Wondrous Finger Rescue and Notable Legal Saga
A finger tip severed by a bicycle accident was eventually rejoined to the finger stump after 36 hours, curing nearly to its pre accident condition. In Chicago a vast legal parade of 109 lawyers debated a large special assessment case affecting miles of property. Earlier, seven Siberian exiles in San Francisco faced grim fates as burglary and murder penalties emerged, revealing their histories of Siberian exile.
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Chicago
Siberia
Pacific
San Francisco
Matrimony and Mennonites Minister Proposes for Bride
A historical note on Mennonite marriage customs describes how a minister mediates engagement and courtship. The groom’s proposal is relayed by the pastor, who then handles most negotiations before a church ceremony. The wedding proceeds with a public, uninvited, multi-hour evaluation, and couples rejoin the service after the vows.
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Swain
Sinee Iv
Genealogy Revival Prompts National Interest in Family History
The growth of societies based on ancestral deeds rather than personal merit spurs genealogy studies in the United States. Groups like Sons and Daughters of the Revolution and Colonial Dames require family histories for membership. The New York Mail and Express notes the movement boosts respect for ancestors, patriotism, and interest in American history.
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Sons and Daughters of the Revolution
Society of Colonial Wars
Society of the War of 1212
Colonial Dames
Society of Mayflowee Descendants
Holland Society
The
New York Mail and Express
Quanah Parker and His Comanche Heritage
A historical sketch traces Quanah Parker and his Comanche lineage, detailing his mother Cynthia Ann Parker’s capture and return to Texas kin after a long presumed death, with notes on her identity and origins in Jackson County. It also recalls a Nevada tale of old-time fox and coyote coursing as reported by a San Francisco newspaper man.
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Alfred the Great
Alfred
Rome
Yhel
Quanah Parker
Oklahoma
McKenzie
Cynthia Ann Parker
Jackson County
Tex
Nevada
San Francisco Post
Peanut as an article of commerce praised by Judge Christiancy
Judge Christiancy states the peanut ranks as a major global commodity second only to the banana. He notes extensive world shipping to Paris London Italy Germany and England and says African peanuts are being displaced in Europe by American nuts. He adds Europeans feed peanuts to animals in zoos and also eat them themselves.
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Christiancy
Pension Office
Washington Star
Paris
London
Italy
Germany
England
Europe
Armenian Conspiracy and Turkish Massacre Assertions
An English publication accuses authorities of foreseeing a plot and arming the populace to massacre Armenians once a bomb exploded. It cites police complicity and describes mobs overrunning streets to kill Armenians, with victims drowning in the Bosphorus.
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Vais
Menians
The King of Colorful Shirts Rules the Wardrobe
A vivid boast of a majestic colored shirt, praising its lasting reign and the finest goods in this line. The passage extols the shirt's splendor and transformative appeal, promising readers to see them in person.
Caution in Buying Advertised Goods
A notice warns buyers to ensure they receive exactly what is advertised and not more or less. It cautions that a good article is rarely clear at the price and that a bad one is costly on any terms. Verify you get the stated item for the stated price.
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National Agricultural
Ive Brook
Home Journal
Swan Ear
Ita
Grange
Ars Tatives
Hast Liberty
Buffalo
TSE
Ohio Farmer
Cleveland, C
Mixed Railroad Locomotive Roster and Stations Update
Railroad officials release a mixed report detailing stations 404 to 405 and rolling stock numbers. The notice outlines changes across four lines and confirms adjustments to schedules and equipment allocations.
Local Officials Seek GOP Nominations for City Marshal and County Clerk
City Marshal Vincent Thompson and County Clerk James Burk announce candidacies for their respective offices under the Republican nominating convention. David Pairs also declares interest in City Marshal. The paper will publish all candidate announcements through the convention period for a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Thompson
David
James Burk
Notice of final settlement in Galbraith estate
In the Bartholomew Circuit Court September Term 1897 Andrew J Alexander as administrator of the Francis M Galbraith estate has filed his final account and vouchers The court will examine on December 13 1897 heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Witness Clerk Gro Wehren Clerk November 13 1897 Indianapolis 1897 filing attorney W W Lambert BB 4t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew Circuit
Francis M. Galbraith
Andrew J. Alexander
Circuit
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Columbus
Ind
Gro. WeRnen
W. W. Lambert
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L.rosenbush & Co
Childrens’ Hats At
Silvermans
Silverman's
Soe
Columbus Weekly Star
Coulbing
Wit
France
Fames
Lienberger
Jo Antal Aureou Pens
1Columbis Fuel & Ice Co
G. W. Cooper
C. B. Cooper
Quuper
Cooper
First National Bank Building
Olumbus
Lambert
Star
Indianapolis Weekly Journal
Indianapolis Weekly Sentinel
Courier Journal
Cincinnati Enquirer
Prairie Farmer
Kinney & Kinney
Mechanic Sts
TG Quick
Patent Office
Reeves Pulley CO
BIG Four
R. R
C. H. & G. Branch
Pmuam
Ly. Ginti-A
Greensburg
Pind & G. Tur
Washington Street
le Ee
S. M. CO
Wabash Ave
Persia
Teheran
Pall Mall Gazette
Muzaffer-ed-Din
Wrah
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