A Trip to Hickory Flat Springs Reveals Nature’s Retreat
Deed Hackleman of Milan Tennessee recounts a wagon trip on July 21 1885 to Hickory Flat Springs sixteen miles southeast of Milan. The party camps near the lower spring enjoying pure water and forest scenery while observing a schoolhouse in the valley and a cave near the upper spring. The narrative blends travel detail with reflections on nature and civilization as tents rise among the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Flat Springs
Mr. Borror
Milan
Tenn
Burek
Ark
J.H. Thomas
Bennie
India Thomas
Yenun
George Hackleman
Lou
KE. Pepper
Janesville
Wis
Hawkins Hackleman
Connersville
Ind
Tennessee
Robison Crusoe
George Thomas
Hickory Flat
Picnic of Musicians and Elocutionists Enthralls College Corner
A Musicians and declaimers party led by Prof. J. L. Rippetoe arrived at 7 30 a m for a Musical Congress in College Corner Ohio. The 10 a m program featured a choir of forty and fifteen instruments with praised recitations by Grace Chapin Alice Chapin Elsie Pratt and Daisie Dickson. A sudden shower did not dampen spirits as hostesses cared for soaked attendees and provided dry clothing.
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College Corner
Ohio
Eorror
J. L. Rippetoe
Rippetoe
M. E
M. C
Briar Rose
Grace Chapin
Alice Chapin
Charlie McKree
Elsie Pratt
Daisie Dickson
Sahara
End of the Gay Party Experience in Rainstorm
The report notes a wet chilly gathering ending with regrets over the storm and a wish for better rain awareness. A playful aside promotes Acker's Blood Elixir claiming blood cleansing and disease removal benefits.
Seven Wonders Lectures and Church Move In Broadways Flatrock
In August 1885 the Flatrock Conference prep moves for preachers with eighteen three year men slated to move among districts including Indianapolis Connersville Moores Hill and Jeffersonville. The report notes growth in membership from 21118 to 26799 and lists charges due for new pastors. The letter also includes math puzzles from the Seven Wonders lectures and market weather notes. A.G. Andrews advertises relief for coughs and a Grant story recalls how a future president aided a Brazilian mission nominee, highlighting public service and generosity. Hunt's Remedy is claimed to cure heart disease and rheumatism.
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Flatrrock, Inc
Borror
Flatrock
Brookville
Indianapolis
Connersville
Moores Hill
Jeffersonville
Glenwood
Fletcher Place
Liberty
College Corner
Milford
Milroy
Milton
Rushville
Moorfield
Centenary
Greensburg
Madison
Versailles
Brownstown
Charlestown
Seymour
South Bethany
Great
Pyramid of
Cheops
Babylon
Wall Street Killed Him Said General Sherman
General Sherman claimed Wall Street caused Grant’s death noting Grant’s decline after illness and isolation in New York. He recalled Grant’s Washington routines and how lack of exercise and constant moping may have weakened him, attributing the downfall to market-driven pressures and "those fellows" on Wall Street.
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General Sherman
General Grant
Wall Street
Ward
Washington
Grant
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Energy
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable tonic and blood purifier to combat fatigue and weakness caused by warm weather. It claims the remedy will restore health, strength, and energy, urging readers not to suffer longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
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the Connersville Times
Fayette County
T. L. Griffis
Morris & Ball
Connersville, Indiana
Jans
Milan, Tenn
A.M. Andrews
Acker
Gold & Isters
Monarch
Eightie P Dayton
SWEET
ORR & CO
America
Collars and Co
Pioneer
WM. H. Beck
Jant
Westminster Seminary
Ort Wayne
Pressant Erohade
Carrie B. Sharp
D. B. Wells
Cincinnati Stove CO
Andre’s Opera House
A. G. Hindesatini
A. M. Andrews
White House
St. Louis
West Point
Henry It’. Blow
Senate
Hunt
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