Lieutenant Kinman Sends Word From Camp Kearny
Lieutenant Guy M. Kinman, formerly a local lawyer, writes from Camp Kearny California about training men coast to coast and his eagerness to go over. He recalls travel from Louisville to Atlanta April 2, descriptions of Fort McPherson Piedmont Park and the Battle of Atlanta, and notes his assignment in the First Infantry Replacement Regiment and a stint at Camp Perry before arriving at Camp Kearny for winter duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinman
John C. Chaney
Guy M. Kinman
Camp Kearney
California
Chaney
Fort Warrison
Indianapolis
Calif
Sullivan
Indiana
Aix
Camp Gordon
Louisville
Atlanta
Eva
Cumberland Mountains
Ozarks
Oklahoma
Cumberland
Fort McPherson
Piedmont Park
Guy Malcolm
Hoousehold
France
Camp Perry
Ohio
Lake Erie
Georgia
Kearney
Stabbing affray in Jasonville injures man at death door
Jasonville reports Ben Sluder near death from injuries after a Saturday night auto fight toward Linton. Sam Price is jailed on weapon charges. Solomon Miller drove the car to the Clemency drug store. Authorities say intoxication and domestic troubles sparked the brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Ben Sluder
Here
Linton
Clemeacy
Sam Price
Solomon Miller
Price
Slader
War Exhibit Train Draws Large Anti War Support
A monster crowd welcomed the War Exhibit train at the Illinois Central depot in Bloomfield. French Canadian and American soldiers spoke on German atrocities while the Liberty Loan drive netted more than ten thousand dollars in Sullivan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Depot
Vincennes
Ransom W. Akin
The
Liberty Loan
B. T. Bang
Sullivan County
Bloomfield
Sullivan
Fred Miller
St. Louis
M. L. Pontius
Jacksonville
Floyd Wilson
Hannibal
Melfred Devais
Albert Moisson
French Legion
Ivan Rossiter
First Mounted Rifles of Canada
France
Louis Wolters
Rock Island Arsenal
Frank Kodet
Ordinance Department
William Peard
W. F. van Luik
Douglas Drew
Montreal
Canada
Sargeant James A. Quinn
Marine
Paris Island
S. C
Alfred Barr
Walter Hoener
Frank Winters
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Alfred Goodinsky
Pittsburg
U. S
George Deshmer
Winters
Melfred Devals
Sargeant Quinn
Goodinsky
Yonder
Pontius
Death of Albert Unger 33 in Terre Haute
Albert N. Unger 33 formerly of Carlisle died at his home 1124 Wagle street Terre Haute Thursday night. Survived by widow Mary I father Martin Unger of Carlisle mother and three brothers and three sisters. He belonged to Modern Woodmen of America No. 3332 Carlisle. Funeral and burial were held at Bethlehem east of Carlisle Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Unger
Carlisle
Terre Haute
Wagle Street
Mary I
Martin Unger
Barney E
Garriet
United States Navy
Ivan O
Rose Hart
Lou McCammon
Carrie Critchlow
Modern Woodmen of America
Bethlehem
Thompson daughter engaged to G Edson Murray of Indiana
Captain and Mrs Walter N Thompson announce the engagement of their daughter Nelle Hileen to G Edson Murray of Rensselaer Indiana. The wedding is planned for early December. Murray is a candidate in the Artillery Officers Training school at Camp Taylor Kentucky. The announcement was made Tuesday night at a Tri Kappa Sorority party hosted by Mrs Carl F Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter N. Thompson
Nelle Hileen
G. Edson Murray
Rensselaer
Ind
Murray
Artillery Officers Training School
Camp Taylor
Carl F. Briggs
Tri Kappa Sorority
Miss Thompson
Railroad collision at Pimento on foggy Monday morning
A southbound Chicago Florida passenger train struck the rear of a short freight train near Pimento in heavy fog shortly after eight. The passenger crew escaped as the locomotive turned on its side and derailed cars were demolished with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimento
James Borders Dead Veteran I C Conductor
James Borders of Indianapolis died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Oklahoma City while visiting. He was the oldest conductor on the Indianapolis branch of the Illinois Central and previously served on the I I and I road then as a passenger conductor after the line’s sale. A wife and two daughters survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Borders
Indianapolis
Oklahoma City
Mr. Borders
Illinois Central
Neighbors Help Widow After Mine Tragedy In City
Digsess Hoggatt reports neighbors aided Mrs. Milton Cummins widow of a mine accident victim. Willfred mine workers led by Rev. J N Padidock arrived in eight autos to cut and shock twelve acres of corn, after going to the Cummins home to start relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digsess
Hog Brings $130.90 at Market Sale
Charles Scott paid Homer Thompson $130.90 for a mature sow in a twenty year stock buying career. The hog weighed 850 pounds gross with 80 pounds dock to yield 770 pounds at 17 cents per pound.
