Train Passengers, Funerals, and Local Court Actions Set
Miss Mary Barnes travels to Indianapolis while Mrs. L R Miller visits Seda lia. Mr. Green Spotts returns from Indianapolis after his daughter's death. Dehter family attends funeral in Terre Haute as Mrs. John Wodenaras and Mrs. William Lichlater travel to join husbands. Fanice Righthouse sues Foster Righthouse for divorce in Circuit Court. Lt. Albert Watt, ex Co I, arrives with Mrs. Wyatt and visits Hanoverty before returning to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrew J. Dehter
Mayot
Terre Haute
Stes Willian FE
Dehter
John Wodenaras
William Lichlater
Dacksenvile. Bli
Delegates Named for Rivers and Harbours Convention
Mayor White announces delegates to represent Mindecono at the National Rivers and Harbours Convention to be held in Washington on February 6 7 with listed attendees including Garber Wyane and Cravens Sample Suizer Miller Scott and Iddings. Dwight Iddings of Hanover, a Jefferson County Pig Club member, completed a pig-raising project with 10 pigs averaging 25 pounds after 8 months and 14 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Mindecono
Washington
M. Co Garber
Charles A. Wyane
William L. Ha
M. R. Suizer
W. LE. Miller
E. E. Scott
Joseph A Cravens
John M. Sample
Dwight Iddings
Haniver
Jefferson County Pig Club
Death of West Madison Resident Andrew J Courtney at 67
Andrew Jackson Courtney died at his West Madison home at 10:20 this morning after a three year illness. Born in Kentucky, he would have turned 68 on February 20. He served with Co. EL Sub Kentucky Mounted Infantry at the Civil War's start, later moved to Madison and worked as a cigar maker then at Clements starch works. His wife died twelve years ago. survivors include daughter Myrtle and several other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Courtney
West Madison
Courtney
Stern Reaper
Kentucky
Co. EL Sub Kentucky Mounted Infantry
Madison
Clements Starch Works
John Clements
Indianapolis Couple Weds at Baptist Parsonage
Corporal Arlie J Wells of Saluda and Nora Robinson of Indianapolis were married at 9 o'clock last night at the Baptist parsonage. Lieut Harry E Wells, brother of the groom, and Mrs Wells attended. The groom, a Battery member, recently mustered out at Fort Benning. They will spend weeks with Wells family in Saluda before moving to Indianapolis. Many friends wish them a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ache Do Welle
Moss Nora Robinson
Indianapolis
Ress
Read McAlpin
Baptist Parsonage
Harry EF. Wells
Saluda
Corporal Wells
Mrs. B. Wells
Mrs. Wells
The
Herald
Tobacco sales show strong market with large crops
The Planters tobacco warehouse sold 101905 pounds at an average of 2 cents per pound. Mr LD P Rowlett of Trimbleco sold a fine crop at 48 to 60 cents, averaging 6 cents. Tourman Bros of Hunters Bottom moved 2465 pounds at 30 to 40 cents, averaging 4 cents. Several crops averaged over 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacco
LD. P. Rowlett
Trimbleco
Tourman Bros
Hunter's Bottom
Private Jesse Driskell Wounded in France October 24
Relatives in Madison report from Indianapolis that Private Jesse Driskell of Co. M 13Qth Infantry was wounded in action in France on October 24. He enlisted September 21 1917 and went overseas in May 1918. Driskell is a grandson of Mr and Mrs J B Gray of Indianapolis, formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Indianapolis
Jesse Driskell
France
Co. M
13Qth Infantry
Driskell
8.J. Gray
Farm Land Deals On Ryker's Ridge
Olie Adams sells 97 acre farm on Ryker's Ridge once known as the Hayden Bear place to Chris Christman and wife for 6000 with possession due March 1. Henry Rausch sells 120 acre Ryker's Ridge farm to Charles Hentz and his wife for 15500. deal brokered by George T. Mayfield. John DeVine of Markland visits Mrs Elizabeth East First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olie Adams
Ryker’s Ridge
Hayden Bear Place
Chris Christman
Henry Rausch
Charles Hentz
George T. Mayfield
Millar Jacob B. Miller Dies at 65 in Brooksburg Area
Jacob B Miller a well known and prosperous farmer near Brooksburg died this morning at 6 o clock at his home on Indian Kentucky Creek at the mouth of Wolf Run after a two week illness with pneumonia He was 65 born and raised in the same neighborhood and is survived by a widow one daughter Mrs Calvin Brown two grandchildren and two great grandchildren The death causes universal sorrow in the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob B. Miller
Indian Kentucky Creek
Wolf Run
Calvin Brown
Reminded "Yank" of Home in a Troubled Protest Memory
An oblique, fragmentary narrative recalls a clash of loyalties and a crowd at a public display. It mentions youths, veterans, and leaders in a charged scene, referencing a historic event, religious context, and national figures, all conveyed through传 fragmented memories and scattered dialogue.
