Last Surviving Blackjack Battle Hero Frank Varnum Dies
Frank B. Varnum of Vinland, one of the last three survivors of the Blackjack battle and a Coal Creek company recruit, died in California. He fought with Ninth Kansas during the Civil War, later settled near Vinland, married Martha A. Pearson, and was a charter Vinland Grange member.
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Kansas Regiment
G.A. R
Frank B. Varnum
Lawrence
California
Black Jack
Kansas
John Brown
Old Coal Creek Company
Henry Clay Pate
Tok
Frank Varnum
Coal Creek Company
Varnum
Ninth
Kansas Volunteer Regiment
Quantrell
Little Rock Ark
Arkansas
Martha A. Pearson
Vinland
Vinland Granger
Vinland’ Grange
Victories Mark Brown Troops at Black Jack and Franklin
Story recalls John Brown’s units defeating Missouri and South Carolina forces at Black Jack, then routing raiders by using hay wagons to burn out a block house at Franklin. The piece mentions a veteran’s death, an 81 year old man from Bluehill Maine, and a Vinland funeral with G A R honors. He leaves five children and two grandsons serving or having served in war. Burial at Vinland cemetery follows Methodist church funeral.
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Black Jack
Franklin
Fort Titus
Hickory Point
John Brown
Missouri
South Carolina
Pate
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Brown
Lawrence
California
Lancaster
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Fr. L. Varnum
E. Varnum
Hattie Chapman
Roland Lapham
FE. F. Allen
Eudora
Clifton
Allen
France
Charles Peer
Bluehill
Maine
Methodist Church of
Vinlan
Vinland Cemetery
Oak Ridge White Wood aint Mrs. Dinkley 41 the Rrepe goat ee
Community notices reflect a string of social visits and gatherings around Oak Ridge and Pleasant Oak. The column lists local residents visiting relatives, hosting programs, and attending basketball games, with names such as Silata Olive, Mrs. Henry Seiwild, and the Breithaupts appearing repeatedly, alongside mentions of games at Pleasant Oak and Brookmiller events.
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Dinkley
Masid
Baldwin Student Band Holds Eight Week Bible Study Class
A Tuesday evening study session led by Prof. P. V-1 Roberts meets in the church basement from 7 until 9 to discuss The gospel of a working world by Harry F. Ward. Eight weekly sessions welcome all students whether in the volunteer band or not. Founders day at the college featured a portrait unveiling of Bishop Baker funded by the Spears family of Boston. A rededication of Sunday as Everybody at Church is planned.
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Harry F. Ward
P. V-1 Roberts
Bishop Baker
Spears
Boston
Inconsistent Advice Warns Against Influenza
A fragmented OCR snippet advocates avoiding influenza through regular hours and fresh air, urging prompt action and self care. It presents archaic, unclear guidance and lacks concrete details or actionable steps beyond general preventive notions.
Funeral attendance noted for local residents in Clearfield
Readable fragments indicate a funeral service attended by Fred Teeny and Mrs Johnnie Beers with Tapas, Satie Yhaupt, and others. The garbled text mentions Vreiliaupt, Marti, and VeVi as part of the attendance, reflecting a small community gathering reported in the local paper.
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Loti
Fred
Mire
Marti Vreiliaupt
Myo
Johnnie Beers
Tapas
Satie Yhaupt
The Cooker Promises Better Oats Flavor and Digestibility
An advertisement touts Quaker Oats and Mother's Oats as premium grains and urges cooking methods to preserve flavor and digestion. It promotes a special Cooker offer, claiming savings on cereal by sending a sales slip and paying a dollar.
Your Last Chance to Get It Spot Cash Grocery St Mass St
A short notice item announces a closing sale at Spot Cash Grocery on St Mass Street. Shoppers are warned this is their final opportunity to buy goods at the advertised cash discount prices. The notice emphasizes quick action and limited time availability.
Adler i ka Again cures bowel trouble claim
An undated testimonial from Mrs. Anna Way of Btateshory Missouri claims Adler-i-ka expels gas and stops distress instantly. The brief note mentions curing bowel trouble and preventing castor, glycerine related issues, presented in a historical ad-like fragment.
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