Life in the trenches at Fort Myer and shelter warfare
The writer and Mrs. Bell tour Fort Myer trenches, observe the fort’s replica of France and Belgium trench systems, machine gun emplacements, and dugouts, and advise visitors to wear old clothing. The piece also notes a separate riot at a Potomac prison involving suffragists and a prison overseer, ending in a chaotic free-for-all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Myer
France
Belgium
Stella
Mrs. Bell
Fort Sheridan
Illinois
City
Potomac
Lucy Burns
Cameron
Washington
Luo Indy
Miss Burne
Schoolboy Fractures Knee In Darwin Yard Accident
Nine year old Clark Hall of Darwin fell on a brick pile in the school yard on Friday. The injury fractured a kneecap and he was rushed to a Terre Haute hospital where an operation was performed. Doctors warn he will probably be permanently crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hall
Darwin
Terre Haute
Exemptions Withdrawn Recall of Farm Workers
The local exemption board has instructions from Provost General Crowder to recall temporary exemptions granted to several men until December 1 due to farm work. They will be eligible for the next training camp draft, which will occur before December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Nervy Jap Acrobats at Community Fair This Week
Free open air entertainment twice daily by a Japanese acrobat and juggle act, including the "flying Jap" on a high wire. Gibler's Band from Mattoon will perform over three days. A children’s pageant, school entries, and a parade with Uncle Sam and the Kaiser are planned. Prizes in gold for oldest resident and longest county resident. Concessions inquiries to Ben T. Baird. Exhibitor names due Oct 16. exhibits due Oct 18 by noon. sewing Friday morning and cooking contests Friday afternoon focusing on meat substitutes and bread recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibler’s
Mattoon
Red Cross
Sassafras
Reaper
Rabbit Ridge
Spiketown
Kohl
Stringtown
Hatton
Blackhawk
Betsy Ross
Mozart
Marquette
Fishback
Washington
Delaware
Oak Grove
Columbus
Court of
Spain
Stump
Sam
Kaiser
Red Men
Ben T. Baird
Household Science Department
Lucile Ralston
New Petit Jury Named for November Term
The circuit court November term petit jury was drawn Thursday listing panel members from Anderson township including Curt Gard Al va Liggett Casey Sam Swim Darwin Ira Hunt Emmett Clough Dol son W P Fitzgarrard Douglas Phillip Hutson Johnson Clifford Hogue Marshall Rice Peck Robert Scholfield J E Dawson Edwin Clapper Sam Umbarger Frank Stewart W C Bilankenbeker Daniel Neff Melroge Edward Nidey Albert Wright Idadell Bartlet Oranges A J Fortney Parker T AL Tegan Martin Sinclair Wabash Louis Kendall John McGee John Alvah John Schumaker Westfield Odie Lewis Glen Hall York Jamee Baber Chas William scan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Township
Curt Gard
Alva
Liggett
Casey
Sam Swim
Darwin
Ira Hunt
Emmett Clough
Dolson
W. P. Fitzgarrard
Douglas
Phillip Hutson
Johnson
Clifford Hogue
Marshall
Rice Peck
Robert Scholfield
J. E. Dawson
Edwin Clapper
Sam Umbarger
Frank Stewart
W. C. Bilankenbeker
Daniel Ne
How Soldiers Live at Jefferson Barracks Life in Camp Explained
Charles Blundell recounts life at Jefferson Barracks including mess hall routines and vaccinations. He describes meals for 2560 men, duties washing dishes, church, and YMCA social nights while noting shared hardships and camaraderie. Also reports local automobile accidents and a fund drive with donations and records for soldiers.
