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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-03-07

German township Henry Talent ans
Jonas Cook, Wayne Allen T. Kinder
Jacob Hughes, John Abema,hy and
Chsr' wiggins: Liberty Robert
vangennip, Frank Brands. John James
and Fnts Dehrock; Crooked Creek -
VIM. Denman and Doc Tallcn,; Fill
morp-w. W Patterson and Fuel Kin
der; Union--C. ]. Sharrock and John
h. smith; whitewater--Clyde Seaoaua h
and Matthias Barks; Lorance-- Lee
Si,xes, jess Mcdaniel. n. l.. Richards,
J. G. Myers, Freeman Graves and w.
l.. Luses.
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Monday, March II, 1918.
State VS.. Arnold vanrotz, parole,
State vs.. Garnett Hahn. parole.
State VS.. Jesse Hill, parole,
State VS., Robert Back, parole,
State vs.. Geo. w. Clube, assault.
State VS.. Marion Garrett, larceny.
State We. E. r. Caldwell, violating To-
cal option law.
State vs., Luther Loyd, assault.
State vs.. James J. Stats, larceny.
State VS.. August Fowler and James
Dare, gaming.
state vs. F. f. Hines. obtaining mon
ey under false pretense.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-03-07

February Il. 1918
Hello RollinGer county. here !
cnnr a-aln ~ith u few items
l.H.lh !, fairly tooi 10 camp II
this writing
IA" ui uur mounted police boys
have becn unfortunate Private Joe
Barnes Vas thrown f;om horse
TUESDAY morning while drilling and
bU.e q tIgrr which Is causing him
. great deal Of pam Private Halty
was aIso thrown from horse Tues.
day evening while out drilling and
fractured his shoulder blade he
VIZ taken 10 the hospital at Fort
Rlle, where he Is being cared for
by lhe Red Cross
Private Iount was Kicked by a
hors, tuesday while grooming him
Tuesday seems 10 have been an un-
lucky day FOR the boys.
Private Gildn went TO the y VI
c. a tonight To write TO his friends
Private X ) Gather took supper
with his friend Private E!ber,
Robins, over at his barracks, 34l
heavy artillery
Private Robert Hopkins went to
Army City tonight TO get some
fancy stationery to write to his girl
Say Hopkins, you are a soldier now
and your elrl Is so particular about
the letter paper
We have had some fine weather
here for two weeks, but It IS raining
today and Getting cold and the ram
Is freezing
Privates Belimire and Roy Murphy
Here transferred to the mounted
police from the medical corps. were
dissatisfied and asked to be- trans
ferred back 10 their old company
and received their transfer today
The boys made several friends in
the NJ. p.
Private Roy Gather sent his pic
ture IN a pennant TO his wife ana
baby, who are visiting his brother
in Cape Girardeau The pennant
was a beautiful one decorated with
the American, French and British
flags.
Private Gather never has forsot-
ten his Testament He reads a
chapter every night before going to
bed He has read it through and
back to ST. John and it never gets
old to him.
As news is scarce | will ring of
by asking that all Christians send
their earnest prayers to God in be-
half Of us soldier boys and our low
ed ones at home. My prayers are
with you all.
The LONESOME SOLDIER Boy.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-03-07

