Mrs A L Miller Dies in Castle Rock Minnesota
Mrs A L Miller near fifty died at her Castle Rock home after a brief illness. She is survived by husband two sons and six daughters plus two brothers Robert and Percy Boliv of Minnesota. The deceased was daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bulin and formerly resided southwest of here. She was well known to older residents in Elis place.
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Castle Rock
Minnesota
A. L. Miller
George Bulin
Here
Elis Place
Soldier Demobilization Rates Outlook as Year Opens
The report predicts daily discharge of about 30,000 soldiers on this side with over 1,000,000 freed by early next week. Overseas demobilization faces tonnage constraints and possible withdrawal of British transports from American service may slow homecoming while the high divisions are ordered back and near ready to move.
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Ingland
Anthracite Coal Supply Hints Reach Indiana Dealers
Notices indicate easing of shipping restrictions on eastern coal to Indiana may allow limited anthracite availability this winter. Dealers report potential supply as policies shift, with cautious optimism amid ongoing market adjustments.
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Indiana
Former Claypool Doctor Returns From Camp Oglethorpe
Home on furlough Dr. W. C. Landis a former Claypool physician stationed at Camp Oglethorpe Georgia for the past several months has returned to Claypool visiting friends. He was in town Monday calling on friends.
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W. C. Landis
Claypool
Camp Oglethoro
Georgia
Dr. Landis
Meeting Postponed for Indiana Teachers Association
The annual meeting of the state teachers association in Indianapolis scheduled for November 28 to 30 has been postponed to next year due to the spread of influenza.
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State Teachers Association
Indianapolis
Nice Bunch of Hogs Weigh 3190 Pounds Sold
W. F. Ebert brought eleven hogs to market weighing 3190 pounds and receiving $52.35. The hogs were all from the same litter and averaged 290 pounds each.
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W. F. Ebert
Revival Begins at United Brethren Church in Claypool
A series of revival meetings started Monday at the United Brethren church in Claypool led by Pastor Rev. Dickison and will run for several weeks. The gatherings aim to renew faith and invite community participation.
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United Brethren Church
Claypool
Dickison
Died in Michigan Well Known Lady Passes Away Near Allegan
Mrs Jonathan Eddy, former Mrs Jennie Wells, died near Allegan Michigan at dawn after years of illness. She was over 75, widow of Ephraim Wells, once a local farmer, and moved to Texas years ago. Survived by multiple brothers and sisters and numerous relatives.
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Allegan Monday
Jennie Wells
Jonathan Eddy
Allegan
Michigan
Kiddy
Going South For Winter With Family Auto Trip
J J Babcock formerly of War saw last Saturday as a guest at J C Hay's home. He traveled to Tiosa Tuesday and with daughter Mrs L C Meek and her husband began a Florida winter trip by automobile. They are joined by Mrs Mary Meek of this place.
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J.C. Hay
Tiosa
L. C. Meek
Florida
Mary Meek
Thanksgiving 1918 a Nation’s Greatest Service to Democracy
The 1918 Thanksgiving honors the American people for their service in World War I. It lauds democracy, liberty, and self determination while acknowledging losses at home and abroad. It stresses unity, sacrifice, and the divine character of national purpose in victory and peace.
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Cuba
Mexico
America
Europe
Mrs Ezra Homman Confined to Home After Stroke in Hammond
Mrs Ezra Homman, long in Hammond, suffered a paralysis stroke last Friday. For a time doctors feared the outcome, but word from Hammond indicates improvement and that the stroke affected her left arm. Hope is shown for a full recovery.
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Ezra Homman
Hammond
Hamman
Homecoming for Clarence Jontz and Navy Life Brief
Clarence Jontz returned home on a brief furlough from the U S S Georgia where he served with the medical detachment. Bud aboard the Georgia had twice crossed the Atlantic but never landed as the ship convoyed troops and weathered a storm during the armistice period. Jontz, who wore a neat sailor uniform, plans to report back for duty after eight days of leave.
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Clarence R. Jontz
Bud
Georgia
Atlantic
Clarence
Death of Mrs Sylvia Huffman in Buchanan Michigan
Information received early Wednesday states Mrs Sylvia Huffman died at her home in Buchanan Michigan Tuesday from influenza. She was formerly Miss Sylvia Nelson of near this place and was well known in the locality.
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Sylvia Huffman
Buchanan
Michigan
Huffman
Sylvia Nelson
Funeral Sunday for Isaac Bryant at South Bend Cemetery
The remains of Isaac Bryant, about fifty five, were laid to rest in South Bend Cemetery last Sunday after a period of poor health. He leaves a wife two daughters and two sons, one son Hollice Bryant serving with the American Army in France. The Bryant family resided in this locality.
