Doniphan camp letters reveal rough weeks at training
Private reports 18 days at Camp Doniphan near Fort Sill amid sand storms aeroplanes and artillery. He praises Lieut Anderson and Col Allison’s stern discipline. The convoy from Fort Leavenworth travels through Kansas City to training, with meals and mishaps described. He aims for France and notes camaraderie with fellow soldiers Moore Manning Crockett Hays and Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Allison
Ft. Leavenworth
Bob Linkenhaker
Kansas City
Moore
California
Oklahoma
Fort Sill
Camp Doniphan
Anderson
Harvey Hays
Jim Kelly
Turman Township
Bath House
Graysville Post Office Not Officially Closed
John P. York has ceased operation of the Graysville post office though no official closure exists. Patrons will receive service via R R A Sullivan with rural boxes to stay available during wartime. James Yeager has been recommended for appointment as postmaster and an inspector recently visited Graysville. The office may reopen once government steps are taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. York
Graysville
R. R.A. Sullivan
Ardelette
James Yeager
Antimormon Speaker Latimer Plans City Talk
A (. Latimer, converted Mormon high priest, will speak at a mass meeting in the Baptist church Monday evening March 25 at 7 30. His talk Mor mon Secrets Revealed reveals polygamy and treachery from his temple experiences. He banners against Mormon influence supporting an anti polygamy constitutional amendment. Admission is free and the National Reform Association will receive an offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
Baptist Church
National Reform Association
United States
Pittsburgh
Terre Haute
Reverend Cyrus Guyer Dies at 53
The Friends church minister and former Benson Chapel pastor in this county died last week at age 53. The obituary notes his service in the local ministry and his role at Benson Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Guyer
The
Friends Church
Benson Chapel
This County
Replevin Suit Settled in Court For Bannister v Dix et al
In a Thursday session the suit of Harry Bannister against Pearley Dix and others for replevin was settled by court with all parties sharing in the compromise. Also Arista Turpen v Nancy J Gregory on sanity was tried and found the defendant sane with no guardian needed. Ed W Akin and Joe T Akin executors of Charles Akin v Gus Arnett was tried with findings for the plaintiffs for 1 664 7A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bannister
Pearley Dix
Arista Turpen
Nancy J. Gregory
Ed W. Akin
Joe T.akin
Charles Akin
Gus Arnett
New Suits Include Quiet Title and Foreclosure Actions
Indiana Power & Water Co. sues Samuel A. Skemp et al. to quiet title. Baldwin Miller Co. sues A Clint Thomas on account. Jane Payne vs William O Magill forecloses mortgage. John W Mood vs Vandalia Coal Co damages. Jasper McCormick vs Joe Loudermilk replevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Elkins
Paul Kuhn
Weather of a Week Report from Farmersburg
Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, files a weekly weather summary for March 11 to 17. The table lists daily high and low temperatures with conditions: clear, cloudy, and partly cloudy, and notes a rainfall of .02 inches on the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative
Wise Investment Ends in Oil Dream Realized
Hugh Roberts, swindled investor, vanishes after losing five hundred dollars and a promised windfall from an oil venture. Warren Lee resurfaces as a successful inventor, returning wealth to Roberts who learns his investment yielded a bungalow at last with Esther set to wed Warren.
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Hugh Roberts
Singer Griscom
Ugh Roberts
Warren Lee
Newlow
Westher
Roberts
Esther
Seley
Polo
Glenville
Tie
Toxa Crossroads
Ele
Dick Essen
Essen
Samuel Griscom
Griscom
Wry snippets mix in local column from late edition
A jumble of brief notes outlines conscription, dependents, and local mores. Items mention a two dependents claim lacking named parties, reporters exempt from service, clocks set March 31, and political figures amid Indiana debates.
