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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1899

Page

6

Fire Rips Griggs Cooper & Co Wholesale Grocery House

A major blaze in St Paul gutted about one third of Griggs Cooper & Co’s wholesale grocery on Third Street, with losses around 150000. Firemen fought the flames from the fire wall to spare the rest of the building as flames shot high and the roof collapsed. The blaze began in the cracker room on the second floor, discovered at 10 pm, and was fought by the entire fire department. insurance partially covered the loss.

St. Pan Dee 1 Griggs, Cooper «& Co Third Street Teva Shell St. Paul Rame Arm

Tragedy at Maynard as man dies from accidental shooting

In Granite Falls Minnesota on December 1 Urm an White, sixty, a Maynard resident and broommaker, died when a gun discharged by an operator in Til in a nearby shop. The bullet pierced two walls and White’s head while he was in Lowe's restaurant. He lived alone, never married.

Granite Falls Minn Dee Urman White Maynard Lowe's Til White Batchelor

Beaten and Robbed Near Watertown Home

Four men entered Joe Gravy’s farm home near Watertown and beat him with clubs after tying him to a bed post. They robbed him of $23 and left him for dead. Gravy recovered and named the attackers to neighbors, the incident linked to land disputes.

Watertown Dee Joe Gravy Tim Mme

Wisconsin Faculty Disapproves of Chicago Pact in UW News

Milwaukee Dec. 1 The Sentinel reports Wisconsin will not play at Madison on Dec. 9. President Adams says the UW faculty will not endorse the agreement between Fisher Wisconsin and A A Stagg of Chicago.

Wisconsin Milwaukee the Sentinel Madison Adams University of Wisconsin Fisher A. A. Stagg Chicago

Deputy nabs two thieves with tobacco goods in Central City

Two men named Rowe and Matson were stopped by a deputy in Central City while transporting a load of tobacco, canned goods, coffee, and apples. They reportedly planned to travel and see the world.

Apeardsh Dee Herlf Central City Rowe and Matson

Baraboo Man Fatally Stabbed in Farm Dispute

In Baraboo Wisconsin on December 1 Henry Smith and Willam Devolt near Sextonville fought over crop division. Smith was fatally wounded with a pitchfork during the confrontation.

Baraboo Wis Henry Smith Willam Devolt Sextonville

Fined Milwaukee wine merchant over fictitious wine labels

Reve Vargny, manager of a Milwaukee wine importing company, received a $100 fine and a three month sentence in the house of correction for using fictitious labels on interior bottles of wine.

Milwaukee Reve Vargny House of Correction

Land Deal Near Shell Lake Involves 16000 Acres

Land agent G. W. Hartion closed a deal with Madison buyers for 16 000 acres southeast of Shell Lake Wisconsin. The land belongs to the Shell Lake Timber Company and sale was completed December 1.

Shell Lake Wis G. W. Hartion Hins Madison People Shell Lake Tumber Company

Accident Fells Whitner Near St Croix Malla

Whlie working near Clam Fats D Whitner was accidentally killed. He was a widower with three children and made his home with Daniel Thompson, three miles east of St Croix Malla.

Osceola

Route may bring telephone line to Black River Falls

Charles Linn rightofway agent for the new telephone line between Kare n and Ta Crosse reports extensive survey of the proposed route. He says he is very well satisfied with it and views favorable prospects for the project in the region.

Black River Falls Wis Charles Linn Karen Ta Crosse

Shooting Scrape Leaves Two Mortally Wounded in Sterling

A December 1 incident in Sterling left two prominent men, Lou Pettit and Chairs, mortally wounded after a confrontation at Pettit's store began with alleged insult to a wife. Pettit retrieved a gun and fired, Chairs shot Pettit, both severely wounded but alive, with doctors forecasting no recovery for either. Both men hold notable property interests in the area.

Sterling Cole Sio Chiles Lou Pettit Mid Pettit

Emperors Hopes In Samoa Development To Empire

Berlin dispatch quotes Emperor William writing to Duke Albrecht regent of Mecklenburg Schwerin. He congratulates Germany on acquiring Samoa and says with God’s help the German colonies, aided by a self sacrificing people and strong support, will advance peacefully on the road to prosperous development and blessing for the fatherland.

