Civil War Veterans Passsing
The G A R ranks thin as veterans pass away. Albert Taylor a local post member died last week at 87 88 and was buried. He served under General Ulysses Grant then farmed and was well known in this area. Wellington saw the funeral of Salonas A Williams former State G A R commander. He lived in the county most his life and helped many groups. He handed Lincoln pennies to children and came from a family with a proud military past. The Civil War heroes are fading, time takes its toll and our heritage endures.
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Albert Taylor
A. 8. Grant
Wellington
Salonas
A. Williams
Lincoln
Williams
Retired Teacher Myrtle Halliwill Hailed By Community
The city celebrates the retirement of Myrtle E Halliwill residing at 1101 Lake Avenue after almost forty years in education. For thirty years she served as teacher and principal at Jefferson School guiding hundreds who later shaped community life. Readers note her lasting impact and wish her happiness in retirement.
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Myrtle E. Halliwill
Lake Avenue
Jefferson School
Lundreds
Detroit Newsboy Detains Counterfeit Suspect Inspires City
Edwin Cieslak a 15 year old Detroit newsboy alerted police after receiving a bad quarter from a counterfeit ring member. He agreed to identify the man next day, aiding arrests at the suspect's home. The boy, captain of his baseball team, is praised for quick thinking and civic duty.
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Edwin Cieslak
Detroit
Edwin
College of Hard Knocks
One Thing a Man Learns Might Is To Let Wife Have Say
A collage of quips and vignettes notes gender roles and social mores. It includes a fashion description of McIntyre, jokes about flappers, a short theater scene, and reflections on aging, gray hair, and the going of men in clubs. The piece contrasts old and new ideas with humor and aphorisms from a 1920s era.
Anniversaries: Lafayette Dalton Beesher Galt Bicknell Hackett
Today marks birthdays of Lafayette, Dalton, Beesher, Galt, Bicknell, and Hackett. Lafayette fought with Washington in the War of Independence. Dalton formulated atomic theory. Beesher educated reformer and author. Galt Canadian statesman. Bicknell Rhode Island educator and NC Edu founder. Hackett actor born in Canada. Died dates listed with each name.
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Marquis de Lafayette
John Dalton
Catherine Esther Beesher
Long Island
N. Y
Elmira
Alexander T. Galt
Thomas W. Bicknell
Rhode Island
National Council of Education
Barrington
R. I
Providence
James K. Hackett
America
Canada
France
Mayflower voyage and pivotal 1901 assassination note
Today in history recalls 1620 Mayflower departure for the New World and the 1901 shooting of President McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. It also notes the 1914 start of the Battle of the Marne.
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New World
President McKinley
Buffalo
Birthdays for notable figures announced today
Jane Addams of Chicago social worker born in Cedarville Illinois 73 years ago. U S Senator John B Kendrick of Wyoming born in Cherokee county Texas 75 years ago. William B Greeley former U S Chief Forester born Oswego New York 53 years ago. Boardman Robinson New York cartoonist and painter born Somerset Nova Scotia 56 years ago.
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Jane Addams
Chicago
Cedarville
Ill
U. S
John B. Kendrick
Wyoming
Cherokee County
Tex
William B. Greeley
Oswego
N. Y
Boardman. Robinson
New York
Somerset
N. S
Eminent Americans Born in Various States
Detroit engineer Howard B Coffin is listed among the country's eminent men born in West Milton Ohio 59 years ago. Arthur Train New York City lawyer and novelist born in Boston 57 years ago. Henry Seidel Canby New York editor and author born Wilmington Delaware 54 years ago. Katherine N Burt novelist born Fishkill on Hudson New York 50 years ago. John Powell Virginia pianist and composer born Richmond Virginia 50 years ago.
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Howard B. Coffin
Detroit
West Milton
Ohio
Arthur Train
New York City
Boston
Henry Seidel Canby
New York
Birth Day Traits Promise Joyous Nature And Poetic Leanings
A fragment proclaims those born this day have a cheerful disposition and a courteous character with influence. It notes fortuitous life, lofty ideas, and a tilt toward music and poetry, while warning of possible heritage loss beyond their control.
Dry agents chase blonde at Crawford County
Opie Vaughn, 19, described as blonde and pretty, led federal dry agents on a pursuit in Crawford County Georgia. She was captured after arriving at a still and charged with making whiskey while instructing a Black man on the craft. She stated she hated whiskey but needed to support her mother and sisters.
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Atlanta
Opie Vaughn
Crawford County
Miss Vaughn
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E Chronicle-Telegram
Bureau of
Bacond Street
Elyria
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Companys
J. Clare George
City
Titororam
Avery Evésing
Lorain
John W. Cullen
Shicago
Michigan Ave
General Motors
Eir
L. A. Examiner
McIintyre
Weill
Annis Laurie
University of Hard Knocks
Ralph Parlette
Coleman Coz
Mother Hubbard
Sallys
Smith
Glass House
Fort Worth
H. H. Cotton Pratt
Keller
Tarrant County
Pratt
Gladys Parmely
West
Eric the Red
Harland Frazer
North
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Lucky Sarike
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