Will of Mrs. Shay probate and bank robbery tale
Probate of the late Mrs. Shay in the county court on Monday, codicil and bequests to heirs including Mary Whitcomb and others. Separate note reports a Williamsfield bank robbery and recovery of a package with currency, bank papers, and a watch found on the Callan farm amid an explosion. Several influenza deaths within a Bradford area family are also described, with community support noted.
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Li. Shay
Jacob Strawn
Robt
Yeiverds
Andrew
Hancock
Mary
Whitcomb Andiaig
Pee H. Shaw
Cole
Bessie Miles
Shaw
Whitcomb
Sestead
Frederick
Miles
Horace Miles
Florence Watch
Bessie McCartney
Lenny
Mary Whitcomb
Mer
Laura
Williamsfield Bank
Cullan
Williamsfield
Ared
Knox County
Tha
Callan Farm
e.Williamsfield Bank
Tobbers
Soldier Ralph Bacon Writes From Front In World War I
The letter dated August 25 describes nine days on the front with ten battles and heavy fighting. Bacon recalls harsh conditions, hunger, sleepless nights in rain, and a hospital stay while awaiting return to his unit. He notes German troops' retreat and reports the war’s toll, including near misses and a shelling incident. He asks for money, tobacco, and news from home, and mentions receiving letters from Sue and Elsie as well as an insurance policy. He signs as Ralph C. Bacon, Co. C, 363 Inf., A P O 776 via New York.
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Ralph’ Bacon
Dead Man’s Hill
Sherman
Sue
Elsie
Ralph C. Bacon
Co. C
P. O
New York
Regulations for influenza control issued by public health
The Department of Public Health announces rigid rules for influenza control effective Sept 28 1918. It designates influenza as contagious and requires rapid reporting within 24 hours to local authorities, isolation of patients, disinfection, restricted visits, and penalties up to 200 dollars or imprisonment for noncompliance.
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Sobsi . Ch
Department of Public Health
Department of Public “Health
Department of
Istate Department of Public Health
C. St. Clair Drake
J. A. Swemn
Local Board of Health
T. C. Waterous
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Gains World Wide Reputation
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy highlighting its worldwide reputation and immense sales after a modest start. The copy shifts to reflect postwar interest as soldiers return and face social changes in marriage prospects.
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Chamberlain
Liberty Bonds Advice for Soldiers and Citizens
The quartermaster department offers guidance on handling Liberty Bonds. Prescribe keeping bond names for loss prevention, cash coupons every six months, avoid early coupon cutting, and note that bonds can be used as security for loans. Government pays interest quarterly. selling affects earned interest. Buy more when spare cash arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S-Department
Wilson praised as moral leader in wartime praise lines
The piece lauds Woodrow Wilson for shaping Allied aims and guiding the U S through World War I arguing history will honor his vision and restraint amid autocratic power. It notes national unity and devotion to ideals while contrasting opinions about his actions. The item also reports injuries from celebratory gunfire injuring Otto Guede and others with minor wounds.
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New York ‘Times
Woodrow
Wilson
Germany
United States
Executor's Notice in Estate of Josepha Nagel
The executor of the estate of Josepha Nagel, Marshall County Illinois, will appear at the Marshall County Court in Lacon on the first Monday of January 1919 to present claims and adjust debts. All creditors must present claims. debtors should pay promptly. Dated November 11 1918. JOSEPH N. KRENZ Executor. Fred W. Potter Attorney. An Pea Py . . G. B. Fenwick Funeral Director. Advt. 12-27 tf
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Josepha Nagel
Marshall
Lof Tmnois
Marshall County
Lacon
Lnre
Joseph N. Krenz
G. B. Fenwick
Old 1867 Structure Damaged by Recurrent Fires
A historic building, erected in 1867, was set on fire on Tuesday after two earlier blazes Monday that were quickly extinguished. The old structure sustained damage from the fires and authorities are investigating the incident.
Worida's Literary Club Votes on Gifts and Quarantine Bill
The Worida's Literary Club of We noma met at Mrs. Margaret Burgess home and voted to send $20 to the Chicago Tribune Christmas fund for soldiers in France and to subscribe $25 to the war work campaign. The old case about quarantine bills in Fulton County was discussed in relation to who pays during such periods. Miss Frances Sorrell resigned from Barnes Magoon Black to move to Indianapolis.
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Worida’s
Wenona
Margaret.Burgesss
Chicago Tribune
France
Ade Tey Yat
Cuba
Fulton County
Frances Sorrell
Barnes, Magoon &Black
Indianapolis
Ind
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Francis Applen
Mary “Etta
Belle
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Lewisuéa Uinstitution
Francis Marion Wells
Greene County
Plano
Iowa
Benjamin L
Sophia Coon
Acceased
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Bureau County
Ill
Christina Anderson
Levi Anderson
Green County
Livingston County
Henry C
Dana Santee
Green City
Emma Ferren
William
Appanoose County
Lydia A. Hinegardner
Sullivan County
Ora B
Daniel R
Mys
Christian Church
Jackson Lodge
No. 42
Philadelphia
Scott
Géon
Ea Ourable
Otto Guede
Henry Fisher
Guede
Walter Broaddust
Stephen King
Demfocrate
Swift_& Company
Swift & Company
Henry
A. J. Monmonger
M. Arnold
Procery
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Gregory
JOD Sievers Grocery
M.-L. Coan
John J. Hartley
Barry & CO
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