Visayan Travel Notes From Bunol To Dumaguete 1908
B N Walker writes from the Philippines detailing his Visayan journey through Panay Negros Cebu and Bohol. He describes Panay ports Ilono and Iloilo as well as the new railway from Iloilo to Capiz under insular government guarantees, plus sugar plantations and timber lands in Negros Oriental. He praises Silliman Institute in Dumaguete and notes June 6 school terms in Bohol while urging the editor to keep his subscription.
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Bunol
Visayan
Visayan Islands
Manila
Cebu
Panay
Negros
Samar
Leyte
Bohol
Luzon
Mindanas
Tloilo
Ilono
Laloilo
Tuimaris
Occidental Negros
Toile
Hong Kong
Oriental Negros
Dumaguete
Dumequete
Silliman Institute
Silliman
New York
Presbyterian Mission Board
B.N. Walker
Legge Pays Respects to Rev Bartle at Farewell Reception
About two hundred members of the Knights of Pythias and families gathered at the Priday hall for a farewell honoring Rev. Bartle and his wife after four and a half years in Sheridan. Short speeches followed. he thanked attendees as an emblem of Knighthood was presented and refreshments were served.
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Bartle
Knights of Pythias
Priday
G. W. Scott
J. P. Davis
E. J. Mendenhall
Sheridan
Silver Medal Contest at Christian Church Wednesday Evening
A Children’s Silver Contest under the W. C. T. U. will be held at the Christian church on Wednesday evening July 15 at 8 o’clock. No admission, but baskets will collect. Program includes music by children’s chorus and choruses, devotions, readings such as A Plea for Rum, An Old Man’s Story, and a college oil can sketch. Carvie Beals is Contest Superintendent.
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Christian Church
Olive Evans
Him Mamie Melson
Atha Beals
Margaret Ferrow
College Oil Can
Bernice Melson Music Chorus
Benediction
C. W. B. M. Auxiliary Holds Good Meeting
The Auxiliary to the C. W. B. M. met with Mrs. Herbert Ray on Thursday afternoon for an interesting session. Mrs. Bartle resigned as president, a loss felt deeply for her valued leadership and missionary work.
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Herbert Ray
Bartle
Seventh Day Adventists Hold Tent Meeting for Locals
The Seventh Day Adventists continue sessions in the second ward school tent with good attendance. Sunday afternoon focused on business men as Elder Roberts explains why Adventists take a different course. Meetings will run for several weeks and the public is invited.
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Second Ward
Roberts
Pension prospects for Mrs Cleveland and presidential widows
A Washington dispatch notes likely congressional action grants Mrs Grover Cleveland a 5000 dollar annual pension following precedent set by Mrs Garfield who has received 5000 since 1832. The article outlines history of presidential widow pensions including Tyler Polk and Garfield grants and mentions Lincoln's militia service.
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Washington
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Garfield
Cleveland
Army
Navy
Tyler
Polk
Lincoln
Avery
Abraham Lincoln
Blackhawk
Notice to newspaper patrons to pay monthly
On account of other business I cannot attend to newspaper accounts, therefore I request that all patrons of either the Star or News pay at least once a month unless special arrangement with J. N. Fausset.
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the Star
News
J. N. Fausset
Members Give Reception to Pastor at Sparrow Home
Christian church members held a reception Thursday evening July 2 at Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sparrow’s home to honor their minister and wife before moving to Corydon. Light refreshments and social time followed brief speeches. Brother and Sister Bartle received gifts including a library table and a picture from the Aid Ladies.
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The
Christian Church
Allen Sparrow
Corydon
Bartle
Bro. Bartle
Church
Aid
Edwardses Spend Fourth at the Capital City
Mr and Mrs R G Edwards spent the Fourth of July in the capital city visiting friends and enjoying the holiday events.
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R. G. Edwards
Capital
How to Treat Old Cans for Useful Household Use
Instructions for recycling tin cans into cups, buckets, or containers by opening at the soldered end, cleaning and filing edges, and using larger cans for steaming and keeping foods hot. The guide highlights three-pound cans for steaming bread and puddings and for molding jellied meats.
Decorators Restyle First National Bank Interior
Workmen apply varnish and paint to the First National Bank interior with an Union City artist scheduled next week to oversee wall and ceiling decorations. Mrs Mary M Brown and daughter Mrs Laura Miller of Camden Ohio visit sister Mrs Sarah KB Underwood this week.
