War and Earthquakes in Glendale California War News and Weather Reflections
In Glendale California in May summer heat rises with 90s days and cool nights. The writer notes fresh potatoes radishes and upcoming corn while recounting personal visits to Nellie Sharp and D O Martin injured in a streetcar accident. He critiques war reporting questions Germany’s manpower and supply claims and cites Mr Bell’s war articles and perplexing printer forecasts.
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Glendale
Calif
Draft Board Prepares 34 Men for May Camp Gordon Call
The focal registration board received orders to prepare 34 men to meet the next draft. They will be sent to the training camp within the five day period May 25 to 30. The queen to be sent has not yet been selected. These men will depart for Camp Gordon in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Focal Registration Board
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Librarian Wanted as Library Seeks New Manager
Applications for the public library manager post are invited by the library board as the present librarian resigns. The library reports strong interest with about 1100 books borrowed each month and over 800 borrowers’ cards issued. A monthly shipment of new books arrives.
Recruits at Camp Dix Report Comfortable Training
Henry Abel describes two weeks at Camp Dix noting early arrival, medical vaccine, and hospital stay. Recruits began six mile hikes and active training with ample amusements including baseball and football. The YMCA provides good entertainment for the troops.
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Henry Abel
Camp Dix
YMCA
High School Boards Reject Consolidation Plan
The eleven jury like members debate school management and agree for harmony and economy, but one member opposes consolidation. It is decided not to merge the local schools now and keep two separate administrations.
Birth and death notice for Mrs Alice Williams Phillips
Alice Williams Phillips born in Andrew County Missouri September 12 1881 died April 6 1918 She joined the Christian church in youth and led a Christian life She married Thurman A Phillips January 24 1906 in Terre Haute She leaves a mother and father Augustus and Mrs Williams of North Fifth Terre Haute Her last illness tested her character and devotion to family and friends leaving memories of love and tenderness
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Alice Williams Phillips
Andrew County
Christian Church
Lfe
Thurman A Phillips
Terre Haute
Augustus Williams
North 5Th Street
Clark County Centennial Set for Marshall Celebration
Clark county plans a three day Illinois Centennial event in Marshall on August 29 30 and 31. The Marshall Community Club organized under the State Centennial Commission will supervise activities. A free outdoor exhibition and other events are planned with committees finalizing details.
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Clark County
Marshall
Marshall Community Club
State Centennial Commission
Centennial Commission
Savings Stamps Drive Urges Definite Purchases This Year
War Savings Stamp week urges every person to pledge a definite amount to buy. Buyable from 25 cents to 1000 dollars, with cards delivered by mail or carriers. Read the card, write the amount you will buy this year, sign, and mail to the post office. Do not delay or refuse. support the war effort now.
The Greatest Appeal For Red Cross War Fund
In the week May 20 to 27 the Marshall Chapter of the American Red Cross asks Clark County residents to donate and volunteer to raise a 7000 total for wounded soldiers overseas. A returned Canadian soldier will speak at 2 30 pm next Saturday in the courthouse square Marshall urging every man woman and child to attend and learn first hand about conditions in Europe.
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Clark County
Marshall Chapter
The
American Red Cross
Anderson Township
Darwin
Douglas Township
Marshall Township
Melrose Township
Wabash Township
York Township
Europe
Court House Square
Marshall
Battle Front
Allied air control and German move near Moscow cited
Western front activity is limited to trench raids while Germany masss troops for a new push. Allied leaders claim air superiority after killing 70 German aviators since the last major drive. The Overman bill to reorganize government passes the House 295 to 2. James Gordon Bennett dies in Nice. News notes include mutiny rumors and first U S airmail service begins Washington to New York.
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Germany
Russia
Moscow
James Gordon H Bennett
New York Herald
Nice
Prince
Henry M Stanley
Africa
Europe
Washington
New York
Death of Jesse A Veach Former Clarksville Resident
Jesse A Veach died last Tuesday in Rogers Arkansas after a long illness. The body was returned to Clarksville where funeral services were held Friday at the Baptist church conducted by Rev J S O Neal. Born April 8 1892 in this county he was the son of B F Veach. He was a 12 year member of the Christian church and is survived by his father four sisters one brother and many other relatives and friends.
