Massacre on the Ohio River Flatboats in 1788
A Salt River ascent down the Ohio recounts a brutal 1788 attack by 120 Native warriors on a white boat party led by Henry Crist and Solomon Spears. Despite being outgunned, the 13 whites defended their craft for hours, with several dead and wounded. Crist, wounded, crawled eight miles toward safety. Crepps died. Crist later reached help with the rescued.
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West
Middle West
Ohio Valley
Plains
Rocky Mountains
la Belle Riviere
Ohio River
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
Olto
America
Henry Crist
Solomon Spears
Kentucky Licks
Wewun
Louisville
Obieri
Salt River
Fosset
Salomon Spears
Crepps
Crist
ImMans
Canada
Strea
Turn the Children Loose in Natural Play
A passage urges allowing children to roam freely to build strength and vitality. It argues that excessive taming by civilization dulls natural energy, advocating wild climbing, garden digging, and playful, unrestrained activity as essential for healthy development.
Norway’s capital hotel system in rural Norway
A capital hotel system operates in parts of Norway where no hotel exists. A prominent local is subsidized by the government and must provide accommodation for at least four travelers. The host may select guests, but four is the minimum. Accommodation and meals are described as excellent with moderate charges.
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Norway
Fly Proud Iris Quip Echoes in Iowa Folio
A clipped historical snippet from the Kansas City Journal features a dialogue about a lofty fly, with the witticism framing social status and pride among a group, including a character named Ivy and a wushroon. The odd exchange underscores early 20th century editorial whimsy.
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Kansas City Journal
Leatherback Turtle, the Giant Sea Turtle of the World
The leatherback is a sea turtle and the largest species among turtles, reaching weights over a thousand pounds. Difficult to keep in captivity, it contrasts with smaller turtles by its immense size and oceanic life.
Quite the Contrary and a Quip on Resource Husbanding
A Baltimore American quip contrasts marital roles with parenting duties, noting a wife not husbanding resources while she concentrates on guiding their daughters. The remark reflects domestic humor and social norms of the era.
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Baltimore
Good luck is but another name for summon sense
A concise aphorism noting luck as a cue to apply common sense, suggesting fortune reflects readiness and restraint in action. The saying frames luck as an outcome of prudent decisions and awareness.
Ranching romance of Diana the Kid hunter in Colorado tale
A New York man Hackstaff relocates to a western ranch inviting guests for months. Frances Carrington joins as Frank, a hunter. Diana, eighteen and fearless, proves a superb marksman and rider, leading the camp, cooking, and hunting bear. Hackstaff wins her favor and seeks her hand.
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Hackstate
New York City
Chan Self
St Wad Etoched
Hackstatt
Hin
bLidward Carrington
Hackstut
Carrington
Slackstall
Annother Telegrath
Frank Jewec
Frank Carrington
Emily
Hackstall
Young Carrington
Hackstaff
Hackstally
Cuartington
Huckstaff
Papa
Frank
Frances
Veg
Weill
Huackstaff
Frances Carrington
Amy
Miss Frank
Maki
Harckstat
Dianna
Diana
Bis
Harry Evans
Evans
Evans Ride
Dian
Hackstar
Kid
Dianne
Nan
Identifying criminals and early Bertillon system notes
The article surveys the Bertillon method of criminal identification, detailing measurements from the left side of the body, eye iris color, and fingerprints, with origins in Paris in 1880 and widespread use by major police departments. It also briefly notes the first straw hat in the United States appearing in 1800 and the Elizabethan era rise of hat wearing as hats diversified from caps and bonnets.
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Bertillon
M. Alplouse Bertillon
Beititlon
Paris
United States
Phiadelphia Ledger
Public sale of Porter real estate in Caroline County
Public sale to highest bidder on 1916 at the Denton Court House door between 2 and 3 pm of a described parcel near Burrsville partly in Caroline and partly in Kent counties. The tract begins at the Burrsville Wesley Chapel road junction and runs through Cahall lands to a gun tree then west to the starting point, containing an undetermined quantity.
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Burrsville
Caroline County
Maryland
Artly
Kent County
Amigans
Wesley Chapel
Burreville-Harrington Road
Burrsville- Wesley Chapel
William Wooters Canning-house Lot land description
Land description notes twenty eight acres more or less with one acre carved out, along the Burraville Harrington county road in the northeast corner. Related deeds recorded in Caroline county. Improvements include a large barn in good repair, a new corn crib and other outbuildings.
