Annie Laurie Legend and Golden Sandals Highlight Connersville Briefs
A Connersville item recounts the ballad Annie Laurie with ties to Douglas and Lady John Scott, noting its lovers and lineage. Also featured are record-breaking gold leaf sandals crafted in Lynn for a Boston Masonic lodge, valued at 1500 dollars and weighing under three ounces each.
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William Douglas
Annie Laurie
Douglas
Fergusson
Craigdarroch
Dee
John Scott
Stephen Laurie
Maxwelton
Scotland
Earls of
Lynn
Boston
Battleships Enter Rio Janeiro Harbor Amid Royal Welcome
The American fleet of 16 battleships reached Rio de Janeiro after a 3 000 mile voyage from Port of Spain Trinidad. The vessels anchored after passing Cape Frio and were greeted by Brazilian officials and the American consul. The fleet will stay ten days with elaborate entertainments.
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Rio Janeiro
Port of Spain
Trinidad
San Francisco
Cape Frio
Admiral Alencar
C. EK. Anderson
Connecticut
Evans
Rio
Shera & McIntosh Offer Bargains on Clothing and Remnants
Children’s vests and pants 9c each and men’s heavy fleeced shirts 50c with drawers 35c at Shera & McIntosh. Paper patterns from Butterick. Spring remnant deals on dress goods prints shirtings and muslins.
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Shera & McIntosh’s
Lame Shoulder Cured by Pain Balm Report
Mrs F H McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick says Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave prompt relief from a lingering left shoulder pain. The remedy, touted for rheumatic muscle pain, is sold by Q McKennon & Son.
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Chamberlain
F. H McElwee
Boistown
New Brunswick
Q. Mckennon & Son
New 1908 Bing hams on sale at Shera & McIntosh
Chester Kerr traveled to Lafayette on business Tuesday. The note mentions new 1908 patterns available at Shera and McIntosh.
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Chester Kerr
Lafayette
Bucklin’s Arica Salve Praised By Clinton Buyer
It does the business says E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine after using Bucklin's Arica Salve for piles chapped hands and an old sore. He reports it cured piles healed hands and left no scar. Sold for 25 cents at Lewis Ashworth's drug store.
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E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklin
Lewis Ashworth
Shera & McIntosh's Bargains Highlight 1908 Linens
An advertisement extols Shera and McIntosh's table linen and napkin patterns from 1908. It urges shoppers to visit for fabric bargains and waistings and kimono goods offered at eight cents per yard.
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Shera & McIintosh’s
Shera & McIntosh’s
Death of John D Darby in Maplewood
John Darby dies of heart failure at his Maplewood home after a day of mobility and a dizzy spell. Born 1834 in Columbia, he married Clarissa Messersmith in 1857 and lived in Alquina before moving to the city around 1877. Surviving children are Raymond and Kirby. daughters predeceased. Funeral held yesterday at his residence with Rev. J. C. Burkhardt officiating.
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John D. Darby
Vermont Avenue
Maplewood
Mr. Darby
Columbia
Clarissa Messersmith
Alquina
Darby
Connersville Furniture Company
Raymond
Kirby McClellan Darby
Richmond
Hiram Winsell
Geo. Maybee
J. C. Burkhardt
Notice of Connersville 1908 improvement assessments
Notice states the city of Connersville Indiana has duplicate assessments for 1908 for streets and sidewalks. First part of assessments due on or before the first Monday in May 1908. After that date a ten percent penalty will be added to all unpaid assessments.
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Connersville
Indiana
Obituary of Hannah Sanders from Glenwood community
Hannah Hartman, born August 23, 1851 near Glenwood Indiana, died October 13 1907 at age 56. She married W W Sanders December 29 1889 in this city. they had children Wilbur H Selah May and Bertha. Survived by husband three children three sisters and many relatives. A longtime M E church member she joined Grand Avenue M E in 1877 after marriage. The notice closes with a devotional tribute from B S.
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Hannah Hartman
Levi
Rebecca Hartman
Glenwood
Ind
W. W. Sanders
E. L. Dolph
Wilbur H
Selah May
Bertha
M. E. Church
Grand Avenue M. E. Church
Grand Avenue Church
Higher Health Level Claims for Dr Kings New Life Pills
A Maine reader Jacob Springer reports improved health after using Dr Kings New Life Pills and offers a money back guarantee at Lewis Ashworth's drug store. Washington press dispatches note Congress and constituents discuss currency legislation with business interest and possible early action ahead of elections. Local shop Siera and McIn Tosh advertises 1908 dress goods for spring suiting from 852 to 200 per yard.
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Dr King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin Maine
Lewis Ashworth
Washington
Siera & McIntosh
Amusing Insurance Application Statements
A collection of odd lines from life insurance forms include a widow listing her husband as an angel, and others noting relatives dying from cancer, sudden deaths at age 103, or gunshot wounds from an Indian. The exchange recounts humorous misstatements by applicants and puzzled clerks.
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Applicant
Comical Exchange on Women Distinct Yet Similar
A humorous dialogue features Mr O Flaherty saying women are alike yet different. McSwiggers questions the notion. The quip plays on broad generalizations about gender.
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Mr. O’flaherty
McSwiggers
Dress goods and towels offered by Shera and McIntosh
Dress goods in colors and grades advertised. Buy Rubdry towels from Shera and McIntosh. Three pieces plaid dress goods, 35c grade, on sale at 29c per yard. The Fire Department begins trial with a magnificent gray team bought in Delaware county. The team cost $625 after inspection among twenty five teams.
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Shera & McIintosh’s
Shera & MclIntosh's
Fire Department
Delaware County
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