How He Got Away From Morro Castle
In a 1909 interview a former prisoner recalls being captured during the Spanish American War and escaping by exploiting a jailer’s gambling habit. He teaches the man to gamble with loaded dice, then uses a forged check to secure freedom and returns to camp, while the pursuing captain ends up captured among other prisoners.
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Nevin
Morro Castle
Campanoni
States
Local Notes Mention Illnesses and Incoming Rumors
OSGoop community page reports Mrs Shanks remains very ill with Miss Fulton nursing her. Ada Day from Madison Business College ill and expected home soon. The Hoovers travel to Harrison Ohio for holidays with relatives. Beckman called to Anderson by illness of brother. Noyes knee injury improving. M B Ladies Bazaar deemed a success socially and financially. Various residents plus visitors noted including Ora Roberts in from Cincinnati and family moves by Ingsley from North Vernon. Teachers institute well attended. Freeman Gloyds attend funeral at Hopewell. Several illnesses noted including grip and consumption. Wedding congratulations for John Dunbar and Miss Mertie Truitt. Bessie Hoyer and husband visiting Ballstown.
Local Notes and Advertisements Highlight Batesville
Local items list residents traveling to Cincinnati and Indianapolis for business and family visits. Reports include births, funerals, and several individuals attending events in nearby towns. A small notice mentions a twenty five dollar trespass fine at the fair grounds.
Local social notes list returns and visits across towns
Mrs Emma Connelley returns from a long visit in Indianapolis. Joseph G Wood of Stockholm Neb spends Saturday with N S Wood and wife. Mrs Etta Kissell visits Pleasant Hill this week. Chas Walter Kohlmier and Albert Grimes return from illness. Wm Coombs returns from Tennessee. Mrs Iona Stevens is quieter. Huron Brackley and wife visit Dover Kentucky, with his parents.
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Joseph G. Wood
Stockholm
Neb
N. S. Wood
Mrs. Etta Kissell
Pleasant Hill
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