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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. RICHMOND. 1ND, TUESDAY, NOV. 9; 1920.

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DOCTORS ANSWERED CALL TO SERVICE IN PATRIOTIC MANNER Richmond and Wayne county contributed its share to the medical needs of the country during the World war. Ample evidence of this face is obtained from an inspection of the records Knowing the number of physicians, burgeons and dentists who were in the service. From the time of America's entrance into the war until it ended, Wayne county's medical and dental men "were in branches of the service at home and fihroad. A mtmber of members of these professions, seeking service, were rejected because of physical and other reasons. The patriotic response of all of them reflected credit on their professions and indicated in unmistakable manner their loyalty and devotion to the republic. Dr. S. C. Markley was the first physician to be called. He entered the array as first lieutenant, Oct. 6, 1917, and before he was discharged had been promoted to captain and major. lie was with the 84th division at. Camp Sherman, Ohio. He was attached to the division surgeon's office when the organization was stationed at Nouvie, France. He took charge of evacuation hospital No. 10, at Froidos, March 15, 1919. and was sanitary inspector for the First American Battle Area. On April 18, 1919, he as made post surgeon at Chatillon Sur Seine. When this school was disbanded. Major Markley was ordered to Brest. He was discharged at Camp Sherman. Aug. 1. 1919. He Is a member of the Medical Officers Reserve Corp. with rank of major, and is subject to call for five years. At Brest Hospital. Major K. R. Churchell went from here to Camp Wadsworth, S. C, on entering the service. He served here nn1 at Camp Greene, N. C, Mid later was ordered overseas. While overseas he had charge of Baso- Hospital No. 163. at Brest. Entering the service Dec. 1, 1917, as a lieutenant, W. L. Mtsener served at "Fort Benjamin Harrison and at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., for six weeks before going across. Some of the men he treated at Ba?e Hospital No. 2 were the wounded from the historic Chateau-Thierry ensapcmcnt. Later he was prlven chair' of the work of establishing a 100 bed hospital in southern France. This institution gew to five times Its original size and when he left- it was the acting base hospital for Section Seven of the A. E. F. It was located at La Rochelle. It was at this station that he was recommended for a captain's commission in October, 191$. In January Ife was again recommended, and received his commission. He was discharged at Camp Dix, X. J., April 9, 1919. Served With Engineers. Dr. George B. Hunt, who entered the service in June, 1918, went overseas in July, and served in the Toul, St. Miliiel and Argonne sectors, as a captain. He was with the Twenty-First Enginers, a railroad organization. He entered service at Camp Taylor, in June, and was discharged at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Aug. 1, 1919. Capt. M. S. Buila served as a surgeon at Jackson Barracks, Miss. He is still in the service. ' Capt. A. I Bramkamp. who served t Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., has removed to California since his discharge. Thomas P. Govan, who was one of the first to enlist from this city, was stationed at the Debarkation Camp, Long Beach, L. I. Later he was sent to Camp Devens. He is now in Oklahoma. Capt. J. J. Grosvenor, .enlisted, Oct. 27, 1917, and was ordered to Fort Benjamin Harrison until Nov. 22 of that year, when he was sent to Camp Custer, Mich. On Jan. 24. 1918 he was sent to the Medical Officers Training Camp at Camp Greenleaf, Ga., where he remained until April 4. He was then sent to Camp Devens. Mass., and later to Camp Humphrey, Va., and to Fogewood Arsenal. Maryland until Feb. 1919. In these stations he served as a special heart and lung examiner. Served as Diagnostician. Dr. George R. Hays entered service Oct. 19, 1918 and was sent to Camp Meade, Md., where he served as diagnostician on the special ear board of that camp with the rank of lieufonrtnt until his discharge in December of that year. Dr. E. P. Weist received notice that he had been accepted by ih'e board but was not called into active service. Dr. John M. Fonts, entering service July 23. 191S, was ordered to Camp Meade, Md., where he remained one month. He then went to Hohoken, where he had charge of a floor In Embarkation Hospital No. 1. a short distance from one of the piers where transports were loaded, llo was disharged May 1. 1919 as : captain. "During his stay at Hohoken a large number of wounded soldier? from overseas passed through the hospital on their way home. Dr. S. G. Smrlpor entered the service June 1.", 191S. and was sent to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. then to Camp Dodge. la., ar.d from there to Base Hospital No. 104 at Bordeaux, France. He held the rank of lieutenant. He was returned. to the T'niterl states in March. 1919 and discharged. Stationed at Camp Taylor. Dr. Charles E. Duffin. was accepted for service Sept. 1(1. 191S, and was sent to Camp Taylor. Ky.. where he served as diagnostician and was also in charge of throe wards of influenzal rntionts for a time, during the fall staao of the epidemic. Although he hnd received orders to proceed to Borrieauv. Nov. 20. to serve at Base Hospital No. 4. the order was countermanded and ho was discharged at Crmp Taylor, Feb. 5. He was a captain. Service at Camp I'pton. during Which time he treated many wounded men returning from overseas, fell to the lot of Dr. R. J. Pierce, who entered the Medical Corps, Aug. 7, 1918. Capt. Pierce spent 14 months at this camp. He was discharged Oct. 13, 1919. Dr. Gentle's Service. Work as sanitary officer in Camp Shelby,, Miss., not only among the enlisted men but in the officers' camp outside the grounds as well, , was included in the work of Dr. L. M. Gentle, who served from Sept., 1918, to Dec, of the same year, as a captain. He also had charge of the infirmary and recruiting station at this point for a time. i Captain A. J. Whallon entered the service May, SO, 1919, and on arrival in island was assigned to detached

