Clever Soldier Letters From the Philippines Describe Life
Guy W. Henderson of Company F 45th U S Volunteers writes from the Philippines homelike details about a post office, weekly mail, guards over prisoners, plans to move toward Manila, local dances and feasts, and a prison stock torture memory. He notes a ball team, boiled water, a sterilizing machine, and rainy season approaching in Neuva Caceres P I with affectionate sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Henderson
Philippines
Fayette Co
Mr. Henderson
Manilla
Manila
Guy W. Henperson
U. S
Neuva Caceres
P. I
Narrow Escape for Mrs. Conner on Western Avenue
Mrs. Reuben Conner narrowly escaped serious injury when her horse bolted after a train on Western Avenue. The buggy toppled, the horse was bruised, and Det. Logee arrived as medical aid. Conner was shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Reuben Conner
Western Avenue
Eleventh Street
Western Ave
Letter List 18 Letters Uncalled in Comperevilis
The Post Office lists 18 letters remaining uncalled for for the week ending July 9. Names include Pooley Frank, Boring Wm. R., Doughtery O. V., Hughes J. H., Sohnston J. B., Jones Link, Kautner Wm., Merua Jas. M., Semple M., Misa M., Nell Titaworth, Norman Wright, Chas., Young Miss Ore. Advertised letters must be called for within two weeks or they will be sent to Dead Letter Office. Joun Parwa, P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooley
Frank Boring
Wm. R Doughtery
O. V. Hughes
J. Hsohnston
J. B. Jones
Link Kautner
Wm Merua
Jas. M. Semple
M .Misa
M. Nell Titaworth
Norman Wright
Chas. Young
Miss Ore
Speculating on Margins Warns Against Wheat Gambling
The Courier warns that a rise in wheat prices fuels risky margin speculation. It notes many small traders suffer losses when prices fall, warns against bucket shops, and advises keeping off speculative markets as profit chances do not justify risk.
Hanson Suffered Paralysis After Farm Dinner Incident
While working on his southwest farm W A Hanson suddenly became paralyzed in his right arm after cooling his wrist with cold water at dinner. He received medical aid and is reported to be recovering use of his arm.
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Wm. A. Hanson
Hanson
Corn Trees Dramatic Growth Shocks West Florida Echo
W J Moore of Grand Ridge sent two large corn stalks to the West Florida Agricultural Society meeting in Chipley on the 2nd. The stalks stood eight feet tall after seventy days from planting with six inch girth and twelve pound weight, showing no tassel. The news paralyzed editors and prevented last week's issue mention.
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West Florida Echo
Grand Ridge
Florida
W. J. Moore
West Florida Agricultural Society
Chipley
Real Estate Transfers In East Comnersville and Harrison Township
Anna M. Walker and husband sell property in East Connersville to James H. Petro for 200 dollars. Harvey B. White transfers five acres in Harrison township to Mary M. Huber for 575 dollars. Philip Hoffman and wife sell a lot in East Comnersville to James H. Petro. William T. Lamberson sells 160 acres in Possy township to Charles D. for 6400 dollars.
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Anna M. Walker
James
Petro
Connersville
Harvey B. White
Mary M. Huber
Harrison Township
Philip Hoffman
Comnersville
Wm. T. Lamberson
Chas. D
Possy Township
Marriage Licenses Reported and Noted Returns
Will Gibson to Edna May Dawson recorded marriage license. Hon. Henry A. Johnson ex congressman plans return to Richmond Indiana to resume law practice citing health reasons after moving to St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gibson
Edna May Dawson
Henry A. Johnson
St. Louis
Richmond
Ind
Ellen N. Rail Route to Southern Health Resorts
The piece promotes travel on the Louisville and Nashville line, the Ellen N., from Cincinnati to New Orleans with branches to St. Louis Memphis and Virginia. It extols year round southern recreation health and scenery from Kentucky pine forests to Mississippi Gulf Coast resorts like Biloxi and Gulfport. It urges readers to contact R. J. Wemyss in Louisville for schedules rates and material.
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Uncle Sam
Pegasus
United States
Horace Greely
Louisville
Nashville
Cincinnati
South
St. Louis
Memphis
Virginias
New Orleans
Pointe
Kentucky
Middle Tennessee
Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mississippi Sound
Great Mexico Gulf
Scranton
Pascagoula
Ocean Springs
Biloxi
Mississippi City
Gulfport
Pass Cortetlan
Bay St. Louis
Ellen N
Southland
R. J. Wemyss
Four Hobos Arrested After Train Beating At Brookville
Train crews spotted four rough looking men aboard a northbound Big Four train at Brookville. After unloading at Nulltown they fired stones at the caboose injuring Conductor Elgard and Ned Payne. City officers in Connersville arrested the quartet, two bound over to court, with strong punishment expected.
