The Hermit of the Golden Gate Remembered in Mourning
A reflective obituary piece recalls Henry Marsh the hermit found dead in a beach hut near Golden Gate Park. It traces his wealth, failed marriage to Lelia Merton, the loss of their child Daisy to scarlet fever, and his lonely retreat on Lone Mountain. The account laments sorrow, fate, and the search for justice.
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Freeport
Hermit of the
Europe
Wwe
Congress
America
Watlepnville
Menry
Ite
Judge IL
Lelia Merton
Judge H
Remaine
Bune
Houris
Henry Marshi
Lelia
Dever
Henry
Paris
Pacific Coast
Sandwich Islands
Daisy
Ahs
Christ
Lone Mountain
Mary E, Griswold
Small-Pox Warning From State Board Of Health
The Secretary of the State Board of Health issues a circular urging decisive action to prevent smallpox spread. It notes five points of emergence in the state and cites Fulton County cases misidentified as chickenpox. Vaccination is urged for all, including school and business workers, with cooperation promised from the board with local authorities. Old General Wrangel anecdote included.
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Springfield
State Board of Health
Fulton County
Cuba
Fulton
Pike
Boards of Health
Ofelia Regular Meeting Minutes February 7 1881
The council met in regular session with the mayor absent. Aldermen Zartman Taylor Waddell Wagner present. Minutes from Jan 3 1881 approved. Licenses for J W Koch Hose Supply Co and G W Oyler auctioneers referred to committees. City treasurer reports January receipts and balance. Numerous bills reviewed and approved. Public health committee reports deferred pest house matter. finance and street work authorized. Meeting adjourned.
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Metino
Zartman
Aylor
Waddell
Wagner
Ald Zartman
Ald
J. W. Koch
J. Rot
B. F. Spranger
Taylor
G. W. Oyler & Co
Treasury
Ald. Zartman
City Sexton
Geo. Wolf
J. P
Tai Wagner
P. M
Ald. Waddell
Health
P. Grant
Pest House
Comn
P. W. Rockey
Alderman Waddell
O. EK. Stearns
Rockford
Fin
J. Geisey
M. P. McGuinness
Ald. Taylor
D. Adamson
Alderman Taylor
Hook and Ladder Company
Fire Department
Peterson & Temple
Swarts & Stocking
Robert Cummings
W. Barnes & Son
Taggart
J.B. Kenegy
N. Beverly
JW. Henney & Co
Workingmen urged to cleanse system with Hop Bitters
A dated plea advises workers to use Hop Bitters this month to prevent spring illnesses and lost productivity after winter. The piece blends health ad copy with a long, cluttered timetable of trains from multiple lines, listing schedules for passenger and freight departures and arrivals, with notes on connections and agents.
Carter's Smart Weed and Belladonna Back-ache Plaster Ad
All cases of weak or lame back back ache rheumatism will find relief by wearing one of Carter's Smart Weed and Belladonna Back-ache Plasters priced 25 cents sold by Em mert and Burrell.
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Carter
Emmert & Burrell
Saved from Death After Severe Croup Attack
Mrs Jacob Williaon of Marion and her child were given immediate relief after a severe croup attack. Mr C Clender Thomas reported not expected to live, and Dr Thomas Eclect Men treated with Marion lectio. The patient initially distrusted advertised remedies but was pleasantly surprised by the results.
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Jacob Williaon
Marion
C. Clender
Thomas
Amion
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