Letter from Amos Hart on Philippine service and battle report
Amos Hart writes from Carragan May 2 1900 to Morne describing health and conditions overseas. He recalls the Hospital boat Relief transporting wounded to Manila and recounts a five day battle at Cetubig where 31 men of Co H 43d US engaged 500 insurgents. He praisesLieut Sweenie and Captain Day with the 2nd battalion HQ and notes the 43d’s ongoing fights and support from Manila and Samar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carragan
P. I
Morne
States
Fist Reserve
Manila
Philippines
Co. H 48d
U.S
Lieut
Sweenie
Co. H
Leutenant
Cetubig
Ahukie
Tie
Ieader
43D
Luzon
Samar
Jessie
2Nd Battallion
Captain Day
Wilson
the Bowery
New York
Summer Outings booklet and river shore pictures
Summer Outings offers a pamphlet on the Nickle Pirate Road showing south shore Lake Erie and Chautauqua highlights. Request the free booklet by writing B F Horner General Passenger Agent Cleveland 1016. Cycling ups and downs. Banner Salve heals cuts and burns quickly, by J D Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle Pirate Road
Lake Erie
Chautauqua
B. F. Horner
Gen. Pass. Agt
Cleveland
J.D. Ewing
Center of Population in U S Census Through 1900
The article traces the center of population from 1790 to 1900, noting a westward drift from Maryland toward Indiana. It details mileages, shifts south and north, and ties movements to territorial growth, with the 100 year total shift about 505 miles and a latitude variation under half a degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insular
Baltimore
Washington
Louisiana Territory
Woodstock
Virginia
Mississip
Alabama
Georgia
Moorefield
West Virginia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Clarksburg
Texas
Parkersburg
Chillicothe
Ohio
Cincinnati
Indiana
Maryland
Paris Letter Highlights Oil Exhibit and Corn Dishes
Postmaster Newhard relays Robert Rowe in Paris describing an Igggi Standard Oil Company exhibit with samples from every oil county including Dow well No. 1 from Wyandot. He notes a Buckeye Supply Co rig in operation and remarks on French corn dishes and a fritter machine idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhard
Robert Rowe
Paris
Igggi Standard Oil Company
Frank Frederick
Wyandot
Dow
Dow Well No
Frederick Bros
Buckeye Supply Company
Eiffel
States
Harvey Slemmer
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Bright's Disease
An outdoor advertisement urges neglect of back ache or signs of kidney trouble. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a sure remedy for Bright's disease, diabetes, gravel, attributed to J. D. Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Gravel
J. D. Ewing
City Council approves funding and sidewalk repairs
City Council met in regular session led by the mayor with clerks and eight councilors present. Bills were allowed for bids, labor, pumps, taps, and station telephones. an appropriation of 45 was granted for Fire Department delegates, and sidewalk repairs were ordered at multiple properties with costs charged to the tax duplicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Hart
McGuire
Perkins
Leaman
Ryder
Chesebrough
Carey Times
Albert Ritter
Nenshoe
Charles Carr
Sevdise
The
National Supply ‘Co
Idee
Robert Drake
Hare
Abel
James Bitter
Carey Electric Telephone Co
Smith’s
Hook's
A.J. Raymond
Marlon Barr
Usdaa Teter Gaead Ms
W. Ih
Lytle
Albert
F. C. Gibbs
Napoleon
Treasury
D.S. Kurtz
North Street
Council
Porch Social Sees Traveler's Club Elect Officers
The Traveler's Club hosts a porch party for members with flowers lamps and carrom games. W. J. Newhard serves as president with Miss Alice Bixby as vice president and Mrs. E B Kurtz as secretary. Guests include Mr. and Mrs L G Thrall of Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Newhard
Traveler's Club
W. J. Newhard
Alice Bixby
E. B. Kurtz
L. G. Thrall
Toledo
Farms for Sale Near Carey and Adrian with Varied Acreage
Farms of 20 to 300 acres offered for sale near Carey Adrian New Reigel and Tittin. Prices range from 60 to 335 per acre. Inquiries directed to W M Presler Adrian Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Adrian
New Reigel
Tittin
W. M. Presler
lOnio
Young Carey Lad Robert Rowe Trek to Paris
A letter from Paris follows Robert Rowe a seventeen year old Carey lad who left Buffalo for New York London Paris while working his way across continents. He endured poverty pawned clothes and hard labor before securing a post at the U S exposition grounds. He notes language biases and the American flag changing French reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rowe
Paris
Carey
Haines & Kear
Buffalo
Harry Haines
New York
Walter Payne
Walter
London
U. S
Exposition Grounds
Peck
Robert
Pioneer Mother Wonder Dies at 77 in Ohio
Nancy Wonder nee Henney of Wyandot County born January 17 1824 near West Salem Ohio died June 6 Adrian aged 77 years 6 months 18 days She was married May 22 1846 to George Wonder who died about three years ago Their 12 children include four sons and eight daughters Three sons and three daughters preceded her to the home above Her home was a center for ministers and Christians Her last words were praise and hope May the Lord comfort the bereaved A FRIEND
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Wonder
Henney
West Salem
Wayne County
Ohio
Adrian
Mother Wonder
George Wonder
Wonder
Wyandot County
Carey
Death of John Lime in Upper Sandusky in 19th century era
John Lime died at his home in Upper Sandusky last Sunday morning after a long life begun in Richland county on August 16, 1842. He moved to this county with his parents in 1855 and later served in Co. D of the 144th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War. He was ill from Saturday evening and his funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lime
Upper Sandusky
Mr. Lime
Richland County
Flo
David Straw
Co. D
Hocking Valley Excursion to Boys' Industrial School at Lancaster
On Wednesday June 27 the Hocking Valley railroad runs an excursion from Carey to the Boys' Industrial School near Lancaster. Departure is 6:55 a m with round trip fare set at $1.50 and half fare for children under 12. This marks the annual outing of the United Brethren churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Railroad
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
Carey
Unitted Brethren
For Sale or Trade Property on North Vance Street
For sale or trade notice stating residence property on North Vance Street. Contact H. P Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poperty
North Vance Street
H. P Hook
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Savidge
G. ‘A. Savidge & Co
North
Baltimore, O
Jackson
Carey Flouring Mill
Main St
Big Four Railroad
Ja, G. Ahlefeld, Pres
W. M. Cooney
SEC
Kenton
Driving Club
Lima
Mansfield
Ago
Eric R. R
Papi
Amos Hart
City Council
Traveler
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