Filipinos desert to swear allegiance as Aguinaldo fights on
Report notes two thousand desertions from Filipino ranks and oaths of loyalty to the United States, signaling a shift in the war. Also mentions Oxford College electing Rev. John Hampton Thomas as president, with inaugural ceremonies featuring female students in cap and gown. Congress opens its Fifty sixth session with President's message pending action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Aguinaldo
John Hampton Thomas
Faye Walker
Oxford College
Butter Sold By The Yard In Cambridge Market
Cambridge dairy farmers roll butter into yard long and one pound blocks. Wrapped in white cloth, the rods are carried in long macrow baskets to market. Market women, in white aprons, portion a yard of butter with exactness by knife without scales.
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Cambridge
England
Cambridgeshire
Eastern agriculture declined as population moved westward
The census projects a period of unprecedented national growth yet notes farming in the East shrinks. Counties without large towns lose population as cheaper Western land and faster transport draw farmers away, leaving small truck and dairy farming as the Eastern share. Rural depopulation risks urban crowding and economic shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
England
Oliver Goldsmith
Harvest Home Meeting At Christian Church Seeks New Lot
A harvest home festival held at the Christian church featured a corn display by the Endeavor Society and a sermon by Rev. George Darshc praising national progress and peace. An appeal followed for funds to buy land for a new church, with a collection totaling five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Endeavor Society
George Darshc
Old Veteran's Thanksgiving Meets Long-Lost Comrade
A veteran reunion recounts a battlefield split at Chickamauga in 1863 between Sam and Jim of Company A, Nineteenth Infantry. James Carr of Marlboro Massachusetts travels from Missouri toward Massachusetts to visit former comrades while Carr’s family has strong Civil War and Spanish American War ties.
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Sam
Jim
Army Head Quarters
Iadianapolis
United States
Chickaimauga
Orange
Mr. Carr
Carr
Rome
Missouri
Massachusetts
Lafayette
Philippines
Farms for Farmers Offers Deals on 100+ Acre Tracts
Real estate ad listing diverse farms from 88 to 202 acres with prices ranging from 4500 to 8500 dollars. Properties span near Grand Avenue, Union County Indiana, Brookville and city outskirts. several offer March 1901 possession and first class buildings. Agent W E Ocurrace at 508 Central Ave invites buyers seeking city retirement options.
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Grand Avenue
Iity
Prke
Nnur
Union County
Indiana
Brookville
Good Pike
W.E Ocurrace
Central Ave
Letter From the Philippines From Ulay Bolio P 1 1900
Private Cyanence Clark of Company C 44 USVY writes from Ulay Bolio P I describing daily guard duties near Jagus, a looming attack, reinforcements, and heavy enemy action. He notes casualties Stockstill and McShane, mentions native soldiers, and predicts returning home in five to six months. He also advertises two brood sows for sale near Connersville Rural Route 3.
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Ulay
Bolio
New St Ulay
Jagus
McShane
Stockstill
Hoe
Philippines
U. S
Tom Brown
Commissioners Meet At Regular County Session
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular monthly session on Monday. G L Freeman and H T Pierce were appointed constables. Liquor licenses were granted to W M Hatton Gua Pepper W C Elwood and Wm Ready. Dr J R Mountain was appointed Jail and Poor Baylum physician. Sheriff Oldham was made janitor of courthouse.
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Board of County Commission
G. L. Freeman
H. T. Pierce
W. MH. Hatton
Gua Pepper
W. C. Elwood
Wm. Ready
J. R. Mountain
Jall
Real Estate Transfers List of City and Township Lots
John C. Wolfram transfers a city lot to Chas Mount for 90 dollars. George Waller and wife sell a city lot to Wm Newkirk for 5 dollars. Walter Rea and wife deed Bentonville lot to Sarah J Oldfield for 265 dollars. Hannah Huddleston sells East Connersville lot to D Arming ton Davie for 400 dollars. Chas Mount and wife sell a city lot to Wm Callaway for 2000 dollars. Curtis Ranch and wife sell 80 acres in Waterloo township to Daniel Fiant for 4800 dollars. Edward A Frazee and associates sell 72 acres in Fairview township to James M Cox for 941.70 dollars. Frazee team also sells land in Fairview township to John L Beer for 622.96 dollars.
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John C. Wolfram
Chas. Mount
City
George Waller
Wm. Newkirk
Walter Rea
Sarah J. Oldfield
Bentonville
Hannah Huddleston
D. Armington Davie
Connersville
Wm. Callaway
Curtis Ranch
Daniel Fiant
Waterloo Township
Edward A. Frazee
James M. Cox
Fairview Township
John L Beer
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Courthouse Roundup
Gus Bowen wed Ethel J. Murphy. Jarvie Ball tied to Carrie Ryman. Chas W King and Anna B Broth ere wed. Roscoe A Dukate joined Lena Brook bank. Maurice M Masters married Bertha May Strong.
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Gus Bowen
Ethel J. Murphy
Jarvie Ball
Carrie Ryman
Chas. W. King
Anna B. Brothere
Roscoe A. Dukate
Lena Brookbank
Maurice M. Masters
Bertha May Strong
Jangling Nerves Ad Promotes Celery Nerve Compound
An advertisement touts Lucky's Celery Nerve Compound as a remedy for irritability poor sleep poor appetite fatigue and despondency. It claims superior results and lists McKennuan and Ashworth as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky
McKennuan & Ashworth
Notice of Administration for Eagar UC Hedges Estate
David T. Hedges is appointed Administrator of the estate of Eagar UC Hedges in Fayette County Indiana. The clerk Miles K. Moffett attests the appointment. Dated November 20, 1900.
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Fayette Circuit Court
Fayette County
Indiana
Eagar
Notice of Estate Administrator in Fayette County
Notice in Fayette Circuit Court naming Banjamin F Thibbaud as administrator of the estate of Thomas J Custer, stating the estate is solvent. Clerk M K Moffett certifies. Dated November 23, 100. Also an unrelated classified ad seeking a dependable, active man to deliver and collect in Indians for a long established firm offering 900 yearly with honest character required. Enclave address Chicago.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Indiana
Thomas J. Custer
BanjaMin F. Thibbaud
Mics K. Moffett
Fayette Circuit Court
Dearborn
Chicago
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the Courier
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Cincorporated
EH. Moore B. F. Thiebaud
Connersville, Indiana
Odd Fellows
Examiner
Wim
Devor
State Board of Charities
State Conference of Charities
New Albany
J. M. Sanders
Harvest Home
The
Cyanence Clark
W. P. Alexander
China Department
China
Connersville Cash Grocery Co. Cor
5Th St
Eastern Ave
Oxford
Cash Clothiers and Furnishers
Henry Kehl
Central Avenue
Xmas
A. Kehl
O. M. Henry & Co
O. M. Henry & Company
Corner Staut
Centre Avenue
John B. Chitwood, M. D
Ville, Ind
McFarlan Block
Rae Warxee
Glb West
France
Bell Telephones
Courier
John B. Sacre
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