The Confederate Gunboat Moore in the Farragut Rush
The Confederate paddlewheel gunboat Moore under Lt Beverly Kennon fought a dramatic chase and battle with the U.S. warships Oneida Cayuga and Varuna as Farragut’s fleet moved past Forts Philip and Jackson. The Moore rammed the Varuna, steamed in smoke and flames, and, aided by oil-fueled fire, escaped up river while the Varuna and burning Confederates barred pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Kilmer
Farragut
New Orleans
Governor Moore
Moore
Mississippi
Fort Philip
Beverly Kennon
Uncle Sam
Kennan
Kennon
Quitman
Kennen
Varuna
Stonewall Jackson
Fortieth Anniversary War Story of the Moore at Varuna
The Confederate ram Moore fights five Union ships led by Bailey’s division. After three hours of battle the Moore is crippled and scuttled as Kennon and crew are evacuated. Losses reach ninety-one dead and thirteen wounded. Kennon is later seen with Oneida and Cayuga captains and meets General Butler aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varuna
Kennon
Kennan
Pensacola
New Orleans
Moore
Farragut
Theodorus Bailey
Bailey
Cayuga
Oneida
Farraguta
Tensacola
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Local notes and events from Greensburg area
Arthur Lemmon on sick list. Charles Schuh back from Kentucky. O G Miller trips to Bedford. Hitch rack debate heats up. John T Points sues Dora and Robert Johnson. Richard Dunn of Indianapolis visits grandparents. Chaille and Biddinger granted marriage license. Cortez Hunter guests of C H Wolf in Rushville. Mrs Will Zickendrath and two children visit from Union City. Donnell Davidson visiting his father T E Davidson. Drillers lose tools at 450 feet in gas well. Daughter of Mrs Barbara Ruhl at Rich mond asylum awaiting room. Charles Simmonds loses finger at purley. Dr Gullefer treats. Marian Caskey’s 6th birthday party. F W Zickendrath wed Lyda Struwe. bakery purchase in Indianapolis. Bert Donnell now assistant manager at Pinnell Lumber in Rushville. Indiana Real Estate office led by M Tucker and Edwin White. Greensburg Lodge Master’s degree conferred on Herschel Smiley and Thonas Clemons. next lodge to confer on four candidates. Kent terms and Farragut anecdotes from Civil War era attributed to GEORGE L. KILMER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Chaille
Ollie Biddinger
Cortez Hunter
C. H. Wolf
Rushville
Will Zickendrath
Union City
Donnell Davidson
Columbus
T. E. Davidson
L. Jackson
Marian Caskey
F. W. Zickendrath
Indianapolis
Lyda Struwe
Zickendrath
Bert Donnell
Pinnell Lumber Co
Indiana
M. Tucker
Edwin White
White
Hamilton Block
Big Four Fast Train Runs 283 Miles in Under Seven Hours
A Big Four fast train ran Sunday between Cleveland and Indianapolis covering 283 miles in six hours and forty five minutes exclusive of stops. Also notes advise Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness. Wm Fleming reports August 26 to 29 set for the old settlers meeting and farmer's fair. Real estate deals: John Marlow sold 110 acres near town to William Ricke for 6000 and Marion Barnes 92 acres to Ricke for 4500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Zack Boicourt
Wm. Fleming
John Marlow
William Ricke
Fowler
Marion
Clel
Barnes
Marlow
Ricke
St. Maurice
Lincoln and the witness who bragged of throwing him
A Youth's Companion tale recalls a circuit court case from the 1830s in central Illinois. A middle aged witness testified he would not believe the man on oath because he had heard him brag that he had thrown Abe Lincoln in a fair lussie, and the impeachment effort succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Ilinois
Abe Lincoln
A Shrewd Yankee Story Told by a Boston Host
A Boston hotel man recounts a farm boy tale about egg inspection. The boy, sent to buy eggs, finds eleven and explains the count while the farmer explains one egg has a double yolk, resolving the discrepancy.
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Boston
Sea Necklaces Describe Curious Sea Snail Egg Ropes
The article explains sea necklaces or sea neck lances as egg cases of sea snails. Envelopes form along a stem with a central biggest enclosure, each containing a spot of thinner material for young snails to hatch. The female buries in sand and lays a necklace that drifts, with many eggs failing to hatch but survivors living long lives.
Physical Formation of Mexico Its Stepwise Plateau
Mexico features a central northwesterly going plateau rising from east and west coasts. Elevations range from 4,000 to 8,000 feet, with snow capped volcamoses towering above. Ten peaks exceed 12,000 feet and three overlook valleys at 17,782 17,356 and 16,060 feet, including Popocatapetl Orizaba and Ixtaccihuatl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Popocatapetl
Orizaba
Ixtaccihuatl
Voice of Experience Meets Young Father Over Trust Deposit
The dialogue pairs a cautious father and a stubborn older man about a savings deposit for a baby. The father plans to reveal the deposit at age twenty one with compound interest, while the old man warns that the son will misuse the funds for marriage and large family expenses.
Stationery Order Encouraged for Timely Needs
Local shop urges customers to place stationery orders now to ensure timely delivery and avoid backlogs. Staff note popular items may run out as the new school term approaches.