mrr Ianic erect the shelf Come up,
boys. well let you hook at II free
Jusr to illustrate to sou people what
Kind uf an organization iieddqndr-
trrs company is. We have a wall y
feet high and about like ice We
have never been eNcelled ~ scaling
II We went over in 3.u5, Battery
4 10 $40 Don't suppose our con
tests interest you people much. but
am just trying TO convince you
thd, Battery + is not the only or
ganiz8tiOn IN the 3i2nd
Washinetons birthday was OBJ
served Old Glory was fyIne from
the most important building and
between the French and English
colors Il was a beautiful day and
ever, BODY seemed 10 feel patriotic
and the parades and contests were
fine
Was Glad to hear that Capt Jam.
ison was in the service again II
seemed rather strange to think of
my eX-Company commander Of g
9Th falling in line for Chow but
I'm sure he won't be in the Chow
line long
The last Of the first draft have
mostly arrived They bring them
here. run them under the shower,
give them brand new suit exam
inc them, make the necessary pa
pers and start for the detention
camp, where they will remain for
three weeks. Then they are ready
for double time"
We have been assigned to our
permanent places in this company,
Corporal Alexander will have charge
of a wireless station and | was ap-
pointed sergeant TO reeimentaI head
quarters. Alexander is at Fort
Riley in the base hospital at present
with the mumps, Pierce, Alexander
and myself have all taken one turn
for the same disease. All diseases
seem to be decreasing, although they
have another spinal meningitis scare
in the regiment
The men seem to become better
contented the longer they are here
and we have begun to feel like old
vets"
| visited Prof. O. NJ. Schoebel at
Holton, Kan He was resident of
your county several years ago and
probably some will be glad to hear
that he has a fine position in Camp
bell college Although of German
birth, he is 100 per cent American |
now. Holton is a beautiful little I.
city, having the college, a fine high /
school and several fine churches. |
That is one thing | admire about |
Kansas, You will find fine churches
and schools in every town.
| attended thresher and uacter
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-03-07
Better Have the Big
Bird Bring a Boy
Next Time
1t You Do D. W. Burford Win
Furnish Ms First Pair of
Trousers Absolutely
Free

D, W, Burford Of Lutesville has a
stock Of trousers which he desires
to give away, free. Yes, YOU read It
right. They are free of charge and
without cost.
All Mr. Burford asks Is that he be
supplied with the names Of any
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1918-03-07

state ". y J Greer. forgery
STATE " Glen plcEiHs, disturb.ns
the Tcaca
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19

London, July l9.--On the left wing
which includes the Soissons sector. the
allied troops have kept or have under
fire the high road from Soissons to
Chateau Thierry, says the Reuter- dis
patch from the French front. dated III
o'clock Thursday. The railway from
Soissons to Villars- Cotterets also has
been cut.
At several points infilading move
ments have been carried out by caval-
ry. They advanced thru gaps in the
receding enemy line and established
themselves In villages far ahead.
(American troops have been reported
unofficially az having reached Buzancy.
an advance OF six miles, which would
bring them across both the road and
the railway mentioned.l
British Halt Hun Raids.
German raids last night In the Nor
lancourt sector and on either side OF
the Sornme we're driven OF by the Brit-
ish, says the official statement by Field
Marshal Hang today. The British cap
tured few prisoners In successful
raids in the regions of Bucquoy. VIII
lerval. and Locre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19

Paris July 49, Between the Aisne
and the Marne. in spite Of new arrivals
OF German reinforcements, the allies
arc making considerable progress and
are capturing a large number of pris-
oners, according to the official state
ment Issued by the war office today.
Along the. whole front between the
Aisne and the Marne the battle con-
tinues with violence.
On the front between Rheims and
the Marne the French have recaptured
Montvosions and made progress in the
Roi wood and the Courton wood. cap
tured four cannon. thirty machine guns
and 400 prisoners.
South OF the Marne, by vigorous
attack. the French have elected the
enemy from the outskirts Of Oeuilly.
Between Rheims and the Marne,
Italian troops have taken Moulin
dArdre, south Of Marfaux and north
west OF Pourcy.
e Hit Ensmys commurications.
Reviews OF the fighting in the allied
counter offensixe printed by Paris
newspapers today lay stress on the in
reference with the enemy's railway
communication, occasioned by the
speedy allied advance.
"Our progress south Of Soissons,
says the Echo de Paris, prevented the
enemy from bringing into action his
reserves over the railway in the
vicinity of Iaon, near Chateau Thierry.
{ around Rheims, and along the Aisne.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
He had expected to secure great re-
suits from the use Of these reserves"

