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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
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1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Letter was redirected to several other army units before being stamped “Return to Writer.”
Letter No. 60
Fri. P.M. Jan 31/19
Dear Louis:
How glad I was to get the telephone message a few minutes ago that the letter had arrived, written Jan 5th. [I]t was so disappointing to hear every day no letter from Louis. Of course we knew one was on the way after hearing you had received your box. I just wonder what you were hoping would be in it, and when it did come if you were disappointed. I am glad you mentioned each article because we know it arrived as it was sent. The tin lining was a good idea, because the Gocke's were telling Cecelia at the club that Robert's box had come back home all mashed up. They were so angry that they did not try to locate him instead of returning it to this side.
Now, Louis you have lots to be thankful for, as you have always received your mail and very many boys over there have not had one line from home. Olivia Borse said that Will Wagner had never gotten any of his mail. It is a shame that you had to spend your Christmas week in such discomfort and pray tell me what on earth should you boys go to the rifle range for when you expect to get out of the army in a short while. [S]ome say the higher officers want to hold on to their jobs. That of course is only talk. Capt. Geher said the other day that when a whole div is together like the 30th they always continue to drill and practice, so as to keep the men in condition.
Won't home and a bed look good to you? I hope and pray that you will keep your health and get home safely. I still have Aunt Lou to burn a candle for you every day at the Mother of Perpetual Help altar and you see the people all over the world are praying for the soldiers during February in the Apostleship of Prayer.
I just came back from the bank. [Y]ou will be surprised when you get to 2nd & Market and see the Liberty Ins. Bank. [T]hey now have a safety vault. Uncle Frank had me to get a box to keep all of our valuable papers in as we now have a good many to take care of.
Mrs. Jos Sass was in this afternoon. [S]he inquired about you. I think I told you that Lee Michael has come home. Bernard Schieman and Robert Bosse expect to get out of camp soon.
Wednesday night we are all at home except Willie. [L]ast night Cecelia and Mary F. went to camp. I refused. The Traub's aunt received a pass and the bunch went on that one. Eleanor Gambert was out with a crowd and Angela Huber came over from the hospital for a while. Willie was sore he had planned to go to the gymnasium for the first time last night and I spoiled it all. Cecelia came in with the machine yesterday afternoon. She parked it here and we went down on Fourth St to shop. She then went to the dentist and called up here at 5 o'clock to ask if she should get the machine or if we would come home in it. I told her to leave it. Then I told Uncle Frank to finish up and ride over with us. [W]e did not get home until nearly seven. Willie had intended coming in on the 7:10, so you know. After supper he went down in the garage and changed all the tires on the machine, put on our last new one that you laid in for us. They have had one on with a big piece out of it and Cecelia has been very dubious about that tire. I still feel very nervous when riding with her and it makes her so angry, but I can not help it.
Mr. Henry Zimmer was in the store yesterday. [H]e asked about you, and said he saw Albert Kaelin at the shop in the morning. I am anxious to see how he looks. Joe Kurzendorfer was in this afternoon. [H]e was a sight, his face all in a bandage with holes in it for his eyes. Aunt Maggie has gone out to our lotto at St Francis this afternoon. I do not think I will go tonight because I have too many papers to read. Johnnie Beirne is not here today. [H]is folks said he had such pains in his back he could not get up this morning.
Hoping this letter finds you ready to leave for home, I am
Your loving sister
Clara
Send a telegram to us when you reach Charleston.
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Letter, 31 January 1919
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Clara to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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31 January 1919
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Letters
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English
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
Subject
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
Description
An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Letter was redirected to several other army units before being stamped “Return to Writer.”
Letter No. 59
Mon P.M. Jan 27 1919
Dear Louis:
I just had a telephone call from Dorothy telling me she had received your letter of Jan 3rd. [S]he was so glad to get it. I suppose ours will come tomorrow. Yes everybody else thinks it was so unjust to keep you all “over there” and return those so quickly that had just arrived. The remains of the 84th is now coming in[.] [M]ost of their men have been used as replacements and 300 died of the influenza. My friend Mrs. Batt sent me a clipping this morning with news that the 30th Division would disembark at Charleston, SC and be demobolized [sic] at Camp Jackson or Sevier. Indications are that you will arrive at Charleston between February 1st and 15th. I hope you get away from South Carolina in a hurry because all the boys sure do hate that place.
Thursday night at camp we met Mr Fried from Camp Jackson, brother of the little visitor of Weber's from St. Louis. He was a lovely boy, left for his home on Friday. There was a very nice crowd in the aud. Not as jammed as before they gave out the passes to the chaperones. We went out in the Ford well packed, eight with the driver. Cecelia can not take the machine because that miserable bridge on the Poplar Level road finally broke down, and you have to go down on the side of the road to get around it, very dangerous Willie thinks.
Friday night Cecelia and I went to choir practise [sic], heard that Blase Heintzman has gone to Alabama to work. I bet both he and Louis are very sorry they ever quit Geher and Son[.] [T]hey have hardly worked since.
(Tue. P.M. Jan 28/19) We were all sadly disappointed today. [T]he letter did not come as we expected. Aunt Addie is over today to cook soap. I do not know if I told you that Papa has finally gotten help, the cutest little colored boy almost too small but very willing. They were amused at him the other day. [H]is brother came to see him and they went to the room and had a game of cards without saying a word. Mr. Lee Zimlich had helped Papa get his potatoes to town. [W]orked for about a week but has now gone in the milk business.
Wed. Jan 29/19
The girls had an awfully hard time getting the tickets for Saturday night. [T]he Daughters of Isabella had charge of it and of course the Daughters all wanted them. None of us are members. Uncle Frank finally got two cards from a Mrs. Arbegust which entitled them to admission. It was a sandwich dance. [E]very girl had to bring a box with two sandwiches and anything else she wanted to put in it, tied with red and yellow ribbon. [T]hey stacked all these boxes on a table and had a grand march. [A]s the boys passed they took a box, the girls had their names on them and they then looked for the girl[,] ate with her and danced the next set together. Later in the evening they had a night cap dance[.] [E]ach boy was given a lit candle, all lights were turned out and the girls went out of the hall. [T]hen they came in with the paper night cap[s] and tied them on the boys who were sitting on the floor with their candle[s]. [Q]uite novel was it not? There was a mob there as usual. Willie went in to get them and the Traubs, and he said the women were standing on the radiators in the back of the hall to see over the crowd. John and Mary Shelley were there too, Amos and Dina, Alexina, Margaret Brown and others.
Sunday we had another beautiful day. Papa, Cecelia and Mary F. went to vespers[.] [A]fterwards they took Joe Karcher along and went for a ride out as far as Jacob Park, then out the Bardstown Road. I had to go to town on the five o'clock car to First & Walnut. Aunt Maggie had Father Simms and another of the priests down to supper and wanted me to help. [S]he had a very nice supper. It was Uncle Frank's 60th birthday, but do not tell anybody, he is afraid the girls will not look at him if they hear he is that old.
Monday night Cecelia and I went to the Presentation Academy to a musical entertainment of the St Helena Club. [W]e sat with Pauline and Mary Senn and and Marie Taylor. The Senns are not wearing mourning for their Mother. Willie and Uncle Frank went out on Sixth St. to pray the rosary for Tommy Clines mother who died on Sunday. They came by and got us afterwards.
