President Wilson Rejects German Armistice Conditions
The President states no armistice will be accepted without guarantees of continued Allied military dominance. He warns Germany’s actions in sinking ships and destroying towns violate civilized warfare and calls for clear, enforceable terms before any peace. A separate reply will follow to 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
Shells Don’t Bother Him in France Letter from Martinville Mother
Mrs R Lingafelter of Martinsville reports her son Lloyd in France is fine though busy. He says he does not drive an ambulance but will drive out under fire to reach wounded soldiers and that bursting shells do not excite him much anymore.
Death of a Former Resident
James C. Dever of Marshall died October 6 at his home after a long illness from complications. He was 60 and survived by his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Dever
Marshall
Fiscator
Fire destroys J. W. Good farm house on Walnut Prairie
The house on the J. W. Good farm near Walnut Prairie, occupied by his son, burned Saturday night. The large walnut and poplar frame structure was completely destroyed in the blaze, a rare old style farm dwelling for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Good
Walnut Prairie
Died in France Soldier George A Shotts of Anderson
Richard Shotts of Anderson township received notice of the death in France from pneumonia of his son George A Shotts on September 27. The young man entered military service last summer, went to Camp Gordon May 27, and had been in France for several months. The influenza epidemic hits the area with many cases and four pneumonia fatalities follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shotts
Anderson ‘Township
France
George A
Camp Gordon
Cecil Elliott
Harry Handy
Otto Amacher
Fred Hewitt
Harry Finkbiner
Don English
Camp Dix
Langley mechanic advances to wireless plants in planes
James Layton writes from Langley Flying Field Virginia that he loves the flying game. He started as a battery mechanic and rose to installing wireless plants in aeroplanes and operating them. He often flies and hopes to carry up bombs and drop them over Berlin someday.
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James Layton
Langley Flying Field
Berlin
Letter from the Front Reports Active Service and Illness
Master George Taubeneck receives a letter from John B. Fox of the 38th Infantry in France describing three weeks in hospital for eye treatment and a return to a classification camp. Fox recalls the Mare drives, front-line service from July 17 to August 11, battles and shell fire, injuries, and the demanding daily work in a French kitchen feeding 3200 men.
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George Taubeneck
John B. Fox
38Th Infantry
France
Mare
U. S
England
Draft Board Orders 65 Men to Camp Greenleaf
The local draft board entrains 65 men from Class One for Camp Greenleaf at Lytle Georgia in a four day period Oct 21 to Oct 25. Six men were sent to Chicago University for gunsmith and mechanical training. The board continues rapid physical exams with about 75 men tested this week and more to follow.
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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 Clarified By Red Cross
The Red Cross does not provide gifts for soldiers. it supplies uniform empty boxes for packing. The local chapter offers empty boxes to applicants. Apply by November 2 to Miss Nellie Stephenson in Marshall to receive boxes and mail them by November 15.
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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 in the Oliver church and burial took place in Forsythe cemetery. She was 48 and survived by her husband and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Cummins
Charles Cummins
West Union
Russell
First Victim of Influenza Dies at 52
Albert Croll died Sunday at the home of Edward Renner where he worked from pneumonia after a grip. Funeral services were held at Mr. Renner’s home and burial followed in the city cemetery. Croll was 52 and unmarried. There is no hope for American agriculture to avoid workless days.
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Albert Croll
Edward Renner
Crlp
Renner
Mr. Croll
County drives Liberty Loan drive strong in Clark county
County Chairman Robertson reports near 90 percent of Clark county quota subscribed. Earnest workers meet nightly in district schools urging renewed bond purchases to fund the war effort and press for victory over Germany. Buy bonds and help defeat the Huns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Liberty Loan
Clark County
Wison
Influenza Warning From Illinois Health Officials
Illinois State Department of Public Health urges calm and preventive steps against influenza. Do not panic or visit the sick, avoid crowds and dusty places, work and rest in the open air, keep hands clean, and seek a doctor if ill. Report suspected cases to local health officers.
