Wabash Claims Two More Boys Drownings Reported
The Wabash river claims two more victims James Dee 15 of Covington and Lee Alderson 17 of Silverwood. Dee disappeared while picnicking with family and drowned in fourteen feet of water after being caught on a trot line. Alderson and two companions swam in Silverwood when he struggled and died despite rescue attempts. A telegram also notes Rupert Julian commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the U S aerial service at Camp Caruthers Texas.
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Wabash
James Dee
Covington
Lee Alderson
Silverwood
Young Dee
John Dee
Wm. Hagley
Ads
M. Board & Company Undertaking
Mr. Hagley
Alderson Lad
Lewis Lang
Paul Parker
Cayuga
Lang
Parker
Anderson
Ike Julian
Rupert
U.S
Fort Worth
Texas
Caruthers
Camp Caruthers
Anthracite Allocation For Indiana Cities In 1918 Plan
The U S Fuel Administration outlines Indiana's 1918 anthracite allotment totaling 284 000 tons with 54 cities receiving the bulk while northern towns gain priority due to delivery challenges The plan prioritizes large cities and those with higher prior anthracite use and proximity to bituminous fields and lists the Indiana cities covered under the distribution
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Indiana
Washington
United States Fuel Administration
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
U. S. Fuel Administration
Central West
U.S. Fuel Administration
Albion
Anderson
Angola
Aub
Tipton
Valparaiso
Wabash
Warsaw
Winamac
Winchester
A. M. Ogle
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Dates Set
The fourth Liberty Loan will open September 28 and run for three weeks to October 19. Secretary McAdoo announced a $6 billion target with 4 percent bonds. If certificates redeemable next June are issued, the loan may be reduced. Warren County faces a doubled parish, requiring over $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Treasury
Warren County
Death of Jesse Moore Confirmed in War Casualty
A letter from Jack Owens to Miss Irene Warbritton of Attica Ind reveals Jesse Moore died on the Western Front after being struck by a shell. Moore is described as a Christian and a special friend to Owens and many others, with a note offering to return or keep the pictured photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Warren County
Jesse Moore
Irene Warbritton
Jack Owens
Jesse
Mrs H H Madaus Submits to Surgeon’s Knife at St Elizabeth
Mrs H H Madaus went to Lafayette on Sunday and on Monday submitted to surgery at St Elizabeth hospital. She withstood anesthetic nicely and at the last report was improving as rapidly as could be expected.
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H. H. Madaus
Lafayette
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Mrs. Krause Visits Miss Watkins in Toledo
Mrs. W. N. Krause of Toledo Ohio arrived Wednesday to visit Miss Freda Watkins and spend time together in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Krause
Toledo, O
Freda Watkins
Sugar Orders Curtail Ration In Warren County
M A McDonald food administrator Warren County relays Dr H E Barnard state food administrator’s Aug 1 1918 directive. Retail grocers and all sugar users must account for every pound or risk cancellation of certificates and seizure of stock. Weekly per capita allotment drops from 12 to 8 ounces after August 1. Wholesale dealers candy ice cream bottlers must report sugar on hand as of July 31 1918 to Indiana sugar division at Indianapolis.
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M. A. McDonald
Warren County
H. E. Barnard
McDonald
Sugar Division
Food Administration For
Indiana
State House
Indianapolis
Ind
Examination for Postmaster in Attica Aug 24
A civil service examination will be held in Attica on Saturday August 24 for the Kramer post office. The office moved from third to fourth class due to diminished patronage after H L Kramer left the corporation. John Molier, the current postmaster, plans to contest the position again.
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Attica
Kramer
Mudlavia Corporation
H. L. Kramer
John Molier
War story from Sgt Staton at Williamsport gathering
Sergeant Thomas E. Staton of the Canadian Military Forces spoke at a Williamsport patriotic meeting on Saturday night. He recalled battles at Ypres and the Somme, described German brutality, and shared vivid incidents including the killing of three of his sons and brothers. The event also featured Rev W F Hoot, campaign talks for nurses and War Savings Stamps, and music from the Williamsport band.
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Williamsport
Thomas E. Staton
Canadian Military Forces
W. F. Hoot
Womens’ Council of Defense
John J. Hall
Sergeant Staton
United States
Toronto
Staton
Sergt. Staton
Ypres
Somme
McClaflin Will Probated With Trust For Heirs
The will of Mrs. James McClaflin probated details 80 acres near Carbondale and three Attica dwellings placed in a trust for heirs Emma Anderson Herbert Braden and Clarence Anderson with Ele Stansbury as trustee. Rents go to the three, with equal shares and survivor continuation, and forfeiture conditions apply. Estate valued about $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClaflin
Notice to Bond Owners from Township Chairman
Bond owners in Washington township and Williamsport residents are urged to register bonds by visiting the office soon. Report last year’s income and ensure the registration card with their name is not left blank. Confidential information, no fear of exposure, by B. O. Hudler, Township Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Williamsport
B. O. Hudler
Cline and Smith Tie Knot in City Ceremony
Miss Leota Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of near Rainsville and Byron Cline son of Mrs Sarah Cline of the same area were married Saturday afternoon in the city by Rev E B Chancellor. They will live with the groom's mother where Mr Cline supervises the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Smith
Charles Smith
Rainsville
Byron Cline
Sarah Cline
E. B. Chancellor
Williamsport appoints new postmaster and assistant
Lawrence Staire takes active charge as postmaster with his sister Gertrude named assistant postmistress. The town’s postmaster position prompts debate over party affiliation with Ed High resigning and Fred Holtz opting not to serve before the office goes to a Republican after a competitive examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Lawrence Staire
Gertrude
Ed E. High
Fred Holtz
Covington
T. A. Clifton
Etnire
Tom
St John Huber and Nellie St John Married in Lafayette
St John Huber and Nellie St John wed Saturday afternoon at the Lafayette Methodist parsonage with Rev A G Leazenby officiating. The bride, daughter of N S St John of Pine Village, is a Pi ne Village graduate. the groom, son of John Huber near Riverside, serves aboard the battleship Shanghai and had a ten days furlough. The bride will live with her parents while the groom is in service.
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Nellie St. John
John Charles Huber
Lafayette
A. G. Leazenby
N.S. St. John
Pine Village
Pihe Village
John Huber
Riverside
Shanghai
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Crawfordsville
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Proint
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Telkhart
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Fowler
Frankfort
Franklin
Gary
Peru
Plymouth
Portland
Rensselaer
Richmond
Rochester
Rushville
Seymour
Shelbyville
South Bend
Liberty
McClaflin
Cline-Smith
St. John Huber
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