Draw Corks Easily Trick for a Corkless Bottle
A party trick explains how to remove a cork without a corkscrew. Melt sealing wax over a flame, let it drip onto the cork, press the waxed stick to the cork until dry, then pull the cork out with the wax. Do not yank the stick and ensure the cork is dry before applying wax.
Bengal Tigers and Their Fearsome Might in Bengal
The article describes man eating Bengal tigers as older and weaker, preferring settlements to prey on humans. It notes the largest tigers live near the Ganges in Bengal close to Calcutta, with full grown individuals reaching ten feet. Tigers are said to surpass lions in strength and ferocity, rivaled only by grizzly bears and a giant bear of Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Ganges River
Galcutta
Alaska
St. Nicholas
Forgotten Dot On Elizabeth Dot Wedding
A large town in the north of England saw a wedding officiated by an eccentric vicar. On a second visit he produced two green bags and, with solemnity, corrected a misspelling by telling Mrs Williams she forgot to dot the i in Elizabeth, ending the family’s tension.
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England
Kidney Disorder Warned But Kidney Cure Promoted
The notice claims fatigue and general malaise signal kidney disorder and endorses Foley's Kidney Cure from Alexander & Co as a remedy. No medical disclaimer is provided and substitutes are discouraged.
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Foley
Alexander & Co, ml
Mechanicsburg Social Notes Amid Weather Watch
Mrs. Holman Glidewell is listed sick. Nora Starks and Ella Zeigler called on Rosa Martin. Cliff Moulton of Westport visited relatives Friday and Saturday. A cloud burst dropped heavy rain Friday night. Mrs. Sarah Martin and daughter Josie spent Tuesday with Mrs. Granville Martin. Marion Glidewell and family visited Cincinnati Sunday. A Sample and wife visited daughter Ella Davis in Westport last week. Mrs. Fred Zimmerman, visiting in Cincinnati, returned home with Miss Gertrude With Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Starks
Ella Zeigler
Rosa Martin
Marion Glidewell
Granville Martin
Cincinnati
A. Sample
Ella Davis
Westport
Fred Zimmerman
Lucy Greenefelt
Miss Getrude
Saved From an Awful Fate With Dr King’s Discovery
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa recalls six months of hay fever and asthma leaving her near to death before using Dr King’s New Discovery. She calls it the safest cure for throat and lung diseases and claims complete recovery. Guaranteed bottles and trial bottles free at Gver Bonner’s.
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A.M. Shields
Chambersburg
G Ver & Bonner’s
Ladies' Missionary Society Events Recap in Kingston
Kingston notes show the Ladies' Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. Matt Meek on Thursday. Clarksburg group met with Mrs. C. R. Adams the previous week. Miss Emma Donnell hosted the Y. U. C. and Up to-Date Club midweek. Miss Lulu Braden of Greensburg visited, returning home after a weeks stay with Miss Alice Stewart.
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The
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Matt Meek
Clarksburg
C. R. Adams
Emma Donnell
Y. U. C. and
Upto-Date Club
Lulu Braden
Greensburg
Alice Stewart
Kidney health claim in early 20th century ad
An advertisement asserts thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder and urinary issues. It claims a test with a glass of water reveals problems, and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Swamp Root
Outing at Geneva Cave Highlights Local Visitors
Last week residents traveled to Martinsville seeking health benefits for Mrs. Donnell. Rev. Adams and wife with guests Helen, Henry, Will Oldfather, and Miss Gibbeny of Hanover are enjoying an outing at Geneva Cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Adams
Helen
Henry
Will Oldfather
Miss Gibbeny
Hanover
Geneva Cave
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Probate Case
Decatur County court files a complaint to sell real estate for the estate of Cynthia A Jones. Defendants not residents of Indiana are named. case seeks court order to sell assets to pay debts. Plaintiffs require response by October 21 or face default hearing in Greenin g at the Decatur County Court House.
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Jane
Decatur County
Indiana
Elizabeth Hammon
T. Hammon
Joseph Stewart
Frank Stewart
Nellie Stewart
Frederick Stewart
Otus Gaer
Jane Gayer
State of
Pamed
Greening
John K. Turner
Myrox C Jenkins
Jude
Circuit Court
Ao E. Doggett
John E. Mull
Creath & Parker
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Arthur Lemmon
Charles Schuh
Kentucky
O. G. Miller
Bedford
John T. Points
Dora
Robert Johnson
Richarold Dunn
Charles Simmonds
W.P. Harris
Dr. Gullefer
Greensburg Lodge No
Herschel Smiley
Thonas Clemons
Alert Lodge
Butler
General Lovell
Albert Kautz
Hartford
George L. Kilmer
Enk
DR. Joseph Ene
D. T. Morris
Maple Grove Farm
ENE Medicine CO
Ind
Alexander &Co
Thomson’s
Chamberlain
Batterton
Beyond Belet
Bengal Tigers
Mechanicsburg
Cliff Moulton
Sarah Martin
Josie
Kingston
Lowry Donnell
Cora
Lewis B Jones
Cynthia A Jones
Pilaintus
Sarah Johnson
John Johnson
Wis B. Jones
Ellen Jones
Even T. Hammon
Lafayette Shelhorn
Frank E. Shelhorn
Alma Shelhhorn
Lavina Rice
Augustus Rice
Daisy Tevis
Ethel Shelhorn
Otis Gayer
Adinistrator
Prorerty
John
Mull
Nina
Margaret E. Doggett
Eureka
Enders
Standard Ol! Company
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