Pioneer Citizen Passes Away Capt M S Towne Dies at Unionville Home
Capt Myron Smith Towne, longtime Unionville resident and Civil War veteran, died at his home December 10, 1918, aged 89 years 2 months 28 days. Born in Forest Lake, Pennsylvania, he served in the 143rd Pennsylvania and later the 45th U S Colored Troops, witnessing major battles and surrender at Appomattox. He held the office of Unionville mayor in 1881 and contributed to local development before retiring to his farm. Funeral set for Thursday at 3:00 PM at the Unionville cemetery with Rev. J F Wieght officiating.
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M. S. Towne
Myron Smith Towne
Forest Lake
Susquehanna County
Penn
Bing
John S
Rachel Warmer Towne
P . Duel
Kansas
Cdorum Fownes
Horace Greeley
Missouri
Kirksville
Unionville
Captain Towne
Putnam Couny
Empire House
M Towne
East Main Street
J Ryunt
Towne
Starrs
Fth
Public Square
Lee T Robison
Penneyvania
Army of the
Appomattox
Burney
Tee
Lee
Brownville
Texas
Maximilian
Winfrid Stt
John C Fremont
Lincoln
Sean Cole
Ind
Elgaheh Gawart
Centerville
Town
Myten
Hammord
Tom Prow
Ree JF
Nathan Lord
Promise City
Sven Sharp
R v W. JD Cater
Fo Ochurch
Sharm Ant
W. C. Batterson
Remembering George W Underwood A Unionville Bank Dedication
A 1929 Unionville Missouri bank memorial notes the loss of George W Underwood, longtime assistant cashier and business associate. The officers, directors, and community grieve, praising his loyalty, cheerful disposition, and service to Unionville Putnam County and the country. The notice names W H Holman president and officers G E McCutchen and J L P Daves as vice presidents.
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Jehovah
George W. Underwood
Pas
W.O
Unionville
Putnam County
W. Undlewood
George
George Underwood
Anionville
Missouri
Farmers Bank OF Unionville
W H Holman Presdent
L K McCutchen
Cahier G E McCutchen
JL P Daves
Dr Fretwell Passes After Illness in San Jose
Dr W J Fretwell a respected physician and active fraternal member dies after a brief illness in San Jose Cal. Survived by his widow Lena Bell Fretwell of San Jose and his parents Mary and Silas Fretwell of the same city and by Sgt First Class Donald Fretwell of Kelly Field San Antonio. Fraternal societies praised his kindness and service. He had been physician for the officers training camp at the University of Santa Clara.
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Promse
Fretwell
W J Fretwell
Masonic Fraternity
Knights Templar
Frternal Order of Eagles
Foresters of America
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fraternal
Order of Stargs
University of Santa Clara
Lena Bell
Letter Home From Hobart Barnhouse During World War I
A postcard dated October 10 1918 from Hobart Barnhouse in France to his mother describes arrival in France in good health. He notes cooler weather and a rough voyage yet calm seas, hopes to return home soon and be discharged, and urges his family to stay well while he keeps himself safe aboard ship.
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France
O. K
Hobart Barnhouse
Practical Christmas Gift Guide From Local Store
The store presents a practical Christmas gift list avoiding toys and trifles. It highlights select popular items for Father, Mother and others as a shopping guide to ease decision making and prevent gift dilemma.
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Father
Christmas Gift Guide From A Past Era
A long promotional list suggests practical and luxurious gifts for mothers and boys, including table linen, silk garments, furs, coats, dresses, shoes, hosiery, suit accessories, traveling bags, and personal items. The tone emphasizes value, suitability, and wide selection for holiday shopping.
What to Give Sister Holiday Gift Suggestions
A catalog style note suggests practical yet stylish gifts for big sisters and elders, listing furs, coats, dresses, slippers, bags, hosiery, gloves, hats, and keepsakes. It emphasizes useful keepsakes and modest prices, with specific ideas for Grandmother and Grandfather including robes and apparel.
