Interesting Narrative of Luebo Congo Mission Journey
Mr and Mrs A D Stanley receive a letter from Africa missionaries Rev J W Allen and Mildred. The long journey began in 1917 with delays over licenses and passports. The couple recount Cape Town sights Table Mountain Luanda Matadi Luebo and a Congo mission conference where Dr Morrison died of dysentery. They describe work with Local Evangelists schools and boys homes and plan further updates to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stanley
J. W. Allen
Mildred
Africa
Mr. Allen
W. H. Allen
Cass County
Rev. Allen
Grace Dewar
Mrs. Stanley
Mildred Allen
Luebo
Congo Belge
America
Tme
New York
Europe
Manchester
Table Mountain
Cape Town
Table Bay
Nate
Stellenbach
Christian Endeavor
Luanda
Cape
Matadi
Shields
Muanza
Mr. Shields
England
Angola
Providence
Kinehassa
Baluba
Congo
Dr. Morrison
Congo Missions
Mr. Morrison
Nebo
Allen
Evangelists School
Department of Specials
Tris
J. W .and
Local Soldier Dr M L Koser Promoted to Captain
Rev J A Koser and wife report their son Dr M L Koser, first lieutenant of the 315th engineers overseas since last June, has been promoted to captain for ability and meritorious services. He fought from St Mihiel to the war's end, surviving shell fire, and recalls a night amid rain when a supply wagon stalled and shells exploded nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Koser
South
Osage Avenue
M. L. Koser
315Th Engineers
List of Casualties Giver
Washington December 21 The following casualties have been reported by the commanding general of the American expeditionary forces Killed in action 54 wounded severely 680 wounded degree undetermined 5423 wounded slightly 1108 total 2385 The list includes Central Missouri wounded severely Privates Oto Cord Grannemann Cole Camp Andrew John Moerschel Sedalia Wounded degree undetermined James Huguely Yeagle Marshall Theodore John Laning Jefferson City Wounded slightly William Bishop California In Saturdays lists from Central Missouri are the following Wounded severely Sergt Wilfred C Lee Holden William Thomas Pilot Grove Uel H Walser California Isaac A Willis Miami
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri
Oto Cord Grannemann
Cole Camp
Andrew John Moerschel
Sedalia
James Huguely Yeagle
Marshall
Theodore John Laning
Jefferson
Soldier the 107th Field Signal Battalion Shell Shocked in France
R Berry Smith of the 107th field signal battalion 32nd division writes from an army hospital in Allrey France he is recovering from shock suffered when a German high explosive shell detonated near him during an October 21 engagement His unit is now in Coblenz Germany with the American army of occupation He expects to return to the United States soon as an invalid. The battalion was among the first in action on the Alsace Lorraine front later serving at Chateau Thierry Soissons the Argonne forest and Juvigny in fierce fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Berry Smith
107Th Field Signal
Shields R Smith
Allrey
France
Smith
Coblenz
Germany
Gerry
United States
Berry Smith
Alsace-Lorraine
Chateau Thierry
Soissons
Land title suit in Pettis County Sedalia Hendrick Addition lands
Action begun in Pettis County Circuit Court against A R Thompson and George R McVey over title to Lots 1 2 3 in Block 2 Hendricks Addition Sedalia Missouri. Returnable February 2 1919 at Sedalia Court House. Parser urged appearance and defense to prevent default judgment. Georgia W Driskell Circuit Clerk Ty Thos R Melton Deputy Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
A. R. Thompson
George R. McVey
State of Missouri
Pettis County
Hendrick
Pettis
Missouri
Geo. W. Driskell
Ty Thos R. Melton
Armistice Reflections From An AEF Observation Pilot
Lieutenant Robert L. Davidson writes home about life along the Verdun to Argonne line as Germany seeks an armistice. He recalls brutal fighting, Bulgaria’s collapse, and hopes for a Rhine Valley drive while noting relief, fatigue, and lingering fears after surviving the Valley of Death. The letter ends with caution about Christmas plans and a quiet, solemn gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Robert L. Davidson
R. L. Davidson
Bulgaria
1St Army
Verdun
Argonne Forest
Pershing
Austria
Pulgaria
Turkey
Rhine
General Pershing
Tours
France
Hell
Heavyen
Hoboken
New York Harbor
Iamela
Building Starts For New Bungalows And Business Homes
A building initiative begins with erection of new bungalows and business houses. The project outlines substantial housing and commercial development to expand local infrastructure and stimulate growth. Authorities confirm construction will begin promptly with multiple sites selected.