Cap't Geher stopped in to see us yesterday. [H]e expects to be here a couple of months. Last night we entertained our Aunt Adeline. Joe Kurzendorfer had an accident this morning. [H]e put up a gas range on Williams St. lit the oven to try it, must have had the valve turned on because it blew out and burned his face badly. He has more trouble of all kinds, always something happening. [H]as as much trouble with his Ford machine as he had with the Commerce. I saw Tom Discher at noon. [H]e inquired for you as usual. I also met Mrs. Geher. [S]he is going to leave on the 5th for another visit to St. Paul, Minn. [T]hose army people do travel around enough.
I do not know how you will like the pictures. You know our scenery and backgrounds are not very good in the winter. Cecelia has gone to her club at Pikes this afternoon in the Highlands. Elsie Harpring has not been at all well the last few weeks. [W]e had given the girls two tickets for last Saturday afternoon but they could not go. Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Harpring have a baby. She is at Sts. M & E Hospital. Rud is at some little country town.
Nearly six, so I will have to close hoping that we soon get a letter.
I remain Yours lovingly
Clara
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Title
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Letter, 27 January 1919
Description
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Clara to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
Date
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27 January 1919
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Letters
Language
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English
Type
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Mss. C D
Creator
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Discher family
Subject
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Epidemics -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Influenza -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
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Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Letter was redirected to several other army units before being stamped “Return to Writer.”
At Home
Nov. 11/18
My dear, dear Louis,
We received your cable & two letters from Bath. Oh! who can describe the sorrow at receiving the cable and the joy when the letters came and ended that heavy suspense. Of course you know Aunt Maggie, always imagining the worst. I am going to write for now a long letter, so get yourself in a comfortable position. I have not written for quite awhile. In the first place I have been sick in bed. Ottillia [sic] was with me for two weeks. Dr Koehler said I was next door to having the Flu - nothing like being in style, although the girls say I am old fashion. It left me in a very weak condition nevertheless.
The first evening I was sitting up about 8:30 o'clock 23 October, the telephone rang. Ottillia answered, and it was the great western telegraph telephoning your cable, that you were wounded - it was all off for me, sleeping & waking I imagined the worst that had befallen you. Every devout little old lady I came across I asked them for a little prayer for you.
Of course even if you would have been at home you may have been stricken with the Flu. Out at your old s[t]amping ground about nine thousand have died with it. At one time old Louisville was a sad & desolate place, showing us plainly that the hand of an angry & just God had stricken us. Churches, schools, picture shows - every thing closed by order of the government. Over one hundred school sisters went out to the camp to help wait on the sick soldiers. All of the barr[a]cks were turned into hospitals[.] [T]he well boys were put in tents. I saw the camp the other Sunday. Tents on both sides of Preston Street as far as you can see.
The ban was lifted on Sunday the 10 of Nov. - we could go to church again after 4 Sundays being closed. You cannot describe the funny feeling of not having to go to church - just stay at home. The funny thing was, the people that were not in the habit of going, they fussed & fumed about depriving them of church.
We are having the most beautiful fall weather imaginable. It has not been very cold as yet.
Oh another thing on account of the flu we had no service at the cemetery on All Souls day.
Oh Louis when your letters came telling us about how & where you was wounded. How thankful we were to our dear Lord and His blessed mother for preserving you from a death on the battle field. Now you in return my dear boy, the very first orportunity [sic] you have, try & hear mass, & offer it as a thanksgiving. Also try & go to confession & communion and offer your holy communion as a thanksgiving for your protection in that battle; even [if] it is a little troublesome for you to go, show your gratitude by going both to mass & communion.
If such a thing were possible for you perhaps for a furlough, I want you to make a trip to Lourdes to thank our good mother for protecting you. [B]e sure if you go to send a case of Lourdes water to me.
It does not cost much there. It is the freight Express home that cost, and that of course is paid here. I will pay your expense there & what you pay out for the water[.] I think I paid 2.50 or 3/00 for a dozen bottles. I gave my last one to your Rev Padre[?] he asked for it last week. I thought your being over there it would be a good chance to get some. I remember passing through Amiens on our way there also Bordeaux the last place was Pau. Then go to Paris & London if you can. [A]t Paris go to the church of Mont Matre [sic] it is way up on a hill. [W]hen in the beautiful church burn 2 of the largest candles you can get in honor of [the] sacred heart - one for your family & one for uncle Frank & myself. You have a splendid view of the city. do not go up the steps take the incline.
I suppose you are thinking has my auntie lost her mind. No my boy if you were [here] last Thursday & would have seen the spontaneous demonstration at a false report of peace[.] You know peace the long looked for is at hand. This morning [M]onday the 11 at three o'clock in the morning the whistles & extra out at that hour stating that the armistice was signed. Business is practically suspended; even your uncle Frank has closed the store. The tumult, noise, uproar is awful, the streets are jammed, white & Black, little & big every thing on the go. Showing that the peoples heart was not in this war, and that they want peace.
Last Thursday when the first rumors came the bells began to ring at one [o']clock whistles blowing, I knelt down to thank our Lord for his benign mercy towards us. Say a little prayer also thanking Him for his mercy.
Now comes a little news[.] [W]hile reading the paper the other evening, looking over the list of promotions I came across Captain Victor Robert Geher. You can imagine how stunned I was. Mary Frances got busy & begged uncle Frank to write which he did. Well he came to the store[.] Clara met him, and then arranged to have him & his wife out to the house for supper. I had them the following Sunday for dinner. He is an Austrian and is only nine years in this country, speaks with a brogue. They live in San Francisco Cal. She is a very nice stylish looking lady. He is captain in the Artillery, trains the horses & men how to ride and I do not know what all. So we have advanced in line up to captain - how about it.
Louis we have never been notified by the government, nor have I seen your name in the cassualties [sic] lists. I did see two of our cousins names missing in action. [Name indecipherable] of Evansville Ind. Jame C Edwards Dallas Texas.
I did see a Mr Middle???? name he lives on the Bardstown road & Dou?? Point, so I said you will be along soon.
Clara told Mr Heintzman was seriously wounded. [Sic.]
Say boy how about your order or tag for Christmas. I am sending you a money order in this letter for christmas gifts as that box we can send if we get an order for it is so small 9x4x3 - what can you put in that.
I have your helmet & two new pair of socks ready If you have to stay all winter, get an order & send for them as the winters are very cold over there.
Cousin Albert sends you about two magazines a week. Maybe you better write him a few lines of thanks, if you feel like it.
When our dear Louis comes home Oh what a homecoming we will have. First a high mass of thanksgiving at your parish church. I am going to give you a blow out [and] you can have it where ever you want it. Mrs Hull our neighbor said let me be door keeper, Mrs Harpring said she only hoped she would live to be invited. [W]hat do you think of the nerve. She told me some time ago that Helen & Laura were going to give a dance. I only hope & pray your leg will not be stiff, but still better that then none at all.
Now do not lose your heart to one of those red x cross nurses [-] come home heart whole & fancy free. You can be nice to them [-] show that you are a gentleman born & bred in Old Ky. Thank your nurse for me, for taking care of you & all I can do is to ask God to shower his choicest gifts on her.
