Guique Guide-Other Topics of Interest in Washington
An 1900 Washington sketch recalls a stroll near the Capitol. The narrator discusses the Library, its vast interior, and a conductor who guides readers. Personal anecdotes weave in tales of Young Hickerson, Miss Pierce, a diphtheria exposure, marriage, quarrel, and a brief glimpse of civic life in the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Indiana
Securia
Pier Ae
Hickerson
Cubs
Washington
Miss Pierce
Mr. Hickerson
Fredericaburg
Virginia
Maryhouse
Pioneer Wheat Harvest Tale From Linville Ferguson Memoir
In 1833 Linville Ferguson recalls his youth in Wayne County as a 17 year old joining 16 harvest hands to reap 16 acres of grain for his father. The group, working since dawn with sickles, stored the wheat in one day as wages ran about 90 cents daily. Mrs. Kate Swafford, kin of Ferguson, recalls these pioneer times near Milton and Benson's Station.
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Kate Swafford
Pinkney Ferguson
Linville Ferguson
Milton
Couzier
Swafford
Benson’s Station
Wayne County
Ble
Mroe
Ferguson
Swatford
Letter List Details Hidden in Brief Local Notice
Fragmentary text mentions names such as Legare and Frank with Carrieon and a vague ad reference. Reads like a damaged local notice or personal letter list with unclear context or actions.
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Legare
Frank
Carrieon
U S Policy in China Stated Amid Diplomatic Strife
Statement asserts troops to stay in China until negotiations advance and order is restored under imperial authority. It outlines competing powers aims, indemnity expectations, and U S plan to confer with other powers on responsibility and preventive measures after stability returns.
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Tt Ie
China
United States
Couger
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Tien-tsin
P King
England
India
Rvasta
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
F.L. Saupers
Connersville High School poised for new era and growth
The Courier notes rising interest in Connersville High School with more county students, expanded Oratorical Association activities, a self run school journal, weekly lectures by 36 local leaders, and plans for a new building to meet demand. The piece urges continued attendance and education beyond lower grades to achieve greater success.
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Vor
Courier
Connersville
Oratorical
Senate
Echoo
Manlove Reunion Set for Rushville Pair Grounds
The Manlove reunions occur at Rushville Pair Grounds on Saturday September 1 with a fine program and expected large attendance. About 140 percent of the local population is anticipated to participate, with prominent county residents in attendance and taking part in the programme.
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Manlove
Rushville Pair Grounds
Court of Independent Order of Ones Organised in Connersville
A Court of Independent Order of Ones was organized on the 38th with Supreme Organizer Robert Wok. In under two weeks a charter list of 35 members was secured from representative citizens of Connersville. The elected officers include Deputy Gaff Payas clan near La Est Ckenste C. R. gL P.O. B., A. Tabor, V.O. Fi Wheeler, Hughes, Roscoe Tucker Treasurer, W. Klein Orator Mart Revere, J. C. Chae Brockman Organist, Cooley, W. G. Lowe, J. Morris, Hadm Bubrie Trustee, John Jan Wett, Mart Meyers.
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Court of Independent Order
Robert Wok
Leon
Connersville
T. Jea
Atewlss
Dely
Gaff
Paya Clan
la Est
Ckenste
C. R
Gl. P.O. B
BE. A
Fi Wheeler
E Hughes
Roscoe Tucker
W. ©. Klein
Mart Revere
J. C. Chae Brockman
Cooley
G. G. Lowe
Ard
J. O. Morris
Y Hadm. Bubrie
Trus Jobn Jan Wett
Mart Meyers
Fayette county boy in the Philippines writes of combat and travel
Teano M Spears of Fayette county describes his experiences fighting insurgents in the Philippines. He details bush whacking tactics, patrols in the mountains, and the risk from native marksmen while serving with his company. He recalls a visit to Manila bay area and Cavite with notes on old Spanish sites and prisons.
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Teano M. Spears
Fayette County
Phil Pince
Speara
Mauilla
Cavite
Manilla
Danger of Crisis as Powers Divide China Fate Rumors Grow
The article warns of dangerous tensions among great powers over China. It cites rumors of a collusion among Japan Russia and Germany to exclude the United States and England from the final settlement. It urges civilized nations to avoid a crisis surpassing earlier events.
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Japan
Rueela
Germany
United States
Feglind
China
Fayette County Teachers Institute Opens With Noted Lectures
The Fayette County Teachers Institute met August 27, 1900 in the county court room with about 70 educators. Rev. Geo Darsie led opening exercises emphasizing Christ as the ideal teacher. Lectures covered English literature, Froebel reform ideas, primary language work, and the value of literature in education, with notable speakers including Emma Mont McRae Anna King'smith and Prof George F Bass among others.
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Fayette County
Teachers’ Institute
Geo. Darsie
Christ
Reese
Jessie Manlove
Emma Mont McRae
Purdue University
Anna Kingensmith
Ft. Wayne
McRea
Miss Kingensmith
George F. Bass
Indianapolia
Froebel
Chas. Dickens
George Jr
Ithica
New York
Roycrofter
Rural mail route eyed for Harrison Township
John P. Nelson of Hawk Inn plans a free rural mail route via Harrison Township after gathering petitioners for a Post Office hearing. Special Agent and Pal Payne reviewed the proposal and likely will implement the system with Hamlin Risk as carrier and Jesse Reyneolds as substitute, aiming for a September start. objections come from those not on the delivery side.
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John P. Nelson
Hawkine
Harrison Township
Pal Payne
Hamlin Risk
Jesse Reyne Olds
P. Nelson
Karricon Towne
McFarlan Buggies Dominating Ohio Indiana Market
Chas E Cleveland of College Corner reports McFarlan case buggies are a favorite across Ohio and Indiana. The season shows strong sales with 42 vehicles sold. J A Berthh & Son of Liberty recently sold their store at College Corner to E G Wright, with the former manager staying on with the new firm to expand sales.
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Chas
E. Cleveland
College Corner
J. A. Berthh & Son
Liberty
McFarlan
Ohio
Indiana
Oognees
Cte
Messrs
Berth & Son
E.G. Wright
Transfers Record for Land in Waterloo Township
Land transfer noting John B. McFarlan to Walter Caswell al et al a tract in Waterloo Township near Hi bi arabe Garnon to Eda J. Lewis dated 98 A. in Waterloo Township for $4650.
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John B. McFarlan
Walter Caswell
Notta Akg
Hyatt L. T
Dearmia
Hibi Arabe Garnon
Eda
J. Lewis
Waterloo
Marriage Licenses Listed In Courteous Notice
Edwin McGraw wed Ethel F. a G Ena to Hen Sacob G. Schoenholts marry Elisabeth A. Wessel. Courtesy notice from publishers explains why such notices appear in columns and papers.
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Edwin McGraw
Ethel F. A G. Ena
Hen Sacob
G. Schoenholts
Elisabeth A. Wessel
Ap Wn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ingressional Library
Prove & Mae
Chicago
London
Columne
Soneeny Mesas
Congress
THE
Connersville High School
Manlove Reunion
Dimmitt
Longfellow
Moses
Kingensmith
Cyrus Coffin
Arlington School
Rush Co
Jno
Mapes
Glenwood
N. W. Freeman
Paoli
Ind
Indiaman
Geo. W. Looney Jr
Union Tp. Rush Co
O. Keesling
Indianville Business University
Isene
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