Round Trip to Danville Excursion via Big Four Railroad
A special train will depart the Big Four depot for Danville next Wednesday at 8 15 am with a 49 cent Covington round trip fare. Return will be on a 5 30 pm train from Danville. Also rental notice for a four room residence near the courthouse with or without barn. For Rent posted by Mrs. Moses 42 Jefferson Street. Universalist Rev MM Crossey to preach Oct 7 and 8 at G A R Hall Mayer Block second floor. All invited.
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Big Four
Danville
Covington
Court House
MM. Crossey
G. A. R. Hall
Tivor
Mayer Block
Wabash R R Tickets to San Francisco Oct 1901
The Wabash Railroad offers Covington to San Francisco round trip tickets for 52 dollars for travel to the General Convention in October 1901. Tickets go on sale September 7 to 26 and are valid for return until November 35, 1901.
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General Convention of Episcopal Church
Wabash R. R
Covington
San Francisco
Cal
Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo Shines in October
The Buffalo Pan-American Exposition enters October with a full week of events after a strong September. Crowds rise, prices stay affordable, and the Temple of Music remains a focal point as 5,000,000 visitors enjoy exhibits, pageants, parades, and daily life-saving drills.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Temple of Music
Bow Hallowen
Exposition Company
New Orleans
Saratoga
Ocean
Great Lakes
United States
South and Central American States
Pan American Exposition Offers Free Access to Major Attractions
Temple of Music main entrance announces free admission to all exhibit buildings including the Stadium amphitheater art gallery state buildings and more. The October program features a water carnival with ballet liquid fire aerial bombs and rockets. The exposition aims to attract those in agriculture stock and poultry with a successful cattle show and a noted sheep display.
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New York State
Buffalo Review
Rainbow City
North America
John P. Lawrence
Washington
W. H. Donley
Indianapolis
Ind
Nebraska
Toronto
Pennsylvania
Harry B. Jepson
New Haven
Conn
U. of B.lehigh
Ione B. Riddell
Cincinnati
William C. Carl
New York City
Atlantic City
U. of B.brown
Clarence Eddy
New York
Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Merchants’ Association of New York
Pain
Harry Rowe Shelley
New City
University of Buffalo
Cornel-Carlisle
N. J. Corey
Detroit
Mich
Plymouth Rock
Pizeon Club
National White Wyandotte Club
Greworks
William B. Coulson
Cleveland
Alaska
Ex position expects record crowds in October
Director General Duchapan says the Ex position faces time limits to host attracting features and attractions. He predicts strong attendance in October far beyond optimistic estimates. He adds Buffalo can comfortably handle 250000 visitors daily at reasonable prices despite crowd sizes.
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Duchapan
Buffalo
Organ Recitals Highlight Pan American Exposition October
The Temple of Music hosts daily organ recitals during the Pan American Exposition with many celebrated organists. Victor Herbert's orchestra will perform at the Temple of Music from October 14 until the exposition ends.
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Temple of Music
Victor Herbert
Do You Get Up With A Lame Back
A long advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles including lame back. It promises a free sample bottle and a book by mail to readers who mention the paper and send their address to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamp Root
National Horse Tales Delegates Meet in Louisiana
Delegates from this county and Warren attended the national meeting in Lafayette this week. Next year’s spinial meeting will be in Covington. Isaac E. Switzer, who captured Marvin Kuns, was elected Grand President. Reported by Charles Lowe, Lafayette Call delegate.
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Warren
LaFayette
Covington
Isaac E. Switzer
Marvin Kuns
Charles Lowe
Forgery case ties to Liberty township with local bank
A counterfeit check for 363.68 issued to buy cattle is traced to Elmer Kelly of Liberty township. Shermerhorn, Beamer and Williamsport bank staff connect Kelly to the forgery, recover 360 dollars, and arrest him in Attica. Kelly released on 1900 bond. authorities warn more charges may follow if matters aren’t resolved.
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Citizens National Bank
Frank L. Clark
Liberty Township
John Fox
Williamsport
Shermerhorn
Elmer Kelly
Carbonade
Kelly
Marshall Baamer
Fox
Beamer
Attica
Wm. Kelly
Vierinis
Attics Presa
The Lick Lens and its Incredible Heat Reaction
The article recounts Alvan Clark testing the Lick telescope lens at Cambridgeport. A hand near the massive glass disk caused a vivid display of light jets as heat radiation expanded and contracted the lens, illustrating its extreme sensitivity while remaining a routine phenomenon to scientists.
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Alvan Clark
Cambridgeport
Lick
Clark
Conquered Rival Jenny Lind Wins Court Serene Moment
Jenny Lind and Grisi faced competition for favor in London. Lind, unsettled by Grisi’s stern gaze, found a surge of inspiration as the accompanist finished. She sang a child’s prayer, moving the audience to silent awe and emotion. Grisi, moved, kissed Lind in a spontaneous gesture.
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Jenny Lind
Grisi
London
Grist
Gris
Old Gentleman Reacts to Will by Quipping About Grass
An old man at a distant relative's will reading is bequeathed a field, then the old gray mare in that field to an unfriendly party. He interrupts, shouting that the mare is eating his grass, eliciting amused smiles from those present.
The Highest Court in the United States
The Denver Times recalls Tom Bagwell as justice of the peace at Altman the highest incorporated town in the country perched 12000 feet up. He fined a disorderly character ten dollars and costs and the offender threatened appeal. The court quips that this is the highest court in the United States and no appeal is possible.
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The
Denver Times
Tom Bagwell
Altman
Operation of Justice
United States
Observed Letters Revealed as Unsent During Travel
An observer notes a journalist or traveler sent daily letters, but a flat discovery shows each missive was pre-written at his office. The break in the typewriter’s letter E exposed the ruse as he merely dropped the ready letters into any postbox.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Its Good Point Gentleman to House Agent
A quick quip frames damp houses as a practical advantage noting low burn risk in case of fire. The house agent reacts with surprise at the claim and the exchange ends with the man reframing the flaw as a benefit.
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