If you are thrown with any German prisoners treat them nice and pity them for they have lost out[.] [R]emember all you get comes from a German grandmother & a very German auntie. It is now four o'clock and the children are on the streets with red lights - pretty early for illumi[na]tions
I will have to go to get the eats as you call it for my two widowers. I will tell you what I am going to have. [I]magine you are at your accustomed place and [word indecipherable] to eat. Ham cold boiled Fried Potatoes Coffee cake Bread & butter [word indecipherable] perserves [sic] your favorite & coffee.
Prices are soaring higher & higher[.] Eggs are 65 cts a dozen butter 65c. We can get sugar now 3 lbs a person per month [an] increase of 1 lbs.
Now Louis get well & try not to go out into the thick of it again. If you get a furlough see a little of Europe before coming home. I can hardly await the time[.] [O]f course I rekon you will have to stay about 6 months at least. Try to go to mass confession & communion & say your prayers. [I]t matters not how little if you say them regular & be thankful for your protection you had. Every night I prayed to your little angel sister Lulie to say you, and I believe our prayers have been heard.
I am finishing my letter tonight. Cousin Albert telephoned for Ottilia & Mary Frances to come in & he has just left to get them at the corner. He has his pockets full of confetti. [They] arrived with flags. [T]hey are going over to get uncle Frank & are going to get in the mob on fourth ave to celebrate. Saloons were ordered closed at 2 o'clock by the Provost Marshall at Camp Taylor. Just read in the evening paper Emperor Wilhelm has fled to Holland - the Empress dying Prince Eitel tried to kill himself. I think the end of the world near. W. W. will get his dose sooner or later as he is as much to blame at the Kaiser.
It seems to me Louis that this uproar you could hear over there. As the paper states it is as if the fury of hell has broken loose. I stayed in to finish your long delayed letter. I do not know if you are very much interested in Auntie's rambling. I will say my nightly rosary for you, that you will come back once more to us all.
Have you seen or heard anything of your friend Fontaine Kremer[?] If you do, tell him howdy for me. It is light less night to night so all the machines have big red lights & the boys are carrying torches. I do not know if we will get any sleep to night.
I will have to close now. God bless you. With much love & a kiss from your loving
Aunt Maggie & Uncle Frank
Tuesday Morning 12
Good Morning. As I did not close this last night I'll add a little more. What do you think of [name indecipherable] getting married again - married a man with the same name Jones. Did you get her letter? If you did & have not answered send her a few lines of congratulations. Just say May You be happy & I wish you much Joy or something.[.] [I]t would simply set her wild to get a letter from over there.
Louis your letter out home was a joke [-] every other line was cut out. [B]ut we read through & between lines very well & we watch the papers, what your field marshall Haig is doing & follow you right along.We think you were wounded between Solemnes[?] & Le Chalet are we right?
The last draft is called off. I am mighty glad of it, that Willie is spared. We are going to have another beautiful day after the racket of last night. [I]it is as quiet this morning. Thursday the mayor has ordered peace celebration when all the bells of the city will ring out the news.
Now I myself feel very sorry for the royal family & prayed last night to the sorrowful mother to comfort them a little in their hour of trial.
Now once more Louis you are near the goal of coming home. Say your prayers - try & hear mass go to confession & communion & get yourself a little bit civilized before you reach the shores of America[.] [Y]ou will feel like Columbus did when you see the statue of the goddess of Liberty & can say home again. [I]t fills my heart with joy to see my father sisters & uncle & aunts friendly once more. Keep in good spirits & we will hope it will not be long until we can embrace & welcome our boy home.
I will close now. Good bye.
Enclose find a 10- Post money order
With Love
Aunt Maggie
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Letter, 11 November 1918
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"Aunt Maggie and Uncle Frank" to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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11 November 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Epidemics -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Influenza -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
April 13 / 18
Friday P.M.
Dear Louis:
That was really a nice long letter yous wrote us last Sunday. [I]t arrive out home on Wednesday. Uncle Frank received his this morning, was very much pleased. I was so sorry to hear that you and Kremer were sep[a]rated. I was so in hopes you would go across together, thought perhaps your ankle might have put you in the supply company. Who are the boys from Co. C that stayed with you in Co. F?
Papa was down at Diemers yesterday and they told him that Walter had a relapse and I believe has been sent back to the base hospital. I think he went out too soon. Gertrude Vissing is going to help Cecelia make your bag. [S]he made Brother Joe one he is still at Camp T in the Depot Brigade. [T]hey are talking about putting them in quarantine again on account of so much pneumonia. Joe thinks there should be more K.C. buildings and he thinks the Catholic ladies should entertain more like the other denominations do, taking the boys to their homes. Almost all the Italians he is with are Catholic. You know he is such a shining example in my opinion.
Mr Drew entertained at dinner the other night. I believe his son leaves soon. Joe was one of the guests. Otellia went to a meeting at church last night to prepare for a May festival, but on account of the high prices of everything decided on a collection instead. Nobody is sorry. Mary Frances went to a shower at Louise Goepper's this afternoon given by the club for Edith Herbold. Leo Michael has not yet left for France. [H]is squadron is the next to leave. [H]is father and brother Joe spent Easter Sunday with him. [H]e is very glad to be near New York, although he says any place would be better than San Antonia [sic]. [N]o one seems to like that camp. Leo Buser is trying to get into the electrical shops at camp so he can stay here.
Does Kremer get more mail than you, or is your correspondence the heaviest? Tode Gutig said to tell you “Hello,” and Hallie said tell Mr. Louis howdy for me and tell him to be a good boy.
Watch for the package I will mail on Saturday morning. [I]t takes about two days for the mail to reach there. Be sure and let us know how you spent Sunday. [D]o the people ask the boys to dinner there? I am mailing the Herald every day. [D]o you get it? Your picture looks fine on the piano. I had it framed yesterday.
As I do not know a bit of news I will close as ever
Your lovingly
Clara
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Letter, 13 April 1918
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Clara, Louisville, Kentucky, to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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13 April 1918
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Letters
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English
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
Tuesday Night
April 9 - 18
Dear Louis:
Your second letter received yesterday, and we are anxiously waiting for that long letter you are going to write.
I went back to see Mrs Seare Saturday afternoon and took her one of your pictures. She thought it was splendid and said to tell you that you made one of the best looking soldiers she had ever seen. Now don't get too conceited over that. Annie came in while I was there and Mrs. Seare showed it to her. She said “Well if that don't look just like Mr. Louis.” Cecilia went to see the parade Saturday afternoon and it was real good.
Sunday afternoon Mary Frances went to picture show with Maude Hinkle and afterward on Fourth Street they met Sergeant Bueren and Young. They talked to them awhile and Bueren said how sorry he was that he did not get out to the house, so Mary Frances invited them out for the evening. Bueren said he had an engagement, but Young told her he would come. We were very much surprised to see him. Our party turned out better than we thought it would. The Heintzmanns and Echsner did not come, so then it was Martin, Johnnie Norton, Alfred Huber and Young. Mary Hinkle brought her music and she certainly can play and sing fine. Willie took them all home in the machine.