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D. O Martin
Myrtle Hamill
Martin
Fred
Lillie
Los Angeles Times
Alles
Bell
World's War News Center
Herald
England
France
Germany
Jowebb
Jesse A Veach
Rogers
Ark
Baptist
Clarksville
J S O'Neal
B F Veach
This County
Arkansas
The
Christian Church
Mrs Sarah Doll Widow of Levi Doll Dies at 80
Mrs Sarah Doll widow of the late Levi Doll died Wednesday at her home north of Livingston after a long illness at age eighty. She leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Friday at the family residence conducted by Rev G. Craig and interment followed at the cemetery.
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Sarah Doll
Levi Doll
Livingston
Rov
Jd G. Craig
Hivingsiou
County Graduation Notes With Diplomas And Promotions
The county lists numerous graduates receiving diplomas and promotions from Westfield and surrounding districts. Names include Harry Stewart Jessie Jackson Sarah Norton Tillie France Garnet Thompson Alfred Ware Fred Evans Marie Evans Icely Nidey Fern Nidey Melrose And many others with a final note urging corrections to the superintendent if any name is missing.
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County
Marshall
Harry Stewart
Jessie Jackson
Sarah Norton
Harry McCarty
Edna Fox
Marie Dawson
Harry Murphy
Alva Morgan
Cecile Babcock Melrose
Tillie France
Garnet Thompson
Alfred Ware
Fred Evans
Marie Evans
Icely Nidey
Fern Nidey
Ethel Harrison
Golda Shotwell
Margaret Lindley
Irene Kelly
Olive France
Sylvia Wright
Emma Rockwell
Belmont Skilman
Marie Drummond Everett Connelly
Glenn Pendleton
Easter Eliott
Ina Harrison
Fannie Elliott
Parker
Howard Huston
Robert Phillips
Floyd Sheaks
Atlen Connelly
Lena Renner
Loren Neil
Lillian Neil
Vera Knight
York
Helen Dickerson
Frances Mitchell
Mabel Poorman
Foster Whitlock
Conrad Livix
Leslie Manhart
Lizzie Manhart
Carrie Swirtzer
Gladys Prust
Esther Cline
Read Gideon
Frances Strader
Arion
Alfreda Rider
Lewis Duncan
Harold Eserhart
William Strader
Inez Spell Bring Grace Luther
Melissa Gobel
Pansy Melten
Bilen Luther
Charlotte Stewart
Rex Weeson
Lolita Waldrip
Westfield Public Schools
Marshall Harry Stewart
Melrose
Warie Evans
Orang
Matte Drummond Parker
Loren New York
Helen Dudles
Wabash
Stella Walliams
Gladys Sidich
Roy Beltz
Olive Wright
Westtild Rasmoud Kinnes
Jesse Davis Davis
Janes We Norv
Navy Seeks Gasoline Motor Mechanics For Aviation Duty
The navy calls for men with gasoline engine experience to serve as aviation motor mechanics. Duties include upkeep and overhaul of aircraft motors. enlistment pays 3260 per month with schooling in ignition lubrication and general upkeep. After course completion, rated second class machinists mate at 5550 monthly. Need employer credentials for the higher rate. age 21 to 34. apply at Navy Recruiting Station Champaign Illinois.
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Navy
Matest Aviation
Navy Recruiting Station
Champaign
Ill
Elizabeth Cox Hall obituary in Marshall Indiana district
Elizabeth Cox Hall born in Edgar county spent her life in the Marshall area. She was married four times to Mapes, Keefer Rhoads, Joseph Rhoads, and Isaiah Hall. Survived by three sons Lawrence Rhoads Willis Rhoads Jacob Rhoads and five daughters Mary Benson Milgs Pulver Deen Hsuk Charles English and others. Funeral services set for tomorrow with interment Forsythe cemetery.
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Isaiah Hall
Elizabeth Hall
Marshall
Forsythe
Elizabeth Cox
Edgar County
Mapes
Keefer Rhoads
Joseph Rhoads
Isaiah ‘Hall
Lawrence Rhoads
Wabash Township
Willis Rhoads
Iowa
Jacob Rhoads
Butte, Mont
Hirs
Mary Benson
Oklahoma
Milgs Pulver
Upton, Wye
Five Men Sent to Camp at Ft Thomas Ky
A contingent of five recruits was sent to Ft Thomas Kentucky on Friday. The men named are Earl Smith of Casey Wallace Sweitzer Charles Hughes Don Jones of Wabash township and Frank Schwartz of Dolson.