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Illinois State Department of Public Health
Congregational Church Plans Scout Program and Sermons
No prayer meeting tonight. Friday at 8 PM Boy Scouts hear George S. Wyckoff Indiana Scout Executive with a scout singer. Saturday at 9 AM a country hike and Scout meal. Sunday services at usual. morning topic The Purchase of Opportunity and evening The Moral Interpretation of the Times with Raemaeker pictures. Mrs. Sarah C Allen of Marshall 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 in Local Notices
William Gill of Paris and Ellen Gill of Terre Haute. John Burkhead of Paris and Lillie Burns of Douglas township. Robert Thompson and Mrs. Belle Orndorff, both of Marshall. Roy Fix and Cordelia Gibson, both 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 Route Plans For Postal Service Expansion
Arrangements underway to establish automobile mail routes linking many points. One route to run from Indianapolis to Terre Haute and St. Louis likely via the National Road. Evangelical Church Zion S S at 10:00 p m preaching at 11 a m. Marshall preaching 7:30 p m. J W Feller, Pastor. A man enjoys wandering fields and woods for their sake but will not roam without rod or gun unless a naturalist.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Section Foreman Killed on Big Four Line
Thomas Rogers, section foreman on the Cairo division at Oliver, was instantly killed yesterday 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 Cases in Circuit Court
Elizabeth Ann Bennett vs Frank Bennett attachment. H B Dulaney executor Geo Rhoads vs Maria Spurgeon et al bill to contrite will. Charles T Marshall vs David R Rosebrough bill.
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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 Arrests
Twenty motor cars carrying liquor from Westville were stopped at Clinton Indiana on Saturday night. On Monday the 34 men were arraigned and fined two hundred dollars and given jail sentences. Liquor was shipped to Marshall and then hauled by auto to Terre Haute, with authorities previously inactive.
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Westville
Clinton
Ind
Marshall
Terre Haute
Teachers Meeting at Marshall Section Court House
The second Marshall section teachers meeting will be held at the court house on November 2 at 2 p m The program includes Illinois the Prairie State Chapter 8 with Edna Culter Mabel Kuhn Otto Taubeneck Dorothy McNary Violet Johnson Rose Calloway The Teacher and the School Chapter 8 with Louise Cork Constance Batson Alene Forcum Anna Scott Mabel Alford Blanche Williams A round table discussion will be 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
The notice directs Clark county school teachers to collect a census of cattle and hogs owned by individuals on October 15, 1917 and October 15, 1918. Teachers are to use blanks mailed to them and report promptly to the County Superintendent in Marshall Illinois with full cooperation from pupils and parents. Real estate transfers list multiple property conveyances with buyers, sellers, locations, and prices in Marshall Casey Mart'sville and surrounding areas.
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Clark County
United States Food Administration
Marshall
Ill
Food Administration
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Community Nurse Sought to Boost Clark County Health
Vocal resident urges Clark County to fund a community nurse to visit homes and schools. The plan aims to curb tuberculosis and improve prevention through fresh air, nutritious food, and rest, arguing better health supports patriotism and family welfare.
Lieutenant Coffman Dies in 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 set at 627.
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Otranto
Bernie H. Coffman
Robinson
U. S
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Detroit
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Mrs. Bear
Hibbing
Minn
Minnie Allen
Parnassia Jennings
Evangelical Church
C R Winterroad
Sherman E Markin
Philip Konkler
John W Hollis
E A Craig
J S Mundy
R A Stricker
C W Schwartz
W B Hills
Alva L Morgan
Lydia Bennett
Jos. Redman
East Ad
W H Sheldon
Seymour Hurst
G A Brandenstein
S S Yanaway
EB Bradford
Casey
E Bradford
Alice M. Burr
Levi Horton
James Horton
Darwin
Ida M
Ben Forsythe
Walnut_Prairie
Trout
G W Callahan
F Johnson
James Drake
Andy Knapp
W HY Schmoyer
Silas Hutton
Dulaney
Josephine Lee
Benj. Woods
Alba B Gray
C E Baker
Richart
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Clark Co
Liz
Wal
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