He had expected to secure great re-
suits from the use OF these reserves"
Advance Along Whole Front.
In it's description Of yesterdays
action between the Aisne and the
Marne, the Petit Journal says:
"An advance was realized on the en-
tire forty Ave kilometer front of the at
tack. of between five and ten kilometers
by General Mangin's army. reported IN
Yesterdays official statement, as COM
pleted within one hour.
South of the Ourcq the attack was
launched at $3.50 o'clock by the troops
Of Generals Degoutt and Steree
(Stirn?). After desperate fighting. in
which the. Americans on our right ac-
quilted themselves gloriously, our front
was advanced three kilometers."
Prisoners May. Exceed 1900.
More than 100 guns have been cap
tured in the allied attack on the Aisne-
Marne front, according to the Herald
today.
LHomme Libre, without intending to
divulge the number Of prisoners and
guns captured, says 1t is fully equiva-
lent to the number announced by the
Germans as having been captured on
July 16.
& 1.-THE German official statement on
Tuesday announced that 10000 pris-
oners had been taken Monday.1
The newspapers Intentionally give
little information in regard to the battle
going on and the results obtained. They
hold themselves generally to the off,
cial statements. All tho critics aresen-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
BELIEVE ROOSEVELT
is HELD PRISONER
Companion Aviator Confident Son Of
Former President Landed Unhurt-
News Conveyed to Father lnMessage
From Ma jor Derby.

New York. July l9.-Lieut Quentin
Roosevelt. reported missing after an
aerial engagement over the German
lines. probably landed unhurt and is
a prisoner in the hands of the Germans.
according to a cable message received
last night by his father, Col Theodore
Roosevelt.
On his arrival here from Saratoga.
Colonel Roosevelt eaid that he had Just
received from his son ln-law. Surgeon
Maj. Richard Derby, who Is now in
Paris, cablegram which read: Com
panion aviator confident Quentin landed
unhurt."
1t is assumed that Lieutenant Roose-
welt was forced to land two days ago.
his companions OF the air reporting
that from ali appearances he had been
killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19

Latest Summary
of Big Offensive

American and French troops are
Z still advancing along the limo from
tho Aisns to the Marne, whore on
Thursday morning they launched
counter offensive Of large propor-
tions.
German reserves, hurryiro up to
meet the throat against the enc
my's right in the Soissons. Cha
tsau Thierry- Rheims salient, are
engaged in the struggle which 10
raging with great violence along
the whole front.
The reaction Of the allies 10 not
restricted to the line from the
Aisne to the Marne. South Of tho
Marne, at the point where the Ger
mans have made their greatest ad-
vance during the first three days Of
their offensive the French have re-
taken Mont voisin and ejectsd tho
enemy from the outskirts Of
OeuiIIy, two miles to tho westward.
North Of tho Marne and between
the river and Rheims, the French
and Italians have struck back at
the German forces, forced their
line westward into Roy and Por-
tun, retaken Moulin d. Ardre and
improved the line at BouiIly.
The capture Of four cannon, ma
chine guns and 400 prisoners in
these operations is reported. There
is no mention IN the official reports
Of fighting along the Marne, east Of
Chateau Thierry' or east Of Rheims,
in the Champagne sector.
Tho, allied plunge against tho
German line south Of the Asne so
far as definitely known has ad-
vanced to an extreme depth Of
nearly six miles, tho deepest pene-
tretion heing At amzancy. on tho
western bank Of the crise river,
southeast Of scissors.
Tho railroad leading south from
Scissors to Chateau Thierry ia thus
under the direct fire Of the allied
artillery, while the railway lead
ing from CourmeIIes to Longpont
has been cut. Further south the
allies have reached chouy, which is
within seven miles Of MANUEL
Notre Dame, the only other limo of
railway upon which tho Germans
can rely for supplies for their
forces along the Marne from
Chateau Thierry to Dormans. Thus
the railway communications Of tho
enemy arc placed in extreme jeop-
ardy.
While it is too early to consider
the allied smash against the Cor
man lines as a great success, except
a. insofar a. IT, will serve to COM
pIete the check Of the German of-
fsnsivs, the results obtained during
the first days fighting may be
reasonably comparedftwith those re-
ported by tho Germans sitter Hths
first days fighting south Of the
Aisne in their great attack on
May ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
lBy the Associated Press.l


