Stormy Wedding and Squatter Strife in Tompkins County
A tangle of love, money, and land conflict unfolds as Evelyn MacKenzie, Marcus MacKenzie, and Percival clash over squatters on family land while Polly Hopkins and her child Jerry confront fear and longing for a father. Robert Percival wrestles with loyalty to Polly, efforts to help the child, and mounting pressure from Marcus to remove the squatters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkine County
Folly Hopkin
Jerry
Evelyn Motertson
Marcus MacKene
Shave
Sunehine
Pollyop
Daddy Hopkins
Daddy
Nnt
Marcus MacKenzie
Santtora
Evelyn
Marc
Marcus
Percival
Robert
Hopina
MacKenaie
Eve
Abe
Ane
Mare
Sin
Ko Young
Uohappy
Mackenzie
Avelin
Manning
Tob
Murena
Mure
Hopkins
Meyers
Ile Wubert
Bob
Ian
Rela
Lily
Mack Kenzie
MacKenlo
Marcus Ant
Hit
Mire
Polly Hopkins
Mim
Phen
Conklin
Bvolya
Ithaca
Percial
Robert Percival
Thy i Henrie Joving
Farrer
Pony
Spike
Hiin
Polly
Oscar Bennett
Lil
Polly Robert
American Legion founder Lester Jones of Washington
Lester Jones of Washington DC helped found the American Legion movement in Washington and became a noted leader. He was among a handful of veterans who formed post activity in 1919 and served as departmental commander when the District of Columbia Legion moved into a reformed structure. He rose from private to sergeant while serving with the District of Columbia National Guard during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Jones
Washington
D. O
American Legion
Minon
Mr. Jones
Valerane
Joyce
George Washington Peat
Department of the District of Columbia
Jone Wan
Distriet of Columbia National Guard
Legion Honors Dead in Quiet Homecoming Across Seas
The American Legion led funeral rites for 4000 AIF dead returned to the United States, a task marked by prayers, speeches, and rifle salutes amid frequent arrivals. Notable moments included President Harding addressing 401 bodies in 1921 and General Pershing with Senator Lodge at 7000-death ceremonies, ending with Private Charles W Graves' parade in Brooklyn in April 1922.
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Americean Legion
Ensivra Porte
Harding
Legion
Mutotke
General Pershing
Senator Lodge
Somme
Wheaton
Thooklyn
Charles W. Graves
One-hundred and Seventeenth Infantry
Thirteenth Division
Aterica
Deat
RAN TOWARD BERLIN IN 1918
DeMar of Siphose Mase wins the Smile American Marathon as runners push toward Berlin in 1918. The report notes endurance feats and the muddy, challenging race conditions amid troop concerns and long campaigns.
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Berlin
Charenne HL
DeMar
Mase
Aod Sirenise
Perliee Nilassies
Thie Tai
A. HF
Perla
Displaced Blue Tt War Plan Outlined
Fragmentary wartime note describes a ten year effort to displace Blue Tt units and consolidate control. It mentions mapping bronchi at Veoneh array and enforcing a uniform of the colt amid a broader conflict. The text shows cryptic phrases and garbled names.
Knowledgeable Legion figure tied to Nicknames and service
A fragmented account outlines Lemuel Bollew’s long Legion role and vast reach, noting his ties to conventions in France and extensive service across the United States. It highlights memories of nicknames, personal acquaintance with Legionnaires, and duties across World War II era posts and posts abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lemiet Boller
Rolles
France
Tolles
Mires
Wwe
Legion
Bollew
Minneapolis
Beattie
Wash
First Army Corpa
Plaque to American Legion Honors Yanks From War Years
A bronze souvenir plaque presented by Le Journal to the American Legion has been installed in the Legion trophy room. The medal recalls Yanks who carried the war effort and the famous French seventy fees shield used in production. The inscription honors the Legion and its dead and provides memories for its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Journal of
Varta
American Legion
Legion Headquarters
Wea
Snys
Pementrance
Carrying On With the American Legion Post Relief Efforts
The American Legion post of Krietow Met leads local relief after lifting the Malin street issue. Members unite to aid widows and veterans, funding cement treatment and hospital needs, with donations totaling around $11420. The event reflects wartime support and community action by the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wie
American Legion
Krietow
Met
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Storm
Olly the
Grace Et White Ustrate
Fervival
Fata
Lisge
Mackenaly
Evelyn MacKenzie
Bie
Howe
Atlanta
Little Brown and Company
Mer
Washington, DB
Clarence de Mar
America Legion of
Legion of
Tilbiew
Chatr
Nick
National Adjutanta
Neweddiers
Amyrionn Lewin Fen
Hribhing, Mie
Hockwater
Dvbis
Eetapem
Snihur Atlowanes
Ea Eltiers
Ofia
Mary Hy
Uuke
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