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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
5
Rev. R L Davidson writes from overseas praising his church for letters and urging Americans to uphold Christian ideals. He describes war strains, bonds with soldiers, and his hope to return home early next spring if influenza allows, stressing spiritual resilience and duty.
A message to Mrs. Bertha Estes reports Private Thomas S. Pursley of Company D, 140th Infantry, wounded in action September 30 and treated for a gunshot wound in the right shoulder at base hospital No. 15.
Are the parents of a son born Friday November 29 1918. Mr and Mrs E L Huntsman of 1220 South Stewart Avenue. Father is a machinist for the Mass T. Company.
Mr and Mrs S B Kennon East Broadway receive a letter from a nurse in a French base hospital reporting Corporal Raymond G Kennon Company L 254th Infantry seriously wounded in the Argonne forest. He lost an eye and an ear but is recovering satisfactorily. He has been in France since June and participated in the St Mihiel drive.
Miss Anna Vestal and Mr. Delmar Tudor were married Saturday evening at the First Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev. W. T. McClure officiating. Both spouses are residents of this city.
William E. Lewis of Sedalia listed as missing in action in today’s casualty report. His nearest friend is Alpha Miller of Sedalia, R. F. D. No. 3.
Luther McGary and Gertrude Henderson both of Sedalia. Delmar Tucker and Anna Vestal both of Sedalia received marriage licenses.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad will sell at 10:00 a m on December 27 1918 at its freight house Moustonia Pettis Missouri three boxes anime and poultry remedy and two boxes drugs in public outcry to the highest bidder. The goods arrived from American Remedy company at Tiffin Ohio and were uncalled for since July 28 1917. Proceeds to cover freight and storage charges and sale costs. any balance goes to the rightful owner. C E Stemmons Agent.
The executrix Catherine Callies received letters testamentary on October 26 1918 from Pettis County Missouri probate court. All claims against the estate must be presented for allowance within six months or be barred. if not presented within one year from the last publication date, claims are forever barred. Kathryn Connolly, clerk of probate, attested on October 26 1918.
Clyde Smith estate granted to Lulu Smith executrix by Pettis County Probate Court on October 26 1918. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or risk loss of benefit. If not filed within one year from last publication, claims are barred. Judge E W Couey presiding.
Letters of administration granted October 8 1918 by Pettis county probate court Missouri. Creditors must exhibit claims for allowance within six months or be barred. if not shown within one year from publication, claims are forever barred. Chas W Bente administrator. Kathryn Connolly attesting.
The will filed for probate directs the East Fifth Street double residence to the widow for life, after which it passes to sons Henry W. and Frederick R. Olmsted. Henry receives 7 acres north of Sedalia, a residence at 1408 South Ohio Avenue, a transfer barn, lots at 209-11 East Third Street, and all livery equipment. The two sons are named executors.
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, has forwarded his resignation to President Wilson to take effect January 1. No decision on acceptance has been announced.
Public notice states letters of administration were granted on November 2 1918 to Julia Purraugh. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance and within one year to avoid bars, with Kathryn Connolly attesting.
Public notice from the Probate Court warns potential claimants to present their interests in the estate of Douglas Lane, deceased, by a specified date to avoid foreclosure of rights. The document is dated November 8, 1918 and signed by H. R. Camp and Kathryn Connolly, Clerk of Probate Court.
Probate court of Pettis county Missouri grants letters of administration to the undersigned on October 28 1918. Creditors must exhibit claims within one year from publication or be forever barred. Attested by Kathryn Connells on October 28 1918. FE MOTHERSBAUGH.
Notice of Executor's Sale issued by I W D O'Bannon executor of Isaac Adkins estate following a probate order. Sale at the Sedalia courthouse steps, November 1918 term, auctions Lot 17 block 1 original Sedalia, and Lot 19 block 8 original Sedalia, Missouri. Terms cash.
Notice announces the estate of Franck C Hayman with Lydia M Hayman named executrix. It states claims must be filed within 51x months after the date of letters and published notice to avoid bar. Attested by Kathryn Conpolly, clerk of probate court, on October 30, 1918.
