Examinations For Draft Commence this Morning

Young Men from all parts of Corson County are called to McIntosh to take examinations for service in Army-Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the days designated.

The examinations for the selective draft commence today, Thursday at the office of Dr. McHugh, and which will be in progress for a number of days as there are 172 young men to be examined. The quota for Corson county is 86 and it was the general belief that another drawing would be necessary to obtain this number, but up to the time of going to press quite a number had already been examined and a very small percentage of these had offered any exemption, and it is very doubtful now whether another drawing will be necessary. Following is the list of numbers and names and the order in which they were drawn:
1. 258 Charles Amos Munson, Timber Lake
2. 458 Joseph Charles Healy, Grand Valley
3. 854 Julius Youngman, Wakpala
4. 783 Dave Fischer, Trail City
5. 837 George Loves the War, Wakpala
6. 337 Fred E. McCleerey, Isabel
7. 676 Fred J. Cook, Watauga
8. 275 Edward Smolik, Timber Lake
9. 509 Sallie E. Hammond, Grand Valley
10. 564 Elmer Theodore Erickson, Thunder Hawk
11. 596 Richard Rudolph Usitalo, Morristown
12. 536 Cyril Mazachek, Thunder Hawk
13. 548 Nick Nicksic, Thunder Hawk
14. 126 Gideon Earl Morey, Morristown.
15. 184 Henry Clarence Engelson, McLaughlin
16. 755 Bede Thundershield, Little Eagle.
17. 107 Frank Lang, McIntosh
18. 616 James Arlo Olson, Morristown
19. 373 Richard Mammet, Isabel
20. 775 Issac Did Not Butcher, Little Eagle
21. 486 John William Burkhart, Grand Valley
22. 692 Maximilian J. Roethler, Watauga
23. 600 John Henry Trager, Keldron
24. 810 Louis Thief, Kenel
25. 507 Harold Howard Montgomery, Grand Valley
26. 309 Alfred Johnson, Isabel
27. 437 George Shutos, Jr. Isabel
28. 604 Dan Dangubick, Keldron
29. 43 Angel Eleff, McIntosh
30. 420 Horace Rose Harmon, Glad Valley
31. 514 Leo Burke O’Donnell, Morristown
32. 433 Samuel Thomas Duncan, Grand Valley
33. 10 Christian Rothenbacher, McIntosh
34. 487 Ralph Henry Murtaugh, Washington D.C.
35. 787 John Albert Smith, Mobridge
36. 140 Ballard Nugen Dean, Morristown
37. 432 Nick Beal, Grand Valley
38. 18 John Arnold, Mound City
39. 652 William Buckenberger, Watauga
40. 739 Thomas DeRockbrain, Bullhead
41. 601 Forrest James Fiddler, Morristown
42. 606 Otto Karlsen, Watauga
43. 182 Elmer Ray Benson, McLaughlin
44. 513 Henry Peter Larson, Morristown
45. 46 Emil Fechner, Walker
46. 223 James Sidney McLaughlin, McLaughlin
47. 117 Carl A. Mosby, McIntosh
48 602 George Oscar Willis, Keldron
49. 390 Francis Nichols, Grand Valley
50. 75 Edward Clyde Weatherly, Walker
51. 772 Howard Thompson, McLaughlin
52. 721 Joseph White Bear Claw, Bullhead
53. 795 Raymond Adolph Negard, Mobridge
54. 230 Loran Harrison Butler, Timber Lake
55. 767 Robert Milliken, McLaughlin
56. 868 Martin Medioine, Jr. Wakpala
57. 332 Frank F. Pillar, Isabel
58. 379 Martin Schneible, Jr. Isabel
59. 542 Paul Ernest Miller Thunder Hawk
60. 194 Charles Antoine Howard, McLaughlin
61. 874 Jasper Horse Thief, Wakpala
62. 552 Harry Joseph Archambault, Thunder Hawk
63. 298 Clifford Miller, Glencross
64. 675 Andrew B. Lansing, Watauga
65. 343 Harry H. Robbins, Isabel
66. 726 Frank Grindstone, Little Eagle
67. 15 Edwin Larry Miller, McIntosh
68. 42 William Hoiland, Grand Valley
69. 355 Mat Fichaug, Isabel
70. 530 Furman John Beat, Morristown
71. 809 Joseph Marshall, Kenel
72. 645 Harry Weston Ditto, Watauga
73. 218 Joseph Marsh, McLaughlin
74. 620 Dean Russel Irsons, Morristown
75 550 Reuben Emanuel Nelson, Thunder Hawk
76. 574 Paul Peterson, Keldron
77. 31 Guner Carl Emanuelson, McIntosh
78. 770 Julian Long Elk, Little Eagle
79. 882 Joseph Claymore, Wakpala
80. 676 Paul stokes, Watauga
81. 749 Samuel Foster, Little Eagle
82. 525 Mahamud J. Pazie, White Deer
83. 760 John Little Bear, Little Eagle
84. 183 Nincent Eugene Fenelon, McLaughlin
85. 56 Fred Finch, McIntosh
86. 792 Otto Pekelder Trail City
87. 5 William A. Palmer, Watauga
88. 350 Jacob J. Klein, Firesteel
89. 54 Chris Povoloff, McIntosh
90. 870 Francis Many Horses, Wakpala
91. 549 Howard Filmore Quay, Keldron
92. 440 Walter Cornelius roosen, Athboy
93. 741 Charles Whistler, Bullhead
94. 711 Thomas Cottonwood, Bullhead
95. 841 James Ealehorn, Wakpala
96. 638 Harrison Joseph Davis, Morristown
97. 623 Ralph Wavrik, Morristown
98. 269 Arthur William Sellnow, Timber Lake
99. 685 Walter C. Ripley, Watauga
100. 335 Fred Forsch, Firesteel
101. 493 Harry Tives Dodge, Grand Valley
102 341 Louis E. Johnson, Isabel
103. 391 Simon Leinense, Athboy
104. 353 Harry Larson, McIntosh
105. 637 William Ralph Payne, Morristown
106. 360 August Mueller, Isabel
107. 571 Harry Ashbury Hill, Thunder Hawk
108. 488 Lloyd John White, Grand Valley
109. 704 Louis J. Segal, Watauga
110. 72 Sam Tajkin, McIntosh
111. 356 John Federer, Isabel
112. 112 John Andrew Printz
113. 128 Mark John Grahek, Morristown
114. 679 Frank A. Burroughs, Watauga
115. 305 John Demeter, Trail City
116. 41 George Washington Gardiner, McIntosh
117. 363 William A. Eckert, Isabel
118. 6 Kere K. Dukoff, McIntosh
119. 327 Henry W. Clark, Isabel
120. 664 Thomas J. Beranck, Watauga
121. 93 Newman Nicholas Durbin, Marmarth
122. 345 Edward Schaffer, Isabel
123. 103 George Paul, McIntosh
124. 556 Percy Monroe Everroad, Thunder Hawk
125. 154 Thomas Martin Brophy, McLaughlin
126. 51 Walter Bunbry, McIntosh
127. 717 John Wisespirit, Bullhead
128. 30 Carl Christoff, McIntosh
129. 199 Earl Henry Billup, McLaughlin
130. 388 Walter H. Dorsey, Athboy
131. 773 Joseph Lawrence Dog, Bullhead
132. 608 John Charles Gillian, Morristown
133. 406 Andrew C. Haticestad, Athboy
134. 519 Ray R. Chapman, Morristown
135. 25 John Moser, McIntosh
136. 392 Thommy C. Lee, Coal Springs
137. 889 Lazar Kostoff Hanoff, Wakpala
138. 383 Ray L. Peck, Isabel
139 588 Thomas William Price, Keldron
140. 856 Joseph Takes the Shield, Wakpala
141. 705 Evan Doon, Watauga
142 576 John Frederick Ploog, Thunder Hawk
143. 122 Hans Olson, McIntosh
144. 642 Robert Moeleer Wattenberger, Morristown
145. 222 Jacob Henry Klein, McLaughlin
146. 700 Axel Jensen, Watauga
147. 297 Buel Idell Lunning, Timber Lake
148. 321 John Steinwant, Isabel
149. 736 John Joseph Old Crow, Bullhead
150. 707 Frederick James Bown, Watauga
151. 368 Gustaf Muelller, Isabel
152. 320 Omar A. Huseboe, Isabel
153. 666 Leroy Meiklejohn, Watauga
154. 814 Ben Defender, Kenel
155. 738 Henry Orininca, Bullhead
156. 848 Henry Mike Buckholz, Landeau
157. 121 Jabir Shibli, McIntosh
158. 221 Edward William Belden, McLaughlin
159. Walter Preston Donald, timber Lake
160. 822 Charles Vermillion, Kenel
161. 504 James Marion Scott, Morristown
162. 470 Lester Crouch Albright, Paris
163. 312 Anton J. Holinka, Isabel
164. 90 David Giese, McIntosh
165. 191 Floyd Leonard Johnson, McLaughlin
166. 477 William Joseph O’Brien, Grand Valley
167. 753 Samuel Eagleshield, Little Eagle
168. 130 Ferdinand Herman Marquardt Morristown
169. 758 Cyril LeCompte, Wakpala
170. 168 James Grover Hand, McLaughlin
171. 424 Joseph Dries, Athboy
172 840 Ambrose Gabe, Wakpala
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief August 9, 1917

