Washington Boy in Navy Writes Home From Madeira Islands
A U.S. Navy recruit Frank Hott, stationed around Madeira Islands and St. Thomas West Indies, reports a gain of twenty pounds and describes the clean port city built on three mounds with castles named Blue Beard Black Beard and Captain Kid. He notes English speaking locals, a large harbor, and ships including a Russian man-of-war. The letter, dated February 10 1900, is shared with his parents.
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Frank Hott
United States Navy
Madeira Islands
St. Thomas
West Indies
Blue Beard
Black Beard
Captain Kid
Madeira
Madera
Africa
Lisbon
Plymouth
Liverpool
Portugal
Governor’s Palace
Funchal
San Juan
Navy
Mrs McCall celebrates 24 years in Washington millinery trade
The article notes Mrs R T McCall's 24 years in business offering top hats and styles. She advertises a grand millinery opening with four experienced trimmers and access to market-bought items. Prices are described as reasonable and the shop promises neat, dispatchful service. The piece also mentions Madeira shipboard letters and other notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T.mccall
New York
Paris
Miss McCall
Wickham
Anderson
Damage by Lightning Repair Work in Riverside Area
Crawfordsville March 30 special report notes repairs on lightning damage along the line from here to Olds. Harry Smith of Olds and Harry Hewitt of Illinois, state inspector for Tom A. Marshall Telephone Co., with Joe Morehead, inspected damaged instruments. Local residents Hig Manners and Mrs. J F Buxbaum are mentioned among the ill and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Hig Manners
Harry Smith
Olds
Harry Hewitt
Illinois
Tom A. Marshall
Death in Ainsworth area after stomach cancer
R K Jones, about 50, died at his home five miles northeast of Ainsworth on Thursday evening after a cancer of the stomach. Interment was in the city cemetery. The widow, four sons and two daughters mourn him and the community sends sympathy.
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Ainsworth la
R. K. Jones
Here
Jones
Cad School Sees Profitable Winter Term
The winter term closed with strong results and high effort, especially in upper classes. Spring term begins Monday April 2 with the published schedule in effect. enrollment will be smaller but work should be thorough and efficient as the Cad marks its 25th anniversary in June and seeks local support.
New Century Wall Paper Catalogs Vast Pattern Variety
Anderson and Burroughs advertise the New Century Wall Paper line offering over four hundred patterns in diverse grades and colors. They claim novelty and up-to-date designs including chintz stripes florals heraldic scrolls tapestries oriental motifs pressed and embossed papers with friezes and ceilings. They invite customers to visit and view the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Burroughs
Reverend Sam Jones Lecture At Graham In Two Weeks
Tickets are available at Anderson and Burroughs for the Rev. Sam Jones lecture at Graham next Friday evening April 6. Many on the guarantee list have not yet claimed their tickets. reserve seats now with no extra charge for reserved seating. Col. D. J. Palmer arrived home recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Graham
Anderson & Burroughs
P E O Ladies Meet Highlights Violin Recitals and Home Notes
The P E O ladies met at Mrs C H Keck s home with Miss Sadie Grumbling performing three violin solos accompanied by Miss Bess Scofield. Mrs Fanny Harwood spoke on 19th and 20th century homes while Miss Ida Roberts reviewed Janice Merideth. News notes mention Ashby Nicola steel range displays and new school program invitations. The item also notes the death of Mrs R M Wallace in Kansas and the Wallace family leaving town eighteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E O
C. H. Keck
Sadie Grumbling
Bess Scofield
Fanny Harwood
Ida Roberts
Janice Merideth
R. M. Wallace
Kansas
Wallace
A. Krox
Geo. DeLong
Ottawa Girl Returns Home From Sister's Guest Visit
Misa Colwell of Ottawa Illinois has completed a visit at the home of her sister Mr Charles Blair and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Colwell
Ottawa
Ill
Chas. Blair
Free trial offer for Dwight's Complexion Beautifier
Reader notice promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a limited time free full size box to ladies who mail address and 10c to cover packing and postage. Mentions D W Custer & Co Huntington WV. Also includes a brief notice about Jay Goulds wealth quote and a theater note praising Other People's Money with performer Hennessy Leroyle and the character Hutchinson Hopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Jay Gould
Hennessy Leroyle
Hutchinson Hopper
Karl's Clover Root Tea Breath Purifier Ad
An old advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as purifying breath by acting on the bowels. It claims years of sale with an absolute guarantee. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by J. W. Atew ta.
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Shiloh
J. H. Stewarts
Karl
J. WH. Atewta
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Mercer & Chilcote
Qor
Sol. Rich & Co
CARY
Buffalo, N. Y., U.S. A
United States
A. N. Euwer
Stewart's Pharmacy
L. Z. Miksch
Roney
E. C. Carris
Sam P
Anderson & Bur
Rough’s Pharmacy
Washington
WIN. Smouse & Co
Washington, D.C
R. T. McCall
Ton
Island OF
Frank Hart
U. 8S
Ship
Dixie
J. Hite
Abbey Craig
Knox County
Henry Masters
G. L. Lacey
J. W. Lotts
Neighborhood News
J. F. Buxbaum
Rela
Tives
Grace Hill
Fay and
Ferne Farris
Melia Dickey
Dr Kerr
Ainsworth News
Sam Chambers
J. W. Dunham
Davenport
J. G. Rowan
James Walker
Mrs. Swift
Wm. Henderson
H. Davis
William
Wayland News
Washington Academy
Journal
Philadelphia
Cloak and Suit Co
Spe
Winfield and
Intermediate
Brighton
Keota
West Chester
Ainsworth
Ing
D. J. Palmer
Ashby & Nicola
NAL
Whiting's
Butler's
Steod
J. A. Harwood
Marshall
Ff. W. Brindley
Hytel Allen
Crosby
J. A. Cunningham
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