Libby Prison Tale of War Terrors and Escape
A special correspondent recalls a brutal rebel march to Richmond from Libby Prison. He details dead and wounded soldiers, captured comrades, guards' brutality, and the grim sights along the route past Virginia’s capitol. The narrative mentions Elias Truax Shaf Jackson and Pete Loden, with civilians and soldiers debating the war’s causes as they move toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaine’s Mill
Elias Truax
Shaf. Jackson
Pete Loden
Co. A
Loden
Sth
Virginia Cavalry
Strawberry Hill
Richmond
Capitol
Virginia
Washington
Confederate Congress
Legislature of
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Jackson
Yank
Abe
Thomas Libby & Son
Libby
Benson's Plaster Ad Praises Cough Remedies
An October advertisement extols Benson's Porous Plaster as a cure for coughs colds and various pains. It claims unmatched soothing power and urges readers to buy from Shabary Johnson Mfg Chemists New York with a money back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criba
Benson
Pba Genuine
United States
Shabary & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists
N.Y
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
An advertisement claims many suffer kidney trouble unseen and offers Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain urinary issues and related ailments. It promotes sample bottles and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York with a call to mention the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Root
Kilmer
Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Diary of a Civil War Prisoner Describes Hunger and Brutality
A captured Union soldier recounts harsh treatment by Confederate guards led by Dick Turner. He describes house searches for valuables, forced signings of a prisoner roll, crowded cells, and scarce rations of beans and dirt. The entry ends with continued hunger and imprisonment.
Real estate transfers in Fountain County list of deeds
A list of Fulton and Fountain county transfers shows multiple grants. Names include Douglass Abstractor Louisa E Yount to Nathaniel Bonebrake for 120 acres Fulton at 2500 dollars. Martha E Patton to Bonebrake for 6 acres at 1250. reflectors of 6 acres Fulton to Patton. various parcels in Millcreek and Jackson townships with prices from 1 to 1250 dollars. included are Jos. Thompson, Julius Loeb, Edward Van Dorn, Daniel W Shanks, Harris H Philpott, and others with property descriptions and subdivision details.
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Fountain County
Douglass
Louisa E Yount
Nathaniel Bonebrake
Fulton
Martha E. Patton
Fulton Tp
Nathaniel M Bonebrake
Martha E Patton
Mary EK Thomas
Thos Rowell
N & Co
Hulda J Stone
Jas Thompson
Julius Loeb
Troy
Edward E van Dorn
Geo Diffenderfer
Frederick Shanks
Daniel W Shanks
Jackson Tp
WANTED Young Men for Government Service Positions
Five young men from Fountain County are sought for government service clerical roles including Railway Mail Clerks and Departmental positions. Apply to Inter-State Correspondence Institute in Cedar Rapids Indiana for rapid results and cheaper options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain County
Inter-State Corres
Cedar Rapids
Wanted to Rent Farm Nearby School in Covington
Classified note seeks to rent a first class farm near a school. The writer offers strong references and provides contact as C. R Holrord in Covington Indiana R. D. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.R Holrord
Covington,Ind
R. D
Free Trial Remedy Promises Quick Restoration For Men
An Institute offers free trial packages by mail to men suffering nervous weakness and related male health issues. It claims past cures and emphasizes home treatment, anonymity, and prompt delivery from the State Medical Institute in Ft. Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Room H
Institute
Ita
Delat
Boy's vision spared after weed reaction aid from salve
Sioux City man recounts his 11 year old son being poisoned by a weed or plant during a picnic. The child rubbed the substance into his eyes and nearly lost sight before DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve eased symptoms. The family warns against counterfeits and praises the product's quick help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ditble
Sioux City
de- Wit
DeWitt
J. P. Buckner
Special Summer Excursion Rates to Western Points
The Iowa Central Railway offers special low round trip and one fare plus two rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer and Black Hills. Valid June through September with final ticket limit October 31 1902. Inquiries to local agents or A B Catts Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead
Custer
Black Hills
S. D
A. B. Catts
Minnespolis
Minor
International Christian Endeavor Union Meeting Notices
The notice lists events and travel details for the Knights of Pythias and related organizations. A Clover Leaf special train departs Aug 3 1902 for the Richmond Indiana area with subsequent gatherings Aug 11 to 22 in San Francisco and Aug 12 to 14 in Salt Lake City.
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Oeasion
International Christian Endeavor Union
Richmond
Ind
Knights of Pythios
San Francisco
Cal
Grand Lodge of Elks
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kodol Digestive Aid Praised By Iowa Resident
A Viola Iowa man George W Fray credits Kodol with curing months of stomach trouble. He says a neighbor with dyspepsia was helped after using Kodol. The testimonial notes health and strength depend on digestion and champions Kodol as a reconstructive tonic for stomach and bowel disorders.
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Geo. W. Fray
Viola
Towa
J.P. Buckner
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J. H. Sailor
Covington, Indiana
A T. Livingood
Attorney AT Law
Tnd
AcComas Block
N. B. Cor
Covington Banking Company
H C. Yount
Washington Street
M. &. Church
Ilber F. Stilwell
Erter
John B. Martin
Ousinese
Office Mayer Block
Public Square
Oo P. Lewis
Allen's Block
N. Voliva
Newtown
Indiana
Romer Sewell
Wabash R. R. CO
New York City
Atlanta City
N. J
Ocean City, N. J
Cape May, &c
Covington
Brosgiaia
Edward J. Martin
Covington, Ind
Lee Allen
Libby Prison
157Th New York
Areb
Majah Tunonah
Dick Turner
North
Vermont
Reb
Confed
Hank
EL C. Hendrickejin
Wm Massey
James M Myers
Muicreex
Alonzo Jones
Larkie Coffing
Margaret Barnett
Harris H Philpott
Trac
Millcreek
Margaret Crask
Marshal Nixon
Joseph Robinson
al Crask
Veedersbury
Edgar F Shoaf
John Starnes
Jacksonville
Frac Acy
Buckner’s Drug Store
California
Great Salt Lake
Rocky Mountains
Tigden
Royal Cme
Leadville
Tennessee Pass
Grand River
Glenwood Springs
Marshall Pass
Gunnison
Pacific Coast
Chicago
St. Louis
S. K. Hooper, G
T. A
Denver, Colo
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