Old song story ties farewell to Rev. Rankin
Granny Swaney tells how a parting wish “God be with you till we meet again” inspired the song’s writer Rev. Jeremiah Eames Rankin. The tale links a loss in Athens County to a New Jersey phase, and notes Rankin’s eventual fame with the identical title song. Nearby notes mention a late traffic officer, and 1919 license tag reminders in the city.
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Oms
Jeremiah Eames Rankin
Granny Swaney
Xerri
George Swaney
Athens County
New Jersey
Thos. Icenhour
Hemlock
Perry County
Soldier note about communication from Germany and arrivals
Mrs. Louise Kreinbihl reports her husband in the 3rd division of occupation in Germany as of December 95. First word since before the armistice arrives in New York of Lieut Heritage Lewis of D 8 from Middleport. Sherman Ray came over on the os ship. Five led soldiers were in evidence on 8 street yesterday and manhandled a derishing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise G. Kreinbihl
Germany
New York
Heritage Lewis
Lewis
Middleport
Sherman
Ray
Pearl of Middleport in Court on Serial Offense Charge
A belated report states Pearl of Middleport faces charges related to a past vow breach and alleged battery. Details are sparse in the fragmentary text but indicate legal action proceeding in a local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Armistice Echoes Reach War Correspondent in Germany
Mrs J B Fulton receives a letter from Sergeant Norman Hood 166 Infantry M G Co reporting December 19 1918 in Rolandseek Germany. He recalls the armistice and their march from Sedan through northern France Belgium Luxembourg to the Rhine, describes crowds in Belgium, mixed meals in Germany, and the return to civilization with mixed feelings about battle fatigue and homeward thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fulton
Franklin Avenue
Norman Hood
M. G. Co
Rolandseek Hotel
Rolandseek
Germany
Sedan
Busancy
France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Rhine River
America
Letter From Private Charles Smith At 134 Morris Ave
A nephew of Vee Maln Atwil J. H. receives a letter from Private Charles Smith of M.G. Company 17. The note arrives at 134 Morris Avenue and is described in local records. Smith corresponds on a routine basis, and the family notes the soldier’s ongoing communication from the unit.
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Atwil
J. H
Morris Ave
Charles Smith
M.G. Co
Soldier’s Letter From Inf Germany Describes Journey Home
In a December 20 dispatch fromInf Germany the writer details no mail until yesterday when he received thirteen items. He notes only one familiar boy in France and describes daily strange sights. He recalls fighting at Sedan and marching 30 miles east of the Rhine after a 600 mile trek. He states they sailed overseas on September 1 and landed at Southampton after seven days aboard a ship carrying 11 000 aboard 10 000 soldiers 600 nurses and crew.
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Inf
Germany
France
Sedan
Rhine
Overseas
South Hampton
England
Dorsey Receives News of Sons in France After Armistice
Mrs. B. G. Dorsey of Alexander Town receives a letter from a West Virginia sister describing two letters from sons Russell and Harry Quinn in France after the armistice. Harry reportedly fell into the Atlantic from a tipping gang plank with a 90 pound pack but was saved by a rope and survived without harm. The brothers joined the Supply Company for the Engineers from Camp Shelby and landed around Sept 22 after enlisting in Morgantown and later serving in Mississippi. Both men are reported to have improved health and wished to go overseas.
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B. G. Dorsey
Alexander
France
Camp Shelby
Mias
Co. L
Morgantown
W. Va
Mississippi
Letters From Soldiers Describe Frontline Hardship and Homeward Hope
A letter from Private O. O. Bean of the 135th M G Bn recounts training at Camp Sheridan, service in France, and a plan to return to Guysville after reporting fellow soldiers’ wellbeing. Farr E. Wolfe of Nelsonville, in the 308th Engineers, notes marching into Germany, bridge work near Dun on the Meuse, and witnessing Allied advance with England, France, Luxemburg, and Germany as stops, while praising Newvid’s welcome.
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Lillian M. Dean
O. O. Bean, Co. C
O. K
Old Guysville
Farr E. Wolfe
Nelsonville
Newvid
Germany
308Th Engineers
Camp Sherman
Burglinster
Luxemburg
Third Army Corps
Rhine
Dun
Meuse
Verdun
Chateau- Thierry
England
France
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
Mrs Norman Saylor at Beaumont aids influenza stricken daughter
Union Mrs. Norman Saylor has stayed at Charles Daugherty's in Beaumont for a week to care for her daughter Esther, who contracted influenza while teaching. Mr. and Mrs. John Snedden of Athens are moving here. Mr. and Mrs. William Gabriel, Sr. host Rosa Pidcock and her daughter from Carbon Hill as guests. Emmett Oxley made a business trip.
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Norman Saylor
Charles Daugherty
Beaumont
Esther
John Snedden
Athens
William Gabriel, Sr
Rosa Pidcock
Carbon Hill
Emmett Oxley
New Marshfield
Dolph Barker
Charles McCoy
Ray
Mary Young
Painsville
Ethel Oxley
John Hancock School
J. N. McHarg
Columbus
Marion Bell
Young
This Place
Franks
Dora Barker
Bell Hamilton
Lewis Weatherby
Peach Ridge
William Bowers
Amos Driggs
Edna Moore
White Hall
Community News Recap From New Marshfield Area
Local residents report illness and hospital visits in Athens Columbus and Nelsonville. Dinners and social visits include Mrs Amos Driggs hosting Pearl Béal and Thelma Mary of Athens. Sunday school and church services held with Rev Franks preaching.
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Activitger
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Taz
Raymond C. Brown
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Balatra A. Hoch
Garrett M. Hoch
Field Artilery
Battery D
U. S
68Th Field Artillery
89Th
6Th F. A
Cernisey
Ramque
D. Zenner Co
Mildred Ryan
John Wyant
Circle Hill
Myrtle Seninek
I. Wale Nelson
William Stedman
Bart
Jesse Pes
Myrtle Pidcock
Iskates
Sacia
Joe Bridgewater
Charlies Shaffer
Elson
Hasel Ryan
Nettie Wyant
William Ryeg
Charlie Ryan
Vistors
Martin Houston
Chaun
Warren
William
Julia Wyant
miNolly
Tyas
Early
Daniel Cec
Pure Air Theatre
Alice Brady
Miriam Micheleon
Michael Thwaite
Tory
Pathe News
Wallace Reid
Columbia
Saturday Evening Post
THE
Golden Fleece
Fred Anderson
Jack Curtis
Peggy Pearce
Hearst
Wilcon
Paris
Trane
Rosgoe
Fatty* Arbuckle
Paramount- Arbuckle
Good Night
Nurse
Gertie Carsner
Anna Quinn
Clarence Ell
Orbiston
Alfred Carr
Saabee
Albany Baptist Church
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