Local Notes from Bluffton Area District Gatherings
Montpelier events and Bluffton area visits share community life. Rev Johnson conducted a baptism rite as Frank Ruby nears a return, while Monmouth baseball visitor dominates a recent game. A Jefferson township Democrat convention in Tocsin elects officers and approves Kreigh over White for assessor.
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Rev. Johnson
Montpelier
Sundsay
Frank Ruby
Frack
M. G
Bine
Bluffton Jagt
Siggara Falls
Brygat
Jay
Hoagland
Toesin
Johnson, Spray
Smith
United
Zipp
Jefferson Township
Tocsin
James “McCollum
Wester
Hester
Chas. White
Ww. A. ‘Woodward
Fergison
GS. Hall
Sutton’ Potee
Alex White
S. M. ‘Kreigh
J. I. Stine
Hall
Kreigh
J. F. Hesler
Henry R Upright
G. W. Lechner
S. M. Kreigh
White
Elza Justice
Frank Myers
Ossian
John Ruby
Tocsin Presinet
Mell Johnson
Ruby
Wai
Short
Vaughn
Tadge
Local notes and social mentions from Craigville and surrounds
Readable fragments report social visits in Craigville and nearby places. Guests include Emme Twatticue and Martie Wimmer with Doe Huffiaan, and Miss Bertha Miller reported ill with typhoid. A Toledo excursion may involve Craigville residents. local lumber activity and a dwelling completion are noted.
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Eversheds
Emme Twatticue
Martie Wimmer
Wartea
Doe Huffiaan
Wit
Arsaceh
Dr. Kohn
Toledo
Als
Auvatt
Offid
Janey Urickley
Detila Perce
Markle
Wm. Hartman
Craigville Prep for Dedication by September End
Fragmentary notes describe Craigville readiness for dedication by the end of September. The text mentions a Biuffton show day, a general sentiment of goodwill, and G. W. Dram bringing hams and Niagara rocks to the event.
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Craigville
Biuffton
G. W. Dram
Wanamaker Sees Tariff Law Lower Prices for Masses
Philadelphia merchant Wanamaker declares the new tariff will be an inestimable blessing to the public. He says he will reduce prices promptly to rock-bottom levels, pocket any short-term loss, and list many items cut from $12, $10, $8 to $2.50 and yardage from 12 cents to 8 cents.
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Jobe
Wanemaker
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Riot Among Dagoes on Rockcreek Ditch Sparks City Alarm
A Rockford visitor reported a small riot among Italian workers on the Rockcreek ditch. Italians employed by McNair and Markee demanded pay, withdrew letters of leave, and threatened violence if the contractors appeared without funds. Local citizens feared a rampage comparable to a band of savages.
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Rockford
Rockcreek
McNair & Markee
Yong
McNair
Markee
Reunion Trait of Respect for Clark Family at Bargers
Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark from Pulaski Michigan met at Wm Barger's to honor them before their return. Attendees included David Hartman Edward Cronjster Wm Zimmerman James Bell Mrs Susan Arnold and Miss Sophia Barger among others. They shared a large dinner and a cheerful gathering with light humor about Mr Clack.
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John Clark
Pulaski
Michigan
Wm. Barger
David Hartman
Edward Cronjster
Wm. Zimmerman
James Bell
Edwiea Zimmerman
Sophia Barger
Susan Arnold
Mr. Clack
Memorial Meeting and Community Cleanup Scheduled
Notices call for Mows seeMacterii participants to meet this Saturday for cleaning work. A seventh memorial gathering will be held at Mossburg cemetery on the fourth Sunday in Anpyet, marking one year since last Sunday, with a humorous poem about the old yellow pumpkin celebrating harvest and pies.
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Mossburg
Jamest
Mos hOnes
Cannibal hunt and a threat in Green Bag fragment
Fragmentary account describes cannibals hunting a man who faced a threatening figure with a musket or blunderbuss. The deponent escaped as the assailant allegedly warned he would send his soul to hell. The text appears from a Green Bag legal record excerpt.
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Pommon
Daphy
Hongozoty
Galway
A. Burpee
Outat
Courtroom farce and domestic woes in old crime sketch
A Detroit police judge case ends with a young attorney getting six months for a wife abuse charge after requesting more time. The piece shifts to tender scenes of a bedside plea from a wife about a broken heart, a teasing tale of a child and maiden aunts, and a light musical aside about a baby brightening a home.
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Hit
Jakwaye
Detroit
Freq Press
Little Charley Papi and the Fond Father Drama
A fragmentary exchange mocks parental authority with a child asking to pay men, while the father protests disturbance and declares action only while asleep in a London Million style scene.
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Charley
Papi
Park sighting noted in Chicago Inter Ocean
A fragmentary report from Chicago's Inter Ocean mentions a conversation about a new home and a woman seen in the park with someone, reflecting brief street gossip rather than a full event. The text is garbled and unnamed individuals are implied.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Behold Her Struggles in Evening Performance
A garbled Washington Star snippet notes a performer struggling with singing and stage presence. It references a critic remark about a prima donna and mentions fights or conflicts in a transition to a different image, highlighting a troubled vocal display.
Fragmented Verse Snippets and Comic Lines From Periodical Texts
An assorted collage of archaic lines and phrases from multiple papers. It blends poetic fragments with comic misprints and newspaper blips about mermaids, travelers, and farm scenes. The collection includes mismatched quotes and awkward inked phrases.
