Grand Opening of Moore's Opera House at Nevada City
Nevada City hosted a gala opening of Moore's Grand Opera House with Golden's troupe presenting the Child of State after a dedication ceremony. Mr Hoss introduced the donor. a silk flag was presented to Mr Moore amid speeches by Mrs Moore and local ladies. The crowd, about 1000 strong, sang The Star Spangled Banner and Dixie before the evening extended past midnight.
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Nevada
Sedalia
Clinton
Appleton
Schell
Lamar
Ft. Scott
Butler
Rich
McDermon Cleared in Boone County Murder Trial
The State versus Thomas H. B. McDermon in Columbia Missouri ended with a not guilty verdict after a week of trial. McDermon, Boonville by origin, faced a charge of murder in the first degree for shooting Dr. A. B. Thornton following a published attack on Thornton. The trial drew a packed courtroom and moved on from Cooper to Boone County by change of venue.
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Columbia
Thos. HB. McDermon
McDerman
Reed
McDermon
Boonville
A. B. Thornton
Ermon
Thornton
Cooper County
Boone County
Money for a Rainy Day and the Parker Tonic Cure
A poor man’s wife recalls six years of her daughter’s kidney and related illnesses. After doctors ran up expenses, Dominic recommended Parker’s Tonic. Four bottles helped, saving enough to set aside money for a rainy day, as they note lasting relief and caution against costly medical bills.
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Dominic
Parker
Butler drummer fined for concealed weapon on Olve house corner
A drummer staying at the Olive house, intoxicated and using profanity, threatened night watchman Kelly. The drummer drew a self cocking pistol. Kelly seized it and redirected it. The man was jailed, then fined fifty dollars plus costs totaling 54.60 for carrying concealed weapons. The incident occurred on the Butler streets near the Olive house.
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Olve House
Kelly
Butler
Mr. Kelly
Mr. K
Olive House
Mr. Ayrshire
Calaboose
Altena Sunday school grows amid spring planting
On May 1, 1882, Altena reports 76 scholars at the Sunday school with steady growth. Farmers near harvest corn planting wraps up as warm weather is hoped for. Health is good, described as distressingly healthy. An army of candidates and friends visited town led by Sheriff Simpson and locals including Geo. Burcham, A. L. Sims, Monroe Tucker Jr, Joe Burcham, T. J. Galloway, R. S. Catron, Sim Francisco, Squire Huff from Dayton Cass county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altena
Sheriff Simpson
Geo. Burcham
A. L. Sims
Monroe Tucker
Joe. Burcham
T. J. Galloway
R. 5. Catron
Sim Francisco
Squire Huff
Dayton
Cass County
Family hunting accident ends Hugh Cox at 16
On a rural Saturday evening two Cox youths Hugh and Willie in Carbon Centre area hunted when Willie’s musket discharged fatally striking Hugh in the heart. The incident prompts renewed firearm safety cautions amid older, unsafe guns. Miss Gertrude Van Hoosen reports relief from malarial poisoning with Leis Dandelion Tonic, praising its effects.
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Hugh
Willie Cox
Hugh Cox
Carbon Centre
Willie
Rich Hill Enterprise
Gertrude van Hoosen
McCombs
Eldorado Springs Fire Destroys Several Businesses
A fire at Eldorado Springs last Saturday afternoon destroyed six houses and multiple businesses. One restaurant and its contents burned completely with the proprietor killed attempting to save money upstairs. Estimated losses run about 5,000 dollars. Spangle W. T. April 14 1882.
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W. Cullar
Eldorado Spring
Mr. Inc. Boyd
Eldorado Springs
Political Turmoil and Decline in Virginia's Mahone Era
A fragmentary editorial-narrative reflects on the Mahone movement's collapse, with traitors and carpetbaggers blamed, the Readjuster push stifled, and references to Hubble and the National Republican Committee. The piece notes offices and votes fading, followed by infighting among factions as the political feast ends and a harsh verdict settles. An embedded ad touts Leis Dandelion Tonic as a safe remedy for women’s health issues, promoting a $1 bottle from druggists.
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Mahone
Virginia
Arthur
Washinton
Hubble
National Republican Congressional Committee
Garfield
Sedalia Democrat
Vermifuge Vermifuge by B A Fahnestock trusted remedy
A historical advertisement extols B A Fahnestock's Vermifuge as a long promoted cure for worms in children. It warns buyers to verify the bottle bears the initials B A and cautions that worms cause pale sickly children and spasms. The piece emphasizes timely use to remove worms and save infants.
Jesse James Is Dead Agents Wanted
A promotional notice for a sensational illustrated book about Frank and Jesse James and the Younger brothers. It promises a 20 year history across states with engravings and photographic likenesses, urging canvassing submissions and offering 50 cents for townships with Thompson & Co of St Louis as publishers.
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Frank
Jesse James
Younger Bros
J. A. Dacus
St. Joseph
Fords
N, D
Thompson & CO
St, Louis
Miss Ida D Kelso Piano and Organ Teacher
Miss Ida D Kelso announces piano and organ lessons in her front room over the post office inviting friends and patrons to call at 2291 for arrangements and information.
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Ida D. Kelso
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Drummer
Spangle
W. T
Bates
Matchett
Deepwater Township
Bates County
M.S. Cowles & CO
Hiram Patchin
Susan A. Patchin
Recorder's
Court House
F. J.fvearp
B. A. Fahnestock
Choool OF Music
Coliiix
DR. E. Pyle
Cail
The
Inc
Idaem
Bpatenys Medicines
Soule Dza
Aimee Tee Longe
M’farland Bros
Harness and Saddlery House
South Side Sar
Druc Store
W. J. Lansdown
Prop
Butler, MO
LaCrene Nursery
Depot
Cozad
LaCrene, Linn Co
Kae
J. A. Schenck
Philadelphia
J. H. Schenck
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