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Isaac Bryant
South Bend
Vessels Lost in World War War Service 145 Ships Damaged
The Department of Commerce reports 145 American passenger and merchant vessels totaling 324 449 tons and 775 lives lost to enemy acts from the war start to armistice. Nineteen ships and 67 lives were lost before U S entry, by torpedoes mines and gunfire.
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Department of Commerce
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Jury Drawn for Grand Jury Names Released
The grand jury pool includes Charles Hanes of Seward Township and A. L. Cripe of Jackson Township. Also drawn are C. E. Evans of Monroe Ezra Metzger of Clay and John Deaton of Clay with Clarence listed among the names.
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Charles Hanes
Seward Township
A. L. Cripe
Jackson Township
C. E. Evans
Monroe
Ezra
Metzger
Clay
John Deaton
Clarence
No Need For Stranded Soldiers Warns Against Help
The United States warns the public not to aid stranded soldiers and notes that discharged men receive mileage allowances to pay home expenses. Each man is issued three cents per mile, with travel priced at two cents per mile, reducing the need for outside help.
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United States
Cable
Red Cross Christmas Seals Offer December Week
During December 16 to 23 the Red Cross will distribute ten Christmas seals with each membership. The seals have been sold in past years by the National Tuberculosis Association and this week marks the only method of distribution for the year.
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Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
A D Shireman Family Moves to East Bank Farm
The A. D. Shireman family moved 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 Family Hosts Grant Harris During Home Leave
Grant Harris, stationed at Valparaiso, spent a few days at home near town with his parents Mr and Mrs R H Harris.
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Grant Harris
Valparaiso
R. H. Harris
Army Trucks Move Out of Winona Lake Camp
Ten large army trucks arrived at seven with two four wheel drive models and liberty motors drawing crowds. About fifty officers and men followed around noon in sixty eight vehicles carrying camp gear and government property. The Winona Lake camp opened October 15 and in forty days hosted over a thousand men with 19 deaths. Russell Kreamer of the area is among transferred personnel. Training continues at Indianapolis.
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Silver Lake
Winona
State Fair Grounds
Indianapolis
Winona Lake
Russel Kreamer
Letters from France Reach Local Post Office
A number of letters from soldiers in France arrived Tuesday, likely part of 4,500,000 letters brought to America by a French liner. Most notes carry dates from October 26 to November 8, reflecting ongoing correspondence from overseas troops.
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France
America
Mrs. Frank Lowery Dies After Long Illness in Tipton
Mrs. Frank Lowery, well known in the area, died at her Tipton home after a prolonged cancer illness. The remains were taken to Alexandria, her former home, for funeral services held yesterday afternoon with burial in the local cemetery. The Lowery family lived here about twenty years ago.
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Frank Lowery
Tipton
Alexandria
Lowery
Ery
War Saving Stamp Drive Aimed at Indiana Record Pace
Local counties push for 100 percent quotes in the War Saving Stamp drive December 1 to 7. Kosciusko and Lake counties lag, urging readers to buy W S S to boost state standing and support returning soldiers.
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Indiana
Old Kosciusko
Mississippi
Old Lake
Officers Named for Local Red Cross Chapter
The executive committee of the local Red Cross chapter held a brief meeting and elected officers including chairman J. F. Olefather vice chairman Manuel Shilling secretary Mrs. H. P. Rager treasurer Ira Leckrone shop foreman Mre. 8. McKrill purchasing committee Mre. E B Funk Mrs Glen Rayer R. E Hanes cutting chairwoman Mrs. F. E. Swihart assembling to be supplied inspection Mra. Dias Raber knitting Mrs. B. E. Jones.
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the Red Cross
J. F. Olefather
Manuel Shilling
H. P. Rager
Mrea
Ira Leckrone
MeKrill
EB. M. Funk
Glen Rayer
R. E Hanes
F. E. Swihart
Mra. Dias Raber Knitting
Mre
B. E. Jones
Closing Notice on Short Fuel Supply Reduces Evening Hours
In response to a fuel shortage and Fuel Administration guidance our stores will close at six each evening starting Monday December 2 191% until further notice. Exceptions apply on Saturday evenings and the two days before Christmas. Patrons urged to support this patriotic effort. Summe Brothers F&F Hardware Co EB W Gresso Co E J Gemmer Hiram Roger T J Alspaugh Silver Lake Garage and others observe the new hours.
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Summe Brothers
F&f Hardware Co
EB. W. Gresso & Co
E. J. .Gemmer
Hiram ‘Roger T. J
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Mrs. All. Miller
Rock
Eeting
J.J Babcock
Bud’’ Jontz
U. S. S. Georgia
Mer Silver
Fair Grounds
Mrs. Lowery
DEC
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