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Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs - June 13, 1918 - Flags on front

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs telling William that Henry received his letter and tobacco for his birthday. Henry also describes receiving his new gun that weighed 11 pounds. There are flags and a verse on the front of this…

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs - June 11, 1918

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated June 11, 1918. Henry is asking William why he has not answered his letter. The front of the postcard has flags upon it as well as a poem.

Station Maps - Lands, Tracks, and Structures - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

These are station maps showing the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR tracks in and near the Wabash yards and roundhouse just north of E. Eldorado St. The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR was operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad…

Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

This map shows the right of way and track of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR along State Road 36 through the lands of Samuel M.C. Davis, Henry W. Davis, John S. Kiser, Allen Travis, N.L Prather, James Millikin, and Ambrose Greenfield.…

Postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs, April 25, 1918, $5000.00 insurance policy information

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This is a post card from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs letting him know that Henry has taken out a $5000.00 insurance policy and that William is the beneficiary. He also states that Johnny has not taken out an insurance policy yet and that they have…

Postcard to William Hibbs - August 18, 1918 - Fort Hunt

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs letting William Hibbs know their new address, dated August 18, 1918. It is 1st C. C.A.C. Potomac Park, Washington D.C. On the front of the postcard is a picture of the Washington Monument and the United States…

Ralph O. Conklin

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Photograph of Ralph O. Conklin (b. 2/4/1978, d. 1/1/1955). He was the son of Amos Conklin, and the co-owner of the old Conklin Bakery Co., where he pioneered the manufacture of pre-sliced bread in 1929. Conklin was a member of the First Methodist…

Postcard - Hotel Orlando - Decatur IL - July 23, 1918

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This is a postcard from Henry Hibbs to William Hibbs dated July 23, 1918. It shows a picture of the Hotel Orlando in Decatur IL, The card is going to William in Athens, IL. Henry says they arrived safe and sound.