Fatally Shocked City Plant Manager Dies on Job
George Taubeneck, manager of the city light and water plants, was killed while wiring a new electric pole near Mayor Gewis residence. He touched a 2000 volt live feed at the transformer, dying instantly. Taubeneck, born Sept 1, 1883, Marshall, married Grace Travioli, had served sixteen years with the city, eight as Highland water-works head. Survived by wife, parents, brother Carl V Taubenek, and sister Mrs. Robert Funneral. Funeral at family home. interment in city cemetery. Knights of Pythias and Masons conducted rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taubeneck
William Rapson
Gewis
George Simon Taubeneck
Carl Emil ud-Marie Taubeneck
Lower Wabash Township
Wm. Buehler
Marshall
Marshall High School
Grace Travioli
Carl V. Taubeneck
Robert Taylor
I. E. Lee
Pythias
Postage Rates Increased and Red Cross Notices
Postmasters must collect 3 cents per ounce on letters and first class mail after November 2, with 2 cents for drop letters. Postcards require prepayment of 2 cents. 1 cent prepaid cards must bear an extra stamp. Red Cross announces a Community Fair lunch counter, knit kits for soldiers, and requests for cake, pie, and funds. Volunteers named include Mrs. H. M. Dewey, Mrs. C. C. Carroll, and several local women coordinating comfort kits and knitting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Red Cross Society
H. M. Dewey
C. C. Carroll
Red Cross
Amy
Dulaney
Alma An Hester Shipa
Florence Hodge
Helen Scott
Ruby Rose
Minnie and
Kathryn Keifer
Frank McKeen
Red Cross Chapter
National Proposition on Hard Road Bonds
A national proposition offers Clark county two thirds of the main road cost with the State Highway Commission and federal partnership. The plan, described as a major gift to the county, asks supporters to back the bonds while opponents are questioned. Meanwhile Company A of the 6th regiment from Casey, 108 strong, departed for the training camp at Houston, Texas in high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Clark County
State Highway Commission
Casey
Flouston
Yeargin and Norris Marry in St Louis Ceremony
Announcement announces the marriage of Miss Margaret Yeargin of Elbridge to Logan Norris of Oliver. The ceremony occurred in St Louis about two weeks ago with both families noted in the pair's union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Yeargin
Everett Yeargin
Elbridge
Logan Norris
Oliver
St. Louis
Marrying Justice Busy Esquire Craig officiates three weddings
Esquire Craig married three couples in recent days. On October 4 Archie O. Craig and Elsa C. Bennett of Martinsville tied the knot, October 6 Forest W. Baker and Mary E. Myles of Darwin wed, and October 7 Walter Smith and Gertrude Wyrick of Wabash Township joined in matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire Craig
Archie O. Craig
Elsa C. Bennett
Martinsville
Forest W. Baker
Mary E. Myles
Darwin
Walter Smith
Gertrude Wyrick
Wabash Township
County School Notes and Local Obituary Update
County schools report strong interest and an efficient staff aided by an up to date board. The board approved paying teachers for attendance at Institute and the twenty day month creating nine pay days per year. Miss Florence Liggett notes a good Wabash Teachers Section meeting while Marshall Section was smaller. The Pension Board released its first report listing participants. An upcoming teachers exam will be held in Marshall on Nov 8 and 9 with age 17 allowed to test but not cert until 18. Local writer Taubeneck from Downs praises Marshall work. Annie Spais Merwin of Manito will teach at October Institute. Disappointment at not obtaining Dr Harry G Paul for high school. Reminders for Charleston meeting with special train from Paris. Mary Alice Weaver Neal born Oct 25 1854 at Darwin died Oct 1 1917 married to J N Weaver Sept 29 1870. Ten children survived along with ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Surviving siblings and an uncle noted. Funeral services held Oct 4 conducted by Rev G W Hamand at Marshall M E church with interment in Livingston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Fuller
Westfield City Schools
Institute
Florence Liggett
Wabash
Marshall
Pension Board
Fannie Andrews
Henry Bowman
Mary Carr
Bertha Graham
Elma Kelly
John M. Persho
Alvan Smith
Nellie Stephenson
L. A. Wallace
Anna English
Taubeneck
Downs, NL
Gene
Black Dirt Belt
Annie Spais Merwin
Manito
Ill
Ilinois
Harry G. Paul
State University
Charleston Friady
Paris
James
Mary Alice
Rufus
Lucinda Neal
Darwin
J. N. Weaver
Etta Fairerief
Fred Weaver
New St. Bernice
Ind
Philip Weaver
Custer City
Oklo
Mamie Hogue
West Terre Haute
Edna
Lulu
Burton Neal
St. Louis
Joseph Neal
Lansing
Aich
Wallace Neal
Buffalo
William Neal
Ellwood
Lafayette Neal
War bond meeting urged county rally in Casey
Mr White of Chicago in charge of the Liberty Loan for Clark Edgar Coles and Cumberland counties convened bankers and businessmen at Casey to organize district teams. County chairman Harry B. Dulaney and Casey secretary J. E. Turner were appointed. Public meeting heard addresses by Judges Snavely and Connelly. Bond issue aimed at five billion dollars with Clark County quota $730,800 and Chicago district $180,950,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couunty
J. E. Turner
Casey
Marshall
Sol Handy
Martinsville
Benj. Bennett
Dont Young
Westfield
W. H. Drewell
West Union
BE. A. Snyder
Eerty
M. E
Snavely
Connelly
Chicago
Federal Reserve District
Clark County
Campaen
France
Chetroni
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Bell
WII
Petit Jury
Charles Blundell
E. M. Duncan
Jefferson Barracks
Mess Hall
Dick White
Charles Trefz
Don Medsker
Camp Taylor
Matinee Musical Club
John Weir
Dr. L. J. Weir
H. R. Smavely
Fred Gorham
Pearl Lee Ou
Bo Lloyd Pulver
Big Four
Jay Swern
Dewey & Co
Express
J. K. Kerr
Pat Foley
Ramesberger
South Sixth Street
Will Garwood
Garwood
Thomas Griffin
Terre Hauts
Strort
Albert, Sockler
Detroit
Mich
Justice
County School Notes
Harold Bright
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