Balls for debts to Louis XIV at the Opera
The 1713 plan to pay royal debts by staging balls in the Palais Royal Opera House, secured by the Bourbon king's debtors, was proposed by the Chevalier de Bouillon and supported by Philippe d Orleans. The scheme aimed to soothe creditors as executions of debt loomed.
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Louis XIV
Palais Royal
Rue Nicaise
Chevalier de Bouillon
Argenson
Louis
Philippe d’Orleans
Monsignore
Boulion
Shadwell
Charles H
Wen
London Saturday Review
The Penalty of Mirth at an Ancient Church Celebration
Eyewitness account from Lynn Massachusetts recalls the dedication of the Old Tuunic Meeting house in 1082. During a feast at Mr Hood's barn a rooster caused a comic dust shower as guests laughed at Mr Gerrish who later endured a drastic, comic resuscitation by Mr Rogers.
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Lynn
Mass
Obadiah Oldpath
Hood
Mr. Richardson
Newbury
Mr. Gerrish
Senator recalls outgunning rival in campaign humor
The senator describes a campaign moment when he felt victory was near and noted the rival's growing defeat as he smiled. He also recounts a jocular anecdote about a spanked boy and a witty quip about the pain of punishment. The piece then mentions Admiral Dewey ordering gear moved and a humorous exchange between two deaf mutes.
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Tommy
Dewey
The Liquor Traffic A Moral Plea and Ad Phrase
A speaker condemns the liquor trade, denouncing its political influence and social harm, comparing it to slavery and urging strong laws to end its social ruin. An ad for Miona stomach tablets ends the piece, promising 50 cent relief for indigestion from Hedges Drug Co.
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Ashe
Gan
Potter's Fields
Lincoln
O.d Glory
The
Hedges Drug Co
Westfall Arnold obituary notices Coal Creek Indiana
Arnold Westfall of Wabash township died Monday night in Coal Creek Indiana at 53 years 6 months 7 days Heart trouble was the immediate cause He leaves wife Rebecca Osborn two daughters Sarah Westfall and Ollie Hollis a step daughter Rosa White Danville Illinois Funeral held Wednesday April 8 at his home with burial at Mt Carmel Cemetery
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Arnold Westfall
Wabash Township
Coal Creek
Ind
Christian County
Illinois
Rebecca Osborn
Rebecca
Sarah Westfall
Ollie Hollis
Rosa White
Danville
Ill
Mt. Carmel
Papa
Seed Potatoes and Spring Winds at Hedges Drug Co
Seed potatoes sold by the Hedges Drug Co advertise spring planting and wind protection. The notice touts Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cats sores burns and chapped skin.
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The
Hedges Drug Co
For Sale Four Acres and Home in Covington Indiana
For sale four acres on East Liberty Street Covington Indiana. A good seven room house with bath room cellar and closets nearly new. A barn for four horses chicken house coal house with wash room attached. About 100 fruit trees with bearing apples pears peaches plums blackberries gooseberries raspberries and strawberries. Two good wells a d a cis tern. For price and terms inquire of
Notice of Administration in Fountain County
Annie Martin appointed administrator of the Jesse Martin estate in Fountain County Indiana by the circuit court. The estate is declared solvent. John B. Martin serves as attorney for the executor.
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Circuit Court
Fountain County
Indiana
Jesse Martin
Annie Martin
John B. Martin
Notice in Fountain Circuit Court Non-Residents 1908
In Fountain County Indiana the Fountain Circuit Court April term 1908 hears two cases by complaint to quiet title to real estate. Defendants named as nonresidents include heirs devisees and legatees of multiple deceased parties. Plaintiffs require appearance by June 8 1908 under the court seal and process.
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State of Indiana
Fountain County
Fountain Circuit Court
Carrie D. Stucker
William Saxon
Gabriel Steely
Amilda Steely
Indiana
Harry C. Randolph
Joseph S. Murphy
Mattie Murphy
James C. Morgan
Louisa Morgan
George F. Stilwell
Stilwell
Fountain Counts
Fountain Circuit
Covington
Agid Court
A. D
Anson G. Madden
Leroy Sanders
Fountain Unity
Io the Fountain Circuit Court
William Henderson
Robert Denham
C. P. Lewis
Elias Caver
Peter Kevyer
Ferris McMaster
Ruth McMaster
Elias Kever
Elisha Givens
Charles D Bliven
Mary Hobart
Mary Ann Harley
Tomas Donham
Phineas Spauking
Henry Munson
Richard M. Waterman
Eber Jenne
Lewis Hurley
Joseph Moonin
Maggie Dopham
Thomas Donham
Elias Cayer
Peter Kever
Phineas Spaulding
Iaac M. Wycoff
Sarah Jenne
Freeman Jenne
Elizabeth Truman
Charles D. Bliven
Samuel Bliven
Sarah Bliven
Creased
Ebert Jenne
Joseph Munson
Mary Ann Hurley
Susan Moats
W. E Monta
Catharine Wolf
Peter Rever
Isaac Hobart
James Truman
Peter Keyer
Eisha Givens
Carrie M. Paugh
Joseph Paugh
William Coger
Carrie M. Ratcliff
Danville
Illinois
Anna Spencer
California
Fountain
Bean
Holden
Colton
Notice of bids for bridges in Fountain County
Commissioners of Fountain County Indiana invite bids for Hughes bridge in Shawnes township and a concrete retaining wall at Covington viaduct in Troy township. Bids due An to 1 p m at the Auditor's office with bonds and affidavits. Plans on file. right to reject any bids.
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Shawnes Township
Hughes
Covington Viaduct
Troy Township
Dle
County Agistor
Charles C. Thompson
William RB. Myers
James A. Copeland
Board of Commissioners
Wm. B. Gray
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Edward M. Cawley
N. Meridian St
Middle West
Imearaenef &.i & Ge
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Ieee
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Pacific
Gley & McDaid
Fifth Avenue
Clinton
Iowa
Deen
Sparta
Raghese
Carb
Draggiets
Cper
Bettie
Wlarlin
Actos
Azarvin
Marlin Firearms
Willow St
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Conn
Harper
Inpaitee Jevold
Gov. Hanly
Indiasapolis
New York
H’ KE Ruppes
Covinton
P. Lewis
Térpitit
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