Snow Balling on Pikes Peak and Colorado Nature Tour
John P. Brown recounts a July ascent of Pikes Peak via Cog Railway, describing snow fields at the summit, alpine flora including columbines, and vast views. He notes 11,500 feet elevation near the timber line, a 7 by 4 by 6,447 foot Strickler tunnel, and water works tunnels supplying Colorado Springs, with detailed observations on flora, geology, and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Mauiton
West Hill
Cripple Creek
Kansas
Palmer
Halfar House
Timber Sue
Timber Line
Strickler
Colorado Spring Reservoir
Colorado
Strickles
Bever Creek
Ned
Lake Moraine
Hughie
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Reid
Joan P. Brown
Real Estate Transfer in Claypool and Roberte Subdivision
J M McIntosh trustee transfers a lot in Claypool and Roberte subdivision to Leonora F Cook for a stated consideration. The record notes real estate transfer details and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McIntosh
Leonora F. Cook
Claypool
Roberte
Marriage Licenses and Property Offers Notice
Marriage licenses listed Chas Bell and Fanny B Flores and ee Wanten and Bar Farm described as 140 to 100 acres with good buildings. Preference for No.1 property in Forstte, ash or Caton counties. Buyers to pay cash or nearly all cash. Call Covatzsn Orrics Conneraville or mail details to publishers. All offers confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forstte
Ash
Caton
Covatzsn Orrics
Conneraville
Crisis in China Prepares For War Across Nations
A sweeping China crisis unfolds as diplomats vanish or are believed murdered, provoking global fears of war. Powers rush military buildup, aim to seize coastal towns for reinforcements, while China reportedly declares war on Russia and captures towns. President McKinley and Congress consider actions to protect Americans abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Conger
Peking
Tien Tsien
Liecum
Russia
Siberia
Siberian
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Washington
Congress
Orient
Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Robert Franklin
About 30 friends and neighbors gathered Saturday evening to honor Mrs. Robert Franklin on her 50th birthday. She received a rock fog chair and other gifts as refreshments of ice cream, cake, and lemonade were enjoyed before everyone departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Franklin
Rock
Franklin
Barn Fire Destroys Ferguson Farm Near Lyons Station
A thunderstorm sparked by a vivid electrical discharge ignited a large bank barn on Washington Ferguson’s John Walker farm near Lyons Station. The blaze claimed two stallions, one colt, one mare, five hogs, three carriages, one buggy, twenty five tons of hay, eight hundred bushels of wheat, and farm implements. Despite rapid response, far losses fell on Ferguson, though the barn was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ferguson
John Walker
Lyons Station
Ferguson
German Baptist Tri-County Benefit Association
Longwood fishing tour ends in comic boycott
A Longwood company on a Whitewater fishing trip found the day disastrous and unprofitable. The group resolved to abandon such excursions, decry dangerous bathing, and refuse further outings led by manager Sam Atherton who they accuse of prioritizing buggy sales over fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwood
Whitewater
Sam Atherton
Sam
Farmer Martin
Virgil Barker
Merret Dehaven
Little William’s Creek
Banker
Chas. Moffett
Atherton
Programme Opening Exercises at Everton School
The program lists opening exercises with recitations by Leonw Heck Cleo Grist Ava and Lela Trusler, followed by cooperation in B. and Work led by Supt aud oteers. Includes Hattie Neff recitations and a Zion Behyol segment. Teachers' Responsibility and object presented by W. J. Ochiltree with Misa Lulu Barnes Gertie Christ and Frude Elliott. Duet by Mise Campbel, Bible Study, Cincinnati Quartet, and an Address to the School by Ode R Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iec
Leonw
Heck
Cleo Grist
Ava
Lela Trusler
Oteers Motion Son
Little Girls of
Everton
Hattie Neff
Mt. Zion Behyol
Letters Waiting At Connersville Postoffice July 16 1960
List shows one dozen names including Miss Pearlie Camel Mrs Anna McKenney Bert Newhouse Kay Steward and Eld W B Robertson with all letters advertised. Uncalled letters must be claimed or sent to Dead Letter Office after two weeks. Also notes the Uniform Bank and Knights of Pythias fair starting July 23 with 10 cent admission promising affordable entertainment drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Ind
Camel
Miss Pearlie
Grime
Anna McKenney
Bert Newhouse
FE Steward
Kay Townsend
W. B Robertson
Joan Parnn
P. M
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Marriage of Charles Bell to Miss Fannie B Florea