Corson County Men Called for Army

An additional call on drafted men will not be needed in Corson County to fill out the required quota for this county in the first call according to the report of the board as shown below, as the number who did not claim exemptions and exemptions not allowed and passed the local physical examination were sufficient to make the required number from this county. The decision of the local board will stand unless revered by the district board in case of exemptions. Those who failed to report for examination numbered twenty, while sever were transferred to other boards for examinations. Twenty-eight were disqualified physically. Notices have been sent out by the board to those subject to call. Following are the names of those subject to first call, exempted and physically disqualified.
The following passed physical examination with no exemptions filed , subject to call: C. Munson, Joseph C. Healy, Julius Youngman, Dave Fischer, Fred J. Cook, Elmer T. Erickson, Henry C. Engelson, James A. Olson, John W. Burkhardt, John H.. Trager, Dan Dangubick, Christian Rothenbacher, John Arnold, Thomas DeRockbraine, Elmer Benson, Joe Whilte Hand Bear, Loren H. Butler, Clifford Miller, Edwin L. Miller, Wm. Hoiland, Joseph Marsh, Paul Peterson, Samuel Foster, Vincent E. Fenelson, Fred Finch, Otto Pekelder Jr., Chris Povoloff, Ralph Wavrik, Harry T. Dodge, Harry A. Hill, Sam Tajkin, John Federer, Frank Burroughs, George W. Gardner, William Eckert, Thomas J. Beranck, George Paul, Walter Bunberry, John C. Gilliam, Andrew O. Hatlestad, Thommy C. Lee, Lazar K. Nanoff, Joseph Shield, John F. Ploog, Axel Jenson, John Steinwandt, John Joseph Old Crow, Frederick J. Bown, Leroy Mekejohn, H.M. Bucholz, Cyril LaCompte, Grover Hand, Ambrose Gave.
Parties claiming exemptions but not allowed by local board, subject to call; Fred J. McCleery, Edward Smolik, Richard Mammet, Harold H. Montgomery, Samuel T. Duncan, John A. Smith, Forrest J. Fiddler, Edward C. Weatherly, Howard Thompson, Jasper Horse Thief, Martin Medicine, Jr., Charles A. Howard, Julian L. Elk, James E. Horn, Walter C. Riley, Simon Leviense, Louis J. Segal, Edward Schaefer, Joseph L. Dog, Ray R. Chapman, Robert M. Wattenberger, Ben Defender, Walter P. Donald, David Giese, Issac Did Not Butcher, James Scott.
The following were exempted by reason of physical defects: Bede Thundershield, Frank Lang, Maximilian J. Roethler, Louis Thief, Alfred Johnson, Lee B O’Donnell, Otto Karlsen, Carl A. Mosby, Robert Milliken, Martin Schnaible, Paul E. Miller, Andrew B. Lansing, Frank Grindstone, Mat Fichaug, Joseph Marshall, Harry W. Ditto, Gurner C. Emanuelson, Joseph Claymore, Paul Stokes, Mohammed J. Pazie, William A Palmer, Walter C. Roozen, Thomas Cottonwood, Thomas Martin Brophy, John Wisespirit, Earl A. Billup, Walter H. Dorsey.
The following were exempted by reason of dependents; Sollie E. Hammond, Cyril Mazachek, Nick Nicksic, Gideon E. Morey, Angel Eleff, Horace R. Harmon, Nick Beal, William Buckenberger, Henry P. Larson, Emil Fechner, Frank J. Pillar, Jr., Henry H. Robbins, Fuaman J. Beat, Rueben E. Nelson, John L. Bear, Howard Quay, Harrison J. Davis, Arthur W. Sellnow, Fred Forsch, Louis E. Johnson, William R. Payne, Jon A. Printz, Mark J Grahek, Kere K. Dumkoff, Henry W. Clark, Newman N. Durbin, John Moser, Ray L. Peck, Thomas W. Price, Jacob Henry Klien, Buell I. Lunning, Edward W. Belden, Charles Vermillion, Lester C. Aldright, Floyd L. Johnson, Joseph Dreis, Hans Olson.
Taken From Morristown World August 17,, 1917

Red Cross Organized

The first steps toward a Red Cross Auxiliary for Corson county was taken last week when Miss Helen Gamble, state organizer was here from Aberdeen and took up the matter with a number of the local people. Miss Gamble addressed quite a large crowd at the Opera House on the plans of the Red Cross Auxiliary and the requirements of this organization. Lack of interest was very much in evidence here until the state organizer came and pointed out the urgent need of every one’s help in making it as comfortable as possible for the boys who are going to the front, but her visit here has been received with much interest and before her departure she made arrangements to have an auxiliary organized for Corson County. The officers elected to look after the financial part of the organization are C.H. Belknapp, Chairman; A.W. Bigham and G.H. Humphrey, Vice Chairmen; T.A. Finnegan, Secretary and J.A. Archambault, Treasurer. these gentlemen have already taken up their work and are putting forth every spare moment to further the movement. The War Relief Committee appointed are as follows; Mrs. C.C. Bennett, Chairman; Mrs. T.A. Finnegan, vice Chairman and Mrs. C.H. Belknapp, Secretary-treasurer.
Complete information as to the working program of the organization is not obtainable at this writing as the outline of work has not yet been completed, but at this time it is the intention to meet in the vacant room in the Masonic temple twice a week to sew and knit different articles for the soldiers. The organization should have the support and earnest assistance of every individual in Corson county, and every district is asked to organize a sub organization and help the good work go on., as there will be man a boy from our county that will reap the benefits from this organization.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief August 30, 1917