Berlin Kolonial Zeitung William Albrecht Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-8ehwerin Tiis Germany Samoa Byor Ous

Missing Internal Revenue cashier faces large shortage

Arnold Tuchschmidt of the Internal Revenue Office in St. Louis is reported missing and said to be short in his accounts by $7,000, with figures possibly higher. Inspector Gavett investigates discrepancies expected to raise prior estimates and a warrant charges embezzlement.

Arnold Tuchschmidt Heyorasg St. Louis Internal Revenue Department William Gavett Tuchschmidt

Hernandez Party Growing in Venezuela Revolt

Reports from Caracas say the revolutionary movement against provisional president pro tempore Gen. Guatre, led by Gen. Hernandez, is gaining ground. Fierce fighting has occurred near Las Tejerias between government troops and insurgents as the uprising expands.

Venezuela Willemstad Guracac Dre Caracas Guatre Hernandez Las Tejerias

Brazilian Minister Heads to Paris for Trade Treaties

Dr. G de Toledo Piza Almaida, Brazil's minister in Paris, departs for France to negotiate a commerce treaty with Brazil and aims to extend negotiations with Italy Spain and Germany. He departs Rio de Janeiro on December 1.

Paris Rio de Janeiro G. de Toledo Piza Almaida Paria France Italy Spain Germany

Lightship No. 5 Aground Off Astoria With Eight Rescued

The lightship No. 5 ran ashore near McKenzie Head one mile north of the river mouth at Astoria Oregon on December 1. Eight crew members were rescued by the life saving crew using the breeches buoy and are in Fort Canby hospital in stable condition. The vessel rests easily.

Drew Weesel May de Astoria McKensie Head Fort Canby

Wood approves Cuba troop withdrawal orders

Washington dispatch reports Gen Leonard Wood after a two hour meeting with Secretary Root announced that his recommendations for removing troops from Cuba have been approved and that orders will be issued to implement the withdrawal.

Cuba Wood Washington Leonard Wood Root

Breach of Promise Case Before Jail Court in Winnipeg

Milzabeth Sid deHoe of Hamiota sues John Clendenning of Hamiota for breach of promise of marriage. The couple dated years, parted after Christmas with another woman, and Clendenning later married someone else. Jury awards the plaintiff $60 in damages.

Fromine Winnipeg Bee Milzabeth SiddeHoe John Clendenning Hamiota Ciendepping Eaat

Boy Confesses Fatal Shot in Cannellville Inquest

In Zaneaville Ohio on December 1 Albert Swingle aged fourteen confessed to shooting his mother in what he described as an accident at the coroner's inquest in Cannellville. He denied loading the gun but his father said it had not been loaded for a week. The boy showed no remorse and was sent to jail without bail.

Zaneaville Ohio Albert Swingle John Swingle Cannellville Bend

Pfenning Was a Nobleman in Janesville Tale

Max Pfen nig born Max von Bebulanburg, a German nobility member and former army officer, killed himself by jumping from a steamer. He married against his family’s wishes, later emigrated to America.

Pfenning Janesville Wis Max Pfennig Max ‘von Bebulanburg Ameren

Desperado Rogeta Ends Life on Pacific Short Line Train

Black Hills outlaw Jim Rogeta attempted to escape a prison sentence for horse stealing by killing himself aboard a Pacific Short Line train near Plainview Nebraska. He cut his throat with a penknife just before the train reached town, en route to the Sioux Falls penitentiary.

Plainview Neb Nec Jim Rogeta Black Hills Sioux Falls

Train Wreck At Paterson Kills Six, Injures Twenty

Engineer on Lackawanna railway accommodation train failed to observe signals crashes into Buffalo express near Paterson New Jersey. Six dead and twenty seriously injured reported in the incident.

Blume New York Paterson N. J Lackawanna

Falls a Dad at its Bath in St Joseph Mich

George Spellman aged thirty five collapsed and died while bathing in St Joseph Michigan on December 1. He had partly recovered from a small illness earlier and no other details are provided.

St. Joseph, Mich George Spellman Spellman

Consolidated Montana Sheep and Lamb Company Formed

Representatives of the American Hages syndicate have secured options on about 600,000 acres of prime Montana sheep ranch land and nearly 600 head of stock as they plan a large firm. Col B C Waters and Howard J Morrigan of Billings lead Montana efforts with Boat Stells of New York as counsel. The company, to be called Consolidated Montana Sheep and Lamb, outfits with a capital of 10 million dollars.