A Harrisburg home wedding united Charles Bell of Conn ersville and Miss Fannie B Florea of the Broaddus household. Eld J M Land of Centerville officiated before about seventy five guests. The bride wore Mechlin lace with white rose and fan. the groom in black. The couple departed for the northern lakes amid rice showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
H. M. Broaddus
Harrisburg
Elizabeth Clark
Cincinnati
Mamie Endaley
Centerville
Lillie Frazier
College Hill
Luella Guard
Alexandria
Wilford Frazee
Indianapolis
Arthur Williams
West Point
Ingenious Advertising Maple Leaf Novelty Impresses Readers
Messrs. F. F. Kerwood and C. E. Butcher designed and produced a large maple leaf with a carved match holder at its center. The leaf carries an Order of Modern Woodmen advertisement plus meeting times and insurance rates. The wall hanging serves as an ornamental promotional item adaptable to other orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. F. Kerwood
C. E. Butcher
Mesers
Kerwood
Butcher
Polite MichiganTourists Boy Earns Big Reward
A Michigan tour group left a small boy in charge of their team while visiting a mining region. A noble refusal to accept a tip led Miss Helen Gould of New York to reward his honesty. She invited him to New York and paid $80 for his travel expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Helen Gould
New York City
New York
Visiting Uncle Shows Free Silver View In El Paso Purchase
Mr. Ned Heath, a decade spent in Mexico and Central and South American countries, visits his uncle F M Duvall and condemns free silver. He jokes those with the habit should live where silver is the standard. He bought shoes for five dollars in gold, paying with 13 Mexican dollars in El Paso, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Heath
Mexico
F. M. Duvall
Heath
U. S
Mrs. H. E. Witter and companion travel west on visit
Mrs. H. E. Witter and her companion Emmit left Saturday for a month long trip visiting relatives in the west. They plan to stop in Illinois before continuing to Nebraska and Kansas where Mr. Witter expects to showcase his housekeeping skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Witter
Con
Emmit
West
Nebraska
Kansas
Witter
Opening the Mills and Wage Growth Across 200 Manufacturers
The Republican National Committee asked 200 manufacturers to report workers employed from 1890 to 1899 and total wages paid. Employment rose overall from 90,493 in 1894 to 174,645 in 1899, while wages climbed from 40,803,866 in 1894 to 78,835,068 in 1899, suggesting broad benefits to American workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
National Association of Manufacturers
Grace Riley Dies After Yearlong Illness
Miss Grace Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Riley died Thursday morning July 12 after nearly a year of illness. Born in the city she lived here all her life and was educated in public schools and a Bee School. She became principal of a private kindergarten and devoted Christian worker with many friends mourning her loss. Funeral held at the residence Saturday at ten o clock with family and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Riley
J. H. Riley
Iife
Deseased
Lenc Ies
Riley
Mrs Spangler Dies After Long Illness
Elizabeth Spangler mother of Mrs. A M Sinks and James Spangler died Friday evening July 14 at 8 30 after a long illness. A native of Kentucky she moved to this city with her husband and son about 40 years ago. Her husband died four years ago. She was a Christian Church member. A brief service was held at the residence then the remains were sent to New Liberty Kentucky for burial with relatives accompanying to the place of burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Spangler
A. M. Sinks
James Spangler
Kentucky
Me. Spangler
Christian Church
Darsie
New Liberty
Darsle
Pleasantly Entertained At Den Avenue Reception
An elegant reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. T. at their Den Avenue home honored Dr. and Mrs. Mackensie who recently moved from the State Capital. Dr. Mackensie, a graduate of three colleges, will establish a permanent office in the city and is highly recommended by former associates. The evening featured social交流 and high refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T
den Avenue
Metamora Visit Highlights McClure Family Outing
R. E. McClure and his wife spent Sunday and Monday with relatives at Metamora. Their daughter Mary has stayed six weeks there, and she with the Misses Banes will visit Columbus, Indiana this week to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. McClure
Metamora
Mary
Misses Banes
Columbus
Indiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
John P. Brown
Chas. Bell
Fanny B. Flores
Charles Bell
Fannie B. Florea
Mrs. Spangler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!