Tax sale notices list multiple estates and lots with bids
All persons sending checks or money orders for taxes must add 1.25 for advertising and certificate costs. No taxes are accepted on sale day. Fred A. Kirkendall, County Treasurer, announces the tax sale details including estates of Wright, Lewis, Knight, Everhart, Potte, Collins, Naugle, Wagner, Butler and others with lots 20 21 26 and various percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Evecare
Voal
Henry Lewis
Eth Lewis
Knight
dJohn Everhart
The Hardworking Farmer Quips on County Fair Craft
An exchange from the Washington Times notes a farmer who once believed farmers were overworked but found delight in county fair crafts. A quirky dialogue about chairs with postage stamps, lace crosses, and a 5000 piece quilt highlights the idea that some labor is by choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy advertising pitch
An advertising notice touts Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver bladder and blood issues with testimonials from Rev. Theodore Hunter of Greensburg Ky. It claims quick relief from back pain frequent urination and scalding sensations while denouncing alcohol effects. The offer lists price 1.00 per bottle or 5.00 for six with free sample and mentions Dr. D Kennedy's Salt Rheum Cream for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Theodore Hunter
Presbyterian Church
Greensburg, Ky
Spring Fashions Emphasize Back Fastening and Eton Jackets
A New York Post survey of spring style notes waists fastened at the back and postilions on back of black Eton jackets for Lent. Gowns will resemble French tailors styles, white or opal gray broadcloth with fur lace and silk decorations. Tucking remains a decorative feature for spring and summer, velvet round hats with ostrich plumes and color antennae are popular, and black persists in fabrics like peau de soie and Muscovite silk with greens and browns rising in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
New York
Washington
New York Post
German Gleanings Spark Debate On War And Policy
German notes report women in Germany declaring open war on the board and a Berlin speed limit of nine and a half miles per hour for autos. City, population, finance, and cultural items include Konigsberg and Frankfurt death rates, Berlin lawyers boycotting Saturday afternoons, Lübeck mint rights, a new Der Heide periodical, a statue for historian von Trietschke, and a rising sea coast sinking rate near Tamburg at 5 feet 9 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Konigsberg
Frankfurt
France
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Lubeck
von Trietschke
The Horses and Racing Notes from the Era
The report notes Silver Maker dead and Matt Demarest to train Director Joe. Wilask to race in fall. Massachusetts stake at 15000 dollars. Indiana trotter to east for 5000. Charmlon to be bred to Reward J. Star Pointer owned by William White in Kentucky. Ohio state fair in early September. Charley Doble leases Maple Leaf Driving Park with fifteen horses. Charandas recently bought by Dra per & Son. Harrisburg track improvements and new stables planned. Crescens sister and Bingen bred to Rex Americus. Ice cream at Merkt's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Demarest
Joe. Wilask
Massachusetts
Charmlon
Star Pointer
William White
Kentucky
Charley Doble
Maple Leaf Driving Park
Elmira
N.Y
Charandas
D. D. Draper & Son
New Bedford
Harrisburg
Crescens
Bingen
Sterling R. Holt
Indianapolis
Ind
Castles In The Air And The Limpet Sticks To The Rock
A fragmentary feature explores rich dreams of “castles in Spain” and the enduring pull of youth via George W. Curtis words, then shifts to a science note on limpets. It explains how limpets adhere with a strong glue like substance and the extreme force required to detach them, highlighting ongoing research on natural adhesion.
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Spain
George W. Curtis
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UnrefinedPolitician Clashes With Tilden Over Wine
A storied Gramercy Park visit ends in sharp humor as a noted politician drinks half a rare Johannisberger Schilo Rhine wine in a single gulp during a business call on Samuel J. Tilden. Tilden, displeased, mutters that next time beer will be served, per the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
Gramercy Park
Mr. Tilden
New York World
Fly Fishing Flies and Seasonable Color Tactics
The article argues that a dozen varied flies suffice for different weather and day conditions. It emphasizes that color matters more than form, with light flies on dark days and dark flies on light days. Size matters more than precise mixtures, as larger trout seek a lure worth the effort.
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Pittston Township
Oss Townsiip
Fred A. Kirkendall
Jonathan Butter Whee
Wee
A . John Fregan
William Packer
David Young
Lot No
Athan Beach
Olin Blakely
Miss Smith
Mr. Dearborn
Miss Jones
Cassidy
Flanagan
Casey
Philadelphia Press
Chicago Post
Freeland Tribune
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Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Derick
Main Street
Freeland
Tribune
Freeland, Pa
Trhune Printing Company, Limited
the Fashions
Merkt's
Castoria
Bears
Gastoria
Katie
la Childre
Pearson
Aare
Mgmenamin
South Centre Street
Ata
ULSAN
DE Lae
Ie Ko
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
the Record
Wilkes-Barnre, Pa
Candy D. Boyle
Youngling
Centre Street
Anna
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Gement
Parsenger
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelphia
Sandy Man
White Haven
Pittston
Scranton
Hazleton
Delano An Pottsville
Delano
Mahaney
Wbitioy City
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Pottsville
Sandy Run
Wilkes-Harre
Hazeton
Eagton
Mahanoy City
Baston
Hite Haven
Ollein B.wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Chas
Lee
G.J. Gildroy
DeLaware, Svequehanna and
Scuuyierdt Railroad
Drifton
Jeddo
Eckley
Hazle Brook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roun
Hazleton Junction
Harwood
Cranberry
Yombicken
Deringer
Suneye
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Keppton
Sunnd
Tomhicken
Sheppton
Tomhicker
Roan
Hale Brook
Crifton
Jeancnville
Auderied
Traction Company
Doringer
Rikeebarre
Sunbury
Points Reat
Luther
Smith
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