With the American Forces on the
Aisne- Marne Front, July 19.-Q p. m.)
American and French forces are con-
tinuing to advance their spearhead
midway between Scissors and Chateau
Th.erry. The Americans took several
towns in the course OF the night.
Early this morning the Americans
also made further progress. During the
night German re-enforcements were
coming from the region OF the north.
but the expected counter attack has
not appeared up to an early hour this
afternoon.
American troops continue to hold the
plateau southwest OF Soissons. where
on Thursday the Germans made their
first organized counter attack. This
soon fell down, however. as soon as
American heavy artillery got into
action
This was one Of the hercest struggles
in connection with the Franco -Ameri-
can offensive. The battle ragged south
west Of scissors for some time It re-
suited in the Germans falling back
finally under the rain Of the heavy
gunfire Of the Americans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
Eight Divisions of
American Troops on
Ajsne-Marne Front

Washington, July 19.-Eight divisions
Of American troops are believed to be
represented in the allied fighting on
the Aisne- Marine front, according to
information given today to the house
military committee in their weekly
conference with General March. chief
of staff.
It was stated that the drive now &C.
ing on will not replace or hinder the
preparations for the great allied often
sive timed for later in the year. Details
ce the fighting are lacking because
official dispatches from General PER-
shing have been greatly delayed
General March and Assistant Secre-
tary Crowell, who participated in the
conference, expressed their gratifica-
ton over the part American troops are
MIA wing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
Greatest Fight Since 1865.
[By the Associated Press

by UNe ASSOCldCeO 1reStS
With the American Army in France,
July 1s. -(6 p. m)-By nightfall OF
the first day Of the battle east and
west Of Rheims, a feeling Of confidence
prevailed along the allied lines. After
his own selection, the enemy's often
sive seemingly has failed. He is still
behind the objectives set for the first
days attack.
Furthermore his gains during the
entire operations were considerably
smaller than any Of his previous often
sives during the present year. While
the American forces engaged in the
battle are small. in comparison with
the total allied strength. 1t may be said
that 1t Is greater than any participat-
ing In a battle since the civil war. and
the conduct of the men Is eliciting the
common elation Of the French They
have performed the part assigned to
them with stca diness, courage and will.
First Fighting For Many.
To large portion of the Americans
these four days have been their first
real fighting. Reports from along the
line show 4 great deal of clean, open
warfare from spontaneous localized ac-
ton being undertaken without a pre-
liminary barrage, and 1t is in actions
Of this character that the American
units have won the praise Of the
French.
The tone of Yesterdays communicates
and, likewise, the, success of the coun-
ter attacks begun early today. have in
fected the French and APericanl troops
with high confidence in the outcome Of
the great enemy offensive, which now
is believed not only to have been ef-
fectively checked. but in at least a
small measure thrown back.
Yank Transport Works Smoothly.
The American transport. both of mu-
nitions and OF the hospital supplies. is
working smoothly and efficiently. Be-
hind the lines the correspondents en-
countered ambulances and trucks, filled
with what are known as. sitting cases, =
which had already been attended to at
the advanced stations. These were on
their way to the rear, and frequently In
their passage they were forced to the
roadside by groups of German prisoners
being escorted to the pens.
The wounded were comfortable and
cheerful. The men in one truck were
making an attempt to sing as they
passed. Further to the rear long Amer
lean hospital trains. shining with their
moved slowly thru the rtDen-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
PROOF OF FocA's GENIUS.
Admiration Expressed For Thursdays
Brilliant Feat Of Arms.

Admiration Expressed For Thursdays
Brilliant Feat Of Arms.
Paris, July 19.-The Aveliest admira-
ton, is expressed in competent circles
over the brilliant feat Of arms and
every credit is given the officers who
carried out the attack.
Military critics are deeply impressed
by /the assault as being further and
finer proof Of General Foch's marvellous
handling of troops thruout the years
campaign. He has so husbanded them
that while continuously fighting de-
fensive battles, he has found time in
which to deal a counter stroke at the
right place and at the right time. Usu--
ally 1t is declared the generalissimo has
surprised the Germans. who had under.
estimated the French reserves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
Seek Fate of Roosevelt.

Washington. July 19.--Every effort is
being made by the American Red Cross.
thru the International Red Cross in
Switzerland. to obtain definite word of
the fate of Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt.
who fell with his airplane behind the
German lines on Sunday. If the young
aviator Is n prisoner In German hands
the Red Cross may receive information
to this effect within three or four days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
Roosevelt J.. Non-commitaI.

