Letter from Joe Davis on the St Michel drive assault
A World War I letter dated September 12 describes the first wave near Florey south of Thiacourt. The author recalls a machine gun barrage starting at 4:45 am and advancing about one mile, capturing Dutch soldiers and souvenirs, including belt, pistol, field glass, and leggings before aiding in retreat and reporting to a major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michel
Florey
Thiacourt
Phillips
Bolenville
Jerry
Beney
Unknown Driver Aims to Find Stena Hit Site
A dated November 6 note records a speaker anxious to know how far they were from Stena How the speaker knew their location remains unclear as they drove the Dutch daily. Concluded next week.
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Stena
Rocky Hollow Social Roundup At Local Homes
Frank Tucker spent Sunday at home near Steele City with Folk near Rocky Hollow. Magwie Bundy Fred Bundy and Earl Adams visited Fred Kenning Jr. home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Kenning Sr and son Art visited Albert Zweifel near a bakery night at John Melody home. Misses Lizzie Bower Minnie Malady spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Charley Compton.
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Frank Tucker
Home
Local Family Visits and Sunday Gatherings in Area
Mr and Mrs J R Zweifel and son spent Sunday with Viola Funk and brothers at Ira Harper's. Earhart visited with daughter Mrs Ed Zweifel and family. A B James and son Ray visited Wymore last week. Edmund Bratten joined List enberger group to Barnes. Ratzieff and children Anna and Bennie visited Saturday ending at Frank and Jos Brenneis.
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J. R. Zweifel
Fairbury Sun
Viola Funk
Ira Harper’s
Earhart
Ed Zweifel
A. B. James
Ray
Wymore
Edmund Bratten
Mrs. Listenberger
Barnes
Mr. Ratzieff
Anna
Bennie
Frank
Jos. Brenneis
Local notices and social visits in Fairbury district
Miss Esther Petach studies Mrs Nice's central work as Charley Babcock of Fairbury pays a Saturday visit. Mr and Mrs A G Townsend visit their son in Fairbury over the weekend. Mrs Myrtie entertains the S K class Friday night. Gladys Packer Dreher recovers from illness. Mr and Mrs Liechtenburger attend a party over Sunday.
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Esther Petach
Nice
Charley Babcock
Fairbury
A. G. Townsend
Myrtie
S. K
Gladys Packer
Marriage Notice at Marysville
Mr Wil Weber and Miss Mamie Townsend wed at Marysville last week. Public notes praise the couple and extend wishes for a long, happy life. The text also notes attendance at a lodge meeting and references to local publishing and official notarization dates.
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Wil Weber
Mamie Townsend
Marysville
Avery
Meetne
Noted orator Dr Ira Landrith to speak at Fairbury on April 13
Rev Ira Landrith D D LL D of Tennessee will address Jefferson County at the Fairbury Christian church Sunday night April 13. Local publicity notes praise his public speaking, vision and wit and predict a large turnout from Steele City and nearby areas.
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Christian Church
Fairbury
Ira Landrith
D. D
Tenn
Jefferson County
Steele City
Victory Liberty Loan Officers Named by Woman's Organization
The Victory Liberty Loan committee lists officers including Chairman and Co. Mra Kate Mendenhai Secretary Mee D. B Young Publicity Chairman Mrs C T Rosa and precinct leaders Mrs L M Nelson and Mrs H F Hole. Also named are committees chaired by Mrs Stree Perry and Mesdames McCoy McGee Potter Strawhacker McLucas with several Misses. Precinct chairmen and addresses include Mrs S M McCord Antelope W W Ammerman Buck and others with Jno Friesen Cub Creek Mrs W Jacobs Eureka Daykin and Alex Shepherd Endicott Endicott.
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Woman’s Organization
Mra
Kate Mendenhai
Mee D. B Young
C.T. Rosa
Fairbury Town
L. M. Nelson
H.F. Hole
Mirs. Stree Perry
Mesdames
Chas. McGee
H. E. Potter
G.E. Straw
Are You Happy Take Chamberlains Tablets Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for constipation and indigestion. It claims quick, effective relief and notes availability at Taylor's Pharmacy.
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Taylor's Pharmacy
Creditors of Alonzo J Coons Estate Meet for Claims
Notice to the creditors of Alonzo J Coons deceased to meet the administrator before the Jefferson county judge at the county court room in Jefferson county Nebraska on June 27 1919 at 9 o clock a m to present their claims for examination adjustment and allowance.
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Jefferson County
Nebraska
Said
Farmers Union Co operative Association of Steele City Formed
A group led by Mre Ed Stauss and others files Articles of Incorporation for the Farmers Union Co operative Association of Steele City Nebraska. The plan covers grain and farm product trading, real estate, and a 50 year term with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Notarized March 15 1919.
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Nebraska
Farmers Union Co-operative Association of
Steele City
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Steele City Markets
Savage
H. Rathgen
Farmers’ State Bank
Farmer
State Bank
Bone-McLucas Lumber Co
Sampson
Mer
Pearson's Cafe
Unionalls
J. S. Taylor, M. D
Fairbury, Neb
Globe Pharmacy
Drs. Grace and
George DuVall
Physicians and Surgeons
Depot
Joe Davis
Rocky Hollow
Hollenberg
Owen
Pine City Press
Neka
Apelll
A. D. Rough
Banda
Allen T. Phelps
Alex Shepherd
Endicott
Alonzo J. Coons
Ed Stauss
Lincoln
Gled
J. B. Hathaway
Meridian
Powell
C. C. Andrews
Newton
Rolla Gideon
Plymouth
Hugh Garrett
C. Kiskall
Rom. B. Thompson
H. H. Adee
J. Pickering
Wm. F. Webling
Cc, Andrews
R. T. Garrett
CR Buber
J. A. Taylor
AH Grotzinger
Wm. C. Thompson
Chester A. Pearson
S. H. Kurtz
B. A Greenwood
Cloyd H. Cuntlly
Ed. Kelley
Abbe G. Roelfs
Ernest Funke
Fred G. Koch
Tranqueline B. Taylor
J. Garrett
Gee RB
DeVall
Geo. Patterson
Harry Remsey
J. Monroe Davis
1St National Bank
Crinklaw’s Garage
Hatif Hatif
Blutcher
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