A note from Milroy's son, Val, writing about things at home. He asks that if Milroy comes home, please bring Jasper. Mary also writes letting him know that she hasn't been well, but hopes to be back on her feet soon.
A ltter from Mary Milroy's brother, Valerius Armitage, to Milroy. Valerius writes of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and the state of things there. He also writes his reaction to a false news report that Milroy was killed in battle.
A draft-like letter, possibly meant for law enforcement or the newspaper. Milroy gives a description of Edward DeReu and his family as well as an explanation of Milroy's accusations against DeReu.
The Brainerd family home, pictured here, was completely destroyed by the tornado that swept through Porter on April 7, 1948. Trees were downed, and many buildings, including the town hall, school,and several homes, were damaged or destroyed....
Charlestown (Ind.); Grocery receipts; Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Company
The first item is a grocery receipt for Berry Turner from Ed. F. Conner dealer in groceries and provision in Charlestown, Indiana. The second item is an Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company receipt for a 100 lb box going to W Beatle in Martinsville,...
These are various receipts for E. A. Turner. These items are part of a larger collection of objects from the Turner Family Collection of Charlestown, Indiana.
These receipts are for Kid M. and Elisha Turner. These items are part of a larger collection of objects from the Turner Family Collection of Charlestown, Indiana.
This is a letter from Jack Turner to the editor of a newspaper. He is providing a gossip type story about boys hunting deer. He also says that school will be out in 15 days and two men have sold their coon hides. This item is part of a larger...
Correspondence; Charlestown (Ind.); Christmas tree
This letter is written by a sister to her brother. The last page of the letter is missing. She tells about getting caught in the rain and getting soaked to the bone. She paid a dollar to someone to take her brother's trunk to the railroad station...
This is a receipt for a two year subscription for The News and Democrat. This item is part of a larger collection of objects from the Turner Family Collection of Charlestown, Indiana.
Excelsior Grange No. 1193 of the Patrons of Husbandry (Charlestown, Ind.)
This is E. A. Turner's membership card for Patrons of Husbandry (P. of H.) Grange, which is an agricultural organization. This item is part of a larger collection of objects from the Turner Family Collection of Charlestown, Indiana.
'Twas Only Those Bright Eyes of Blue is a Waltz song with words by John Hamilton and music by Ella Guernsey. It is dedicated to Miss Mary Kelly of Henryville, Indiana. The copyright date is 1883.