Varied Experiences of War in the Philippine Islands
The writer recounts an amphibious landing near Corregidor, the bay, and Calabanga as insurgents fire on landing parties. Natives use poisoned arrows and spears. a soldier is killed and several wounded as troops advance toward Neuva Coceros. The account notes sealed orders and shifting voyage rumors aboard the Tartar and accompanying ships.
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Nalco
Parrow
Tartar
Corregidor Island
Paris
Hong Kong
Geome
South Africa
Marietta
Suondown
Bay
Philippines
Calabangs
Neuva Coceros
Gur Henpxnson
A. S
Philippine Islands
Growth of U S Post Offices From 1800 to Present
The article notes 903 post offices in 1800 expanding to about 75 000 in America now. It recalls travelers taking weeks for letters from Philadelphia to Lexington and Nashville and cites costs and annual mail volumes. It quotes May Ladies' Home Journal urging Courier subscriptions.
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America
Eixteen
Philadelphia
Lexington
Kentucky
Nashville
Tennessee
May
Ladies’ Home Journal
Coon Collection Captured At Harrisburg Home
Eddie Hackleman of Harrisburg retrieved a mother coon with four young in a tree near his home. Homer and Ed Hackleman pinned the mother while a long pole secured the old coat. the family was brought to a shelter at Eddie's house where the animals will be sold, traded, swapped, and shown to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Hackleman
Harrisburg
Eddie
Homer
Ed Hackleman
Hackleman Brigade
Coon
Barrie and Kipling Features Highlight May Ladies' Home Journal
A review discusses Barrie’s Thrums pieces and his mockery of the “wee black man” in Barrie’s writing. It notes Rudyard Kipling’s Just So stories as strong fiction, plus other items on society, manners, domestic science, and women’s fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
May Ladies’ Home Journal
Boston
Mad” Tolle
Holland
Rudyard Kipling
Amon
Bud Jones
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Bie
Gear West
Ian Maclaren
Edna Bok
Curtin Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Farm field trip inspires Maplewood pupils on Merrifield visit
Maplewood Fourth Grade toured Mr Merrifield’s farm with teachers, observing crops, drainage, and historic tools. Mrs Merrifield shared candle making, Indian artifacts, and a quilted table cover while children learned seed corn selection and soil prep. The visit highlighted practical education through nature and agriculture.
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Whittier
Ecoole
Maplewood
Merrifield
Garrett
Miss Merrifield
Connersville High School Graduation Exercises Planned
The Connersville Faette County school plans its 11 graduate commencement with eight girls and three boys. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. L F Dimmitt May 20 at First M E Church. High School entertainment May 22 and graduation May 24 at Andre Theatre with 25 cent admission. Diplomas presented by Dr L D Dillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Little
Cyrus Thomas
Jennie B. Perkins
Auretta May Ford
Hypatia H. Gordon
Eva Gratia Martin
Nora Alberta Kerr
Harry Garfield Bass
Irene G. Castleman
Lorena Charlotte Michaels
Florence M. Castleman
Children’s Day Observed by Gray-Robison Sunday School
The Gray-Robison Sunday School plans a June observance at 2 PM with a guest speaker. John Q. Thomas will supervise and help greet attendees as they gather for the services.
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Gray-Robison
John Q. ‘Thomas
Real Estate Transfers Array in City Lots
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds in the city. Thomas J. Ford to Eva M. Parker for a city lot at 900 dollars. Charles Winter to Calvin Higgs for a city lot at 1000 dollars. Austin B. Claypool to Mary A. Salyer for a city lot at 425 dollars. Mary Anna Thomas to Benjamin Rigge for a city lot at 550 dollars. Jacob Stierlo to Katharine Witz for a city lot at 250 dollars. Contelia D. Conwell to LaFayette Conwell for a city lot at 300 dollars. Joshua Chitwood to Charles Rieser for a city lot at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Ford
Eva M. Parker
Chas. Winter
Calvin
Higgs
Austin B. Claypool
Mary A. Salyer
Mary Anna Thomas
Benj. Rigge
Jacob Stierlo
Katharine Witz
Contelia D. Conwell
LaFayette
Conwell
Joshua Chitwood
Chas. Rieser
Uncalled Letters Listed in Connersville Post Office
May 7 week list shows names like Rose Arolla Carlatian Garten and others. Dead Letter actions warn uncalled items will be sent to the Dead Letter office after two weeks. Also notes marriage license William C Goodwin to Myrtle L Miller and a time change for the C H D evening train west to 8:30 p.m.