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First National Bank
Union City
Mary M. Brown
Laura Miller
Camden, Ohio
Sarah KB. Underwood
Northam Addresses Elwood On Liquor Traffic
Rev. W. L. Northam of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at the Presbyterian Church in Elwood, delivering a temperance lecture on the liquor traffic. The Observer praises his clear style, notes his wit and dramatizations, and reports plans for another lecture this fall as he stayed as a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Sumwal t.
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the Observer
Elwoods
W. L. Northam
Anti-Saloon League
Presbyterian Church
Elwood
Prohibitionists Meet Today in Tipton for Nominees and Electors
The Prohibitionists of Indiana’s Ninth district plan a Tipton convention July 10 to nominate a congressional candidate and handle business. They will choose a presidential elector and a district chairman. Speakers include Rev. W. Shoemaker of Kokomo and S. W. Haynes of Portland, at the Martz opera house.
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Ninth Congressional District
Tipton
Taggart's Burro Passes Through En Route to Indianapolis
Tom Taggart's burro traveled through here Monday en route to Indianapolis, a gift from friends at the Denver convention to the Indiana Democrats' leader. The animal's journey coincides with ongoing political events this week.
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Taggart
Tom Taggart
Indianapolis
Indiana
Denver
Canes in Spain and Puerto Rico Stir Fashion Arsenals
The London Chronicle reports natives in Spain and Porto Rico possess small arsenals of sword canes and dagger canes. Fine blades come from Toledo and other cities, some damascened or inlaid with silver and gold and inscribed with owners’ or saints’ names. Shops offer varied walking sticks from clergy and physicians mahogany and ebony to boulevards’ slender staves, travel sticks, and exotic woods.
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Toledo
London Chronicle
Funeral Etiquette Observed in Peruvian Traditions
The article describes funeral practices in Peru with women largely absent from ceremonies except among very close friends. Palbearers carry the coffin while an empty hearse follows, drawn by horses in varying numbers to display wealth. Male relatives and friends walk in procession, proving respect until burial, then attendees return home by carriage.
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Peru
Poor Old Sailor Seeks Help at Suburban Door
A wanderer asks a suburban house for aid claiming twenty years at sea. The house wife rebuffs him, slams the door, and remarks he does not look as if he has seen the water, from London Answers.
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Awell
London
Alexandria Addressing Confusion Warns for Reypt Spelling
The Heyptian Gazette of Alexandria warns all correspondents that communications addressed to Alexandria must include the word Reypt to avoid delivery to other towns named Alexandria in Scotland Canada New South Wales Cape Colony Italy and the United States.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Reypt
Scotland
Canada
New South Wales
Cape Colony
Italy
United States of America
Heyptian Gazette
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Hamilton County
List names multiple defendants in a real estate quiet title suit filed in Hamilton Circuit Court 1968. The plaintiffs seek to compel appearance of non residents from Indiana and non residents to answer the complaint or demur by October fifth at Noblesville Court House. Clerk Leroy J. Patty signs.
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William Pb. Harris
William J. Eberwein
Miley J. Ogle
Fletcher Ogle
May Ogle
Spencer Ogle
Lambert Ogle
Nettie Ogle
Marvin Ogle
Etta Eberwein
Nettlie Waggoner
Henry Waggoner
Maud Miller
Fred Miller
Mary Ogle
Ruth Ogle
Naomi Ogle
Richard Talcott
Mary Talcott
Talcott
Richard
Thomas Gould
Gould
Dorcas Ann Woodruff
Woodruff
Charles Benjamin Gould
Benjamin Gould
Charles Gould
Timle
Hamilton
Tudiana
Indiana
Hamilton Circuit Court of
Noblesville
Squirrel Season Opens in County Notices
Squirrel season opens July 1 and runs through October 1. Hunters licenses valid for one year are being issued from the County Clerk's office.
Teddy Bear Card Exchange Ends July 22
Notice warns residents to trade Teddy Bear cards before July 22 as they will no longer be valid after that date. The alert emphasizes timely action and urges participation to avoid losses.
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Walker
Ilaran
P. L
Legge
Rev
Carvie Beals
C. W. B. M. Auxiliary
Ludiana
Northam
Enroute
Spain
State of Indiana
Hamilton County
Pamilton
Leroy J. Patty
Pearson & Pearson, Attys
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