WEDDING NIGHT MURDER PLOT ENDS IN UNION
A Black storyteller recalls a failed elopement turned near tragedy as a would be killer wounds Paul Morain after learning his bride Clo plans to marry him. Clo and Paul survive. the attack ends with promises of their wedding that night. The narrative blends romance and danger from the Old Homestead column.
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Osceola
Thad
Love
Sol Peeples
Mr. Jones
Orange Kingdom
Clo’s
Paul
Paul Morain
Hawthorne
Clo
Mr.Jones
Wilson
Old Homestead
Lovely Clo A Romance Of The South In Colored Circles
A narrator recalls a late night encounter with Clo and Sol Peeples en route to a picnic. Tension over color caste and social mixing appears as Clo performs with a banjo and sings. The piece reflects affection for Clo and notes her musical talent and poised, tall build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Clo
Sol Peeples
Osceola
Strange Crabs Across Oceans Stir Geologists
Bermuda soldiers carry heavy shells uphill as future geologists inspect their behavior. Mangrove dwelling crabs roam, Cape Verde shore crabs scurry like paper in wind, Ascension Island crabs climb Green Mountain and raid rabbit holes, while Philippine robber crabs crack coconuts and are hunted by wild boar. Also notes butter versus beef values for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Cape Verde Islands
Ascension Island
Green Mountain
Philippines
Unfit Harness Injures Horse Resting Beneath Load
A writer argues that forcing a horse to wear a stiff heavy harness that does not fit strains muscles and impedes movement, calling for gear that allows free movement and proper comfort for the animal.
Love and Fashion Quips in City Life
A quirky collection of snippets and jokes on courtship, shopping, and social mores. A young man seeks a gift for a young lady at a grocery store while a grocer chides his age and a bride’s tailor made image wanes. Various quips note fashion, romance, and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronn
John
N. Y
Toledo Ad Offers One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Carney & Co. Toledo, and West & Truax plus Walding Kianan & Marvin testify to F. J. Cheney's honesty. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. price per bottle. testimonials free. Also a temperance quip from the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding
Kianan & Marvin
Ohio
The Lady Next Door Envy and a Health Cure
Mrs W envies the neighbor who appears happy and healthy. The neighbor explains she is fit because of perfect health, cured by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Dr Pierce’s Pellets. The piece urges tried and tested remedies while noting a money back guarantee and a moral about not trusting riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W
Homesteaders urged to seek free home via Pierre South Dakota
In Pierre, the river bridge area between Sioux City and Bismarck is highlighted as the only wagon and foot crossing on the Missouri. Homesteaders pact to Sioux lands urged to travel via Pierre for fertile lands, cattle and crops, with an offer from the Homesteaders' Union for free information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
Missouri
Sioux City
Bismarck
Homesteaders’ Union
Chicago, Rush Island & Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
Peoria
la Salle Moline
Rock Island
Illinois
Davenport
Muscatine Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Winterset
Audubon
Harani
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Cameron
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Omaha
Fairbury
Nelson
Nebraska
Horton Topeka
Hutchinson
Wichita
Belléville
Abilene
Caldwell
Kansas
Peny Creek
Kingfisher
Fort Reno
Indian Territory
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado
Dodge
Palace
North Platte
Neb
St. Jose
Topeka
California
Salt Lake
Ogden
Portland
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Northwest
Seneca and
Kankakee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Atchison, Leavenworth
United States
Canada
E. ST. John
Singular Nervous Affection Observed at Vienna General Hospital
A 54 year old navvy, whose left forefinger was amputated after injury, now suffers a spreading nervous condition that makes him constantly turn to the left and spring up from bed like a fish. Doctors note a similar Paris case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna General Hospital
Paris
Vienna
FeMaun Lawyer Admits Engagement by Retaining Fee
A FeMaun lawyer may be a spinster and have objections to marriage, but when she accepts a retaining fee she tacitly admits she is engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriag
Boston Courier
Rejected Writer Faces Desperate End After Plea
A notable anecdote recalls a persistent author who faced repeated rejection and vowed to jump into the river if his latest manuscript failed. The tale ends with the man taking his own life after the judge of his work left him in despair. The sources remark on public figures shedding restraint and a quip on businessmen’s dancing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jove
N. O. Picayune
Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription touted for female health
An 19th century promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe vegetable tonic for women. It claims to strengthen nervous systems and treat uterine ailments, appealing to overworked women and promising guaranteed satisfaction or refund. It includes purchase and refund details and requests ten cent mail requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckney
Fair Country
Dr. Pierce
Ical, Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
Scattered Numbers And Codes In Unclear Sequence
A fragment shows sequences like No 5 No 7 No 9 No 13 and odd letters and symbols with 8 15 and unclear labeling, offering no coherent event or context. The text resembles a garbled list or cipher fragment without identifiable people or places.
