Tom Finds Ol Bill Brother Who Ran Off Half A Century Ago
The story follows William S. and Thomas W. Renee from their boyhood in Moline to a 51 year search for Bill. Tom mails ads and police notices across many cities. A letter to the Moline postmaster from Tharl Skar of McGregor North Carolina finally reveals Bills whereabouts and reunites the brothers after decades apart.
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Ol’ Bill
Central Press
Moline
Bill
William S
Thomas W. Renee
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T. W. Renee
Macomb
Ill
Oklahoma
Tharl Skar
McGregor
N. C
Mr. Skar
North Dakota
Renoy
Skar
Dakota
Reunion After Long Separation From Missouri Brothers
Tom recalls a rough childhood after moving with his mother to Macomb Illinois in 1868. He and his brother Bill endured mistreatment on farms, Bill ran away twelve miles to visit him, and Tom expresses joy at Bill’s eventual reunion promising he will stay.
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Missouri
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Bill
Serpent Found in Bluefield Grocer Window Display
In Bluefield Virginia Harry Bald a grocer reached into a banana bunch and drew out a three foot serpent. The snake though half frozen showed signs of sight and was placed in a glass jar in the store window. It has been identified by several people as a fer de lance a poisonous West Indies species.
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Bluefield
Harry Baldwin
West Indies
Parachute Stolen From Bristol Aviators
Bristol thieves stole a parachute from aviators W. T. Mitchell and Clyde Parks valued at $800. The incident highlights theft of aviation gear in Bristol Virginia.
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Bristol
W. T. Mitchell
Clyde Parks
Restoration planned for Bassett Hall by Rockefeller interests
Williamsburg news notes that Bassett Hall, the John Tyler home and a Virginia landmark, will be restored soon by Rockefeller interests as part of Williamsburg's broader revival. The house reportedly dates to Judge Burwell Bassey Jr. and ties to Martha Washington.
Emtona Gains Noted Public Endorsements in Elyria
Remarkable demand for Emtona grows as it is praised by residents and credited with helping sufferers. J. M. Hollis of 560 Lodi St. Elyria reports a dramatic health turnaround after taking the medicine, describing improvement in stomach cramps nerves and vitality after years of illness and expenses.
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J. M. Hollis
Lodi St
Elyria
Ohio
Emtona
Muir
Broad Street
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