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Burraville
Harrington
William Wooters Canning-house
Tobious KX
Miller
Caroline County
Public Sale Of Land In Caroline County Maryland
Under power from the Porter heirs the widow and heirs-at-law, the undersigned will offer at public sale in front of the Carroll County Court House door Denton Maryland. The property, described in a 1877 deed from Anthony Hydom and wife to Francis A Porter, will be sold as described in Liber J W T No 39 pages 16 and 17. Improvements include a new barn and outbuildings. The land is described as one of the finest for its size in Caroline County and suited as a home.
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Francis A. Porter
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Lyman R. Porter
James Temple
Anthony Hydom
John Jersey
T. Alan Goldsborough
Jsale
David I. Rings
Eda S. Ring
Protestant Episcopal Church
Easton
Attorne
John H. George
Sarah E. Carter
John HL. George
J. H. Bailey
Carole County
David F. King
Eda
King
Henry
DB. Vinmin
Sarah D. Finnian
Frank H. Fountain
Andersontown
Hickman
Zebdial Fountain
Caroline county seeks bids for 2.03 mile State Aid Highway project
Proposals addressed to Caroline County Commissioners Denton Md will be received until 12 o'clock September 21 1915 for building a section of State Aid Highway along Concord Camp road from near Williston to Beauchamp's Branch. Bids on Caroline forms and with certified $200 check. Plans and specs available from State Roads Commission for $1. The county may reject all bids.
Public bids invited for Caroline County road project
Information For Contractors announces proposals for building a 2.06 mile section of State Aid highway along the Marydel to Templeville road in Caroline County. Bids must be received by September 21, 1915, at the county offices in Denton Maryland, with price in writing and figures, signed by bidder, and accompanied by a $200 certified check. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject bids and bids are accepted on shell macadam or Wm. H. Anderson shell forms.
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Caroline County
Marydel
Templeville
County Commissioners
Denton
State Roads Commission
Garrett Building
Baltimore
County Commissionera
Heck
Caroline
Owen C. Garey
Wm. H. Anderson
H. Waldorf
PUBLIC SALE OF VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY IN CAROLINE COUNTY
Public sale notices statewide advertise a sale of parcels tied to the John Horsey Home Place in Caroline County. The listing details include a farm tract described as forty three acres in the Eighth Election District near the Daniel Todd Mill road toward Andersontown, with adjacent lands owned by Zeb Horsey and Martha Eveinpam, and the sale occurs Tuesday September 28 1915 between 2 and 4 pm.
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John Horsey
Caroline County
Daniel Todd
Andersontown
Zeb, Horsey
Martha Eveinpam
Caroline County land parcels tied to John Horsey estate
Parcel one covers 163 acres described in John H Horsey will and linked deeds from Vane Chaffineh Murphy and Hayes, with a large two story dwelling barn and outbuildings, praised as a finest country seat. Parcel two is 132 acres in Caroline’s Eighth Election District, deeded from Manship to Horsey in 1896, with metes and bounds described, Tenants include Alphonso Meredith. loan option through T Alan Goldsborough, Denton.
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John Horsey
John H. Horsey
W.G.N
Caroline County
Snd
John A. Vane
Elizabeth Chaffineh
H. Clay Chaffinech
Ots
Charles D. Murphy
aArthur J. Hayes
Murphy
Alphonso Meredith
Williston
Hubbard’s Cross Roads
Reynolds Y. Collins
James R. Manship
Liber RE. C. F
Garoline County
T. Alan Goldsborough
Parcel Descriptions in Caroline County Election District
Between two and four p.m. two parcels of land described in Caroline County. Parcel 1 begins at a stone on the Denton to Anthony’s Mall road adjoining William R. Butler and runs with Butler’s land north then west to the Downes land and back to the road, totaling land more or less. Parcel 2 starts at a post in the woods road corner with Roe land, runs south and east in a defined course, ending back at the beginning, containing land as described.
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Deetime
Caroline County
Williston
Hubbard’s Cross Roads
Fowling Creek
Harvey Towers
Denton
Anthony’s Mall
William R. Butler
Butler
Downes
Thomas Roe
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State Bounds Commission
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Oy Hursilay
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Ridgely
Poy
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Sanhaber
Caroline County Bank
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Hilsboro
Thompson’ S$ Imp
Cox's
Pederalsburg
Covey & Williams
Joseph H. Carroll
Nisi
John George Haverkamp
T Alan Goldsborough
Carolinte County
J. Kemp Stevens
Wood
Wood's. Fall
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Tor Sale
Thomas B. Sparklin
Liber L. H. G
Albert G. Towers
F. P. Covey
N. B
Denton, Md
Nobbs
Oscar Clark
Ozcar Clark
Orphans’ Court
Edgar L. Fountain
Frederick W. Fountain
Walter M. Fountain
R. Lewis
Auelioneer
Talbot County
Rebecca T. Chance
Tate
J. Frank Turner
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