Four Men Will Go to Ft. Riley

Five percent of Corson county’s quota has been selected to make up the first call of men for service in the new national army which will number four men viz; R. Butler, Timber Lake; James Olson, Morristown; Joseph Morris, McLaughlin and Elmer Erickson, Thunder Hawk. These men have been notified to report at McIntosh Saturday September 8 and on the following day will go to the cantonment at Ft. Riley, Kansas.
The next contingent of 49 percent will be notified to time fore departure for the mobilization camp on September 19 and the third contingent on October 3.
The McIntosh people are planning on giving the boys a good send-off Sunday, and the people from all over the county are invited to participate.
Taken from Morristown World September 7, 1917

Good Salary is offered Cooks by Navy

The United states Navy has issued a special appeal for men who can cook to enlist in that branch of the service. The pay is higher than most branches, the work is pleasant, and the cook on the ship is easily the most popular of the personnel.
The officer in charge of the Nebraska and South Dakota district for the navy announced yesterday that the department is looking to this district to supply a good proportion of men who can cook for the Navy. It is the homesteader and the miner, the man who know how to take care of himself in the open who knows the science and art of cooking-and its importance in keeping up the fighting spirit. Especially is the the man who can take care of the cooking end of a small town restaurant desirable.
The usual hours for a ships cook are divided up so that he works one day and rests the next-or three meals on and three meals off.
The best of material is furnished to work with and the pay is exceptionally good. The salary ranges from $35 to $66.50 a month. This is in addition to all clothing, food, rent, medical attention and other expenses. Experts have estimated that the living expenses furnished a cook in the United States Navy is equal to $50 a month in civilian life.
Taken from Morristown World September 7, 1917

New Auxiliaries Organized

McLaughlin and Morristown are the first two towns in the count to join hands with the Red Cross Auxiliary formed in McIntosh last week and they are both to be commended on the rapidness in which they have shown their willingness to work for such a good cause. It is customary for the county seat to be the headquarters for the Red Cross in each county and the other places will organize auxiliaries to that organization and do their work through the, and these towns are to be congratulated on the way the have laid aside all other obstacles and shown their willingness to work in harmony. The Red Cross Auxiliary is formed a s a county organization and the donations and work did by the people of the different towns will be credited to Corson county, the county in which they live,l and will be divided among the boys who will represent us at the front. Morristown will organize their auxiliary Friday evening and it is expected that a number from here will go up and give them what assistance they can in perfecting their organization
Owing to the fact the the goods ordered by the Chairman for the women to work on have not arrived, no definite arrangements have been made as to the time and place of the meetings, but Mrs. Bennett informed us today that they would probably arrive the first of the week . There will be many articles to sew and it is hoped that every woman who can possibly spare nay time will give trier support and help. Several of the local people are now wearing the Red Cross buttons and any one who wishes to join can do so at once by seeing C.H. Belknapp or J.A. Archambault. It is the intention now to place the buttons and cards in the different business places for sale,a and everybody should get one. The card and button will cost $1.00 which will pay your membership for one year, the money obtained from this source will be used for purchasing the yarn and other articles to be made up for the soldiers.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief Sept. 6, 1917

Morristown Organizes a Red Cross

A Morristown Chapter of the Red Cross for Corson county was organized last Friday evening at a meeting called for that purpose at the Grand hall. Altho the attendance was not large those present took an active interest in the organization and prospects are good to have one of the largest chapters in the county. Some of the officers and members of the Red Cross recently organized at McIntosh were preset, viz; Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Belknapp, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Sutcliff, Mr. and Mrs. T. Douglas and Mrs. C.C. Bennett, and assisted in the initial proceeding of organization and stated the progress of their Chapter and what was required within the county, which was enthusiastically received and a vote of thanks is due these people for the interest shown in helping us get organized. At the close of the meeting the following officers were elected: W.R. Amoo, chairman; Mrs. W.M. Matthews, vice-chairman; Mildred Coutts, secretary and F.L Hammang, treasurer. The organization should have the earnest support of every individual in this vicinity and people from the surrounding country as well as those in Morristown are urged to become members.
The following committees were appointed:
Membership-C.H. Julius, Kent Douglas, Miss Lacey, Loretta Kurtz, Calvin Lipes, Lois Amoo, S.O. Steenerson, Alma Idso and Abbie Surring.
War Relief-Mrs. F.R. Ginther, chairman; Mrs. Chas. Hardy, secretary; Mrs. A.B. Coutts, treasurer.
Finance Committee- Mrs. F.R. Ginther, Mildred Coutts, Mrs. W.M. Matthews, Mrs. W.R. Amoo, Vera Lipes, Chas. Hardy, Fr. P.R. Macauley, F.R. Ginther, C.J. Gesme, R.B. Lipes.
Taken from Morristown World September 14, 1917

Boys to Ft. Riley Saturday

Notices have been set out by the local board to thirty six young men of Corson county notifying them that they are included in the second quota from Corson county of the required forty percent for the second call of men for service in the national army. These men will assemble at McIntosh to be ready to leave there Saturday morning, September 22nd for the cantonment at Ft. Riley Kansas.
Arrangements have been completed by the citizens of McIntosh, Morristown and McLaughlin and others over the county to give the boys a rousing farewell, Friday, September 21st. at which time a program and entertainment will be given in their honor. Prominent speakers will give addresses and the McLaughlin band will furnish the music for the occasion. A banquet will be given the boys followed by a dance in the evening.
A large number of the relatives and friends of the boys called to the colors will be present besides many other patriotic people from over the county to pay their respects to the young men who are going to fight for our flag.
Among those who are to answer the call on September 21st are the following; Julius Youngman, Richard Mammet, Issac Did Not Butcher, John Henry Trager, Dan Dangubick, Sameul Thomas Duncan, Christian Rothenbacher, John Arnold, Thomas DeRockbraine, Joe White Hand Bear, Martin Medicine, Jr., Charles Antoine Howard, Jasper Horse Thief, Clifford Miller, Edwin L. Miller, Julian Long Elk, Samuel Foster, Otto Pekelder, Jr., Chris Povoloff, James Eagle Horn, Ralph Wavrik, Harry A. Hill, Sam Tajkin, John Federer, Frank Burroughs, George Washington Gardiner, William Eckert, James M. Scott, Joseph Lawrence Dog, John Charles Gilliam, Andrew O. Hatlestad, Thommy C. Lee, Lazar K. Nanoff, Joseph Takes the Shield, Axel Jensen, George Paul.
Taken from Morristown World September 21, 1917

