Announcements for Fayette County Sheriff Candidates
Republican voters are urged to consider George W. Oldham Leande Langston and Charles E. Ford as Sheriff candidates for Fayette County subject to Republican voters' decision. The notice notes growing circulation of Coverton's subscription list and remarks on a U S Senate secret session about a revolutionary armor piercing shell and ongoing warship armor challenges.
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George W. Oldham
Fayette County
Leande Langston
Sherif
Charles E. Ford
Republicanu
Senate of the
United States
Sesson
Samuel
The Good Fellow Girl Debate Sparks Social Change
A discussion on the Good Fellow Girl explores independence in women, noting features from outdoor sports to cigarettes and cocktails. Critics in New York fear moral decline while supporters praise self reliance and equal opportunity, signaling evolving social norms.
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Ene
New York City
Westward fashion shift attracts mixed reaction
The passage notes admiration for a fancy lively style yet doubts it will reach Connersville soon. It opines the charming young women there are unlikely to adopt such a transformed appearance, hoping for many days before that occurs.
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Connersville
End of stamp era in Connersville commerce
The stamp trading craze collapses as merchants drop out and residents regret the stamp tax scheme. Consumers feel duped by foreign incentives and a futile scramble, with a shift away from stamp offered bargains toward stores not using stamps.
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Connersville
Death of Elizabeth Stevens in Fayette County
Elizabeth wife of Abner Stevens died May 6 1900 after nine months of illness. Born April 28 1831 she lived forty years in Fayette county and six in Franklin county Indiana. Survived by husband five sons one brother John Hiers Alpine and six children. She joined the U B church twenty years ago and passed peacefully in death.
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The
Courier
Elizabeth
Abner Stevens
Stevens
Fayette County
John Hiers
Alpine
Laurel
Franklin County
Ind
U. B. Church
Jesus
Local Notes and Movements From Alquina
Dr. A. P. Helvie visits as veterinary surgeon. Mrs. G. C. Hanson plans an extended trip to Indianapolis. Elisha Burk reappears after illness. Rev. Leach from Washington state visits Israel Hill. Henry Gates improves after arm injury. I. O. Chance travels to Cincinnati for goods. Funeral services for Mrs. Neal Blackburn held Monday.
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Courier
A. P. Helvie
G. C. Hanson
Indianapolis
Elisha Burk
Leach
Washington State
Israel Hill
Henry Gates
Daniel Gates
Gordin
I. O. Chance
Cincinnati
Neal Blackburn
Local Social Notes From Milton and Surrounding Areas
Cora Mundelle travels to Washington for summer with her father. Invitations go out for Flora Cumming and Nichols wedding in Wilmington Ohio on May 17 at 7 30 p m with 150 guests. Various residents visit, host or travel including Mrs Lizzie Wininge T M Day Frank Claude and wife D H Warren Homer Newman and families.
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The
Courier
Cora Mundelle
Washington, D.C
Lizzie Wininge
Hagerstown
T. M. Day
Windfall
C. L. Wolfgang
Frank Claude
Centerville
Elizabeth Wallace
D. H. Warren
Homer Newman Apent
Louisa Cumming
Flora
Nichols
Wilmington
Ohio
Roy Kimmel
Maud Doty
Sadie Crawford
Richmond
Cary Club
Gaul
Kinsey
Cincey
Cole
Cincinnati
Finley Ferguson
Hartford City
W. H. Miller
Yesteray
Lawrence Hittle
Bates Expedition: Manila to Nueva Casasan Mud and Marches
Soldier writes from the Bates Expedition describing the Feb departure from Manila aboard six transport ships with the 40th and 45th Regiments. The column faces mud bogs at San Maguin Bay, lands under fire, reaches Calabiias and Nueva Casasan, suffers gear losses, and notes sickness and poor water but overall decent health. Mail delivery resumes with a request to send letters to Manila.
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Manila
Boate Tarter
Athenia
Salvadora
Castellana
Montana
Venus
Bay of Lagaspee
San Maguin Bay
45Th
Calabiias
Caroline
Nueva Casasan
Aeros ComMins
Mauila
Major's Cement Promises Superior Quality and High Dealer Profits
An ad style missive touts Major's Cement as vastly better than competitors due to superior materials. It claims extreme costs for certain components, accuses rivals of using cheap binders, notes large nationwide ad spend, and urges customers to demand Major's products and related repair brands.
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Major
New York
Cov
In a Foreign Land Ora Monger Dead in Mexico
Mr and Mrs Thomas Monger received a telegram Tuesday morning reporting the death of their son Ora Monger in the City of Mexico from Yellow Fever He was 26 born in Waterloo July 9 1874 and had gone to Mexico to pursue hotel work His death brings sorrow to the community noting his industrious habits and popularity.
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Thomas
Monger
Ora Monger
Mexico
Waterloo
Laurel Tragedy Ends in Ward Quarrel Shooting
Harry Carrigan and William Wilson of Laurel Indiana quarreled last Friday night. Wilson shot Carrigan wounding him fatally with death on Tuesday. Carrigan about thirty. leaves wife and two children. Political motive noted. Carrigan was a town marshal candidate. Wilson says self defense amid threats.
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Harry Carrigan
William Wilson
Laurel
Ind
Wilson
Carrigan
Local Notes From Earnest and Surrounding Areas
Windy days worry residents as Cols threaten hair. Andy Grose breaks arm. his daughter ill with brain fever. Mrs Will Ostheimer and babe visit Abe Troxel's. Ike Jobe and daughters visit. Mrs Grace Rollins calls on Mrs Levi Green. Henson breaks down moving to new home by Butler Creek. Miss Ella Harris visits Cambridge and Beeson's Station. Martin Pdum buys new buggy. Rev Hedges and Miller visit Ed Hedges family. Ben Cole visits from Indianapolis. Mrs Isham Whittaker ill with pneumonia near Robison's Crossing.
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Andy Grose
Mr. Grose
Will Ostheimer
Babe
Tipton
Ind
Abe Troxel
Ike Jobe
Grace Rollins
Levi Green
Henson
Richmond
Butler Creek
Earnest
Ella Harris
Cambridge
Beeson
Martin Pdum
Rev. Hedges
Mr. Miller
Ed Hedges
Ben Cole
Indianapolis
Isham Whittaker
Robison’s Crossing
Notice of Election of Trustees at Wil lame Creek Baptist Church
Notice shows two trustee vacancies at the 2nd Will iam Creek Baptist Church in Harrison township Fayette County Indiana. Election to be held May 12 1900 during regular worship at the church with E Ropinegon serving as church clerk.
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Tame Creek
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Peppermint Elixir Promises Easy Relief
Pleasant maple syrup flavor makes the medicine palatable for children and adults. It is advertised to cure constipation and various stomach troubles with 10 50c and 1.00 size bottles sold by Jemison.
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Shinkle
Elwood
Ind
F. L. Shinkle
Muncie
E. E. Green & Son
May Festival Excursion by C H D Ry to Cincinnati
The C H D Ry offers round trip tickets to Cincinnati from May 8 to 12 at one and one third fare with returning validity until May 13. Inquiries to the nearest C H D agent. The notice also promotes Dr Kay’s Renovator and a dental visit by Capital City Dentists at McFarlan Hotel on Thursdays. Subscribe to The Courier.
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Cincinnati
Capital City
McFarlan Hotel
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