Local Notes Patchy News With Auctions And Social Updates
Fragmented local notices describe land sale actions by county commissioners with reserved bids. The piece mentions public sale, the county poor asylum, and bidders, plus a plan for the property to be bought by the commissioners if no higher offer arises. Additional items note social events, notary services, a closing out sale, and Salvation Army rooms on Fifth and Washington Streets. The revived social chatter mentions Helen Mar Temple and Rathbone Sisters and a family returning home.
Sam UpDeGraph Demonstrates Bicycle Training Basics
A brief note describes Sam UpDeGraph learning bicycle locomotion this afternoon. Includes stray ad phrases about millinery sales and a promotion for a Courier Journal subscription.
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Sam UpDeGraph
Dr. Parker
Fifth anniversary celebration of Y M A held in St Louis
Last night a lunch event marked the fifth anniversary of the Y M A with speeches by John L Wheat of Louisville E W Peck of Indianapolis and Frank McNeal and others praising the association. Attendees urged public support and to keep the ONS doors open. Also notes a Fourth of July celebration in Nashville and a Big 4 excursion train from Columbus to Cincinnati with visits to Lagoon and Coney Island.
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St. Louis
County Markets Prices Fragment Highlight Narrow Listing
A fragmented list shows assorted market rates for livestock produce and groceries. Entries include cattle per hundredweight, hay per ton, cotton per bale, and retail goods such as sugar syrups molasses sorghum and fruits listed by unit, with varied spellings and unclear quantities.
Victory for the Women in London Voter Turnout
The London Methodist Times hails a sweeping county council election win for advocates of social purity and decency. It claims opposition to intemperance, vice, and gambling suffered a strong defeat, noting women’s participation and praise for virtuous candidates.
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London Methodist Times
London
Torpedo details and Detroit cruiser specs
A detailed note describes a G-Primer torpedo of dry gun cotton with a porpoise shape and 1,160 pound weight, 14 feet 5 inches length, 17.7 inch maximum diameter, assembled in four sections and powered by compressed air at 1,850 pounds per square inch. The cruiser Detroit is armed with nine 5 inch guns, six 6 pounders, two pounders, and a gatling gun, developing 5,227 horsepower, 18.7 knots speed, 2,089 tons displacement, and a cost of $612,500.
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Thadeiy
Detroit
Texas
First Case of an Affair of Honor Under Wellington Plan
Sir Daniel Lysons recounts a Halifa incident described in Earthy Reminiscences as the Duke of Wellington inspired settlement of an affair of honor. Two principals, Captain Harvey and Captain Dourke, submit their versions. Colonel Horn acts as umpire and urges reconciliation. They shake hands and become friends.
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Daniel Lysons
Duke of Wellington
Halife
Cleo
Harvey
Dourke
Colonel Horn
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Turpen
Ulrich Bock
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Bell Tus
REPUBL_CAW TICKET
Lambert
WM. HL Atren
Wicd
F. Barrett
Samuel W. Fitch
Eal Heiner
Por Coreen
Henry Harris
Jesse Day
Kinney&Kin
Peeper
Henry Volind
Ciesse Creek
Jane Session
Dedin
Gunuvey
Helen Mar Temple
Rathbone Sisters
Tomvorrow
E. H. Kinney
Washington Street
the Hutler
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Stabbuth’s
Fifth and
Washington Streets
Remy
Rememder
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John L. Wheat
Louisville
E. W. Peck
Indianapolis
Association
Frank McNeal
G. TL. Reeves
Frank Head
John Newesmb
Nashvillestown County
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Cincinnati
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Cincinati
Ohio
Columbus
Lagoon
Coney Island
Chester Fark
Zoological Garden
Chase Beil
Washi
County Markets
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Werfe
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Caives
Parkeys
Sareette
Outre
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Denver
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Pavepre
AL. Ald
Sars
Gwen
Henry Strassner
Jackson Street
Indiana
Pytie Werd Itis
Tn Dering
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Vipre
As Stey
Athews & Son
Pingters
Ayer Pangers
Clar Ity Prolana
Cam Verelidats
Ana Pares Hareme
Thomas Broan
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Bsevam
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