C F Behner J E Gallagher Dr J J Rose Mrs C D Mitchell Dr C D Mitchell among others such as Ada Miller Miss Mary Miller Rev E G Sandmeyer Mrs E G Sandmeyer Edward Archer Miss Lola Archer Dr F J James Martinsville and Mrs H M Dewey.
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Red Cross
Chas. Scott
Arthur Hurst
Carl Taubeneck
C. F. Behner
J. E. Gallagher
J. J. Rose
C. D. Mitchell
Ada Miller
Mary Miller
E. G. Sandmeyer
Edward Archer
Lola Archer
Unusual Accident Involving Miss Eula Morton
Miss Eula Morton daughter of County Clerk Morton suffered a neck dislocation while brushing her hair. Her father began taking her to a Terre Haute hospital but at Vandalia station a fortunate turn succeeded in overcoming the dislocation.
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Eula Morton
Morton
Terre Haute
Vandalia
Obituary and political commentary from 1917 era
Obituary for Sarah Frances Pyles born Oct 11 1849 in Melrose township died Apr 29 1917 buried Ohio cemetery. Notes church and Sunday school activity and surviving siblings George Hetty Lindley Margaret Janney. Also attached political column criticizing selective draft bill with Champ Clark prediction dated April 36 1917 by H C Bell.
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Sarah Frances
William
Sarah Pyles
Melrose Township
Methodist Protestant Church
Ohio
George
Hetty Lindley
Near West Union
Margaret Janney
Martinsville
Champ Clark
Champ
Congress
Killed When Runaway Team Throws Farm Worker
William Setzer of eight miles east of Marshall died after a hay baling accident when a frightened wagon team dragged him about 50 yards. He was 35, unmarried, son of William and Rebecca Setzer, survived by parents two sisters and one brother. Funeral at Dunlap M E church conducted by Reverends Phillips and Craig with burial in Dunlap cemetery.
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William Setzer
Marshall
Baling Hay
William
Rebecca Setzer
Dunlap
Community Club Banquet at Congregational Church
Members of the Marshall Community Club held their first annual banquet at the Congregational church with a supper served by church ladies. Attendees received Marshall picture postcards, and Dr Hiéronymous from the State University spoke on community betterment, praising the club’s early work. Frank Carpenter outlined nine months of activity while the Stark orchestra from Terre Haute provided music.
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Marshall Community Club
Congregational Church
Marshall
Iit
Hiéronymous
State University
Frank Carpenter
Stark
Terre Haute
War News Shows Grim West Front Fighting and Losses
Progress of the war reports violent fighting on the west front with enormous losses on both sides though Allies gain ground. The American oil ship Vacuum was sunk by a German torpedo with 16 men missing. Krupp workers strike at the gun works. Bethmann-Hollweg may offer peace terms tomorrow. U S turns over two interned German liners to Italy and France. German submarine campaign costs ships. many sinkings. Allied suppression of reports noted.
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West Front
Krupp
Bethmann-Holweg
U. S
Italy
France
West Union Disturbance In War Era Bootleg Raid
Four local men from Darwin visited West Union on Sunday night in a drunken attempt to disrupt the town. They smashed furniture at Crumlin restaurant and attacked the proprietor, leading to a general melee. Three were arrested Logan Myles Enoch Haddix and Stone with James Nichols fleeing the scene. All four were fined five dollars each by the local justice of the peace. Authorities may pursue further action.
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West Union
Darwin
France
Crumlin
James Nichols
Logan Myles
Enoch Haddix
One Stone
Justice of the Peace
Evangelical Churches Schedule Reaches Local Parishioners
Evangelical congregations announce Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Supt Rev John Mundorf at Marshall church and 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer service led by Ross Cutler. Emanuel church lists 9 15 a m Sunday school with Supt William Imle and 7 15 p m preaching by the pastor. Zion church offers 9 16 a m Sunday school under Supt William Abel and evening services. Pastor Joseph L Buyer invites all to attend.
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Marshall Church
John Mundorf
Ross Culter
Emanuel Church
S. S
Wm. Imle
Zion Church
Wm. Abel
Joseph L. Buyer
County School Finals Show Strong Pilot Of Onsite Grading
County Superintendent Harold Bright reports sixteen townships held finals with on site grading. Pupils learned results that evening, reducing suspense and increasing fairness. Notable diploma winners include Archie Marrs and Aden Newlin of Westfield and Frank Grisamore of Casey, with multiple first honors and high averages across districts.
Corn Planting Delayed by Heavy Rains
Very little corn has been planted in the county as heavy rains from the past days delay plowing and field work, hindering farmers and crop progress in the region.
Ministers Gather for Mattoon District Meeting
The Mattoon District Ministerial Association of the M QW church plans its annual meeting in Matoon on May 9 and 10. Rev E G Sandmeyer of Marshall will preside as toastmaster at a banquet and Judge Snavely is among the speakers.
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Mattoon
Real Estate Transfers and School Notes
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Casey and Westfield with buyers and prices including Lillie Fleeger to James R Shields for Lot 8 Bik 15 Dulaney's 1st Casey 2500 and many others. High School Notes describe Patrons Day on May 24 with an oratorical contest, exhibits, a track meet, vocational education discussions, promotions and honors for students in West Union.
