A Woman's Revenge in Mexico Ends in Execution
A sensational Civil War incident in Mexico details the arrest of Colonel Chiapas by the insurgent widow Mme Talamantes. After her husband and sons were executed, she raised a armed force, captured Chiapas, and ordered his grave digged and shot. The tale frames her as a fierce avenger and leader among rebels.
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Mexico
Diaz
Chiapas
Sonora
Talamantes
Mme. Talamantes
Mme Talamantes
Agua Prieta
African rhinos described as nervous and cowardly
The piece cites John T McCutcheon describing the African rhinoceros as not ferocious but nervous and cowardly. It notes the rhino’s behavior after wallowing and dressing in a so called red coat as it searches for danger, rushing about with a raised tail and snorting like a steam engine.
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John’t. McCutcheon
Ile
Transrer
Silent Partner Ad Prompts Curtain Confession
Mrs Garrill and George swap quips after a humorous newspaper ad about a silent partner and a misplaced budget leads to a light quarrel. A thermometer falls as the couple jokes about marriage and finance. The exchange highlights humor over mistaken finances and social expectations.
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Garrill
Harper’s Weekly
The Times Hard on Brandy and Bracing Politics
A London Sketch joke contrasts a candidate invoking eminent words with a man calling the times hard. A husband complains slipping under financial strain while his wife quips that he stays above water by sipping brandy.
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London
Order to Show Cause on Sale of Real Estate in Washington
In Chehalis County probate the Superior Court requires the estate administrator to show cause why the deceased R. C. Kearney property should not be sold to satisfy claims and administration expenses. A hearing is set for October 7, 1911, at 9:30 AM in Montesano to authorize sale. publication of this order is required for four weeks before September 30, 1911.
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State of Washington
Chehalis
R. C. Kearney
H. E. Hulet
R. C. Hulet
Montesano
Public notice of assignment and sale in Chehalis County
Legal notices state Johan Zackrisen assigned all property for creditors with N W Bush as assignee and claimants must prove claims at 312% East Heron Aberdeen. Another notice schedules sale of defendants rights at the Monte sano Courthouse Sept 23 1911 to satisfy judgment costs and interest. Sheriff Ed Payette and Deputy J D Royce oversee the sale and dates of publication run August 1911 to September 1911.
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Johan Zackrisen
Dabney & Pearson
East Heron St
Aberdeen
Wash
N. W. Bush
Public Auction Foreclosure Notice in Chehalis County
State of Washington summons to J J Johnson and others in Chehalis County for foreclosure of tax lien on the west half of the southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section ten, township sixteen north, range eight west Willamette Meridian. C A Werley claims delinquent taxes from 1904 to 1910 totaling 47.10 with 15 percent interest and seeks judgment in Superior Court Aberdeen attorney A Emerson Cross. last publication September 15, 1911.
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C. A. Werley
A. D
Chehalis
State of Washington
Chehalis County
Township Sixteen
Willamette Meridian
State of
Washington
A. Emerson Cross
Aberdeen
Wash
Sheriff Sale Notice in Chehalis County Washington
A foreclosure order of sale in Chehalis County Washington directs sheriff sale of the Northwest quarter of the northeast quarter Section 24 Township 16 North Range 9 West Willamette Meridian. Plaintiff N G Kaufman sues Frank Klain Polina Klain Hans Johnson and Wilson Buttner for 250.40 debt plus interest and costs.
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Washington
Chehalis County
N. G. Kaufman
Frank Klain
Polina Klain
Hans Johnson A. Wilson Buttner
Frank Klal
Justice Court Notice in Chehalis County
In Justice's Court Aberdeen Precinct Chehalis County Washington Ninemire Packing Co plaintiff vs R B Wiseman defendant State of Washington County of Chehalis is To R B Wiseman defendant In the name of the State of Washington you are hereby notified that has filed its complaint against you in said court and that the issues will be heard in the Finch Building Aberdeen on September 29 1911 at 8 o'clock A M unless you appear and answer the complaint the same will be confessed and the demand of the plaintiff granted The object is recovery of a balance due for meat and food supplies sold amount 5 60 dollars Complaint filed August 12 1911 Dated August 29 1911 W H TUCKER Justice of the Peace Aberdeen Precinct Chehalis County Washington FRANK BEAM Attorney for Plaintiff Rooms 5 and 6 Kaufman Block First publication August 31 1911 Last publication September 14
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Justice’s Court
W. H. Tucker
Aberdeen Precinct
Chehalis County
Washington
Ninemire Packing Co
R. B. Wiseman
State of Washington
County of Chehalis
Finch Building
City of Aberden
the Eace
Frank Beam
Plaintiff
Kaufman Block
Guests Pay For Servants At Napoleon III Court
An Harper's essay recounts guests at Compiegne forced to pay a lump sum pourboire of 600 francs for court servants. The major domo fixed amounts with higher tips expected from ambassadors and ministers, sparking debate among noble attendees about the burden and method of giving. The piece also discusses a Stickleback legend about Noah and a hedgehog at the ark.
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Napoleon III
Compiegne
Mme. de Hegermann-Lindencrone
Harper’s
Domo
France
Noah
Curious Pens Sign First-Rate Executions at Lyons Prison
At the St. Paul de Lyons prison in Lyons France a striking collection of pens remains. Each execution sees a fresh pen used for the officials to sign the regulation receipts handing over prisoners for execution with ink left to dry.
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St. Paul
Lyons
France
Daily Time Card Steamer Harbor Belle Schedule 1911
Sailings listed for routes to Hoquiam Montesano and Westport for weekdays and Sundays with departure times from Montesano Cosmopolis Aberdeen Hoquiam and Westport and return times from Westport and Hoquiam Peter Wilson master signed at end.
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Aberdeen
Westport
North Jetty
Hoquiam
Eighth St. Dock
Osck
Montesano
Cosmopolis
Peter Wilson
Evidence of Earth’s Shape Cited in Old Tract
A humorous exchanges notes early proofs that the earth is round, comparing it to an orange, with a student questioning the need for proof and a teacher asserting common knowledge. The citation appears in a Chicago Tribune quotation.
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Thomas
Tommy Tucker
Chicago Tribune
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E. Wishkah Sr
Herald
F. Fredrickson
Summit ST
F.F. Fluke
B. Hume
Flinders
Aberdeen Herald
Mason Irwin
United States of America
ED. Payette
Chehalis Co
J. D. Royce
J. J. Johnson
Alice Johnson
Charles Cropenhoff
Willapa Logging and Timber Co
Harbor Belle
A.m. Ly
Elma
M. M. Wakefield
Elma, Wash
T. H. Hill
Public Accountant
East Wishkah
Jas. McNanara
South Broadway
Seventh Street
Washington, D. GC
Westi Heron St
HAYES @HAYES Bankers (Incorporated
Foreign & Donestic Exchange
Austin M. Wade
Wishkah Block
Aberdeen, Wash
Fraternal Brotherhood
K. of P. Hall
L. C. Davidson, Treas
Modern Woodmen OF America
J. O. O. F. Hall
WM. M. Falkner
W. Heron ST
Broadway Pharmacy
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewitt
F Street
Ida Griffin
W. Heron
A. M. Lunn, Prop
H. Sts
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