Decorated Graves Remembered At Decoration Day Service
The community observes Decoration Day with ceremonies at Oak Grove cemetery. Veterans march from Amazon hall to Oak Grove park with a firing squad salute, a morning flower delivery by Ladies of the G A R, and an address planned by Jude M. Mastings. Rivter's band provides music as old soldiers recall Civil War memories and sacrifices.
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Iit Oak Grove
She G. A. 'Relrere
Amzonie Hall
Oak Grove
Captainy Evans
Oak Grove Park
Jude M
Rivter
Jewell
Grand Army of the
Two Slain in Kentucky Feud Escalates Desperate Battle
Central City Kentucky reports a deadly feud flare after a quarrel ends in gunfire. Police officers John Helman and Charles Woodburn are killed, Chief Woolen wounded, as an earlier shooting on April 23 left Counciman J. D. Wood and his brother Tom dead. The clash follows a dispute over discharge.
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Central City
Offrey
Counciman
J. D. Wood
Tom Wood
John Magvax
John Jenks
Walter Harwell
Tomn Cousellman Wood
John Helman
Charles Woodburn
Police
Woolen
Wowten
Heiman
Woodburn
Wonten
Negan
Sfootan
Afi Aelman
Transfer Denied Thaw To Stay At Mattsawan Hospital
Albany May 30 Harry Thaw will be returned to the Mattsawan State hospital and will not be transferred to another state insane hospital the state commission says supervision over the state insane system requires consent for any transfer Dr Albert W Ferris chairman notes Thaws condition remains unstable with possible outbreaks and no steps can be taken without the commission's approval
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Albany
N.Y
Harry Thaw
Mattsawan State Hospital
Albert W. Ferris
State Iunancy Commission
State Commission
Perrig
Tellias
Timcy ‘Commission
Feri Wis
Ticket Thief 18 Arrested in Large Rail Scar Scam
In Booth Bend on May 30 James Crawford confessed to be R A Gaver a noted ticket thief sought for two years by railroad detectives and the Railway Ticket Protective Bureau. Gaver’s operations spanned Maine to California and Michigan to Lautetang with accomplices stealing thousands in stolen tickets later sold to scalpers.
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Booth Bend
Jad
James
Crawford
R. A
Gaver
Teket Protective Bae
Resu
Mat
Maine
California
Michigan
Lautetang
Railway Employes Protest Warn of Lower Wages
In Maedin Nebraska May 30 representatives of organized railway men warned against wage cuts and freight schedule changes. FH Crosby and J B Wade said lower rates would prompt company stores at division points earning 30 percent using current Nebraska merchant prices. Also noted is a death: George M. Lentner age 101 of Highland Center, oldest man in Wapella County, survived by one daughter and many descendants. An effort is under way to block saloons in Columbus and Edingburg through remonstrance.
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Maedin
Neb
Railway Commission
Treightivates
FH. Crosby
J.B. Wade
Division ‘Pointe
Nebraska
Rowan Drew
Monytown
George M. Lentner
Kirkpatrick
Highland Center
Wapella
Delaware
Alice
Erandichid
Royal Blue Limited Plunges Off Embankment Near Garret
A Royal Blue Limited passenger train plunged over an embankment near Garret Pennsylvania on a clear Friday noon. Reports say many were killed or injured but exact figures are unknown. victims described as leaping from trucks and passengers crowding the platform in heat. A special train rushed doctors and nurses to the scene as the long line of ambulances assembled. The accident occurred on a sharp curve just after leaving Pittsburg bound for Washington. Local church notices follow the brief crisis update, outlining services and gatherings for the day.
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Duquésne
Lon
Pest
Pittsburg
Washington
Gallimore
Confolleville
Fe Sauthesbt
Plays grief stricken wife acts in Abby From Laven
Chicago May 40 Frankie Henderson wife of David Henderson, a noted producer, continues in the role of Arbella Clingstone in Abby From Laven after her husband’s death, using the performance to cope with grief. The scene includes a staged collapse and faltering laughter as the farce nears its end.
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Chicago
Frankie He Cata
David Henderson
Droducer
Arbella ‘Clingstone
Abby From
Laven
Oldest Inhabitants Church Service Recalled at Hawking Ground
An OCR fragment recalls a Mayville church event with a long parish history. The piece mentions a 48 year Washington Telegraph editorship, a procession, religious fervor, and a minister addressing the crowd amid chants and exclamations. The partial text references community memory and historic ties to the local church.
Oak Grove services honor Woodmen members in graves
Fragmentary notice describes graves of Woodmen members to be laid to rest at Oak Grave with services led by the Young Men's UNC band. It notes a procession and a decorated grave area, mentioning numbers and dates obliquely.
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St. Tah
UNC
John
Reprilemts of Redfont Taken Wolentiy PM After Bedford
An annual Methodist Episcopal banquet attendees were poisoned after the meal. Physicians identify a toxin as the likely cause with several named guests among those affected, including local church figures and guests.
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Ainoint
Redfont
Wolentiy
Bedford
Inv
S BB. Gtensor
Mra
J.B. Yowss
Deiat Lifisn Voris
Marga
Ot, Allen
Craigie Palmer
H Rapin Smith
Mre. Smith
Wrestler Signatures Record For June Show At Rink
Georga Stein and John Rice signed on for a wrestling meet at the Athens rink. Details suggest a June 17 date with tentative terms and participation confirmations.
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Georga Stein
Due Sthong Mba
John Rice
Wrestl
Hastings at Gumbige from damaged report
Fragmentary OCR reports a morning event at Hastings involving Elmer E. Hastings and a car accident. The text is garbled with misread names and scattered phrases about a parlor car and passengers, making specifics unclear.
Teachers Appointed in School Board Meeting
The board approved the year’s teacher appointments at a regular meeting. Mary Wright succeeds Oaborne as principal at Aurora. New hires include Miss Gsturb for Aurora, plus J. B. Gartha, Bugliah, and various grade and high school specialists.
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Pointmene of Teichers
R Medting
Ming Mary
Wright -Euecéeds
Miss Gsturb
Teach
Aurora
Diate
High Sea Hamlet
Avlen
Peindipal
Wance
Bagusa
Aso. Parkers
Matory
R. D. Wadaworth
Detenges
Anda Cy Jones
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Wilshington
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B. Sonfeder
Teewad Dal
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Mareh
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Kentucky
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Mary-Peek Mc-Kernan
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Port Arthur
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United ‘States Circuiti Court
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Hawking
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Gumbige
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Wolndt
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Mire
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Edna
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Benford
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Banford
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May
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