Epitome of the Week Exposes Wide Range of 1890s News
A review of events from Baratoga New York to Charleston West Virginia and Indianapolis covers public affairs murders rail accidents fires floods and legal cases. Notable items include John Jay elected president of a national league of American publicists, embezzlement arrests, crop reports, disasters in Ohio and Indiana, and political nominations across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratoga
N. Y
National League
John Jay
New York
Charleston
W. Va
Oneida
Edward Knowles
Maud Morte
Middlebury
Ind
New Hampshire
W. E Denny
Boonville
Kansas City
Sendau
United States
Shawneetown
Ohio
Frvz
Scranton
Pas Tax
Knoxville
Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Tenn
Andrews
Reeder
T. Powers
James Bwwhet
Green County
Creston
Larrabee
Wfp Kaiser
Greenfield's Ferry
Bup Renaup
Sullivan- Kilrain
Purvis
Misa
Indianapolis
Harrison
Woup
Treasury Department
Washington
Jim McCoy
Texas
San Antonio
Sheriff McKinney
Harry Roberta
Butte
J. W. Crawford
Jimmy Hope
Auburn
J’airmount
Hall
Sabina
Eli King
Patrick Packenham
Jack Lewis Koloved
James Nolan
Ferdinand Carolin
New York City
Forepaugh
Potsdam
Montres
Gareett F Frischh
Louisa Krupp
Seymour
Elkhart
Hovay
Tanpy H. Tnice
Buchanan County
Presment Harrison
Seventieth
Indiana
Deer Park
Quarratn Sas WurmwontTu
Itising Sun
Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
Axtil
Wiohits
Kan
William Prince
Sherman
General Sherman
Atlanta
Findlay
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
American Association
St Louis
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Athletic
Cincinnati
Columbus
Western Association
Omaha
St Paul
Minneapolis
Bronx City
Denver
Diverse 19th Century News Briefs From Around the World
Lavy Axx, aged 74, of Chico California, built Sacramento’s first frame house. Massachusetts Democrats plan Worcester State Convention in October. James Tunny dies in Boston age 103, emigrated from Ireland 61 years ago. Henry Law of Louis dies at 91 with large estate. Numerous foreign items include Victoria’s tour plans, a death sentence commutation, financial failures, and global unrest. Latest news covers ships, battles, fires, floods, earthquakes, and political conventions in the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavy Axx
Chico
Cal
Sacramento
Massachusetts
Worcester
James Tunny
Boston
Ireland
Henry Law
Louis
Isaac
F. Surrano
Bellingham
Mass
China
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Coxony
Alfred A
Victoria
London
Wales
Maybrick
Bimmons & Buron
Fredericktown
N. B
Labillies
Parnell
America
Mesare, Gooderham & Worts
Toronto
Ont
Empire
Phonix
St Catherines
Sylvester Neaelon
Loas
Ghent
Houeza
Bagdad
Russorah
Mexico
United States
Madrid
Spain
Reviasue
Port Au Prince
Legitime
Hippolyte
Chefoo
Sapphire
B.C
Behring Sea
Bear
Legion of Honor
Paris
Bath
General Boulanger
Count Dillon
Ballygowan
Local People and Travel Notes from Hennepin Area
ASIMEpI D. W. Danley on the sick list. E. 8. James returned from western trip Wednesday. Charley Leech clerking during Mr D's absence. Dr Ramsey and wife visiting Iowa relatives. J. Barton Davis and wife visiting friends in Moline and Port Byron. P. B. Durley of Des Moines visited his parents in Hennepin. R. Q. Carlisle and wife visiting relatives in Hennepin. John Shering shipped three carloads of hay to Chicago. Florence Cecil of Peoria and Alice Cunningham of Chillicothe visiting locally. Henry Casson Sr. returned from Wisconsin trip and is well at 83. Wm Garten and wife returned home to Lincoln after visiting in Hennepin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asimepi
D. W. Danley
James
Simpson & Brumfield 'S
Charley Leech
J.B. Dayia
Dr Ramsey
Iowa
J. Barton Davis
Moline
Port Byron
P. B. Durley
Wisconsin
Wm. Garten
Hennepin
Mr G
Lamoille
Lincoln
Neb
Local notes from Tepeeo and nearby towns in a dusty hot spell
Community chatter includes travels to Peoria for a soldier reunion. Residents visit relatives in Sheldon Iroquois county and Hennepin while teens head to Brush College this fall. A dogged tale reports a runaway, a falling horse, and a hopeful prognosis for Frank King. A Toledo firm offers a catarrh cure with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Glenn
Sheldon
Iroquois County
Mra Ranlph
Myrtle Wood
Miss Seaton
Hennepin
Dancon Evans
Wm Shields
Arizona
Asa
Brush College
Folows Union
Kate Ransome
Mathis
Mattie Evans
Poole
Jonnie Drake
Frank King
Yella
Onvy
Frank
Lucas County
Frank J Cheney
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
Quaker Lane Visit and Rural Mishap Report
