Attorney Named Temporary Receiver for Excelsior Fire
New York December 6 Eugene V Daly an attorney was named temporary receiver of the Excelsior Fire Insurance Company by Justice Betts on the application of Attorney General Jackson. The company was financed and organized by William Gow and associates tied to the Borough Bank of Brooklyn.
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Fire Insurance Company
New York
Eugene V. Daly
Excelsior Fire Insurance Company
Justice Betts
Supreme Court
Jackson
Excelsior Company
William Gow
Borough Bank of Brooklyn
Mitchell Leaves Hospital After Appendectomy Recovery
Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, departed La Salle hospital for home in Spring Valley Illinois. He has nearly recovered from the October 11 appendicitis operation and will stay at home for some time.
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Mitchell
la Salle
Ill
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Spring Valley
Mauretania Breaks Lusitania Record for Atlantic Run
The Mauretania arrived off Queenstown at 4 40 p m on December 6 after a 4 day 22 hour 22 minute crossing from Sandy Hook lightship. It beat the Lusitania by 22 minutes, the previous record holder, set by Lusitania the sister ship.
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Queenstown
Sandy Hook Lghtship
Farmer burned alive in barn near Sisonier Indiana
Kendallville Indiana December 6 Zachary Weddell a farmer living northwest of Sisonier was burned to death in his barn. He carried a lantern which is believed to have exploded after being upset. The incident is reported from DeWitt’s line of advertisements also appear in the notice.
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Kendallville
Ind
Zachary Weddell
Sisonier
Waddell
A Girl Finds Favor in Private Moments with a Boy
A girl develops a strong affection for a male companion when she is alone, showing a private fondness not present in group settings. The behavior centers on intimate, solitary interactions rather than public displays.
Our-Vik Pie Preparation Makes Pies Taste Sure
An old note urges readers to skip uncertain recipes and buy a 10 cent package of Our-Vik Preparation in Lemon Chocolate or Custard from the grocer to ensure good pies.
Democratic Ticket Mix in Massachusetts and New Jersey
The article profiles Henry M. Whitney and Charles W. Bartlett as Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial candidates, with notes on Whitney’s reciprocity stance and Bartlett’s rise from poverty to lawyer and public service. It also covers Frank S. Katzenbach Jr. of New Jersey and James E. Watson of Indiana, plus Rhode Island’s James Higgins, outlining their backgrounds and political platforms.
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Whitney and
Bartlett
Fort and Katzenbach
Watson
Indiana
Higgins
Rhode Island
Democrats
Massachusetts
Henry M. Whitney
Charles W. Bartlett
Whitney
Roosevelt
Washington
Ananias Club
Mr. Whitney
William C. Whitney
Navy
Cleveland
Conway
Mass
Williston Seminary
Easthampton
New England
Bay State
Springfield
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Masonic Order
Dartmouth College
Albany Law School
Ist
Dover
N. H
Frank 8. Katzenbach, Jr
Trenton
New Jersey Democrats
Frank 8. Katzenbach
Peter Katzenbach
Trenton House
Katzenbach
Frank
Fort Named Republican Nominee for New Jersey Governor
John Franklin Fort born in 1852 at Pemberton Burlington County emerges as GOP gubernatorial hopeful. Nephew of former governor George E. Fort, educated at Mount Holly and Pennington, studied law with notable figures, admitted to bar in 1873, and began politics in 1872. He served as journal clerk and Newark district court judge before continuing in public service.
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James E. Watson
Indiana
Tolman
Watson
Rushville
Ind
de Pauw University
James FE. Watson
Washington
James H. Higgins
Rhode Island
United States
Commonwealth
Pawtucket
Lincoln
R. L
Callews
Benjamin Andrews
Presi
John Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Pemberton
Burlington County
George E. Fort
Mount Kolly Institute
Pennington Seminary
Edward Taxton
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Albany Law School
New Jersey House of Assembly
First District Court
Newark
George B. McClellan
A REAL WONDERLAND HEALING STORY IN MOUND CITY
Mrs E D Clapp reports her son nearly dying from throat and lung illness but recovered after using Dr Kings New Discovery. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs and colds and sold by Neilley Co Cambridge and A Heiner Byesville with trial bottles available.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Byesville
Sometimes We Do Not Get All We Ask For
A concise remark notes that requests may not always be fully granted, reflecting on the balance between wants and outcomes. The idea suggests tempered expectations in dealings or negotiations.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed By Le Raysville Merchant
O S Woolever, a prominent Le Raysville merchant, recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles and all sores. He reports a permanent cure twenty years ago. Available 25¢ at Neilley & Co Cambridge and C A Heiver’s Byesville drug stores.
