Harlan Miller Called By Death
William Harlan Miller aged from St Clair county Missouri died July 39 1919 at 47 years 10 months 19 days He married Ada Searfest on March 31 1918 and had a daughter Martha Louise He leaves a wife mother sister and brother with funeral at Farrville Church conducted by Rev S F Harter K P ritual at grave in Farrville cemetery
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William Harlan Miller
William
Sarah E. Miller
St. Clair County
Missouri
Ada Searfest
Hart
Order of the Knights of Pythias
van Buren
Martha Louise
Zell Miller
van Buren Township
Perry Neely
Gas City
Farrville
S. F. Harter
van Buren M. E
Farrville Cemetery
Burr Atkinson Named Postmaster at Van Buren
Burr Atkinson has been appointed postmaster at Van Buren. He has not yet received his commission but is expected within a few days. He scored well in the civil service exam last spring and has years of railroad mail clerk experience, making him well suited for the office.
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Burr Atkinson
van Buren
Atkinson
Walt Johnson
Oklahoma
Fernando Lee
Mr. Johnson
Dillon Sells Coal Business to Farmers Equity
J L Dillon has sold his coal business and goodwill to the Farmers Equity Exchange. The deal includes coal yards, office building, docks, and ongoing tomato weighing rights. Future coal orders are to be delivered to the Equity Elevator, with Dillon continuing to weigh tomatoes at the yard this year.
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J. L. Dillon
Farmers Equity Exchange
Dillon
Equity
Verl Doyle to Leave Germany for Home on July 18
Mr and Mrs Frank Doyle report a letter from their son Verl stating he would leave Germany on July 18. If plans hold, he is returning home to God's country. His friends await his arrival as Milton Camblin spent last Thursday in Chicago on business.
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Frank Doyle
Verl
Germany
God’s Country
Milton Camblin
Chicago
Local News From Landessville Hints At Quiet Harvest Season
Farmers in Landessville report harvest nearing end with poor wheat quality and light yields. Residents note local visits, a return to activity after injuries, and small town happenings including new verandas, travels to Indianapolis and Marion, and a baby born near the area. Local business, church cement work, and Sabbath School news round out the items.
Culver Military School notes from July 1919 homecoming
Dow L Richardson of Co. 7 at Culver Military School writes of Col Gignilliat's welcome home after three years of service, escorted by The Black Horse Troop and greeted by Admiral Ross. He mentions morning lake plunges, dances, moving pictures, jazz band, and friendships with cadets from many places, plus an arriving airplane over camp.
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Culver
Ind
Mr. DePoy
Gignilliat
Culver Military Academy
Black Horse
Admiral Ross
Naval
Major Yates
France
Argentina
Alabama
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Iowa
Ohio
Olinois
Kentucky
Kansas
Indiana
Proceeds Update on Delinquent Subscriptions Sale
The News Eagle announces selling overdue subscription accounts to the highest bidder after giving debtors a final chance to pay. Debtors may bid first on their own accounts, then other bidders compete, as the paper notes rising costs and price pressures.
National Accounting School Correspondence Course Offered
The National Accounting School advertises a correspondence course qualifying students for the Certified Public Accountant designation. For terms, write or contact William J. Korporal in Van Buren, Indiana.
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William J. Korporal
van Buren
Indiana
Elmer James Buys New Chevrolet Five Passenger Car
Elmer James purchases a new Chevrolet five passenger car from Smethurst Brothers, Warren, who hold the local agency for the territory.
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Elmer James
Smethurst Brothers
Warren
Discontinued Union Suits Spark Montpelier Sale Ad
The Montpelier Herald notes a retail ad promising cut price union suits marked as discontinued. The query asks who would buy such a suit, implying a buyer interest sparked by the sale.
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Montpelier Herald
Mrs E B Kern In Marion On Monday
Mrs E B Kern was in Marion on Monday visiting acquaintances and conducting routine affairs during a quiet local day.
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E. B. Kern
Marion
Ora Lamm Leads Wheat Yield in Rock Creek Township
The Bluffton Banner reports in Rock Creek Township Ora Lamm won with 28 bushels per acre on 10.75 acres at 60 test, earning 2.11 dollars per bushel. Howard Gilbert yielded 13.5 bushels per acre on 14 acres at 56 test, earning 2.05. Jacob Meyer claimed 17 bushels per acre from 35 bushels potential. Henry Schlangenhaus produced 25 bushels per acre from 15 acres at 59 test, while Otto Strohm earned 15 bushels per acre from 10 acres with good quality wheat.
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Ora Lamm
Rockcreek
Ora
Howard Gilbert
Mr. Lamm
Jacob Meyer
Henry Schlangenhaus
Blufften
Otto Strohm
Bluffton Banner
The Drunkard's Twenty Third Psalm Satirical Poem
A satirical verse from Herald of Light mocks alcohol as a destructive force. The piece rewrites Psalm 23 with references to King Alcohol, delirium tremens, poverty, and hellish imagery to criticize drinking and its social harm.
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Alcohol
Satan
Noble Riley Returns From Overseas
Noble Riley came home Sunday afternoon after months abroad. A telegraphic message said he would reach Marion at three o clock and he was met by his family there. He appears well after a stay in a French hospital for an operation before his return and is meeting his first child born since his departure.
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Noble Riley
Marion
Noble
States
Large German shells on display at Woodard and Fornshell
Large German shells shipped back from France by Mrs. Fornshells sister, a Red Cross nurse, are displayed at Woodard and Fornshells office. The largest shell appears to hold about half a peck and would be dangerous to be near when discharged.
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France
Woodard & Fornshell
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Harlan Miller
Farmers Equity
Verl Doyle
Landessville
Thomas Stoker, Jr
S. N. Wighsmith
Ulinois
E. O. Creviston
Jenna Zink
Portland
Iey Burk
Willie Knight
P. S. Murphy
Enoch Stout
Pete
Joseph Dickey
Indianapolis
John Hodson
Robert Humes
Arthur Nye
Dr. Daughtrey
Florida
Polk Huff
Corda Zuck
Landers
Eva Creviston
Union City
Wave Allen
O. K
Henry Knight
News- Eagle
Frank Jacobs
Newport. News
O. H. Hiddle
J. W. Hodson
Arkansas
Sam Sutton
Wm. Endsley
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dunkard Brethren
Dow Richardson
Culver Academy
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Culver Military School
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News-Eagle
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