Funeral rites for Chaplin John Dreien held in city church
The obituary chronicles Chaplin John Granville Breden born July 3, 1878 in Marengo Indiana and dying January 19 1918 at Walter Reed Hospital Takoma Park DC age 39. Sixteen detailing his early schooling church life seminary studies Westfield college and military chaplain service including Port Morgan Fort Grant and his wife’s support during illness.
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Chaplin John Dreien
LLB
Chaplin John Granville Breden
Marengo
Indiana
Walter Reed Hospital
Takoma Park
District of Columbia
Odon
J. C. Mill
John Breden
United Brethreneek
White Cloud
Benebrake Theological Seminary
Dayton
Ohio
Westfield College
Westfield
Illinois
Northern Illinois Conference
Alexis
Coleta
Leaxington
Lexington
States Army
Port Morgan
Alabama
Fort Grant
Canal
Letters From The Boys Describe War News And Home Life
Walter Cox recounts experiences with the American Expeditionary Forces in France including war outlook, air power, and morale building through YMCA, baseball, and reading material. He forecasts a multi year war and mentions battles, submarines, and Allied efforts. A second letter from Aul Rowman describes post assignment in Naugatuck Connecticut, factory work testing gas masks and rubber shoes, with local geography and commute details.
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Walter Cox
Cox
France
Denar
Avis
Wwe
Lootioknstee
Ales
Berlin
Bunen
Dauneche
Auspin
Russia
Trent
Ancle
Groundhog Shadow Confirms Six More Weeks of Winter
Amid heavy weather, residents brace for six more weeks of cold as forecasts and officials clash over fuel saving efforts. The Groundhog’s clear shadow contrasts with weather bureau doubts, prompting calls for an investigating committee.
Congressman Bland Seeks Pardon Seed Distribution
Congressman Oscar B Bland plans a targeted pardon seed distribution in his district. He says the government provided seed for about one third of voters and will mail ecards to those who will use it, promising delivery to all who return filled addresses.
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Oscar B. Bland
Community Notes From EPSOM and Nearby
Residents report social visits and family gatherings in EPSOM area including Odon Plainville game attendance. Obituaries note Grandma Qosman nine four, and Mrs Ledgerwood aged ninety two with funeral in Scotland. Local families mentioned include O Brians Sears Groves Standley and Ledgewood relations.
Savor Supple Sugar Today in Coffee Cup
The article warns against over sweetening beverages as excessive sugar is wasted when undissolved sugar settles in the cup. It urges reducing sugar to one teaspoon or a standard cube per drink to satisfy most tastes and cut waste.
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Savior
Notice to Automobile Owners
Auto owners should ensure their cars have proper license tags. Vehicles without tags will face penalties as enforced by H.T. Merndon, Siarshat.
Elderly Epsom resident Margaret Gimon dies at home
Margaret Gimon aged ninety four a respected county resident died at her home in Epsom last Tuesday morning due to general debility. Born in Barr Township she spent most of her life in the county. She married Charles Oimon and they had nine children four survive. Her husband a union soldier died in 1863. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church and was beloved by all. Funeral services were held at the M church in Epsom yesterday at 10 o clock with Rev. Henry Denbo and Rev. Thompson officiating. Burial followed at the Osmon cemetery.
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Sallie Ledgewood
Scotland
Ledgerwood
Anna Woodruff
Bing
Tennessee
Martin County
Nathanial Ledgerwood
Sallie
Sotland
Margaret Gimon
Epsom
Osten
Barr Township
Charles Oimon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Denbo
Thompson
Osmon
Mrs Susan Franklin Rites Held at Home
Mrs Susan Franklin of Bogard township died at home last Tuesday aged 74 from general debility and heart trouble. Born in Lawrence county she lived there long before moving to this county. Her husband died about 40 years ago. Survived by three children. Funeral services were at the residence yesterday at 2:00 pm with Rev Koeth officiating. Burial followed at Walnut Hill.