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O.S Woolever
le Raysville
N. Y
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A Heiver’s
Byesville
Equitable Divide Slogan Spurs Debate
A remark suggests widespread support for fair sharing of resources if distribution is equitable, sparking discussion among observers about how to implement fairness across communities.
Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Ad Promotes Pills
An advertisement touts Liver and Bowel function stoppage as dangerous deadlock. It claims a remedy, Gisst leraie genga tions lite pills, is guaranteed effective or money back. Sold by Neilley & Co Cambridge and C A Hein er Eyesville drugstores at 25 cents.
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Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Heiner
Eyesville
Fur hides sent to Crosby Frisian Fur Company for tanning
Send your cow steer and horse hides to Crosby Frisian Fur Company in Rochester New York to be converted into fur coats robes gloves mittens or rugs. They are billed as the largest custom fur tanners of rare wild and domestic animal skins in the world. Send fur illustrated catalog.
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Crosby Frisian Fur Company
Rochester
N. Y
Fur Illustrated
Miser Loved by Neighbors Like Mice to a Cat
A proverb suggests a stingy man earns affection from neighbors who admire his careful frugality. The saying compares the favored miser to mice drawn to a cat, implying wary affection rather than warmth.
Remarkable cure after doctor confusion in Winterton NY
Abraham Brown reports five doctors misdiagnosed his illness as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver issues. He credits Electric Bitters from Neilley & Co Cambridge and C A Hiener Byesville for restoring his health with one bottle, priced 50 cents.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A. Hiener
Byes- Ville
5Oc
Bright
A Fragmentary Map Note on Sound and Speech
A brief, aphoristic line notes that a map in life loses sound by excessive speech. It contrasts inner guidance with external chatter, hinting at balance between words and action. The claim remains a reflective, terse observation.
Horse Liniment Claims to Cure Lumps and Ailments
English Spavin Liniment advertises removal of hard and soft lumps from horses including blood spavins curbs splints and sprains. It promises savings and bills itself as the most wonderful blemish cure sold by Jno M Ogier in Cambridge Ohio. The rest of the fragment quotes ad filler and vandalized social commentary.
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Jno
M. Ogier
Cambridge
Ohio
Dull minds rise in emergencies says unspoken wisdom
A remark notes that calm, steady minds may prevail when crises arise and that appearances do not reveal true competence. It cites the idea that a woman’s tongue cannot be judged by her mouth’s size, implying overlooked skill in crisis.
Samuel the boy who heard God and became Israel's prophet
The lesson highlights Samuel’s call as a child, Eli’s failing leadership, and Israel’s shift as Samuel becomes a recognized prophet. It notes Hannah’s prayer, Samuel’s ear for the Lord, Eli’s judgment, and the emergence of Samuel’s prophetic role with the Lord’s guidance.
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American Press Association
Samuel
Moses
Hannah
Mary
Eli
Jesus
Israel
God
Ezek
Job
Foley's Honey and Tar Promotes Cough Cure and Health Claims
Public notices promote Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough and cold remedy with no opiates in a yellow package. Authored by D. M. Hawthorne, the ads claim pneumonia prevention, kidney cure benefits, and endorsements from readers in New Britain Connecticut.
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Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Danger
Foley’s
D. M Hawthorne
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Wag of a Yellow Dog Tail Outshines Friends Handshake
A spoken proverb notes that a wagging tail of a loyal dog carries more warmth than a friend’s handshake. The saying highlights value of companionship and trust over social gesture.
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