Ellis Merkley draft card

Ellis Merkley was Asher's eldest brother.

Ellis Merkley
From the personal albums of Delores Horton
Also found in the albums of Sarah Nielsen

The following is an image of Ellis' draft card, which appears to have been taken in Sept 1918, just as the war was wrapping up.  I don't believe Ellis had a military career of any kind, but it's still a fun document to have on hand for the minor details in his life at that point in his history.

SOURCE: ancestry.com
Direct source info is located on the bottom of the image.

Isabrand Sander in WWI

Isabrand Sander was Asher's brother-in-law.  He married Asher's sister, Mary.

He served in World War I.

From the personal albums of Shannon Andersen

War Service Questionnaire:

SOURCE: ancestry.com
Particular source info located at bottom of image

 This War Service Questionnaire gives us information on his origins, tells us that he was self-employed and that he was married.  This Questionnaire was issued between 1914-1918.  Based on the info below, it was likely filled out in 1917 or 1918.

Registration Card:

SOURCE: ancestry.com
Particular source info located on right side of image

 This Registration card tells us of his origins, his place of employment at the time, that he had "defected eyes", and that he was SINGLE... This card was filled out in June 1917 and Isabrand married Mary a month later in July 1917.  This means, Mary was a war bride!

News article:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1919, Jun 13, p.5

This is a FASCINATING local newspaper article in what appears to be a letter home from Isabrand Sander as he was away in France fighting in 1919.  It's a perfect read for military historians as Isabrand discusses his regiment's involvement in the Champagne-Marne defensive, the Marne Aisne offensive, the Saint Mihiel offensive and the Muese-Argonne offensive.  Very cool stuff.  It's rather lengthy so I won't transcribe it, but perhaps someday I will.