Three American Soldiers Capture German Ammunition Train
Lieutenant Gus Riggs recalls a daring action near Vigneulles where three American lieutenants seized a German ammunition train. They freed ten prisoners, uncovered a machine gun crew, and earned fresh provisions from a German sergeant. The narrative describes German beehive camps near Nonsard and Heudicourt with luxury quarters, music rooms, and vast salvage findings after retreat.
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Gus Riggs
Aviation Corps
J. R. Riggs
Riggs
Terrill
Franklin
Indiana
Saint Mihiel Salient
Hindenburg
Conflans
Vigneulles
Kamerad
Messergeant
Nonsard
Heudicourt
Ali
Germany
America
W. A. Terrill
Franklin, Ind
War Work Campaign Organized in Sullivan County
Sullivan County votes to meet a quota of 37778 for the United War Work drive with township allocations. Local organizers plan speeches by Rev. Geo W Titus and Hon Fred Heke, plus autos, band and singers visiting villages Nov 7 and 8. residents urged to participate and donate.
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United War Work
Sullivan County
Pairdanks Neces
Turman
GUD
Ees Scatspeseeenetaditoaiest
Cult Seco Detssgasnttectensetiansemanedicneie
Hamilton
Haddon
Jackson
Becca
Europe
United War Work Campaign
Geo. W. Titus
Fred Heke
Sullivan
Titus
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office October 30 1918
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana post office with names including Mrs Mary Slinger Mrs Elsie Gents Mr Walter Conner Mr Walter Fowler Mr Charley Miller Mr and Mrs J B Kirk Selvely Millen Mr John Towey Mr Martin Millen. Letters not called for within two weeks will go to the Dead Letter Office. Advertised date is October 30 1918.
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Sullivan, Ind
Daily Thought Quote From Mencius on Childlike Heart
A reflection notes the idea that the true greatness lies in keeping one’s childlike heart. The saying contrasts cynical detachment with enduring innocence and compassion associated with youth.
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Mencius
Administratrix Announces Sale of Sullivan County Real Estate
Carrie M. McClain the administratrix of Rice McClain estate files a notice of sale by order of Sullivan Circuit Court. The sale at 2 pm November 30 1918 at Sullivan courthouse covers 24.32 acres in section 3 township 9 north range 9 west plus 0.32 acres with a 1 acre excluded by Ora Frakes. Minimum bid two thirds of appraised value. Tax liens only due in 1919. John C. Chaney attorney. First insertion October 20 1918 4t.
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Rice McClain
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan
Ora Frakes
Carrie M. McClain
John C. Chaney
Final Settlement Notice in Martha J. Davis Estate
Charles L. Davis and Joe Reed, executors, file their final report in Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana. The hearing is set for Monday November 25 1918, the first judicial day of the November term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Charles L. Davis Joe Reed Executors I. H. Kalley Attorney First insertion Oct 16 1918 31
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Charles L. Davis
Joe
Reed
Martha J. Davis
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Job
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the National Bank
DR. Lindley
Globe Tailors
Ind
H. C. Steel
Shelburn
James R. Riggs
Lieve
I. H. Kalley
Citizens Trust Building
Automobiles
S. Main Street
The
W.H. Hill, Jr. Farm Loan Co
Crowder
East Side Square
W. H
Sherman Bldg
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction
Indianapolis
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Ohio
Iam
General Insurance
Fidelity Loan Company
Dr. Crowder
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