Our Greatest Naval Hero Paul Jones and the Bonhomme Richard
Margaret Cole recounts John Paul Jones as Americas bravest naval figure in the Revolution. The piece details Jones commanding the Bon Homme Richard against Serapis, the sinking of his ship, the daring boarding of the Serapis, and his enduring refusal to surrender. It notes the flag and battle tactics, French aid, and Jones’s later life in Paris where he died in 1792.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Manila
John Paul Jones
Ocean
Alwass
Ireland
West Indies
Scotland
America
Alfred
Delaware
Philadelphia
Netty
Lieut
Jones
Congress
Paul Jones
Providence
Solebay
Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Commodore Jones
Alliance
British Isles
Pearson
Richard Dale
Annals of Fame
Paris
Local Notes on Travels Marriages and School Standards
Westfield notes include E T Pinnell traveling to Hot Springs Arkansas for rest. RM Porterfield was summoned to Homer by his brother S A Porterfield's death. John Newlin seeks treatment in Battle Creek Michigan for stomach and kidney issues. Theresa Dougherty and Arlie Boyd wed in Charleston by Judge Dornblazer. Ida Shuey marries Percy H Coulson in Benton Harbor. Clark County has two Standard Schools in Parker township Lindsay and Lee, a sign of local enterprise with proper facilities and upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E T Pinnell
Hot Springs
Ark
RM Porterfield
Homer
S A Porterfield
John Newlin
Battle Creek
Mich
Theresa Dougherty
Arlie Boyd
Charleston
Dornblazer
Ida Shuey
Foley Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Man From Menolhonie
F. F. Monahan of Menolhonie Wisconsin says Foley Honey and Tar Compound fixes him up when he catches a cold or has a bad cough. He warns against substitutes and notes it saves sickness and money. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
F. F. Monahan
Menolhonie
Wis
Man Faces Hidden Trials of New Shoulder Braces
A man endures discomfort from new shoulder braces, suggesting his suffering may surpass that of learning to wear a monocle, though the pain is not easily seen.
Local Figures Move to New Homes and Fire Damages
Mrs James Starner left Wednesday for Chicago while L G Bradstreet and family departed Saturday for Muskogee Oklahoma. The Van Bean residence on Washington avenue caught fire from a defective flue causing 400 to 500 dollars in damage. Perry A Coleman a well known Hunt City schoolteacher and Jasper county educator hanged himself Sunday night at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Times
James Starner
Chicago
L G Bradstreet
Muskogee
Okla
van Bean
Washington Avenue
Perry A. Coleman
Hunt City School
Jasper County
Health Warning for March Croup Colds and Pneumonia
A March health warning notes croup bronchial colds lagrippe and pneumonia as hazards for the very young and elderly. Doan's Kidney Pills are endorsed by Mrs. C McCoskey of Terre Haute for kidney relief, while Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe cough remedy in Terre Haute. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes. An extravagant man is described as secretly admiring misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Marshall
C. McCoskey
Cleveland Ave
Ind
Dean
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Cole
Westfield
The
Review
Sparks Milling Co
Alton, Ill
Casey
Lhe
Hildren
Cry For Fletcher
F. O. B. Marshall
Maxwell Roadster
Jones’ Garage
East Main Street
Uzum
Illinois
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