Government ban lifted sparks local building rebound
Seda lia Chamber of Commerce asks lumber firms for projects in the city and county. Sturges Lumber reports several under way including new bungalows remodelings and garages by residents such as Patrick Dobel J K Wold A J Hyland E D Crear J H Greer R E Warren J C Vinyard George Vinyard and J M Russell. With the ban off building materials, many dwellings need repairs painting and improvements, promising work for local mechanics and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturges Lumber Company
Atrick Dobel
East Broadway
J. K .Wold
South Bown
A. J
Hyland
E. D. Crear
Longwood
J. H. Greer
Longwood Road
R. E. Warren
J.C. Vinyard
West Sixth
George Vinyard
East Seventh
J. M. Russell
Lamine
Pettis County
Brother's Courage Call From Front in France Letter
Ernest L. Sibert of the Fourth Company First Army Advanced Replacement Battalion AP 759 writes home from France to Mr and Mrs H M Sibert 1220 South Barrett Ave praising his brother Lyell killed in action and detailing frontline fighting and losses The letter dated November 22 1918 notes Lyell's undaunted courage and the family grief with references to relatives in Washington and a name change for his unit to Fourth Co 1st Army Advanced Replacement Battalion AP 759
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Sibert
First Army
American Expeditionary Forces
France
H. M. Sibert
South
Barrett Avenue
Lyell
Art
Lawrence
Jim R
Bessie
Washington
Vermont Avenue N. W
Secon
Ernest L. Libert
1St Army
A. P
Two Suits Filed in Circuit Court Docket
Two lawsuits entered Saturday in circuit court list Charles G. versus Della M Evans for divorce on general indignities H D Dow attorney. Fred L. Ludemann against National Protective Insurance Company seeking 462 dollars indemnity for jaw injury from a motor tire incident last summer Lamm Bohling Lamm represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuis Court
Charles G
Della M Evans
H. D. Dow
Fred L. Ludemann
The
National Protective Insurance Company
Bohling & Lamm
Farm for Sale or Rent on Rock Road in Sedalia
27 acre stock farm offered for sale or rent with flexible terms. Located on Rock Road in Sedalia Missouri. For details call Bell 243s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Road
Call Bell 243S
Sedalia
Notice of Sale by Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1918
The Missouri Pacific Railroad will sell at public outcry at 10:00 a m on December 27 1918 at its Koustonia Missouri freight house three boxes animal and poultry remedy and two boxes drugs consigned to order from American Remedy company at Tiffin Ohio arrived July 28 1917 and on hand uncalled for Proceeds apply to freight and storage charges with any balance held for rightful owner Names: Missouri Pacific Railroad Company agent C E Stemmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Koustonia
Pettis
Missouri
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
American Remedy Company
Tiffin
Ohio
A. P. Reid Co
Houstonia
C. E. Stemmons
New Air Service Director Named in Washington
Washington December 21 Major General Charles T. Mannher, who led the Forty second Rainbow division in France, is appointed director of air service succeeding John D Ryan, announced by General March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Service
Washington
Charles T. Menoher
France
John D .Ryan
General March
Buckley Sells 120 Acre Farm West of Sedalia
W H Buckley sold his 120 acre farm nine miles west of Sedalia to Elmer Vannatta on Friday for 100 dollars per acre. The deal totaled 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buckley
South Stewart Avenue
Friday
Sedalia
Elmer Vannatta
Notice of Administration for Richard M Olmsted Estate
Letters of administration on the estate of Richard Martin Olmsted were granted November 30 1918 by Pettis County Missouri Probate Court to Frederick R Olmsted and W H Olmsted executors. Creditors must exhibit claims for allowance within one month or be precluded from benefited estate and within one year from this publication or be forever barred. Judge E W Couey attested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Martin Olmsted
Probate Court
Pettis County
Missouri
Frederick R. Olmsted
W. H. Olmsted
Eric T. Espelin
Co.w. Bush
Kathryn Connolly
Alice M. Bond
Pattis County
B. F. Sandfort
Probate
Henry W. Olmsted
James Arnold
John PD. Bohling
Executrix Notice in McPherson Estate Proceedings
Olive McPherson executrix of Jasper O McPherson deceased seeks all claimants to present their claims within six months for allowance. Probate Court Pettis County Missouri granted letters December 19 1918. ClerK Kathryn Connolly notes that one year from publication ender the notice may bar claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Connolly
Estate of Richard M Olmsted Granted for Allowance
The undersigned Executors Henry W. Olmst ed and Frederick R. Olmsted are granted administration of the estate of Richard Martin Olmsted deceased on November 30 1918. Heirs must exhibit for allowance within six months after the date of said letters or be barred from benefits. Attested by the Clerk of Probate Court November 20 1918.
Elizabeth Barnum Granted Divorce From Lieutenant Barnum
Mrs Elizabeth Barnum was granted a divorce Friday afternoon from Lieutenant K R Barnum The plaintiff receives custody of son Harold while the defendant retains custody of son Raymond Property rights were adjusted per stipulations filed with the divorcee portion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Barnum
K. R. Barnum
Harold
Raymond
Lieutenant Emil Neef Returns to Sedalia as Assistant
Lieutenant Emil Neef, quartermaster department, who recently left the service, arrived in Sedalia from Washington Monday afternoon and will resume duties as assistant to W. F. Keyser, secretary of the Missouri Bankers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Neef
Quartermaster Department
Sedalia
Washington
W. F. Keyser
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congo Beige
South Africa
St. Mihiel Drive
Koser
St. Mihiel
LT. Davids
Ian
Army of Occupation
Rhine Valley
Robert
Sedalia Chamber of Commerce
Gomrades
E. W. Couey
Jasper O. McPherson
Olive McPherson
Fac Or
Ejénatare of
Ie Ozntaul Sonpany
Hiv
TUK
Cor Syver
Veece
Nee Tees
He Ie, Mei
Ra A
Emil Neef Home
Sarah A. McFaitrick
Lena McFatrick
Joan D. Rohling
E. W. Couby
T. A. Smith
Octrann Smeth
Edwin G Smeth
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