Aunt Addie came over yesterday morning to cook soap, stayed last night and as she had to cook it over again she is staying tonight. Last night while we were eating supper Helen Harpring called up and asked us to come down to see Marie and her babies as she was staying out home, and was going to leave today for Nashville, Tenn. Clara, Cecilia, Aunt Addie, Willie & I all went down, and they were telling us that Schrorer has the contract for the hauling for the camp there, and he has taken all five of his trucks down. Last Thursday he took all their furniture down on one of the trucks, and as soon as Marie gets there they are going to house keeping. Rude and Joe are both going to raise tobacco on the farm this summer. I believe they thought they would raise about eight acres. Ed was there yesterday and they said he is going to take another position in St. Louis. Did you ever see such a family for moving around to different places?
We are having a touch of winter weather here. This morning it was down to thirty degrees and there has been such a high wind all day that we feel as cold as in the middle of winter. Every thing looks so pretty. We cut and raked the whole lawn last week, and Willie cleaned the strawberry patch. The lilacs are all in bloom. Our sweet peas are just starting to come up and last Saturday afternoon Willie planted the flower seeds in the hot bed for us.
Clara sent your picture today. I do not know if you will get it before this letter or not. Papa has hauled four loads of coal and expects to finish tomorrow. We have about sixty five little chickens and more coming on. Willie went to the Gibson Dance tonight, he took Agnes Hinkle. The quarter of eleven car is coming down so I suppose I had better say good-bye With love from all.
Otillia
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Letter, 9 April 1918
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Otillia to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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9 April 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
Description
An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
April 6 / 18
Sat PM 4:30
Dear Louis:
As I have a little time I thought I would write you a few lines. Lieut Dallas Abraham leaves Monday for Camp Gordon, Georgia. Agnes is going to St Louis to visit her mother for a while before she starts to take her course in nursing. I have just come in from seeing the women of Louisville parade there were a good many marched. I tried to induce Cecelia to go in it with your service flag but she would not do it. The most attractive division were the waitresses of the Red Cross Lunch Room all in white.
Aunt Maggie had me to take your picture to Rogers to have framed for her. Jim McGee said to tell you Hello. he said he will soon be in it and hopes he will look as good as that picture. Willie went to see “Turn to the Right” Thursday night and said it was great. The three Hinkle girls are coming out tomorrow night and the following boys are invited Martin Holzknecht, Louis and Bla[??] Heintzman, Alfred Huber, Johnnie Echsner and Johnnie Norton. Some interesting party isn't it?
Otillia saw Joe Hekeman on the car Wednesday. she said he surely is a good looking soldier and his suit is some fit. He is still in the Depot Brigade, has a squad of foreigners from Illinois. They say there are very few left of that crowd that went out when he did. They must be sending the boys across in great numbers. [H]ave you any idea how long you will stay at Camp Sevier? Perhaps if we would know in time, Aunt Maggie and I might come to Greenville and show you all a good time before you go. Auto trips, theatre parties etc is my idea, do not know whether it will materialize. I have found out as I thought what busted means. Uncle Frank wants to know if you have but one pen. I do not know what he means. Whenever you write letter to First & Walnut mention Albert in some way. Have you come across any one you know? When is their recreation time there Saturday afternoon and Sunday or do they have Wednesday afternoon too. How is your ankle, has it given you any trouble?
Be sure to meet the chaplains. [F]ind out where they are from. [G]o to the K.C. buildings.
[T]hey received your card out home today and Aunt Maggie and Uncle Frank got theirs.
It is still cool and has now begun to rain.
If you can afford it I suppose they boys here would appreciated a card. [I]t would be 13 of them without Uncle Willie. If that is too many address a card to The Boys which would include all. Have you been paid?
You will have some questions to answer in your next letter to
Yours lovingly
Clara
What would be appreciated in the way of eats?
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Letter, 6 April 1918
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Clara in Louisville, Kentucky, to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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6 April 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
April 3, 1918
Dear Louis -
Was surely glad to receive your nice long letter today.
I was in at the Flag Raising Sunday with the Kastners. It certainly was a lovely day for it, and they had a fine crowd there. Met so many people that we know and they all inquired for you. Afterwards we walked through fourth St. Monday night Billy and I went to the K of C dance. Had a very nice time. Marie Doherty asked about you. I knew a good many that were there. Margaret Brown, Lucille Kern, Florence Pike, Lucille O'Conner, Lieut. Richmond[?], and some more that you dont know. There were about a dozen officers there, and they had about six tuckers [sic].
Mr Fraas took charge of every thing. When we went out to get in the machine it was raining, a summer thunder shower, and we had another one last night. Tuesday afternoon my club met at Mary Senn's. She had the lunch table fixed so cute for Edith Herbold, with the bride and groom and ring bearer cupids in the center, and favors at each place. Olga Klein had her visitor with her. Lois Stice's younger sister Eunice. She spent two weeks with Lois, and is staying a few days with Olga. Edith Herbold gets married Thursday night in the priest parlor, because Mr. Wade the man she is marrying is a non catholic. Elizabeth Campbell wants to know what you though of Lieut. Wing. It seems like she has been going out with him quite a bit. Capt. Adams & Lieut Smith are going to be in the Bannon and Curran wedding party. I dont know who the others will be. Henrietta is going to be the maid of honor, Elizabeth and two of Marie's friends will be the bridesmaids. The wedding will be at high noon, twelve thirty, April 20.
Wish you all were in Louisville so you could help eat some of the easter eggs that we have. You know we dyed one hundred and eight. Fixed a good many baskets for the neighbor children, and put a good many in each one, but there are so many for us to eat that we are sick of them.
You wrote that every thing is blooming down there. I wish you could see our yard every thing is the same as in the south, so pretty and green and all in bloom. The grass has been cut, and we expect to plant our flowers in a few days. Senn's have a new picture of Robert Traim taken with an officers cap on. It certainly is splendid of him. How do you like living in a tent, how large is Camp Sevier, and how do you like the officers? It is nearly twelve o'clock so I will close.
With love from all
Mary Frances
Write soon.
When you have time write a letter to First & Walnut
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Letter, 3 April 1918
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Mary Frances in Louisville, Kentucky, to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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3 April 1918
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Letters
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English
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
Description
An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Letter was redirected to other army units before being stamped “Return to Writer.”
Louisville Ky
Nov. 1, 1918
My dear Louis,
When I got home from the office yesterday I found your dear sweet letter waiting for me. I was so glad to know that my letters reached you at such an opportune time. I hope that this one will do likewise. Last night I called up Clara & told her I had heard from you. I read the whole letter to her except that part where you asked me not to tell any one. I skipped over that part & read it as if I had nothing left out.
Louis I am terribly anxious to hear from you telling me about you being wounded. Clara showed me the Cablegram & my heart almost stopped beating. I was so shocked I could hardly speak. I was however glad to know that it was a slight wound. I know that you get the best attention and will be alright in a short while. Write me Louis, please & tell me all you can.
I bet that was some fight on the Western Front and I know that “Our Boys” especially (one) & that is you Louis, deserve all the praise & even more than they get. I hope that Germany will accept Wilson's peace terms & that you will soon be homeward bound. That sounds good doesn't it Louis? I hope & pray that it will soon come true & I know you do.