Train Schedules and Stops for Sunday Service
Regular stop times are listed with stop on signal rules. Train No.7 will stop at Thornburgh on Sunday. Trains Nos. 1 and 10 Canton on Sundays. Train No.4 will stop on signal at Old Portage Hawkins Alexanders Tinkers Creek and Thornburgh on Sunday. J T Johnson and J B Caven sign as General Superintendent and General Passenger Agent in Cleveland Ohio.
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Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Sandusky
Pullman
Wheeling
Chicago
Fittsburgh
Baltimore
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Culeage
Chicago Junction
C. P. McCarty
Chas. O.scull
Mad
W. W. Peabody
Ill
J.T. Odell
Maretta
Canton
Akron
Cleveland
Toledo
Marietta
Z &O
Cambridge
Newcomerstown
Canal Dover
C.&p
Valley Junction
Valley Railways
Macksburg
Caldwell
Pt. Pleasant
A. T. Wikoff
W. K. Richards
L Pass
Timi PA
Thornburgh
Old Portage
Hawkins
Alexanders
Tinkers Creek
J.T Johnson
J. B. Caven
Ohio
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MR. Rufus Fox
Miss Blanche Goose
Fernwood
Triday
Miss Goose
Mrs. Fox
Rover
Aufus Fox
Blanche Goose
Blanche Goost
P. S
Fox
B. G
Rubus OX
Fernard
Mr. Fox
Tam
Reynard
Rufus Fox
Oliver Herford
St. Nicholas
Judd
Eureka, Mich
Porticles
Binghamton Republican
Washington Star
Yonkers Statesman
Baltimore American
T. A. Stoerm
M. C
Pearl Street
Binghamton
Brown
Henry Ward Berelier
Lowell Mail
Carter
Loston Courier
Liz
Cragin & Co
Philada
U.S
Doctor
Carney Enterprise
Hale
Pike
Boston Gazette
Arlington Free Press
Philadelphia
Rome Sentinel
Paragon
Martinez
Cal
St. Jacobs
Fred
Hittman
Cloverdale
Ind
M. Meinsteimer
Ayer
Dr. J. Co. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Tutt
Murray St
W. L. Douglas Shoe
B. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
WQN
Chicago. Ill
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G@on
Agena
ISO
Warren
Chesebrough Mfg. Co
State St
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Yellow Pine Extract Co
Pittsburgh, PA
Jones
Binghamton, N. Y
BR. G. Road
Mlo
Childdren
U.S. A
Ridge
Dro
Woolriche& CO
Palmer, Muss
Russell & CO
Massillon
W.T
Rald
Washington, D.G
Abels & Designs
Goa Crane & CO
Washington
W. Morris
Washington, D. C
U.S. Pension Bureau
Gisars
Engar McDonald
Coshocton
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Washington and
Bellaire
Mansfield
Monroeville
Belley June
Astoria
Ae M. P. M.A
Ip. A
Holgate Fe Vesioecaes
Barnesville
BOUNI
A.m
Mjaim
P. M
P.M
Shelby Junet
Holgate
Bay Ri
He Ae
A. M. M. Newark
Deal
Taney
Lake Erie
Fremont
Clyde
Bellevue
Orrville
Youngstown
Navarre
Dover
P. mM
Ly Navarre
Creston
Wellington, Norwalk
Naile
L Us
M.ip
Huron Divist
L.m
Lvy Monroev
Norwalk
Milan
Huron
Ae Nore
L. 8
M.S
Kingsway
Bowerston
Pennsylvania
A. G. Blaine
James M. Hall
Gen’s Pass
Bellaire, Zanesville & Cincinnati Railway
Chandlersville
Cumberland
Belle Valley Caldwell
Sarahsville
Summerfield
Woodsfield
Captina, Bellaire
P. M.ip
Captina
Belle Valley Cumberland
la. m
A.m. Ja. m. Ly
Pene
A. m. Mpton
Jmpton
Gen
J.B Rhodes
Monroeville, Norwalk
Wellington Preston
Q. m
Sherrodsville
Smith &Co
St. Louis
Hunter
Nero
D. G
Grannan Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Rand, McNally & Co
Monroe Street
Bidguson Bros
Chester
Conn
Holly, Mich
Paterson Novelty Mfg. Co
Paterson, N.J
Eng
WESTON ENGINE _CO
Catalogu
FEER
John March
Wi Stearns
Monroe
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
Canals
O.m.a
P.m. OO
Parkersburg
Caywood
Stanley
Whipple
Eee Kean
MAUR
Dexter City
South Olive
Dudley
Belle Valley
Glenwood
Bint Pleasant
Yesville
Cambridge -Oldham's
Miller’s
Guernsey
Post Boy
Woomerstown
Woilt
Valley
Cleveland Buffalo
Bob Wn
Eine Oeiient A
Pem. P.m
Ludepamaames Ei
Independence
Everett
East
Myersville
Greentown
New Berlin
Lake Park
Esaees Sat
Rompres Rcl Ess Chon Sped
Pidishuneh Gasianati
Louis Ry
Pacific Express
Limited Express
New York Express
Eastern
Dennison
Stoge
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
Ontario ST. Cleveland
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