Fort Blunder and the Fort Montgomery Misstep
Fort Montgomery was begun in 1815 to guard Lake Champlain but mislocated due to a boundary error. The forty fifth parallel placed the fort on American soil after 1842, leading Maine to blame Daniel Webster for yielding territory. The fort was finished but never fully manned or armed, per Harper's Weekly.
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Fort Montgomery
Honee’s Point
N.Y
Lake Champlain
Blonder
Montgomery
New York
Canada
United States
Harper's Weekly
Bazaar Ad Contest Winners At Bazaar
The contest closed Wednesday evening with Barbara Rugg winning the doll at 909 points and Charles Earl taking the sled with 795 points amid strong interest in the event.
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Barbara Rugg
Charles Earl
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We thank friends neighbors and all others for kindness sympathy and help during our recent bereavement and express appreciation for the floral tributes.
Mrs Spencer Barr Visits the City Today
Mrs Spencer Barr travels to the city for a routine visit and daytime commitments. Local observers note her appearance and onlookers document her activities during the outing.
Social Evening Delights Featured by Local Residents
Miss Helen Baird hosted a small group Thursday evening with fudge molasses candy popped corn and cheerful conversation. J J Rugg received a surprise from Austin Dairy Co employees and families with an oak rocker as gifts after games and refreshments. Miss Helen Guelff led the Knickerbocker Club gathering at her home with a Christmas tree Santa presenting gifts and candy bags, music and a fine lunch concluding the festivities.
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Helen Baird
J. J. Rugg
Austin Dairy Co
Mr. Rugg
Helen Guelff
Miss Guelff
Santa Claus
Christmas Sunshine and Charity Fund Contributions
A fragmented listing shows multiple donors and amounts including Christmas Sunshine Fiester, Thomas, Robert Bassler, George A Franklin, Dr. G M F Rogers, Fairbanks bros, George Cross, Soren Peterson, Herman Hormel, Mrs Carleton Fairbanks, Austin Lodge, George A Hormel Co, A L Eberhart, Sheriff Nicholson, and Idle Hour Theatre benefit. Various small sums range around 5.00 to 100.00 with many entries likely for charity or lodge fundraising. The text forms a ledger of payments and supporters without a single cohesive narrative.
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Fiester & Thomas
Robert Bassler
George A. Franklin
G.M.F. Rogers
Fairbanks Bros
Schikasbich, Rebuy
Rien
Nate Banfield
Trahlesiat
Pico Cae
Austin Lodge
B.p
George A, Hormel Co
Eberhart
S. A
Ey Sa ES
Seevnthee Bay
Sgsda
Tinsel Ponent Marcus
Deane
O.nccece cc
Une
Cube Eee
Aee
J. A
Sinead Sku
Catherwood & Nicholson
Hegg
Sis
Baie Emsirs
Ceanay Sogoo
Elder Elected at Presbyterian Meeting in Rushford
At a Thursday congregational session of the Presbyterian church A H Smith was elected elder to fill the unfinished term of John Hormel Rev Stanley of Rushford moderated the meeting and a large attendance was recorded.
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Presbyterian Church
A. H. Smith
John Hormel
Stanley of
Rushford
Funeral services for Martin V Cartwright set Saturday
Funeral services for Martin V Cartwright will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 30 from the house and at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church.
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Martin V. Cartwright
Baptist Church
Camp Fire Tonight at G A R Hall Basket Social
The G A R camp fire and basket social will be held tonight at the G A R hall with a fine program. Lovell and Herzog will auction baskets. Miss Effie Hall returns from Grand Forks NC for Christmas. Miss Cis O Malley visits from Hibbing for holidays. Attorney Frank A Leonard and wife of Crosby ND are visiting at Captain T F Leonard home.
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G.A.R. Hall
Lovell and Herzog
Effie Hall
Grand Forks
N. C
Saturnight
Frank A. Leonard
Crosby, N. Dak
Captain
T.F. Leonard
Madam census taker asks about children counts
A census taker questions a woman and she responds with careful counting. She says there are two children over six and two under twenty-one, reflecting aloud as she tallies. The fragment captures a social moment from the period.
Prepositions in a New York Sun overheard line
A New York Sun correspondent overheard a line about a boon coming from between houses. The note asks if the record for most prepositions in a single set can be broken.
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The
New York Sun
Your Occupation Quote by Phillips Brooks
A reflective quote notes that every true occupation grows with the expanding life of its practitioner and that one lacking such growth forfeits the right to pursue it. The saying emphasizes personal development as essential to meaningful work.
Piano Hardware and the Home Piano Repairer
The New York Sun notes that piano hardware covers a range from small replacement parts to full repair work. Homeowners with mechanical skill may replace casters hinges screws or even wires and hammers, making retail piano hardware profitable in a town of workable skilled amateurs.
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New York Sun
Wesley journal notes on spotted fever relapse in 1746
John Wesley records in September 1746 that a man with spotted fever relapsed twice. He describes treatment with sack, cold milk and apples, plums, and notes the patient’s recovery as linked to unfinished work.
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John Wesley
Wesley
John Trembath
Notice ty D. of H. Members Assessment Call
Notice to members that Assessment No. 2 has been called and must be paid by the 2nd with arrears cleared. Arrears are due now and dues must be paid this month to close the year. Mrs. Spencer Barr.
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Ty D
Barber Shops to Close All Day Saturday on 26 1910
Citywide notices indicate barber shops will shut for the entire day on Saturday the 26th of 1910 with work suspensions noted for Monday. Prices listed include a dress sale from 14.95 to 27.50 and various meat prices and dairy items from local merchants.
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Weer Dry Goods CO
Gix
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Imp Co
North Sea
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Tweediedam
Foolshead
Spencer Barr
Seloi
Ting Ay
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Cis O’malley
Hibling
Dalager
Dufly
Buk Roquefore Simburger
E. A. Dalagep
Packer
Gaetee
Dairy Butte
Brush & Ward Electric
XMAS
Seldor
Schleuder Paper Company
Bays Furniture Co
Austin, Minnesota
Heo
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