Ray J. Hulett reported missing in action
Gordon Hulett of Estherville Iowa received a telegram from the Adjutant General in Washington informing that Private Ray J. Hulett Infantry is officially missing in action since between August 3 and 13. The last letter from Ray arrived four days after he landed in France on July 20. The notice notes he was in the first draft from Jackson County in September 1917 and that reclassification or capture as a prisoner is to be determined. the report ends with mentions of ongoing prisoner recovery efforts and unrelated local incidents folgen.
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Gordon Hulett
Washington, D. C
France
Estherville
Iowa
Ray J. Hulett
Infantry
Harris
Adj
Hulett
Jackson County
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Sastter
President Wilson Praises Veterans Service and Duty
The country expresses gratitude for those serving beyond front lines as contributing to military success. Everett Ridley is reported seriously wounded in action on October 1, with a telegram from the Government noting his condition and a later letter stating he was out of the hospital and ready for work.
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Eeverett Ridley
R. E. Ridley
Fei
Everett
Actiow
Memorial Services and Community Remembrance Draw Crowds
Memorial services for Rev. Priest and Albert Schnapp drew a large crowd at the new Christian Church. A memorial offering for Mrs. Priest totaled over 137, with Mayor Groves contributing 100. Rev. Dungan and Rev. Torbet spoke highly of Priest. Albert Schnapp, longtime city assistant cashier, was eulogized for his service. An International Chapter of the Order of the Golden Star was formed to honor fallen service members. A Murray Stock Sale is announced for Thursday December 19th at Geo. Murray’s stock farm.
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Albert Schnapp
Chaplin
Voorheis
Person
The
Christian Church
Priest
Dungan
Groves
Dia
Torbet
Bis
France
Order of the Golden Star
United States
Emmet
Rt Oe
Geo. Murray
Notable Cast With Nazimova at Grand for Toy of Fate
Nazimova stars in Toy of Fate at the Grand with a celebrated company led by Charles Bryant in the role of Henry Livingston. The Metro production features Dodson Mitchell, E. J. Connelly, Frank Currier, Nila Mac and other prominent stage and screen players, noted for previous collaborations with Nazimova and Metro pictures. A separate item reports a robbery complaint filed by Emmett Ridgeway of Estherville alleging loss after an evening incident near the Bock Yeland tracks on December 8.
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Nautiniova
Metro
Charles
Bryant
Henry Livingston
American Lawyer, Mr. Bryant Played In the Support of Nazimoyy
Vaudey Sand
Apted
Ivals
Minis
America
Mr.Cummlings
E. J. Connelly
Howard Belmont
Dr. Zulph
Francis x. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Mr. Connelly
George Ade
the Colonel
Arnold Bennet
Frank Currier
Pharog
Nazimova
Mr. Currier
Nila Mac
Blanche Griswold
Kennedy
Emmett Ridgeway
Estherville
Purl
Hemett
B. Kellar
Bock Yeland
Fidgeway
Death of Rev. Charles D Priest Army Chaplain
The Rev. Charles D. Priest longtime pastor of the Christian church in Des Moines died of wounds received October 21 while serving as an army chaplain. He enlisted in June and trained at Camp Zachary Taylor earning a commission as first lieutenant. A Drake University graduate he was well known in Des Moines and across the state. His wife, Mrs. Priest, was in Chicago at Moody Bible Institute when the news reached them.
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Charles D. Priest
Christian Church
C. E
Priest
Zachary Taylor
Drake University
Des Moines
Community Christmas Tree Planned by Local Club
Business professionals have subscribed generously to a city Christmas tree project. Arrangements are underway for a large community tree display next Monday afternoon. The Commercial Club backs the event with a committee coordinating decorations and fundraising efforts.
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