Poetic Fragments and Headlines Mix in 19th Century Columns
A collage of quips and verses from Boston and New York papers reflects romantic discontent and playful summer musings. Amid poems on unrequited love and the fading blossoms, quick jests on bicycles and summer fashions surface alongside brief theatrical or social notes from city papers.
Encore singer praised by Banks and Rivers in playful review
The Chicago Tribune notes And Ferbapaso the Encore drawing attention as Banks and Rivers debate his vocal prowess. A March performance by the orchestra under the banner High School Cadets is mentioned with humorous commentary on throat and larynx, reflecting a light theater vibe.
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Banks
Rivers
Chicago Tribune
Woman’s Economy Tricks in Wardrobe Exposed
Cincinnati Tribune reports on a woman who makes up and wears inexpensive 5 cent goods to look like 1 dollar per yard fabric. The item highlights consumer deception in fashion, noting how appearances mask real value and expenses.
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Sone
Cincinnati Tribune
Where They Stopped in the Bible Case
In dialogue from Life magazine a conversation reflects on a Bible found with a quarter of a dollar, arguing money can be kept but the Bible remains sacred. The exchange hints at moral values and a moment of restraint.
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Tom
Jim
Great Fort Wayne Horse Meet Promises Big Times
The article previews a major Fort Wayne gathering this week with top two year olds and open trot pace events. It highlights entries like Flying Fi and Patchy with sub 2:10 speeds, notes sixteen entrants in the 2:10 pace and twenty-three in the 2:16 trot, plus a 2:13 trot field. The Driving Club offers $7,000 in purses on Thursday and an electrical line to the grandstand improves access for city travelers.
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Fort Wayont
Heldein
Tadisna
Pdce
Driving Club
Advertising medical specialist opens office in Blaffton Indiana
Dr W W Stockton claims specialization in chronic diseases and osteopathy. He advertises treatments for prolapsed uterus piles throat catarrh liver heart and bladder troubles and fatigue. Office hours listed 8 to 12 am and 1 to 5 pm with evening hours 8 to 9 30 pm. The Paris property reverts to the city after ten years from 1889.
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W. C. Stoexton
Paris
Bucklen Amien Salve advert promises cure all skin woes
An old ad touts Bucklen’s Amien Salve as the best in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, fever sores, chaps, and piles with a money back guarantee. It notes a 25 cent price per box and lists Clary as the seller. The text adds a remark about copper plate engravings used in the earliest book issued in 1470.
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Clary
Deaim
Norris English Liniment Promises Cure All Ailments
Norris English Liniment is advertised as a universal remedy for hard lumps, saddle sores, scratches, rheumatism, barbed wire wounds, bruises, sprains and deformities. The ad credits a famous nineteenth century English veterinary surgeon and lists prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by J B E Sturgis. Also notes a historical claim about the first living beings to ascend in a balloon, a sheep a goat and a duck in a French balloon in 178.
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Norris
Ji B E. Sturgis
Morris's English Stable Wonger advertised for horses
An old advertisement promotes Morris's English Stable Wonger for horses with poor appetite rough hair and rundown condition. Claims one package adds ten dollars to the horse value and lists prices five pounds for five dollars. Sold by J. E. ave 23t3m.
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Morris
J. E. Ave
Dr King s New Discovery advertised to sell for coughs and consumption
An old advertisement promises Dr King s New Discovery will cure coughs colds and consumption or refund the money if no benefit. It claims reliability and urges trials with a money back guarantee at Charles C Denis drug store.
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Dr. King
Charles C. Denis Drag Tere
Beetle Eye Arrangement Described in Fragment
Readable parts note beetles possess two eyes on each side of the head, with one superior and one inferior eye described.</s>
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Pach
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advocated for Health
The article promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a general tonic to strengthen the blood and prevent illness, noting its usefulness when traveling or drinking different water. Hood's Vegetable Pills are described as a cathartic aiding digestion and regular meals. It mentions market baskets made of wire and cloth for stall display.
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Hood
Rheumatism cure ads and odd historic notes
An assortment of historical and medical snippets includes an ad offering Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy for rheumatism with a month’s treatment for five dollars and a money back express shipment, plus notes on Craft's Dissemperard Cough Cure and curious remarks about statue lore and snakes.
Local resident reports relief after Drummond remedy
Fotis D Brentiveké of Walhalla Indiana endured fifteen years of rheumatic pain until trying two doses of Drummond's Lightning Remedy. He claims pain eased five days later allowing long walks. The ad offers two large bottles for five dollars and asks for agents. A second note describes a giant spider in Ceylon’s mountains spinning a vast yellow silk net up to ten feet wide.
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Fotis D. Brentiveké
Maiden’ Lane
Ceylon
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Craigville Crunis
Inv
Ottonriste
Detrott Tribune
Re. Prominsds
Derrit Tribune
Luanary
Cay Ee Eee
Washington Star
Iwe
East
Problam
York
Arkandan
Bucolle
New York Herald
Gil
Boston, Courier
Detroit Tribune
Wittis Fo
New York Press
the Poets of the Summer Girl
Basion Badgat
Indianapolis Journal
Maiten
Weil
Cel Agate
Ferbapaso
Ryland T
Ww. ¢. Stockton
Blaffton, Indiana
Krenoh
Sethan
Drummond ‘Medicine Co
Maiden Lane
New York
Vatican
LaFayette
Jrng
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