John Sylvester Myers, 102 years old, walked from his home at
Lime Ridge to Bloomsburg, Pa., to address a meeting of the Bloomsburg post of
the American Legion. Myers told how he tried to get into service during the
World war, but was rejected because he was “above the draft age.” The
centenarian told an interesting story of his life. He had served in the Mexican
and Civil wars, and was rejected from service during the Spanish-American war
because of his age. He has also served in the navy. He has been married three
times, his last marriage being at the age of 92. “I feel just as good as I ever
did,” declared the veteran.
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