New York. June 19-Theodore Roose-
welt today declared he had nothing to
say regarding the proposal to NOM
mate him for governor. He would not
comment on the statement of Attorney
General Martin D. Lewis at the con-
ventton last night, that he would with
draw from the race should the colonel
become candidate.
II did not have a conference with a
living man in Saratoga yesterday. ex-
cept possibly q newspaper man who Is
a member of mNs kitchen cabinet" was
the colonel's reply to a question by
newspaper men.
tYou boys know what is now fore
most in my mind" he added. referring
to the mishap to Quentin Roosevelt in
France. AT this time have only one
thought in my mind. I am not inter-
ested in politics now
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19

thusiastic over the success attained
yesterday. BY taking the initiative, it
Is held. General Foch has compelled
the Germans at the moment they are
boasting they are delivering a supreme
peace assault" to use their reserves
at the point and time selected by the
generalissimo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19

partial surprise at this time impossible.
Not only was the general locality, but
almost the exact frontage Of the pros
pcctive attack long known, enabling the
most effective counter preparations.
among which was the amassing of suf
ficient reserves without denuding the
lines to the north.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
seriou, Labor Troubles.

London. July 70 -. A labor dispute
which may lead to a serious situation
has begun in Coventry and other Gen.
ters. says an announcement issued by
the minister OF munitions today. A
large number OF skilled munitton work
ers, it is stated. has handed in notices
which take effect next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
Further Progress Made To-
day Between Soissons and
Chateau Thierry.
COUNTER ATTACKS
BY HUNS DELAYED
Expected Reaction by Enemy Fails
to Materialize-America Troops
Continue to Hold Plateau Southwest
Of scissors, Where German Counter
Blow Broke Down Thursday-Great-
est Fight for Yanks Since Civil War.
tRv the AssocIated Press.l

TBy the Associated Press.1
With the American Army on the
Aisne IN arne Front, July 19. 2 p. m.
-One Of the towns taken by the
Americans last night was Viersy,
six miles south Of scissors. Towns
to the north and south Of this were
also taken in the carrying out OF
the plan to straishten the entire
line on tho Soissons- Chateau
front.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
LIrcHNowsKY ExcLU
Critic Of Government Barred From
Prussian House Of Lords.

Paris. July 1s.-Prince Litchnowsky,
German ambassador in London at the
outbreak of the war. whose disclosures
attributing responsibility to Germany
for bringing on the conflict brought him
into disfavor at home. has been perma-
nently excluded from membership in
the Prussian house OF lords, according
to the Dusseldorf Nechrichten. A
minority of the members voted for the
temporary exclusion Of the prince.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-19
HUN Army
IN S0ISSONS SALIENT
Allied Cannon Dominate important Communication and Transport Lines IN
Triangle Of Rheims Chateau ey and Scissors Thousands OF
Prisoners, Scores Of Cannon Hundreds Of Machine
Guns and Much War Material Captured
. Americans Within Nile Of Scissors.


MOVING swiftly and powerfully the brilliant
stroke between the Asne which
Americans have taken pa is rolling eastward gathering
nah thousands of prisoners of cannon
chine puns and large quantities of supplies
From the heiohts west of Soissons the allies now command
that base and the railway lines to it. Cannon brought up
where dominate the important communication and transport
in the TRIANGLE Of Rheims Chateau Therry-Soissons
Foch's Smash Surprises Huns.
All accounts agree that smash planned by General Foch
was comnee sunrise to the enemy all along the twenty
front sopped the German offensive asde
around Rheims
The allies blow was as effective offensive, it
move to lessen pressure southwest OF Rheims and along the
Marine South of the isne the Americans advanced
within Scissors At other points the penetration
almost great the average advance between three and four
miles according to latest advices received in Paris
This compares most favoraby progress in
three days on both sides Of Rheims
Americans Make Big Haul
Aorcn +roons in the Soissons region alone took 900 p
ones fty cannon and 1000 machine guns with prisoners and
counted Large numbers prisoners taken