Killowatt Again Prompts Food Cost Rounding Notes
Dandelion greens are coming and fifty cent bacon is cited as becoming costly. The text hints at beer prices dropping to one percent, signaling inflation concerns and price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killowatt
Indiana Man Sues for Divorce Over Clothes and Affairs
A northern Indiana man files for divorce claiming his wife wears his clothes and associates with other men. The docket notes daily court activity and mentions themes of greeting spring and monthly epistles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Palestine man cites lineage to Capt John Smith and Pocahontas dance
Henry O. Smith of Palestine Illinois claims direct descent from Capt John Smith and says he knows an exact replica of Pocahontas era dance. An American dentist who served the Kaiser recently returned home recalls the Kaiser spoke little of the war, perhaps because the dentist was busy insisting it would not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Smith
Palestine, Il
Capt
John Smith
Henry
Papa of
Pocahontas
Detained Writer Hints at Breakout as War Bread Looms
N. K. Harris, once a Cupola con denser, reports being held in a quarantine camp. The text suggests Kimona may attempt to break out soon, and rumors say war bread could appear in shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. K. Harris
Kimona
Thirty Years Ago and Now Nostalgic Fashion and Prices
A compact retrospective contrasts past and present trends detailing bustles versus modern dress, rare costly operations, shifted consumer debts from gas to livery, and the rise of maid wages from $1.50 to higher rates. It notes phonograph tubes once required for hearing now replaced by records priced at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izzie
Silk Teddy Bear costumes draw wartime disapproval
A fashion note cautions that silk Teddy Bear outfits worn by a married woman with lace butterfly inserts are uncommon and should be viewed with disfavor during wartime, reflecting conservative dress expectations of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Marry Her Sparks Desertion Case in Brazil Army
A Brazil man deserted from the army to stay with his fiancée, choosing love over service. Local authorities seek his whereabouts as the romance prompts a court or police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Editor misreads new song craze Hello Freddie
The Nut Column editor misstates a fad as the song Hello Freddie while noting William Allen also runs. It argues Bill Slinkard’s long oil inspector experience qualifies him for a congressional career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nut
Freddie
William Allen
Bill Slinkard
Local eatery serves breakfast biscuits and country chicken Sundays
A house displays a food card in the front window offering daily biscuits for breakfast and a Sunday chicken dinner. Chickens are brought in from the country to ensure a regular Sunday meal.
Chiropractic Ad Offers Kidney Trouble Analysis
An ad by H L Ramsey D C invites readers with kidney trouble to consult a chiropractor for an analysis and chiropractic adjustments aimed at addressing the underlying cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Ramsey
D. C
Harness shop moves north side square adds hardware
Notice announces relocation to the north side of the square near Kirkham's old stand and new hardware added to the harness business. It promotes Jim Dandy MATTIX and FOSTER as the place to obtain a collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
Kirkham
Mattix & Foster
For Sale Piano at Once from Sullivan Resident
Plain piano in good tone offered for one hundred dollars cash. Contact Mrs. R. M. White at 31 East Washington Street Sullivan to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. White
East Washington Street
Sullivan
Public sale on March 27 at Charles Deckard farm
A public auction will be held March 27, 1918 on the Charles Deckard farm five miles east of Sullivan. The sale includes 2 mules 40 head of cattle 40 hogs corn hay and various farm implements presented by E. E. and H. R. Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deckard
Sullivan
E. E
H. R. Ray
Notice to Turman Tp Telephone Co Subscribers
All assessments and tolls for the quarter of 1918 are due and payable April 1st. Service will be denied to all subscribers remaining unpaid after April 10th. No written notices will be mailed. O. H. Burke, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman TP. Telephone CO
O. H. Burke
Appointed Executor in Robins Estate in Indiana
I H Kalley named executor of the estate of Fred Robbins of Sullivan County Indiana who is deceased. The estate is stated as solvent. First insertion March 20 1918 followed by 3t notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Robbins
Sullivan County
Indiana
I. H. Kalley
H. Kalley
Special Prices on Fabrics and White Goods
Special prices on white goods at 75c and 85c the yard plus discounts on Swiss Organdies Lawns Batistes Voiles Marquesetts Grenadines and all Flaxon fabrics.
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