Mother & Mary are just fine & they certainly appreciated your thoughtfulness in remembering them. It sure is sweet of you Louis.
John is still at Camp Taylor & has put in an application for the Officer's Training Camp. I do hope he gets in & gets a commission.
Well Louis I will never stop praying for you & please write & tell me all about yourself.
Yours with love,
Dorothy
Dorothy Shelley, 22 years old, 1321 S. Floyd Street.
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Letter, 1 November 1918
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Dorothy Shelley, Louisville, Kentucky, to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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Shelley, Dorothy
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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1 November 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.) -- History -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Address on envelope crossed out. Letter was apparently redirected to other army units before being stamped “Return to Writer.”
Letter No. 45
Friday P.M.
Oct. 25 /18
Dear Brother:
We were very sorry to hear of you being wounded but I was not at all surprised, because having been reading all about the terrible fighting in Le Cateau sector, about the attacks you all made in the face of a very strong defense made my the Germans It did not seem possible that you could escape being wounded or perhaps killed, but I did not feel that would happen as I have a candle burning in St. Francis church every day asking the Blessed Virgin to protect you.
As Otillia wrote you, we received the trench card written on the 27th and on Wednesday received your No. 16 letter written on Sept 13th. [O]n Wednesday night Oct 23rd at nine o'clock the cablegram sent by you was telephoned to 1[st] & Walnut - “Wound slight, improving rapidly.” [W]e have not yet received any official notice or have not seen your name in the lists given in the paper. [A]fter thinking about it we have come to the conclusion that if the wound was so slight, they would not have taken you to a hospital so far away at Bath, England unless that is a special hospital for certain wound[s] that you may have. [V]ery anxious to hear all about it.
Perhaps you are fortunate to be in the hospital as the fighting has continued to be very severe and the Germans are using so much gas the last few days. Write us full particulars concerning your wound and stay in the hospital.
Today they received Letter No. 17 started on the 21st and finished Sept 25th telling that you all were now shock troops. I am really glad the cable came first and I hope you stay in the hospital until you are entirely well. [D]o not leave too soon like you did at Camp Taylor.
Otillia is still in town with Aunt Maggie[.] [S]he took the telephone message, but Albert was still there so he qui[e]ted Aunt Maggie. Monday and Tuesday night we were at home. Wednesday night we went to see Emma and Gertrude Mayer on Highland Ave. [T]hey sure do enjoy their machine. [T]his summer they have been to Mammoth Cave, West Baden, Indianapolis, Lexington and lots of other places. [T]hey must go as far as West Point or Shelbyville almost every day. They said the road from Cave City to Mammoth Cave is as bad as it ever was.
Frank Walter is a supply Sergeant at Camp Taylor now. Wednesday morning Cecelia took Papa to town in the machine. [T]hey went to Mass, delivered some potatoes in the Highlands and then went to the barber shop. I met Dorothy at lunch Wednesday. [S]he said she had received your card. I called her Wednesday evening to tell her we had a letter yesterday at noon. I met her at lunch again, also Mrs. Mattingly and Tom Discher. I told them all about your cable. The news has traveled about town pretty well. I was waiting for official notice before putting it in the newspaper but do not think it will be necessary.
Mary F. talked to Laura last night. Elsie is sick out home and so is Anna Christine. Aunt Lou told Cecelia Wednesday morning that the Goss's have the influenza but I believe it has been kept quiet. Mr Goss and Antoinette I think have it. The Hinkles told Willie that Juluis Vetter is home from the Great Lakes on a furlough and while here he and the Bromley girl are to be married. Alfred Simon is also to be married soon.
Dominic Kollross was just in the store[.] [H]e is home from West Point on a 14 day furlough. [H]e looks all right in uniform although not a good looking suit just an issued one of course. [H]e seems to like the army fine now, is in the Headquarters Co. rides all around camp on a horse, in his own line of work which makes it pleasant.
I was so glad to hear your magazine finally reached you. [T]hey will keep on coming. I called Mrs. Kremer Thursday morning and told her about your cable. [S]he was so distressed to hear the news.
Emma Lee suggested to me to answer it, which I did today. If only I had sent it yesterday it would have cost .08 cts per word instead of .31 cts which I had to pay today. “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” [B]ut the consoling part is that they said you would get it in about twenty four hours instead of it taking several days as it formerly did. Let me know if you received it, and did it not make you feel good to get word from home if it was only four words.
Cecelia got a very interesting letter from Lieut. Mitchell from Montgomery Ala and I got such a nice letter from a soldier at Camp Sevier, found my name on a magazine at the K.C. Bldg[.] [H]e is from Lexington, asked me to write at once as he would like to call me up when he gets his furlough which he is expecting. He said the influenza is terrible there about fifty die every day. Gus called up last night to ask about you. [H]is son Paul is just getting over the flue. He has a regular day and night job at the Herald now. Everything is still closed and now the saloons and fountains have to close at 6:30 every evening[.] [I]t sure is a dead town.
It is nearly six so I will have to close hoping to hear good news from you real real soon.
With lots of love from
Clara
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Letter, 25 October 1918
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Clara to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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25 October 1918
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Epidemics -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Influenza -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.) -- History -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Address on envelope crossed out. Letter was apparently redirected to other army units before being stamped “Return to Writer.”
Monday Evening
Oct. 14, 1918
Dear Louis:
If you were in Louisville I wonder what you would think of it, a heck of a place. The Spanish flu is closing almost everything. We cant go to theatre, picture shows, dances, and even the churches are locked. Every one had family prayers at their homes yesterday. Had ours at eleven o'clock. We had an early dinner, and read our papers in the afternoon. Uncle Frank, Aunt Maggie & Cousin Albert were out for supper. In the evening they played cards, Cecelia read and Clara, Otillia and myself went down to Harprings.
Elsie called in the morning and asked us to come down. Mrs Harpring and Laura left Thursday for Indianapolis to visit Joe. He expects to leave this week for Purdue University. There were five hundred in the class, and thirty were picked out of it, to be sent to this place. He was one of the boys that were selected. Some more of the Harpring's luck. Mr Harpring went up with them, but came home Sat. night, and left on a business trip Sunday. Elsie, Henry George and the baby, Robert are staying out with Helen & Anna Christine. We spent a very pleasant evening talking about every thing & every body. Clara took a couple of your latest letters along with us, they think you write such interesting ones. They are always so anxious to hear what you are doing. Elsie said she and Helen talk about you so much.
John Goss looks fine in his uniform. Billy thinks he has such a dirty neck but I imagine the blue rubs off on it.
I have been asked to join another club. Helen & Laura Harpring, Lelia & Estelle Traub, Nellie Stack, Marie DeSopia. Bertha Goss & myself. A five hundred club. We were going to have our first meeting Sunday, but will only have it next Sunday. Laura being away and John Goss had some boys for supper Sun. and wanted Bertha to help entertain.
Lelia Traub & Nellie Stark are taking business courses. Lelia received a letter from Ray Goepper last week. She was never so surprised in her life. You see you are not the only one who likes to get mail.
