Mrs A L Miller Dies in Castle Rock Minnesota
Mrs A L Miller died at her Castle Rock home after a brief illness. She was about fifty, survived by husband two sons six daughters and many relatives. Brothers Robert and Percy Bolin of Minnesota nearby Castle Rock also survive. The deceased was the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bulin and lived southwest of here a year ago. She was well known to many older residents in this area.
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W. L. Miller
Castle Rock
Minnesota
A. L. Miller
George Bulin
Here
This
Demobilization Expected to Reach 30,000 Daily
The article notes daily discharge of soldiers reaching 30,000 by early next week with over 1,000,000 men to be freed in the new year overseas and at home. Tonnage constraints complicate overseas demobilization as England may withdraw transports, possibly slowing homeward movement of light divisions already ordered back.
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England
Coal Shipping Restrictions Eased May Bring Anthracite
Notice indicates restrictions on shipping eastern coal to Indiana are being removed. Some stock may still be bad over the winter, with possible anthracite coal shortages or spoilage affecting distribution.
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Indiana
Former Claypool Physician Returns From Camp Oglethorpe
Dr. W. C. Landis, once Claypool's physician, has been stationed at Camp Oglethorpe in Georgia for several months and returned to Claypool last week to visit friends. He was seen in town briefly Monday calling on friends.
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W. C. Landis
Claypool
Camp Oglethorp
Georgia
Dr. Landis
Meeting Postponed for State Teachers Association
The annual meeting of the state teachers association in Indianapolis, originally set for November 28 to 30, has been postponed until next year due to the influenza spread.
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State Teachers Association
Indianapolis
Nice Bunch of Hogs Tuesday WEF
Ebert brought eleven hogs to market weighing 3190 pounds and received 52.35 dollars. The hogs were same litter and averaged 290 pounds each.
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Wef. Ebert
Thanksgiving 1918 Greatest Day in Nation’s History
The article proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1918 as the greatest in U S history for celebrating victory over democracy’s enemies and the Allied war effort. It reflects on service to humanity, freedom, democracy, and the sacrifices of soldiers, urging gratitude for those who gave their lives or were wounded in defense of democracy.
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Cuba
Mexico
America
Europe
Revival Series Kicks Off at Claypool United Brethren
Revival meetings began Monday at the United Brethren Church in Claypool under Pastor Rev. Dickison. The services will run for several weeks with the pastor conducting the sessions.
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United Brethren Church
Claypool
Dickison
Died in Michigan Well Known Lady Passes Away Near Allegan
Mrs. Jonathan Eddy aged over 75 died at her home near Allegan Michigan after years of declining health. She was formerly Mrs Jennie Wells and widow of Ephraim Wells who lived northwest of town before moving to Texas. Survived by siblings and many relatives.
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Allegan Monday
Jennie Wells
Jonathan Eddy
Allegan
Michigan
Wddy
Going South For Winter In Auto From War Saw
J J Babcock, guest at the J C Hay home, left for Florida last Saturday with his daughter Mia and L C Meek. They traveled by auto with Mr and Mrs Mary Meek and plan to spend the winter there. They stopped in Tiosa Tuesday and yesterday headed south.
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J.C. Hay
Tiosa
Mia
L. C. Meek
Florida
Mary Meek
Mrs. Ezra Homman Confined to Home After Stroke in Hammond
Mrs. Ezra Homman, visiting Hammond, suffered a paralysis stroke last Friday. For days she faced a grave prognosis but recent reports say she has improved and that the stroke affected her left arm. Hope remains for a full recovery.
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Ezra Homman
Hammond
Hamman
Homecoming for Clarence Jontz as Bud returns from sea
Clarence R Jontz arrived home for an eight day furlough after his brother Bud served with the medical detachment aboard the USS Georgia. Bud had twice crossed the Atlantic but could not land as the ship convoyed troops. armistice day came five days out and a stormy return voyage capped the experience. Clarence heads back to duty Saturday.
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Clarence R. Jontz
Bud
Georgia
Atlantic
Clarence
Influenza Causes Death of Buchanan Woman Sylvia Huffman
Information received early Wednesday states Mrs. Sylvia Huffman died at her Buchanan Michigan home on Tuesday from influenza. She was formerly Sylvia Nelson of near this place and was well known to locals.
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Sylvia Huffman
Buchanan
Michigan
Huffman
Sylvia Nelson
Remains of Isaac Bryant Laid At Rest in South Bend Cemetery
Funeral services were held Sunday for Isaac Bryant a former Silver Lake resident aged about fifty five. He had suffered poor health for years and died Friday to end his suffering. He is survived by his wife two daughters and two sons including Hollice Bryant who serves with the American Army in France. The Bryant family resided in this community.
