Washington Letter on Cuba Policy and Officials
The piece notes a McKinley proclamation delaying Cuban annexation and pledging elections and local self rule as U.S. troops withdraw. It cites Secretary Root's reputation and rumors of Gen. Merritt to the Philippines, Dr. Bedloe’s suspension with China, Miles praising colored troops, and a Navy veto over moving Old Ironsides to greet Admiral Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
War Department
Cuba
Congress
Spain
U. S
U.S
Hawaii
Root
Merrit
Philippines
Merritt
Pittsburg
Dr. Bedloe
Canton
China
State Department
Philppines
Bedloe
Bedlow
Navy Department
Constitution
Portsmouth
N. H
Quiet Home Wedding Links Ferrow and Warner in 1899
Miss Mary Ferrow, cousin of Mr and Mrs W W Kirby, wed Hale E Warner of Rensselaer Indiana in a small Aug 24 1899 ceremony officiated by Rev J M Baker. The couple will reside in Rensselaer after visiting relatives and attending the Chili old settlers’ meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ferrow
Hale E. Warner
Rensselaer
Ind
J. M. Baker
Denver
Laer
Old Settlers
Chili
Tripune
Death of Mrs T H Skinner at Twelve Mile
Mrs. T H Skinner died Monday afternoon at her home near Twelve Mile after a long illness mentioned in the Trin unk. She was a Christian woman, beloved wife and mother, active in church and social life. Funeral services were held at the Skinner church Wednesday morning conducted by Rev George Hicks. An extended obituary is promised next week. Fred Eugene Grafft, Dentist, visits Denver Mondays for dental work at Will Redman’s rooms. Satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Skinner
Twelve Mile
Skinner Church
George Hicks
Fred Eugene Grafft
Denver
Will Redman
Change of books in public schools and exchange prices
The article outlines book updates for each school year from third to eighth, noting new readers, geographies, and arithmetics, and lists acceptable exchange prices for old books. It urges parents to procure new texts before the term and to engage with teachers to support proper use and monthly school-room visits. It closes with a program note for Epworth League activities and a rail excursion announcement for September 21 1899 with low rates to Cincinnati and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Ovirry
Tribune Office Offers New Style Calling Cards
The Tribune Office states readiness to provide calling cards of the latest style on short notice, catering to clients needing quick, stylish printings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TriBune
Lake Maniton Excursion by Lake Erie & Western RR
Lake Erie and Western Railroad Co offers a cheap day trip by special train leaving Denver at 9 25 a m for Rochester and Michigan City. Fares are 45 cents to Rochester and 1 dollar to Michigan City with a baggage car provided. Enjoy base ball boating fishing steamboat rides and lake shores for a full day excursion. Call ticket agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co
Lake Maniton
Rochester
Michigan City
Denver
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
Lake Manitou
Ind
Travel on the Red Sea and Delaware Shell Mounds
The Red Sea passage notes extreme heat from daily winds causing severe passenger discomfort. In Delaware the Shell Mounds reveal ancient Nanticoke oyster processing along the southern coastline with artifacts and remains of Indian implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sea
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Summer Tourist Rates to Laporte Ind 1899
Lake Erie & Western R R offers round trip excursion tickets from Denver to Laporte at 2 60 during the season from May 15 to September 30 1899. The Baptist Chautauqua will conduct sessions in Laporte throughout the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Lake Erie &Esters R. R
Denver
Baptist Chautauqua
Local Notices and Social Items From Denver Area
Additional Local notices include a change of ad for D. C. Miller of the Denver Cash Lumber Co and a report of an old settlers meeting at Chili. The piece records guests, travel, building work near town, a Prohibition speech, subscription reminders, Labor Day plans at Alwood with Lake Erie Railroad excursion tickets, and forthcoming family reunions and visits. It mentions Elsie Leonard’s new posting and several trips between Denver Wabash and Peru area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Miller
Denver Cash Lumber Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
the New School Books
Epworth League
Mildred Brower
Golden Newell
Myrtle Dukes
Lillie Fouts
Mary Keplinger
Edith Kirkpatrick
Audna Derek
Effie Snook
Ida Snook
Lake Erie & Western
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Denver Roller Mills
E. R. Warne
Morcombe
Mont. Barnes
Marion
Derek
A. Woolley Jare
Schmidt
Triune
Emerson Coons
Loransport
Alwood
Lake Erie Railroad
Ollie Leonard
Macy
B. F. Derek
Maude and
Audna
Wabash
Eikenberry
George Eikenberry
Courter
Joan E. Stewart
Carmel, Ind
W. L. Piper
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