Ingenious self destruction machine described in Herald
The scene recounts the death of Stephen M. Philsbury Jr. of Chelsea Massachusetts in his father's barn. He built a contraption resembling a guillotine with an ax suspended above a groove for his neck and a water drip timer. Ether filled a cavity near the device to inhibit breathing while a gravity mechanism released the ax once enough water had dripped. He awaited the droplet sequence, securing boxes of stones to anchor the ether and ensure the head remained in place.
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Ofton Herald
Philstory
Philsbury
Race to the Altar Fails as Bibb Wins Loyd’s Heart
In Pollocksville two farmers Moses John Miller and Alexander Bibb race to win Lenora Loyd. Bibb faints at the porch while Miller arrives first but Loyd chooses Bibb after seeing his exhaustion. Reverend Aaron Jasper marries Bibb and Loyd. Kidney Wort in hot weather sustains the system.
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Pollocksville
Moses John Miller
Alexander Bibb
Lenora Loyd
Bibb
Miller
Miss Loyd
Court House
Colonel Loyd
Aaron Jasper
Infant mauled by cat in Winona Wisconsin tale and other notes
A two month old infant in Winona suffers severe head injuries after a cat attacks. the cat is killed. The excerpt also covers the Massachusetts Tramp Act, a Bodie Cal. amateur drama with fights and robberies, a Pittsburgh court scene with a romantic twist, Lunberger cheese production profits, and a Woodville Ohio abstinence speech where attackers escort the speaker to the train.
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Bon Ton
Bodie
Cal
Rocky Mountains
Bill
Pete Dickson
A Shower of Blood and Flesh Reported Near Cleburne
Mr. E. E. Capps of the county recounts that on Thursday near Mustang Creek in Hill County, a clear sky showered blood and flesh particles, some as large as a man's hand, which have been kept for viewing. Mr. Henry Cooper was in his field at the time and is described as trustworthy.
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Heinrick Wendt
Cleburne
Texas
E. E. Capps
Henry Cooper
Mustang Creek
Hill County
Cooper
Stealing to Feed His Bride and Other Local Notes
A Camillus youth Fred Parsons, 19, married a 16 year old girl last fall. Week earlier he broke into a store and stole a ham and sugar. He awaits Grand Jury action at the penitentiary. Also noted: deathbed confession of a man who murdered twelve years ago is confirmed. A trio of South Carolina brothers slain at Manassas are honored with a monument. St. Joseph, Florida, once thriving, now a wilderness after yellow fever and a tornado. Natick race scandal ends with no payout. Kansas State Agricultural College thieves confess stealing boots and jewelry. Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup advertised for crying babies. Egg thefts in Webb Texas lead to mob trouble after tainted eggs. Malt Bitters touted as new health aid. An Alabama convict escaped, drowned attempting to flee across a river after removing leg irons.
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Fred Parsons
Camillus
Ile
Florida
St. Joseph
Free book on the Liver and its diseases offered
A household need free book covers liver conditions and treatment. It includes torpid liver jaundice biliousness headache constipation dyspepsia malaria and related issues. Send requests to Dr. Sanford 162 Broadway New York City N Y. Ata 1
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Syracuse Herald
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Ollaver
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W. Johnston & CO
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Fabian
Aero
Ionaron Hinery
Nichols, Shepard & CO
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Hains
Ras “Ohingt Street
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Leibig
Germany
France
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Datrai
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Acents
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