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Lillie Fleeger
James R Shields
Dulaney
Casey
M Hughes
Bruce Thompson
Perry
Alta Smith
Hampton Angel
O Price
Maude Lippincott
Ferguson
Ad Casey
M Bresee
S P Hochstetler
Now & Nw Nw
H Warner
J E Cartwright
Emma Doll
Frank Curtis
G D Green
Jao
Reed
Orig
Westfield
Catherine P Green
Same
Collins Ad. Westfield
Robt Prewett
B M Davison Te
Mary A Ryan
John Eleir
Archer
Marshall
W McDaniel
Tyhurst
L McMahon
Edw Harrison
Collins' Ad
Byron Anderson
Huldah Anderson
Bik
Orig Marshall
Ruth Harris
Elizabeth J Harris
Jaok Perry
Rose Ewing
General Assembly
United States
Llinois
Indiana University seniors named naval surgeons for four-year service
Earl H. Mitchell of Marshall and nine other Indiana University School of Medicine seniors plus two internes from Indianapolis City Hospital were chosen as naval surgeons. After six months training in Washington they will receive commissions as assistant surgeons. They join the Navy at a salary of 2400 dollars a year.
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Earl H. Mitchell
Marshall
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis City Hospital
US Navy
Washington
Naval Hospital
Wilson
School of Medicine
Judge Brewer a Delegate
Among the lay delegates of the Lower Wabash conference of the United Brethren church to the general conference of the congregation at Wichita Kas May 10 24 inclusive is Judge Walter Hewer of Toledo circuit judge of this district. Other delegates to the conference include L A Rider of Westfield and Rev W L Perkins of Casey.
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United Brethren Church
Wichita
Kas
Walter Hewer
Toledo
L. A. Rider
Westfield
W. L. Perkins
Casey
O Neal and Ormiston Wed in Vincennes Surprise
Walter R. O Neal of Marshall and Fay Ormiston of Eaton Il were secretly married in Vincennes Indiana on March 24. Mrs. O Neal is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Ormiston of Eaton and has lived in Oblong. O Neal served on the border for the last year and is the son of Rev and Mrs J L O Neal of this city.
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Walter R. O'Neal
Marshall
Fay Ormiston
Eaton
Vincennes
Ind
O'Neal
W. E. Ormiston
Oblong
O’neal
Sam
Rev
J. L O'Neal
Death of Benson Martin in Marshall after long illness
Benson Martin, a longtime Marshall resident born January 28, 1838 in Ashland County Ohio, died April 25 after a lingering illness. He served in the 130th Illinois Infantry, was captured at the battle of Louisiana, and later worked in retail before a 30 year tenure as justice of the peace. He leaves wife Sarah G Donaldson, seven children, a brother in California, and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev E G Sandmeyer and he is buried in the Celty cemetery.
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Benson Martin
Marshall
E. G. Sandmeyer
Celty
James
Barbara Martin
Ohio
Ashland County
Clark County
Machood
Sarah G Donaldson
Martin
130Th Ilinois Infantry
Vicksburg
Louisiana
Camp Ford
Texas
Odd Fellows Fraternity
Archer
Grand Army of the Republic
California
Nancy Marley
Cleveland
Wm. T. Jr
Charles
Tulsa
Okla
Foster
Ifs
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Germany
Russia
Servia
Roumanis
Braga
Portugal
Montenegro
Christian Church
Patriotic
H.C. Bell
Runaway Team
Neckle
Evangelical Church
County School Notes
Harold Bright
Archie Marrs
Aden Newlin
Gladys Lee
Lillian Barbee
Ruth Lee
Alene Bennett
Gladys Lowery
Ruby Bennett
Raymond Finney
Lois Finney
Golda Barbese
Lee School
Parker
Oman Stanton
Lora Hutton
Mable Terrell
Lena Renner
Austin Parker
Briscoe
Franklin Grisamore
Tower
Ethel Reedy
Fenton Bell
Noble Green
Clinton Green
Margaret Foster
Fenton Foster
Pearl Shadley
Roy Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Belle Hilliard
Mary Johnson
Elsie Hight
Hattie Funk
Rose Green
Mable Hochs
Lincoln
Noble Cavolt
Ernest Maurer
Helen Maurer
Fenton Shirely
Opal Downey
Lenore Wernz
Mable Kendall
Roy Burkholder
Chloe Eliott
Tessie Setzer
Ebien May
Mable Hoseman
Greeta Albcorn
Francis Chenoweth
Thelma Brown
Catherine Gel
Edith Robinson
Leonard Collier
Grace Collier
Naomi Bohn
Emmett Tharp
Kenneth Collier
Edna Mundorf
Esther Cunningham
Eather Miller
Ruth Robinson
Ralph Taubeneck
George Beltz
Fairy Lichtenberger
Black Hawk
Dott Lichtenberger
Post-Grad
York
Nettie Gideon
Joe
Real Estate Transfera
Mary Morecraft
Lizzie Manharts
Tessie Manhartz
Gladys Prust
Mable Manhartz
Carrie Switzer
Les He Livix
Mable Poorman
Frances Mitchell
Helen Dickerson
Beulah Routhe
Firet
Ines Craumria
Olive Wright
Lieutenant Earl Mitchell
Marshall Boy
Ormiston
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