Sad letter from Chaplain H L Reader confirms Private Emil Hirsh of Company E 110th Engineers was killed in action on September 29 during World War I. Born January 22 1899 in Waterbury Conn he moved to Sedalia with his family five years ago and worked in Kansas City before enlisting August 9 1917. He leaves three sisters and three brothers.
Miss Alice Handley of California Missouri wed Fred Farriss Tuesday in Kansas City. Farriss, son of W D Farriss of Lamonie, worked as a telegrapher in California and has served in the navy. He studied at Harvard Radio School and will remain in Cambridge until muster out.
Mr and Mrs T S Burk of 1317 South Lamine avenue learned their son John C Burk 22 Corporal of the 140th Infantry has been missing in action since September 26 He enlisted in Sedalia in May 1917 and served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces dating to May last His first foreign service was in the Vosges and he took part in the Argonne drive in early September The last letter from him was dated September 22
Kade Bailey remains on the sick list while Mrs. Whitmen battles double pneumonia in serious condition. John Scott installs new stock scales on his farm. Edgar Leftwich nurses a deep cold but plans to go out soon. Clifford Stuart convalesces after typhoid fever. M. B. McMullins of Sedalia made a business call. Geo. W. Adams and family visited the Gibsons on Sunday.
W. H. Johnson executor of the estate of W. H. Me. Callister deceased will make final settlement of accounts at the next Probate Court term in Pettis County Missouri. The settlement will be held at Sedalia on November 11 1918.
William Hohenzollern has abdicated and freed officials from fealty oath in a document from Amerongen, with London noting the term new regent may imply safeguards for the German people against army, famine, and foreign dominance. The telegram from Berlin confirms the abdication and cites the regent concept as potentially significant.
General Pershing designates a sizable military contingent to depart overseas and return home. The order outlines the scope of units to be withdrawn and redeployed within the United States for the next phase of mobilization.
General Pershing revises totals to November 26 with 262,723 casualties excluding prisoners. Killed in action 28,262. died of wounds 12,101. died of disease 16,204. died of other causes 1,980. missing 14,290. wounded 189,955 with severities 54,751 severe 43,168 undetermined 92,036 slight. December repatriation expected for 150,000–175,000 men. 649,000 designated for early discharge. 46,378 already mustered out.
Washington dispatch reports from The Hague that Admiral Von Hintze, former German navy head, traveled to Holland to seek a Kaiser form procedure related to his abdication.
Washington announces no general Marine demobilization while the national emergency lasts but allows individual discharge requests. Marines may seek release to finish education, married men with dependents, those needed in essential industries, or returning to prewar business. Applications must be filed with marine headquarters with clear facts for fast command approval.
The ceremony was held Thursday at 9 am with Rev. McClure uniting Emma Herndon daughter of D B Herndon and Fred Cook a Mackey Shoe Co. member. Attendants were Mrs. Paul Harris and Mrs. C W McCormick. They will live at 509 West Second before moving to a farm east of Sedalia.
Washington reports the Republic of Lithuania proclaimed at Riga in front of the national council and large crowds. Karl Ullman named president of the new republic according to the Rheinish Westphalian Gazette of Essen.
Washington announces stopping of brewing beer and malt beverages at midnight nationwide. Customs at ports told to refuse entry to all mast liquors after this hour and to seize any in transit. No recommendation to rescind the proclamation despite armistice.
Notice announces the estate of C. W. Robbins deceased with a filing date of November 15, 1918 and a final bar period. Attestation dates appear as November 15, 1918. The notice implies legal proceedings and public filing.
Final notice states that rights are barred after a 1918 deadline with attestation by R A White and Kathryn Connoley on November 20 1918. The fragment indicates a legal or orderly notice concerning a deceased individual and a formal seal. The readable portion mentions dates and officials.
An old vegetable blood remedy S. S. S. claims it removes scrofula and all taints from blood to restore vigor. It states no case is beyond help and offers free medical advice by writing to Medical Director, 30 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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