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Newspaper
Paoli Republican
Location
Paoli, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
5
Judge Daniel W. Comstock of Richmond, former Indiana Appellate Court member and War of the Rebellion veteran, died in Washington after a brief illness. His remains were brought to Richmond for funeral services held Monday.
A meeting of the Orange County National Farm Loan Association is set for next Saturday at 2 30 p m in the courthouse. Members or loan seekers should attend to discuss new Federal Land Bank loans for farm improvements or debt repayment. Interest is six percent annually. W A Rouse, President.
The piece appeals to readers to support the country with a Red Cross drive and urges wearing the Red Cross button. It notes President Wilson ordering General Pershing with 28,000 troops to France and mentions Mrs. O. T. Stout and daughter Louise visiting relatives due to their mother’s illness near Livonia.
Bargains in surries spring wagons double and single harness and horses at Rhodes stable Paoli. See B V Rhodes.
Rev W L Alexander will preach the Memorial Sermon to the old soldiers at the M E Church next Sunday. All old soldiers are requested to attend the services in a body.
The war bill fixes conscription ages 21 to 31 with nationwide registration. About 900000 out of 10 million men would be registered. June 5, 1917 is set for all US males 21 to 31 to appear at precincts and register, with penalties for noncompliance. A later draft call is anticipated for the first group, possibly serving from September.
A new national board selected by the President will decide exemptions under military law. Local county boards, previously comprising the Clerk, Sheriff, and one lay member, must be restructured to meet the new rules. In the county, the board now includes Clerk Charles T. Brown, Sheriff Elmer Scarlett, and L O Miller, with Dr. R I Huladay replacing Miller as the practicing physician.
Notice states the Orange County Board of Review will meet at the Auditor's office Paoli on the first Monday in June 1917 to review and equalize assessments including omitted property. Sessions not to exceed 20 days. Written complaints signed by the complainant urged. Dated Paoli May 22 1917. Decoration services at Lick Creek Church next Sunday at 2 PM with a program and invitation.
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