War dispatch from Col H K Loughry reports movement in France
Col H K Loughry writes from First Army A F F headquarters in France describing moves toward Bar sur Aube near Chaumont and a possible return to the United States by next spring. The letter notes initial headquarters at Ligny en Barrois and plans to advance further south to Bar sur Aube where the general headquarters of the A R E F is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard A. Loughry
Herald
Mr Loughry
Col. H. K. Loughry
France
First Army
Ligny En Barrios
Bar de Duc
Bar-sur-Aube
Chaumont
G H Q
A. RE. F
U. S
Armistice Day Observances and American Troop Valor Abroad
The author recounts armistice day scenes with flags, celebrations, and a British prince visiting. He reflects on American troops enduring mud, hunger, and constant fire, noting the First Division’s heavy casualties in Montdidier St Mihiel and Argonne campaigns, totaling around 22,000, with ongoing replacements and relentless advance under Foch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar de Duc
Madame Treff
Prince Albert
George
AEFF
Montdidier
St Mihiel
Argonne
Young Farmer Harry Pitts Dies After Weeklong Illness
Funeral services for Harry Pitts were held at his parents’ home near City Park with Rev Francis Ashley officiating. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery. Pitts, born September 29, 1890 in Monticello, died Friday evening after pneumonia. Survived by wife Miss Collins and two young children, his parents, and three brothers Bert Lafayette Orley and Roy E Pitts. Remains were taken to the parental home Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pitts
A T. Pitts
City Park
Francis Ashley
The
Christian Church
Riverview Cemetery
Pitts
Monticello
Miss Collins
Herbert Pitts
Lafayette
Orley Pitts
Thinois
Roy E Pitts
Hartford City
Liberty Township Red Cross Report Ends November 15 1918
Ida Sluyter treasurer presents Liberty Township Red Cross finances from organization to November 15 1918 with receipts totaling 584.54 and disbursements 401.27 leaving 183.27 in treasury. The report lists memberships donations sales and various supply purchases including muslin thread lanterns and sewing materials. Officers for the coming year are Mrs John McBeth chairwoman Mrs Thomas Downey vice chairwoman Mrs C C Evernham secretary and Mrs R M Renwick treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Sluyter
Liberty Township Red Cross
Amt
Treasury
Tha
Stavter
Treas
Liberty Township
John McBeth
Thomas Downey
C. C. Evernham
R M Renwick
Rose and Klinger Couple Wed in Lafayette Parish
Miss Myrna Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Rose and Edward Klinger son of August Klinger both of Lafayette were married Tuesday evening at St Paul parsonage by Rev S C Rogers. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Merle Rose. The bride wore dark blue satin with matching hat and a roses corsage. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home. They will reside on Douglas Oakland Hill Lafayette. Mrs Klinger formerly lived in Monticello. Also notice selling old newspapers for 15 cents at the Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Rose
S. A. Rose
Lafayette
Edward Klinger
August Klinger
S. C. Rogers
St- Paul Parsonage
Merle Rose
Klinger
Purdue Extension Department
Douglas
Oakland Hill
Monticello
H S Play a Success at Local High School
The first high school play The Junior in three acts ran Monday evening at the high school auditorium. Cast members showed strong preparation and the drama program plans further plays to train students for the annual spring production. Proceeds from admissions will fund a New International Encyclopedia.