Drafted Men are Guests of Honor

People fro all parts of Corson county gathered in McIntosh last Friday afternoon and most all remained until the following day to bid the drafted boys farewell, and never in the history of the country was a more patriotic demonstration ever witnessed Everything was most favorable for the celebration, the day was a most beautiful one and although the occasion being more or less a sad affair, the people comae with the best of spirits and every detail of the program was carried out with due credit.
After a short introduction by Mr. C.H. Belknapp, Attorney VAnSlyke of Aberdeen, made the opening address and with tear stained eyes the mammoth crowd sat in silence while he spoke on the topic of the day.
Mr. Van Slyke is a very able speaker and his words sent home a thought that brought tears to a great many. In his speech, Mr. Van Slyke told of his experience as a soldier when he was with the boys in the Phillipines Islands and urged the boys who were leaving to remember the folks at home who will continually be thinking of them during their absence. He also spoke on the fat that these men who were going to serve their country and were called by the draft were as much to be honored as those who have enlisted previously, as those who are called by draft were not able to get away until they knew their country needed them. Mr. Van Slyke told of how science had changed things in the last few years and how the conscription law gave each one an equal right. Time and again he was greeted by hearty applause and was compelled to remain silent for a few minutes.
At. 5:30 the drafted men with their friends and relatives sat down to a bounteous laden table at the Ecker hotel which was given in their honor. The quartet composed of Bert Bigham, B. Blumer, Dana Bennett and C.C. Bennett, with the accompaniment of Mrs. Rudolph Jager at the piano, gave a number of beautiful and timely selections.
Wm. Hagenbuch, W.W. Price and Frank Burroughs were called on for speeches and each one spoke a few words of praise for the young men who are called to represent us is this world struggle for humanity.
Editor Christenson of the Fort Yates Pioneer, was also called on for a speech and responded by thanking the people of Corson county in behalf of the men from his county, for the kindness and entertainment they had been given an invitation to take part in.
The McLaughlin ban furnished music throughout the day and for the dance which was given that evening. The Red Cross Society served supper at their room in the Masonic hall, and as the visitors were taken care of in a manner that the Red Cross deserve credit for. The Opera hall was crowded to its full capacity and it was necessary to take part of the crowd to the Masonic rooms where they also were given a chance to trip the light fantastic Mr. Magnuson repeated the picture show several times during the evening so that everyone could have a chance to see the fine picture program he secured.
The Sioux county boys, who came back from McLaughlin, Friday afternoon left Saturday morning on No. 16 and a large crowd were at the train to bid them farewell, and on No. 6 the boys from Corson county left for Fort Riley, Kansas and in both instances as the train left the station, many who had not considered the seriousness of their departure came to realize what they were being called to do, and through falling tears they watched the train that carried them off depart from sight. All told it was a sad event, and will linger long in the memories of the people of Corson count who will patiently await their return.
The next call will be made sometime next month and another celebration will be given for the boys who leave then, and it is hoped that it will prove as patriotic as the one just held.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief Sept. 27, 1917

Third Contingent Have Been Called

The third contingent from Corson county, consisting of 36 men have been notified to report before the Local Board at McIntosh on Friday, October 5th and from there will be transported to the mobilization camp at Ft. Riley, Kansas. Arrangements are being made to give the boys a send off at McIntosh before their departure. Following are the names of those who will go;
Charles Amos Munson, Joseph Charles Healy, Dave Fischer, John William Burkhardt, Ralph Harry Martaugh, John Albert Smith, Forest James Fiddler, Elmer Benson, William Hoiland, Paul Peterson, Vincent Eugene Fenelson, Fred Finch, Jacob J. Klein, Simon Lavienne, Harry Larson, Thomas Burnun, Percy Everrond, Walter Bunberry, John Ploog, Frederick J. Bown, Gustave Muelller, Walter Preston Donald, William Joseph O’Brien, Grover Hand, Richard Mammat, Sam Tajkin, Joseph Lawrence Dog, Joseph Takes The Shield, John Steinmandt, John Joseph Old Crow, Ben Defender, H.M. Bucholz, James Marion Scott, Cyril LaCompte, Ambrose Gave, Ferdinand H. Marquerdt.
Those included in the third contingent from Sioux county who reside near Morristown are: John F. Merrick, Pretty rock; Chas. R. Brooks, Ole O. Tangen, Thomas Sullivan, William J. Knoke and Nick Striegel of Morristown. These boys have their 24 hours notice from the local board at Ft. Yates but at this writing no definite time has been set for them to report. They will be sent to Camp Dodge at Des Moines, Iowa.
Taken from Morristown World October 5, 1917

Interesting Letter from Soldiers

The World received the following letter for publication from Ed Knutson and Ben Iorns giving an interesting account of their trip and arrival at the army camp at Charlotte N.C. The readers of the World, as well as ourselves, are glad to hear from the boys who have joined the colors and hope we may receive more letters for publication;
Dear Old Pals:
On looking thru the pages of the “Morristown World” a copy of which we just received, and it sure seemed good to hear about the doings in and around the old town, we decided to drop a few lines to the “World” for publication, as we could not reach our all individually.
We left Mobridge on the 28th and arrived here the following Tuesday about 4:00 a.m. after an exciting trip there were 14 Pullmans in the train, besides cook, baggage, mule and wagon cars, but we made very good time considering the large movement of troops during that time. Our first stop was Milwaukee where we exercised for an hour by “hiking” through the Parks, then we started away amid “some demonstration” the whole city turned out to see the first troop train of the war pass thru their city, whistles blew all along our way thru town, and the boys decided Milwaukee would be the place to go after the war.
We got into Chicago about six bells that evening, took the Monon Route out of there to Louisville where we again unloaded for another hour of exercise, after which the L & W rolled us into Knoxville, the following morning we took another “hike” and boarded the “southern Road’ to our destination. We had an interesting trip through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, also passed a large detention camp at Hot Springs, for Germans, which were taken from interned boats in our harbors, after the declaration of war.
The weather has been fine up until today, it has been raining and we are lying around camp. This is about the first days drill we have missed so far and even though it is storming we sure are enjoying the day.
On our arrival here we were made a Machine Gun Company, K, L and I make one of the Battalions of the 41st Division and the rest of the South Dakota Regiment is split up, some in artillery and others still in the Infantry, so there in no more Fourth South Dakota.
This is a fine camp about five miles from Charlotte, it is about 8 miles square and some city of “Sammies”, water works throughout and all electric lighted, we even have them in our tents which makes a much better light that those old time tallow candles. We are all much pleased with out new home.
Jack Deaton, Ben and I are in the same squad, the famous second, and we sure have some great old time, but taps blow at 10 bells after which we are expected to be in our blankets so we don’t do much prowling around nights. M.P.’s stationed at all corners up town arrest all soldiers caught up there after that time. The Daughters of the Revolution are giving the 4th South Dakota’s dance in the auditorium up town tomorrow night, so we are excused until eleven bells, The Observer, the principle paper here, also put up an automatic score board at Camp so we have been watching the World Series.
Taken from Morristown World October 19, 1917

Big Fire at Lemmon

Several suspects arrested in connection with the $200,000 fire here yesterday have all been released after a thorough questioning, and at 2 o’clock this afternoon there was no one in custody. Feeling against the I.W.W., who are undoubtedly responsible for the fire loss here is running very high, and an armed guard has been permanently organized to protect the city against future happenings of the kind experienced yesterday.
Fire was discovered this morning by a patrol of armed citizens at 1:30 under the Hamm Brewing company’s storage, but was extinguished without damage. This was believed to have been started by another phosphorus plant.
The I.W.W . phosphorous plants were responsible for the $200,000 fire loss here Wednesday when fire destroyed the main business block in Lemmon as well as the Western and Farmers elevators, has been established beyond a doubt by the finding of additional phosphorus plants in various parts of the city.
Lemmon is now without an elevator, as the Empire elevator burned to the ground Monday night from a phosphorus plant.
The buildings which were burned to the ground are: The Western, Farmer and Empire elevators, which leaves Lemmon without an elevator.
J.C. Elliott’s Department Store. This was a two story cement block building, 50 x150, and occupied by the most substantial general store in the city, with a wholesale grocery store in the rear. Upstairs was the Lemmon Opera House, armory and Commercial Club rooms.
Red Cross Pharmacy Voight proprietor. A two story cement block building with offices and rooms upstairs.
Palace Hotel-Otto Rodenbu, Building belonging to A.E. Shaw, 75x100, two story frame building
Riley M. Horr Jewelery-two story frame building. Upstairs occupied by attorney L.P. McNulty living apartments of Mr. and Mrs. Horr and rented living rooms.
Sid Meyer’s Pool Room--Bowling alley in basement. Frame building, two story. Upstairs occupied by Mr. Meyer’s gamily and roomers.
Logan Berry’s Law Office and living quarters.
F.A. Finch Real Estate Office’s. Frame building, north half occupied by Clyde Christenson’s barber shop, five chairs and bath rooms. South half by Mr. Finch’’s real estate and insurance offices.
First National Bank building=two story cement block building 50x125. First floor occupied by bank with Model Clothing company’s store, Charles Work and Ingvold Hermanson, proprietors, while the second was occupied by Telephone exchange, offices of Dr. C.B. Strang and Dr. J.T. Lane.
Some reports are to the effect that the Elliott store withstood the flames but suffered smoke and water damage, while other report are to the effect that the store was gutted.
Taken from McIntosh Globe Chief November 22, 1917

