Soldiers at Camp Cuba Libre near Jacksonville
A letter from a correspondent in August 1808 describes travel from Indianapolis to Jacksonville in a humid rail journey through Florida. He details Camp Cuba Libre with seven regiments, the 9,000 men including hospital units, Pablo Beach recuperation, and malaria. He notes army rationing, camps Wairfield Panama with Hoosierdam, and expresses concern about soldiers’ conduct amid local gambling dens and drinking. He mentions Havana, the 7th Army Corps, and hopes to share more later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everon
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Birmningham
Floamton
Pensacola
WJ. S
Florida
Cuba Libre
N. C
Wis
7Th Army Corps
Pablo Beach
Atlantic
Pablo Head
Wairfield
Panama
Neb
Ind
Texas
Terry's Rough Riders
Hoosierdam
Co. Hy
Guinn
Rushville
157Th
Mernandina
Lee
Washington, D. C
Havana
Yan
Grand Chattanooga pageant recalls Civil War battle at Chickamauga Park
Spectators, 35000 strong, witness a large military review in Chattanooga. General Royal T. Frank commands the 3d corps division as Governor Atkinson and Mayor Watkins observe. Veterans recall 35 years past battles while regiments break camp for their fates and many express mixed desires about future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Kt Ab
Chickamauga Park
G Royal T. Frank
3D Corps
J.C. Breckridge
Atkinson
Georgia
Watkins
Judd
Becaue
Restaurant and Confectionery Opens in Denver Indiana
Mr and Mrs W G Snare announce a new restaurant and confectionery in the Darnell building near the drug store offering tobaccos cigars fruits nuts candies oranges lemons aninis crackers cheese canned fruits ice cream lemonade and soft drinks plus warm meals and lunches at all hours oysters and game in season they invite patronage and will strive for satisfaction Denver Ind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darnell
Mas
W. G. Snare
Denver
Ind
Worker Dies After Fall in Boiling Vat at Peru Factory
William E. Waymire, an employee at a Peru basket factory, fell into a vat of hot water while workers were handling logs. He was rescued within 15 seconds but suffered fatal scalds, dying at 10:20 pm after being taken home. Waymire was the son of John R. Waymire, a Union township farmer and trustee, and had taught in local public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Waymire
Peru
Peru Chronicle
Elfactory
William E. Waymire
Dru, Grinwell, Yarling and Miller
West Thirteenth Street
John R. Waymire
Union Township
Worker Dies in Tragic Accident and Community Mourns
Former baggageman and depot clerk once employed at Wabash yards and basket factory, married to Miss Laywashter, died after a brief illness. Funeral held Saturday at home led by Rev J H Sackson. burial at Mount Hope cemetery. Parents and young widow left in deep sorrow as community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gehring
J. H. Sackson
Meth Olist Church
Pice
Mount Hope
For Sale Sis broad sows with pigs
For Sale, two sows with pigs, healthy and thrifty. Call at residence two miles west of Gilead. Henwy Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilead
Henwy Baker
Lake Manitou Excursion Via Lake Erie & Western Railroad
On Sunday August 28 1808 the Lake Erie and Western Railroad offers a popular excursion to Lake Manitou Rochester and Lake Michigan. Special train will leave Denver at 8 45 and 1 00. For details contact ticket agent L. BE and R.B.R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
Popular Cheng
Lake Manitou
Rochester
Lake Michi
Denver
Apon
L. BE
Local notices from Peru and Denver week highlights
A cluttered scan lists social visits and travel among Peru and Denver residents. Names include Nat Stanley Plenny Day Delaney and Gustin, Baker family, Charlie Baber, D.A. Luar Co, M.R. Moody, A.E. Myres, Kessler tin shop, Wm Zimmerman, Miss Gale Norris, and various townspeople. Advertisements tout Yukon Grain and Seed Separator and hay forks at cost, seed wheat cleaning, and promotions for Indiana State Fair tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A. Luar, Co. Mra
Eri Gustin Fucsis
I. M. Moody and Family
Deedaville
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Pu Guin
Yula
Jim
Heaven
Kevin Belt
Uf Koi
Grant University
Kratzer
Ale St Peru
Yukon
RL Olds’ Harness
Nat Stanley
Plenny Day and Family
Rounn
Oxcar McKee
Kakomo
Mra
Daniel Baker
Bessie
Laura
Charlie Baber
Mrs
Daniel Baber
D.C
Leb
Denever
A. E. Myres
Weed
Bac
Kessler
Charles Wolford
Captain Book
Hood
Opera Drug
D.C. Lin. Co
JM. Walter
Akron
Mentone
Mar
Harry Daggett
Logansport
Gale Norris
George Fuller
Charles Lang
Woolfertown
Eddo Norris
Richmond, Ind
Atrles Neal
Will Kessler
Indianapocsis
Frank Hoover
Elwiod
Ar Vives
Wm. Zimmerman
Penn
Kie Jones
Marion
A.r.grimes
Robert Hosman
de- Nellie
Missy Flavilly
Ty Rochester
Ed Porgy
Bama Me Khwee
Vsclesium
George Murphys
Howard County
D.C. Lbr. Co
Denver, Ind
Indiana
Ree
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