Pershing: From West Point Cadet to Major General Leader
A compact portrait traces John J. Pershing from his 1882 West Point graduation to his roles in Cuba the Philippines and Mindanao. It notes his nickname Black Jack his ascent under Roosevelt Wilson promotions and his leadership in Mexico and the department of the south after Funston’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Department of the South
Frederick Funston
Frederick Remington
Philippines
Laclede
Linn County
Wilson
Gumshoe
Army
Geronimo
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Gem Miles
Tenth Cavalry
San Juan
West Point
Spain
Cuba
el Ganey
McKinley
Capt
War Department
Sam
Mindanao
Obituary: Silas Noland of Kentucky Civil War veteran dies
Silas Noland born April 18 1834 Estes Co Kentucky died May 16 1917 after a long illness He served three years three months in the Civil War as a member of the 14th Indiana regiment He was married to Mrs Mary Robinson and had three children surviving with his widow Funeral services were at the family home four miles southeast of Marshall conducted by Rev B G Sandmeyer Burial followed in Marshall Cemetery Survived by his widow and children and brother to the last of his four brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Noland
John
Patsy Howell Noland
Estes Co
Kentucky
Mary Robinson
Noland
14Th Indiana Regiment
Chrisian Church
Marshall
B. G. Sandmeyer
Methodist Church
Lace And Lingerie Gowns In Vogue Of May Fashions
New York fashion notes praise lace and embroidery on white gowns with three figure prices for imported looks, but smart copies at modest cost. Hemstitching and smocking are machine done with color contrasts, sashes, belts, and velvet touches shaping the gowns and hats. The gingham parasol trend and Japanese style parasols are noted with Verona Clarke as a referenced figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Batiste
Bretelles
Valenciennes
Publication Notice in Illinois Chancery Case 1917
State of Illinois Clark County circuit court notices non resident defendants Bruce Hancock Fred Hancock and Elizabeth Perry in the Hancock Reeder vs Hancock case. Complainants filed bill May 14 1917 with summons returnable July 9 1917 at Marshall. Defendants must appear to avoid decree by default. May 14 1917. Jay Swern Clerk Everett Connelly Compt’s Sol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court
A. D
Lawrence Hancock
Zermiah Reeder
Bruce Hancock
Fred Hancock
Elizabeth Perry
Westfeld Building & Loan Association
Lawrence Rahmley
Said County
Fredancock
Elizabeth Perry Sha
Holden
Marshall
Illinois
Jay Swern
Everett Connelly
Appointment of B E B Hix as Chief Engineer at Alton Asylum
B EB Hix formerly of Marshall is named chief engineer for the new Alton asylum. The million dollar institution opens July 1 and he will supervise the entire mechanical department. Hix has served six years as operating engineer at Watertown state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. EB. Hix
Marshall
Asylum For the
Alton
Mr. Hix
Watertown State Hospital
A Satisfactory Teet
A humorous hometown note recalls a man seeking to marry a daughter. The old father tests patience and forbearance, the suitor replies with odd, confident boasts, and the blessing is finally given. The brief vignette showcases rustic wit and a playful marriage scene from a St. Louis publication.
Strike Ends as Government Seizes Moberly Shoe Factory
A four month strike by workers at a large shoe factory in Moberly Missouri ends as the national government takes control of the plant to produce shoes for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberly
Notice of Final Settlement in the Clark County Estate
State of Tlinois Clark County estate of Cary Marvin deceased. Heirs Alfred R Marvin Kate Darone Ivan Pyle Etta Harrington C D Harrington Maude Wilkin Dayne Harris Omer Keller notified that on Monday June 4, 1917 the executrix will present final report to the County Court at Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from further duties and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinois
Clark County
Cary Marvin
Alfred R. Marvin
Kate Darone
Ivan Pyle
Etta, Harrington
C. D. Harrington
Maude Wilkin
Dayne Harris
Omer Keller
County Court
Marshall, Dlinois
Hannah Marvin
Everett Connelly
Notice of Final Settlement Illinois Clark County Estate of Taylor Barbee
Final settlement filed by Floyd Barbee executor for the estate of Taylor Barbee deceased in Clark County Illinois. He asks the court to be discharged from further duties and administration and to report his acts and receipts, with a hearing at Marshall Illinois where heirs Mariah A Barbee Lizzie Lowry Dora Lowry Clark County attend if they wish to resist. Everett Connelly attorney. 20-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Illinois
Clark County
Taylor Barbee
Mariah A Barbee
Lizzie Lowry Dora Lowry
Clark
Barbee
Nancy Nay
Hughes
Sallie Goble
Marshall, Ilinois
Floyd Barbee
Everett Connelly
Turkey Run Bridge bid notice in Clark County Illinois
Public notice from the State Highway Commission solicits sealed bids for the Turkey Run Bridge in Casey township Clark County. Bids due June 7 1917 at Marshall courthouse. estimates 3082 cubic yards concrete 30660 pounds steel. project completion by September 1 1917. bond of 25000 required.
