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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1831
Page
3
The article notes a Russian attempt to secure a 2.4 million loan while Poland faces military resistance and insurrection. It also reports Lisbon’s revolt against Don Miguel with troops, arrests, and the harsh suppression of rebels.
A Virginia inventor, Isaac Smith of Eastville, reveals a castor oil preparation rivaling winter sperm in lamps. Trials showed a long, bright, smokeless flame with lower cost, about 86 cents per gallon after reduction. The article notes Mr. Smith seeks a patent and provides his address for inquiries.
A magistrate commits a man after he acts on a confession from a prisoner claiming he murdered a widow named Bowers during last winter’s deep snow. Evidence includes the widow’s account and the prisoner’s declarations, while intelligence passes to authorities in Manicla.
Died in the village on Wednesday last Taxa Enizapera aged 36 and the daughter of Mr James Crabba is mentioned. Lormwop Stanens died in Pairfie Dunn on Sept 67th aged about 55. dd.
Post Office in Monroeville Ohio Huron County shows a listing of names including Patty Brooks Josiah Crow Charles Holster Henry Jones and others as remaining mail. The notice cites a roster with numerous surnames and first names indicating undelivered items and carried by the office as of October 1.
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