Norah McCormack in Cherry Street Heat Tragedy
Norah McCormack, a robust newborn in a Cherry Street tenement, declines in the July heat. Mag gie McCormack, age ten, cares for Norah and the younger siblings while poverty and oppressive sun drain the infant’s vitality. A Fourth of July boat trip and a carriage excursion offer vain hope as Norah slips into a deep sleep and does not awaken, the tale framed by harsh urban heat and neglect.
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Norah
Cherry Mill
American Press Association
Norah McCormack
Middle Alley
Cherry Street
New York
Rockaway Beach
Maggie
Maxiie
Annie Rooney
Doel
East River
Kate Marsden to Aid Leprosy Sufferers Worldwide
A profile of Miss Kate Marsden planning to devote her life to leprosy work in India and Russia. Her past deeds include hospital work in New Zealand, ambulance instruction for miners, and service during the Russo-Japanese War. The czar and czarina, and the Princess of Wales, back her mission. a Russian medical official will accompany her travels.
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Alsevi
Molokai
Iin G-trude
Kate Marsden
Russia
Far Molokai
Liss Marsden
New Zealand
Sisters of Mercy
India
Princess of Wales
3. Petersburg
Remarkable 103 Year Life Of Asenath Miller Of St Charles
Asenath Miller of St Charles Illinois is celebrated for nearly a century of work and devotion. Born August 12 1787 in Brimfield Massachusetts she lived through twenty inaugurations and visited Philadelphia during the centennial. She married twice and raised seven children, five of whom passed away. Now aged at least 103 she remains active and cheerful, sewing quilts and riding between St Charles and Chicago for visits. Her long life embodies resilience kindness and quiet service to family and neighbors.
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Asenath Miller
Oles
Brimfield
Mass
Cherry Valley
N.Y
Simeon Barnum
Shoreham
Potsdam
N. Y
St. Charles
Chicago
Miller
Emeralds and ancient gifts of Cleopatra lore
The text recalls Fanny Davenport praising emeralds and Egyptian women trading gold for emeralds for daughters. It mentions Cleopatra’s era and the belief emeralds brought health and happiness, with references to engraved or smooth crates.
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Ourralds
Fanny Davenport
Cleopatra
United Order of Independent Odd Ladies ends in Boston area
A historical note describes the United Order of Independent Odd Ladies a secret Boston birth society founded forty five years ago. It lists twenty two lodges with about fourteen hundred members and outlines membership rules and aims. The Government lodge oversees welfare work, medical aid, and educating orphans of deceased sisters, with figures including Mrs M J Skilling and Mrs M J Bedell among leaders.
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Boston
United Order of Independent Odd Ladies
Agerous
Government Lodge
Ee Sore
Flyde Park
M. J. Skilling
M. J. Bedell
Somerville
Notices of Publication and Final Proofs in Beaverhead County
Notice lists multiple Montana land cases from Beaverhead and surrounding districts. It names Richard Reynolds, William Moore, Frank M. Hillingby and others as settlers filing for final proof or making homestead and desert land claims, with dates, locations, and witnesses in Dillon and Wisdom during August 1890. The notices cover preemption, desert land, and irrigation proofs, with Beaverhead clerk and Register officials.
Desert Land Final Proof Notices in Beaverhead County
Notice announces that George W Bailard of Wisdom Montana filed to prove on desert land claim No 1745 for section 13 township 5 west range 16 west before the Beaverhead County district court clerk in Dillon on August 16 1890. Witnesses Jasper C Wilson William M Gliver Fred Hopp John W Sutherland all of Wisdom Montana. A Schoorrr Register.
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United States Land Office
Jelena
Montana
James Haining
Willis
District Court
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Jasper C. Wilson
Willliam HM. Gliver
Fred Hopp
John W. Sutherland
Willix
Montena
Etc
A Schoorrr
Notice of final proof hearings in Montana and co owner demand
Legal notices from Montana dated July to September 1890 announce final proof hearings for homestead claim WAT for land in townships 5 6 West, with witnesses from Dillon and nearby towns. Also a notice to co owner William A Haining demands $3600 labor and expenses on Cordwood mining claim in Vipond district within ninety days, or half interest transfers to Joseph Strum or assigns.
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William A. Haining
Cordwac
Vipond
Bety
Montana
United States
Joseph Strum
Verhead Coun
Brick Yard Promises Quality Bricks for Builders
Bricks and contracting notice from Heras & Milies of St. Joseph Brick Yard. They report large stock of well burnt red brick and a No 1 stock for fronts. They will also produce handmade pressed brick and anticipate placing 18,000 bricks daily once weather allows. They invite inquiries from forties and brick buyers in town.
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Braschi
Heras & Milies
St. Joe
Dillon National Bank Capital Surplus and Profits Transacts
The notice states Dillon National Bank engages in general banking with capital, surplus and profits involved. It solicits merchants, farmers and individuals for financial services and deposits.