Montina Billings Mont American Hagies Syndicate Stnte Montana Col. B. C. Waters Howard.j. Morrigan Boat Stells New York Consolidated Montarin Sheep Find Lamb Company

Embezzler Tabbert arraigned in Sioux Falls circuit court

Sioux Falls reports Tabbert, charged with embezzlement from Sherman Bros. & Bratager, pleaded guilty and faces sentence. He confessed on August 10, agreed to a full statement with no action, but left town before the conference. A warrant followed and he was arrested at Newton, Iowa, and brought back to Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Tabbert Sherman Bros. & Bratager Newton, I Sioux Talla

Milwaukee railroad depot shifts near Tabor town

Sioux Falls Nov 28 It is now believed the Milwaukee railroad will place its depot one mile west of Tabor in Charles Mix county instead of benefiting the town. Residents fear moving buildings and property or the rise of a new town around the depot, harming the existing Tabor.

Sioux Falls Tabor Milwaukee Railroad Charles Mix County

Cherokee council extends ratification time for treaty changes

In Tahlequah Ind on Friday and Saturday the Cherokee council revived the treaty, passed a bill to extend the ratification period and asked Congress to modify the document, sending it to the Senate which had previously failed. Chief Buffington reportedly will veto any alteration of the treaty by the council.

Cherokee Council Congress Senate Buffington

Bank Robbers Dynamite State Bank in Bluff City

Bank robbers exploded dynamite at the State bank in Bluff City Kansas and fled with about $1,000 in gold and silver wool pills. It is the eighth Kansas bank robbery by safe crackers in three weeks. The Clearwater bank safe was blown open Friday night with $200 cash and notes taken.

Bluff City Kan Nev State Bank Kansas Clearwater

Action Again at Cattle Men Creek Nation Cases

Action in Creek country cases against cattlemen who brought herds into the territory will start at the earliest possible date, per the peremptory instruction from Washington. Prosecuting Attorney Soper expects a notably significant legal contest in Indian Territory.

South McAlester Ind Soper Washington Indian Territory

Buffalo steak planned for Chicago market by Dupree estate

D I Carlin administrator of the Dupree estate plans to supply buffalo steak to Chicago for a holiday treat. He will kill several buffalos on the Cheyenne river and ship the carcasses whole with hide to guarantee authenticity of the meat for the market.

Dickinson Electric Light and Power Company Incorporation

Dickinson North Dakota residents form the Dickinson Electric Light and Power Company with capital of 10000 dollars and plan to begin construction of an electric plant immediately.

Dickinson N.D Dickinson Electric Light and Power Company Thie Place

Alleged Pirebug Fire Burns Patrick Sherlock Barn

In Belle Plaine Minn November 25 authorities report Patrick Sherlock’s barn with twenty one cattle three horses and all grain vehicles and harnesses burned. Tom Hoy was arrested and charged with setting the fire.

Belle Platne, Minn Patrick Sherlock Tom Hoy

Vitt Surrenders in Wisconsin Killing Case

Italian suspect Charles Vitt surrendered in Kenosha after eluding police. He admitted shooting Antonio Bruno but says it was in self defense. The case centers on Bruno's death and Vitt's assertion of self defense.

Keeman Convicted of Burglary in North Dakota

In district court Benjamin Keeman was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to four years and four months in the penitentiary. The crimes involved burglarizing stores in the area last August.

Dandan N. D Benjamin Keeman

Conviction in Tergus Falls for Criminal Assault

Bentovived ter Ausannit. Tergus Falls Minnesota November 28 William Calvert Jr. was convicted of criminal assault. The jury was out only a few minutes. Judge Baxter sentenced him to the reformatory for an indeterminate period.

Bentovived Ter Ausannit Tergus Falls Minn Wiliam Calvert, Jr Baxter Reformatory

Depot Burns Down At Ledi Wisconsin

The Chicago and Northwestern railroad depot at Ledi Baraboo Wisconsin burned Friday night. The fire consumed the building but spared the railroad records.

Baraboo Wis Chicago & Northwestern Road Ledi

Street Car Strike Violence In Springfield

In Springfield Illinois on November 28 a second act of violence occurred during a local street car strike when an unknown person threw a stone through a window injuring a passenger badly.

Stonedo Springfield

Gardner acquitted in Preston shooting case from Chatfeld

Thomas Gardner of Chatfeld was tried in Preston Minn for first degree assault in the shooting of Nell Clawson. The jury acquitted him after a weeklong trial. Gardner had shown interest in a young woman from Chatfeld whom he pursued. The incident occurred as Clawson and the young woman were walking home, Gardner firing a revolver at Clawson in the neck. Clawson’s condition was serious but improved afterward.

