Bandits Killed Navy Hero Disseler in Dominican Republic
Parents of William Jennings Disseler, a hospital apprentice in the U S Navy, received a letter from comrades stating he died in battle near San Pedro de Macoris, San Domingo, contradicting an earlier telegram that claimed accidental shooting. The letter from fellow sailors honors his bravery and details hardship against bandits in the Dominican Republic.
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F. A. Disseler
Oak Street
William Jennings Disseler
United States Navy
San Pedro de Macoris
San Domingo
War Department
Argonne
Field Hospital
D. R
Quincy
Ilinois
William
France
Europe
Dominican Republic
Duker's Store Force Enjoy Fine Picnic In South Park
Employees of W T Duker’s store with their spouses and children totaling 175 attended a Monday evening picnic in South Park hosted by Mr Duker. Special cars ferried attendees after 6 pm for a supper of baked beans potato salad chicken and ham sandwiches and coffee. Remarks gifts and a photo were part of the event plus baseball a Victrola show and dancing with ice cream and cookies served. Capt Marks Alexander fresh from France spoke on overseas land experiences and several hosts gave short talks thanking the Dukers for the good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Duker
Mr. Fickelberger
Charles Hoar
Phil Appel
Mrs. Duker
Open Your Eyes Mov ing Picture Shown for Guests
The federal public health department film Open Your Eyes will be shown privately at the Star theater this morning at 10 30 oclock. An earlier showing Monday caused confusion among invitees and a second private screening is scheduled. Ray McIntire, a former motor transport corps member, has returned from military service after attending Rahe Auto School in Kansas City and serving at Camp Taylor Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Public Health
Star Theater
Ray McIntire
Motor Transport Corps
Army
Rahe Auto School
Kansas City
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Coming Events Cast Their Shadows
The fragment discusses preparations for a crisis and foreign advice on mothers risks, referencing Bradfield Regulator Company and a method book, with mentions of motherhood and protective measures. The text is fragmentary, but hints at guidance for expectant mothers and a looming event described as a crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cildboy
Atrain
Stevie Paing
Icaa
Bradfield Regulator Company
Dept. M
Bull Idin
Georgia
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
An old style advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment for instant relief from backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims gentle rubbing provides painless relief from soreness stiffness and lameness and suggests a small trial bottle from your druggist will deliver lasting comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacoba
St. Jacobs
Cruggist
Ady
Training Youth To Work In The Church At District C E Meet
Miss Laura Belle Stephens of Chicago and Rev. I W Bingaman urged training youth for church work at the District Christian Endeavor gathering in the Presbyterian church. They emphasized youth led teaching, community service, and church takeover of social centers, with plans for a large convention in Adams, Brown, and Pike counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Laura Belle Stephens
Chicago
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
Co. BE. Society
Miss Stephens
Mr. Bingaman
Quincy
Stephens
Christian Endeavor Society
Tribe Of Ben Hur Buys Wallace Home
The Tribe Of Ben Hur and admirers of Lew Wallace learn the Crawfordsville Indiana home of the author and soldier has been saved from sale. The society founded on the Tale of Christ acted to keep the estate intact as it faced subdivision for town lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Lew Wallace
Wallace
Crawfordsville
Indiana
General Wallace
Memorial Purchase for D W Gerard Inked by Committee
A committee secured permission to buy the property for 20 000, intending it to become a memorial to D W Gerard founder of the Tribe of Ben Hur and a close friend and comrade of Gen. Wallace in the army. The note reflects a lasting tribute to a notable figure and his connections.
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Tive
D. W. Gerard
Tribe of
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WM. J. Disseler
Learr
Quincy Boy
W. Lawrence Parker
Adelbert W. Peck
U.S. N
John M. White
Clyde Brickee
Fletcher
RES
Rereeet Eeee Rennsas
Chas. H. Fletcher
Lloyd Baby
Torrington
Nish
Quincy Railway Company
Duker’s Store
South Park
C. E
Red Cross
Missionary Society
Aid Society
Slaugh
Church
Christ
Ams
Brown
Pike
Lola Smith
Clayton
Theressa Parsons
Harry Githens
C. E. Sccieties
Wallace Home
Bruans
Lear
Daylight Factory
Ng Suitto
Samuels
Hampshire
Moline Universal Tractors
YPM Tra Wa
Bethlehem
ERSAL
Morine Tractors
Spring Street Motor CO
Spring ST
Court House
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