Officers of Daniel 0. Kelley Post, No. 1 72, American Legion, Cambridge City

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his discharge, in December of that service with the Fourteenth Field Ambulance Corps, B. E. F. He was with this organization until June 9, 1919, serving during its stay in the MeuseArgonne sector and later going with it into Germany as a part of the army of occupation. June 9 he received orders to return to the United States, and was discharged upon arrival in this country. Captain Grant HufTraan was called into service on Armistice Day, proceeding to Fort Riley, Kas., where he was engaged for six weeks as an inspection officer, as well as taking charge of a dispensary. He also had charge of a company of troops. He was discharged Dec. 31. 1919. Napoleon La Bonte. .T. S. Craig, L. Y. Dean, and F. L. Darrow were Easthaven's contribution to the forces of democracy. Record of Dentists. Dr. E. A. Wysong, a practicing dentist in this city, entered the service Aug. 26; 1918, as a member of the Twenty-third Infantry at Camp Sherman and served in thts capacity until year. Dr. H. E. Moss, a dentist here at the time of the war, joined the service in a professional capacity. Dr. Paul Williams, another dentist, was commissioner a first lientenant in the Officers Reserve Corps, in August, 1917. but was not. called into service. He is a member of the Medical Officers Reserve corps and as such is subject to call until 1922. Age wa3 no bar to Dr. J. M. Thurston, 225 North Eighth street, who was 77 years old when the government called upon him Aug. 3, 1918. He received a notice on that date that his name had been placed on the army medical reserve list, but was not called into active service. Dr. Thurston was one of the first to respond when Fort Sumter was fired on in 'CI, and he

; served as private and corporal in the j Civil war. . Served as Dentists. j Dr. R. II. Kolp and Dr. Hugh D. I Morris, both dentists- of Cambridge City, served in professional capacilies in the war, with the rang of lieutenant, j Dr. W. C. Squires, of Miiton, who was head of conscription board No. 2, I until he entered the service, attained the rang of captain. He no longer

resides at Milton. Dr. R. B. Ramsey, of Hagerstown, linxl the rank of lieutenant, serving in the medical corps. Dr. Roy E. Fox, also of Hagerstown, was in the regular army prior to the outbreak of the war. and is now stationed at San Francisco, with the rank of major. Dr. Loop, of Economy, a practitioner of Economy, served in the medical corps. Hugh Morris. Stewart Smith and Fred Leavell, dentists of Hagerstown,

