Soldier recounts Civil War escape and first marriage
The interview with Mr. Hawk recounts his escape from prison during the Civil War, his marriage to Jennies Mayhugh on October 18, 1866, and a long journey to safety. He describes serving as County Recorder, returning home after years apart, and his philosophy of helping others with land, wills, and neighborly advice.
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Jennies Mayhugh
Yntthe
Hawk
Mr. Hawk
Guysville
County Re
Helcorder
Athens
la Notary
Hokie AO Gore
Teo
County Recorder
Athens County
Gauley Bridge
Union Cavalry
Charleston
How's She Hittin
A driving column by Israel Klein discusses brake use and emergency planning for motorists. It advises keeping brakes in reserve for emergencies, using low gear on long hills, and preventing wear from sudden stops, especially in wet weather. It notes Iowa has more cars than farms and cites 212,973 autos on farms, up 4,150 from the prior year.
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Israel Klein
NEA Service
Iowa
State Department of Agriculture
Hewitt Family Chronicle From Athens County Ohio
Narrative traces Hewitt lineage from 1797 death in Athens to 1814 Ohio University trustee role and garrison days at Wolfe Creek mills. Mentions famine, disguise, and battles with hunger, plus marriages to Cook and Margaret Crans, nine children, and late life as a Christian church member.
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Hewitt
Athens
Ohio University
Methodist Church
Wolfe Creek Mills
New Marshfield
Athens County
Monvs Hewitt
Groses Hewitt
Pardon Cook Hewitt
Margaret Cransured
Cobile
Brush Helvin
Pardonook Scatties
Hewitt J
Menry
Newton
Mary Young
la Quincy
Hewitt Boden Family Noted For Community Service
The Hewitt Boden family is described as highly respected in Marshfield and Lafayette. Seven Hewitt siblings survive, including Mrs Pardon Cook Jr. The couple’s son Hewitt, once badly injured in California and other places, has recovered enough to walk without a cane. Children include Mrs Casa Long, Mrs Carl Wharton, and Mrs Guy Hewitt. Mr Hewitt died at 77 in early August, and his wife 73, with the family tied to Athens and New Marshfield communities.
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Hewitt Boden
Alexander
Pardon Cook, Jr
Hewitt
California
Marshfield
Hewitts
Lafayette
Mary Cox
Casa Long
Athens
Carl Wharton
Guy Hewitt
Cowas
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Moore Tow Por Lowest
Masara P
Prac Benga Fanaadoe
Algeo Motor Sales
Carpenter and Grosver
Ohio
Harbor Motor Sales
Nelsonville
Tevet
Detroit
Carpenter and Grosvenor Sis
Athens, Ohio
Chrysler
eSach
Beyy
Lovejoy
C. R. Featherston
Chrysler Sales & Service
E. Washington, St
City Hall
San Francisco
Spe
General Motors Research
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Athens Implement Co
N. Court St
McFarland’s
Fayette St
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Buick
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