Andersonville inmate recounts prison life and escape
An inmate writes from the Republican about Andersonville prison experiences in 1865, detailing his discharge, illness, corn bread diet, and reunion with his regiment. He describes bloodhound pursuit, hospital days, a visit to an ice cream parlor, and the aftermath of the Confederate cause. The piece condemns Jefferson Davis and recounts a nighttime explosion that killed and mangled inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Andersonville
Morong
Gollie
Cornel Barnard
de Faust
Washington
Teyer
Truex
Hall
Verdenburg
Buckalew
Electric Railway Talk and Local Happenings Report
Local notes mention renewed talk of an electric railway between Danville and Covington. The town sees quiet progress, three months of work ahead for Nine months more winter. George Reynews of Listome died Wednesday evening. Funeral at Gegsie with Vrogoman in charge. John Galyean traveled from West Lebanon and improved in health. The week carried merriment with prizes at a baby contest and a man’s award, plus a home talent show ending in a scramble. The troupe moves to West Lebanon then Yubamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reynews
Gegsie
Vrogoman
John Galyean
West Lebanon
Mr Galyean
Foster
Pal Boughner
James (Unningham
Weat
Lebanon
Spring Humors Erupt. Remedy Proclaimed for Poor Health
Seasonal ailments bring pimples boils indigestion headaches and fatigue. The text urges rapid relief and advises a method to cleanse the system and restore strength after illness.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Forming in Combination
Patent medicine advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as a spring remedy for blood purification and radical cures of scrofula rheum scald head pimples blood poisoning rheumatism catarrh dyspepsia and other ills urging readers to buy today.
Fulton Township Sunday School convention program
The program for Fulton Township Sunday School convention at Burnside chapel on May 22 2004 includes devotional services by A P Burnside opening address by Milton Lindley and talks on qualifications of a successful Sunday School teacher by Mrs Peter Grown William Kizer and Herby Woodrow. Lindsey Coleman A P Burnside will present The Edet of Family Devotion on the Untid Site and Duty of Sunday School Superintendents and Teachers by Dr Lockhouse Thomas Jackson and Paty ries Boner. Secretary Mattie Bara presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Township
Burnside Chapel
A. P. Burnside
Milton Lindley
Peter Grown
William Kizer
Herby Woodrow
Scretary
Marcock
Lindsey Coleman
Sundy
Dr Lockhouse
Thomas Jackson
Patyries Boner
EO Ssovpy
Mattie Bara
Marriage License Notice for Two Couples
Marriage license records show Charles Asa Duffield and Helga Augela Kimball, and John R. Seraim and Emma Jane Little, as couples granted licenses. The notice lists both pairs as newly sanctioned for marriage.
High School Notes and Local curiosities
The note column mentions Ina wearing Michigan pins and asks about John's spoonholder. It praises Moses, star player for Wabash, and wishes him success. It recalls a group trip to a gravel pit last Sunday and a drawing class field trip with a query about the river crossing.
Benton to Name Delegates For May Conventions
Benton county issued calls to select judicial and senatorial delegates for Saturday afternoon May 2. The county will have eighteen delegates to each convention. Warren county has not issued calls yet. After selection, the three county chairmen will meet to fix the convention dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Warren County
First son born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Pickett
A fine girl baby was born Monday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pickett. It is their first child. Dr. Rowland attended the birth and both parents are justly proud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Pickett
Dr. Rowland
Little Early Risers and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Little Early Risers as a liver remedy curing billousness constipation sick headache jaundice malaria and liver troubles. It also endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestant and tonic that digests food cures indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders and yields renewed health and vitality. J P Buckner is noted as seller and endorser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P Buckner
K.del
Paints for Spring Home Projects
All ready for use with house paints buggy paints and wagon and implement paints including the old tellzale Mound City brand. A fine floor finisher is available to finish parlors or other floors in elegant up-to-date styles. Give us a trial for anything in the paint line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tellzale
Mound City
World’s Fair Free Information Bureau Opened in St Louis
A World’s Fair Free Information Bureau is set up at the Wabash depot with G. C. Knickerbocker in charge. The bureau will provide cheerful, helpful information to visitors and residents seeking guidance on the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Depot
G. C. Knickerbocker
Wabash Ivinston Branch Adds World’s Fair Schedule
A new Iv ington branch timetable begins May 1 during the St. Louis World’s Fair. Train No 30 departs Iv ington at 7 05 AM reaches Attica 8 05 AM, connects with the World’s Fair Special from Attica at 8 45 AM to St Louis arriving about 1 PM, offering time to reserve sleeping apartments. Nos 32 and 34 keep the same schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivington
St. Louis
Ovington
Attica
St. Lousis
Homeseekers' Rates on Iowa Central Railway Excursions
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month the Iowa Central Railway sells homeseekers round trip excursion tickets to Northwest West Southwest South and Southeast at one fare plus two dollars. Return limit twenty one days from sale date with stopovers permitted. One way rates also in effect for settlers. Call an agent or write A. B. Cuts G. P. T. A. Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Trij
Northwest
A. B. Cuts
Minneapolis
Minn
A Cure For Piles and Skin Ailments
Atlanta resident G. F. Carter cites DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles after one box. The advertisement touts rapid relief and broad uses including skin diseases, sores, burns, and wounds, sold by J. P. Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Carter
Atlanta
DeWitt
LeWitt
Johl
J. P. Buckner
Trust Those Who Have Tried Ely's Cream Balm
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh with testimonials from Oscar Ostrom of Chicago and A C Clarke of Boston praising relief. Claims balm does not irritate or cause sneezing and is sold by druggists or mailed by Ely Brothers in New York.
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Ely
Oscar Ostrom
Warren Ave
Chicago
A. C. Clarke
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Mass
Ely Brothers
Warren Et
New York
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H. Cox, Atorney
ANB Notary
Omee Meek Boatitliu
Urstirs
Covington
Ind
T. Livingeod
Covington, Indiana
Offeu
ieComas
N.eb. Cor
Pabife Sar
Covington Banking Company
Co. Yount
Waerington Street
M. FB
Echures
Ilber F. Stilwell
Insurance Cent Aries
East Side Public Square
Suate
Indiana
Promet
Citice Mayer Dieck
Pertheast
P. Lewis
Attorney AT Law
N. Y Oliva
Newtown
Notary Pudic
QO. S. Jones
Will Das Gener
Reab Estate and Lowe and Collections
Tifpee
Geaington
Ludlow, M. D
LU. S. Army
Cayer Arieit
Hee
Romer Sewell
Sechium Basta
Homer Sewell
P—D* KE
J. Faith
Danville
Illinois
Optician
Deere Eye
Orrest Larelep
Sypumar
J, Meo Mock
Physicians and Surgeons
Otlee Telephone
Davis
A. B. Carter
Byall Newsdesiers
Serrenten
St. Washington
Republican
Freebuid
Henry
Sam
Taylor
Jeff Davide
Richmond
Meerhamseville
Magaz
Tlinders Vries
Danvile
Hood
Clerk Bryant
William Zimmerman
Stella
High School
Ina
John
Moses
Wabash
Jimmie
Mary
Ayers
Ayer
J.C AF Brco
Yarwell, Mass
Wabash R. R
Homeseekers
Germes Baptist Mediag
Carthage
Ala
Templar
San Francisco
Cal
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Geo. H.ross
Gen
Trafic
Toledo, Ohio
Otr
A. Baars
Central College of Music
N. Meridian St
Indianapolis
Edward Taylor
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