Aeroplanes Brought Down By Infantry Fire In WWI Letters
Letter from Charlie Morris of the 20th Infantry describes multiple Allied aircraft downings by infantry across the Mosel front and Ardennes area. He says the 89th Division and other units claimed planes shot down in May 1918 to November 1918. He recalls two planes down near Montmedy and near Madeline Farm, with mentions of corps and divisions and a sister in Shedford.
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20Th Infantry
Montonon
Muse-Argonne
Am. N.C. O
Duo
Salsig
Rmany
Rhine
Shedford
U. S.A
Germany
U.S
Pluriisis Ataum
Local News Notes on Families and Returning Service Members
Mrs. David Hamilton assists Thobbie Hamilton in the Third Division of the occupation forces in Scotland. Siblings Wii Hamilton and a sister in Bengal visit, living with Mrs. Ivetensen and Elliott and Pretty Jane in the city with Mrs. Jane Garrison. Ketcham works with J W Dontley in Chicago. Harry Witchesck reports arrival in New York after service in France with the 8th Motor Transportation Corps. Ralph Hunter reaches New York on the Imperator and plans a Monday furlough return. B A Bishop travels to Bedford on business.
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David Hamilton
Thobbie
Scotland
Wii. Shuamilton
Bengal
Srauk Ivetensen
Elliott
Pretty Jane
Iane Garrison
South Street
Resi Gence
Ketcham
J. W. Dontley
Freckola Promises Clear Skin Overnight
Advertised freckle remover Freckola claims a lovely rosy skin free from spots. It suggests applying the extra strong formula before bed and waking up with a clearer face with few spots remaining.
Arm Breaks In Playground Swing Incident
Vaughn Bridwell suffered a broken arm after a High School swing struck his right arm during Junior class recess. The fracture involved both bones between the wrist and elbow and is expected to require several weeks of healing under a local physician’s care.
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Laughn Bridwell
Fred Bridwell
West 14Th Street
Beech Grove Beautified by City and Lot Owners
Beech Grove cemetery shines this year as city efforts and lot owners improve the grounds. Reports note frequent thefts of flowers, especially peonies, with elderly residents among those securing large bouquets. Overall, residents show dedication to beautifying gravesites despite pilferage concerns.
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Peeesh Grove
Beech Grove
Numerous Bedford Visits Highlight Needmore Correspondent Notes
Mrs. William Lewis visited Bedford on Friday. Several locals, including Miss Pay Pender and Misses Edna Tapp and Lottie Finley, traveled to nearby towns. Many families hosted guests from Bedford and surrounding towns over the weekend, with multiple gatherings reported in Needmore and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lewis
Bedford
Edna Tapp
Lottie Finley
Bloomington
Memorial Day Meaning and the Lesson for Sons
A reflective verse about Memorial Day asks what the marching old men banners and sacrifice mean to modern readers. It contrasts praised bravery with the cost of conflict and questions what lessons fathers should teach their sons.
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Ettal
Lorre
The Last Grand Review Parade in Washington
A vast Grand Review Parade led by Gen George Gott and staff marched past the president and executive mansion in Washington. Veterans of the Tennessee and Georgia armies, about 20,000 survivors, loaded with emotion, symbolized the end of four years of war.
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George Gottlion Aladd
Pennseylvania Arenae
I Chic Sdrenta
Wareweary
Crand Kesiew
Delusson
Grant
Army of the ‘Tennessee
Army of Geargia
HHS
Washington
Wilson
Johnson
Trudh
Fatal Tree Accident Claims Otis Smith Friday
Gus Smith an eighteen year old son of trou was killed Friday forenoon when a tree he had cut fell on him near Bartlettsville. He suffered a crushed skull and multiple injuries. his brother Gilbert drowned about a year ago. Funeral services were held at Chapel Hill with burial there.
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Otis Smith
Gus Smith
Trou
Sam Smith
Bartlettsville
la Path
Gilbert
Chapel Hill
Sunday Visitors and Local Notes Across Martin County
Ralph Bowden of Martin county was here Sunday. Numerous residents and relatives from nearby towns visited, moved, or attended events. Patrons’ Day at Bedford High School was announced for June 8 with displays from industrial and academic classes. Mrs. May York and children of Hickory Paint Tenn. spent a week with Mrs. Anna Ham mers.