Morristown Boys In France

A cablegram announces the safe arrival in France of the balance of the old Fourth South Dakota infantry on January 23. What was once Company K of Lemmon of which a large number of Morristown boys are members were among the troops who arrived in France and the many friends and relatives of our boys will welcome the good news that they have arrived safely on the other side. They sailed on January 11 and the announcement of their arrival was eagerly awaited. Among the Morristown boys arriving “over there” are: Jack Deaton, Ed Knudson, Thos. Ryan, Russell Iorns, Ben Iorns, Brooks Baughman, Mike McGrath, Clair Coutts and Frank Hodge.
Taken from Morristown News February 1, 1918

Must Learn to follow Directions

Each day one Wheatless meal; each week two wheatless days- Monday and Wednesday.
Each day one Meatless meal; each week one Meatless Day-Tuesday
Two days without Pork-Tuesday and Saturday.
Wheatless means to eat no wheat products-bread, biscuit, crackers, pastry.
Meatless means to eat no red meat-beef, pork, mutton, lamb, veal; and no preserved meats-beef, bacon, ham, salt pork or lard.
Use vegetable oils or butter substitutes for cooking, hold the household to three-fourths of a pound of sugar a week for each person.
Ten millions of households have joined in the Food Administration to make our national resources suffice for ourselves, those associated with us in this war, and our armies in France. Observance of these rules will make the pledge good.
Everyone must help is we are to win. The soldier must obey orders or there will be no army. The people must be one or there will be no nation. So that we win, all of us must Follow Directions.
This is Your War guide for use in Your home.
It tells you what foods we must save to provision ourselves and our allies; it tells how we can stretch our supplies so everyone will have enough= without any hurt to your health or your strength.
Your Government does not ask you to give up three square meals a day-nor even one. All it asks is that you eat less of the foods we need to keep the armies going and eat all you want of the other things that we have in plenty.
Eat plenty-keep up your strength and your vim to help win the war, You have dedicated to the Nation everything that you have; you are asked now to give up-just some habits of the kitchen and table.
American and her Allies must not run out of Wheat, Meat or Fats.
If we let that happen, Germany will win the war.
We must save Sugar, use every drop of milk and -we must learn to Follow Directions.
Taken from Morristown World February 1, 1918

Boys leave for camp

Following is the list of men who have enlisted during the past month;
William A. Palmer, Watauga; Leroy Meilkejohn, Watauga; Simon McSweeney, Watauga; Oscar Melvin Olson, Morristown; Walter Fay West, Morristown; Frederick L. Schreiber, Watauga; Adrian Willigan, Watauga; Otto Schenkenberger, Watauga; Ferris Crisp, Morristown; Nicholas Meyer, Lightcap; Omar Huseboe, Lightcap; Scott Hatch, McLaughlin; Albert Hollister, McLaughlin; Harrison B. Sands, Grand Valley; Glen Fisher, McLaughlin;
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief February 28, 1918

A Letter from Paris Island

The following letter was received by Sheriff and Mrs. T. Douglas from their son Kent, formerly clerk for Chas Hardy, who enlisted from here about a month ago.
Paris Island, S.Car.
Dear Mother and Father:
Sunday mowing and raining. I left the quarantine camp last Wednesday and marched about 5 miles to the maneuvering grounds. It was the hottest day I have seen since I’ve been here. Right now we are having the hardest part of the training. I am planning on applying for the Aviation Service after my three months drilling which every man is compelled to take. No matter what he intends to take after his three months of training.
There are many cases of measles and chicken pox her but I have been lucky enough not to catch any yet. There is one case of spinal meningitis.
We have been sleeping in bunk houses but are now in tents, which sure makes me feel at home.
I have gone to church or bible class more since I reached this Island than I ever did before and am going again in about half an hour. They hold it in the building in which I am writing this letter or the Y.M.C.A.
There are a few boys on this Island from the Western states although the boy I am bunking with lived at Yankton.
How is the winter in Dakota. It is fine down here, We are swimming while you are hugging the stove. That sounds nice, doesn’t it.
We have to roll in at 10 o’clock and that old reveille sure sounds tough in the morning after a hard drill at 5:45 in the morning.
We will stay here 8 or 10 days then to the Main B tracks for us and from there to Virginia for Trench War Fire Drill. Ten most likely to France.
Has any of the boys left there or Morristown to enlist.
The latest newspapers we get are about 10 days old so I don’t know what is happening outside of this Island but I am reading a lot in the Y.M.C.A. playing ball and cleaning my rifle. We had another Wash day yesterday and am getting to be quite a shark at it. I suppose I will have to wash the clothes when I get home-well I can do it. Well Bible class is just about to start so give my love to all. Your loving son Kent Douglas
Taken from Morristown World March 1, 1918

Next Call Most Likely Monday

Notices has been sent out to the boys of Corson county to be ready on a 24-hour notice to answer the call of the colors. The quota for this county was twenty-two but in the past week fifteen of that number has enlisted and has been assigned to their training camps. Unless further time is extended Monday March 4th, is the date set for their leaving. The following boys are to go: Fred Cook, Knute Sagge, R. Mammett, Alfred Johnson, George Willis, Raymond Neegard and Paul Stokes.
Taken from Morristown World March 1, 1918

McIntosh will Go “Over the Top”

The command has been given and the McIntosh community are on the verge of going “over the top”., not out of the trenches, but with the Third Liberty Loan which is practically as essential. We present to our readers this week our Liberty Loan Edition which has been made possible by the liberal patronage of the people of McIntosh and their cooperation in our effort to bring the message of the necessity of buying Liberty Bonds to the different homes.
Corson County is asked to raise $71,500 during this Third Liberty Loan drive and to do this, it is necessary for everyone to buy their share. The payments o n the Bonds are made so that it is possible for everyone to buy at least one without enduring any hardships, and if we must make a sacrifice to do it, we should without hesitating. Mothers and fathers have given up their boys and they have gone to a foreign country to give up their life, if necessary, so that we at home may be safe from those murderers who have done things that are a disgrace to humanity. Think of the awful hardships those boys who have gone from this community must endure for our sake. Would you take their place rather that to loan the Government $100 to buy them ammunition? They are not asking you to give this money but are just borrowing it and giving you a good rate of interest Uncle Sam has conscripted men for the army and if the people do not want to loan their money, the Government has the power to conscript it by taxation, and then there would be no interest nor principal returned. Are we going to let it come to that!
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief April 11, 1918

Boys Called for Service

The following men will leave for army service about April 26;
Alley Kalla,
Jens Jenson
Martin Hettle
James Makes Trouble
Joseph James Azure
Carl Gideon Lundgren
Abraham Miller
Henry Stafford Kessler
Henry Arnold Ankle
Issac Looking Back
Albin Printz
Albert Hjermstad
Eugene Walkingshid
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief April 11, 1918

