Sham battle on the river levee inspires vivid Union recalls
The narrative recounts a mock Confederate sounding ruse built from scraps to test Union defenses, its stark makeshift craft, the river battle scenes near Vicksburg, and the impact on Grant’s army. It also notes Emancipation Proclamation reactions and a vivid anecdote from James Riner about expeditions and plans.
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Pemberton
Loys
James
Grierson
LaGrange
Tenn
Baton Rogue
Lincoln
Vicksburg
McCleland
Millkens Bend
New Carthage
Enauties
James Plantation
New
Carthage
Mississippi
Grand Gulf
Grant
Farewell gathering at M. E. church for Rev Thomas
Members of the M. E. church led by Hattie Ferrell filled the house for a farewell to Rev and Mrs Thomas. Refreshments of popcorn and candy were served. A surprise visit at Marion Houser’s home brought relatives with a generous dinner and several Houser family members attended. The pastor will preach on a subject related to the Exorhartabions. Christian Endeavor cancels due to the baccalaureate service. Mrs J J Schwartz is seriously ill.
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Hala
Homer
Berry
Mabel McFadden
Emery
Gillispie
Leslie Hathaway
Waugh Patten
Emery Gillespie
Mable McFadden
M. E. Church
Hattie Ferrell
Marion Houser
Houser
Mollie
Indianapolis
Roy Harness
Kokomo
Hilbert Cosmano
Mary Houser
Roy Houser
Ray. Hauer
Paul
Roanoke Stores and Services Spotlighted in Community Notice
The Roanoke area praises Richards & Sons for a complete modern grocery store and service. The Roanoke Telephone Company under Mrs McCasebere is lauded for superior service. The notice also commends Wasmuth & Sons Co for coal lumber hardware and honest dealing, and highlights Purvis Drug Store as a community credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Wasmuth& Sons’ Co
Purvis Drug Store
Thia
Gratification and Savings Highlight Roanoke Bank
A historical notice extols the First National Bank of Roanoke as a dependable savings source. It emphasizes the bank as a sound institution offering secure funds and notes its early opening and burglar resistant features.
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Hereiat
Roanoke High to Hold Commencement Exercises
Roanoke High School will hold commencement at an U B church next Friday. Rev. Arthur J Polsem of Fort Wayne will deliver the graduation address on The Value of an Ideal. About fifteen diplomas will be awarded after a four year course. Music by the Roanoke Stag Orchestra and school chorus.
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Roanoke High School
U.B
Arthur J. Tolsem
Ward
Roanoke Stag Orchestra
Neta Ade
Pines
G. O. ‘Byres
United Brethian Church
Stag
Pheasant Chapel Reopens After 1920 Gas Explosion
The Pheasant Chapel near Roanoke Indiana fully repaired after the October 23 1920 gas blast will reopen for Divine Worship on April 17 1921 Bishop H H Fort of Indianapolis will preside and preach the dedicatory sermon Services begin at 10 00 am with three services that day A platform meeting follows at 2 30 pm with visiting ministers as speakers Evening services start at 7 15 pm with the Bishop A community ladies will serve dinner in the basement with an 8 00 offering all are invited Rev D Walter Zartman pastor
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Simon
United Brothern
Roanoke
Indiana
H. H. Fort
D. D
Indianapolis
Ind
Northwest District
Walter Zartman
Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
The note lists church activities: Sunday school at 9:30. Glass meeting at 10:30. Epworth Teague and preaching at 6:30 and 7:30. Monson at 10:30.
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Methodist ‘Episcopal
Glass
Examination for Eighth Grade Pupils
School examination notice indicates an assessment for eighth grade students. The readable text provides limited details on date location or administering body. Further context would clarify scheduling and procedures.
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Koontz
Sercey
R River
Runa
Icksburg
Fort Taylor
Indianola
Anend
Tange
Erinsburg
Port “Gibson
John Settlemyre Dread
John Elvin
Settlemyre
Bible Training
Anderson
Huntington
Mayne Street
Huntington High School
Bettlemyre
Mary” Settlemyre
Jackson
Huntington County
Earl Mickley
Wren
Clear. Creek
J. J. Schwartz
Roanoke’s. Business
E. E B.richards & Sons
Br En
Richards & Sons
Bofvice
Jong Roanoke
Groery
the’ Review
Ben
Will
Arthur J. Polsem
Fort Wayne
Arthur J. Folsom
Ft. Wayne
Lloyd D. Ward
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