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General Category => The Good Old Days => Topic started by: W. Gray on May 11, 2017, 07:58:12 PM

Title: Union Center Militia?
Post by: W. Gray on May 11, 2017, 07:58:12 PM


Wichita Beacon, June 10, 1918
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According to another newspaper report, the the armed guards were formed because Elk County had seen several wheat fields set fire by what was attributed to as German agents.
Title: Re: Union Center Militia?
Post by: frawin on May 13, 2017, 08:43:47 AM
GREAT POST WALDO, GOTTA LOVE THOSE ELK COUNTY FARMERS. HOPE IT DOES NOT COME TO THAT AGAIN!!!!!!
ALL OF YOU GOOD PEOPLE IN ELK COUNTY HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!