Local notes on governance, religion, and commerce in Gratton 1847
A literacy survey of Gratton details new residents and a rising harness shop, church exhortations by Rev. Spencer and Rev. L KE, Seventh Day Adventists push, a denticist touring the village, and a smokehouse fire at Jack Guyer’s meat market. It notes local births, oil prospects, C H and D rail orders, and plans for a charcoal plant with 50 jobs, plus May Day traditions.
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Varner
Mason Varner
Re Gorlach
Tittle
Ashley Hins
Eds
Wabash K. Hk
Thie Place
OPN
C. Wright
Bire
Will
Trey
Gail
Thompson
Cirelion
Richiards
Young Bros
Young
Ryenen
Wenow
Flora Bowers Nowill
Grelton
Spencer
L. KE
Prontina
M. E
Thio Wilvet Ark
Ty Ory
Jack Guyer
Ast Mont Market
Generra Waltimire
George
Napoleon
Vilenga
Gobrett
Standard Oil Company
Henry County
C.h.&d. Cond
D. Ds
Dovorntion
Louis As ‘Wis
Robert Brown
Hawthorne
Ange of Concord
St. Helena
Bth
John Stuart Mill
Pnrish
Stonewall” Jackson
Confederacy
Tamestown
America
Hinglishmen
Richard Wagner
Old
England
Dante
Richfield Notes and Local Happenings in Corn and Wheat
Richfield reports corn nearly all planted while wheat and rye look well. Local names and travels appear with visits to Custar and Columbus. A Sunday School organized at Vast Hope and a progressing South schoolhouse literary society feature in community life. Died notices and a medicinal quack advertisement headline rheumatism claims with a miracle compound offered by The Tudleon Chemical Co. Crawfordsville Indiana.
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Henry County
Iyi
Hrank Lebuy
Visting
South School
John Smith
Prine
Mra
Elizabeth
Dhate Ane
Clen
A Cave of Death at Nanaimo Mines in 1847 Tragedy
The mine disaster near Nanaimo British Columbia reveals that 101 whites and 77 Chinese were inside when the explosion occurred. Explorers recovered 46 bodies from the main shaft area as after damp halted rescue efforts. Two subsequent parties faced the deadly air, and progress details show many workers entombed with no hope of survival.
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Nanamo
B. C
Rey
No. 1
No. 5
Avery
D. J
Humphrey
Napoleon
Community Notes Mix Of Events And Names
Local residents share a variety of happenings with names like Ames and Walker noted among casual references. The fragment mentions a new home move, a prayer meeting schedule, birthday celebrations, and multiple individuals believed to be involved in community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Sreerday
Annies Melee
Plas Ngee Sua
Tank Sesto
Willie Jackson
Curtis Koueh
Gandiy
Yeas
Rym
Mr. Binh
Seenim
Biddler
C. G. Hone
Bart
Immigration Strain As City Faces Fire Aftermath
The Vieiuela council allocates 21 900 to aid rescue efforts amid widespread ruin. Many widows and families struggle as shops burn and ashes spread through the city. Immigrants arrive in Castle Ganlen from Wales Nova Scotia and Finland, shaping a fragile social mix as authorities seek orderly relief and integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ci Council
Vieiuela
Aki
Estein
Fisarleoth
Leif
Chwallad
Wales
Nova Scotia
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Northwest
Lineiry
Trno
Dashler
Hoemaker
Richfield
F. Beavers
Howe
Columbus
Jon
Kirkapont
Custar
Henry
Columbus Tantreek
Frances Murrall
Hamer, Sun
Nora
Anna Brotherly
Bridget
Wife
Woat Pe
Slwood
Loyd Kirk
Bear Lake
Mai
Tudleon Chemical Co
Vaemal
Crawfordavlia
Ina
Nanaimo
Downard
Dora Lebay
Fit
Savane
B. R
Newa Bor
Mavonzom
Peavision
Bradley
Sohn Diemer
H.w.vooke & Bro
Fanoru
Puire
Apoleon
Ryo
Oatwand
Dora Ghop
Parawt
New York
Ialt
Bnok
Michigan
O. Pereseses
Wbs
Ss Sm
Haieper
Williams & Company
Produce Commission
Washintong &T
Burren
Newyork
Wkima
Southern
Neier
Perth
Bono
Neni
Timothy
Holby
Cladon
Castle Ganlen
Finland
Toledo
Im Hayes
Forty Street
Hood
S. Comtanes
Parti
Hochester
N.Y
Dunchester
Ohie
Jodar Fe
Penria
Hoot
J. A. Goepanm
Devon 1
Pulten Street
Delors
Lovasoy
Lowell
Mans
Hoods& Col Lowell
Ops
Ued
Aleo
J. Wilson
Barena
Ian Shawls
Drees Goods
O. K
Law Orten Allculore
Reapecli Iy
Shoemaker Bros
George Hahn
Euline
Human Form
Alvine
Perry Street
Biteer
Manulenn
Wey
Eee
Carer
Brox
Sherivy
Vale
Cathaday B. Dana
Sinn
Dal Golf
Navn
Ass Soda
Yale
Fteury
Univ Carts
Jonton de Luter
Asi
Wapotaot
Sheriff's
Keonie Parrish
James Cyukotni
Money County
Courd Ie
Sy Virgue
Order of
Mali
Monty Coulis
Bublie Sale
Napoteaty
Tislowing
Ollie
Idtorty
Atu
Vilage
Tiberty
Maury County
Ohio
It. Barnes
Shri
Henty County
John ¥. Cull
Avwluivee
Ant
Yolonn
the Cooley Creamers
Yand
Europe
Reed Liford
Beery Street
Ory
Smith & Smith
Hardin Co
Kenton
Mary A. Zierolt
Uae ‘iv
Mary A. Plvroll
Zte Bole
Ate
Mameison
Dudge
Thn Towbahtp
Bauer Hs Bamunhip
Henry Waudty
Ohldy
Bali
Clark
Batten
Ivory
Milwaukee
Wie
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