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Hilfield
Hifield
Marie Cook
Jeanette Gawne
Marguerite Wolcott
Local Social Roundup in Fairview and Nearby Families
Ray Harrison visited Sitka school Monday and received his discharge to return home last week. Dozens of neighbors and relatives from Monticello Logansport and Buffalo gathered for visits. Armenians fundraiser at Zion Bethel raised twelve dollars. Multiple ill health reports and hospital attendances marked the week with Mrs Joe Cullen and Mrs Wallace Moore both described as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Michael Criswell
Tia
West Baden
Wallace Moore
Lloyd
France
Ray Harrison
Sitka
Hattie Thompson
Asa Conwell
Zion Bethel Sunday School
Walter Criswell
Logan Hughes
Fisa Showalter
Eva Tedford
W. H Hall
J. M. Fross
Leonard Fross
Leroy Fross
Logansport
Alvin Hall
Russell Garringer
Louise Garringer
Monticello
George Shelf
Bertha Wignall
Newton Conwell
Joe Cullen
Ricker
Frank Harrison
Madge
Silas Benjamin
Cecil Harrison
Funeral, Christmas Gatherings Bid From Brookston and Area
Mr and Mrs Dale North attended Mrs Frank Faker funeral in Battle Ground Saturday. North family joined annual Christmas at Chalmers parents home. Roadrucks and related families visited Lafayette and Romney relatives for Christmas. Several Brookston residents hosted guests for Sunday dinner including VanCamps and Klepingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale North
Frank Faker
Battle Ground
Chalmers
Harry Roodruck
Lafayette
Roadruck
Paul Ransdell
Emory Klepinger
Roodruck
Alma Cassidy
Romney
D. C
Bernard Roadruck
Klepinger
H. J Klepinger
Stella Rogers
Brookston
Velda Klepinger
Cairo
County Line Christmas in Chicago and local notes
John Sheetz and family spent Christmas in Chicago. Influenza patients in the community are improving. James Bowman and family visited George Miller. Sergeant Lew C. Decker received an honorable discharge and spent time with S. F. Douglas. C. Owens and S. F. Douglas shipped hogs to Chicago Friday. Lawrence Timmons and Leonard Moynihan noted among local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheetz
Chicago
Sarah Newton
Mike Moynihan
C. Owens
S. F. Douglas
John Moynihan
M. A Burns
M. F. Donohue
SF Douglas
Lafayette
Lawrence Timmons
Leonard Monyihan
James Bowman
George Miller
Lew C. Decker
Tn Army
Brookston People Share Weekend Visits and Moves
Rev and Mrs D A Rodgers were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J B Vanderbilt. Charles Myers returned from a week with Charles Mezzer in Louisiana. Miss Ada Guntrip came home from Pine Village where she aided at William Haley’s home for fly victims. The Ladies Aid cleared 15.60 at John Best sale dinner. Mr Best and family moved to Fairbury Illinois from their former home.
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Charles Myers
Charles Mezzer
Louisiana
Ada Guntrip
Pine Village
William Haley
John Best
Mr. Best
Fairbury
Illinois
John L Whitcher Funeral Held After Lafayette Death
The remains of John L Whitcher who died at his Lafayette home last week were brought to the Monon line and taken to Oak Grove church for a short service conducted by Rev W S Peter of Monticello. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Cause was brain hemorrhage after a brief illness. He formerly farmed in the county, retired fourteen years ago, and lived in Lafayette and at the Soldiers Home. A widow and three children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Whitcher
Lafayette
Oak Grove Church
W. S. Peter
Monticello
Oak Grove
Card of Thanks for Harry and Marry Cover
The Cover family thanks neighbors and friends for loyal help and sympathy during illness and death of husband and son. Mrs. Harry Cover, Mr and Mrs John Cover extend appreciation and invite further notices in the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cover
John Cover
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Col
H. K. Loughry
First Division
Frank M. Shields
Foch
Farmers State Bank
Camden, Indiana
Delphi
Rockfield
Hoshaw Bros., Aucts
Freds. Case W. W. Snoeberger, Clerk
Liberty Township Report
Red Cross
Rose—Klinger
Herald Office
H. S
the County News
Fairview
Elsa Showalter
Jessie Walter
C. D. Linter
Calvin Hunt
North of Buffalo
W- H Hall
Mary Harrison
Gertrude
Brookston RB
F. D
D. A. Rodgers
Jb. M Vanderbilt
Tery
Thanes
White County
You
the Goodman Co
Victrolas
Edisons
Victrolas and Edisons
Victor and Edison
Perous
Bowman Bros
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