Humorous Tales From Old Courtroom Bench
A Chicago Post clipping recalls Judge Jerome C. Pentzel of Nebraskaminded on tax titles and a land court ejectment case where a deed's compass letters caused debate. It also recounts rustic courtroom anecdotes from Judge Gibbons and Judge Neely, plus a 17 year old witness blurting out a line fence joke and other quips from early American trials.
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Jerome C. Pentzel
Nebraska
S. E. Gr
John Gibbons
Pop
Discoveries and personal histories in the era’s pages
The article profiles Mary Garrett of Philadelphia and her role in the Pennsylvania commission for the Atlanta exposition. It notes a school for deaf children, Hall Caine’s Isle of Man fame, Peary’s abandoned Greenland home, Ellen M. Walker of the Daughters of Veterans, and Paul Belloni du Chaillu as a celebrated explorer now in his sixties, still writing and lecturing about polar and African exploration.
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Philadelphia
Atlanta
Deemster
Hall Caine
Ellen M. Walker
The
Daughters of Veterans
Massachusetts
William H. Fairbanks
Burnside
Mrs. Walker
Worcester
Mass
Clara Barton
Grand Army of the Republic
Massillon
Paul Belloni du Chailly
Africa
du Chaillo
Paul DU. Chatllu
French Ready Made Garments and Fur Trimming Styles
The article notes French women dislike mass produced clothing and customize ready made garments with trims, lace, and fur to ensure individuality. It highlights fur usage in winter wear, cape styles, and a featured walking costume in black crepon with jet and steel bead accents. Jupic Chollet.
Notes on 1540 fashion: millinery and bodice details
Fashion notes describe 1540 styles with ostrich plumes, upright crown tips on hats, and ornate muffs. Silk beaver hats return for winter, sailor hats with plain bands, and new bodice silhouettes in geranium red cloth with plastron and guipure accents. The piece cites bouffant hairstyles, shell pins, and lace trimmed collars as current vogue.
Three Exposition Excursion Tickets to Atlanta Offered
Pennsylvania lines sell Cotton States Exhibition excursion tickets to Atlanta. One returns in 20 days, another valid for return until January 7, 1896, and a 10 day option only on specific dates. 20 day and until January 7 tickets available anytime. 10 day tickets sold Oct 26 Nov 5 15 25 Dec 5 16 at reduced rates.
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Atlanta
Pennsylvania
F. VanDusen
Mexico Tour by Mr Exico Tour of Gates of Toledo
Travel notice announces the Grond Tour of Mexico guided by Mr Charles Gates of Toledo. Departing January 14 via Wabash R R, Fort Wayne stop at 1 30 p m, with a Pullman vestibule train and a 30 day 6600 mile tour. Booking through R G Thompson Fort Wayne.
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MrExico
Chas. H. Gates
Toledo
Gates
Wabash R. R
Fort Wayne
Mexico
New Wort
Ind
Rescue Medicine Company
A. Haun
Hall
Kyexran
Moellering’s
H. G. Sommers
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Henry County
Ill
Old New England
Dorothy Brown
Stoneham
Anna
George Ellis
Jeremiah Black
Bayard
Delaware
Black
Cameo
Indiana
Chicago Post
Migs
Mary Garrett
Isle of Man
Thomas Henry Hall Caine
Arctica
Red Cliff House
Peary
Land
Robert BE
North Pole
Greenland
the Daughters of Veterans
Tropics
R. G. Thompson
Wabash R.R
Cosc
Wm. Meyer & Bro
Calhoun
Elgin
East Washington ST
Bright
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. R. Wenger
Calhoun Street
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
East Berry Street
Gortleers Hauer
Cas. S. Basu
H. A. Kerplonger
EK. W. Coox
O. N. Heaton
H. Newton
Daniel Kierz
F. L. Jones
Cras
W. Orr
Teuretary
Max Frank
D. N. Foster
T. Devilbisis
Julius Nathan
Emmett Martin
Corner
Hanna & Buchanan
White National Bank
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Summit City Bottling Works
L. Brames&co
Agente
Pabst
Milwaukee
Clay Street
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
West Wayne St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Calhoun St
Geo. C. Stemen, M. D
WM. Turner
Hanna and
DeWald Streets
Caswell
Calhounin St
Hotel Rich
Phillip Graf
Lafayette Street
Telephone
Benton
Catholic Library
Manchester
George W. Pepper
Cleveland
Ireland
Shamrock Literary Club
Prof. Touhey
Tne Model Seamokey
Maumee Avenue
E. L. Craw
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
J. Haverly
Sureen
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