Mrs. Wm. McKinney Dies at Home Southwest of City
Mrs. Wm. McKinney died last Saturday at her home after a illness. Lucy Limbroke McKinney born February 1870 was nearly 49. She married Wm. McKinney in 1892 and had five children three living Walter J. Scotland Dallas Tacoma Park D C and Melvin J. at home plus a stepson and stepdaughter. Survived by mother, stepfather, a brother, a sister and a stepsister. A Presbyterian since eighteen, she was active in faith. Funeral held at Liberty church with Rev. Ernest Roberts and Rev. Milton Herron. Burial in Liberty cemetery.
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Wm. McKinney
Lucy Limbroke McKinney
Walter J
Scotland
Dallas
Tacoma Park D. C
Melvin J
Presbyterian Church
Liberty Church
Ernest Roberts
Milton Herron
Sale Dates For Col John Weaver Through February
Sale dates listed for Col John Weaver through February with names and towns including Ora Richardson Scotland February 22 Al Brown Bee-Hunter February 24 Fred Crone Eaglesville February 25 Jas Cleveland Pleasantville February 26 Henry Edwards Martinsville February 27 Hickey and Hackler Plain February 28
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Ora Richarson
Scotland
al Brown
Bee-Hunter
Fred Crone
Eaglesville
Jas
Cleveland
Pleasant
Inquest Totals For 1918 Reported By City Coroner
Coroner Huette Poindexter forwarded the 1918 annual report to the state bureau of statistics. He held sixteen inquests that year: ten for natural causes, one for suicide, two for accidental drownings, two for other accidents, and none for homicide. One death was caused by a steam railway incident.
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Huette Poindexter
State Bureau of Statistics
Flu Epidemic Strikes Raglesville Area Names Affected
An outbreak of flu hits Raglesville with multiple families listed as affected including J A O Connor T W Faith E E Stuffle H E Sims Mrs Flora Flinn Sam B Riggins E C Dyal J A Sims Clarence Sims and others A W Dyal suffers lingering aftereffects of illness A three year old Lamb child dislocates elbow attended by Dr T A Hays Wadsworths and Mollie Clark visit A W Dyal's Sunday ROOR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. O'connor
Thos. W. Faith
E. E. Stuffle
H. E. Sims
Flora Flinn Sam B. Riggins
E. C. Dyal
J. A Sims
Clarence Sims
Joseph Lamb
Here
T. A. Hays
Burns City
Education and the draft drive call for stricter school laws
The article argues that over 700000 draft registrants lacked literacy, needing basic schooling before fighting. It urges enforcement of compulsory education, notes attendance officers filing charges, and praises school dinner hospitality. It contrasts teacher pay, societal value of teaching, and quotes educator opinions on lesson assignment and preparation.
Happenings About Town In Dana And Nearby
Mrs. Nancy Conrad of Dana visits relatives while Rexall Store offers stock and poultry remedies. Mrs. H J Dobson of Bedford visits her mother Mrs R D Stotts. Vicki Vapo Rub also sold at Rexall. J W Settle of Washington visits. Mrs L E Cummings and Mrs Ed Keck spend time at Terre Haute. Attend the basketball game Saturday night and boost your home town. For sale complete motion picture theatre outfit from Powers Machine with chairs and equipment. call Jno Ben Stotts.
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Jno
Ben Stotts
Local Scouts Meet Bedford In Biggest Game Of Season
The local Boy Scouts face Bedford this Saturday night in what is billed as the season's hottest contest. Bedford relies on swift players while the home team uses new substitutes. Admission is 20 cents for all.
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Bedford
Letters From The Boys Cite Bravery And War Reflections
Cpl Louis Gray of the 60th Infantry cited for bravery in action near Bois de Renoiville. He rescued and organized litter bearers, protected field trains, and improved a safe road under shellfire. The correspondence includes multiple soldiers recounting service in France, camp life at Brest, guard duties, and hopes for peace.
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Cpl
Louis Gray
Bois-De Renoiville
Gray
60Th
Castner
How To Cut Your Smoking Bill
A compact guide advises choosing a four to five inch cigar and slicing it in halves for two dinners or suppers. It suggests using a Robert Burns or a Little Bobby, published by M. B. Ulrich & Co on the corner.
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Robert Burns
Bobby
M. B. Ulrich & Co
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John Weaver
Ville
Henry Edwards
Martinsville
Hickey & Hackler
Plainville
Poindexter
Raglesville
A. W. Dyal
Mollie Clark
Blankenship
T. G. Wadsworth
Mrs. Wadsworth
W. A. Ark
Mollie
M. O. Pate
Jas. E. Gilley
County
Sup't
Harrison Two
Indiana
Charley Chaplin
Senate
Coltrove
White
Colgrove
Nancy Conrad
Dana
Rexall
H. J. Dobson
R. D. Stotts
Vicki Vapo
J. W. Settle
Washington
L. E. Cummings
Ed Keck
Terre Haute
Ruth Correll
Martha Crooke
Cleta
Naomi Laughlin
Indianapolis
Raymond Sullenger
Chas. Edward
Oaktown
Ceo. Critchlow
LeMans
France
Paris Taylor
Liberty
Rock of Gibraltar
Lincoln
Sgt
Ralph Greene
U. S. Engineers
A. Elf. A. P.O
States
New York Harbor
Brest
Gievres
Romorantia
Valencary
Chebris
Romorantin
Joan of Arc
Belgium
Sid Bowman
Bob
Eunice
USA
USMC
Weslyn
Scout Hall
Nok Owen
First Christian Church
Odon
Geo. T. Smith
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