Escape From a Sand-Hilled Prison During Civil War Battle
Account by Admiral Evans recalls being wounded in an attack on Bert Fisher. Evading drowning, he crawled from a sand-filled hole, witnessed a Confederate bombardment, and hid behind sand piles as shells screamed overhead. He recounts firing on a cowardly lookout and escaping captivity with improvised revolver use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Evans
Bert Fisher
Wastmorth
Cartital
Wastienth
Evans
Wasmouth
Niles
Towas
Naval
Ashell
Tlello
Seoul
Local residents, visitors fill city pages with travel and births
Ward Dunbar and several visitors from Chicago Detroit and Denver are noted in city society. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Arter of Franklin street. Frank Biddle Glen Hayden head to Ches ter ton sands for two days of hunting dicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arter
Franklin Street
Menno Weaver
Cyrus Flickinger
Wakarisa
John Good
Claudeville
Frank Biddle
Glen Hayden
Sand Hills
Chesterton
Mike Kaskell
Justless
Chicago
Sick List Notes Several Local Residents
Mrs Be Holdeman is on the sick list. J L Doty of Indiana avenue has Jumbago. W A Golden suffered a piece of steel in an eye. Levi Rowe, ill for days, is able to be up. Mrs J A Nelson of Indiana avenue grew severely sick with heart trouble Thursday night but is better today. J R Duncan dressed today for first time since September 25 accident. He can walk about Hale but is sore. William Hess, injured at Dowagiac, is gaining strength and past the danger point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hile
Jackson
Levi Rowe
J. A. Nelson
Indiana Avenue
J. R. Duncan
Hale
E. G. Reynolds
William Hess
Dowagiac
Elkhart
John H. Raven
Untold Tales and Perfume Myths in 19th Century Letters
A mixed piece recalling Joel Chandler Harris and his Uncle Remus origins alongside a humorous aside on eau de Cologne. It cites Harris’s early misgivings, a pivotal submission, and the author Sam W. Stall, then moves to a salon anecdote about Cologne perfume by Johann Maria Farina and a quip on misnaming perfumes as Cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Chandler Tarvix
Temus
Athenia
Sam W. Stall
Constitution
Tarris
Maude
Cologne
London
Chicago
Denver
New York Press
Masters of Mystery in Law and Medicine
A compact look examines the claim that the best in mystery crafts come from lawyers and physicians, highlighting how expertise shapes analysis, deduction, and problem solving in legal and medical domains.
One Face Wash Gains Popularity Over Makeup
An exchange notes a shift away from paint and powder toward simple home preparations. A recommended face wash combines Rose Water, Cologne Spirits, and Eppotene, dissolved in hot water, then cooled and used daily to soften the complexion and remove shine. Eppestone is said to prevent freckles tan and sunburn.
Ivy’s Climate Benefits and Dangers in Walls
Ivy covers house walls cooling interiors in summer and warming them in winter while keeping surfaces dry. The plant’s growth can protect but also damage woodwork by loosening joints and compromising structure.
Buehler Bros Advertises Meats at 520 South Main
Local storefront Buehler Bros lists a variety of beef cuts and sausages with prices and item descriptions for sale. The ad references beef pot roast rib roast plate boiling beef sirloin and round steaks Porterhouse and short steaks flank steak and assorted sausages and livers.
Community notices include meetings and bank promotions
Kane Lodge F and A M meets this evening. Congregational society hosts church social with music and addresses. Start a savings account at St Joseph Valley Bank with quarterly interest. Cash Basis Bank reminds next interest period begins Nov 1. Tag Day planned for October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Society
St. Joseph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coward Evans
Ward Dunbar
George E. Shaw
N. G. Goodman
Detroit
Virgil Young
Cyrus D. Roys
Lulu Brusman
Goshen
Carrie Howland
Roy Harper
Charles Shuler
George Shuler
Neil Hayes
Sam Moist
Wolf Avenue
Ligonier
Lou Simalley
Rome City
Mary Mendham
Sallie Mendham
Mary Keyser
Monroeville
Ind
Chas. Keyser
BE. Holdeman
J. L. Doty
W. A. Golden
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Buehler Bros
South Main Street
Kane Lodge, F. & A.M
Lusher Bros
Jersey
New York
H. Helfrick
Gents
OPERA
Willow Bay
New York City
Keene Bros
Elks Temple
Trout
Toledo
Lake Shore Ry
Elfhart
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
Dally
Shafer & Schult
Micks & Son, Jewelers
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