Alaska's vast territory shown in official report
The report outlines Alaska covering about one sixth of the U.S. and describing its coast mountains interior plains and the Yukon valley. It notes 1100 islands with channels, hot springs, volcanoes, and climate extremes from 100 F to 60 below zero. It cites Sitka mean temps around 41–46 F, discusses the Japan current, native alcohols, Pribilof Islands, schools, missions, agriculture fishing and mining, population near 33 000 with about 2 000 white residents.
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Alaska
United States
Yukon
Hoonah
Sitka
Yukon Valley
Pacific Ocean
Pribilof
Seal Islands
Bering Sea
Unalaska
Large crop forecasts and river region notices in May papers
May 1 newspaper item lists expected large strawberry and raspberry crops in river counties, local society events, a church cornerstone, a fatal accident from a bicycle crash, river pilot William Turpin’s death and biography, and community notices from Madison and nearby towns including pensions, taxes, and local incidents.
Samuel Davis and Family Run Starke County Republican Shop
Samuel Davis editor of the Starke County Republican works with his four children who type set edit and hustle for job work. He teaches vocal music and his daughter is a pianist while another daughter sings. The boys perform as singers and players and act as local agents for Chicago papers. Mrs. Davis edits and handles alphabets. Each family member maintains a personal bank account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Davis
Starke County Republican
Davis
Port Fulton Treasurers Failure Highlights Town Board Meeting
The re elected Port Fulton Treasurer Marion Janes faced a sixty cent shortage audit reveal and mental collapse fear, prompting replacement by Thomas H. Taylor. A new swindle involving a fruit tree seller ends with farmers unwittingly signing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Janes
Port Fulton
Jeffersonville
Janes
Jones
Mr. Howard
Mr. Janes
Ataulker
Remarkable Prison School Teaches Convicts in Indiana
Chaplain P. J. Collup led a weekly two night school at Prison South for 139 pupils starting in October and ending with 99. Forty men released, average attendance 119. Five grades ten classes, convicts taught by brighter peers, many entering literacy for the first time. Ages ranged from youths to gray veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
P. J. Collup
Prison South
Collup
Jeffersonville
Sheriff’s Sale of Hanover College Lot in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County sheriff offers at public sale the rents and profits for seven years of a tract in Hanover College’s southwest addition, lot 3, section 12, town 3 north range 9 east, 7-10 acres more or less, at Madison court house between 10 am and 4 pm, May 9 1892. If rents do not cover writ costs, the sheriff will also offer the fee simple interest with appurtenances. May 9 1892. John Hoagland Sheriff. May 12 1892 equals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thie
Madison
Four Corners
Jackson County
Henry
George Burbank
New Haven
Maurice Prenatt
Hanover
Trustees of
Hanover College
Colored School
Owen Anderson
John Hoagland
Jefferson County
Public Auction of 25 Acre Indiana Parcel in 1891 Case
Jefferson Circuit Court rules for Indiana ex rel James H. Crozier against James E. Griffin Jr. A public sale at Madison Court House door will offer the rents and profits for seven years for cash to the highest bidder. The tract covers part of the NE quarter of the NE quarter of section 10, Township 4N Range 11E, totaling about 25 acres, with appurtenances, to satisfy writ costs and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Madison
Jefferson County
Indiana
Jefferson Circuit Court
State of Indiana
James H. Crozier
James E. Griffin, Jr
City of
Christian Endeavor Convention Delegates Arrive
Delegates from Jefferson county arrive in large numbers to attend the Christian Endeavor Convention. Rev Dr Hunter and wife from Terre Haute arrive this evening, Dr Hathaway from Indianapolis will speak tomorrow. Lawrenceburg Vevay and Aurora delegates come on the Cincinnati packet tonight. Miss Van Horn arrived from Lawrenceburg. Delegates from the Christian church include Josie Farelet Hannah Brown Ella Hildebrath and Clara Bosaw from Vevay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Jefferson County
Dr. Hunter
Terre Haute
Hathaway
Indianapolis
Lawrenceburg
Vevay
Aurora
Cincinnati
Miss van Horn
Christian Church
Josie Farelet
Hannah Brown
Ella Hildebrath
Clara Bosaw
Son of Dying Man Seeks Faith Cure From Scottburg Jurist
In Clark County Indiana a son visiting his dying father in New Washington asks a Scottsburg faith healer to hurry the bedside miracle. The physician deflects saying the father remains in God's hands tonight and tomorrow if spared. The patient rejects further faith cure attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
New Washington
Clark County
Scottsburg
Democratic City Ticket Defeated in Madison
The Madison dispatch reports a large defeat for the Democratic city ticket. Democratic City Central Committee Chairman George E. Trow says he voted and worked against Mayor Brashear, head of the ticket. The Herald calls for his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City
Democratic City Central Committee
George E. Trow
Brashear
The
Herald
Dem
Public sale sought in Madison River Block No 2 notice
State of Indiana ex rel Perry E Bear Prosecuting Attorney versus Bridget Brennen and others announces an outcry sale at public auction from 10 o clock a.m. at the northwest corner of John Haney property in River Block No 2 City of Madison. The tract covers 40 by 42 feet between Walnut and Main streets with rents and profits to be added and writ costs to be paid. Deed book 32 page 264 referenced. writ and costs must be paid in the said amount of 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Circuit
State of
Indiana
Exrel Perry E. Bear
John B. Taylor
Swill
Jefferson Circuit Court
Perry E. Bear
Bridget Brennen
John Haney
Walnut
Main Streets
City of Madison
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Alaskan
Baurer
U. R. E.of P
Hood
Edward Phillips
Ryker’s Ridge
Mount Zion
Wendell Voelker
East First Street
Mr. Voelker
Frank Brinkley
Clark’s Hill
Brinkley
Grant County
Juniata Tribe of
Red Men
Joe Sheets
Springdale Cemetery
Ladies’ Society of
Trinity Church
Bishop
S. 5. Moffett & Son
Madison Merchants’ Retail Commercial Agency
Warner F. Pratt
George D. Demaree
Almond Daniells
J. J. Kasper
Chas. E. Stanton
John J. Mullen
John W. Thomas
Cleon T. Branham
James Murray
Powell
Fairmount
Mr. Murray
Dr. Matthews
George H. Arthur
William M. Turpin
Warsaw
Gallatin County
Ohio
Pomeroy
Louisville
City of Vevay
Addie
Thomas A. Pogue
Howard
Turpin
Cal B. Gray
Hayden H. Jones
Kent
J. P. Wells
George Davis
Bee Camp
A. Geile
Seymour
Will Geile
Bon Ton
Bonton Barber Shop
Shorty
Webster
Walter
William Wolf, Jr
Southeast Street
Collups
Section No
Township No. 4
Indianapolis Sentinel
Christine Weber
Charles Weber
Christine Schmitt
Louis Weber
Catherine Mueller
John Mueller
William Weber
W. H. Matthews
George Geisler
J. P. Wellis, All’y
Matthias Geisler
Ayer
J. O. Wilson
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Wm. H. DeLancett
Dorset
Ontario
J. T. Sparks
M. D
Yeddo
Ind
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Us Bitters
A. P. Ordway & Co
Boston
Maas
Dieffenbach Dispensary
Wis
Stresch
Milwaukee
West First Street
Vernon
Pearl Street
Sixth Ward
Thomas Donlan
W. A. Heckard
D.D
Albany
East Main Street
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