A Judge's Story From a Trial of Death in New York Sun
A judge hears a dramatic confession as a prisoner, confessing guilt while a lawyer denies the plea. The tale follows a murder born of anger tied to a mortgage dispute and family debts. The prisoner dies before sentencing, and the lawyer's career ends in ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Peterkin
Lerace Dash
Dudjre Diunk
Judge Blank
Bone
Peterzi
Cas
Horace Cash
Blank
Ite Bar
New York Sun
Almanac popularity and canine devotion headline readers
The piece highlights Hostetter’s Almanac for 1900 and its spread from Pittsburg across nine languages, with free copies from druggists. It also notes a Boston Herald anecdote about a dog visiting his master daily and a brief drug ad for Gardners Candy Cathartic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Hostetter Company
Pittsburg
The Art of Snowshoeing Through Hardship and Practice
The piece recounts Captain Glenn in Alaska stressing snowshoe training after a hospital steward struggles on a glacier. It notes a 1625 Cambridge snowfall, English use of snowshoes, a novelist’s tale, and Arctic explorers' views that learning snowshoeing is hard and takes practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gienn
Alaska
Perso
Learnard
Glenn Savers
War Department
John Milon
Cambridge University
England
Norway
Arctic
New_ York Sun
Grain 0 new food drink advertised for healthful nourishment
An old advertisement urges readers to choose Grain 0 as a healthful coffee substitute. Described as invigorating and appetizing, it claims to be made from pure grains with a rich seal prown color and a flavor resembling the finest coffee. Priced at 15 25 and 30 cents for different sizes.
Institute Program At Reider's Schoolhouse
Institute program for teachers to be held at Reider's schoolhouse in eon township on Saturday January 13 1900 features welcomes roll call topics including A Dozen Donts and duties of teachers. Afternoon sessions cover methods to excite home study and discipline for whispering with various speakers and a question box adjournment and invitation to all education friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reider’s
Eon Township
Holsapple
County Institute
Miss Johnston
Pounds
John McHenry
W. ©. Brown
M. Mcffenry
Mr. Reithmiller
McCreight
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Promises Quick Relief
Frank H. Daugherty announces four carloads of Waverly oil will be delivered door to door with a ward-by-ward schedule. The notice promotes a patent remedy claimed to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days, priced at 75 cents, sold by all druggists in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frank H. Daugherty
Waverly
Squirrels and wild animals wanted for capture and sale
Park manager Cresswell of Johnstown Pennsylvania seeks to buy 20 live grey and black squirrels and other wild animals in good condition. Also advertised is a wanted second hand shingle mill for hire or purchase from J E Bennett of Clyde Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresswell
Johnstown
J, E
Bennett
Clyde, Va
From the Far West Ephors Indiana Progress
Sam Burton of Toston Mont describes a continental trip from Homer City to Moscow Idaho and back, detailing the Palouse Valley wheat country, land values, and ranch life. He cites a poultry plant on a 3000 acre ranch supporting 18000 sheep, 1700–1800 horses, cattle, and 30–40 workers, plus abundant game and hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Homer City
Moscow
Ida
Toston
Mont
Northwest
Homer
Pittsburg
Panhandle
Chicago
Northwestern
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Spokane
Wash
United States
Palouse Valley
Dick Wehrle
Elmer Allison
Great Northwest Country
Sam
Freep Burton
Toston, Mont
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Tonic Power
A health advertisement touts a South American Nervine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion, claiming relief from the first dose and universal applicability. It asserts reliability, safety, and quick results, with sale through Hetrick Brothers druggists in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetrick
Brog
Indiana
Willard's Hotel to Go Plans For New Willard Building
The Willard's hotel in Washington, a long time landmark and hosting presidents on eve of inaugurations, will be replaced. Joseph Willard has formed a Virginia company with plans for a new, finer hotel in the District. A lease previously delayed the project, but construction is now expected to begin early next spring. The Virginia charter allows buying or building a hotel in the District, with J. J. Stellwagen among incorporators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Virginia
Lincoln
Washington
Wilard
Long Bridge
McClellan
Hooker
District of Columbia
J. J. Stellwagen
Willard’s
Philadelphia Ledger
Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away Ad
A vintage ad urges quitting tobacco with No-Fo-Bac claiming it makes weak men strong. It promotes a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co of Chicago or New York, with cure guarantees and drugstore availability. Also mentions watches for sale by a watchmaker and a cold cure Taker Lazative Quinine Tablets. Harness making ad by J C Moore of Foshing Dist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Public Farm Sales Listed in Brushvalley and Nearby Areas
