Falcon Island Reappears After Concentrated Ocean Action
Falcon Island, born of a volcanic eruption in 1885 near the Tonga group, has risen about 16 feet above sea level after disappearing in 1899. Consul General of France in the Tonga group reports Commander Ravenhill of the Porpoise observed the reemergence. The island, barren and embered with ash, had been lost to waves for 14 years and could vanish again with new eruptions.
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Pacific
Falcon Island
Europe
Falgon Island
Vossion
France
Tonga
Commandant Ravenhill
Porpoise
Tle
J. J. Lister
Tonga Group
Tofooa
New York Sun
Providence Steamboat Providence Lays At Lonsdale Wharf
The Providence once flagship of Fisk's fleet lies stripped of ornaments at the Lonsdale wharf. Once a grand and commodious steamer, she now awaits dereliction as rats inhabit her decks and rot begins, a casualty of faster modern floating hotels on the sound.
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The
Providence Journal
Providence
Fisk
Queens of the Sound
Lonsdale Wharf
Long Island
Connecticut
Best Debaters In Congress
The article praises Senate debaters Chandler of New Hampshire and Spooner of Wisconsin. It notes Chandler is keener and more caustic while Spooner excels in surprises. both are described as undefeated in temper and effective at exposing weak points. It also names House debaters Cannon of Maine and Moody of Massachusetts.
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Congress
Senate
Ainslee
Chandler
New Hampshire
Spooner
Wisconsin
Cannon
Mlingis
Moody
Massachusetts
Spring Fashion Promises Fresh Goods at Our Counter
A local shop announces the arrival of new dress goods trimmings and notions for spring. The note highlights early purchases and daily assortments, inviting shoppers to visit for a one week sale beginning Monday the 18th.
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Big Frank
Rain Languishes as Farmers Long for Water
Edge Texas notes farmers short of rain and busy with work while residents report illnesses improving. Visits include Mrs Seale near Benchley, Miss Maude Leathers staying with her, and Mr John Landers traveling to Bell counties. Community priest Loftis preached at Liberty Free Baptist. Correspondent invites further local news for Eagle readers.
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Texas
Wallace
Maude Leathers
Seale
Benchley
Miss Leathers
R. Nash
Orr
Macy
John Landers
Bell
Ed Payne
Sally Murphy
Emma Orr
Bethel
Brother Loftis
Liberty Free Baptist Church
Eagle
News Boy
Fickey Texas March 18 Social and Local Visits
Fickey Texas records a quiet week with visits from Will Martin Sam Holden Benbow J K Presnal Willis Reynolds of Cottonwood and others Alex Carroll Will Cheatham. Mrs Moore and Mrs Tilly Moore with child visited Monday. The group traveled to Cedar Creek for a day of fishing and several locals joined Ebenezer singing.
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Fickey
Texas
Battle School House Highlights Community Activity
March winds bring healthful notes as families and neighbors visit Bryan Wellborn Minter Springs and each other. Citizens like Mrs J P Athens and Sallie Mrs T J Jones and many others attend church Sunday school and social events.
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Battle School House
Cottonwood Community News Highlights March Weather Debates and Visits
Health remains good as farmers hope for rain. Mrs. Georgia Locke was ill last week. Tobe Tobias visited Friday. A Saturday night debate drew attendees from Edge Kurten Tabor Wixon Wesson and Alexandria Misses Ella Pearl Kurten visited Annie Locke. Fred Zimmerman visited Bryan relatives over the weekend. Nora and Lou Thomas were mentioned guests.
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Cottonwood
Texas
Georgia Locke
Tobe Tobias
Edge
Kurten
Tabor
Wixon, Wesson
Alexandria
Ella
Pearl Kurten
Annie Locke
Fred Zimmerman
Bryan
Nora
Lou Thomas
Cross News Briefs Keep The Community Informed
A spring rain aided the Cross area this morning improving health conditions. Rev. Wood conducted services at Cross on Saturday and Sunday. A musical at Mr. R P Isbell's last Saturday night drew praise. W G C Outlaw J A Isbell left for Bryan. Miss Vesta Hoge of Pankey has been ill but is improving. Clouds cleared and sunshine returned, bringing gratitude.
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Sol
Weather and social notes from Reliance March update
Mrs Hicks and children have been sick since the last letter. Preaching at Gra Burr drew a large crowd. Farmers need rain for corn while many are planting cotton. Visitors include Mrs Kurten and daughter, Mrs Winnie Newcomb, Miss Wilson of Cottonwood. Several men went fishing and a hunting party killed twenty eight squirrels. A musical examination is planned at Mr Dave Hollagin.
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Jos’ Hicks
Gra Burr
Kurten
R. Newco
Winnie Newcomb
Rance
Fiie
Bryan
Miss Wilson
Cottonwood
B Rance
Jesse
John
Ab Ncomb
Joe
Jim Lloyd
Burpo Smith
Ra Jones
Dave Hollagin
Ollie Buackhaults
Burr
Ida Litsey
Massey
Debate at Cottonwood on Be that Nature More Be than Art
The Cottonwood church hosted a debate last Saturday with residents from nearby communities attending. Prof. J. C. argued for the affirmative and Prof. Palmer for the negative on the topic Be that Nature 18 more Be than Art. No decision was reached and the next debate is set for Saturday night March 30 on the resolution that more honor be given to Washington Lee.
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Tonwood
Cottor
Commi
J. C
Palmer
Washington Lee
Harvey Texas Rain Adds to Weekend Weather Report
Harvey Texas reports more rain is needed. Rev 8 R McClun held regular Sunday appointment. Several couples and girls attended Brightlight Sunday afternoon. Mr Will Benson and Miss Mamie Todd visited in Prairie Saturday and Grimes County. Mrs Hattie Pate spent Saturday night with Mr Dyess family.
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Harvey
Texas
R. McClun
Brightlight
Will Benson
Mamie Todd
Prairie
Grimes County
Hattie Pate
Dyess
Fami
Local Social Gatherings In Harvey Texas This Saturday
Community notes from Harvey Texas show Miss Pearl G Jones and Miss Winnie B meeting with Miss Maggie Wilson and Mrs. A P T Saturday night on Rock Prairie. Guests included Mr. Sam Pate and Ly Griffin at Ai McClung's home with Mrs. Martha Holland joining later.
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Harvey
Texas
Maeral
Our Boys and Holligan School Hall
Pearl G Jones
Winnie
Rock Prairie
Maggie Wilso
Sam Pate
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Gorrespondenge
Rose Elliott
Chas, Brown and
Mrs. Brown
Battle School
J. P. Athens
Miss Sallie
T. J. Jones
E. P. Gentry
Wellborn
J. C. Athens
Velna Jones
Jennie Graham
L. F. Battle
B. E. Gentry
S. W. Gentry
J. C. Atkins
Percy Wade
Tom Pierce
L. Battle
Charley Battle
Minter Springs
Joe Atkins
Horace Battle
F. J. Jones
Cross
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