Old Time River Tales and a Jumping Jail Record
A wandering reminiscence along the Mississippi River recalls steamboat days, land deals, and a clash with a breach of trust case. An anecdote features a planter and a former slave Bill as land commissioner in a tale of years past, ending with a curious note on California enthusiasm and a jail count in Fostoria, Ohio in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Yaller Jeans
Sid
Nickerson
Subir
Maj. Pelton
Bill
Grant
Vickaburg
Mara John
Ires Yand
United States
Mars John
Sul
Opie P
New York World
Fostoria
Ohio
The Sham Financier and a Chicago Lumber Deal
A Chicago lumber dealer recalls a trust busting con game where a well known man from Chicago is duped by two New York swindlers. The tale centers on Colonel Eells son of Cleveland magnate Dan P Eells and a failed attempt to secure funds for a return home after customs duties. The letter suggests an ongoing pattern of deceit in financial circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etock Exchange
Tito
Banco
Deater
Chicago
New York
Vicina Grastion
the Avenue
Mate Ada
Han Jones
Cleveland
Dan
P. Hells
Mr. Kells
al Saas
Patents Granted Listed by Cleveland Firm
A graphic list shows patents granted with names and locations including Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Norwalk Akron and Newark. The notice states drawings and fees for any patents will be sent on government price with a 25 cent stamp and asks to give paper date and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
A. Boon
Patent Cerfi
U. 5
Washington, D. C
P. Arnold
Canal Dover
Hi W. Avery
Cleveland
F. W. E. Boring Field
A. G. Plymouth
Life and Property
R. D. Brain
Springfield
B. Folr
Cincinnati
dT.roves
J. J. Harris
Highland
C. McDonaugh
Toledo
D. G. Wyeth
Newark
el Eae
Alee
C. A. Bnow & Co
Narrow escape story and warnings from Biihart reader
A Biihart Indiana woman recounts a near death experience and relief after remedies for heart and nerve complaints. She praises a bottle said to aid heart nerves and notes a New York minister’s sermon condemning swearing as lacking any pleasure or virtue. The piece ends with a price reference for the Nowrmwxst at $1.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stara
B. M. Searles
Biihart
Ind
Ecu
Dea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bear
Hasbi
Yaller Jeans Justice
California
Platte County
Roubideans
Weston
Roubideaux
Los Angeles
Mission of
San Gabriel
Lonterey
Hio
Katee Des Peay
John Bidaon
Dee
Father Healy
Bt. Bernard
Goodale
Boston
Sit
Prvo
Drageists
Goc
Siem
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
D. J. Humphrey
Acris
Buous
Clark
Colchester
Stone
EQAC
Aention
REED
Agwit
Toleda
Utah
Hubert H. Bancroft
Mammere
Cincinnati Publishing CO
Rlm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
Columbus Weekly Post
Columbus
Daily Evening Post
Tug Nees
Tiaeata
Ios
Ris Correspouienas
Diexen
Abe
Ibers
Weekly Post
Weat State St
Rember
Messkows
Ube
County of C
Nh - Admindtstrabar
Frederick Panning
Srrishi
Wm. H. Woodell
Otic
Alan
Matai
Shen
M. Donnelly
Bee Ee Nloh M Donnelly
Wullaen
Bentaimion
Donnelly
Taye
Praritan
Iin Turner de
Fu ‘M
He da Marai
M, Donnelly
Counsulmaas
Wit
Neues Decaylon
Grainy Gui
Gore
Ned Seitignehers
B. W
Inuqtire
Berthin Shuma
Tnt
Core Riegers
Eka Mole Meckes
I. B. Prekerd
Peckert
Backard
Erry Ak Ret Seo A
Thor
Cura Pear
Perry & CO
Paten
Asto Pantabilly
A. Woo
Inite Paton
Hirao
HG. Root
M.G
Peni Sr. Mew von
Philpott Bros
Philpott Brothers
Mcclure
A.J. Vandenbroek
AMD Clothier
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