Clawson

Whiteman Staves Time in New York Forgery Case

Alonzo J. Whiteman, former Minnesota state senator and noted political figure, taken to Chicago House of Correction to serve a two year sentence after his forgery conviction in Minneapolis. Whiteman plans to appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Keo Ia Chicago House of Correction Chicago Alonzo J. Whiteman Minmeantn New York House of Correction Whiteman Supreme Court

Two Die And One Injured In Williston Engine Yard Accident

At Williston North Dakota on November 20 three men stepped onto a backing locomotive in the yards. Fireman warned them but they did not heed. Cail Davis was killed outright. Pat Cunshotain suffered a severe leg injury with his foot amputated at the ankle. A third man was knocked off the track and uninjured.

Bright Williston N. D Careleannenn Cail Davis Pat Cunshotain

White Buffalo Granted Chieftainship After Belt Exchange

From Wa Black River Walls on November 20 report that White Buffalo LK R Roddy recently back in Chicago has settled the chieftainship dispute with Green Cloud. Green Cloud withdraws claims and returns the belt, giving White Buffalo a clear leadership title.

Winackago Black River Walls White Buffalo LK. R. Roddy Hng Chicago Green Cloud

Bhall Company In De Netained Winona Armory Rent Asked

Adjutant General Lambert visited Winona Mississippi in November to discuss keeping Company G. He met with business leaders and received encouragement. He spoke to the city council urging the city to pay armory rental.

Bhall Company Winona, Mizn Lambert Compaany

Passenger agents outing reaches Deadwood on Burlington

A special Burlington train brought about thirty passenger agents to Deadwood for an outing under P. S. Eustis, the company's general passenger agent, with the excursion departing in the forest area for supper and recreation.

Change In Representation in National Republican Plans

Change in representation discussed by Milwaukee correspondent EH C Payne of the Wiccourin member at the meeting of the national Republican committee in Washington on December 12. A resolution urging a change in the basis of representation for future Republican national conventions is proposed.

Milwaukee EH. C. Payne Wiccourin National Republican Committee Washington

William McGee Injured After Wagon Accident

In Rapid City South Carolina on November 20 William McGee father of Judge Levi McGee of the Seventh circuit was thrown from his wagon on a hill near the city and sustained a broken collar bone and a dislocated shoulder.

McGee Rapid City S. C William McGee Levi McGee Seventh Judicial Circuit

Old Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on November 20 George Wightman aged sixty seven was convicted of first degree murder for killing Clarence Updyke. He was accused of killing over fears that Updyke was alienating his wife’s affection.

Fond du Lac Wis George Wightman Clarence Updyke Updyke Tie

Reservoir fire attempt hits Galesville water system

In Galesville Washington on November 39 an attempt to burn the roof of the new city water reservoir failed to cause major damage. The roof was saturated with kerosene and the loss was minimal, with repairs estimated at a small amount.

Galesville New City

Accident injures young man in Wabasha gun mishap

In Wabasha Minnesota on November 298 a young man named John Hammond Jr. accidentally shot himself while drawing a gun from a boat. The muzzle was toward him when the accident occurred leaving him in the moments of danger.

Wabasha Minn John Hammond, Jr

Runaway Fatality Claims Red Wing Man Near Bay City

John W. Anderson, 52, was killed while traveling from Red Wing to his home near Bay City Wik when a runaway team struck him. He leaves a wife and six children.

Red Wing Mine John W. Anderson Bay City Wik

G. A. I. Hold Inspection and Camp Fire at Camp Vive

The G A I held its inspection and camp fire at Camp Vive Spring Valley Minnesota with Capt Van Sant and Assistant Adjutant General Vileks delivering addresses from the Minnesota department.

G. A. TR Camp Vive Spring Valley Minn van Sant Assietant Adjt Vileks Department of Minnesota

Hay loss from burning thistles on ranch east of town

Boys burned thistles and buried 200 tons of hay for William Schomer on a ranch east of here. The hay loss is heavy and difficult to replace this late in the season.

Hany Morre William Schomer Jill Ranch Alxines Here

Des Moines Man Killed as Sewer Trap Collapses in Charles City

In Charles City Iowa a Des Moines man Jon Beryluo was killed when an Ambers sewer trench collapsed and crushed him. Albert Savino of Iowa City was severely injured in the same accident. Authorities reported the incident occurred during sewer work on November 20.

