Capt. Robert Nelson Praised in General Orders 88
General Orders No. 88 commends Capt. Robert Nelson Aide de Camp to the Second Division Commander for meritorious services at St Mihiel Blanc Mont Ridge and the Meuse Argonne. His efforts contributed to the division’s efficiency discipline and morale. He is the son of Mr and Mrs EB Y Nelson of this city.
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Robert Nelson
EB. Y. Nelson
St. Mihiel
Blanc
Mont Ridge
Meuse-Argonne
Mr Prewitt Injured In Hay Field Accident
Henry Prewitt of near Spencer was cutting hay when a mower caused a severe cut to his left leg. Initially feared amputation, doctors now believe the leg may be saved and reports from his bedside say he is doing nicely.
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Henry Prewitt
Spencer
Ms Field
Ahe
Government allotment adds three ton truck to Montgomery County
The U S Government has allotted 167 more trucks to the state and officials report a three ton Pierce Arrow truck assigned to Montgomery County. This increases the county's fleet to three trucks donated by the Government.
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U. S
Montgomery County
Forbes Colt Winner In Toledo Grand Circuit Trot
Britton Forbes son of J Malcolm Forbes won the 2:17 trot at the Toledo Grand Circuit meeting on Monday trotting the three heats in 2 07 14, 2 00, and 2 08. The colt is owned by Jas R Magowan of Elmwood.
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Britton Forbes
J. Malcolm Forbes
Toledo
Jas. R. Magowan
Elmwood
Covey Daughter Engaged to Quisenberry in County
Engagement announced for Miss Martha Ora Covey of New York daughter of Dr and Mrs Abram Covey to Donald B Quisenberry of this county. No wedding date has been set.
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Martha Ora Covey
New York
Abram Covey
Donald B. Quisenberry
Ben Robertson Jr Dies in New York Relative of Local Turner Family
Ben Robertson Jr of New York died at his home a few days ago. He was the son of the late Major Joe L Robertson and was well known locally as a relative of the Turner family. The item recalls a former editor who published the Ten Commandments and notes subscribers quit the paper. Old John Ruddy of Panther Creek worries over the fate of orphaned jugs.
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Ben Robertson, Jr
New York
Turner
Joe L. Robertson
John Ruddy
Panther Creek
Farmer’s Profit Eloquence Reveals Cost of Crops
A cross roads oracle remarks that if a farmer fully understood the expense of producing his crops he would become prosperous sooner. The quip highlights hidden costs and economic awareness guiding agricultural wealth.
Hines Returns Home After 27 Years in Oklahoma
Jesse Hines 44 and his family left Kansas for Cherokee lands, acquiring 160 acres then a half section. After 11 years his land sold for 9000 dollars and he moved to Cherokee Oklahoma, where he resides with four children. His wife died 15 years ago and one child has passed. He visits kinsman Milton Pace and enjoys reunion with old acquaintances.
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Jesse Hines
Kansas
Mr. Hines
Hines
Kindergarten Carpentry Plays At Home And In School
A four year old asks to play carpenter with mother guiding woodwork and songs. The activity inspires daily pretend shop hours, noon meals, and family participation while imagination grows as the children imitate blacksmith and other trades, with Father and Sister joining in. The note ends with a grammarian question about how a wedding occurs.
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Robt. Nelson
Forbes Colt
Ben Robertson
Biggerton Eee
Kentucky Burley
Cross Roads Oracle
Hawaiian
Lewis James
Acme Ma
Alabama
Billy Murray
Arthur Fields
H. H. Pieper
Lexington
Robert
Mother
Emilee Poulsson
Bs Seca
McDonald
Brothers
MT. Sterling, KY
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