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they were accepted. Influenza Epidemic. The time of the great influenza epidemic is not so far gone but that people can remember the spread of Jhat dread disease over this country

i in me fall or i:us. rhousancis or j soldiers in camp were stricken; hosj pitals, not only in camps, but in i civilian communities as well, were ! filled to overflowing, and physicians

and nurses worked night and day, putting forth their utmost efforts to stop the spread of the plague. Public meetings were forbidden, quarantines were strictly enforced, every measure known to science was employed and still the disease grew more and more malignant. Gauze

masks covering the nose and mouth were a common sight, and all business j was affected in a greater or less degree by the disease. I Medical Service Taxed. Tt was at this time probably that

the medical service reached the maximum of its efficiency and usefulness to the country. At a time when almost every person in the country was being hampered in his regular pursuits, occupations which were helping to win tlje war just as surely as the work of the doughboys going "over the top" was helping toward that end, the medical service in this country and abroad had to perform a double task. It is due in large measure to its work not only in treating eases at first hand, but in educating the people to the menace and the proper way to combat

Unfortunately no picture of Daniel O. Kelley, in whose honor the post was named, was obtainable. He was killed in action at Chateau-Thierry, July 19, 1918. He was born in Memphis, Ind., in 1895. Mr. Kelley enlisted at Richmond,. March 4, 1918, and was assigned to the 59th Infantry; later transferred to the 57th Infantry, and promoted to 6srgsant in Company F of that regiment. His mother, Mrs. Minnie R. Owens, and his widow survive.

it, that the plague was confined and exterminated. In all this work Richmond doctors and Richmond nurses had a part. Whether they were working at home, helping to hold down the spread of the disease, or in some army hospital where the soldiers were dying by tho score, they rendered a service of sterling importance. Physical Examinations. One of the most interesting phases of the American military machine which built up its work so rapidly that it ended the war six months ahead of the scheduled time, was the system of wholesale physical examinations which the soldiers were subjected to. Every soldier was given at least two thorough inspections, one upon entering the service, as an enlisted, drafted or inducted man, and one when he was ready to go overseas. The continuous production idea, with each doctor specializing in his work was the one put. into effect in this system. The service men were inspected piecemeal as it were, passing by a number of physicians, stationed around the sides of a large room. The first physician examined the man's eyes, ears and throat; the second his heart, and lungs; the third joints, and so on in until the process was complete. Physical . defects that slipped by the eyes of these examiners had to be slight ones indeed. Thousands of men could he put ihrough a building in a 1ay by such a method. It is precisely the system that is used by large manufacturing concerns in turning out certain forms of machinery mnd it worked to perfection.

Many Darke County Boys Made Sapreme Sacrifice GREENVILLE, O , Nov. 9 The following Is an incomplete list of the service men of Darke county who died in the service or in camp: Clarence Schultr., Greenville, killed in action; Orville Fourman. Greenville, killed in action; Elmo C. Wise, P.radford, O., died of wounds; HolMe Russard, New Madison, killed in action; Chance Ludy, Arcanum, killed in action; Frank Kyle, Gettysburg, died of disease. Raymond Mangen, Rossburg, died disease; Denver Ratliff, Greenville, died of wounds; John II. Frobe, Greenville, killed in action; Charles A. Winn. Ansonia, died of disease; Pearly McQuay, Arcanum, died of disease; Elmer C. Oerthman, Versailles, died of disease; Alva Shnltz, Ansonia, died of disease; Earl Mikesell. New Madison, died of disease; Jesse Zeeck, New Madison, died of disease. Claude Fifer. Union City, killed in action; Andy Bobenmoyer, Greenville, died of wounds; John C. Dyers. Arcanum, killed in action; Ora J. Douglass, Greenville, died of wounds; General Edward Sigerfoos, Greenville, died of wounds; Leo Finnarn, Greenville, died of wounds; Merle II. Dull, Arcanum, drowned at sea; Russell II. Swadener, Arcanum, drowned at sea; Lieutenant Erk Cottrell, Greenville, killed in action. James Minnich, Greenville, killed in action; Basil Shuff, Arcanum, died of disease; Deo Lutz, Greenville, killed in railroad accident; Leroy Farst, New Madison, killed in action: Leo B. Kothman, Burketsville, died of wounds; Harry Thomas, Union City, died of disease; Gus J. Pequinot, Versailles, killed in action; Robert A. Shank, Arcanum, killed in action; Claude A? Byrne, Union City, died of disease; Keppel Brock, Ithaca, died of disease.

