Pilot Captain Nahan Collins remembered in Leavenworth obituary
A tribute recalls Captain Nahan Collins a veteran pilot who ran Federal gunboats past Vicksburg batteries in April 1864. Born near Leavenworth he served on the Horizon and risking his life to ensure transport for Grant’s forces. He died recently in Leavenworth after a long, fearless river career.
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S. Alva
Hobson
Leavenworth
Vicksburg
Nahan Collins
Indiana
Ohio
Mississippi
Grant
Collins
Horizon
Richard Calhoun
Georgetown
Admiral Porter
Young's Point
New Carthage
New Cartage
Porter
Henry Clay
Cincinnati
Open meeting of English lodge at opera house May 25
The English lodge 0.0. O. F. will hold an open meeting at the opera house Sunday May 25 at 2:00 p m. Bilder C W Parks will deliver an address on Odier Nowship from a biblical standpoint. Special music and other features are included. Public is invited.
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O. F
Opera House
Bilder C. W. Parks
Odier Nowship
Opening at The Appeteaser Attracts Block of Out-of-Town Visitors
Max Holloway remains in unchanged condition due to tubercular trouble. Among out-of-town attendees at the opening Saturday were Mrs Albert Ridge Mr and Mrs TD Esarey Mr and Mrs Roy Brooks of Happy Hollow Miss Thirza Esarey Mrs Ed Atwood Percy Archibald and Tom Parr of Harvey.
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Albert Ridge
T. D. Esarey
Roy Brooks
Happy Hollow
Thirza Esarey
Ed Atwood
Percy Archibald
Tom Parr
Harvey
Appeteaser
Johnson Township Boy Wounded in World War I
Clarence E. Klee, sent from Harrison county to Camp Taylor, landed in Brest May 24 1918. He fought 7th to 7th August, was wounded by a machine gun in the left jaw tearing tongue and jaw bone, swam the Vesele, was saved, operated six times, jaws fixed with silver splints, to St Louis for further surgery, optimistic about recovery despite gas injuries.
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Clarence E. Klee
Johnson Township
Camp Taylor
Harrison County
Brest
France
Vesele
St. Louis
Mr. Klee
Loss of Hundred Thirty Two Counts in County Totals
Enumeration shows a county wide loss of 132 with totals for its corporations. One iron-gray mare five years, 16 wands, weight estimate 13 or 14 hundred. mule colt about five weeks old. W. W. Temple, one mile north of English.
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W. W. Temple
English
Last Day of School at Center Ville Ends With Community Dinner
Despite heavy rain on May 9, Center Ville held a closing day with a large crowd enjoying a sumptuous dinner. Readings, recitations, and vocal music were presented by teachers and pupils, followed by short speeches by Mrs. A. R. de Castro and Mr. W. W. Johnson. A final spelling match honored teacher Ben Cates and the term's efforts as attendees listed included many families and local residents.
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Centerville
A. R. de Castro
San Francisco
W. W. Johnson
Ben Cates
Cates
John Tucker
Thelma
Ruth
Chancy Goldman
Atmer Hanger
Sallie Tucker
True
Bertham Schrieber
Opal
Cledis Kellams
Ola Hart
Helen
Local residents and visitors stretch across English and area towns
Nathan Hendrix of Riddle called on Saturday to place an order for job work. Numerous residents and visitors from Riddle, Union Township, Sulphur, Grantsburg, Beechwood and English appear in town on various errands, visits, and business. Notables include H N Wiseman of Washington on auditing trips, and David L. Benz moving his address to Norfolk VA from Cuba. F C Tucker returns from overseas to Johnson Township near Oak Hill.
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Parr
Harrison Jeffries
Logan
Forest Walker
Jno
M. C. Wiseman
Gaither Place
Wiseman
W. Holcroft
Holcroft
Nathan Hendrix
Riddle
Charles Eastridge and
Little Son
Wncle
Charles Hooten
C. E. Ford
Union Township
J. F. Powell
Sulphur
Oliver Powell
Grantsburg
John Blevins
Paul Flanigan
Max
Arthur Byrd
A. H. Flanigan
Hammond
Little Blue
H. N. Wiseman
War Department
Washington, D. C
George E. Wiseman
Beechwood
Jeffersonville Depot
West Baden Hospital
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Newt
Washington
Crawford County
Jesse
Goldman
D. W. Taylor
L. C. Pfeiffer
Milltown
Court House
John A. Blevins
Katherine Neene
Martha Elizabeth
John Eaton
Fred Reisen
Patoka
Clarence Pope
Baby
Indianapolis
Relatves
Temple
A. J. Riley
Evansville
John Spears
George Paton
Taswell
Sam Dodd
Marengo
Margaret Dodd
David L. Benz
U. S. Army
Cuba
Norfolk
F. ¢. Tucker
Johnson Township
Oak Hill
Give the Farm a Name for Advertising and Distinction
The article argues naming a farm makes it memorable and boosts sales. Place the name on the barn or gate, print it on stationery and checks, and consider a photo or engraving. A roadside sign can draw customers for eggs, butter, broilers, and other goods, as a wise farmer notes there is always someone who wants what you offer.