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Isaac Bryant
South Bend
Mr. Bryant
Hollice “Bryant
France
B ‘Yant
Loss of 145 American ships and 775 lives in WWI
The Department of Commerce Bureau of Navigation shows 145 American passenger and merchant vessels totaling 324 449 tons and 775 lives lost to the enemy from WWI start to armistice on November 11. Nineteen ships and 67 lives were lost before U S entry through torpedoes mines and gunfire.
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Department of Commerce
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Jury Drawn for Grand and Trial Panels in Local Court
Names drawn for the grand jury from Seward township and Jackson township include Charles Hanes and A L Cripe. Others selected for the term court panel are O EB Evans Monroe Ezra Metzger Clay John Deaton Clay and Clarence Sisk of Jackson.
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Charles Hanes
Seward Township
A. L. Cripe
Jackson Township
O. EB. Evans
Monroe
Ezra
Metzger
Clay
John Deaton
Clarence Sisk
Jackson
No Need For Stranded Soldiers Warns Public
Government cautions against assisting stranded soldiers and explains discharge benefits. Each veteran receives 38 cents mileage for travel home and may ride at two cents per mile, claiming no reason for any officer to obstruct return.
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United States
Christmas Roll Call Promises Free Seals With Red Cross Membership
During the week of December 16 through 23 all new Red Cross members will receive ten Christmas seals previously sold by the National Tuberculosis Association. The seals are the sole distribution method for this year.
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Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Shireman Family Moves to Beaver Dam Lake Farm
The A. D. Shireman family relocated Tuesday from their south town property to a newly purchased small farm on the east bank of Beaver Dam Lake.
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A. D. Shireman
Beaver Dam Lake
Harris Home Visit From Valparaiso Soldier
Grant Harris stationed at Valparaiso spent Sunday at home with his parents Mr and Mrs R H Harris northeast of town.
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Grant Harris
Valparaiso
R. H. Harris
Army Camp at Winona Lake Discontinued After Transfers
Soldiers and government equipment left Winona Lake for the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. About 200 personnel and 58 vehicles moved out after opening October 15, ending a 40 day camp with 19 deaths and over a thousand troops based there. Russell Kreamer is named among those transferred.
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Silver Lake
Winona
State Fair Grounds
Indianapolis
Winona Lake
Russel Kreamer
Letters From Overseas Reach Local Post Office
A batch of letters arrived Tuesday from soldiers in France and likely forms part of 4,500,000 letters carried to America Sunday by a French liner. Most notes carry dates between October 26 and November 8.
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France
America
Mrs. Frank Lowery Dies After Illness in Tipton
Mrs. Frank Lowery of Tipton died after a lengthy cancer illness. Word of her death reached the area Tuesday evening. The body was taken to Alexandria, her former home, for funeral services held yesterday afternoon with burial in the nearby cemetery. The Lowery family had resided here years ago.
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Frank Lowery
Tipton
Alexandria
Lowery
Push War Savings Drive December Week to Reach Top
County residents urged to back War Savings Stamps in the week of December 2. Kosciusko, Lake, and RaMnEs counties are called on to raise quotas and clear a wartime record with 100 percent participation to support returning soldiers and national victory. Leaders emphasize personal duty and prompt action.
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Indiana
Old Kosciuske
Mississippi
W.S. S
Old Lake
Red Cross Local Chapter Names Officers
The executive committee of the local Red Cross chapter held a brief session and elected officers. J. F. Olefather is chairman with Manuel Shilling as vice chairman, Mrs. H. P. Rager as secretary, and Mrea. Ira Leckrone as treasurer. Purchasing, chairmat cutting, assembling, inspection, knitting and other posts were allocated to listed members.
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Chapter
the Red Cross
J. F. Olefather
Manuel Shilling
H. P. Rager
Mrea
Ira Leckrone
McKrill Purchasing Committee
I. M Funk
Glen Rayer
R. B Hanes
F. E. Swibart
Chas Raber
E. E. Jones
Closing Notices Due To Fuel Shortage
Summe Brothers F F Hardware Co E W Gresso Co K J Gemmer Hiram Roger T Alspaugh and Silver Lake Garage announce store closures at 6 PM starting December 2 1918 until further notice to conserve heat and light under Fuel Administration requests with Saturday and pre Christmas evenings exempt. Patrons are asked to assist in patriotic duty.
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Summe Brothers
F&f Hardware Co
E. .W. Gresso & Co
Kk. J. Gemmer
Hiram ‘Roger T
J. Alspaugh
Silver ‘Lake
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Mrs. AL. Miller
Eeting
J.J Babcock
Bud’’ Jontz
U. S. S. Georgia
Mer Silver
Fair Grounds
Mrs. Lowery
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