Dr. John C. Mitchell Dies After Civil War Service
Dr. John C. Mitchell died September 7 at the Fort Oglethorpe quarters of his son J P Mitchell after two years homeward. He was born March 1 1845 in Martin County near Burns City and served in the Civil War with Company Ca 49th Indiana. Survived by wife, son, daughter Mrs Louise Johnson of Grandview Washington and five grandchildren. Body laid to rest in National Cemetery at Chattooga Town following Masonic services.
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Kecksville
Ca. R
Vsere
Louise Johnson
Grandview
Washington
Ciatpooga
Masonic Fraternity
Johnson
France
Local Notes From Ragleyville and Nearby Towns
Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs T G Wadsworth and W H H Charle noted several locals away from home. Elsie Wadsworth and Hazel Crone headed to school duties. Abe Chestnut visited his father near Shioh. cane and molasses projects active at Geo Holland and James Crane. Mutual Tailoring Co announces a fall opening sale at Pickett and Co with Harold Throop on Sept 18 1918.
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Geo. Holland
James Crane
Bowman’s Exciting France Trip Recap From 1918 Letter
In a long diary style letter dated August 5 1918 Bowman describes a twelve day trip in France. He details travel from Aix les Bains to Chambery via biking climbs into the Alps with a French mountain boy guide, views of Bourget lake, the Italian Alps on the horizon, and a dangerous descent where he narrowly avoided a fall.
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France
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Rhone
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Aix
Bourget
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Chambery
Pate
Hotel de Princess
Corporal Johnson Gay Pal
School Opens Amid Busy Start for Young Students
Monday saw full attendance as children began a new school year and prepared for courses and books. The piece urges young men to register to vote this fall, warning many have not yet signed up and stressing it as a patriotic duty.
Local social notes from Jasonville and nearby towns
Kilgore Dollie and Flossie Kittle visited Jasonville friends from Saturday to Tuesday. Riggins family members from Lodge Illinois Plainville and Terre Haute stopped by to visit relatives. Earl Roach welcomed a son on the fourth. Several families shared Sunday or weekend visits and one trip to Indianapolis.
Surprise party honors John Byrer before Camp Taylor training
Mr and Mrs Frank Byrer hosted a surprise gathering last Wednesday for their son John who leaves Friday for training at Camp Taylor. Attendees included MR Ira Byrer Dan Hatfield and several Faiths Chestnuts and Roaches. Refreshments were served and guests wished John luck.
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John
Camp Taylor
Mrir
Thomas Faith
John Rienbark
Thelma
Elva Harper
Sarah Chestnut
Ruby
Audra Faith
Jessie Roach
Ira Byrer
Dan Hatfield
Blumer
Alvie Reynolds
Elza Roach
Scout Notes Call for School First in Winter
School term starts and scouts are urged to keep duties balanced with studies. Scout Master pledges cooperation with schools to correct habits and remove hindrances. Biweekly meetings and regular practice planned, with no sport time for lagging students. Calls for local business restraint on selling cigarettes to boys. Local social notes conclude with visits and a line of school supplies.
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Aman
Quiet Sunday Shows Sparse Traffic Across City
Last Sunday the city experienced an unusually quiet day with only three or four autos on the streets. Drivers offered various reasons for being out, but most admitted awareness of gasoline rationing rules after two weeks of notice. Gasoline-less Sundays create a true Sunday appearance and yield substantial savings, though a few will still attempt to evade the order.
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Leiter
New Fall and Winter Invitation Notice
An invitation notices readers of a new fall and winter event or collection. The fragment suggests an upcoming display or announcement inviting attendance or participation.
Registration Drive Shows Strong Citizen Turnout
The report notes many eligible Wale citizens aged 18 to 6 registered yesterday with the local board handling the rush. Some absentees had proxies or sent representatives to complete the process while the Rexall Store advertises Columbia Dry Cell Batteries for sale.
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Columbia
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Rexall
Couple United in Marriage at Methodist Parsonage
Roy E. Obrian and Miss Nells M. Pruett, longtime community couple, wed at the Methodist parsonage in Pisinville on Saturday Sept. 7. Rev. Thompson officiated with Edith and Montsell Thompson as witnesses. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruett of Ensom, worked in her father’s store. she wore blue messaline with matching hat. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Obrian of Ensom, is a farmer. They left Saturday evening for Terre Haute and will reside in Epsom.
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Roy E. O'brian
Nells M. Pruett
Pisinville
Rev. Thompson
Edith
Montsell
J.T Pruett
Ensom
J.C. Obrian
Sdturda
Terre Haute
O’briar
Epsom
Buying Bonds Shortens War and Secures Public Debt
An editorial proclaimsFourth Liberty Loan opening September 28 urging citizens to invest, noting government guarantees and unwavering debt repayment. It argues bonds back by soil and national wealth offer strong security and honor, citing McAdoo on 4th loan interest and the nation’s history of repudiation avoidance.
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McAdoo
Financia
Jnnerview
United States
Closing Out Sale Notice From Payne and Slaven
Persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Payne and Slaven are urged to call and settle at once as they are having a closing out sale.
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Firm of
Payne and Slaven Are
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