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Ralph Bowden
Martin County
May. York and Children
Hickory
Paint, Tenn
Anna Hammerges
Bedford High School
Local notes from Little Salt community column
Miss Clara Thurman visited Loreen McPike Sunday. Mrs. Dorothy Todd has been on the sick list for several weeks. Raleigh Glassgow and family were guests of James N. Mikels Sunday. ill Fowler and son make a business trip to Norman Station Thursday. William MecPike of Seean visited his sister Mrs. Ethel Mikels Sunday. James Ritter and family visited Otto Ritter and family of Heltonville Saturday night and Sunday. Rev. EH Fowler filled his regular appointment at Friendship church Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Lydia McVike in poor health is reported worse. Misses Gladys and Alma Crockett went to Indianapolis last Friday to work this summer. Miss Mary Karman of Indianapolis spent a few days at home and returned to Indianapolis last week. Miss Mable Mitchell of Pleasant Run and Miss Dorcie Axsom of Linden are visiting this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thurman and son Harry, recently returned from overseas, were guests of Kate McPike. There is to be a meeting at the Freedom Baptist church next Saturday and Sunday conducted by Rev. Fowler and Shaffens. Bert Branaman and his son of Vickory Grove visited Mrs. Abraham Hawkins near Bartlettsville Sunday. Mrs. Hawkins, sick for some time, is much improved and able to be out again.
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Bert Branaman
Llle Son
Vcikory Grove
Abraham Hawkins
Bartlettsville
Ted
Mary Wagoner Visits Friends and Relatives Across States
Fayetteville correspondent reports Mrs. Mary Wagoner visited friends in Silverville Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kern and son Luther traveled to Ohio to visit relatives. The Boyd and Babb families went to Bedford. Mark McCain, grandson of Mrs. J. D. McCain, arrived from overseas.
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V. C. Byers
Springville
Bloomington
Joseph Heiger
Roy Kern
Luther
Ohio
M. A Boyd
Emery Boyd
Lela Katherine Babb
Bedford
J. D. McCain
Mark McCain
Overseas
Frances Freeland Returns From Chicago Visit
Miss Frances Freeland who visited friends in Chicago has returned home.
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Frances Freeland
Chicago
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Geruas
Tedford
Har! H. Cadfee
89Th Div
France
Mosel
3Rd Army
Charlie Morris
Scupty Co. 20Th
Inte
Iewa EE
P.O
Ralph Hunter
Mary Hunter
16Th
H Streets
New York
Imperator
B.A. Bishop
lLinton
Vaughn Bridwell
Lote
da Lewis
Miss Pay Pender
Henry Johnson
Floe Stewart
Tom Tumey
Grandma Wilson
Curtis Tapp
Midland
Jasonville
Finley Gyger
Wes Mayo
Lovia Finley
Ed Sautelaira
Guthrie
Remus Blackwell and Son
Elmer
Amanda Watson
Opal Armstrong
John Goodman
Mrs. Glade Anderson
Mrs
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Fred Baker
Elwood Trucklood
Jot Lewis
Avoca
Jerry Lewis
Emery Stewart
Stuce Beyers and Son
Peerless
Charles Tumey
the Grand Review
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Grand Army of the Dead
United States
West
Middle West
The
Grand Review
Gen
U. S. Grant
George Gordon Meade
Philip HH. Sheridan
O. BP. Bowden
Omer -Porter
Oolitic
Dora Dorsett
Silverville
Delia Dorsett
Owensburg
Frank Tirey
Sanford Hall
I. C. 0. F. Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
William Truehiood
Eureka
Ernest Spriegel
Helen
Jay Johnson
Fairview
Bertha Dorsett
Thomas:.Gardner
North Dakota
John Gehring
W.aa. Jones
John
Mary. Stapleton
Ruth
Ruby
Roberta Smith
Edwardsport
Luther Bowden
Hershel King
Haron
Arcola
Minervia McCain
Fayetttesville
Mark L. McCain
Camp Lee
Camp Taylor
Thomas .Weddle
Breckenridge Road
Medora
John A. Weddle
Judy Jeffries
Mitcell
Terre Haute
City
Ollie Houston
Summit Lane
Three Acres
Dive School
Henry Peek
Washington and
Vincennes
Charles Elmore
Mitchell
Anna McPike
Clara Thurman
Loreen McPike
Dorothy Todd
Raleigh Glassgow
James N. Mikels
Fowler and Son
Norman Station
William MecPike
Seean
Ethel Mikels
James Ritter
Otto Ritter
Heltonville
EH Fowler
Friendship Church
Lydia McVike
Gladys
Alma Crockett
Mary Karman
Mable Mitchell
Pleasant ‘Run
Dorcie Axsom
Linden
Mes.ohn Thurman
Harry
Kate McPike
Family
Freedom Baptist Church
Fowler and
Shaffens
Fayetteville
Blanche Fields
Mary Wagoner
Farrell Wagoner
Illinois
Daisy Gore
Quillie Tlali
Volney Kern
Aldo Osburn
Avanda
Violet
P28
Fie
Chancie Sellars
Ray
Adam Sellars
John Atkinson
Frances Pauline
Mr. Afrkkinson
John Newland
Orange County
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