I was so surprised at the meeting with D. Shelly. I never imagined that we favored each other so much. To be picked out of that bunch of girls that come to the K of C dances and taken for your sister. She seems to be a very sweet girl. Oh, by the way I met Lois Stice on the street last week. She and her two sisters are in Lou. attending the university, inquired for you also.
Well, all the boys that I was intimate with out at the Camp are moved. That is one of the reasons why I am so anxious for the flu, to leave so the dances can start, so I can meet some more boys. It is rather dull when you have been used to having them. Sergt Major Walker & Sergt D[name indecipherable] are at Camp Gordon Ga. attending the Infantry Central Officers Training School. In a letter that I got from Walker Thursday he said they are working them so hard there. From five in the morning till ten at night. With Saturday afternoon and Sundays off. Said he has spent five of the most strenuous weeks of his life. It lasts four months but they will make it in three. He was one of those that had an easy time of it at Camp Taylor.
Cecelia's Lieut friend Tom Mitchell also left. He is the big[g]est tease you would want to meet, but he sure is good looking. I think he knows it too, with no doubt about it. He would just as soon stay in the kitchen as the parlor, and wanted to help with every thing. Told Cecelia he thinks I look like Margaret Clark. Just a little bit of a compliment, dont you think?
Martin Holskneck took me to the Mary Anderson last Sunday night. Ray Potts and his girl were with us. The show was very good. Lasted till ten fifty, just in time to get something at Lee L[name indecipherable] and make our eleven twenty car. Billy got on at the limits, so I made Martin get off. I was too sleepy to sit up till one. He wanted to take me again this Sunday but the shows closed this week.
The flu is getting better out at Camp now. They had less than half as many new cases today, then they have been having. I think we will be allowed to use our machine next Sunday and hereafter. They are going to ration the Gasoline out to the people. I dont think any one is sorry.
It sure seems like fall now, with all the leaves drop[p]ing off the trees and we are expecting a killing frost any time. We made another trip out to the cemetery last week took the Aunts along. They took some of their dahlias and we also took some of ours. They are beautiful this year. Especially our reds and the yellow ones.
Oh! I almost forget to tell you, I was so pleased to received that letter that you sent me. We are expecting one from you today. I will have to close for this time but will write soon again.
With Love from all and especially your little sister
Mary Frances
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Letter, 14 October 1918
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Mary Frances, Louisville, Kentucky to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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Discher family
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14 October 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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Epidemics -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Influenza -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 20 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Address on envelope scribbled over, and stamped “Return to Writer.”
LetterNo. 42
Thurs. P.M. Oct 10th 1918
Dear Louis:
A whole week since I have written you. I started to write Sunday but did not get very far so I tore it up. Well our suspense is ended. Your No. 15 letter written on Sept. 10th arrived today and you can imagine how glad we were to get it. I was glad to hear that you were moved because I imagine you will like France better than Belgium. I was relieved also to hear that letter No. 26 reached you as I felt just a bit dubious about it. [W]ill try it again.
Last Friday night we had First Friday devotions. Father Rothheut always prays for the soldier boys. [A]fter services we had our rehearsal for Sunday. Saturday we were busy here as usual. Albert Dietche home sick so that of course makes it worse.
Sunday was a most delightful day. Papa, Cecelia and I went down to church at six o'clock to go to Communion as it was the first Sunday in October and rosary Sunday. You gained an indulgence every time you visited the church.
Fri. P.M. Oct 11
On Saturday evening Papa and the girls went down to confession and Otillia and Mary F. went to a Red Cross Sale given by the people of Bon Air at Millers store in Zimlich lane. I saw in the paper they made $182.00. Sunday was a very busy day for us. Willie, Otillia and Mary F. went to the first Mass[;] Papa, Cecelia and I to High Mass which was solemn on account of celebrating St. Francis day. After dinner it was so nice and warm so I had my hair washed.
The blessing of the Service Flag took place at three o'clock in front of the school. [T]he band played and the choir sang America, blessing of the flag, sermon by one of the chaplains, band and choir “Keep the Home Fires Burning” then procession out of Carter Ave down Bardstown Rd to Al Fresco and in to the church, of School children servers, Young ladies and men Sodality Holy Name Society and Married ladies. The flag was carried by six girls of the 8th Grade dressed in white. [A]ll of the children carried little flags and there were several large Amer. flags carried by the young men. [I]t looked very nice[.] [T]he children sang Star Spangled Banner while marching while the people were being seated [.] Miss Simpson played a very lively Military March then we had solemn vespers and benediction, ending with “Holy God we praise they name.” The church was packed.
Uncle Frank and Aunt Maggie were out and then spent the evening at Aunt Lou's[.] [T]hey also had Uncle Willie, Aunt Teresa, Elizabeth, Papa and Cecelia for supper. Willie slept part of the afternoon and wrote a letter. After supper Martin Holzknecht came out on the seven o'clock car. [H]e took Mary F. to the Mary Anderson vaudeville. Otillia and I entertained him in the kitchen while we washed our dishes and Mary F. dressed. They came out on the 11:20 car and Willie got on at the limits and made him get off.
Papa has had a very bad cold[.] [W]e were afraid he was getting the flu but he got over it allright. Monday morning the following announcement was made in the papers “All churches, schools, theatres, picture shows, pool rooms, gymnasiums and swimming pools must close. [A]ll public meetings, dances and parties cancelled. [F]unerals and weddings must be private and car windows must remain open and houses shall be tagged where there is a case of influenza.[”] Grace and Irene Huber have it and four of the Dreisbacks.
Cecelia's friend Mitchell telephoned Monday morning to her and hinted about coming out but they were washing so she did not ask him out for dinner. Papa got very much excited and said if she had a soldier to come out we would all get the flu. The fun of it was he has more symptoms of it than any one else. I told her to ask him out if he called again which he did. He brought a box of candy[.] [T]hey went for a ride and ate supper with us. [H]e was telling at the table that on Friday he thought sure he had it. In the evening Willie could not go to the gym, and church was called off so they took Mitchell out to camp.
Tuesday and Wednesday Willie came in to the store. [H]e also worked Wednesday night. Wednesday at four Lieut. Mitchell came out. [H]e and Cecelia went for a ride out Third St, parked the machine here at 5:30 walked through Fourth St. bought a box of candy and at six came for me to go out home with them. Otillia and Mary F. had a very nice supper[.] [T]he table looked very pretty with a basket of white cosmos in the center. He left on the eight o'clock car for the depot. [H]is train for his home in Wisconsin left at 9:10[.] [H]e will go from there to Camp Sheridan, Ala. some move isn't it? Cecelia gave him two khaki silk handkerchiefs for graduation present. If only he had remained here we might have met some officers.
John Goss is home on a furlough but I have not seen him to talk to. I saw him riding through 4[th] St this dinner in their machine with another sailor. Yesterday at noon I met Dorothy going to the Britling. [S]he said she had received two very interesting letters from you last week. The Liberty Loan here in Louisville again went over the top. Yesterday Geo. Hartmans father and mother were in the store. Uncle Frank sold them a Quick Meal range. I spoke to them about their son. [T]hey said their last letter was dated Aug 1st and that Geo. complains of the rats. I said you had never mentioned them[.] [H]ow about it, also the cooties, are you troubled with them?
