Prized Old Rifle Linked to Fegril Family Battles Across Centuries
The story traces a Kentucky Greenbrier region rifle used by John Ferril and family from colonial times through Indian wars in Kentucky and Missouri, into the Civil War era when authorities seized it but spared it after a plea. It later passed to Jesse Ferril, Miami founder, then to John Ferril of Baline County lineage.
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John Fegril
Kentucky
Hearthstone
Greenbrier
Tacob Baughman
Margaret Ferril
Alleghany Mountains
Crab Orchard
Capt Baughman
John Ferris
Margaret Perrih
John Ferri W
Jacob Tatghman
Henry
Baughman-Werril
John Ferril
Boone Lick
Missouri
Howard County
Fort Cooper
Kansas
Prairies
Kansas City
Ongas
Jesse Perril
Henry Ferril
Miami
Jesse Ferril
Joli Ferril
Baline
Doniphan
Joly Ferril
Ixeter
Cal
Old Worker Hides Age for Mill Job with Dye
A Greencastle mill avoids older workers but one applicant dyed his gray hair and whiskers jet black to gain employment. He worked eight hours daily and impressed foremen with his performance, despite the white hair returning, prompting praise for his disguise. The tale underscores age-based hiring rules.
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Greencastle
Ile
Indianapolis
Literary Note on Longfellow and Mxgel sior
Fragmentary note describes Henry Wadsworth Longfellow writing a poem titled Mxgel sior and musing on selling rights. It mentions delaying a decision to wait for a potential high price and sending a manuscript to publishers. References to pens, ink, and a question about a manuscript’s future value appear in the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
News of County Towns
Vernice Campbell of Shelocta visits Blyerda and Mona bel Colbitt for a week. Mrs. Rebecca Morrow visits near Dayton. Twila Hamil of Hamil visits Tertuele and aunt. Bruce Loughry and family noted. Laura Weaver stays with Crea Ladle family as their child recovers. K A Dunlap and family move to Zimmerman property on Main Street from Butler coal works. Ita Hollowell to relocate to California Pa after selling personal property. Vernin Douds and others repaint and improve homes. Chas Hamilton of Davis entertained at Joseph and wife Wilson home. Thelma Dee McQuown of Covode visiting relatives. Rev. Daniels of Pittsburgh preaches at local Presbyterian church. serves Sagamore and Atwood. May Davis of Smickburg visiting William and aut Shaun for a week. Presbyterian basement pie social Thursday evening. Kimma Kirkpatrick visits with parents. Father seriously ill for months. W J Wilson and children visit father. week in W W Coulter home at West Lebanon. Mrs. W W Cribbs and daughter visit Alex Hart home near Jacksonville. Mrs. Marion Harrell and baby Eugene return to Punxsutawney. Miss Alma and Tillie McPhilimy, Mario Jukehart, Josephine Coleman, Grace Bergman and Harry Jaferty attend Shelocta summer school.
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Vernice Campbell
Shelocta
Blyerda
Monabel Colbitt
Rebecca Morrow
McQuilken
Dayton
Sabbath
Twila Hamil
Hamil
Tertuele
Bruce Loughry
Laura Weaver
Crea Ladle
K. A. Dunlap
Zimmerman
Main Street
Mr. Dunlap
Butler Coal Works
Ita Hollowell
California
Vernin Douds
Chas
Hamilton
Davis
Joseph Wilson
Thelma Dee McQuown
Covode
Rev. Daniels
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Church
Sagamore
Atwood
May Davis
Smickaburg
William Shaun
Kimma Kirkpatrick
Joseph Kirkpatrick
W. J. Wilson
McKee Wilson
W. W. Coulter
West Lebanon
W. W. Cribbs
Alex Hart
Jacksonville
Marion Harrell
Eugene
S. M. Cunningham
Punxsutawney
Local residents visit and travel notices recap
H H. M. Lowman spent last week at Tarentum. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Linsenbigler, of Vandergrift, spent the weekend with friends here. S. Su. Stitt of Blatraville called on friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Donahey and their son Jay visited Mr. Donahey's parents. Rev. C. R. Culbertson attended the annual commencement at a Pittsburg seminary. Miss Martha J. Kier visits sister Mrs. H. H. Watt in Indiana. Mrs. H. M. Lowman and her little sons are noted.
