Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 182, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1917 — RECOMMENDS 10 FOR DISCHARGE [ARTICLE]

RECOMMENDS 10 FOR DISCHARGE

RETURNS FROM PHYSICAL EXAMINATION LETS OUT 10 OF M COMPANY. Reutrns from the physical examination given the members of Company M on last week given by Lieutenant Scranton of Ohio that the medical officer has recommended the discharge of ten mmebers of the local—company. The examinations were given to the men on Friday and Saturday of last week. Lieut. Scranton also vaccinated the men at that time for the prevention of smallpox and typhoid. The men recommended for discharge will be let out as soon as the necessary papers are secured. It is said that an effort will be made in some cases to have the discharge claims waived. The men who were affected by the orders and the reason for their discharges follow: Spate, J. W. Loss of two joints of index finger. Ballard, Fred J. Under weight. Hixson, Roy C. Under weight. Peterson, John J. .Under weight. O’Brien, Emmett. Loss of toe. Lutes, Elmore. Under weight. .Eigelsbach, John J. Flat feet. Donaldson, Edgar J. Under weight,. Mauck, George W. Under weight. Brunton, Elmer. Exzema. The loss of these ten men will reduce the roster of the company to 128 men. Two on the roster have as yet not reported.