Notice to Contractors for Bridge Abutment Construction
Notice to contractors announced by Zane Arbuckle County Superintendent of Highways Marshall Illinois bids due 1:00 p.m. June 8 1917 at the courthouse for reinforced concrete abutment under the east end of the Last Hill bridge over the Auburn Branch in Anderson township Clark County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Arbuckle
Marshall
Court House
Auburn Branch
Anderson Township
Clark
County
Imnois
Bridge bid notice for Anderson township Illinois
On September 1 1917 bids are invited for concrete and reinforcement work with an engineer estimate of 270 dollars. Each bid must include a 25 dollar certified check to John Paddock chair of the Bridge Committee to ensure bond and contract within ten days. Bids opened and contract awarded as dated. committee may reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paddock
Burns Hurst
W A. Byram
Henry Miller
Newt. Brossman
G. J Boesinger
Anderson Township
Marshall
Illinois
Zane Arbuckle, Co
Executors Notice Estate of William T Martin Illinois
Executors Dulaney and Hamill announce they will appear at Clark County Court in Marshall for the July Term to adjust all claims against the estate. Creditors must attend and all debts must be paid promptly. Dated May 8, 194.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam T Martin
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Marshall
Francis
Cornwell
Susan F Berkley
Usan F. Berkley
County of
State of
Illinois
Court House
Np Marshall
Executor’s Notice and Sale In Clark County Illinois
Executor of Francis A Cornwell estate announces appearance in Clark County court Marshall for July term to settle claims and collect debts. Also notices a master's sale in Coles County Illinois of Clark County lands described by section and township with terms including cash and mortgage, bid procedures, and rent rights.
Guardian sale of minor's Clark County Illinois property
By decree of the County Court Walter Jones guardian of Nina Harold and Marian Jones minors offers the undivided one half interest in one acre located in the southeast quadrant of Section 15 Township 9 North Range 14 West Clark County Illinois. The sale is set for June 16 1917 at 2 pm at the east door of the Marshall Illinois courthouse with cash in hand as the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Coles County
Hafnois
James Allen Clarke
Violet Leona Clarke
Marshall
Clark
Ilinois
Towit
V I
Clarence W Hughes
Coles Co
Bryan H. Tivnen
Dlinons
Clark County
Said County
Walter Jones
Nina Jones
Harold Jones
Marian Jones
Soerron
Tit
Guardian
Harold and
Arthur Poorman
Alty
Misinois Clark county real estate suit to pay debts
Randolph Ferris as executor sues W H Harrison Catherine Hagis Bruce Fitch Grace Fitch Gould Mona Fitch John Greenlee Lewis Greenlee Rebecca Cheeks Mary Roderick and others in Clark County for an order to sell estate land in Section 20 Township 9 North Range 11 West totaling 160 acres plus a 0.5 acre parcel from Lot 12 to cover debts. Warning to defendants from Marshall court to appear June 4 1917 and plead or answer or face decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misinois
Clark County
Randolph Ferris
Sopronia Brooks
A. Harrison
W. H. Harrison
Catherine Hagis
William Harrison
Winona Dunnigan
Robert Harrison
Bruce Fitch
Grace Fitch Gould
Mona Fitch
Harrison Graveyard
Vorhees Crow
John Greenlee
Lewis Greenlee
William Greenlee
James Greenlee
Edward Cook
Robert Cook
John Brooks
James Brooks
Mary Slusser
Jane Burke
David Gideon
William Ogle
Joseph Brooks
W H. Harrison
Catheri Hagis
Rebecca Cheeks
Mary Rodrick
Oliver Greenlee
Ed Lacy
Alfred Lacy
George Lacy
Mont Lindley
Thomas Lindley
Alfred Lindley
Harriet Buckner
Robert Lacy
William Lacy
Samuel Lacy
Mary Callihan
Eliza Hogue
Olin Adney
Minute Adney
Mary Adney
Ralph Adney
W H Harrison
Mary Roderick
Monat Lindley
Harriet Wackner
Clark
Illinois
John Handy
Dent Handy
Marshall
W .H. Harrison
Olin Ad
Bill
Estate of Susan F Berkley Adams Notice
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Susan F Berkley in Clark County Illinois. The administrator will appear before the Clark County Court at the courthouse. Dated May 7, AD William T. Berkley administrator with will annexed. Arthur Poorman, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Berkley
Will
Arthur Poorman
Afty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Jack” Pershing
John J. Pershing
France
Col
Roosevelt
Gen. Pershing
Col. Roosevelt
Senate
Japan
United States
Eighth Brigade
Presidio
San Francisco
Helen
Anne
Margaret
Warren Pershing
Villa
Funston
San Antonio
Verona Clarke
Louis
NAVY
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Clifford Older
Springfield
Casey Township
DuPont
Vandalia
H. O Slusser
Harry McDaniel
J W. Price
Bridge Committee
Co. D. Callahan
Orville Arnold
BE. A. Rudy
Co. Supt Highways
Marshall, Inois
William T. Martin
Harrys B Dulaney
Mary P Hamill
W H Drewell
Guardian's Safe
Ferton
Graham & Snavely
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