Mining Patent Application in Beaverhead County Montana
Mining Application No 2564 in Helena Montana by Erastus D Edgerton Charles K Cole and Georg F Cope seeks patent for 158 49-100 acres of gold ground in Beaverhead County Montana within unorganized mining district. Description includes survey 2779 lot 41 and extensive bearing many azimuths and distances. Adjoining claimants include J D Edgerton et al for Cope placer. Public notice requires adverse claims be filed within sixty days.
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Land Office
Helena
Mont
Erastus D. Edgerton
Charles K. Cole
George F. Cope
Montana
Beaverhessonity
Regina
Coner No
East Bau
Tas
Heginning
Sertion
K 10
Montana Meridian
Recorder’s Office
Beaverhead County
Kelly Placer
Edgerton Et al
Edgerton Placer
W. Langhorne
Register
Asney H. Nelson
U. S. Land Office
Georg F. Cope
Leneaey
Liz
Gumin
W. S
Hi. Lo W
Meridian
Beaverhead Jomney
J. D. Edgerton
Cope
W. Lancuornr
A. H. Nexson
Notice of final proof for homestead in Beaverhead County
Land Office at Helena Mont June 30 1590 notice is hereby given that the following named final proof in support of his claim will be made before the clerk of the district court Beaverhead county Mont at Dillon Mont on Aug 9 1890 viz Francis Green on homestead application No 9887 for the Big gy SW pity SE4 SW Rec 34 Tp 9 8 said land viz Thomas F Barret Duncan Wadams Charles Jones and George L Pari all of Red Rock Mont a Zitd 8 W LAnanonnr Register
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Laxp Ovrice
Herrya
Monr
Tate Pere Cement
District Court
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Richard A. Reynolds
Craig C. Cornell
Thomas M. Selway
Peter Wileun
John F. Bishop
Alof
Dillon Montanas
W. Languerne
Hegister
W. &. Barbour
Mont
William Moore
Fannack
Hwi
Swi
West
Samuel Jaggers
Robert Jaggers
Joseph Moore
Robert Martin
Pannack
Frank M. Hillingby
George Buck
James W. Scott
Joseph Shineberger
Henry Johnson
Red Book
P. O
Mont. ‘ Bute
A. Swiderrr
Register
Moor
Leneby
Tolbert
Wreby
Beaverleudt County
William Collins
Charles Kb. Stonehield
George W. Ballard
William A. Armitae
Cassius A. Hutchieson
Wisdom
W. LancHorne
Astrep Starrs Laxp
Helena
Vaid Land
Charles E. Stanchfield
George W., Bailard
William A. Armitage
Cassius M. Hutchinson
Mont. Reta
W. Lananornn
Hevexa
Richard Underwood
Frank Leach
William
John W. Elliott
James B. Doty
Jasper N. Elliott
Weton
Land Office
Watter
Seia
Peaverhead County
George Hanning
Jasper C. Wilson
William H. Oliver
Fred Hopp
John W. Sutherland
A. Swhdnerr
Lasp Orvice
Lowing
Mae Beford
Ison County
Virginia City
John J. Penekant
Mon
Y. Soeuthinayd
Dillon, Mont
Isai Poirrier
Puller Spring
P. O' Mont
Mortft
Francis Green
Thomas F. Barret
Duncan Wadams
Charles Jones
George L. Pari
Red Rock
W. Lananonnr
William W. Bentley
Sw's
Frank W. Shoemaker
George W. Bailard
Albert G. Stanley
Frank Pendleton
S.A. Swingerr
Homestead Notice Filed at Dillon Mont
Karnedl settler gives ideal notice of intention to prove up his claim before the district court at Dillon on September 6 1890 Chauncey K Thomas filed homestead application No 4445 witness list includes Crane Ba ioon Seybold ancharyhold and Dell P O Montana with Dell P O listed as witness location
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Helena
Mont
Karnedl
Dillon
Chauncey K. Thomas
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America
Vance
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Helena, Mont
S. A. Scracerr, Register
Beaverhead Co
R. Z. Tuomas
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Piqua, O
Uxtrep
Elena
Charlee E. Stanchfield
Henverthy Foanty
Montane
Wiliam, Collins
Alfred J. Noyes
All of
Ponts
S. W. Laneworay
John F. McLellan
Rayburn H. McClellan
Thomas Hamilton
David Compton
Bannack
W. Lanauorne
Pu Land Office
Ajswiagerr
Asuro
Laxp
See
Alfred J Turner
Frank A. Hansel
Wisedom
Ategi
Ster
Noticce
Dillon National Bank
Dillion
R. J. Moore
National. Bank
Dillon, Montana
Gro. M. Brown
Joan F. Bisnop
J.B. Crow
R. J. Moors
Ast
Magnolia
M. Bray
Cor
Washington and Bannack St’s
Mrs. M. Bray
Mr&, C. H. Padley
Prop'r
R. R. Avenue
Bannack St
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