People's Mutual Life Insurance Company opens in Connersville
The People's Mutual Life Insurance Company of Connersville received its charter and begins operations with over 800000 in applications. President James M. McIntosh leads a local team promising rapid growth. goal is a 50 cent monthly premium and 10 percent reserve for the mortuary fund, keeping business in town and Fayette County.
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KE People's Mutual Life Insurance Company
Connersville
People’s Mutual Life Insurance Company
James M. McIntosh
B. F. Thiebaud
Fremont Clifford
W. W. McFarlan
J. R. Mountain
J. E. Campbell
Mortuary Fund
Connersville Enterprises
Fayette County
Mrs J M Wilson Dies in Washington City in 64th Year
Mrs J M Wilson of Connersville died at her home in Washington City on Friday May 1st at age 64. Born to Charles Shipley, she lived much of her life on the nearby Wilson farm and later moved with her husband J J Wilson who served as Circuit Court judge and then Congress. Relatives include Charles Merrifield and Jennie Shipley. Funeral and interment were in Washington DC.
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J. M. Willson
Washington City
Charles Shipley
Connersville
Abe Conwell
Congress
Washington, D.C
Vaccination Points Signal Health Drive in Connersville
The town reports nearly five hundred residents vaccinated over two weeks and notes four smallpox cases all recovering. Officials praise the health campaign and stress differences between vaccination and vaccinization while debunking myths about cowpox virus and immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Energy
Fayetteville High School Commencement Yet Notable
The eighth annual Fayetteville High School and eleventh Orange township common school commencement was held at Fayetteville Christian church on May 9 1900. Rev J M Wines gave the address on Human Life praising perseverance and purpose. Rev Russell illustrated with history and Poland’s naval episode.
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Courier
Fayetteville
Orange Township
Fayetteville Christian Church
Moore
Ida May Lihue
Gertrude G. Pyke
Alice Prifogle
Anna de Armond
Vin Bipe
J. M
Russel
Cevene
John Baylor
Calvin Ochiltree
Cceesseeerves
J. M. Wines
Rev
Fayette County
Shirt Waist Season Opens as Crescent Laundry Promises Finest Work
The Shirt Waist Season has opened and Crescent Laundry in the city advertises its promise of the finest laundry work.
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Crescent
Moorish Palace Opens as City Amusement Event
John Tauber, manager of the Moorish Palace, has secured the vacant store beside the Alligator Drug Store and opened the old Moorish Palace. The venue will run from Tuesday until Saturday midnight and promises to be the season’s biggest amusement event for Connersville.
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Alligator
John Tauber
Moorish Palace
Connersville
Wil
Grand Army of the Republic meeting called in Harrisburg
All members of the Grand Army of the Republic of Harrison township are asked to meet in Harrisburg on Saturday evening May 19 1900 at 7 o'clock for election of officers and other important business by order of H M Broappen and secretary E M Irons Presidente.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Harrison Township
Harrisburg
H. M. Broappen
E. M. Irons
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Jackson
Jenninga
Orange
Waterloo
Connersville Corp
Connersville City
Connereville
Columbia Township
Fairview
Jennings
Posey
Connersville Corp's
Census Bureau
R. A. Durman
Ladies’ ‘Home Journal
Entertainment
Merle Bro
Columbus
Myrtle Endicott
Pee Black Horse
Lavinia Brascher
Imma Frank
Edna Fahey
the Roman Sentinel
Elizabeth Newkirk
the Old Man
Jim
Flossie Thomas
de Koren
Frederica Faulkner
Puerto Rico
Daniel Griffith
Rodwin Smith
Ray Elliott
Hugo Williams
Nevin
Air de Balette -Chaminade
Florence Doolittle Hypatia
Gordon
Hattie B
Conner
Severays
Mayme Heeb
Benedictine
MorTro
Frederick Douglas
Harry Garfield
Er Aanss
Nora Alberta Kerr Life
Calla For Action
Atusic
Charles Goodyear
England
L. D. Dillman
Wees Boyale
Blue Ribbon Orchestra
Faette County
Olive Burris
Minnie Harris Barney Kurnley
Chas. Perrott
Julia Thompson
William C. Goodwin
Myrtle L. Miller
J. M. Wilson
Fayette
Conneraville
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