04 May 1917
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Newspaper
Williamsport Pioneer
Location
Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
1
War%ren County young men answer the call to service with many already enlisted and more expected. The front line mobilization reflects a region-wide effort as families await updates and civilian support remains steady.
Governor Goodrich appointed conscription boards in ninety two counties to enforce the President’s call. In this county the board includes Clerk William Cowell and members Sherri Lloyd Mc Ferren W W Robb with precinct assistants named. The meeting covered registration details and draft procedures for men of eligible age, with attendees noted and future steps outlined.
A fragmentary obituary snippet lists individuals such as Arthur Cadworiader and Charles Davin alongside others like Ross Thomnipsoen and Oscar Sheaf. The terse readout mentions Independence and local figures including Paul Sheaf and Bud Wooodrull, with scattered, unclear lines.
Six local young men Willis Whitley Raymond Bush Harold Hurlinger Charles Schlosser Roy Buckles and William Shuey left Moon day morning after passing exams at Indianapolis and were sent to Mt. Lows for further testing One passer fail ure occurred Charles Schlas ser due to a bad heart The others were assigned to duty along the coast with Pony Cox preparing to spread aviation COTS
A Monday night fire at Portland Arch near Covington wiped out a row of cabins a barn and an old bandstand owned by Frank Watts. Watts son Chas AE Watts trustee leased the grounds for the season. Strong winds and windy showers fed the blaze, with an estimated loss of 2000 and no insurance.
The Board of Education presented portraits of former Warren County judges, recalling the county’s judicial history from Judge Porter to Isaac Naylor. Gifted by Mr. Mc Adams, the collection includes all photographed judges, with remarks on each one's service and lineage. Opening dates for county schools and commencements were also announced, with varied September start options.
Kettsch-Walker Wolam A and Sarah E Walker of this city were married Monday by Rev Job McCloud. The groom, born in Germany, is a prosperous farmer in his home county and they will reside with the groom. The bride has been married once before. Miss Edith McCarty of Jacksonville, Tennessee, visited yesterday with her parents in this city.
The article recalls a private who fought at Tippecanoe and spoke at a 1840 Tippecanoe rally. It traces 1851 constitutional changes abolishing presidents and creating circuit judges, naming the first judge William Po Besant and detailing the circuit’s locales. It mentions later judges and a Civil War era marshal and consul appointment, with notes on court proceedings and archival efforts.
Obituary notes Mrs Mary Farrell of Oxford dies after long cancer fight. she leaves sons Patrick James and John plus daughters and a host of relatives. Reports of a Williamsport chautauqua booking and local politics include a planned tax collection drive led by County Treasurer Lee Philpott and a deputy.
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