Charles City Iowa Jon Beryluo Des Moines Savino Albert ‘Trump Iowa City

Death by poison linked to romance in Wisconsin town

La Crosse Nov. report states Miss Lille Drinkwine of Sparta took poison at home near five miles from Sparta after a love affair soured. Police list the death as self-inflicted, with local officials noting disappointment in a romantic liaison as the motive.

la Crosse Wis Lille Drinkwine Nillea Sparta

Albert Dintl murder case denied motion to set aside verdict

Albert Dintl of Jackson Minnesota convicted of first degree murder. Trial judge overruled defense motion to set aside verdict and indictment, claiming void charges and repugnant dates. Judge sentenced Dinah to death, with attorney likely to seek a new trial.

Latvyers Thu Albert Dusal Jackson Minn Albert Dintl Mit MH. O Marymont J. Smith Formey Dinah

Deadly biowah winds wreak wreck near Shelby Junction

A terrible wind storm in Great FallsMont Nov 80 blew a work train from the track on the Great Falls & Canada line mile south of Shelby Junction. The engine and crew were blown into the dirt and the wreck caught fire from a boarding car stove. One man burned to death and three injured. a Newhart train drifted into the city with one uninjured survivor.

Mont Great Falls & Canada Ryallrona Shelby Junction Newhart Trai

Minneapolis Woman Sues Street Railway for 5000

Miss Kathryn Staley of Minneapolis sues Elwood street railway for 5000 damages claiming a railway accident caused the loss of her teeth. Staley, an elocutionist and vocalist, is well known in Minnesota.

Sacbminneapolia Laporte Ind J&kathryn Statey Minneapolis Ins Street Railway Elwood Misa Staley Minnesota

Woman Admits Theft of Seal Cape in Milwaukee County

Stole a seal cape in Cape La Crosse area. Cora Ow yer, 23, formerly a domestic for Mrs. Weston, was arrested by Merrillan home guard for larceny. She confessed stealing the cape and wore it at arrest. Judge Brindley sentenced her to six months in jail.

la Crovne Wis Cora Owyer KT. Weston Tia Merrillan Weston

Sympathy for Boers Meeting in Escapaba Extends Support

An enthusiastic pro-Boer meeting was held in Escapaba Michigan on Sunday attended by about 100 prominent Irishmen from the upper peninsula. Judge OLeary and ex-Chief of Police Mrawtley of Hecanaba spoke as resolutions of sympathy for the Boers in South Africa were adopted and a movement to extend support began.

Marinetic Wig Escapaba Mich Upper Peninsula Judge O'Leary Mrawtley Hecanaba

Passenger commits suicide by jumping overboard on steamer

Milwaukee message reports Max Pfenning of Janesville Wis died by his own action after jumping overboard from the Mlot Pere Marquette No 3 while en route to Rathwallkes. No cause given for the act.

Milwaukee Mlot & Pere Marquette Sterner No. 3 Lyddington Max Pfenning Janesville Wis Rathwallkes

Receiver Marisa Taylor Reverts in Dakota Building Society

Nov 30 Sioux Falls brief reports that Marisa Taylor, public examiner of Booth Dakota, who was named receiver of the Building and Loan Association of Dakota at Aberdeen, has resigned the former post.

Taylor Resigun Sioux Walls Marisa Taylor Booth Dakota Building and Loan Association of Dakota Aberdeen

Three More for Fargo's Barracks

Fargo N C November 30 United States Marshal Haggart reports three more Chinese nationals crossed the international boundary line. They will be brought to Fargo and placed with the seventy five already awaiting trial.

Fargo's Fargo N. C United States Haggart

German hunter injured by misfired shotgun in Minn woods

Hunter Markee, a young German, was out hunting near Henning Minnesota when his shotgun snagged on a tree and discharged. The blast struck just below the knee, causing injuries described as bad and alarming.

Hunter Leses & Lee Henning, Minn Markee Hilaleg Rae

Beaten and Robbed Near Watertown on Thanksgiving Day

Beaten and robbed by three neighbors in Watertown 5. D. Nov. 30. Ice Grayny, a former resident north of town, was assaulted and left for dead after being robbed of $2 amid a dispute over some conduct.

