Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Events
Local notes report Ed Worth returning from Acton and Mrs. W EF Leitzmas ill, with Mrs. Ad McPherson sightseeing in Indianapolis. Mentions visits by WC Wood, George Nelson, Wil Elmore, and Mrs. Soeitherman to Monrovia and Anderson. Various social gatherings include Miss Jesse Woodrad and Miss Phadiey events, plus a birthday celebration for a local resident with numerous relatives from Indianapolis Avon Mooresville and Penitico sisters visiting.
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Thompae
Ah Potter Sma
Ritter
Indianapolis
Carrig Ritter
Manila Letter from 1899 Front Lines amid Weather and War
From Manila June 19 1899 a correspondent writes to Bert Hadley describing weather in Frisee and Manila. He recounts a recent battle with about 20 American deaths and 96 wounded, notes 15 000 Americans and many natives in the area, and describes trench fighting near the bay with improvised weapons and local living conditions. He mentions regiments including the 14th, fellow soldiers, pay delays, and longing to return home while detailing local geography and the ongoing war environment.
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Manila
P. I
Bert. Hadley
Bro
Knight
Frisey
Pam
Ouressoons
Australia
Riebinsen
Lola Ausmaanis
Lida
Povet Dieres
Pariess
Frank Sioor
Esty
Sule
Enderse
Daves
Aspen
Bat
Notiboest
Peilayebs
Petey
Menta
PLE
PILES! PILES! Sunday Visitors and Local Notes
Miss Lata Halioof will visit her parents Sunday. George Vouler of Indianapolis hosted Neal Comer and wife. Newton Butler and family visited. B P Butler and Mrs Jones joined. Armour & Co. of Chicago named largest fertilizer producer. A L Wheeler stocks their goods. Lindley advertises top fertilizers.
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Lata Halioof Eanieg
Sama Hill
Messrs
Tot
Charnes Comer
Clarry Wells
Tustianapolis
Neal Comer
George Vouiler
Indianapolis
Newton Butler
B. P. Butler
Armour & Co
Chicago
A. L. Wheeler
Madison Townsdep Brigades Paints and Neighborhood News
Joseph Bow is busy painting homes in the neighborhood. Local residents include Benjamin Mendenhall Caswell Barlow IL C Carter and family. Visitors include Misses Boyds from the city and Neeste Carter. West Newton reports sickness and several deaths. An old settlers meeting drew a large crowd though outside displays were criticized for drinking.
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Joseph Bow
Fren the Elf
Benjamin Mendenhall
Caswell Barlow
IL. C. Carter
Joe
Boyds
Neeste Carter
al. C. Carter
Hattie Carter
Wik Plains
Wincley
Alob
Carter
Family
Booker Bill Turley
Wave
Minnesota
Navestield
Dilly
Nannie Rees
Roadvale
West Newton
West Pratt
Slavery claim and medical ads mix in newspaper notes
An item extols Electric Bitters as a cure for female ailments and general weakness while also recounting local notices of theft, illnesses, and visitors. Advertisements tout Banner Salve and syrup Pepsin with patient testimonials, plus farm and seed market updates and social news from Manchester and surrounding areas.
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George D. Wiliams
Manchester
Honest Remedy Claims for Foley’s Honey and Tar
Advertisements promote Foley’s Honey and Tar as a trustworthy cough remedy for consumptives offering comfort in severe cases and potential cure in early stages. Another ad touts Lindley fertilizers as delivering the most plant food for the lowest price with quality mechanical condition.
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Foley
Lindley
Kipxey Cure Credited by Curtiss Resident
A Curtiss Wisconsin reader Gro. C. Hitcnockx reports Fonury''s Kipxey Cure was tested on his father and described as the only remedy that helped him.
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Fonury
Gro. C. Hitcnockx
Curtiss, Wis
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