Washington Letter from Feb 4 1880 exodus witness notes
The writer reports on the exodus inquiry committee in Washington with cross examination led by Senator Blair. Grooms testifies as the Indiana witness group grows with new arrivals including Gen. Manson and police officials. Perry is said to be under bond for forgery in North Carolina. The piece details Capitol lantern climb, the national conservatory, Ouray the Ute chief, and a Senate visit noting Bruce the sole Black member and the Smithsonian as a highlight.
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Blair
New Hampshire
T. C. Grooms
Washington
Indiana
Exodus
Manson
Dodd
Russell
Hughes East
Indianapolis
Stack
Terre Haute
Wooten
Goldsboro
N. C
Perry
North Carolina
Capitol
National Conservatory
Tropics
Col
B. A. Baxter
Texas
Lremont House
Ouray
Fremont
Exodus Committee
Tuc Stan
Bruce
Albron
Congress
Smithsonian Institute
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted at 25 Cents
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup at a price of 25 cents, urging readers not to suffer from the cold. The snippet reflects a period marketing approach common in the era.
Sleepless for Twelve Years Man Sleeps at Last
Boston Herald reports Thomas McElrath of Marlboro Utah who for eleven years endured total sleeplessness while working as a farmer and berry cultivator. He finally slept one long night last Friday and has slept since, with renewed health and happiness. He was born in Ireland and attends the Marlboro Presbyterian Church.
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Boston Herald
Thomas McElrath
Malboro
U.T
McElrath
McIlrath
United States
Canada
San Francisco
Mechelrath
Thomas
Mellrath
North of
Ireland
Marlboro Presbyterian Church
New York
Kenneth Albro
Wall Street
Sub-Treasury
Albro
Ile
The Star for 1880 Special Announcement
The Star announces a one dollar annual subscription for 18 percent advance payment. It promises a more entertaining LOCAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER with added attractions and premiums for agents meeting subscriber targets. Prizes include a No. 8 Early Breakfast Cook Stove, an Advance Cultivator, an elegant eight day clock, a gold cameo ring, and a George Bicknell double shovel plow.
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Thestar
STAR
J. D. Stevenson & Son
Oliver Chill
George Bicknell
Anaddress
F. A
Arnold
Greencastle
Ind
Farm For Sale Near Bathonia With Springs And Limestone
A farmer offers 197 acres for sale located one mile south of Bathonia, with strong springs, ample limestone, cultivated land and grazing areas. The property runs along the Staterace east west through Bainridge and can be sold as whole or in lots. Inquiries to John K. Gordon in Bainridge or Greencastle Indiana.
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Bainbridge
John K. Gordon
Bainridge
Greencastle
Treencastle
Lee
Annoyanc
Noted Burglar Isadore Marechal Captured at Vermont Shop
The laborer known as Gus Kindt, later identified as Isadore Marechal, a renowned thief with aliases, was arrested at the Central Vermont Railroad shops in Vermont after investigators traced his prior escapes and crimes in New York Brooklyn Montreal and Kingston. Officers found lock-picking tools and detailed lock plans, and Marechal was handed to New York detectives to return to Sing Sing.
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Sr. Aupain
Gus Kindt
Central Vermont
Kindt
Isadore Marechal
Belgium
New York and Canada
Plattsburg Depot
Brooklyn
Montreal
Kingston
Ontario
Marechal
Gus Kndt
Bessonette
Canada
New York
Sing Sing
Kidney Wort and Arnica Salve Advertisements
An 1900s style ad sheet promotes Kidney-Wort for bowel regularity blood cleansing and kidney liver relief with claimed cures and Buckiow’s Arnica Salve for skin ailments promising satisfaction or a refund. Also advertises Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs chest infections claiming over a million bottles sold and urges readers to buy trial or regular sizes from Jerome Allen Greencastle Indiana.
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Gale
Jerome Allen
Dr. Kings
King
Jerome Allen Greencastle
Ind
Sav
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