Hendersons attend Harry Henderson funeral in Kit tanning
Washington Township residents recount events from a funeral and social visits. James Henderson and sister Misa Nannie Henderson attend Harry Henderson's funeral at Kit tanning on Wednesday. Several neighbors and relatives including Joe Marshall and the Fricks visit homes and hospitals, with updates on health and new baby news.
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James Henderson
Misa Nannie Henderson
Harry Henderson
Kittanning
Kenneth Marshall
Stork
Joe Marshall
Atwood
James Mulberger
Indiana Hospital
Jennie Roof
Elderton
Francis Fairman
Hawthorn
John J. Henderson
Mr. Dubbstadt
Sara Orr
Morrow Anderson
I. N. Frick
Josiah Fisher
William McCausland
Salem Frick
Myron Re
Luther Peterman
Irene
Walter Harman
Milo Roof
Robert Roof
Near Elderton
Edward Boyer
J. B. Park
Frank Lohr
Local Notes From Lewisville and Area
While marketing in Jacksonville on Tuesday of last week, William Reeger lost a billfold containing $20. J. G. Berkey butchered a large hog on Friday. William Urey worked for Leonard Dixon on Saturday. J. L. Diven and W. C. Diven were Blairsville shoppers on Thursday. Miss Stewart of Indiana, teacher of the Kennedy school No. 3, is boarding in the O. W. Shields home.
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Jacksonville
William Reeger
J. G. Berkey
William Urey
Leonard Dixon
J. L. Diven
W. C. Diven
Blairsville
Miss Stewart
Indiana
Kennedy School
O. W. Shields
Thanksgiving Turkey Tale Warns of Excess and Exercise
A playful verse by Fairface Downey in the Philadelphia Record depicts a gobbler advising a turkey on aging and health. The bird jokes about diet and exercise while pondering white versus dark meat, ending with a light moral on vitality.
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Fairface Downey
Philadelphia
Good Fellowship in Thanks of Pilgrims Observed
A 17th century Thanksgiving reflects on the Pilgrim heritage and the balance between secular abundance and devotion. Governor Bradford celebrated with feasting and hunting trophies while Edward Winslow recounts three days of hospitality as Massasoit and about ninety Native guests joined the feast.
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Pilgrim Fathers
Bradford
Edward Winslow
England
Massasoit
Deuteronomy Blessings on Prosperity and Obedience
A biblical passage from Deuteronomy 28 verses 11 to 13 promises abundant prosperity and blessing. It speaks of rain, crops, cattle, and land as gifts from the Lord for obedience, placing the people above others and never in debt if they follow God's commandments.
National Thanks for Confidence in Government
A patriotic sentiment affirms faith in man and the theory of government, praising institutions to uphold equality before the law and equal opportunity. The text extols belief in God, broad fair practice, and the nation’s prosperity, promising progress toward better things and future visions.
Early gratitude days in church history
The text traces Thanksgiving observances from the eighteenth century, noting two church services and family devotions as common practice. It marks a shift from a fast day to a recognized holy day with the Protestant Episcopal church in 1789, and Catholic recognition with a Mass of Thanksgiving in 1888.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Local notes from Marion Center and Blairsville county
Community brief recounts visits births and illness among residents including Louise Miller Moore born November 20 in Indiana Hospital and Mrs Brithart recovering after surgery. Also mentions bazar fundraising, travel to California, and local visits to Dixonville hospital and Clymer relocation.
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J. C. Glasser
Blairsville
C. K. Griffith
G. L. Moore
M. & Church
Louise Miller Moore
Indiana Hospital
J. L. Brithart
Dixonville Bank
Homer City
Uniontown
Charlotte Adams
C. D. Ross
Maple Grove social notes and local visits
Maple Grove residents and neighbors mix in a week of social calls and visits. Isaac Sleppy Jay Henry and John Guernsey appear among visitors to and from towns like Pikes Peak and Isena. Local families gather for auc tions and informal hospitality with relatives in nearby communities.
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W. Hi
Isaac Sleppy
Jay Henry
Pikes Peak
John Guernsey
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