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Newspaper
Friendship Weekly Register
Location
Friendship, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple names and places linked to a sale and shipping items. Mentions Tamil and American port terms, a vessel, and various figures, with uncertain dates and details. The readable bits suggest a trade notice or auction related to boats, goods, and consignments in a port area.
The article records praise from Supervisor Hammond and the Board of Supervisors at the last session in Ancelica, commending Sheriff Bradley for his high character and reform of the sheriff’s office, noting temperance, clean facilities, and improved court headrooms. It also mentions unrelated local anecdotes and a Brownstown-era speech.
A commercial traveler named Davidson shoots at drummer Jenny Rabnwitz during a disturbance in Pittsburgh. The arm wound is described as not serious and Davidson, shocked by the incident, allegedly falls in love with the woman.
Spices compared to gold ore in value and purity. Graham, Robinson and McGraw advertise spices ground without heat to preserve essential oils, all from this year's growth in Penang, Ceylon, Singapore, Amboyna, Tellicherry, Malabar, Jamaica. Each tin labeled by place of growth, aiming to meet rising demand with only absolutely pure spices.
A fragmented 19th century insurance dispute centers on a man named Art Rowley in a nitroglycerine explosion case. The insurer questions the death claim and contends evidence from recovered fragments may disprove the policyholder’s demise.
Notices announce a Union Free School District vote on January 15 1889 at Academy Hall for a new school house. Also public meeting of Allegany Gas Company stockholders on January 11 1999 at noon in Friendship. Tax list in Collector’s hand with one percent tax discount available at Citizen's National Bank for thirty days ending January 13 1889.
A reprinted Harper's Bazar excerpt urges mothers to guard sons against college temptations and reckless conduct. It condemns lax oversight and befitting standards, arguing education alone does not guarantee virtue.
A Boston Herald review contrasts Mrs Henry Wood and Miss Braddon noting early fame for both with Wood’s later decline in quality. It criticizes Charles Strange for weak plotting and praises Wood’s early vigor and self belief. The piece then shifts to Christmas tree decorating ideas for homes with children, offering inexpensive craft tips using junk and common materials.
A jumble of retail lines lists boots and shoes from Lester Binghamton, a sled at 40 cents from J. C. Drake & Son, laundry service from Rochester Steam Palace Laundry, agents and biaries by Ro fas Scott, and a pocket cutlery assortment from A. V. Jones' Owl plus Westenhlo te pocket items and Catawba grapes at Robinson's.
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