Bank Robbery at Wichita Falls Leaves Cashier Dead
Two armed bandits robbed City National Bank in Wichita Falls seeking cash from cashier Castor Dorsey. Dorsey was killed and deputy Langford wounded. Robbers fled on horses after taking a few hundred dollars in silver, as residents armed themselves and a chase ensued. A large posse surrounded a pasture thicket nine miles from town with 30 men in pursuit and 25 more requested. Desperado poster Crawford named as a suspect. reports link a Christian temperance group to one robber.
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Wiosnia Falls
Tex
City National Bank
Castor Dorsey
Bean
Frank Dorsey
Beoleeper
P.P. Langford
Langford
Guiv
Beeserteed
Tua Verey
Miah
Rob S Mit Coun
Cupra AL Hid
Paphoiue
City National Banks
Crawford
Dorsey
Christian Pany
Mau
Ereare Cer the
Reait
TWO BANK OFFICIALS SHOT IN ARKANSAS ROBBERY TRY
Warren Ark Feb 26 A bold but unsuccessful attempt to rob the Merchants and Planters bank in this town ended with the cashier Adair and bystander Goodwin wounded. The robbers opened fire, one man believed wounded, as they fled northwest after a fusillade around the enclosure store.
New York Ohio railway sale finalizes transfer
The New York Ohio railway sold under court order in Summit County Ohio and transferred ownership after an auction. Attorney H B Turner of New York secured a $10,000 bid that met the minimum price. The purchase was confirmed and deeds filed, with the line to pass to the buyer as part of a cancelled mortgage bond arrangement. Separate item notes a Mississippi river bridge overrun closing a flood event near a city in Missouri.
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New York, Ohio
Cleveland
Orurrof
Summit County
Craton
County
Chan
H. B. Turner
New York
Mgr. Turner
Roswell G. Balsfon
Erie Railway
Shaker Digestive Cordial touted for dyspepsia cure
The Mount Lebanon Shakers showcase innovations from machinery to seeds and nails and introduce the Shaker Digestive Cordial. The remedy claims to rest the stomach, supply digested food, aid digestion, and let a dyspeptic function without a stomach until strength returns. A 10 cent bottle is said to give relief. Laxol is recommended for children and tractors favor it over Castor Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Lebanon
New Store Opens in Plumville by Cochran Company
J N Cochran and Co open a general mercantile at Plumville in the former C Snyder and Son space. They list a full line of groceries boots shoes and general merchandise with a new dry goods invoice arriving around April 1. George Hisinger on Sixth Street buys and sells country produce and acts as a batter eggs groceries and provisions headquarters.
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J. N. Cochran & Co
Plumville
C. Snyder & Son
George Hisinger
Sixth Street
Michigan Carbon Works
Detroit
Michigan
United States
Texas
Utah
California
Golden Gate Tour Promises California Splendor
California travel feature of the Pennsylvania Railroad marks the second personally conducted tour from New York and Philadelphia from March 11 to May 7, 1896. The itinerary includes four and a half weeks in California with a new through Pullman compartment car on the special train from Jersey City to San Francisco. Applications for space and itineraries are available at 1196 Broadway, New York, or Avon 411, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
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California
East
Golden Gate
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Pullman Company
Jersey City
San Francisco
Broadway
Avon
Broad Street
Fairy theatre souvenir offered with Sunday Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer announces a Sunday March 1 souvenir promotion featuring a five times larger theatre toy set with standalone movable figures and costume changes for Cinderella and future plays. A complete cast of characters and a magazine insert accompany the prize, with orders available through the Inquirer office for twenty five cents if not secured next Sunday.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
the Inquirer
Blue Beard
Inquirer
Farm Journal support for local merchants and coop buying
The Farm Journal urges backing local country stores and home industries to prevent farmers from being pushed to cities. It promotes fair play, cooperation, and mutual advantage through local merchants, and pledges to club Farm Journal with the Proc RESS at $1.10 for 1896 subscribers and those paying arrears.
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Farm Journal
Unclaimed Letters and Editorial Tidbits from Indiana Pa
A dated note lists unclaimed letters in Indiana Pennsylvania for February 25, 1896 including Serome Cameron John C Coy Daniel N Dick and Robert Wallace with caller directions to mention advertised status. An editorial aside urges patience with dues and praises publishers for necessary duns. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad copy promotes appetite support and nourishment.
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Indiana
Serome Cameron
John C. Coy
Daniel N. Dick
Robert Wallace
J. N. Lanauam
P. M
Land Clearing Bid From Whitetown Resident
Mr Archibald Nichol of Whitetown Ship seeks a responsible party to clear 14 acres of land. The notice requests bids or proposals for clearing work to be completed by an agreed date and under specified terms.
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Archibald Nichol
Whitetown
Ship
Farm Sale Notice Near Shelocta in Armstrong Township
Executor of the late G W Kelly offers privately a 130 acre Armstrong county farm near Shelocta with modern barns and outbuildings. Land is tillable and in good condition. inquire J M Walker executor at Shelocta Patheon for details.