For Sale Cheap North English Property Near Church
For sale cheap a well kept residence in north English near a Christian church. Includes building, warehouse, outbuildings, and bottom land suitable for truck patches and garden. Contact Thomas S. Austin English. Dr Harolin Walker visiting from Camp Grant Rockford and formerly with the 13th Engis Ky. US Army. Jessie June Osborn daughter of Charles and Goldie Osborn born June 21 1918 died May 18 1919 funeral at Wickliffe A B Church remains in nearby cemetery.
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Christian Church
Thomas S. Austin
Harolin Walker
Rorston
Okla
Camp Grant
Rockford
Engis
Jessie June Osborn
Charles and
Goldie Osborn
E. B. Catt
Wickliffe A. B
Memorial Day Exercises Arranged by Township Committee
A committee from three English Sunday schools, under the Home Economic Class, plans Memorial Day events in Sterling township. A memorial service will honor local soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the past year. A parade will form at Sam Benz & Son's and march to the English cemetery with Civil War veterans at the head.
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Sterling Township
Sam Benz & Son
English Cemetery
Army
Navy
Last Man of AEF Expected Home by August
Secretary Baker announced the last American Expeditionary Forces unit would be withdrawn from France by August based on a monthly 300000 troop return. He noted the AEF is already separated from the Army of Occupation and plans to supply German forces via Antwerp and Rotterdam.
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Baker Hsa
France
United States
Baker
Army of Occupation
Germany
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Brest
Discharges Recorded From Last Report
The list shows names of individuals discharged since the previous report. Notable entries include Charles W Walton Willard McDaniel Earl E Stewart Omer F Stephenson Yollie Suddarth and many others across multiple lines. Naval Oscar Newton.
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Charles W. Walton
Willard McDaniel
Earl E. Stewart
Omer F. Stephenson
Yollie Suddarth
Ebbie A. Brown
Eddie I. Seaton
Raymond Leasor
A@dis K. Summers
Orrel M. Brown
Charles Zimmerman
Oscar McDonald
Joshua Logsdon
Mack Tucker
Bryan Cunningham
Paul E. Linthicum
Charles Cunningham
Hercel R Schulz
James R. Smith
Franklin R. Collins
Charles S. Mauck
Joseph R. Ross
George Redden
Onie T. Brown
Cecil R. Goldman
William T. Beasley
Areel A. Hooten
Garland S. Froman
Oscar Ly Roberson
Charles M. Lanham
David T. Sitlings
John E. Byrd Everett E. Mills
George B. Williams
Lloyd N. Gilliland
Leland B. Adams
Jesse M. Wilson
Harold Con
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Alton
M. A. Parr
Louisville
Joe Myers
Miss Belle
Kies Opal
Jno. Hicks
Chas. Pearson
C. A. Pearson
Jno. Watson
Nell Parr
Beech Grove
M. I. Archibald
W. A. Deuchars
Deuchars
Hannah Pleasant
W. R. Sprinkles
B. H. Williams
M. F. Pearson
R. E. Myers
A. S. Roberts
Frogtown
Belle Myers
Chas. Jones
Jane Searcy
Jas
Pleasant Ridge
East Cemetery
H. T
Capt. Willams
Willams
Irvin Allen
Jeffersonville
Woodbury
Appeteason
Mias Add Parr
Chester East Co. M. 22 Engineers A. E. F
Europe
U.S. Purcell
H. T. Carr
Lou Atwood
Virgil
Fletcher Bird
Mr. Bird
Will Hardin
Capt
Bob Riddle
Roberta, Ky
Sue Meylin
Nettie Deuchars
Mary Emily
John A
Charles William Sr
Hubert Pearson
Nova Seaton
Lonesome
William Pearson, Jr
Max Holloway
Boone Eee
Wean E 336
Leavenworth Aa Es Ee
Marengo Ee
Aee
Mickie
Kathrine
Martha
N. E. Gobbel
Richmond
J. M. Meloy
Thomas Jobe
Keckerny
H. W. Mock
Ralph Canady
Lawrenceville
Glendon Dodd
Seward Smith
C. J. Pickler
Oaklahoma City
J. F. Sones
Myrtis Byrd
Letat Austin
Eschel Davidson
J. W. Spencer
Lois’ A. Brown
Charles Stewart
Emma Adkins
Bertie Leasor
Comal Gobbel
Otto Morgan
James D. Morgan
Mabel Jones
J. F. Jones
Charles Benz
Omaha Bee
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