Local Lone Tree notes mix of events and gossip
In Lone Tree Henry notes political talk and comments on local figures. Frank Bell recovering from a mishap with a colt. A cyclone rumor stirs town talk with suggested involvement of a woman. Cora Miller closes school with a grand picnic and music. fall term planned. Various locals named: John Wright, Harmony Bucker, Laura Wright, Miss Miller, Miss Murphy.
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Lone Tree
Frank Bell
Barber
H. O
Cora Miller
Murphy’s
Miss Miller
Katy
Funston
Miss Murphy
Henry Ately
Laura Wright
Hunter School
Sam McAfee
John Bell
Shultz
Nebraska
Richard Anderson
Anderson
Putnam
John Murphy
Dave Wright
Geo. Williams
George
Brmon
Russian Advance on Herat and the India Threat
A noted English authority argues Russia aims to cripple England by occupying Armenia and Constantinople and advancing on Herat. He details Russian rail, river, and sea mobility, predicts 100000 troops in ninety days, and warns Penjdeh could trigger wider conflict with India. He contrasts Russian and British capabilities and stresses Herat’s strategic value. Philadelphia Press reports.
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Charles Marv'n
Russia
Central Asia
Erat
Rusia
Afghanistan
India
England
Armenia
Constantinople
Indian
Asia
Minor
Herat
Penjdeh
Quetta
Caspian Sea
Suleiman Range
Behuchistan
Skofeloff
Y. Marvin
Volga
Philadelphia Press
The Late Prof Sophocles and His Witty Marks
The Harvard Crimson recalls the late Prof Sophocles famed for playful grading. A student asks for his mark and gets three with a quip about next month. In a Greek grammar class a peer recalls a word-for-word recall. the professor approves, muttering that it sounds right.
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Harvard Crimson
Sophocles
Preacher Denounces Half and Half Christianity at M H
Rev BE Wasmuth delivered an able Sunday morning sermon using John 8 32 Know the truth and the truth shall make you free He urged faith consecration and fidelity as essential elements of true Christianity likening it to a strong oak not a mountain mossy growth The address was intelligent and well presented marking him above average among local clergy The Y M C A of Peoria visited Henry on the steamboat Anderson spending about two hours with a group of about 200 including Mr Parker and printer Geo Vail from the Transcript news office crew
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Milo
Creston
Iowa
Beeswax
Holcomb
Harsh
Henderson
Anyine
Standi Ag
Robert Hay
Mary Baker
Arkansas
Mam Griswold
Mra
George Griswold
Gasper Reyr
Artell
Town
Beaty
Chicago
Stock
Esquire Sutherland
Nebraska
Elder Parker
Putnam
Christian Church
Rainman
Jonathan Pettigrew
Gardner
Marshall County
Esquireutherland
Joseph Sutherland and Son
Neponach
Joshua
Geo. B. Black
Presbyterian Church
BE. Wasmuth
Wasmuth
Peoria
Henry
Anderson
Martin Kingsman
David McCulloch
Ezra Parker
Parker
Geo. Vail
Transcript
Brookmont
Cottage Hill
John Chance
Igpoll Villare
Mag _ Fridkye
Henty
Oakshell
Anarchy
A.J. Alexander
Woodburn
Annepolis
Wm' Welsh
Bysdick
Prince
Nutwood
Belmont
Wedgwood
Mabel
Mambrino Chief
Lady Thorne
Hant
Commodore
Membrino
Volunteer
Messenger
Imp
Tom Bogus
Fred Douglas
Magholia
Black Hawk, Jr
Black Hawk
Henry Ward Beecher
Maringo
Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure Promoted for Colds and Coughs
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure as a quick permanent remedy for hacking coughs severe colds and throat diseases. It claims safety for children and lists a 50 cent price with a trial size offered at C B Durfee's drug store.
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Griggs
Robbery Near Harrison Farm Nets Little Chance of Capture
Gabriel Stauffer was attacked by two tramps near Jesse Harrison's farm two miles north of town. They forced him to raise his arms and stole his watch and a purse with about $2. His coat was torn in the scuffle, and the criminals escaped before the incident was reported to Chief Bush.
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Gabriel Stauffer
Jesse Harrison
Bush
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