Property Transfers Listing From Freeport and Rock Run
A series of property conveyances show transfers from 110 ree Weishar to H W Fry for 3 Coltman's Add Freeport valued at 650 dollars. Y W Hall to Henry Fox for 21 acres near West Point valued 1,100 dollars. James Funnell Trustee to Wm Fyers in White and no se Rock Run valued 1,626 dollars. James Funnell Trustee to W G agdruff in eb and nwne Rock Run valued 1,950 dollars. William Alexander to H H Meyer in Buckeye valued 3,000 dollars.
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Ree Weishar
H. W. Fry
Freeport
Y.w. Hall
Henry Fox
West Point
James Funnell
Wm. Fyers
Rock Run
W. G.agdruff
Wm. Alexander
H. H. Meyer
Buckeye
Demand for Sealskins Expands After Fur Trend Shifts
The article notes a historical surge in sealskin demand after a furrier changed its color to a rich dark brown. Sealskin items from cloaks to hats became highly valued, with prices rising as fashion intensified. It warns that seal fur harvests have suffered years of pressure, likening the impact to a war of extermination for the seals.
Derby's Wealthy Yet Humble Life Described in Sun
In Derby a wealthiest man is noted for vast income yet simple living He has no fixed mansion beyond Knowlsley Hall and a Kent villa His wife inherits a 20000 pound jointure from Lord Salisbury, while his brother Colonel Stanley is War Secretary The article contrasts his frugal tastes with aristocratic extravagance then shifts to a dialogue about animal and human reasoning in a parlor scene.
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Derby
New York Sun
Sayland
Lord Salissy
Lord Derby
Kent
Knowlsley Hall
Col
Stani
House of Tey
Liverpool
Westy
Lancashire
England
Leys
Cheshire
Sir John
Simple device yields malleable cast nickel and cobalt
The author reports a method using 40 percent magnesium added to molten nickel and cobalt through a lid hole. The process purportedly yields malleable cast nickel and a hard, sharp cobalt when cold, with magnesium destroying carbonic oxide and possibly cyanogen, while cobalt shows unusual whiteness and brilliance.
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Fichtmann
Why He Didn't Go to the Circus
A boy taunts another about missing the circus while recounting a self hosted pretend show at home. The exchange turns humorous as one boy mocks the other for not joining the real carnival and for the mishaps from his homemade performances.
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Circus
John
When I Am Forgotten Let My Body Be Misused
A fragmented projection of a speech urging Cromwell to honor memory after death. The speaker warns against a dishonorable burial and insists on proper respect to avoid desecration or mistreatment of the remains.
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Cromwell
Church Services Across Denominations
The notice lists multiple congregations with addresses and pastors. German Evangelical St Johns Union Street at State road led by Rev Hoffmeister with services at 10:50 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday School 2 pm. German Reform Willaim Street corner Union led by Rev Wernley with services 10 am and 7 pm, Sunday School 1:80 pm. Methodist Embury Exchange Street south of Williams led by Rev G Young with services 10 am and 7 pm, Sunday School 12 pm. Presbyterian Second Exchange Street near Pleasant led by Rev J Giffen with services 10:30 am and 7 pm, Sunday School noon. Baptist Stephenson Street West of Cherry led by Dr Cooley with services 10:30 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday School noon.
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Pleseant Street
Weet
W. H. Bucks
Sanday
Emanuel
Ak Street
F Pleasant
Haeleter
St. John’s
Union Street
Corner State Road
C. Hoffmeister Astor
Munday
Williame Street
Corner Union
Wernley
Bundasychool
Methodist Episcopal
Embury
Exchange Street
Williams
Stephenson St
Northeast Corner
Cherry
A. W. Jewett
Chicago&t
Corner &Print
Hiller
Paetor
Presbyterian—Second—Exchange &T
Cor Pleasant
J. Giffen
Presbyterian—Third—German— Exchange
St Joseph
Wil- Hames
W of Exchange
C. L. Kalvelage
St Mary’s Irish Union Std
of Mary
Mangan
Zion Episcopal
Stephenson &T
R. F. Sweetpastor
Stephenson
Cooley
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H. H. Mynard
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City Directory
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