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H H. M. Lowman
Tarentum
Paul Linsenbigler
Vandergrift
S. Su. Stitt
Blatraville
Ralph Donahey
Jay
Martha J. Kier
H. H. Watt
Indiana
H. M. Lowman
Pleasant Valley Social Notes Runaway Visits and Moves
Dwight Derringer and Mildred Shank of Lovejoy called on Miss Shank's brother Paul on Sunday. Anna Butterbaugh visited her sister Mrs Blair Wissinger of Cherry Tree. Mr and Mrs Walter Meeking and three children visited Mr Meekins and Mrs Wm Meekins of Coolmort. Alec Stark of Munsing moved his family here to work for Clearfield Bituminous Coal. Eva Lydia of Cookport visited her brother A W Lydia while Mrs Harry Henry and son Ralph visited Bert and Mrs Lockard of Lovejoy last week.
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Dwight Derringer
Mildred Shank
Lovejoy
Miss Shank
Paul
Anna Butterbaugh
Blair Wissinger
Cherry Tres
Walter Meeking
Meekins
Wm. Meekins
Coolmort
Alec Stark
Munsing
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Eva Lydia
Cookport
A. W. Lydia
Harry Henry
Ralph
Bert Lockard
Heilwood and Area Attendances and Visits Highlight Week
Local residents and visitors are noted across Heilwood and nearby towns. Rev and Mrs R Sterling returned from Chicago. Miss Annie Webner, Miss Alma Edwards, Miss Dora James, and others were mentioned with travels and visits. church services scheduled Sunday. high school beat Stafford 7 to 2. summer school opening in Mechanicsburg. various social visits and delegate elections reported.
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Heilwood
I. F. Wilson
Clymer
Dorothy Duncan
Presbyterian Church
Heilwood High School
Stafford High School
R. O. Lytle
Mechanicsburg
Laura Moot Joins Indiana Normal After Delancey School Service
Laura Moot, formerly a teacher at Delancey School in Jefferson County, has enrolled at Indiana Normal to pursue further qualifications. Her move highlights career advancement in education.
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Laura Moot
Delancey School
Jefferson County
Indiana Normal
Local notices from Punxsutawney and Marchand
M Shields and wife were Punxsutawney callers. On Monday Ruth Simpson visits her grandparents at Hamill. C A Rippert and family were guests of Mrs Elizabeth Pollock of Marchand on Thursday. Services will be held at the Zion Church Sunday evening May 25.
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M. Shields
Ruth Simpson
Hamill
C. A. Rippert
Wiizabeth Pollock
Marchand
Zion
Beaverdale Bank Building Contract Awarded
Local contractor Napp & Bee won the contract to erect the First National bank building at Beaverdale. H A Reichmiller, a local bricklayer, left for Beaver dale to take employment. Rev R F Sterling plans return May 18 for services in the club house. J J Williams made a business trip to Heilwood. Mrs J Hammond of Marion Center visited here. Muriel prelth and family in Alverda. Sara Williams returns from Hellwood. Commencement exercises attended by locals in Hellwood Friday.
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G J. Prelth
Muriel
Clymet Vialte Ors
John Hammond
Marion Center
J. J. Williams
Heilwood
Napp & Bee
First National Bank
Beaverdale
H. A. Reichmiller
R. F. Sterling
I. EB. Napp
Leroy Bee
H. A. Reithmiller
Wbensburg
Sara Williams
Hellwood
Penn Run Summer Normal Opens May 12
Prospective teachers and others will find a good training school at the Penn Run Summer Normal which opens May 12. 19-41p
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Penn Run
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BIG Sample Sale
Elise
Tricotine
Poplin
Gabardine
Capes and Dolmans
Delhi
PENNA
Plumville
Alma
Tillie McPhilimy
Mario Jukehart
Josephine Coleman
Grace Bergman
Harry Jaferty
Clarksburg
Pleasant Valley
Paul Hosack
Ford City
Ernest Davis
Ernest
James Rosborough
Mary Huey
Smithport
Wendell Rodkey
Youngstown
Wingert
Orvie Hosack
Wesley Peffer
Butler
John
Alverda
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