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G. W. Kelly
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
J. M. Walker
Patheon
Public sales announced for farm near Parkwood and Shaffer estate
Public sale set for February 27 1896 at W F Metzgar farm one mile north of Parkwood Armstrong county featuring head horses cattle wagon carriage reaper and farming implements with hay potatoes and household items. Terms cash under five dollars otherwise credit one year with security six percent discount for cash purchases over five dollars. Executors Jacob y and Cal George announce a second sale March 6 1896 at the Court House for the Shaffer estate a 110 acre White township farm with house barn tenant house outbuildings two orchards coal underground water access and ample fruit. A $100 down payment required with remaining payments arranged.
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W. F. Metzgar
Parkwood
Armstrong County
Champion Road
W. EF. Merzvaar
J. Cal. George
Aue
White Township
George W. Shaffer
Court House
Jacoby
Nineveh summer school opens in Seward April 14 1896
The Nineveh summer school at Seward post office begins Tuesday April 14 1896 under Prof W L Davis with departments and tuition ranging from 2 50 for Primary to 7 50 for advanced. The principal and assistants offer full instruction and invite prospective students and teachers to write for details. Col John Hay will contribute to McClures Magazine for March on Ellsworth the Ellsworth Zoaves victim. George Risinger markets tobacco and cigars on Sixth Street.
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Nineveh
Seward Post Office
W. L. Davis
John Hay
Lincoln
McClure
March
Ellsworth
Ellsworth Zoaves
Alexandria
Col. Hay
Lands in Indiana County Pennsylv three parcels seized in 1896
Executions list multiple tracts in White and Cherryhill townships Indiana County. Descriptions cover 96 acres with a frame house and outbuildings, 40 acres of timber land underlaid with coal, and 50 acres timber land coal. Properties are tied to defendants A W Coy Albert Coy and heirs of John Faith and John Groft, plus Margaret Neeler and Lowry Cameron actions.
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White Township
Indiana County
State of
Pennsylvania
G McHenry
John Faith
John Groft
Margaret Neeler
A. W. Coy
Albert. Coy
Cherryhill Township
County
Indiana
J M Guthrie
George Wike
DM Fyock
Landa
Shrimp Cressley
Pine
George Huffman
William Rhodes
Albert Coy
George Rhodes
Lowry Cameron
Margaret Coy
Elkin
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Arkansas
Dareeys
Wichita Falls
Terciel
Langford Stet
Arkaiasas
Sia Pevernis
Missisippi
Ide
Mr. Steorge
Kane
Ida Page
Blairsville
Iuanes Elderson O
Peiataas G. Teast
Ali Graut
Cimad
Deere
Homer City
Enitua Carnal
Montgomery
Lizzie McMaster Montgomery
Caruthers Teensee
Allegheny Ewe
Skinner
Clara M. Gibsone
Pennsylvania Railroad
Duns
Hood
the Market Report
W. M. Cunningham
Wilson, Rowe
Timothy
Wigin Creamery
Ohio
Fancy Creamery
Ohios
Wisconsin
Pirttsbunrg
Chicago
Sae
George Risinger
F. New Bery & Sons
King Edwardst
London
Pores Duo & Coxm. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
U.S. A
Sheriff’s Sales
Daniel Hill
White
JH Hill
WB Hill
Desgrees
JM Brown
J A Patterson
Daniel Fritz
Levi Fritz
Dan’ Fritz
Center Township
Jackson Snyder
Dixon Snyder
Jas. Dodson
McDonald Heirs
Scott Aluimus
William Peddicord
James Peddicord
David Snyder
Simeon Truby
Dore
WM. E. Stewart
Jacob H Peterson
Thomas Ray
William Martin
G W McHenry
Yellow Creek
F Cameron
R. H. Johnston
Sarah Johnston
Banks Township
H & G Prothero
John Sharp
David Graham
James Radclift
William A Smith
R D Scott
Alexander H. Mitchell
Sallie E. Mitchell
Indiana Borough
County of
Clara M Books
Jacob A Hile
A S Campbell
James Campbell
Levin
A. W. Nealor
D. C. Mack
Sheriff's Office
J. A. Agey
M. Cunninghais
10Th Sts
Third Ward
Apple
Optician
Clark & McGuaghey
Prothonotary Office
Harry W. Wilson
Thomas Sutton
S. W. Guthrie
D. W. Simpson
J. A. Johnston
Elder Peelor
C. Thompson
James S. Blair
Adm
R. U
Buterbaugh
E. L. Buterbaugh
W. R. Smith
J. M. Hine
Annie Steen
J. N. Steen
S. R. Earhart
Gailey
Ethel Sifried
M. Brown & Bro
P. C. Muth
Christopher Sw Oserl
J. A. Cammy
John A. McFeaters
J. M. Guthrie
Scott Altimus
Wm. McCurdy
John W. McCurdy
James S. Black
James Moore
Harry Pits
Court of Common of
R. W. Wehrle
Hotel Naugle
White & Sanford
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