President Wilson rejects German peace terms and demands lasting victory
The president declares no armistice while German forces persist in unlawful warfare and devastation. He states allies will demand unconditional safeguards and continued military supremacy, with a separate reply planned for Austria-Hungary.
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Wilson
America
Reichstag
United States of America
Congress of the
United States
Germany
Flanders
France
Mount Vernon
Austria-Hungary
Soldier Lloyd Lingafelter Reported Busy Under Fire
Mrs. R Lingafelter of Martinsville received a letter from her son Lloyd in France saying he feels fine but is very busy. He reports driving an ambulance through danger to reach wounded soldiers and that burning shells no longer excite him.
Death of a Former Resident James C Dever
James C Dever a native of Marshall died October 6 at his home after a lengthy illness from a complication of diseases He was 60 and survived by his wife and three children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Dever
Marshall
Fiscator
Fire Destroys Walnut Prairie Farm House
A large Walnut Prairie farm house on the J. W. Good property, occupied by his son, burned to the ground Saturday night. The structure, built of walnut and poplar lumber, was described as a rare example of its kind in recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Good
Walnut Prairie
Death notices and influenza epidemic sweep local area
Richard Shotts of Anderson township reports the death in France of his son George A. on September 27 from pneumonia after entering service last summer and being sent to Camp Gordon May 27. Mrs Ella Cummins dies at 43 at her home near West Union from fatty degeneration of the heart. The influenza outbreak affects the region with four pneumonia deaths and prominent illness at Camp Gordon and Camp Dix. schools close for the week with no quarantine.
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Richard Shotts
Anderson ‘Township
France
George A
Camp Gordon
Cecil Elliott
Harry Handy
Otto Amacher
Fred Hewitt
Harry Finkbiner
Don English
Camp Dix
Langley Field mechanic hopes to fly bombs over Berlin
James Layton writes from Langley Flying Field Virginia that he began as a mechanic and advanced to installing wireless systems in airplanes. He now operates them and says his duties frequently call him into the air. He adds he hopes to carry bombs someday and launch them over Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Layton
Langley Flying Field
Berlin
Letters From France Describe Frontline Battles and Hospital Stay
Master George Taubeneck shares an eye treatment in a French hospital and a move to a classification camp while John B. Fox of the 38th Infantry recounts frontline service from July 17 to August 11, the Mare retreat, and constant shell and air danger. Fox notes wounds, heavy German artillery, and duty shifts with daily kitchen work supporting 3200 men.
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George Taubeneck
John B. Fox
38Th Infantry
France
Mare
U. S
England
Local draft calls 65 men for Camp Greenleaf from Class One
The draft board orders 65 men entrained for Camp Greenleaf in Ga from Oct 21 to 25. They come from Class One of June and August registrations. Six men were sent to Chicago University for gunsmith and mechanical training.
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Camp Greenleaf
Lytle
Chicago University
Pierce Marrs
Nat Fitzgerald
Roy Fox
Dolson Township
Arthur E. Miller
Ralph E. Morgan
Marshall
Earl Tomberin
Westfield
Christmas Boxes for Soldiers Misunderstanding Clarified
The Red Cross does not supply gifts. it provides empty packing boxes. The local chapter offers boxes to those who apply. Applications due by November 2 and boxes must be mailed by November 15 to soldiers. Apply to Miss Nellie Stephenson, Marshall.
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T. M. Thornsburg
Marshall
Hattie Lee
Merrick Cox
Elmer Fawley
Frank Radeski
Mary Green
Otho Tibbs
Anna Baird
Kate Delaney
Will Delaney
Red Cross
Ross Holler
Rabbit Ridge District
Frank Hollingsworth
CG. L. Parsons
Purdun
Nellie Stephenson
Death of Mrs Lemuel Daily Near Oliver
Mrs Lemuel Daily died Friday at her home near Oliver after a two year illness from Brights disease. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Oliver church and burial followed in Forsythe cemetery. She was 48 and survived by her husband and five children.
First Victim of Influenza Dies at 52 in City
Albert Croll, age 52, died Sunday of pneumonia following influenza at the home of his employer Edward Renner. Funeral services were held at Mr. Renner's home with burial in the city cemetery. Croll was unmarried. The notice adds a discouraging note about American agriculture and work prospects.
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Albert Croll
Edward Renner
Crlp
Renner
Mr. Croll
County Leads on Liberty Loan Drive in Clark County
County Chairman Robertson reports strong progress with about 90 percent of the quota subscribed. Earnest workers hold nightly district school meetings to urge bonds and support victory over Germany. Citizens are urged to buy again if already at their limit and contribute to the government effort.
