Natural wonders described by a courier reader in Florida
Jonas Scholl writes from Chipley Florida describing Falling Waters in Highlands near Chipley. He notes a 325 foot elevation, a 97 foot deep cavern with a natural fern clad chamber, a vertical rock face, and a chain of caves 13 in all. He suggests volcanic action shaped the pits and caverns and highlights pure lakes, warm climate, and cheap land ranging from two to fifteen dollars an acre. He urges development by capital and notes medicinal Gulf breezes and timber resources.
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the Courier
Florida
Falling Waters
Chipley
Gulf
Highlands
United States
Indiana
North
Jonas Scchol
Dedication Set For New Baptist Church March 4
The church keys have been turned over to trustees by contractors and the interior work nears completion. A dedication service is planned for Sunday March 4. The drive to build the church reflects the efforts of the church ladies who supervised the initial phase last fall.
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New Baptist Church
King Leary and the Guam Rules of Captain Leary
An 1900 account recalls Captain Leary governing Guam after its transfer to the United States. He expelled three monks, ordered universal marriage, banned village feast days, enforced temperance, controlled land sales, and mandated occupied residents to farm and stock hens and livestock. Thanksgiving was proclaimed on November 50th.
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Uncle Sas
Guam
Spain
United States
Leary
Capt
Convention to spotlight Detroit with grand naval parade
The National Convention of Knights of Pythias will be held in Detroit this year and aims to be the greatest gathering yet. Organizers report widespread enthusiasm with entertainment planned, including a naval parade on the Detroit River featuring hundreds of vessels, illuminated by a grand night display.
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Knights of Pythias
Detroit
Detroit River
Lake St. Clair
Great Lakes
Col Ogborn to Inspect Local Company and State Senate Prospect
Col A D Ogborn of the 3rd Indiana Brigade will visit Company No VV at month end to inspect the unit. He is a candidate for State Senator, well regarded, and his nomination is viewed as leading to his election.
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A. D. Ogborn
3Rd. Regiment
Ind
U. Rank K. of P
Sea Voyage Memoir from Zamboanga Camp Life 1809
A lone soldier’s letter from Zamboanga details a long voyage from Angel Island to Manila and beyond to the Philippines. He describes storms, seasickness, native interactions, swamp trails, provisions, and a Christmas field day with prizes won by the 31st U. S. War and Yorktown crews, including races and a pig chase.
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Philippines
States
Indiana
U.S. W
Yorktown
Vernie Finny
Co. B
V. Zamboanga
Philippine Islands
Manufacturers' Club meeting in Connersville honors local industry
The Manufacturers' Club of Connersville held a banquet at the Melar ian Hotel and discussed growth of the city’s factories. Hon. John P. Brown spoke on Indiana forests as a resource for manufacturers, and plans for a souvenir booklet and Frazee telephone system were announced.
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Manufacturers’ Club of
Connersville
Melarian Hotel
Messrs. Bundy Bros
Mer. Herman Monk
WL Cortlegow
John P. Brown
Indiana
Lo A. Frazer
Frazee
Chia Club
Cole and Co Sued Over Rail Siding Dispute
McCoy Bros of Liberty, with attorney Reuben Conner aiding G W Pigman, sues Goel and Dor in Federal Court at Indianapolis. Rail Road Co previously lost land suit for Mill siding and now refuses to back cars on the side track.
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Reuben Conner
McCoy Bros
Liberty
G. W. Pigman
Goel & Dor
Railroad Co
McCoy Bros., Mill
Indianapolis
Indianaplis Press Reporter Visits Town For January Delations
Mr L Wo Yaney of the Indianapolis Press visited town Tuesday amid reports of January activity. He notes the paper’s average daily edition for January was 3 252.
Fayette County Republican meetings to choose convention delegates
Republicans in Fayette County will meet in townships or precincts on March 2 or March 30 1900 to elect delegates and alternates to state congressional district and senatorial conventions. Representation bases on votes for Union Hunt 1898. apportionment by precincts with times and meeting places listed. Delegates must be reported to the County Secretary by March 5 1900. Ws. F. Downs chairman and W. T. Murray secretary.
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Fayette County
Republican Central Committee
Connersville
Lesianapolis
Richmond
Union
GB. Hunt
Lou
B. Hunt
Commissioners Room
City Wall
City Hall
Maplewood Hose House
Trustee’s Office
City Mall
Harrison
Waterloo
Columbia
Orange
Jackson
Jennings
Fairview
Posey
Ws. F. Downs
W. T. Murray
A Cat's Affections and a Legal Wink
A humorous notice cites a cat that favors the office and visits neighbors provoking storage charges. The writers threaten suit for alienating the cat's affections, recalling a New York case about similar behavior. The piece mocks property rights over animal affection and parodies court action.
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New York
Infant illness prompts cautious operations at Moore home
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Moore has been ill for over a month and lies very low. Mr. Moore is foreman in the printing department and brother of Editor E. E. Moore. The paper urges friends to show indulgence as the family aids the ailing infant and prays for a recovery.
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Elbert Moore
Moore
E. E. Moore
British Pursuit of Boers Near Kimberley Drives Toward Decisive Battle
The article details Lord Roberts and General Kitchener's strategic moves in the South African War as they pursue Cronje's 20,000 Boer forces besieging Kimberly. It notes French's 6000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry, the long marches, and the brutal fatigue of troops, with relief of Kimberly and Cronje's retreat.
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South Africa
Philippines
Lodysmith
Kimberly
Mafeking
Roberts
Kitchner
Lord Roberta
Cronje
Bloemfontein
Juvert
Jubert
French
Auditor H M Broaddus Weds Mia Susan Kloren
County Auditor H M Broaddus surprised friends by marrying Mia Susan Kloren in Centerville. Elder Loud officiated as the couple left for a quiet Ohio River trip, potentially toward New Orleans on their wedding journey.
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H. M. Broaddus
Centerville
Mia
Susan K. Kloren
Harrison
Elder Loud
Ohio River
New Orleans
Poultry Rearing and Incubator Use Mentioned
Beginning poultry raising now for early market and using a heated incubator to test heat results. A person can buy a small unit for seven dollars by placing an order with Jos Lewas at 485 w. Chird Street Connereville Lod. 2acf.
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Jos Lewas
Chird Street
Connereville
Lod
Local Auction At College Corner Eyes Large Sale
KL C Weight of College Corner visited Connersville on Tuesday. Mr. Wright is now associated with J O Willson veteran stock buyer of the tri county region and they advertise an immense sale of horses cattle and more for Tuesday March 6 at the sale stables in College Corner. See notice elsewhere in this issue.
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KL. C. Weight
College Corner
Connersville
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Zamboango
P. I
Eorrors
Angel Island
San Francisco
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H. L
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Zanboango
Ous
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Cole & CO
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