Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 May 1918 — GOT BLACK EYE—JUST WHAT HE DESERVED [ARTICLE]

GOT BLACK EYE—JUST WHAT HE DESERVED

Kokomo, May 3.—Because he was reported to have termed Howard county drafted men “not soldiers, slackers,” Sergt. Martin, local recruiting officer for the regular army had his cap snatched from his head and received a black eye yesterday at the 'hands of Mr. Shamo, an exmember of the marine corps. Sergt. Martin then swore out a warrant against Shamo, who was taken to police headquarters • and furnished bond for his appearance in police court today. Sergt. Martin has engendered a number of anmoisities since he has been here. It is said that in his excess of zeal to obtain recruits he has induced certain married men, who did not understand that they had a chance for deferred classification, to enlist, leaving their families temporarily to be looked after by the civilian relief of the Red Cross.