The notice enumerates three forthcoming sales in Brushvalley township near Mechanicsburg and South Bend Armstrong County. Items include cows, mares, buggies, farming implements, grain, hay, and household goods. Terms are to be announced. some credit offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nevins
Brushvalley
Mechanicsburg
Milburn
S. Grason
Nevins
Nogh Fink
South Bend
Armstrong County
J. Cal. George
Noaa Frs
Susan Peterman
Advance
Dutch Run
J. A. Pereuman
Land and property interests in Conemaugh and Strongstown estates
In a 1899 execution, WM. EARHART and MARY SLUSSER claim two thirds of a 140 acre Conemaugh township tract with a brick house and outbuildings, bounded by Wilson land and multiple perches. Also MARGARET A. GARVER holds a one fifth acre Strongstown lot No. 26 with a two story dwelling and outbuildings, conveyed by F A Cresswell. both suits filed by E B Earhart and F A Cresswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Armstrong
Armstrong Township
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Armstrong County
James McClarken
James Kurston
Sit Road
James HeMefinger
White Oak
James McCracken
Tomes Ralston
A. Montgomery
Blackjack
Indians
W. P. Armstrong
Annie M. Earhart
Cosixer Or & Fisnes
WM. Earhart
Mary Slusser
Conemaugh Township
Towit
John Wilson
Wm. Sweeney
E. B. Earhart
Scott
Margaret A. Garver
Strongstown
Pine Township
County of
Indiana
State of
F. A. Cresswell
Nancy Fetterman
Armagh Road
F. A Cresswell
Centre Township
Homer City
Yellow Creek Road
Frank Dougherty
C.hobough
J. M. Guthrie
Watson & Exeter
Deemer Claims in Indiana County Lands In Debt Sale
Notice of execution sale of real estate in Centre and Buffington townships Indiana County Pennsylvania. Defendants James E Deemer and Mary Jane Deemer along with others hold rights in parcels described with metes and bounds. Sale conducted by Sheriff T S Neal under William Young and H W Tomb judgments. purchaser terms require minimum deposits and full payment by mid-December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington Township
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
R. L. Best
Fletcher Bracken
Red Oak
Post
Geo. H. Matthes
Cambria Iron Company
John Dodson
Maple
William Young
Cosyinc Ham & Fisher
H. W. Tomb
Sheriff's Office
Indiana
William Sell
Armstrong Township
Register
Mary E. Seli
Armatong Township
Register of
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedules and Route Notes
Notice of rail departures and stop patterns for Pennsylvania Railroad trains. Includes times and destinations on weekdays Sundays and for branches to Butler, Saltsburg, Kiskiminetas, Freeport, Springdale, Allegheny City, Blainsville, Altoona, and Indiana via Blairsville. Addresses and official titles listed for schedule inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breargsville
Saltsburg
Paulton Kiskiminetas Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Blainsville
Pittsburg
Altoona
Indiana
Blairaville
Watt
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
J.B. Hutchinson
J. R. Wgood
Pittsburgh Area Day Passenger Timetable July 24
Northbound and southbound passenger trains listed with Pittsburgh as origin. Stops include West Penn Junction, Kittanning, Oil City, Emlenton, Corry, Titusville, and Buffalo Express. Timings indicate arrivals and departures throughout the day, with multiple Accommodations and Sunday variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ningare Express
Pittalo
West Penn Juction
Kittanning
Oil City
Emlenton
Pittsburg
Junction
Corry
Weat Pann Junction
Titusville Express
Kittanning, Sy
Junctio
Emlenton Accom
Ab Elearning
Functior Teburg
Akittancine Accom
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Commonwealth Avenue
Welock
Cyrano de Bergerac
Roxane
Remin
Harvard Veterinary Hospital
Boston Herald
Montana
W. Grove
J. C. Moore
Dts
Tess Marey Hau Duiy Gu Rims
Progress Sale Bulletin
Sheriff's Sales
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
James ER. Deemer
Mary Jane Deemer
Albert Young
Samuel M. Stewart
James E. Stewart
Edwin T. Murray
Martha S. Murray
A M. Thompson
Keystone Ornamental and Fire Brick Company
A. M. Thompson
J. S. McElhoes
J. A. Findley
J. L. Peterman
J.S. McElhoes & Co
Isaac Rowley
Hortons
Charles J. Stewart
Noah Seaner
Barbara E. Seanor
Noah Seanor
Elder Peelor
Lea Catherine Cochran
A. G. Cochran
West Wheatfield
Trwp
Indians County Agricultural Society
David Blair
Cherryhill Township
Dixonville
Samuel Gibson
Dizonville
Orphans’ Court of
T. V. Michaels
Jacob Michaels
Borough of
William Banks
G. W. Hood
W. F. Sell
Jack & Taylor
George Myers
Rayne Township
Diana County
John K. Myers
Foster M. Myers
Gi'pin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Smith
Ra Hort Oa
Blatraville
al Blairsyill -Lye
Cokevill
Blairsville
Ace
A.M
Cokeville
Biatraville
Blacklick
Graceton
Hower
Verre
Reed
Allegheny Valley
San
Oa Io
A. W. Strong
Rowe College
D. I. Rowe
A. M
John G. Cameron
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmers
Wea Lae
SENS
Tle
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