Balloon voyage ends in London asylum misadventure
The account recalls Colonel A Noel Blakeman narrating a balloon ascent above London that ended with him jumping out to avoid a perilous descent. He wandered to a village and later learned his carriage had transported him to an insane asylum, mistaken by staff for a runaway patient from an asylum. The episode closes with his reunion and explanation at his lodgings.
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Ballgau
A. Noel Blakeman
Lonya
Lasems
London
Awice Aeronaut
Zde
Nderneath
Scheenchor
Mr. Blakeman
Washington Post
Realized His Own Madness and marriage folly
A distressed young wife sobs that her husband refuses to hire a second maid for their dog, recalling how suitors were eager to marry her years ago. The husband, self-assured, concedes friends predicted the match but says he did not see it until after marriage. Kansas City Star.
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Kansas City Star
Abigail Adams Letter on Vice President Function and Winter Plans
Abigail Adams writes from Philadelphia on December 6 1797 about notes regarding provisions and a dairy room addition while winter tightens, delays cheese, and Congress begins business. She mocks the vice president's labors and laments clergy hesitation over a fasting day as shops stay open and city life continues. She signs off with affection to the letter’s recipient and Mrs Tufts.
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Abigail Adams
Philadelphia
Congress
Y. P
Washington
United States
N. England
British Tourist Ends Up With Bounty on Train Ride
A British traveler aboard a U.S. train receives oranges, chocolates, a cigar and a comic, then a net of small gifts. The boy expects tips and explains the generosity stems from the system. The tourist plans to critique American travel but instead mentions train robberies back home.
Vitality of Hebrews and race longevity
A Boston Globe reprint argues Hebrew longevity surpasses other races, predicting growing numbers as population estimates rely on vitality. It notes sanitary religious practices or native vigor may drive this, but cautions that social progress could erode race distinctions over time.
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Boston Globe
Indian Herb Rheumatism Cure in Millwood Lady Testimony
MilEwoon Pa October 10 1898 Mrs James Anderson Indiana Pa Home remedy claim from Frances Campbell praising Indian Herbs for rheumatism after three months of use. She says relief enables daily chores with little pain, noting long struggle with many medicines before finding relief.
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Millwood
Anderson
MilEwoon
James Anderson
Indiana PA
Gir
Frances Campbell
School Board Meeting Notices Across Several Townships
The West Lebanon Independent district and multiple boroughs announce school board meetings in July 1901 to elect teachers for the coming term. Wages range from 20 to 45 dollars monthly, with bids for painting and fuel. Meetings occur in public schoolhouses at designated dates and times, with several presidents and secretaries named.
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School Board of
West Lebanon
Cherrytree Borough
J. G. Sechler
Smicksburg Borough
D. L. Fetters
D. D. Good
Armagh
A. Campbell
Green Township
Cockport
A. J. Lydick
H. L. McCullough
Georgeville
T.H. Frantz
T. C. Kerr
Rayne Township
Kellysburg
Tme
W. B. Wyncgoop
Ws. Weiss
North Bound
Io Wa
Ve & Mo
Pittsberg P.& Ww
Butler. R
West Mos
Nana
Dayton
Punxeytown
Big Run
Nxsutawney Lyam
M. Jonction
Falls Cree
Brockwayville
Ridgway
Johnsonbon
Mt. Jowett
Serene
Ewton Ne
Ee Asavennernne
Ree &. IE. Y. TO. D Do
A.m. Rochester
Atasyenan Tas Ba Am. P.m. P.m. P.m
Falls Creek
Rochester
A.m
A.m. DR
Nosyeresernnon
Annayeess
Jerenny
Newton
Nonin Mt. Jewett
Johnsonburg
Sererese
Falla Creek
Au DuBois
RSM
M. Junctio
Punxsutayney
Punxanotawney
Echo A
Weat
Craigsville Butler
Altegh
Pitteburgy
Dm.p
It's No Trouble to Hang Good Wall Paper
A local ad promotes wallpaper with varieties from 8c to 30b per double roll. The seller urges customers to compare prices and save money, inviting a call before purchasing.