Indians are Patriotic

The Indians in Corson County are taking a great interest in the Red Cross work. They have sent in more than 150 subscriptions. And insist on having window cards and buttons. Several have asked for yarn for knitting and tow Sioux women have each made a sweater which has been accepted by the Red cross department of supplies at Minneapolis. It is regrettable that we are not able to furnish more yarn to these willing workers, who are anxious to replace the old time bed work with the much needed knitting for their war men.
A unique and interesting phase of the Red Cross work has been going on in the Eastern part of the county. The Indian girls of the Martin Kenel Agricultural School have under the guidance and with the cooperation of the matron, seamstress and laundress used the scraps of cloth from the sewing room, in making several handsome quilts. Much originality was shown in the patterns designed by the pupils. This enterprise has been carried on in the spirit of true sacrifice the pupils contributing money for padding and lining out of their weekly allowance for goodies. In one case a little girl worked hard for the money which she wished to give for herself and her two smaller sisters.
Two of these quilts were recently sold under the very efficient leadership of Mr. Sam Long, the Government farmer in charge of this District and the neat sum of $440 raised. More sales similar to this one are forthcoming, the pupils are fairly chuckling with enthusiasm over the idea of helping to win the war.
Taken from McIntosh globe-Chief April 11, 1918

Buy a Third Liberty Bond

It is now very probable that McIntosh will “go over the top” with its quota for the Third Liberty Loan only a little over $1000 being needed at this writing, and on account of the weather many solicitors in the rural districts have not made their reports. The quota for McIntosh was considerably large but the people are better acquainted with what the Bonds represent are not waiting to be coaxed to invest their money with the best security in the world. It was impossible for us to print the names of those who have already subscribed this week on account of so many names, but it will appear in our next issue, and we are of the opinion that the slacker list will be very small. Everybody will know who has bought Bonds, so don’t think you can make them think you are a loyal American if you have not brought your share. If you have to borrow the money to buy them with, don’t hesitate, the sacrifice is too small.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief April 18, 1918

German Language No More

Except where extraordinary necessity can be shown for its temporary use, the German language is forbidden in schools both public and private and in churches in this state for the duration of the war. This step is taken by the Council to promote the public peace and to harmonize the utterances of South Dakotans under one tongue so they issued order No. 4, which is as follows;
Whereas, it has been made to appear to the South Dakota Council of Defense that the use within this state on any public or semi-public occasion or in nay public or semi-public place of the German language or the language of any other nation with which this nation is now at war, has a tendency to and often does excite disturbance of the public peace, and in some instances has produced violence; has a tendency and does interfere with the public safety, and the protection of life and public and private property; and has a tendency to and does interfere with the efficient application of the civil, industrial and military resources of the state toward the maintenance of the defense of the state and nation, and toward the successful prosecution of the war.
It is therefore, ordered, that all teaching in the German language in classes, both public and private, as well as private tutorage, is hereby prohibited except in classes of religious instruction already organized which may continue such instruction until October 1, 1918/
And it is further ordered, that the use of the German language in all public or quasi-public meetings, including sermons or public worship, is hereby prohibited except where permits may be granted by the State Council of Defense upon proper showing that the use of the German language upon such occasion is necessary and in not detrimental to the best interest of the state and union.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief June 6, 1918

Boys Arrive at Camp Lewis

This offices is in receipt of a letter from Ralph T. Ankerson, who had charge of the boys who left here for Camp Lewis, Washington, a couple weeks ago, but on account o lack of time it is impossible for us to publish the entire letter, but below give a few paragraphs from same;
In behalf of the forty-five boys who left McIntosh May 25th for Camp Lewis, Washing, I hereby tender a hearty tribute of gratitude for the splendid treatment and send off given us by the people of Corson county. The English vocabulary is weak when it comes to expressing our innermost feelings and we intend to show our gratitude by actions rather than by words. But I’ll say this much that for true Red, White and Blue patriotism and support of the home bunch, we sure think that McIntosh has “got the edge” on lots of towns. Put it there. After “us” bunch left McIntosh did we give vent to melancholy expressions, and indulge in mournful sighs, groans of anguish or other doleful tunes as will the kaiser? Did we? Not! We were all highly intoxicated-that is, with exhilaration and the joy of going, and the night was punctuated with cries of “kill the kaiser,” and “hurrah” for McIntosh.
On from Miles City, Mont., the climate was damp and perspiry like the brow of Wilhelm when he heard the Yanks were coming. I know not what the other fellows thought, but it was about the mountains it was good. As for me, my mind kept reverting to the Kaiser which was bad. But Wait.
Not long ago that “kultered gentleman” laughed and jeered at the “insignificant” American Army, much as we had laughed at the apparently unimportant aspect of Montana’s sage brush plains. For a moment I was struck with shame as how we had dared to laugh in the presence of those mountains.
But my apprehension turned suddenly to joy when I reflected that some day, not far off, the Kaiser is going to wake up and find frowning over him, silent and stern, strong and magnificent, yet with all kindly, but as immovable as the eternal mountains, the Greater American Army as it will be.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief June 6, 1918

From Her Son Over Across

The following is a letter received by Mrs. E.E. Paul from her son who is now serving with the American Expeditionary Force “somewhere” in France.
Dear Mother;
Just a few lines this morning to let you know I am all ok. We are some little distance from the place where we landed but where I can not tell you. The weather is fine this morning and the sun shines real bright. The grass, trees and flowers are sure pretty. Feel good, why I feel fine. Of course, we haven’t such good beds and eats as we had in the good old U.S. but a great deal better than I expected to find it. We haven’t got trucks yet but expect to get them soon We’ll be glad to get back to Quincey again. Say, but I would sure like to get a letter from someone, haven’t received a letter since I left Camp Merrit, N.J. and that’s not all, we don’t know when we will get any mail of any kind, but do hope it will be soon.
Say ma, you don’t realize what these poor French people have to put up with. They are sure sad looking and you can not blame them. The towns have no men in them at all, except boys and old men and few of them. I never seen such lonesome places in all my life. But as for us, ma, don’t worry, for we get all we want to eat and a good place to sleep that is, I mean we don’t have to sleep outside, so don’t worry. Leave it to Him who loves us all for God will watch over us. I am thanking Him that I am able to help these people as well as to help ourselves.
Corp. Robert A. Paul
You may well be proud of your son, Mrs. Paul. He is a splendid soldier. Lt. Olson, Co. “D”
Editors Note; the above letter was censored by Lieutenant Olson and on sealing the letter, wrote the note above and coming from an officer such as it did, is sufficient reason for Mrs. Paul feeling over prod of her son.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief June 6, 1918

A Good Day for Red Cross

E.G. Rinderneck of the McIntosh Pool Hall, set a pace for raising money for the Red Cross that will be hard to beat. Last week Mr. Rinderneck had posters out announcing that the gross receipts of his place of business for Friday May 31st would be turned over the to the American Red Cross, and from the results he obtained and the amount of money he turned over his plan was sanctioned by everybody. On account of the rainy weather there were not many people around, but the charitable idea of Mr. Rinderneck was not to be hampered by such a small obstacle ass rain, and a “kangaroo court” was soon organized and committee of volunteers made their way around the city, arresting everybody they came in contact with for some minor offense, and were so taken before the judge and given a fine. The pool room was the scene of much excitement and fun caused from those who attempted to resist arrest, and at times it sound as if a company of American soldiers were about to enter Berlin. The only time during the day when quietness reigned long enough to hear the decision of the judge was when Mrs. C.H. Belknapp was escorted to the court and given a fine for leaving the city without a permit. The police were very accommodating, and if you didn’t have time to go to the court room, they told you what your fine would be and you could either pay it or they would take you with them;
The day made the local Red Cross richer by $202.50 and Mr. Rinderneck is deserving of much praise for his work and generosity. The cost to him amounted to around $50 for the goods he sold, as he gave the gross receipts and did not deduct the cost of his cigars, candies etc. the sold. Mr. Rinderneck wishes to thank those who took such an active part in helping to make the day a grand success, and the Red Cross is overly thankful to all concerned.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief June 6, 1918