Mr Townsend of Ohio visits cousin Mrs Givens while Mrs Emma Wilson and daughter Theo travel to relatives in eastern Whiteside county. George Benjamin with wife and Miss Moore visit Mrs W L Mille in McLean county. Charlie and Bert Mills a roadcart mishap leaves them shaken but uninjured after a wheel fault. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion advertised by JE & IF A Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Townsend
Ohio
Mra Givens
Emma Wilson
Theo
Whiteside County
George Benjamin
Miss Moore
McLean County
W LB Mille
Charlie
Bert Mills
Bert
Prosper Hill Threshing Season and Local Visits
Prosper Hill threshing continues amid hot days and dusty roads. Isaac Evert and family start Sunday with guests from Tempe Arizona including Mr and Mrs Margeson and Wm Shields. George Stateler and family visit Shields, and the Lesters also join them. Fern Sivell stayed with uncle C H Ransom. Charlie attended an association in Wisconsin. Mrs Cook visits family then departs for Peoria and Missouri. A cold soon lingers into winter, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offers relief at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosper Hill
Isaac Evert
Margeson
Wm Shields
Tempe
Arizonas
George Stateler
C. H Ransom
Charlie
Wisconsin
Mra Cook
Langdell Attacks Harney Payton Over So-Called Lawsuit
Wm H Langdell blasts Henry Harney and W Payton over a formal charge row noting alleged overcharging for husking corn and hauling. He accuses Harney and Payton of contempt of law and says the case reveals improper conduct by the court and jury, urging public scrutiny of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Til
Wm H Langdoll
W. Payton
Harney
Payton
Hia
Thia Harney
H Langdell
Fragmented snippets from columns and cartoons mix in a rough era collage
The text gathers assorted quotes and dialogues from early 20th century magazines. It includes remarks on suffrage and election talk, a court scene with Uncle Rastus, and a comical exchange about jewelry and fashion, reflecting social norms and humor of the period.
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Niagara Falls
Jon Robinson
Douxine
Castle Garden
Tux J. H. Mahler Company
St. Paul
Spring Lake
Wishville
Monsy
B. P. Hourmay
Mount Girard (O.) National Bank
Taugx
Engel
Taylor
Laird
Marion County
Ala
Tax Union Furniture Works
Rockford
Emerson
Mra
Dultoadge
Mra Orr
Johnstown
Stone Bridge
Manura Cruners
Window Glass
United Glass Company
Hanny Disney
Altman
Jackson
Miah
Kinsman
Wionwatman
Gogebic
Bessemer
Mich
Womman
Maith
East Aurora
Jardineville, Ark
Joseph Jordan
William Newcomb
Frank Bolt
Anderson Neel
Washington, N. C
McNear
Port Costa
James Thornton
J D. Isgrigg
West Andover
Edward Luscomb
Cronin
Rockingham
Joston Tudorson
Newport
Booth Fork
Greenback Party
Alabama
Birmingham
Montana
Apaconda
T C. Power
Helena
J E. Richards
T H. Carter
Congress
Virginia
Norfolk
William Mahone
Campbell C Blemp
Warren & Lurry
Mason Josuva B. Davis
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Nebraska
Abraham Snowning
New Jersey
Camden
Republicans
North Dakota
Fargo
John Miller
Alfred Dickey
John Fittle
G. Oim Corliss
Alfred Watkin
Bartholomew
John C. Bray
L C Hansbrough
Washington Territory
Nebraska
P Wigton
Eyes
Tecumseh
Palmer
Hastings
Milwaukee
Warner
Alger
John
Logan
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of
Vatorane
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Pike County
Matamoras
Mex
Savenan
Towanda Pa
Richard Ackley
Sanford Smith
John Bostwick
Isaac Brantford
Clay Itoman
Hotena
Mlt
City of
Queenatown
Austraiis
Khonzorik
National
Turex
Los Angeles
Tax Lumber
J.B Smith & Co
Black Falls
Montana Democratic
J. K. Toole
Halena
Eutenant
Martin Maginnis
Mr. Plagah
W J Huber
Peoria
Gleeasun
Notary Public Hall
Cheney & Co
All Druggista
Woolford
JE & IF
Powell
J. W. Niece
Noy
M. Barnsy
Bi. Harney
M. Harney
Wm Payton
Cash
HK. Langdell
WM. Marmey
W. Berney & Payton
Wm Lang
COLT
Otter
Dee
Sven Gene H
van Bushels
Wm Langdell
Wenwene
Vonseesers
Eland
C. Mo
Peeessnooe
Win Langdoll
Metor
Puck
Archie
Arabella
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Everett Calhoun
Nelile
Burdette
Charia
Lil
Sister Kate
Kate
Vee
Somerville Journal
Dir
Kongmind
Ivo
Sin
Siroc
Harper's Bazar
Mabel
Jack
IR Kkanbas
Remeo
East Providence
Juno's
Baratow Store Co
Mt. Jacobs
Geo. W. Hortom
Galveston
Jacobs
Jobeva
Joliet, T
Waeka
Jacobs Oll
Browm
Ozark
T. Jacobs Oll
Drocoists Avd
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore, Md
Fred
Potter
Thictera Inn
Alexander Chambers
Charles Chambers
Rachel Shulenberger
John Chambers
James Chambors
Margaret Culton
Matilda Ramp
Estella Creamer
Charles Creamer
Adelia Brevall
Charles F. Hitchcock
William Chambers
Bill
Matilda Kamp
Olla, Bretall
Stork
Cald Alouit Court
State of Illinois
Charlo Creamer
Adelia Brotell
Lacon
Cohn B. Wright
Pottar
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