Watertown Ice Grayny Here

Boy Shot in Leg During Rabbit Hunt Near Harting

Downing Wisconsin November 30 Walter Harper sixteen years old was shot in the leg near the groin by a companion named Best during a rabbit hunt. The wound is reported very dangerous.

Harting. Downing Wis Walter Harper Best

Fuel famine averted in Huron state region

Large quantities of fuel could have been brought into the state in recent days and there is no longer any fear of a fuel famine. The report notes movement to the southern areas and confirms ample supplies to meet demand.

Uel Huron

Dairymen Abandon Dairy Business in Cottage Grove

Dairy inspector from St. Paul condemned many cows in Cottage Grove Minnesota on November 26. Several dairymen laid one out of business as a result of the action.

Cottage Grove Minn St. Vaul Har

Ipswich rider critically injured after horse kick

E P Jones of Rosette Wark is in critical condition after being kicked by a horse on November 30 near Ipswich. The animal struck him in the heart region and caused serious injuries.

A Horae Ipswich E. P. Jones Rosette Wark

Church robbed in Stevens Point church theft November 80

St Peter's Catholic church in Stevens Point Wisconsin was broken into last night a 75 dollar silver communion service was stolen. A panel was removed from the sacristy door by use of an auger and knife.

Stevens Point Wis St. Peter's Catholic Patel

Move to Providence Sparks Credit Talk in Philadelphia Record

A Philadelphia record notes a debtor seeking relocation to Providence after exhausting credit. The item sketches a social pattern where many people consider moving as a credit strain response.

Apparatus sparks brain research and tonic claim

An article mentions an "Appar atus" intended to stimulate the brain via an electric bind coil. It contrasts with Horctetter's Stomach Bitters, praised for fifty years as a natural tonic that treats dyspepsia and stomach troubles while strengthening the system.

Hor Tetter

Neighborhood Joke In City Building Office Launch

A quirky note from Chicago Tribune recounts a janitor in an apartment building who stayed quiet until a paliness dentist opened a second floor office, prompting local chatter about the neighborhood’s quirky changes.

Flouse Huuker Chicago

Imperfect Disguise in a Kitchen Door Scene

A Todianapolis Journal clipping notes a disguised figure at a kitchen door this afternoon. The observer remarks on the trick of deception and the presence of a can previously holding peaches, implying a misidentification of the impersonator.

Todianapolis

Personally Guided Pullman Tours to California Start

A winter route tour from St Paul to Los Angeles via Chicago Great Western begins Monday October 23 and continues every Monday. The trip avoids cold weather and Sunday travel, with arrival in Los Angeles Friday morning. Tours are led by an experienced railway official and offer comfortable Pullman sleeping cars for six dollars per double berth. Inquiries: J P Rimer St Paul or F H Lord Chicago.

Callifornia Tallman Torre Chicago J. P. Rimer Fifth Robert Streets St. Paul Minn F. H. Lord Adams St

Birthday gifts and aging humor in Chicago Tribune

The fragment shows a playful exchange about birthday gifts and aging. One speaker notes a husband gives a present equal in dollars to her age, and mentions a lounge at home priced at 38 dollars. The tone is light and reminiscent of a newspaper joke column from Chicago.

Chicago

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tsblow Cure Claim Adverts

An old item notes a patent remedy promising to cure colds in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tsblow and offers refunds if ineffective. The piece also includes a fragment of a theatrical or comedic dialogue featuring a seven year old and a minister as a humorous aside.

Tc. EK. W. Grove

John M Smyth Co. Built Great Institution in Chicago

A Felace of Commeres, John M Smyth heads The John M Smyth Co. after years of effort building what is described as the greatest institution of its kind. His name is a household word in Chicago and the paper notes their catalogue of everything to eat wear or use.

Felace Commeres John M. Smyth John. M. Smyth Co Chicago Averyone

That Little Boy of Blinx Receives Praising Note

In the Washington Star an appreciative remark lauds a young boy as wonderfully bright. The speaker predicts he will grow up so clever his children will not be made to recite pieces. The passage highlights admiration for a gifted child and a witty forecast about future family dynamics.

Blinx Washington Star

Back of His Youth Prank Returns to College Life

The Observant Boarder quips that Dewey has returned to his college pranks as the Cross-eyed Boarder notes he has taken to Unzen, reflecting on campus antics with terse humor from the Pittsburg Chronicle-Ledger.

Dewey Pittsburg

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