A Fortune in a Lost Grave in Maine Woods
A Maine tale recounts Jacques Dupont and a buried hoard near the Aroostook river. Diamonds, gold, and pelts supposedly hidden with a girl form a legend told by loggers and campers for generations. Harper reportedly found stones in 1885 and perished in 1889, while others pursued the treasure in ensuing decades.
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Maine
Howiun
Banour
Dupont
Jerry Harper
New Branswick
Harper
Aroostook River
Aroostook Falls
Long Bridge
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad From Dr Kilmer Co
Urine testing guidance suggests kidney trouble and Swamp Root claims to relieve back pain, urinary issues, and bladder ailments. Advertises sample bottle and pamphlet, price 50 cents to $1, mailed free with three stamps, address Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
A Good Home Near the Depot for Sale
A well finished house with attic and cellar, good water and sewerage, three fruitful lots with apple, peach, pear, plum, cherry trees and grape vines. Maple shade trees protect the eastern and northern sides. outbuildings and well cultivated ground. Sold on reasonable terms by Jounx McGaucHEY, Real Estate Agent.
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Jounx McGauchey
Wonders of Science promise cure for consumption
A New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for consumption and bronchial diseases. He claims cures worldwide, invites readers of the Indiana Progress to write for samples, and touts related premiums and products. Advertising notes include watches for subscriptions, Scurvine skin purifying soap, and No To Bac tobacco cure with local Indiana Pa vendors listed.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Indiana Progress
Science Daily
M. D
Pine Street
Indiana
J. B. Hinds
R. M. Morris
Fred Selig
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Elmer W. Allison & Co
Death of Nashville giant Josiah Walker known as Si
Josiah Walker, nicknamed Si, a nearly seven foot tall, strong local figure in Nashville, died at 37 after a sudden illness. He supported a wife and five children through hard work, and his funeral drew a large crowd due to his notable physique and local fame.
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Jacques Dupont
Paris
Quebec
Ib Rison
Iteral Wolfe
Iver
Lucy
Indiana County
Josiah Walker
Nashville
Walker
Mystic Care promises rapid rheumatism relief
Umatism cured in a day. Mystic Care for rheumatism and neuralgia radically cures in one to three days. First dose benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Hildebrand and Hetrick Bros. Indiana Pa. The Covode summer school expects large enrollment with 35 already secured. Instructor G. H. Henry, a noted county trainer and former Indiana Normal student. Term opens Monday April 11. If undecided where to attend, go to Corade.
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T. E. Hildebrand
Hetrick Bros
Indiana
Covode
G. H. Henry
Tracners
Indiana Normal
Corade
Judge Andrews Declines Poor Writing Contest
A Minneapolis elevator firm lawyer sent draft instructions to Judge Andrews during the Great Western elevator case. The judge, reading the scribbles, solemnly told the lawyer he preferred not to have him here, quipping that he loses the “poorest writer” distinction to the attorney.
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Watertown
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Jacones Duursit
Diamandis
Roostock
Canada
Boston
Tremont Street
Maier
Grand Fails
Grand Falls
France
Urper
Monds
Houston
Masardis
Nolx Ty
Hoper
Science
Country Boys
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Weekly Commercial Gazette
Commercial Gazette Ofice
E. Detehon
W. D. Lars
Grant Township
Beath
W. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Congress
Doctor Fierce
James Considine
Patsy, Crawford Co
Evode
United States
Tat Turners
Philadelphia
J. E. Burkey
National Hotel
Washington, D C
Daugherty Bros
L. Stewart
Stewart & Clark
Yangs
Tndiana
Farmers’ Bank
Beit
Ewing, Per & Ewing
Indiana, Pa
Blairsville
Jonn P. Elkin
OHN
Clark
George W. Hood
Philadelphia Street
Hetrick
Jour WN. Banks
Tjanda
Ramuel Cunningham
John 8
Fisher, Cussingham & Fisher
APLAW
Tisnds
S. J. Telford
MM. Maan
Telford & Mahan
ATLAW
Jack Buiding
J. KR. Stumpf& Son
J N. Langham
Bidisna
Farmers Bank Building
M.C. Watson
Bank Keener
Yyatson & Keener
Attorneys-At-Law
Harry White
Hotels
Clawson House
W. A. Clawson
Glen Campbell
Cuanr
Pxemsna
J. W. Cuznenis
Ina MyEus
Cain
L. Caln
R. D. Scott
Lewis House
Wortman
Water
Fifth Streets
L. Erhard
Grant
Clark House
Cherrytree
Calla
Janoz
Buterbaug
Nixon Building
Sixth Street
McPhail Pianos
Kingsburg Pianos
Packard Organs
Chicago Cottage Organs
Atalanta Bi
Dreestaeeicycles
County
Pattee
Work & Young
Bez
sSon
Court Hobie
Garret
Co NZ Braos
the Busy Millers
Rossmoyne, Pa
Apple
Harry JK. Apple
A. H. Apple
Dec
Philadelphia St
Catarr Bet Sussects
Agdew
Rav
D. Bochnor
Tron
Stone
Hamilton
Penn’a
W. Rink
Hetrick Building
Court House
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