Geo W Gilbert Real Estate Dealer Active in Indiana Market
Geo W Gilbert, a leading Indiana real estate dealer, conducts buy sell and exchange transactions and collects rents monthly in advance, promoting a steady property management approach with prominent local presence.
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Indiana
Notary Public Promises Careful Atten tion to Legal Deeds
A Indiana notary advertises meticulous assistance for protesting probating and acknowledging deeds with special focus on pension papers. It claims to have the sole collection agency in Indiana that does not add costs.
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Indiana
Duncan and Jones Mortgage Marked Satisfied Petition
F Elkin attorney files petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana county docket No 4 September Term 1901 to Michael Campbell and Charles Campbell executors and heirs to mark a mortgage as satisfied.
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F. Elkin
David C. Duncan
Ambrose Jones
Court OF Common Pleas OF
Indiana County
Michael Campbell
Charles Campbell
David @ Duncan
Conemsugh Township
Hugh McKallip
A. D
Harry White
Aos
W. R. Calhoun
Indiana
Borough of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
William Wine
R W. Allison
B. B Tiffany and Smith
Court OF Common Pleas
Joseph Livingston
Johnston Palmer
Burrell Township
Thomas S. Maple
Pittsburg
State of Pennsylvania
W.R. Calhoun
Indiatson
Greenville
Dixonville
McCullough
Goo
Senate Power
John D- Garman
Uniontown
Pit Beringer
Jerry Keith
Grip
Templeton
Martintown
Allegheny Valley Passenger Train Timetable
Timetable of passenger trains published by Allegheny Valley Railway for Sunday November 19 with listed departures and times though the page text is garbled showing multiple fragments and unclear entries for morning and afternoon hours. The readable items reference Sam and Bam Dam with scattered times and routes but lack coherent schedules or destinations.
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Allegheny Valley Railway
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John Adams
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H. M. Elliott
Griffith's Wall Paper and China Store
Sixth Street
OppthefJail, Indiana, PA
Geo. W. Gilbert
Farmers’ Bank
D. E Thompson
Sherif
Sheriff's Office
Joan H. Preece
Orphans Court Sale
J. M. Carnahan
Orphans’ Court
Canter Township
Center
Dogwood
James George
Samuel Griffith
Henry Crissian
Henry Criseman
David Calhoun
James McComb
Jand
Thos. C. Davis
Johnston Davia
A. W. Carnahan
James N. Stewart
Telford & Stewart, Attorneys
John A. Findley
Eliza Boyle
Elizabeth Allyn
Elizabeth Boyle
Allyn
Sarah Brooks
Sara Boyle
Brooks
Mary Wilson
E. H. Wilson
Sarah Boyle
KE. H Wilson
L D. E. Thompson
Lydick’s Grocery
Josiah Lydick
Philadelphia Street
J.T
Bouchue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Indi- Indianana
Ans
Acc
Lye
Graceton
Bugh
Black Lick
Smith
Blatreville
Cokeville
Pitteburg
Boardsville
Altoona
Prssaige
Blaireville
Thos
Corry Express
Kiski Junction
Kittanning
Corry
Pittab
Clearfield Division
Ordant
Angers
Signal
Punasutawney
Allegheny A & W. Railway
Buffalo
Edward C. Lapey
N.Y
Hegheny
Southern
Oil City
Pitsburg
Titusville Express
Titus
Leayi
Junction
Kiski Junceti Artives
Zemlenton Accom
Kiski Junctis
Yemlenton
Kiski
Niagara
Chas
Price
Jas P. Anderson
Bam Dam
Levi Miller
Garfield
Wheatfield Township
Harry E. Miller
Bolivar
John T. Stachul
Elizabeth McEwen
South Mahoning Tnp
Tagiana County
Chas, M McHwen
Fansie Robinson
Ephraim Robinson
Huffy, Pa
Sisteraville
West Va
Ige
Passeng
Brad
Paints
J. N. Banks
Davis A. Palmer
Sheriff’s Office
W. A. Green
Athesee
East Bound
Roldsville
DuBois
Curwensville
Curwenaville
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