Washington Ends Alcohol Rule With Night of Revelry
In Washington on October 31 the capital marked the abdication of alcohol at midnight. Crowds crowded Pennsylvania Avenue and surrounding streets as saloons closed or converted to new businesses. Few arrests were made, prices for whisky rose, and many saloon-keepers welcomed the shift to dry days, with one veteran owner finally expressing readiness to quit the trade.
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Washington
D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Navy Yard
White House
Mrs. Bell
Healy
Thant
7Th and
Penn
Avenue
A Wanderer Returns From Eight Years Abroad
George Lake visits his parents after about eight years away. He served in the U S infantry for three years, then cavalry for a year and a half, participated in the Mexican trouble, joined the navy and now serves as a seaman on the cruiser Charleston. He traveled to France with his ship as part of the troopship convoy and says he could share many interesting wartime facts if allowed.
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George Lake
U. S Infantry
Cavalry
Navy
Charleston
France
Y M C A Rally Urges War Support and Prohibition Talk
A wartime appeal calls for a Liberty Loan and YMCA drive totaling 35 million dollars to aid soldiers and camps. The author criticizes alcohol sales in Washington, praises prohibition effects on the local Black community, and condemns suffrage advocates near the White House.
Evangelical Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Marshall S S at 9 45 a m Wednesday evening prayer meeting Grand Turn S S 9 45 a m Preaching 7 30 p m by Rev John Craig Big Creek S S 9 45 a m AE 10 30 preaching by Rev John Craig
Addresses Sought for DAR Christmas Cheer Packages
The Walter Burdick Chapter DAR asks Clark County relatives or friends to send the addresses of men who have enlisted so Christmas Cheer packages can be mailed. Mrs Jayne B Kerr Mrs Corey Bryan and Mrs W A Vaughan are handling the drive.
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Walter Burdick
Clark County
Jayne B. Kerr
Corey Bryan
W. A. Vaughan
Dear Old Lunnan Owen Foster Letter From London Front
Casey resident Owen C Foster of Marshall High School now serves in the medical department of the army with American troops in London. He recalls sea passage to Liverpool, air raids, English life, and the American club, noting missions, shortages, women working, and the need for casualty lists as U boats threaten.
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Owen Foster
Casey
The
Marshall High School
Medical Department
Army
London
William Low
Thames
France
Liverpool
Atlantic
Northern
Ireland
Scotland
Mann
England
Ondon
Marshall
Registration for Women Joins Defense Effort
Three hundred twenty two women registered last week at Marshall for duty with the Women's Council of Defense, signaling active community support and mobilization during wartime.
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Marshall
The
Women's Council of Defense
Red Cross Activities at Marshall Chapter Annual Meeting
At the Marshall Chapter annual meeting on October 31 the secretary reports 759 annual members and 31 subscribing members sent to national headquarters, with $426. West Union branch lists 310 annual members and 1q subscribing members and 3 contributing members, $185 sent to national headquarters. Twenty five Martinsville members were turned back, net membership 1092. Total money handled by the chapter is $2,427.57, remitted to national headquarters $611, total receipts of treasurer $1,816.57. Marshall Chapter received funds for Livingston cyclone relief $650.86, campaign fund $431.76, lunch counter affair $197.87, 70 local proportion $395, contributions to war relief fund $161.09. Funds raised for Tisingston storm relief $? Bandages and supplies valued $125. To Wm Medoo, treasurer. Cash on hand $420.40. Prof Harold Bright, Marshall Chapter delegate to Central Division Conference at Chicago November 7 and 8. Reports emphasize enthusiastic meeting and travel plans for other chapters. Donations of the week True Booth $210 anonymous $100 Sassafras School $1500. New members listed include Helen Weaver, Norma Weaver, Mrs Mary Crossley, Mrs McDIL Neal, Elsie Eggebrecht, Mrs Mary Guinnip, Mrs John McCauley, Mrs Walker Spotts, Mrs Catherine McCrea, Don Winterrowd, Reginald Coyle, Henry Musselman, Mrs Grace Taubeneck, Mrs Clint Clatfelter. Total to date 1125.
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Marshall
West Union
Martinsville
National
Livingston
General Fund For War Relief
Tisingston
Warn
Hinch
Express
Merdentals
Wm Medoo
Harold Briggh
Central Division
Chrage
Clark Sooty
Bright
Messene
Towne Te Marshal
True Booth
Sassafrase School
Helen Weaver
Norma Weaver
Viary Crossley
McDil Neal
Elsie Eggebrecht
Mary Guinnip
John McCau
Praise for Judge Brewer Gains Local Attention
The Danville Commercial News lauds Judge Walter Brewer for a tough stance against law breakers. It recalls a spring case where he jailed a suspect rather than accept a minimum fine. The piece credits Brewer with strengthening the state attorney's crusade against vice and crime and earning broad civic support.
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Danville Commercial News
Walter Brewer
Brewer
Women’s Committee Registers 350 For Defense Council
The Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense registered over 350 women last week. Additional registrations are invited before November 18, with officers listed for contact: Chairman Mrs Lola Schwanecke, Vice Chairman Mrs Sol Handy, Secretary Mrs Jayne B Kerr, Treasurer Miss Margaret Le Gora. Boys volunteered to distribute dodgers showing young American spirit. helpers included Ted Pur due, Duncan Schwanecke, Tarquin Bennett, Ralph Bartlett, and James Dorville.