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Susan Franklin
Bogard Township
Franklin
Lawrence County
Rev
Koeth
Walnut Hill
Carroll of Thanks for Brother Chaplin John Breden
Immediate family in Panama and relatives express gratitude for funeral support for Chaplin John Breden. Thanks go to the U B Church Leaders Class U B S S LO O F Lodge Lexington Ki and Indianapolis neighbors for floral tributes. Also thanks to the Band Boy Scouts G A R choir 1 C C F and all others who aided.
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Panama
Chaplin John Breden
U.B
LO. O. F. Lodge
Lexington Ki
Juin Walinford
Indianapolis
Boy Scouts
G.A.R
C. A
W. B. Breden
Alura phonograph plays records at $7.00
Hear the Alura phonograph plays comes with steel needles or jewel paint and a beautiful parlor instrument. Price seven dollars. Ulrich & C.
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Alura
B. Ulrich & C
Local Notes and Visits Fill Weekend Headlines
Community tidbits recount visits from Fannie Asdetl to Dork York and Aliss Freida Toone from Virgian Springs. Musings include trains late four to eight hours, births, and a Sunday play titled The Old Oaken Bucket. Names like Dewey Toone, Mrs Hayden Osborn, and Mr Chas Strance appear among neighbors and relatives.
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Tania Po
Fannie Asdetl
Dork
York
Aliss Freida Toone
Supa
Iecian Springs
Virg
Strange
Vievenrne
Dewey Toone
Windom
Hayden Osborn
Alice
Blankenship
Herman Teasley
John Maryfields
A. Westfall
Indian Springs
Grover Jackson
Burke Ketchem
Enoa Porter
Salem
Linton
Christian Church
Herschel Fhlammerfert
West Union
Eivervene
Cece
Sunday social notes from First Creek area
Mr and Mrs George Corbin and child visited Relatives Raehard and Jamison families in Scotland and near Fairlen. Neighbors and kin like Meek, Summerville, Coppell, and Poon attended a pie supper, funerals, and weekend visits across Burns City Post City and surrounding areas.
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George Corbin
Mro
Raehard
Jeck Jamison
Scotland
Jake Sursmerville
Iva Pinitt
Vhelma Pebbins
Mavie
Ruth Teenate
Offer Andis
Uris City
Jonas Meffarlen
Joseph Corr
Mike Fiall
Fairlen
Richard Meek
Deane Meek
Odea
Scattarnd
Sunda
Birs
James Coppell
Sips
Mort Dobins
Bee Ledeerwooelt
Post City
Summerville
Tean
Little Nellie Poon
Able
Mes
Kiafies Puan
Burns City
Aden Meek
Haret
Ramsey
Th. H. Meek
Marie Toon
Iva Pruitt
Thelni Pobbins
Elderly Mrs Sears Injured in Curtain Fire Accident
Mrs Rachael Sears, an elderly resident aged over 90, fell while trying to extinguish a curtain fire sparked by a lamp. She was alone when the incident occurred and sustained severe bruises. recovery is expected to be slow due to advanced age.
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Rachael Sears
J. R. Sears
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Coovino
Sidiers
Takema Park
U.S. A
Snow Mans Land
Walter Con
Nangatuck
Conn
O. K
United States Rubber Co
New Haven
Kartford
Eigntype Rales
New York
N. An
Garfield
Willie O’brian
Elmer
Terre Haute
Plainville
Vernon Sears
Kate O’brian
Trula McGuire
Nellie Pruett
Iva O’brian
Messrs
Isege Clark
Jessie Thompson
Russell Myers
Charles Standley
Roy
Luther O'brian
Vernal Thelma
Jessie Wilson
Zelina
Edith O’brian
Iva Critchlow
Alice Baker
Margaret Osman
Margie Scott
Opal Dow
O. O. Hinkle
Shiloh
al Standley
Family
Flossie Poindexter of
the Marsh
Mary Webber
Grandma Qosman
Roy O'brian
H.T. Merndon
Siarshat
Ee Ulams
Oma
First Creek
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