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Brookville
Nulltown
Elgard
Ned Payne
Connersville
Thomas
Middleton
Holmes
Coe
Clark
Former Citizen M K Prine of Mahaska County Dies
M K Prine, a prominent Mahaska County Iowa figure, died suddenly June 30 from paralysis at age 78. He lived in Fairview township 1845 to 1860 before moving to Iowa. He ran the firm M K Prine and son on a 200 acre farm known for hogs and cattle and was uncle to John P Nelson of Hawkins and brother in law to Mary Prine Bentonville.
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M. K. Prine
Mahaska County
Iowa
Fairview Township
This County
John P. Nelson
Hawkins
Mary Prine
Bentonville
Prine
Boer Commission Fund Misuse Aired In Washington
Report details $1100 raised for South African widows and orphans that barely reached the intended recipients. About $500 paid hotel bills for the commission, $140 for wine, another $140 for carriages and music, with $180 unaccounted as misused funds. The piece urges restraint from entangling the government in distant quarrels. It notes Democratic ties to the commission and mentions Bryan Kite’s two tails with Stephenson and Towne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D.C
Wm. Sulzer
Republis
South Africa
Commission
Runaway Sprinkling Wagon Crashes in City Chase
Saturday noon John Mettles' team hitched to a sprinkling wagon driven by Wm Mettle and ran from Dr Logees office on 4th St to Eastern Ave and north to the old Goff property. The young horse broke the bridle bit, driver fell, horses ran freely until they struck a log wagon, breaking its axle and scattering gear. No serious injuries reported to the horse, wagon damaged, and repairs planned with a temporary replacement wagon for sprinkling duties.
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John Mettles
Wm. Mettle
Dr. Logee
4Th St
Eastern Avenue
Goff
Buckley House
John Mettle
Irregular Notes From Garrison Creek Community
Irregular notes from Glenwood Iowa and nearby areas recount teaching in Iowa for nineteen years, Fourth of July visits, church attendance, family visits, and local activities. The St Gabriel’s bazaar was a grand success with large attendance and substantial funds for church repairs and adornment.
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The
Courier
H. E. Stephen
Glenwood
Iowa
Stephen
Ben
Frank Stevens
Laurel
L. W. Rowan
Columbia
L. D. Revalee
Ross
Clifford Stevens
Connersville
Frank Coltrale
Ed Thomas
Will Larimore
Harry Smith
W. J. Stevens
Kate Morgan
Willard Hadley
Custer
St. Gabriel’s Church
Annual Celebration Planned by Fayette County Sunday Schools
Fayette County Sunday Schools prepare for the annual eight eight celebration at De havens grove on the third Thursday in August. The executive committee appointed committees to handle details and arrange for notable speakers from afar. County schools will come in delegations and a silk banner will honor the largest crowd bringing the banner to the celebration.
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Friends
Fayette County
McFarlan
Dehavens Grove
Local notes from Ludlow district
Courier correspondent reports on illnesses visits and local events Mrs C E Jeffrey suffering rheumatism Henry Kinder travels to Indianapolis for eye check up to wait until spring for treatment Robert Saxon plans substantial home improvements Mrs William McConnell hosts a comforting party A Rushville Street Fair audience and Albert Rich home improvements noted Ed Shortridge family visit after death Mrs Roy Hawkins and son may move to California L D Springer to obtain an organ for Sunday music Local rumor suggests a former student may wed soon
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The
Courier
C. E. Jeffrey
Henry Kinder
Indianapolis
Robert Saxon
William McConnell
Rushville Street
Albert Rich
Ed Shortridge
L. D. Springer
Sunda
Beagie Cullins
Lou Parkinson
Church visitors and local notices in Columbia
The Courier records church attendance by Tom Harry with Miss Rose Brumfiel, meals with Eva Bryson, and other locals. T J Custer’s health improves. a basket meeting drew a large crowd with a fine dinner. Community members travel to nearby towns and families host guests and celebrate a newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wene
the Courier
Tom Harry
Rose Brumfiel
Eva Bryson
T. J. Custer
Wines
Sal Vonnie
Laura Limpas
Alpine
Will Limpas
Frank Wines
Connerevillg
Charles McDonal
Cineling Nati
Bas ‘McCarty
Chas. Thomas
Wesley Ha Iand
McCormick
Dan Sullivan
Second Annual onyentiee Richmond District Event Held in Spiceland
The Richmond District P 8 announces the second annual event to be held at Spiceland Indiana on June 19 1900. Edward W Cotton president ensures strong organization with accessible travel via the L E W railroad from New Castle and Rushville. Enthusiasm runs high as supporters plan dedications and political interest grows among Democrats and national ticket factions.
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Richmond
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W. A. Hanson
Elbow Room
Hobos
Bryan Kite
Stephenson and Towue
Barnum
Sells
Knights of Pythias
Garrison Creek
Ludlow
Amie Democrats
Nationa
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