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Womans Council of Defence
Council of National Defense
Lola Schwanecke
Sol Handy
Jayne B Kerr
Margaret le Gora
Ted Purdue
Duncan Schwanecke
Tarquin Bennett
Ralph Bartlett
James Dorville
Masonic Notice Special Meeting This Evening
Ail Master Masons are invited to a special meeting at 7 30 PM this evening. W T Pratt Worshipful Master B Smith Secretary announce details.
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W. T. Pratt
Smith
Mrs Lee W Fredregill Dies in Everett Washington
The death of Mrs Lee W Fredregill occurred Thursday in Everett Washington. The body was brought to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Ashworth north of Marshall for funeral services.
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Lee W. Fredregill
Everett
Wash
John Ashworth
Marshall
Change in Bank Force at Marshall State Bank
Melvin Behner resigns from the Marshall State Bank and leaves for farming. Ben T. Baird will assume the bank position. Mr Baird is noted as a progressive local businessman and successful merchant.
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Melvin Behner
Marshall State Bank
Ben T. Baird
Mr Baird
Death of an Old Soldier James B McIntyre
James B. McIntyre died Monday in Danville after a long illness from cancer. His body was brought to the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Redifer in town today with funeral arrangements not announced.
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James B. McIntyre
Danville
Charles Redifer
Country Home Burned In Lower Wabash Township
The farm residence of William R Pine in Lower Wabash township was destroyed by fire on Friday afternoon. Officials say a defective flue caused the blaze. Loss estimated around $2,000 with Soco Insurance coverage.
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William R Pine
Wabash Township
Soco Insurance
Pete Pearce Birthday Fete At Alderseat Township
A birthday celebration for Pete Pearce was held at his home in Alderseat township. Guests enjoyed welled baskets and a sumptuous repast then played outdoor games. Music on organ violin and a phonograph entertained the crowd before goodbyes.
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Peter Pearce
Alderseat Township
Pete’s
Auto Wrecks Saloon Front In Morning Mishap
William Bloodworth of Martinsville parked in front of the Linton saloon on Wabasa arena and reversed into the building. The six cylinder car climbed the curb and ploughed through the front. occupants fled as timber and glass cracked but no one was hurt. The car sustained no damage.
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William Bloodworth
Martinsville
Wabasa Arena
Bloodworth
Terre Traute Tribune
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Local Notices
Transfers include Jess Talkington to W W Welsh and others. Nathan M Ely to Augustus O Lamb din w lots 3 and 4. E C Blankenbeker to Sarah M Cox sw nw 30-9-13. Roy M Goodwin to Elda Mumford. Jess C Blankenbeker to Alice Slozn. A B Dasbaugh to Myron Snyder. Amounts range from 1500 to 3600 with various parcel descriptions and dates in 1913.
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Jess Talkington
Welsh
E S Pottary
Lavina S$ Miler
F Kimler
Homer R Johnson
Nathan M Ely
Augustus O Lambdin
Cig
Marshall
C Blankenbeker
Sarah M Cox
W.M . Vaughn
W’ K McDaniel
Orly Martinsville
EK McDaniel
Alpheus Moore
Purdunn
B. F. Johnson
Archer
Roy M Goodwin
Elda Mumford
Perry
Casey
Jess C Blankenbeker
Alice Slozn
Lafferty
Martinsville
A. EB
School Music Recitals At Public Schools Promoted
Through H M Dewey support a Brunswick Machine and records the school recitals provided for students featured artist records and remarks. The program will be permanent and expanded inviting parents and the public to attend monthly sessions at North Side School 10 30 am and South Side School 2 30 pm. Supervisor Fenton R Mathews urges attendance to become acquainted with school affairs.
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H. M. Dewey
Brunswick
Herchazaoes
North Side School
South Side School
Death of Rev Suyer Buyer Ends 23 Years in Ministry
Rev J L Buyer died after paralytic strokes during a revival at Marshall Circuit. Born May 21 1860 in Louisville he served in multiple Indiana and Kentucky churches, was licensed in 1895 and ordained in 1899. Survived by widow Christina Bossart eight children two grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral in Evangelical church and burial in Berne Indiana.
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J L. Buyer
Evangelical Church
W. W Baumgartner
Berne
Ind
Joseph L
Jacob
Katharine Buyer
Louisville
Zion Church of the Ev. Association
M. E. Church
Trinity Church
S. S
Indiana Conference
Marshall Circuit
Christ
Enterprise
Rockport
Mt Carmel
Bunker Trill
Celina
San Pierre
Conference
Brethren
Cou'a
Marshall Triumphs Over Lawrenceville 34 to 30
Marshall won to reclaim the goal from Lawrenceville last Saturday with a 34 to 30 score. Ferris scored two touchdowns Mount added one Bennett kicked four goals Hollenbeck and Clarke were noted injuries. The squad heads to Brazil for a week of intense training and a second test is planned for more practice.
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Marshall
Lawrenceville
Ferris
Bennett
Hollenbeck
Robert Clarke
Brazil
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Red Cross
Y.M.C. A
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H. GC. Bent
Old Lunnan
Owen C. Foster
Adastral House
Victoria Embankment
Judge Brewer
Mr. Lee W Fredregill
Fsreal Estate
Fenton R. Mathews
Muale
Rev
Suyer
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