Once a Barmaid but Now a Baroness
Lady de Freyne, wife of the new Baron de Freyne, is identified as a former London barmaid who later met Arthur Reginald French of the Royal Fusiliers. The couple, amid family wealth and titles, faced separation as he served as a private in the Eighth United States Infantry in the Philippines, with letters describing financial arrangements and distant ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
de Freyne
Baron de Freyne
Eighth
United States Infantry
Philippine
Arthur Regf
Reginald French
Rothes
Spey
Scotland
Angus
County Roscommon
Ireland
Focal Hotel
Lady Dé Freyne
Prin de Frey
Arthur Reg
Regval Fusiliérs
Somerset Houge
Engtowa
Freyne
Bhai
October Days and Village Notes Anchored in Autumn
A fragmented local column recalls October days with imagery of frost, harvests, and fading summer. Amid sketched scenes are social notices: club meetings, visits, and travel plans involving residents such as Miss Helen Almon, Mrs. Sanders, and Mr. Sylvester Blair. The piece also lists upcoming events at the Apollo Glee Club and D A R chapters along with guests arriving for December conventions.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as marvelous pain relief with healing and penetrating power. It claims effective relief for back and various pains and lists price 26e to 1 per bottle sold by Ow Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Herbine advertised for bowel disturbances and regularity
An old advertisement promotes Herbine from Owl Drug Co as a remedy for bowel disturbances and to promote regular movements and cheerful digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Drug Co
Personal notices from the Decatur region and nearby towns
Local snippets report Elmore Bearey of Baltimore and W. O. Clark of Palmlte visiting Decatur, with other in town mentions of John Wright from Cincinnati and Es Hutto from Jasper. Also advertised is McGEE'S PLINIR a baby remedy touted as safe and effective for delicate stomachs. sold by Owz Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee's
Huenee
Ow! -Drug Co
Administration of estate of decedent granted
Notice from Morgan County court announces that administration of the estate was granted on September 1913 by Judge Skeggs. Creditors and claimants are warned to present their claims legally or be barred. Debtors are urged to settle promptly with Tehnie S. Lampkin administrator.
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Morgan County
Alexander B. Lampkin
Wm. E. Skeggs
Court of of ‘Morgan Cosn Ice
Savings banks unhurt by postal banks says Stephenson
R C Stephenson of South Bend Indiana told a Boston meeting of the savings bank section of the American Bankers Association that savings banks have abandoned opposition to postal savings. The Protestant Episcopal convention opens in New York with talk of revising the constitution on marriage and divorce.
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R. C. Stephenson
South Bend
Ind
Boston
Savings-Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Protestant Episcopal Church
New York
Mexican Federals seize Piedras Negras capital without resistance
Gen Mass leads the Mexican Federal army into Piedras Negras as Constitutionalists retreat. Reports say Henry Spencer faces trial for murder in a case linked to a death at Rexroat. Wilson supports building two battleships yearly amid December funding talk. Superior Judge Humphries frees thirty seven Socialists jailed for talking back. Allan A. Ryan testifies about Gov Sulzer impeachment pressure.
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Mass
Piedras Negras
Humphries
Seattle, Wash
Convict Labor Bid Tops 125 Kentucky Convicts Contract
The Reliance Manufacturing Company bid 67 cents a day for the labor of 125 Kentucky convicts, but the contract was not awarded. The Treasury Department announced that about 30.4 million of the proposed 350 million crop moving funds had been disbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Kentucky
Treasury Department
Senate Leaders Meet Wilson Over Currency Reform Bill
Senate Democratic leaders and President Wilson conferred at the White House on how to hasten passage of the currency reform measure.
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Senate
Wilson
White House
Prisoner Albert Davis Dies After Hunger Strike Attempt
Albert Davis, a prisoner convicted of theft, died in Bedford jail after attempting to starve himself seeking release. Reports mention poisoning as a possible factor amid limited tidings on captives Antéfitans and Norwegians held by bandits in Tsao Yang, China. Count Vingenge, pacchi di figlere, has been named Italian Ambassador to Washington.
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Albert Davis
Bedford
Tsao Yang
China
Vingenge
Pacchi di Figlere
Hag
Washington
Nome Mayor George A. Jones Appeals for Public Help
Nome Alaska Mayor George A. Jones issues an appeal requesting public assistance. The notice seeks community cooperation to address local needs and gather information or resources from residents.
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George A. Jones
Nome
Alaska
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Buttrey's
the Store of Fashion
Decaturs
Cne
Et Ag
Decatur Decatur
Mittie Owen McDavid
Richtar
Howell
Nashvile 4
Theos Drapéys
Mothers’ Club
Cafe
Win- Veter
T’s
W. B. Ward
Hdkankakee, Ill
W. A. Brownow
Church Street
B.C. Bracken
Aucette
Relaives
Florence
Tuscumbia
Poussellville
Ands
Sylvester Blair
Fury
Peake
Apollo Glee
Tooms
D. A. BR
Cartwright
Colonial Club
Qui A Humber
Wilburn Smith
Ene
Roan Cortner
Adra
M.diamond
Peseissearres
Core Cmeo
Ft “Albert
P. Cooper
Bt Gadaden
Elmore Bearey
Baltimore
W. 0. Clark
Palmlte
Es Hutto
Jasper
John Wright
Cincinnati
Hag ‘Decaturs
H. Calvin
Tehnie
Walker
Woodward
Decatur
Walker Woodward
Bank Street
BP. Holmes, Tizalinens
Bechtar Air
Second Avenue
Saunders Optical Co
MD Avenue
Priceville
S. M. Winton
New Decatur
Kee
Court House
Anal
Vine Streets
Canute
Johnson Eet
Central
B.L. Malone
Gail Dave H. Brown
Cai
Hank
Edwards
Lostaby
T ‘Shreet
Buttrey’s
New Decatur Ang
Fe Ward
Sherman Street
Cala & Wolcott
Wante
HE Hall & “Sons
Central National Bank
J. B. McDonald
E. H. Allison
Charlia Ater
Wébater
River Room
Snip
Gavsé-Sim F. W
Webster
Cae Ae Malone Tatas
Wisin
Guy Psur
Erines
Olshine Bros. Furniture Company
Sanitary Plumbing and Heating CO
Grant St
Hammondsport
Geoperasy
Lincoln Beachey
Henry Spencer
Page County
Rexroat
Liv Yuen Hgng
Vfetiataa
Yegrday
Ana
Trya
Utz & Dunn
Hughes & Tidwell Supply CO
Wade Bros
Earlings
William Stafford
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