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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

6

Greatest Baseball Hero of Manila Front Line

A soldier named Hanton, then a private now a sergeant in a Manila regiment, is hailed for a deserting victory during a skirmish near Iloilo. He saved a baseball game by sprinting with a raised weapon as insurgents attacked, his throw ending a rally and aiding a camp escape as the line held and the enemy retreated.

Hanton United States Army Manila Umtala Iloilo I T Bromo Seltzer Carroll Heston Gode Cevile Wa Chapman Pacific Virginia Missouri Kentucky Lyon Boonville Cole Jackson St. Louis Jefferson City McClellan Cincinnati Grafton Beverly Lew Wallace Romney Cumberland Watterson Williamsport Scott Pennsylvania Washington Patterson Johnston Maryland Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Baltimore and Ohio Philippi Ohio MacClellan Greeley Marietta Chillicothe Potomac Harperserry Manassas Beauregard Bull Run John G. Nicolay Bitz John Porter George H. Thomas

War Fifty Years Ago by Japils A Lolerton

The piece surveys late June 1861 Civil War events with Lincoln preparing a July 4 message, Virginia secession costs, Kentucky neutrality, and western Virginia statehood. It notes McClellan and Patterson movements, Yorktown era skirmishes, and a reflective view on the era’s patriotic fervor and leadership pressures.

Lowe America Inura Lincoln White House West Virginia

Woman Seeks Relief From Female Ailments in Erie Ad

A Erie Pennsylvania reader shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for five years of female troubles and a major improvement after six bottles. The letter touts the product as non narcotic and urges others to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham for free advice.

Erie Jalmont Lydia K. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Mra J. P. Enples F. D. No Lydia Kh. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass

Bids Sought for United Presbyterian Church Remodel

Lead bids for remodeling the United Presbyterian church at West Chester Iowa will be received until noon Saturday June 17 1911. The committee may reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications are at J L Coffey and Son Lumber office.

United Presbyterian Church West Chester Iowa Comittee J. L. Coffey & Son Lumber

Meritol Digestive Tonic Promoted by Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Lemmon's Pharmacy exclusive agents endorse Meritol Digestive Tonic as a standard remedy for indigestion and unsteady nerves. The druggist guarantees it as a good tonic and system builder, citing its medicinal properties and world wide recognition for relief from sick headaches and stomach ailments.

American Drug & Press Aspcittion Lemmon's Pharmacy

Meritol Chocolate Granules Promise Relief for Stomach and Liver

Advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Meritol Chocolate Granules as a cure for stomach and liver disorders claiming it improves life. The copy targets readers feeling anxious or depressed about health and uses upbeat language to sell the product.

Meritol Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Notice of sale authorization in Williams Essley estate

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa 1911 an executor applies to sell land in Brown Nebraska and West Washington Iowa to carry out William L. Essley's will. Hearing set June 15 at 10 a.m. at the Washington County Courthouse. Attorneys Brookhart 24831 represent the plaintiff A H Essley executor.

Washington County Iowa William L. Essley A. H. Essley Ve. Siddie T. Essley Eva Cocklin Lydia Eichelberger District Court A. H. Hissley Brown County Nebraska Washington City William L. Misley Washington Evening Journal W. & J. L. Brookhart

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