Give Him House Slippers He'll Enjoy Em
Advertises a range of home slippers from Romeo to Juliet styles in various colors and sizes. Claims slippers provide year round comfort and practical gift value, urging readers to view the assortment now.
War Ends Then Homebound Wish From a Soldier Brother
Dear sister and brother write from November 30 1918 near the end of the war. James EB Hogg says he hopes to be home by Christmas though unsure. He reports measles quarantine and poor ration meals while awaiting discharge, longing for home cooking and a warm welcome.
Weather and social notes from Rosewood column
The column notes unseasonably warm December weather. It mentions the John Vestal family ill with flu. Fifteen guests enjoyed dinner Sunday at the E. L. Medlin home. M. F. Jones and Billy Stewart visited Mrs. Ed Hawking and family.
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John Vestal
E. L. Medlin
M. F. Jones
Billy Stewart
Ed Hawking
Willis King Family Hosts Sunday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Willis King hosted a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs M F. Okie King attended church and then traveled to St Joseph for street car conductor work. A doctor was called to Steve Ratliff’s home for an ill child. Mic Ethel Robison and the children visited Fred Armstrong’s family. L T Kelley and family from Panville stayed Monday night with son Jimery and his wife.
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Willis King
M. F
Okie King
St. Joseph
Dctor
Steve Ratliff
Mic Ethel Robison
Fred Armstrong
L. T Kelley
Panville
Jimery
Shady Lane Notes On Local Steps And Visits
The doctor visited W. A. Haine on Saturday. Mt Vernon school closed again due to flu. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lipp spent Sunday with R. E. Culler at home. L. Skipper lost a valuable horse last night. Miss Neva Todd visited her sister. Mrs. D. E. Frazier and Melvin Fish family attended services and burial events at the end of the week. Will Worth had fodder shredded last week. Ervin Valentine and family visited James Hendrix on Sunday. D. E. Frazier family and Miss Marietta Culler enjoyed Sunday with relatives.
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W. A. Haine
Mt. Verno
J. E. Lipp
R. E Culler
L. Skipper
Neva Todd
D. E. Frazier
Ervin Valentine
James Hendrix
Marietta Culler
Sunday Visits Reported Across Local Community
Lee Todd home and Mr and Mrs Evert Hamilton visited Sunday with MJ. L Skipper and family. Chaenes Hibbs and family were guests of Mr and Mrs W A Hainley. Jett Clapper and family Sundayed at the Elisha Dickson home in Unionville. Dr Gray was called to see Miss Maggie Noland. Dick Blanchard and family spent Sunday at the W T Christian home.
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Lee Todd
Evert Hamilton
MJ. L. Skipper
Chaenes Hibbs
W. A. Hainley
Jett Clapper
Elisha Dickson
Unionville
Dr. Gray
Maggie Noland
Dick Blanchard
W. T. Christian
Local Notes From Smoky Hollow And Nearby Towns
A. Leo hauled coal for C. N. Stockton last week. D. W. Carter and J. H. Hill delivered pokey at Elko last Friday. Asa Barnes delivered turkeys at Elko Saturday. Orville Burns was a Unionville caller Saturday. Ruth Lewis returned from Des Moines Iowa Saturday. Tom Anders sawed wood for Henry Starnes last Monday. Johnny helped Orville Burns butcher Tuesday. J. H. Hill called at Net Lewis tote Wonton Wednesday. Teee Hade Burns passed through the neighborhood Thursday morning.
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Smoky Hollow
A. Leo
C. N. Stockton
D. W. Carter
J. H. Hill
Elko
Asa Barnes
Orville Burns
Unionville
Ruth Lewis
Des Moines
Iowa
Tom Anders
Henry Starnes
D. W. Cater Pace
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Fretwest
James EB. Hogg
Rosewood
Shady Lane
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