Witness to the Deed
An abused maid recounts years of servitude with Dyson on Holborn road. After enduring coercion and a staged poisoning plot, she witnesses his murder of his wife by strangulation, his attempt on her life, and a staged death claim. Dyson marries the widow, sails for America, and dodges justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainsboro Road
Margate Street
Dyson
Isa
Joose
Holborn
Hhis
Dysons
Wwe
Aigatory
America
House of Peculiar Design in Rushton Northants
The United Kingdom’s most peculiar house stands at Rushton Northamptonshire. A tri angular structure symbolizing the Trinity, it features three stories with three windows per side, trefoil shapes, triangular panes, three goblas, and a central three sided chimney crowned by a triangular pyramid. Three Latin inscriptions adorn the walls, and the door bears three words meaning There are three that bear record. Inside the three floors hold nine three sided rooms with walls 83 ft 4 1n long, exactly 33 1 3 ft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Rushton
Northamptonshire
Hoarding Gold and Old Oil Checks Record
The Wall Street Journal reports a large oil company head saying thousands of checks issued since 1891 remain uncashed. Oil producers prefer holding the company's IOUs over cash, trusting the company will pay later. The executive notes this as a record challenge in keeping balance sheets tidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Sam
Ibsen as Seen by Madame de Heger Mann Lindencrone
A Harper's Magazine letter recounts meeting Ibsen at a Swedish kingly supper. The narrative paints his lionlike appearance and sharp satirical smile, but notes his sulky quiet and dislike of music, calling him a “wet blanket” during salon afternoons with Roas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibsen
Madame de Hegermann-Lindencrone
Harper’s Magazine
Sweden
Roas
Barbed Wire in War and Its Soldier Utility
A Wonder Book of Soldiers notes barbed wire as a pivotal modern invention for armies. It asserts wire barriers defend posts, trenches, and camps on marches, appearing invisible by day and unpredictable at night, with tin can alarms marking intrusions and sealing a soldier’s fate if entangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder Book of Soldiers
Discovery of superconductors at near absolute zero
Professor Kamorlingh-Onnes of Leyden reports that certain metals lose all electrical resistance at very low temperatures, becoming superconductors. Tin and lead wires do not heat under high currents, but the effect vanishes if the critical temperature is raised slightly, returning to normal conductivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamorlingh-Onnes
Leyden Tea
Fish Chowder Feud Aboard the Trawler Turns to Challenge
In a galley quarrel over fish chowder Evie Bishop and Tom Dennie clash, trading insults and a scalding coffee pot. The captain breaks up the scuffle, but the pair agree to settle their feud ashore in a man-to-man fight for a dinner bet at Cotter’s in Dock Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dennie
Dvie Bishop
Tom
Evie
Evie Bishop
Byre
Tom Dennis
Bishop
Cotter’s
Dock Square
Orphans' Court Sale in Armagh Borough Pennsylvan ia
Cunningham Fisher Banks announces public sale by order of the Orphans' Court in Armagh Borough Midlvania on February 5, 1915 at 10 am. Three lots of ground with outbuildings and a frame house, bounded by Main Street Henry Sexter and a tow path entered upon by J. Walterson as administrator, terms cash on confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borogh
Armagh
Midbina
Math Street
Borough of
Henry Sexter
A. Campbell
W. 8. Clark
Master’s Sale in Indian County Pennsylvania 1915
Notice of special sale of real estate in Indian County under a master’s order. Property formerly of George Wilke and others, now of Cherry Hill Co., to be sold at public auction with described bounds and conditions. Sale to satisfy debts. terms: $100 down on knockdown and balance upon confirmation. Sale conducted by Master Ton M. Leesley. Also a separate public notice about a bill to repeal an 1869 hawking act affecting Indian County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedinnn
J. Watehmon
J. Rate Sutton
Comte
Pada
Pennsylvia
George Wike
A. Mahe
George Wilke
Mira
Peter Myers
Daniel Thiele
Sid Fine
Tahoe
Hind
George Wika
Pleasant Wike
Artal
Devite
Tadlinn
Ton M. Leeely
Tal
Pennsylvania
Indi
Executors Notice for Willian F W Robinson Estate
James W Mack attorney announces letters testamentary on the estate of Willian F W Robinson late of Burrell Township deceased. Creditors must present claims to the undersigned for settlement and others owing debts should make prompt payment. Mary A Robinson, Executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Mack
Willian
FW. Robinson
Burrell Township
Mary A, Robinson
Pxcentrix
Indiana County Pennsylvania Sheriff's Sale Notice
Public sale of two lots in Lowry and Wleming addition of Indiana Pennsylvania described as plot No.14 No.1 and No.2, bounded by Virgin alley Seventh street Penn alley and lot boundaries. W.S. Neff and Abbie Neff mortgagees. Auction terms require 100 dollars cash down and full payment on bid, with costs. Sheriff reserves right to withdraw unsold property. Auction date March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renal Estate
Towlt
W.S. Nee
Abbie Neve
Lowry
Wleming
Indiana
Tndlana
Pennsylvanis
Plu
Tndlanna County
Virgin Alley
Seventh Street
Penn Alley
Neff
J. Ft. Ore
Julia A. Orr
Pennaver
Penn Ailey
Abbie Neff
Mortengar
J. G. Orr
Fulin A. Orr
Adit
Teensards
Lev
Sheri
Sheriff's Offices
Indiunk
Tom
The Arrow Motor Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of intent to form The Arrow Motor Company under Pennsylvania law to operate repair shop parts and automobile sales. Applicants include G. T. Moore M. C. Watson J. Paul WIlson J. W. Watson and A. M. Shaffer with attorney James W. Mack. January 6, 9b. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Value claims and debts to estate of Susan Chowsen. Baruchols Notice. Executors HACOUW BAINES JAN BARI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Pennsylvania
G. T. Moore
C. Watson
J. Paul Wildowson
J. W. Watson
A. M. Shaffer
Arrow Motor Company
Cie
Watson & Watson, Solleharn
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Britain
Oj Company
Uncle Sam
Wieder
Cunningham, Fisher & Banks
Biddl Raman
Hm. Walker Smith
Altater
Mrekllok
Dany Tanuary
Sheriff’s Sale
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
Tadinad
Raei
Way & Hughes
D. A. Palmer
J. J. Welch
Houser
Wd. Burns
Boarts && Karry Flickinge
J. Iutladge
Coalmar
H. I. McCullous Chas
L. Bence
Indiana Blacklick
Plumville
Daytookere Point
Creekside
Clty Livermore i Campbell
Dixonville
Geo. H. Lum Dubois
Actornty
Nopich
Susan Chowsen
Whentfietd
Dueving
Nak
William Got EN
Teluckilek Reo 2
Damniany
Yale
Tex N
Mitchell
Ponuxautowney
Barcuvohls
Barnett
Tuite
Canoe Township
Jiaying
Che
Hacouw Baines
Jan Bari
Jonmeuty
Guiningham
Minder & Banks
Atorneys
Jane Youngs
Life of
Lily
Ganeara
Mike
Vwarrison Kauleman
Fudluu
Tou
R. W. Wehrle & Go
Jewelers & Opticians
Indiana, Pa
Shuasong
Hetrick, Wilson & CO
Henry H. Steving
Henry H. Steving & Son
M. Edith Steving
Ladies & Children
Automobile Service
Philadelphia St
Rossmoyne Flouring Mill
WH. Prantz
Delbert G, Frantz
Geo. D. Leydic
North Sixth St
N. Sixth Street
Johnston’s
Dakar
Aramda
Stover
Jude
Peterson & Company
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