Uncle John Shell of Leslie County Defies Time at 133
CULUCRIAN BORN BEFORE REPUBLIC "STARTED IS HALE AND HEARTY STILL" Uncle John Shell of Greasy Creek Leslie County Kentucky, claimed to be born in 1788, celebrated his 133rd birthday amid Kentucky fairs and travels with memories of Daniel Boone and George Washington. Though frail, he remains mobile, recalls Civil War era events, and plans a birthday gathering as villagers await the aging hunter who once rode horses and toured cities, planes, and theaters.
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Mexingtun
John
Yy Creek
Leslie County
Laxington
Bive Fair Association
Board of Commerce
Euncheon
Seig
Gnd
Greasy Creek
Lesington
George Washington
Daniel Boone
Shell
Kentucky
Hyden
Unice Joba
Samuel Sheil
Johrr
Samuel Shell
Lélder Shell
John Shell
Haweer
Qhidn
J. L McCoys
Pikeville
Saturday Evening Post
Cnele Jonn
Pennsylvan
Holand
Lorain debates garbage contract and municipal option
Lorain residents, Sept 2, debate garbage collection costs and methods. Snell argues against municipal disposal, noting dangers from cholera and hog disease if garbage is not properly handled. Per capita cost differs between municipal and contracted systems, with implications for local service quality.
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Lorain
Aaid Snell
Elyria
Plenty of Fertility LeSden’s Fly Danger Report
Ohio farmers expect profits from applying best practices to cover crops and soil fertility. The report highlights risks from pest pressure and approaches to maximize yield through informed fertilizer use and crop management strategies.
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Lesdens
Ohio
Greenwich News: George Smith in vents new way corn husker
In Greenwich, George Smith unveils a novel method for husking corn using vent-assisted tech. The item outlines practical steps and potential efficiency gains for farmers and kitchen gardens alike.
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Greenwich
George Smith
Elyria Legion Plans to Send Big Delegation to Cleveland
About 200 Elyria ex servicemen are expected at the national American Legion convention in Cleveland September 26 to 27. The Elyria delegation will travel by autos provided by the Chamber of Commerce and join a three day event featuring a monster parade. The Meuse-Argonne battle anniversary opens the sessions with about 75,000 soldiers anticipated. Events include moonlight Lake Erie rides, Canada excursions, outdoor shows, dances and park programs.
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Elyria
National American Legion
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
France
The
Meuse-Argonne
Keith
Hippodrome Theatre
Hollenden Hotel
Lake Erie
Canada
H H Perry
U S Bureau Leader in Charge of Wounded Soldier Aid
LW Lambkin heads the federal vocational training board and travels to San Francisco to oversee programs aiding sick and wounded soldiers in that district, as reported by The Chronicle-Tategram Wait Ads Daily.
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U.S
LW. Lambkin
Federal Vocational Training Board
San Francisco
Dore
Chronicle-Tategram
Belden Woman Caroline Graham Dies at Home
Mrs. Caroline Harriet Graham, age 4, longtime Belden resident, died at her home after several weeks illness. She is survived by her husband and two sons. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 PM at the residence.
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Caroline Harriet Graham
Belden
Hayes Divorce Suit Sparks Legal Action in Norwalk
Norwalk, Sept 2. After forty one years of marriage Mrs Anna Hayes sues William H Hayes a wealthy Clarksfield farmer for divorce. Amos N Barnes of Homerville and Gladys Witbeck Watts wed at Greenwich during the Fifty fifth O V I reunion here Sept 16. Mrs EE Harter named chair
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Norwalk
Anna Hayes
William H. Hayes
Clarksfield
Amos N. Barnes
Homerville
Gladys Witbeck Watts
Man of Women Named to Inaugurate Political School
A notable figure with ties to women’s civic groups was chosen to lead the inauguration of a political school aimed at boosting women voters. The project plans to train participants in campaigning, policy analysis, and public participation.
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Republic
Obhlo Experiment Station
Erieco
Castalia
Berlin Heights
Huron
Perkina
Galion Erie
Chicago
New York
the Starr Piano Co
Broad St
Phonograph
Vom
Elyria Legion
Monroeville
Charles W Montgomery
Newark
Co. K
329Th Infantry
Amherst
Rubber Tire Clearing House
Troxei Bldg
Wash
L. W. Lambkin
Denewis
Elyria Belting & Machinery Co
Williams and
Buckeye Streets
National Shoe
W. Broad Elyria
National Shoe Store
Boy Scout Outing
Oxfords
West Broad Street
Wooster
Beecham
M. Lesnick Elyria Market & Storage Co
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