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Charles Scott Saturday
Homer Thompson
Terrell Purchases George Leach Land Near Busseron
J. R. Riggs sold his interest in 300 acres east of the city near Busseron to W. OD Terrell. The tract known as the George Leach land was owned by Robt Taylor and Riggs jointly. Terrell is a son in law of Mr Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Riggs
Busseron
W. OD. Terrell
George Leach
Robt. Taylor
Mr. Riggs
Terrell
Taylor
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Frederick Sharp
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr Frederick Sharp and Mrs Sharp, adding a new member to the Sharp family. The announcement notes the newborn and recognizes the proud parents without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Sharp
Gasless Sundays Bring Out Antiquated Vehicles
In Fairbanks Indiana on October 15 residents observed gasless Sundays with old fashioned travel returning to prominence. Antique vehicles and horse drawn rigs appeared along highways while groups of old and young enjoyed simple Sunday drives and reminiscences. A mishap near Hunt church led Ira Thomas to retrieve repair gear uncovering an escaped chicken from the front coach, pursued by the group before vanishing. Mrs Biddy now resides with Mr and Mrs Alonzo Hunt and will seek naturalization papers if allowed to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Ind
Beau
Dobin
Merry
Gay
Bhezm
Ira Thomas
Warren Chambers
Ray Williams
Gwyn Trueblood
Bessie Chambers
Sabra Drake
Hunt Church
Delinquent Subscribers Must Settle at Once
The War Industries Board orders no country newspaper may continue subscriptions past three months after expiration unless renewed and paid. The rule takes effect November 1. If your Union subscription is delinquent it will be discontinued then. Renew to keep the paper, which has not raised rates despite higher production costs. Check the number after your name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Dugger Girl Dies By Self Inflicted Paris Green Poisoning
Dessie Duncan age 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Duncan of Dugger committed suicide Thursday by taking Paris Green. Found by her parents lying on a bed a physician was summoned but could not save her. No cause is given for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie Duncan
Thomas Duncan
Dugger
Death of Mrs Roy Bolinger in Shelburn
Mrs Roy Bolinger of Shelburn died Thursday evening at the county hospital. Her husband and two sons Garland and Gerald survive. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the family residence in Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bolinger
Shelburn
Garland
Gerald
Sullivan Boy Wounded on Battle Front
A Sullivan boy named Cecil Nesbit, son of Amis Nesbit, is severely injured on the battle front amid ongoing hostilities. The report notes his critical condition and conveys concern for his family as military action continues.
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Cecil Nesbit
Amis Nesbit
Father Receives Update on Son Cecil Nesbit Wounded in France
James L. Nesbit of the city was informed by the War Department that his son Private Cecil Nesbit Co. B 14th Machine Battalion has been severely wounded in action in France on September 25. Nesbit enlisted a year ago at Terre Haute and served at Jefferson Barracks and Charlotte before going overseas. The family awaits further details from a base hospital in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Nesbit
James L. Nesbit
France
War Department
Washington
James Nesbit
Sullivan
Indiana
Co. B
14Th Machine Combatallion
Nesbit
Terre Haute
Jefferson Barracks
Charlotte, N. C
Seas
Horne Sends Greeting From France To Lang
Rev John McD Horne former Christian church pastor now Y M C A worker in France reports a rich tour with stops Gibraltar Genoa and the Alps Paris air raid excitement and a hospital with about 600 parishioners He urges Sullivan County to support Liberty patriots and the war effort saying the boys have done well and will keep it up until victory over the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Lang
John McD. Horne
Christian Church
France
Gibraltar
Genoa
Alps
Paris
America
Liberty Patriots
Sullivan County
Farmersburg Boy Dies From Influenza
Carl Borders aged 24, son of Mrs Dora Borders of Farmersburg, died Wednesday night last week from influenza. A coal miner, he was to begin military training this month. Funeral held Friday at his Farmersburg home and burial followed at Center Ridge in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Borders
Dora Borders
Farmersburg
Center Ridge
Ban on Public Gatherings Extended by State Health Board
The State Board of Health keeps the ban on public gatherings in effect until October 20 due to influenza. Schools churches theaters remain closed until after Sunday. If conditions fail to improve, the board may extend its orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Scott Buys First Corn Picker in Sullivan County
Charles W. Scott of Fairbanks township has bought Sullivan county’s first corn picker. He will test its corn shucking ability Monday in his fields, hoping to ease high farm labor costs after years of use in other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Scott
Fairbanks Township
Sullivan County
Influenza Claims Athlete Harry Glenn
Soldier and former Shelburn boy Harry Glenn died in St. Paul Minnesota last week from pneumonia. He played for the St. Paul baseball team at enlistment and his burial will take place at Highland Lawn cemetery Terre Haute today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glenn
Shelburn
St. Paul
Minn
Highland Lawn Cemetery
Terre Haute
Bland Returns to Washington After Visit
Representative Oscar Bland returned to Washington yesterday and expects to return about the end of the week. He indicated plans to resume official duties promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar HE. Bland
John C. Chaney Confined at Home with Leg Ailment
The report notes John C. Chaney is confined to his home due to an ailment affecting one leg. No further details are provided about his condition, treatment, or duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Chaney
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Lieut
Kinrian
Sullivan Boy
New Republican State Chairman
E. M. Wasmuth
Jfasonvilln
Sullivan County Registration Board
Hamilton
Haddon
Gill
Jefferson
Jackson
Turman
Cass
Curry
GOW
Albert Unger
I. C
Girl
John McD
Horne
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