Army Life Reflections from Kinman in California Camp
SIRT. KINMAN writes from Camp Kearny near San Diego describing life in a training camp as he shifts from recruit instructor to personnel adjutant. He notes the pleasant climate, aviation activity at North Island, a nearby historic Ramona site, and the long road into town. He expresses readiness for future service and longing for home news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Diego
United States
Gulf
Lakes
Camp Perry
Detroit
Canada
Mexico
Siberia
Flanders
Toul
Izaix
North Island
Ramona
Helen Hunt Jackson
Mrs. Jackson
Camp Kearney
Lim
Samuel
O. K
Weather of a Week Observed in Farmersburg
Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative weather observer, records weekly data for Farmersburg. From Oct 7 to 13 the days ranged from clear to cloudy with temperatures from 41 to 76 degrees. rain occurred as a trace on the 11th and 0.02 inches on the 12th.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Spencer Sells Coal Mine in Jefferson Township
Frank Spencer of Jefferson Township sells his coal mine and mineral holdings to Monon Coal Company for about 25000 dollars. The deal transfers ownership of the coal interests in Jefferson Township to the purchaser.
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Spencer
Frank Spencer
Jefferson Township
Monon Coal Company
Good Reasons for Talking
John talks continually and his mother warns him to stop. He replies that talking helps him remember his thoughts and keeps his mind from forgetting what he thinks.
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John
Long Wars of the Past Review in History
A historical survey notes that great conflicts tend to endure. It cites medieval England and France in the Hundred Years War and the prolonged England Scotland clash spanning five centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Scotland
New Suits and Divorces Reported in Local Court
Civil filings include John Yarnell versus Western Indiana Mining Co for damages Lillie Burton versus William F Burton for divorce Sadie Engle administratrix of Homer Engle deceased versus Brown Coal Co for damages and other petitions to convey or sell real estate to pay debts plus actions between McGrew and estate of Martha Miley and Sartor versus Davis on account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yarnell
Western Indiana Mining Co
Fountain Johnson
Lower Vein Coal Co
Lillie Burton
William F. Burton
William H. McGrew
Martha Miley
Fred
Sadie Engle
Homer Engle
Brown Coal Co
Thomas D. Haynes
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Arthur E. DeBaun
Eli W. L. Dix
Lowell Anderson Dix
John B. Sartor
Oliver M. Davis
Marriage Licenses Issued in Shelburn Carlisle and Sullivan Districts
List of marriage licenses shows John Ward 37 and Annie Edmonson 18 of Shelburn. William H. Brackall 28 and Goldie M. Stewart 19 of Shelburn. Thomas Morris 26 and Selah M. Collins 21 of Carlisle. Wesley F. Davis 20 and Nettie H. Wright 20 of Sullivan. Henry Pauls 22 and Barbara Krahulic 18 of Farmersburg. George D. Banther 21 and Cleé Brannon 18 of Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Miner
Annie Edmonson
Shelburn
William H. Brackall
Goldie M. Stewart
Thomas Morris
Farmer
Selah M. Collins
Carlisle
Wesley F. Davis
Nettie H. Wright
Sullivan
Henry Pauls
Barbara Krahulic
Farmersburg
George D. Banther
Miner Sullivan
Cleé Brannon
Carlisle Boy Dies From Influenza At Naval Station
Clarence Adams son of Mr and Mrs George Adams of Carlisle died last week at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station from influenza. The funeral was held at their Carlisle home Thursday afternoon and burial followed in Shepherd Cemetery.
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Clarence Adams
George Adams
Carlisle
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Shepherd Cemetery
Former Sullivan Boy Passes in Florida
Harry Watson aged 25, grandson of John T. Watson of this city and son of the late Luther Watson, died Thursday at his Jacksonville Florida home from pneumonia. Survived by his widow mother one child and sister Mrs Lucile Geer of Jacksonville. He was nephew of Mrs Isaac Maxwell of this city. Grandfather could not travel south for the funeral due to health.
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Harry Watson
John T. Watson
Luther Watson
Jacksonville
Fla
Lucile . Geer
Isaac Maxwell
Decorated for Bravery Roy Shepherd Receives Medal
Private Roy Shepherd of the 95th Company 6th Regiment U S Marines, Houston Texas, one of fifteen marines honored for extraordinary bravery in action, is a former Carlisle boy and son of J S Shepherd. He was slightly wounded by shrapnel on the western front.