The Diemer family called up Wednesday evening to see if we had a letter. [T]heir mother was sure Carl must be dead. I told her if he was they would have been notified, that bad news travels fast. I often wonder if I am too optimistic.
The city limits has been extended to Kaelin addition, so I suppose we are safe for awhile. I am mailing you the November edition of Cosmopolitan magazine. I hope by this time you are getting some of them. I think one of the boys here, Dan Dowdel, will buy your brown suit and hat[.] [H]e took the suit home last night to try on.
The influenza here is surely a calamity. You all are really safer in the trenches it takes you so quickly. Johnny Carman who worked at Strassel Gans died of it this week and Denhards book[k]eeper. The churches will remain closed Sunday. [N]o masses [-] heres where I sleep. I stayed in town last night[.] Albert and I were studying the map trying to figure out where you all are. Was Fount K. moved with you all, how does he like the army by this time?
I am supposed to get up a big order to mail to Vollrath's so I will have to close hoping to get another letter real real soon.
Yours lovingly
Clara
Do not forget your prayers. All will be well then.
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Letter, 10 October 1918
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Clara to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 20 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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10 October 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1914-1918.
Epidemics -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Influenza -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
Description
An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Corp. Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
Sat. P.M.
April 27 /18
Dear Brother:
We surely enjoyed your nice long letter received yesterday. [G]lad to hear you will get to Asheville N.C. I do not think that was such an imperfect day last Sunday, but see how nice it would have been if the elderly man would have taken you all home to spend the evening and take supper with him.
Aunt Lou's seemed to be very much pleased with you letter. I believe you are going to get a cake. I am returning the pink letter so you can answer it. We will send you some money because I heard today that Joe Heintzman has not been paid since January. So keep some for over there.
Well we are going to have Chaplains Mahoney and Grasshoff, Secretary Kelly and some other soldier for supper tomorrow night. Fraas has been transferred to some other camp, leaving today. Watson tells me Will Bohan is slightly disappointed. [H]e enlisted to get into the motor division and he was put in the gun division although he has been made Seargant [sic]. [T]hey are staying at a hotel and go out every morning to ammunition plants, garages or whatever branch they have been put in. Hours from six to eight. Five hundred applicants for the motor division and they only wanted ninety men.
We met Walter Diemer last night on the car but just had time to ask how he felt. [H]e said he is allright again and to tell you Hello for him. Mary Emma said Joe Heheman is still in the Depot Brigade. Father Rothheut enquired for you last night. [F]irst time since you have gone, but very likely he did not know you had left Camp T. [H]e sent me a soldier census card to fill out for you on Thursday. I asked him last night if it was for a service flag but he said he has to send them on to Washington. [T]hey get the Catholic percentage in that way. I thought you might send him a card some time. Cecelia says not, but do as you please about it.
As it is nearly six I will have to close. You might see me in Greenville yet.
With love from
Clara
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Letter, 27 April 1918
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Clara, Louisville, Kentucky, to Corp. Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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27 April 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
United States. Army -- History -- World War, 1914-1918.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1920s
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Letter addressed to Corp. Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
Fri. P.M.
April 26 / 18
Dear Louis:
Uncle Frank received your letter this morning and they got one out home. I was so sorry to hear about all that quarantine business because I was trying to induce Aunt Maggie to take me to Greenville next week. I though we could have left here in the middle of the week and stay over Saturday and Sunday with you. You see Aunt Maggie has promised me a trip this summer. [B]ut I am afraid that if Ed goes to camp, there will be no vacation for me unless I would go early and of course I would love to see my little brother before he sails so maybe she might take me to New York.
Do you know Rudolph Harpring really does have to go to camp Monday. Laura told Mary F. that Angela will not break up for a few months because so many married men have been discharged after being out at camp two or three months. Clara Graf told us at the Euchre the other night that Harold has to bring his own blanket, underclothes, socks, etc.
I was just talking to Tode and she says Marie Bannon and Lieut Curran are to be married at the Base Hospital. She was also telling me that Fount's sister and the baby are not so well and they have not heard lately from Dr Beale which of course is distressing her greatly. You had better not tell Fount (the above news). [I]f he does not leave with you Louis, let him telegraph C.O.D. to us when you leave Camp Sevier so we do not send any mail there.
Louis Heintzman was telling me that Joe has never received any of their mail so when you get to France, let us know the correct way to reach you.
Enclosed find your Liberty Loan Dollar. How did the cake reach you ? Did it taste good? As I want to catch the 5:50 I must say goodbye
Clara
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Letter, 26 April 1918
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Clara, Louisville, Kentucky, to Corp. Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Discher family
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26 April 1918
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
April 17 - 1918
Sgt Louis J. Discher
Dear Louis
Your letter received and we were delighted to hear from you. I hope you are now out of quarantine. Let me hear about the KC building & its management.
The other day I had Lt. Thorne Crabb in the store & he told me how pleased all the officers of Camp Taylor are to hear about you boys at Camp Sevier. He said an officer wrote them that you were the best drilled & finest looking bunch of soldiers that had ever come to Camp Sevier.
Also the other day there was a young lady in the store who seems to be very interested in you, so much so that Clara gave her your last letter to read. She is a very bright & sweet young lady but I am not going to tell you her name. However I will tell you that she lives on Floyd St.
The St Xavier Alumni performance “My New Curate” is a great success. Last Sunday they had a big audience. This evening Maggie, Clara, Cecelia & I are going to see it.
Although it has been very cool lately, yet we are very busy. Gus & Coomey have both given up their jobs. Coonie [sic] without saying a word about it. Gus had stayed home for the fourth time since Oct. 1. First one week, then 2 weeks, then 3 weeks & now he was off 5 weeks, always expecting his full pay. This last time he did not send word & we heard again & again from people who saw him on the street. So finally he did come to see me one evening & asked for another chance, admitting he had not done right. At the same time he said he could get a position with Bomar-Summers & Co. As he had been so very unsatisfactory I thought I had better let him go. Willie comes in whenever we need him & puts in a day or two every week. We have a right good boy in place of Coonie & very likely will have Albert Dietsche in the place of Gus. We have plenty of help. Will Heil[?] is still with us.
The other day I sent you a box of chocolates. I hope you received them. Enclosed you will find a five dollar bill. It may help some to make things pleasant for you. Whatever you do, remember your duty as a Catholic. Attend Mass regular & receive Holy Communion often. Give others a good example. Try to be also a good soldier & make a record for yourself.
May you continue to be the pride of your good father, your brother & sisters, your aunts & uncle.
Let me hear from you often & if you have to go across telegraph at once.
With love & best wishes I am
Your loving uncle
Frank A. Geher
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Letter, 17 April 1918
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Frank A. Geher, Louisville, Kentucky, to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Geher, Frank A.
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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17 April 1918
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English
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Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.) -- History -- Sources.
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
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An account of the resource
Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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English
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
Tue. P.M.
April 16/18
Dear Louis:
I was very glad to get your nice long letter on Saturday, did not answer because Cecelia said she would write. Went to the theatre Saturday night, saw Roy Goepper, Frank Senn, Casey, John Hennessy and wife, Mr & Mrs Young and many others I knew.