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Ft Thomas
Earl Smith
Casey
Wallace Sweitzer
Charles Hughes
Don Jones
Wabash Township
Frank Schwartz
Dolson
Connelly-Douglas Wedding in Broken Arrow
W W Connelly of Broken Arrow Oklahoma wed Miss Mae Douglas of the same city last week. The ceremony was held at the Presbyterian church in Broken Arrow and the groom is a brother of Judge Connelly of Marshall.
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W W Connelly
Broken Arrow
Oklo
Judge Connelly
Marshall
Mae Douglas
Presbyterian Church
Memorial Day Sermon and Decoration Day Plans
Rev C R Dierlamm will preach the annual memorial sermon at the Congregational church on Sunday May 26. Decoration Day address by Rev J W Richards likely at the Pythian Theater. Arrangements committee includes Ben T Baird J R Burnett and Lloyd Pulver. Finance committee comprises Foster Martin O A Keiser and Louis Doll. W R C and D A R will handle flowers and decor. Flowers should be brought to City Hall on May 29 afternoon.
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C R. Dierlamm
Congregational Church
J. W Richards
Pythian Theater
Ben T Baird
J R. Burnett
Lloyd Pulver
Foster Martin
O A Keiser
Louiis Doll
W R.C
City Hall
Mysterious Death of Young Farmer Near Oliver
The body of Otto Walls, 35, was found Thursday afternoon in a field near his home north of Oliver with a rifle by his side. Officials suggest accidental death as he reportedly went out with a gun to shoot a hawk. He was formerly married and divorced. they have a six year old child.
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Otto Walls
Eld
Oliver
Real Estate Transfers in Marshall Area Listings
Saloma Lilly admx sells lot 12 and part 13 S Archers to Elza Cress ner in Marshall for 938 dollars. Le s i E Staley sells 7S acres 15 22 to Wall Orrell for 5914 dollars. Opal Cochonour sells to same buyer various lots and parcels dated 15 9 14 3175. Henry strohm sells two lots Hulls ad West Union for 1. Amos Bean sells pt sw sow SLI 1) for 1400 dollars. G W Callahan sells to Wm Howard area NW SW Ja 14 for 1 don. Sinclair sells to Grover Ntever. FA S Cochonours wrote an IDT. Blach sells to Vuna Dh Tatra near Marshals Soon.
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Saloma Lilly Admx
Elza Cressner
Archers
Ty Marshall
Les i E Staley
Wall
Orrell
Sao
Opal Cochonour
Same
Henry Strohm
Addie Craig
Hulls
West Union
Amos Bean
Bruce
T'ugh Hettee
Callahan
Howard
Sinclair
Grover
Cochonours
Sunday School Convention program notes
The Lea Sunday School Convention outlines sessions led by Mary Lesson Taught and speakers including Rev Mr Fellers and A L Ruffner. It covers topics on devotion, Palestine maps, and duties of pastors, with officers Grant Crumlin and Harry Matthews coordinating. High School notes mention University of Illinois credits for shorthand, typewriting, and commercial arithmetic.
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Mary
John i
Bo Anderson
Mr Johnson
Dan Beltz
Rice Walliams
Palestine
JoWo Adams
Mr Fellers
Finkbiner
Grant Crumlin
Harry Matthews
Ready for Mackensen in the Great American War
A wartime reader essay lauds Mackensen as a feared commander but argues Allied forces will face real soldiers in France and Belgium. The piece urges destroying the Hohenzollern dynasty and Prussian autocracy, asserting ultimate Allied victory and American glory when troops return home.
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Belgium
France
Wil
Mark Tee
Frans
Eriin
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California
Nellie Sharp
Jacob Sharp
Martinsville
Emanuel Claypool
Nellie
Berta Lved
Claypools
Alice Phillips
War Fund For Red Cross
Late Telegraphic News
County School Notes
Harold Bright
Lea
Bethedete
Wootownstap
University of
Ilinois
Frank Archer
Edwin Arford
Grendel Bennett
Margaret Cole
Miriam Cole
Amy Davison
Edna Hall
Hubert Hall
Bess Holaday
John Hollenbeck
Lu Holler
Maude Lewis
Fred Meehling
Ralph Morgan
Bess Randall
Isabelle Robinson
John Scholfield
Leland She2mzucker
Alice Statsler
Vern Steals
Vivian Sullias
Balbertsa Trriuvan
Mackensen
Serbia
I- 45
Mack
Rea
Servia
Rumania
Rhine
Chicago
Illinois
Northwest
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