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Robertson
Liberty Loan
Clark County
Wison
Influenza Warning From Illinois Public Health
The Illinois State Department of Public Health urges calm and practical measures. Do not visit the sick, avoid crowds and dusty places, and live openly with adequate rest and warmth. Seek a doctor if ill, report suspected cases, and disinfect sneezing and coughing with cloths that are burned.
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Illinois State Department of Public Health
Congregational Church Announces Scout Event and Sermons
The Congregational Church invites all town boys and parents to hear Terre Haute Scout Executive George S. Wyckoff and a Scout singer Friday night at 8. A hike and Scout dinner follow Saturday at 9 am. Sunday services proceed as usual with morning and evening sermons. Mrs. Sarah C. Allen, longtime Marshall resident, dies at 73 in Terre Haute.
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George S. Wyckoff
Terre Haute
Indiana
Mr. Wyckoff
Times
Raemaeker
Do. R. Dierlamm
Marriage Licenses Listed for Paris Terre Haute and Marshall
Marriage licenses issued to William Gill and Ellen Gill of Paris and Terre Haute based couples John Burkhead of Paris with Lillie Burns of Douglas township. Robert Thompson with Mrs Belle Orndorff of Marshall. Roy Fix with Cordelia Gibson of Marshall.
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William Gill
Paris
Ellen Gill
Terre Haute
John Burkhead
Lillie Burns
Douglas
Robert Thompson
Belle Orndorff
Marshall
Roy Fix
Cordelia Gibson
Motor Mall Routes Planned For Mail Service Expansion
Arrangements are under way to establish automobile mail routes between multiple points. One route aims to run from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and St. Louis via the National Road. Evangelical Zion Church announces S S at 10:00 p.m and preaching at 11:00 a.m. in Marshall preacher J. W. Feller. A note on field wandering remarks a man’s pleasure and shame without rod or gun unless he is a naturalist.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Foreman Killed on Big Four Handcar
Section foreman Thomas Rogers of the Cairo division Oliver was instantly killed when the handcar he rode was struck by a freight train. He was 32 and leaves a family.
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Thomas Rogers
Cairo
Big Four
Oliver
New Circuit Court Filings Include Estate and Bill Actions
Elizabeth Ann Bennett sues Frank Bennett with attachment. H. B. Dulaney as executor and Geo. Rhoads sue Maria Spurgeon et al for a will contest. Charles T. Marshall files a bill against David R. Rosebrough.
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Elizabeth Ann Bennett
Frank Bennett
H. B. Dulaney
Geo. Rhoads
Maria
Spurgeon Et al
Bill
Charles T. Marshall
David R. Rosebrough
Bootleggers Are Captured In Clinton Case
Twenty motor cars carrying liquor from Westville were stopped at Clinton Indiana on Saturday night. On Monday thirty four men were arraigned and fined two hundred dollars plus jail sentences. Authorities note liquor was shipped to Marshall and then hauled by auto to Terre Haute.
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Westville
Clinton
Ind
Marshall
Terre Haute
Teachers Meeting Marshall Section Program at Court House
The second Marshall section meeting is set for November 2 at 2 p.m. at the court house with programs including Illinois the Prairie State Chapter 8 and The Teacher and the School Chapter 8 led by Edna Culter and Louise Cork, with a round table discussion led by Aaron Kanamacher.
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Marshall Section
Court House
Illinois
Prairie State
Edna Culter
Mabel Kuhn
Otto Taubeneck
Dorothy McNary
Violet Johnson
Rose Calloway
Louise Cork
Constance Batson
Alene Forcum
Anna Scott
Mabel Alford
Blanche Williams
Aaron Kanamacher
Notice to Clark county teachers on farm census duties
Notice to school teachers in Clark county tasks them with conducting a full farm census of cattle and hogs on Oct 15 1917 and Oct 15 1918. Returns go to the County Superintendent of Schools at Marshall Illinois with cooperation from pupils and parents. Real estate transfers listed follow, naming buyers, sellers, properties, and prices.
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Clark County
United States Food Administration
Marshall
Food Administration
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Community Nurse Vital To Clark County Health Plan
A local speaker argues Clark County needs a community nurse to visit homes and schools, teach prevention, and follow up on children’s health. She cites tuberculosis concerns, urges a sanatorium tax, and highlights the link between good nutrition, rest, fresh air, and disease prevention as patriotism and civic duty.
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Clark Co
Illinois
Liz
France
Wal
Bill
Crawford Co
Loss Toll Updated After Otranto Wreck
Lieut. Bernie H. Coffman of Robinson was killed when the U S transport Otranto wrecked on the Scotch coast last week. The total death toll from the disaster is now given as 627.
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Otranto
Bernie H. Coffman
Robinson
U. S
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Lydia
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