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Roy Shepherd
95Th Co
6Th Regiment
U.S. Marines
Houston
Tex
Carlisle
J. S. Shepherd
Marines
Local Soldier Describes Front Experience in Letter
Lieutenant Paul Enochs from Jefferson Township writes to home folks that he has visited the front several times, including a stint of fifteen days. He reports that most of the members of his company were killed by shell fire and gas.
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Paul Enochs
Jefferson Township
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union One Year Offer
The Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union announce a combined annual subscription rate of three dollars for a 12 month period. Readers may subscribe to both papers for the reduced total, with delivery details and payment options provided.
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THE
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Circuit Court
In Sullivan County Indiana a complaint in Edward H. Boston vs Albert J. King in the September 1918 term is filed. The defendant is not a resident of Indiana and must answer by December 6, 1918 or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerks seal and attorneys Hunt Gambill represent the plaintiff. First insertion Oct 9 1918.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Edward H. Boston
Albert J. King
Hunt & Gambill
Sullivan Circuit
David Giles
For Sale Notes From Graysville Cow and Barn
Milking cow with calf by side for sale. Vendor Claude G C Phil lips of Graysville. Barn, in good condition, cheap. Inquiries to 404 Bett Street.
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Claude GC. Phillips
Graysville
Bett St
Harness Repair and Leather Goods at Kirkham's Stand
JOHN A. MATTIX offers harness repair and oiling with a full line of blankets robes and tack. He promotes Jim Dendy cloth collars and services for auto and baggy tops with loops rings and spreaders available. North side Kirkham's old stand.
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Jim Dendy
Kirkham
John A. Mattix
Four cook stores and heaters for sale cheap
Brett at 218 East Harris Street in North Dix lists four cook stores and three heaters for sale cheap from North Dix Lumber Yard.
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Brett
East Harris Street
North Dix
Farm parcel in Fairbanks township with spring water
Describes a 139 acre Parm for sale in Fairbanks township with good improvements and never failing spring water. Well tiled and accessible. For terms and prices inquire at this office or contact owner Perry A. Poor man of Katy Texas.
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Fairbanks Township
Perry A. Poorman
Katy
Texas
Farm For Sale 130 Acres Near Court House
130 acre farm for sale located 1 12 miles northeast of Court House. Price listed at $40 per acre. Contact J. R. Riggs for details.
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Court House
Prige
J. R. Riggs
Lickingskillet items and town anecdotes spark chatter
In Bloomington news Hawkins trades jug for store clothes while local entertainers plan a Liberty Loan duet. The Sewing Circle aids the pastor’s wardrobe, community jokes circulate, and villagers discuss horseshoe pitching, vaccination, sawmill work, and wartime wit amid small town life.
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Ry Hawkins
Martinsville
Bill Blithers
Hardshell Church
Zeb Hawkins
Liberty Loan
Hansford
Dick Bledsoe
Equire
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Guy M. Kinman
Fpoard
Gueta
Mechanical
Amp Wadsworth, S.C
Interlaken School
Rolling Prairie
George McCoskey
Hymera
Hubert Rusher
Chas. Johnson
Olen Reynolds
Oren S. Anders
Ernest Schlichter
New Lebanon
Marshall Smith Chapman Brooks
Ernest Chastain
R. B
Warsaw
Ralph Brown
Bruce Coppage
R. A
Carl E. Ferree
Jonnie Richie
Sullivan Ray Harris
Howard Batchelor
John Rigney
Baxter Plew
Chas
Julian
Barthol Burnett
Melvin Pittman
John D. McCammon
Zelma P. Sparks
Merom
Ralph M. Nash
Paxton
Camp Wadsworth
Spartansboro
D. C
Charles Lowry
Dugger
Hush Ketly
Terre’ Haute
Lester Levi Crawford
Sullivan R
Raymond Jones
Dugger Emile Saude
Herbert Vaughn
Fred D. Watson
Don C. Frakes
Clarence D. Lamb
Wim
Roy Smith
Harold Morris
GC. Hendricks
Glessie Ladson
Pleasantville
Roy S. Brown
R .J
R .J. A. L. Friedenmaker, Farmersburg Denver C. Steiner
Wm. O. Newsome
Adolpha Starkey
Frank P. Osburn
John Robt. Phillips
Clyde C. Jeffries
Council of National Defense
Bradley
Sullivan, Indiana
Percales
Springer-Gouckenour CO
the Bank
West Side
Ron Parwal
AG Rieynolds and
Grinsberouch
Sullivan Boy
Florida
Geo.f. Stone
Kelly’s Jewelry Store
Enoochs
Wandapa
Bloomington Star
Doc McFadden
Ed Bascombe
Johnny Spruceby
Nashville
Zeb
Eph Keef
Eph
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