Losses of Our Merchant Shipping
Record from the Bureau of Navigation shows merchant vessels lost to the enemy as of a date in the early period of the European conflict. It notes that losses exclude American military transports and certain navy wartime casualties, and that some merchant losses lack confirmed enemy action attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Navigation
Department of Commerce
Navy
War Departments
Thirty Trades Represented in U S Shipbuilding Plants
A report notes that thirty distinct trades are represented within United States shipbuilding plants reflecting diverse skilled work across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
If I Had Known in Siloam Center Merrymakers Tale
Carol Thurston defies older women in Siloam Center as Aunt Loretta and friends discuss the Merrymakers group. Edward Lindsay rescues a child and forges a connection with Carol while community plans Harvest Home events and Sunday school at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Thurston
Loretta Fox
Marianna Marks
Ladies Aid
Patriotte Sisters
Marianna
Aunt Loretti
Carel
Carol
Siloam Center
Buster Linceela
Societea
Corel
Orrette Piguire
Congress
Miriontar
Cabo
Tech Corel
Aunt Torretta
Aunt Loretta
Ladies’ Aid
Loretta
Mr. Banks
Edward Lindsay
Crystal Spring
Broker’s West Trip Temperatures Telegram
Henry Clews cites a broker who travels west for health. The doctor prescribes daily temperature telegraphs. On day one the broker reports a rise from 97 to 101. The quip ends with a pun about a temperature bully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
New York
West
Yan Learns Economy on the Front Lines
A wartime diary fragment discusses civilian hardship and rationing energy, water, and goods. Officers’ pay and morale surface amid shortages. The speaker reflects on efficiency, home routines, and hopes for better conditions after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan
Mighty Battleship Mississippi Takes Command at Naval Station
Reports say Captain Wal Moffeto assumes command aboard the USS Mississippi, a flagship of Enete Soi’s fleet. The ceremony at the Great Ladies naval base marks a strong transition for the battle ship and its crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Moffeto
Tootelant
Great Ladies Naval Bhaihage Station
Mississippi
Enete Soi
Family Reunites After Long Separation Across Borders
Miss Asther Didhisten reunites with her brothers Retert and another sibling after years apart following their mother s death in West Duluth. A state insurance official facilitated联系. letters and telexes led to discovery that both brothers live in Davidson Saskatchewan Canada. A reunion occurred in Virginia Milan with one brother meeting earlier and the other arriving later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asther Didhisten
Retert
Didhisten
West Duluth
Dehsten
Islander Starvation Threat On Shumagin Islands
Two thousand whites and 1000 natives face winter starvation on the Shumagin Islands off Alaska. Capt. Louis Knaflinch, head of Kuskokwin Fishing and Transportation, warns there is no physician within 2000 miles and no transport for food, coal oil, or gasoline. He urges a government relief ship under Red Cross direction to avert mass death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumagin Islands
Alaskan
Louis Knatlinch
Kuskokwin Fishing and Transportation Company
Seattle
Seward
Knaflinch
The
Red Cross
Incomplete Health Formula Promoted After Influenza
An old text advertises a fibrous health tonic claiming to restore strength after influenza. It lists ingredients like iron bearing compounds lecithin and other nutrients, urging two tablets after meals and at bedtime. The ad promises recovery, with money-back offers and no refunds after purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentora
Nature
Bieferen
Von
Rensan von
North Staffordshire Tommy Escapes Prison Line
A British Tommy released by the Huns from Hun prison leaves with no food and no underclothes. He trudges toward the fronter wearing wooden shoes on sockless feet in cold weather. He reflects on rapid transit as a mental escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HUN Prison
Tommy
North Staffordshire
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Adison Lleratd
Cheterald Company
Madison, Ind
Mary Barnes
L. Ro Miller
Sedalia
Ind
Green Spotts
Io-Les
Melvin Spotts
Fanice Righthouse
Foster Righthouse
Harrys Lemen
Sulzer & Bear
Mr. Ho of. Saath
Wellington
Kansas
Dad Imipehis
Mary G. Smith
Thane
Albert Watt
Co. I
B3trn Field Artillery
Fort Harrison
Indianapais
Tran
Wyatts
Hanoverty Vis
Andrew Jackson
Corporal Arlie J. Wells
Wells Indianapolis
Ae John DeVine
Markland
Mrs
Elizabeth East First
Jacob B Miller
Brooksburg
Yank
Georgia
Banderntis
Eree
Babe Paes Tauvapehied
Ptah Wen
Eofegass Pt
Ted Fey Phooey
Spain
Jecjar
Cea
Ffs
Jack
Belleville Brown
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Corot
Thurston
Doretta
Jou
Theo
Lindsay
Dean
Carel “Doamo
Barks
Lindsay Gweredd
Scott
Studi
Phasterr
Sion
Wes
Banks
Ponna Benner
Cacel
Thad Knosen
Turetta
Bull Bulletin
Allorien
Gerhart
Olheers
Mighty Battleship
Myphaed
Ivar
Humphreys’ Homeo. Medicine Company
Willhlam Street
Humphreys
William St
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