Miss Cecelia Carey, woman skater, who has been training with John Hoernig to compete at Lake Placid, will

try to bring to Cleveland, Ohio, an international championship for women) ice speeders this winter. i

The dec.isoin of our government on April 6. 1917. to enter the World war on the side of the Allies was received wfth quiet, and determined approbation by the citizens of Wayne county. They had been prepared for that eventuality and were not deceived into believing that victory would be won by bombast or that the conflict would be a picnic. Quite the opposite held true, and from the very beginning they went about the "work of winning the war" with a resolute and grim doggedness of purpose that did not disappear until Germany signed the armistice in 1918. Wayne county had been prepared for the inevitable sacrifices of blood and treasure by (lie Richmond newspapers. Commenting on the action of April i. the newspapers editorially pointed out thai rnnsoriptlon of tho man power of the nation, conservation of food and resources, and the utilization of our' whole industrial system would be 'necessary to force the issue to a successful conclusion. Community Ready, The people were asked to help convert the whole nation from a peace to

a war basis as quickly as possible. It) was a foregone conclusion in this cornmunity for many weeks that war with i Germany was sure to come. The neces

sity for decisive action to prepare us for actual participation in the strife was regarded by the newspapers as the paramount problem of the day. On April 1G. 1917, the first public meeting was held in the Coliseum in this city. More than 5,000 persons marched in a parade preceding the meeting. Newspaper reporters commented on the sober, reflective and determined appearance of the marchers. 'Persons that watched the parade indulged in little shouting and applause. Seemingly the importance of the step thar had been taken by congress was not underestimated here, and citizens preferred to show by action rather than by noise their loyalty and devotion to the country. Adopt Resolution. Arch M. Hall of Indianapolis and Henry U. Johnson, attorney, delivered addresses. A resolution, introduced at the mass meeting by William Dudley Foulke, endorsing the action of our government and pledging support, as well as approving of the conscription of soldiers, was passed. The churches, fraternal organizations, women's societies and clubs evidenced their loyally by adopting resolutions that pledged their support to the government and-its president, and promised their co-operation in every movement inl ended to further the cause of patriotism. The government called upon those organizations to bring to the attention of their members special notices and regulations. Marshal Joffre Here. Marshal Joseph Joffre, Vice Premier Viviani. Marquis de "Chambrum. Col. Jean Chabry and other illustrious llronchmon passed through Richmond on the Pennsylvania railroad on May S, 1917. Thousands of persons assembled at the Novlh Tenth, street crossing, where the train was halted, to greet the distinguished guests of the nation. William Dudley Foulke delivered an address, pledging the support of our country in behalf of the cause for which France had fought valiantly and with heavy sacrifices. On June 18, a public parade was held to arouse enthusiasm for a campaign to raise fifi.OOO. the county's allotment in a national Red Cross drive. An address on Aug. 21 by Sergeant Guy Empey attracted many residents of the county to the chautauqua grounds in Glen Miller park. His address helped solidify the aggressive patriotism of the community. A public demonstration and parade in honor of the men chosen for military duty under the selective service law was'held on Sept. 3. 1917. Many of the social and fraternal organizations of the city were represented in the parade. Many business houses and industrial plants had floats, symbolical of war jictivities. Belgians Speak. Gen. Matthew LeClercq tind his aide Major Leon Oestcrreich representatives of the Belgian government, spoke briefly. Other, addresses were made by Frank Albut secretary of the Commercial club, Charles Jordon, William Dudley Foulke and Henry U. Johnson. Patriotic women presented comfort kits to the service men who filed by them in front of the postoffice. The departure of the "101." the first large contingent of service men on Sept. 21, was the occasion of another parade. Members of Sol Meredith Post G. A. R. led the procession. Fupils of the high school marched at the side of the departing recruits. On Oct. r when the second contingent departed, they also were escorted from the courthouse to the Pennsylvania station by a parado of citizens. On Oct. 15. Private Peat delivered his lecture "Two Years in Hell and Back With a Smile" fcefore a large audience in the Coliseum. Lieut. Taul Perigord, a French veteran of Verdun, spoke in this city on Jan. 20. War Conference. The first war rally was held on Feb. 4, 1918, for the purpose of instructing the people more fully'as to the ainvi and purposes of the government iri.