47 Register in Corson County

The registration of young men who had attained the age of 21 years since June 5, 1917 brought in a total of 47 in Corson county in the registration of June 5th of this year. Those who have failed to register do so with the risk of losing valuable rights and also to punishment prescribed by the government officials. questionairre will be sent out to the registrants and those who are put in Class 1 will be called for military services as soon as the present Class 1 men are exhausted. Following is the list of men who registered in Corson County:
Albert Florin Bail, McIntosh
Francis Baker, McLaughlin,
Steven Brave Crow, Bullhead
Gilbert Crest Cadotte, Wakpala
Clarence Edward Carlson, Athboy
Vacil C. Choralsesky, Morristown
Harry LeRoy Clark, Grand Valley
Silas Fire Cloud, Little Eagle
Bryan Enright, Timber Lake
Edgar R.A. Gamm, McIntosh
Caleb Gardner Hall, Isabel
John A. Hanken, timber Lake,
Halvor P. Hauge, Firesteel
Leslie M. Haynes, Grand Valley
Torvall Idso, Keldron
Austin J. Jeffries, McLaughlin
Andrew J. Johnson, McIntosh
Walter Wm. Laatsch, Timber Lake
Mike Lavier, Mahto
Walter Wm Lawien, McIntosh
Otto Francis Lofgren, Watauga
Nimrod K. Long McIntosh
Wm. Marshall, Kenel
Leo James Melicher, Athboy
Wm. F. Mullally, Kenel,
Rose E. McChesney, McLaughlin
Henry McLaughlin, Wakpala
Wm. McQuid, Morristown
Chris J. Neumiller, McIntosh
Helmer Olson, Cold Springs
Charley Paulson, Athboy
Saliah Pazie, Grand Valley
Ernest E. Pierson McLaughlin
Henry D. Ploog, Keldron
Walter D. Puaries, Grand Valley
Benedict Red Legs, Bullhead
James Shoestrings Bullhead
Phillip J. Trager Keldron
John Louis Tiger, Wakpala
Max Uzel, Morristown
Emil Vukelich, Thunder Hawk
Amos Walks Quietly, Bullhead
Fred Walz, McLaughlin
Harry Weisbauer, Timer Lake
Charles A. Wilhelm, Morristown
John D. Young Hawk, Wakpala
Wallace Cross Bear, Little Eagle.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-chief June 13, 1918

Celebration at Barkley Hill

A Flag Day Carnival will be held on Barkley Hill, three miles north of Watauga on the Cedar trail, Saturday June 15th. The proceeds of this carnival will be used for the organization of a Red Cross chapter in the West End of Sioux county and everyone is invited to come and spend the evening. The celebration will commence at 6 p.m. on the above date and the people in that vicinity have arranged a very appropriate program and those who attend are assured of a good time. Bowery dance, speaking, music and many other attractions. A real circus by local talents. Don’t say at home on account of the babies, they have arranged a nursery where they will be taken .care of while you enjoy the evening.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief June 13, 1918

Thanks to the Red Cross

Following is a letter received by the local Red Cross from Harris Rinderneck, thanking them for the comfort kit;
Dear Neighbors and Friends;
The comfort kit received and I send my heartiest thanks. Gifts from home which carry the sentiment and feeling of the people is a great help in this navy life.
Am now at Camp Ross waiting to be sent east for further training and from then on i will take up the real life of a sailor. No doubt when we get to sea memories of home will willfully crowd my mind and thoughts of the comfort kit will show me that the people at home are with me.
As for news, I cannot tell you much at present but hope to later on. Now we would be better known as land Sailors because as for water we just see it. Lake Michigan is near her, but having good eyesight that is the closest I get.
Taken from McIntosh Globe Chief June 20, 1918

Farewell for Drafted Men

Arrangements are being made to give the boys who will leave here next Monday afternoon for Camp Funston, another rousing send-off. The letter that appeared in this paper a couple weeks ago from the boys who left last month, was an indication of how the appreciated the efforts of the home people in giving them a good farewell and it is hoped that a large crowd will be here Monday when the boys leave. If there was no celebration whatsoever, it is only a justice to these men that the community should turn out and bid them farewell at least. they are going to fight for you and some of them ma never return and it does not make any particular difference whether you know any of them or not. The special train that will take the eighty-one men to camp Funston will leave McIntosh at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief June 20, 1918

Will Leave for Camp Funston

Following is a list of names of the boys who will leave for Camp Funston Kansas August 26, 1918;
Barney brought, Grand Valley
Raymond W. Rose, Morristown
Ernest E. Pierson, McLaughlin
Walter W. Lawien, McIntosh
Walter Laatech, Timber Lake
H.P. Hauge, Firesteel
Leo J. Melicher, Athboy
Silas Firecloud Little Eagle.
Fred Walz, McLaughlin
James Shoestring, Bullhead
Bryan Enwright, Timber Lake
Torvall Idso, Keldron
Otto F. Lofgren, Watauga
Walter D. Puariea, Grand Valley
William McQuoid, Morristown
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief August 15, 1918

Clyde Rush Writes Home

The following is a letter from Clyde Rush to his home folks from Camp Dodge Iowa.
Dear Ones at Home:
How are you all/ I am sure fine. Received your most welcome letter yesterday and was glad you are all well.
It is raining here tonight, the first rain we have had to speak of since I came. It sure was getting dry, when ever the wind blowed it was just like a blizzard in winter.
We went out on a twenty-five mile hike today. We took our dinner along and were gone all day, had some time and some dinner too.
I like it just fine here now. I am just getting interested in it and will like it much better when I get my gun, we haven’t got them yet. There were nine Companies that went out on a parade drill yesterday and the officers were all out there to see which company did the best and what do you know about it Co. 41 took the prize. Hurrah for Co. 41 and the Lieutenant made a big speech. He said, U.S.A. had the best soldiers in the world and South Dakota had the best soldiers of the U.S.A. So when you think we can’t whip Kaiser Bill we will show you.
They are trying to have we boys ready for France by the first of Oct. My! I hope they do for I sure want to go. I have my new uniform now. I imagine I look like a sand hill crane in it but the boys say I make a dandy looking soldier.
We all went down to the hospital this morning and got another shot in the arm. My arm is pretty sore now, this one is the last one we will have until we change Camps.
I don’t know where they will put me yet but think in the Infantry. Well I don’t care where they put me just so I do my part. I think everything of my Captain he sure tries to have everything as homelike as possible, everything is up to date here in the barracks. We have washing machines, barber chairs and all eat off a table and have good dishes to eat off of. In the tents we were not so well fixed, had to go to the kitchen and fill our pans and sit on the ground and eat. Uncle Sam feeds us well, have chicken and ice cram on Sundays.
We have church twice every Sunday. If we do anything we ought not to do they send us to the kitchen to work two or three weeks. I have not been there yet, one has to do something very bad to be sent to the guard house and I am not afraid I will have to go there for I am going to be good here if I never do anything else.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief August 27, 1918