We did not get to confession on Saturday so Otillia and I went to the 8:15 Mass as usual. [E]verybody got balled out. [F]rom the first Sunday in May our pastor is going to take up the collection in that Mass which is to be 10cts. [H]ere's one that is going to put in a nickel if present. Antoinette Goss told me at vespers that John had received your letter last week.
In the afternoon we went out to camp and took Aunt Lou with us. [S]he was very much taken with Will Kelly and asked him lots of questions. Things are beginning to look nice. [T]he tennis courts are dandy, all fenced in and benches around the side. K.C. Bldgs 2 and 3 have porch swings, lots of sodding has been done, the headquarters of the 334 Infantry looks especially nice. [W]e did not see the 336th this time. In the Depot Brigade they have a very pretty rustic summer house with a rustic fence around it and the benches to match. The men in the kitchen now wear those khaki suits like the tire service men.
Dorthy Shelley was in yesterday afternoon and introduced herself. [S]he was very much distressed that she had not heard from you since the early part of last week. [S]he said she had a package for you but was afraid to send it thinking perhaps you had left Camp Sevier. She told me she thought your picture was perfectly grand and looks so nice in the elegant frame she bought for it. You will be some framed up after a while. Hers will make the fourth package you should get. [D]id you get them all? I sent the first box of chocolates, ordered them last Friday. I mail the Herald every day.
I was interrupted just now by Bernard Schieman and his fiancee. [T]hey were in to buy a water heater for the Gallagher residence. [T]hey are going to live there for a while until things are more settled[.] [H]e is in Class 1A. Ed Lawless just showed me his final card[.] [H]e has been accepted as clerk whenever he is needed. Do not mention this in any of your letters because he does not intend to tell any one yet because it may be some time before he is called. Has the ghost walked yet? The Boston Shoe store is burning. Must be quite a large fire.
Will Bohan has gone with that bunch to Indianapolis to take a two months course in the automobile and motor cycle division. Watson said after that they will then train another bunch. The paper says immediate over sea service. He would have come in this next draft.
As it is six o'clock I will hear from you real soon
Yours lovingly
Clara
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Letter, 16 April 1918
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Clara, Louisville, Kentucky, to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
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16 April 1918
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Letters
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English
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Mss. C D
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Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.) -- History -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.
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Title
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Discher Family Papers, 1917-1921
Subject
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United States. Army
World War, 1914-1918
Epidemics
Influenza
Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.)
Louisville (Ky.)--Social life and customs
Description
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Papers are primarily composed of family letters to Louis Discher, a soldier serving in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The letters relate life in Louisville during the war, discussing family news and activities, Catholicism, Camp Zachary Taylor, and the 1918 Spanish influenza epidemic.
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Discher family
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Discher Family Papers, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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1917-1921
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English
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Collection
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Mss. C D
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The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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20th century
1910s
1920s
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Letter addressed to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
Sunday night
Apr 14th 1818
Dear Louis:
We have no company tonight so I am going to write you a nice short letter. I do not know if you will call it that or not. Your letters are just fine we all enjoy them and did not know our little brother could write such interesting ones.
Mary Frances went to Edith Herboldts shower last week given at Louise Goepper's house. She had every thing fixed so elaborate they played cards and Mary Frances won the consolation prize two pretty handkerchiefs. She got so many beautiful presents[.] M. F. took a pyrex pie pan with a fancy edge. Edith went on a short wedding trip to Dawson Springs. [S]he lives in the Washington apartments and is now Mrs. W. Griffin.
Last night Mary Frances and I kept house. Willie took the rest of the family to town in the machine. Papa went to the Mary Anderson. [H]e said the show was fine. Clara and Otillia went to Macauley's to see Julia Sanderson and Joseph Cawthorne in the Rambler Rose. The show was so good that the house was crowded. Millie went shopping and spent the evening at the K.C. Hall where they had a very nice dance more boys than girls which is something very unusual. [T]he girls all had to have a card. [A]fter the shows they all met at the K.C. and got home before twelve. The two Kelly boys want Willie to join the boat club but he is undecided about it.
This afternoon Willie and some of us went to Vespers and then out to Camp Taylor. Aunt Lou has never been out so she went along[.] [S]topped at No. 2 building. Kelly showed them the chapel. [H]e was very much surprised to hear you were gone. Most of his boys the 334th Infantry have gone[.] [H]e hated to see them leave they had been there so long. Kelly said O Daly is at Camp Sevier but we think it was North Caroline [sic] he was sent to. They are beginning to sod and plant trees out at camp.
Did you send all the relations cards? Aunt Lou's did not receive any so be sure and write them something. Did you get to church this morning and how do you like their K.C. building.
Louis we mailed your bag yesterday before you asked for the second so I will get some more goods. I hope it will prove satisfactory for I am not going to wait for an answer. The little hanger on the inside is one of Brother Joe's inventions to hang up when in use. The small bag in the inside is for your serving materials. Dont you think Otillia embroidered your name real pretty? I am anxiously waiting to hear in what condition and how soon your cake arrived. Clara mailed it on the way in Saturday morning and the man at the Post Office said it would reach Greenville Sunday afternoon but did not know how soon you would receive it.
Tell Kremer hello for me. I wish you boys could have been out home today to eat some of our fresh strawberries & cream. We had to[o] much as usual. The garden is getting along just fine. Papa plowed the ground and some of the seeds are planted out there and the other ones in the hot beds are up already[.] [W]e planted them real far apart and are not going to transplant them at all until it is time to set them out. It looks as if the snow made the grass grow so fast that I have to cut it again this week. It was down to twenty eight degrees but it did not freeze the lilacs both colors are perfectly beautiful.
We are contemplating having a dinner party Sunday night [-] the Chaplains and secretaries, and Uncle Frank and Aunt Maggie, but do not know if we will carry it through or not[.]
Elsie Harpring has a little son[.] [S]he is out at St. Mary & Elizabeth's hospital.
I suppose you have your picture by this time. We bought such a pretty bronze frame for ours to stand on the piano[.] [I]t looks just fine in it, and Aunt Maggie has hers on the wall so we see you every day.
Everybody wants to know how you like Camp Sevier and if you really think it nicer than Camp Taylor as most boys find the other camps[.] [T]hey say Elizabeth Zehnder said that E. Brown was called to join the signal Corps, but his Captain made him top Seargant [sic] so he could not leave.
How is that worrisome cough of yours - did you lose it in the sunny south?
Everybody is well at home. It is past eleven oclock so I will say Goodbye
With love and kisses
Your sister,
Cecelia
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Title
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Letter, 14 April 1918
Description
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Cecelia to Louis J. Discher, Co F 120 Infantry, Camp Sevier, S.C.
Creator
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Discher family
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Manuscript Collection, The Filson Historical Society
Date
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14 April 1818
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This collection is issued by The Filson Historical Society. Property rights in the collection belong to The Filson Historical Society. The user is responsible for copyright issues. Permission for use of this image for ANY reason should be obtained by contacting Filson's Curator of Collections via research@filsonhistorical.org.
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Letters
Language
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English
Identifier
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Mss. C D
Subject
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Camp Zachary Taylor (Ky.) -- History -- Sources.
Louisville (Ky.) -- Social life and customs.