many of, its policies. Conferences began in the morning and lasted Until night. The following spoke: Dr. Julius Lincoln, a member of the food administration sent to France, who spoke on food conversation; II. E. Wickenden on "Red Cross and its Work;" Dr. Lyman Powell, president of Hobact college; Major Gidley, 19th Battalion Canadian army; Prod Bogftrdus of the state council of defense and A. B. Wright on "War Savings Stamps" Th Rervtro flair -uritH enft

stars in it, wag unfurled on the corner

of Eighth- and . Main street by Mrs-. Frank Gausepohl, who had three sons in the service. The anniversary of America's first year in the, war, April 6, 1918, was observed with a parade, in which about 1,500 persons took part. Miss Eleanor Barker, an Indianapolis attorney. Char-

lea Bookwalter, formerly mayor of; that city, and George Barnard of New-! castle, delivered speeches in the Coilseum in the evening to arouse en- j thusiasm for the Third Liberty loan. Memorial Day Celebration. Memorial day services on May 30 were marked by patriotic addresses j delivered before the veterans of the Civil war and a large assembly in the I Coliseum. Prof.. Claude Michelon, ai French officer on furlough, spoke be-! fore 3,000 persons in the Coliseum on ! "How We Live in the Trenches," on J June 16. j The Fourth of July was signalized ' by the biggest demonstration in the ' history of the country. More than 5.-! 000 persons marched in a parade in which civic, religious and fraternal 1 organizations took part. Business houses, clubs, lodges, factories and !

' schools were represented. Every i township in the county had represen- j I tative3 in line. Main street was lined :

with spectators lrom Fourth to Glen Milltr park where the paraders broke column. Sena I or James E. Watson and Richard Lieber, of Indianapolis, I delivered the addresses. On Aug. 17.Governor Goodrich delivered a patriotic address at the Old Settlers picnic' in Centerville. Mayor Charles W. ' Jewett of Indianapolis delivered an ad-1 dres at the Coliseum on Sept. 24 in : connection with the Fourth Liberty! loan drive. I

street was crowded with a throng that used every conceivable instrumen to produce noise. k Paraders marched and countermarched along the main thoroughfsrte. Residents indulged In the frolic dntil they became weary when they went home to rest, only to return within a few hours refreshed and ready to be

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blowing of whistles announced the signing of the armistice. - Within 80 minutes residents began pouring into Main street from all parts of the city.

The women of four Spanish nations, Spain, Cuba, Argentina and Uruguay, have now applied for affiliation with the International Women's Suffrage

The ringing of the fire bells and the 1 Alliance.

Armistice Day Celebration. News of the signing of the armistice early on Nov. 11 precipitated a demonstration that lasted all day. Main;

" Gifts that Last" The Boys gave us a Cift that will last forever Democracy

Let us show them our appreciation by showing the best time ever.

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JfHEN the third test ca m e in A m eri ca 's history to prove the Democracy's superiority, both the management and the men in the shop met this emergency with a united spirit of Joyalty as well as with efficiency. Our contribution, together with the contributions of hundreds of other industries, again brought our country through triumphantly. Today we join in celebrating the second anniversary of the success of this last and most costly test in the history of the world.

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