Guard Crops After Harvest

South Dakota is on the eve of hauling to her elevators the largest grain crop in her history. Last year she produced agricultural products to the value of more than half a billion dollars, and it is estimated that the 1918 crop will exceed the 1917 crop by twenty-five percent.
While the armies of the United States are giving such a wonderful account of themselves on the battle fields of France, it becomes our duty to carefully guard the grain products of South Dakota so that there will be no losses from fire.
In 1917, eighteen elevators were destroyed by fire in South Dakota, with a loss of $202,173.39. Eleven of these fires were of incendiary origin. The people of the state have a right to expect that those of us whom they have placed in authority will use our utmost endeavor so that not a bushel of grain will be destroyed through failure on the part of any of us to do our duty.
No one should be allowed to enter a mill or elevator without disclosing his identity and his business. Grain destroyed by fire is of no more use than if destroyed by a German submarine. See that the water barrels in the elevators are filled and that the fire buckets are in place. Several hand chemicals should be in every elevator and ready for instant use; ascertain that shafts are in line and that no danger exists from hot journals, and after the engine is stopped, elevator managers should make sure that a short circuit will not stat a fire in the oily engine room.
I earnestly hope that the newspapers of the state, the Home Guards, the state Council of Defense, the County Councils of Defense, the Mayors, the Fire Chiefs, and the various County agents will cooperate and that there will not be a town in South Dakota where elevators are filled with grain but will have the protection of two or more armed night watchman every night from September 1st until the movement of grain from South Dakota is completed. Respectfully, W.N. VanCamp State Fire Marshall
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief August 27, 1918

Fighting the Hun in France

Percy Smith tells of his experience on the battle front in France in the following letter;
Dear Mother and All;
There is so much to tell, and I have seen so many things in the last week, that I hardly know where to begin or what to say. First, I am at the front, and have had several interesting experiences. This morning the guns have been firing on all sides, and frequently a German shell comes whistling over our heads.
I have to keep my ears stuffed with cotton all the time on account of the explosions from our big guns. You know I am in the heavy artillery, and the guns make an awful racket. I couldn’t sleep much at first when they were firing but now I am becoming used to them even tho they are only about 100 feet from my tent. The first place we were stationed, I acted as battery agent; that is. I carried messages from the Major to the commanding officer of the guns. It rained all night, and I managed to get a little sleep in one of the dug-outs, but not much as I had to be ready for calls at any time.
The roads were crowded with traffic continually; American troops, French troops, armored tanks, infantry, messengers coming and going all night. The next day we moved up and advanced across “no-man’s land”, barbed wires were strung everywhere, the round was pitted with shell hoes, and everything was barren and desolate. Frequently we would come across a pile of dough-boys packs, blankets, mess kits, ammunition, shovels lying just where they had dropped them when they had gone over the top the night before; they don’t carry anything more than they have to. Trenches wind in and out across the valley, and everything was deserted indeed. We went thru several villages that had been shelled, nothing was left but piles of mortar and stone or here and there still remained parts of walls still standing. In one church some of the images were still unharmed, while all around, them lay piles of ruins; it was a strange sight and one that I shall never forget. Groups of German prisoners were working on the roads, and among them were men past middle age, and young boys of fourteen and sixteen;’ the best of Germany’s men are certainly gone.
Today doesn’t seem like Sunday, the guns are firing on all sides and every once in awhile a German shell comes whining over our heads and explodes with a bang back of us; so far, none have struck very close, and I hope they don’t. Aeroplanes are circling overhead, and the “put-put” of their machine guns can be plainly heard when an enemy plane meets one of our planes; I rather expected to have some bombs dropped on us last night, but none came and everything was comparatively quiet. Shells were bursting on the front line trenches, but back here the guns were quiet most of the night. I was on guard from three to five and during that time all was quiet.
Since we've been here I have acted as “battery agent” every day; carrying messages to and from the guns. We work in three shifts now.For a while I was on steady night and day, and for three days and nights I didn’t get three hours of sleep; but now it is better, as I have some time to sleep.
The mail just came in, and all the fellows are sitting around reading letters except me; It makes me rather homesick to see them, but one of these days I’ll be getting two or three dozen and will have to take a day off to read them; but they seem just a little bit slow in coming it seems to me.
If you can, I wish you would send me some magazines; they will be old of course when they get her, but that doesn't make any difference., they look just as good to us as tho they were yesterday’s; we are all anxious to get reading material of any kind; all we get is once in awhile a paper or someone gets a magazine from home.
It has been a difficult problem to get rations to us fellows here on account of the traffic on the roads, and we have had to live on half rations part of the time, but conditions are better now. This is a great life, folks, believe me.
It has cleared off yesterday and today, and the sun has shone brightly all day. It seems mighty good to us after so much rain and mud; I read lots about the mud at the front before enlisting, and now I’m finding out for myself, and it is just as bad as was pictured, but things are drying up now, and life seem a little more worth while. Two nights ago we marched all night thru the mud and rain, and I thought we never would reach our position; we were so sleepy that we could hardly keep gong, and every time the wagon stopped which it did every two minutes, we would lean up against it and sleep, and when we stated again, we would all nearly fall on our heads. It was a funny sight, but not to us.
A German shell just burst a little ways from us over the hill, that makes things interesting. Must go on guard again soon, so will close and clean up a little.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief October 31, 1918

Suffers from Gas Attack

The following letter was published in a North Dakota paper and was written by Vincent Fenelon to his parents at Devils Lake. Mr. Fenelon left McIntosh with the second contingent from Corson county and is quite well known here:
My Dear Parents;
I am in a large base hospital at present. I am feeling all right and can walk out around the grounds. It seems like being in another world to be away from the front. I was touched with a little mustard gas last week. I had charge of the stragglers post on a certain front that you have read about in the early part of the war. Our division was on the hottest part of the sector. I was going back to my dugout when the boche started to shell the road I was on. The shells were dropping too close for comfort so I dropped into a shell hole. When I saw what I thought was a good chance e I climbed out. I started on the run and a gas shell lit right in front of me. Without thinking I an past the place where it lit and before I knew it my nose, throat and eyes were all on fire at once. i got back to the dugout and stayed there until morning. I vomited several times during the night and when morning came I discovered that I had burns on my legs. I reported to the first aid. I did not think I was bad enough to be sent to the base hospital but the doctor tagged me and I started my journey. I rode in an ambulance to the field hospital. Here I was given a bath and a complete change of clothing.
While I was in the field hospital the Huns started shelling it. I don’t believe there is another nation in the world that would do a thing like that. They hit the mess tent and blew the feet off a corporal of the medical corps. I knew the fellow at Camp Funston. Well the medical men rushed round and gave us what clothes they could grab in a hurry and loaded us onto a truck and we rode twenty five miles in this to an evacuation hospital. We stayed here all night and until noon the next day. We then took another ride in an ambulance for three miles to the Rail Head. Here we got on a Red Cross train and from then we lived on the fat of the land. We rode all night and until noon they next day. We are now in a warm climate and we are having excellent care. We have magazines to read and can buy a chocolate once in a while, “i don’t want to get well,” Ha!
Corporal Fiddler, who you remember meeting at Funston, was on my detail. The M.P’s who were handling the traffic on our road were green to shell fire and to things tied up. Fiddler and I were ordered to go out and straighten them out. When we saw the situation, I went back to our dugout to telephone to headquarters. While I was gone a shell made a direct hit upon an ambulance. Fiddler heard the shell coming and dodged behind a stone wall. One of his hands was sticking above cover and it was filled with pieces of shrapnel. Everyone who was on that road was either killed or badly wounded, so you see Fiddler was lucky. Oh, they get some of us once in awhile, but we sure do slaughter them every time we get near them. Some of the older Germans are the worst. They will throw up their hands and holler “Komerad” and at the same time be operating a machine gun with a wire attached to is foot. The Doughboys “komerad” these fellows with about twelve inches of cold steel.
I will be glad when I get back and we can annihilate the entire litter. And then we can go back to God’s country. We may leave a few live specimens to cage and take back and place them in Central Park, New York. When they die we will stuff and mount them as exhibits for generations to come.
The French people certainly are grateful to us and they cannot do enough for us. They marvel at the Americans being able to build such fine hospitals as these in so short a time.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief Dec. 3, 1918