Mysterious Inmate Claimed Napoleon Lineage at Hancock Infirmary
An aged inmate at the Hancock county Infirmary died December 1 1892 claiming birth in 1786 making him 106. Paul Jordan said to be illegitimate son of Napoleon Bonaparte, with tales of Paris birth before Bastille storm, Egyptian campaign, Acre siege, Turkish captivity, and nomadic life. His French fluency and Turk dialect knowledge drew intrigue.
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I Stindlay Republican
Rdan
Han‘Gock
Infirrmary
Ie “Teordan
Napoleon ‘Bonaparte
Napoleon
Jordan
Dor
Paris
Egypt
Pyramids
Acre
Serusalem
St. Helehne
Hancock County
Shas
Paul Jordan
Apostle
Bonaparte
Public sentiment calls for Baby McKee retreat from public life
The LaRue News notes the election's end and a personnel change at the White House. It argues Baby McKee should return to private life, criticizing press sensationalism and urging restraint from reporters and papers. The piece reflects national attitudes toward the president's family and public exposure.
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LaRue News
McKee
Associated Press
Cleveland
White House
Newhard's Christmas ads and E L 8 meeting rundown
Delinquent subscription notices urge prompt payment of one dollar annual rates for the Times. The evening program for the E L 8 meeting lists acts and participants including Orpha Wonder May McGuire Metta Kurtz Tessie Kurtz Martha Cellar Willis Houk W Keller Ida Van Buren and Lottie Truckenmiller with debates and recitations.
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E. L
Orpha Wonder
May McGuire Bolo
Metta Kurtz
Hamlee
Kurtz
Clara Shireman
Tessie Kurtz
Martha Cellar
A. Dailey
Willis Houk
W Keller
Ida van Buren
Newhard
el Webster
Lottie Truckenmiller
Jay Gould Dead
Report on Jay Gould’s passing portrays him as domestic, charitable, and industrious. It notes his humble start, vast fortune, and generous church support, while urging silence on his faults in death.
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Jay Gould
D B Martin Honored as Big Four General Passenger Agent
In The Enquirer D B Martin of the Big Four is praised for his long railway service beginning 1867 at Cincinnati Sandusky and Cleveland and rising to head the passenger department in 1887. Described as conscientious and untiring, he restructured the Big Four passenger system into a leading network. He is married with a home in Mt. Auburn.
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the Enquirer
D. B. Martin
Knickerbockers
Pennsylvania
Ile
Cincinnati, Sandusky and Cleveland Railroad
Dayton
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
General Southern
Mr. Martin
Ingalls
General Western
Bee Line
Martin
Mt. Auburn
Mecca for tramps and beggars draws crowds to Chicago
A vivid denunciation claims Guichigoji draws hundreds of vagabonds and maimed beggars toward Chicago seen as a dump ground for humanity. The piece notes men women and children travel by rail boat and wagon amid rumors of World’s Fair riches. It blames poor commissions and neighboring states for aiding migration of unprofitable citizens.
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The
Guichigoji
Chicago
el Dorado
Ohio
Indiana
A Call to the Farmers from Ohio State Agriculture Students
Ohio State University agricultural students urge Ohio farmers to send their sons to the university school of agriculture. They claim equal equipment to the university's other departments and emphasize strong job prospects and salaries for graduates. Counties without appointments should act now for early sessions starting January 4 or April 5, 1898, with scholarships lasting until summer 1894.
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School of Agriculture
Ohio State University
State of
Ohio
County Agricultural Board
Farmers’ Institute
Holiday Excusions on the Big Four Route
Reduced fares for travel to and from all Big Four stations. Tickets available December 24, 25, 26, 31, 1892 and January 1, 2, 1893. Return tickets valid through January 3, 1893. Early purchase at the Big Four ticket office guarantees a Merry Christmas. W. H. Lytle agent Cincinnati. D. B. Martin general sales agent Cincinnati.
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Big Four
W. H. Lytle
St. L. Ry
D. B. Martin
Cincinnati
Carey Ohio postoffice letter list December 1 1892
Uncalled letters for Carey Ohio post office dated December 1 1892 list Mr David Hall and Miss Mary Lockwood. Recipients are asked to claim within one week or letters go to the Dead Letter office. Also an advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers health pills at Brayton's.
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Carey
Ohio
David Hall
Mary Lockwood
J. A. Gizus
P.M
Immense Lot Receives New Shipment
A large consignment arrived and is ready for inspection. Cail and examine procedures are advised to review contents and verify items. The shipment is expected to boost available stock across departments.
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Cail
Examine
The Saturday Chicago Herald Extra for World News and Sports
The Chicago Herald ends its weekly edition and launches a large Saturday issue priced at 1.50 per year. The Saturday edition offers extensive World’s Fair coverage, a large market report, and expanded baseball and sports content, with a special New Books section. A one year Carey and the Saturday Herald offer is 2.25.
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Chicago Herald
The
Herald
R.G. Dun & Co
Carey ‘Lms
Columbus Ohio Line Orders 1500 New Coal Cars
President Waite of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo contracted with the Michigan Peninsula Car Company for 1500 standard 30 ton coal cars. The purchase under the car trust plan costs about 500000 dollars and will be delivered early next year.
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Waite
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
Michigan Peninsula Car Company
Detroit
Car Trust
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Buckeye
Chicago
Michigan
Canada
Great South
Paving Brick Works Aims for Carey Location
Ply mouth Stone Co of Plymouth Ohio nears completion of a paving brick test. If successful, steps will be taken to secure a plant site with several towns negotiating. Citizens of Wyandot show interest in bringing the plant to Carey. The Ohio State Journal praises Senator Bill Gear and mentions a social gathering at Mrs H L Hopkins home with a saccharine joke.
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Plymouth Stone Co
Plymouth
Ohio
Carey
Ohio State Journal
Wyandot County
Bill Gear
Neil
Wyandot
Havre
H. L. Hopkins
Local Advertisements Spotlight Bargains and Retail Promos
A collage of shop notices from Kurtz's Kolbe & Co and local merchants touts new shoe arrivals, canned goods, fancy dishes, furniture, and holiday gifts. It promotes Star Bakery fare, Chesebrough goods, fresh meats from Brown & Rinehart, and travel deals via the Buckeye Route boasting cost savings and wide connectivity.
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C. Kolber& Co’s
Star Bakery
Klein & Werley's
Homer Smith
C. Kolbe & Co’s
Klein & Werley’s
Chesebrough
Cosgray & Kalb
Galt House
Chesebrough’s, McGuire & Co
H. B. Kurtz & Son
G. W. Chesebrough
A. H. Pickett
Forest
Ohio
C. Kolbe & Co's
Kurtz’s
Brown & Rinehart
Main Street
Carey
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Bryton’s
Times
D.B
DeWitt
Eurly Rivers
Ian Eurly Riser
Brayton’s
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