A Battery Narrative From Spotsylvania May 1864
An Oak Park resident recalls a harrowing May 12 1864 action near Spotsylvania Court House during the Civil War. He describes a coastal of shells, a shattered cannon crew, improvised defense, and the intense close combat with Confederate forces, highlighting the role of the Second Michigan Infantry and the loss of artillery and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spottsyl
Vania Court House
Appomattox
F. M. Ellis
Oak Park
Chicago
Second Michigan Infantry
Uonthaomte
Michigan
Thaft
Germans Move to Scrap The German Salute In Public Life
A cable report to the New York American describes German efforts to end the German salute as part of urban reform. It notes elaborate hat motions, the polite etiquette of tipping hats to ladies in public, and contrasts with Anglo-Saxon customs and American expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Lottery Dreams and Bills Drive Up Parlor Luxury
A couple argues over a lottery ticket and growing debts as Mrs Leslie dreams of luxuries while bills mount. The wife’s hopes for future riches clash with the husband’s fear of insolvency, until a wedding announcement shifts the room’s mood and the belief that luck may finally arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Laesita
Belinda
Pan
Mrs. Leslie
Mr. Leslie
Bil Thored
Archduke Ferdinand Charles Louis in exile love tale
An exiled Archduke renounces titles and now lives as Ferdinand Berg near Lake Lugano. He married morganatically without imperial consent, provoking scandal. His brother and duchess pursued other liaisons while a pardon from Emperor Francis Joseph remains uncertain. Madame Schrab is central to the复 story as efforts to grant clemency continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archduke Ferdinand Charles Louis of
Austria
Gotha
M. Ferdinand Berg
Lake Lugano
Hapsbourg
Hohenberg
Madame Schrab
Francis Joseph
Ferdinand Berg
Rosa Czuber
Archduke
Prague
Dr. Czuber
Archdocherase
Yearround strawberry plant from Alberta imported to Oregon
Edward Dixon of Forest Grove Oregon introduced a strawberry plant from Alberta last spring that bears fruit every month. The berries are white when ripe, smaller than Oregon varieties, with pineapple-like flavor. Blossoms and fruit appear weekly and the best bearing period runs from August to year end.
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Alberta
Edward Dixon
Forest Grove
Ore
Oregon
New York World
Remarkable Horses Endure in Cadiz Climate and Diet
In Jerez de la Frontera Spain animals gain exceptional toughness in two generations. Climate helps but mainly feeding on a wild clover called gulla found only in Cadiz. Gulla is praised as the finest food for horses, growing three to four feet tall in chalky clay soils, thriving wild in vineyards where Jerez wine is produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuila
Jerez de la Frontera
Spain
Jerez
Difference of Decree in New Orleans Picayana
A humorous exchange attributed to Deacon Philander of Osborne explains the difference between probate and district judges. He quips that telling a probate judge you can't live without her contrasts with telling a district judge you can't be with her, highlighting their distinct roles.
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Philander
Osborne
Orlean Picayana
Notice of private sale of J T Hurd estate lands in Indiana County
The Savings & Trust Company of Indiana PA as guardian to J T Hurd and A L Hurd to petition Orphans Court of Indiana County on April 15 1612 for leave to sell two tracts of land adjoining Mahoning Creek in Pennsylvania for 500 dollars to Wells with reservations for a water line and alley easements. The description covers a one acre tract and a second 101 ¼ perches with detailed metes and bounds including creeks and roads. Guardians named as M Miia Iurd and J T Ward heirs and the widow M. Miia Iurd referenced.
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Elge A. m
Bavings & Trust Company of
Indiana
Lennaylvaniat
John T. Hurd
Grace Hurd
Lee Hurd
Mary R Hurd
Helen Marieard
J. T. Hurd
A. T L.ord
Dee Turd
Aaid
J.T. Ward
Devenned
M. Miia Iurd
J. T. Turd
Wii
Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County
M. Wells
Altatte
Cihoe
Padhiyn
Pennsylvania
Rees
Attle Mattonning Creek
Sid Puble Road
Perth
Bald Alley
Mahoning Creek
Said
J.T. Hurd
Public Road
J. T
Mahoning Creel
Howard M. Wella
the Savings & Trust Company OF
Indiana, PA
Guardian
A. L. Hurd
Brughyalley Township
Pennsylvaa
George Plotzer
John M. Mockworth
William Findley
John NM
Mack
David Overdorf
Christian I. Miller
Catharine Miller
Deeda
John M. Mack
David Overdorff
John A. Findley
Emily Windley
Notice of Private Sale in Indiana County
Clarence E. Kunkle guardian of minor Sarah Emma Lytle seeks court approval for a private sale of an undivided interest in 380.3 acres in Washington township Indiana County Pennsylvania. A $21,000 offer from D I Rinn for the entire tract is stated as fair and best for the minor subject to widow’s life interest. Objections must be filed before April 15, 1012.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Kunkle
Sarah Emma Lytle
J. C. Kunkle
Washington,township
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
Washington Township
Pennsylvania
James Brewer
Alexander Cochran
J. St. Spence
J. A. Stuchell
M. H. Church
Margaret Lydick
Simon Wlaher
Harry Msher
Elmer Cummins
C. M. McHenry
Clarench
Kunkui
Guardian
Private Timber Sale Notice in Indiana County
The Savings and Trust Company of Indiana Pennsylvania administrator announces a private sale of timber from a tract in Young Township Todiana County. The sale price is 1150 dollars and excludes three acres and scattered trees in cleared fields. Sale date is Monday April 15 1912 at 8 am before the Orphans Court.
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Orphans
Indiana County
Penna
Savings and Trust Co. of
Indiana
Armhurst
Young Township
Todiana County
TF. Harbison
W. A. Anderson
Stewart
Harry Cooper
John R
D. M. Caldwell
the Savings and Trust Company
RK'S NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY AND ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
The document consolidates bankruptcy proceedings for Marry Pranklin Schrader of Indiana County Pennsylvania seeking discharge under the 1898 Act, with court date set in Pittsburgh on April 20 at 10 a.m. Also listed are administrator and executor notices for estates in Indiana County including George C Dickle Wilken Mylston and George W Bigler, with claims and debt settlements due.
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District Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Pranklin Schrader
Indiana County
William T. Lindsay
Clark
Leuters
Wilken Mylston
Indiana
Iid
Chtaate Ara
D. I. Ralston
Sale Confirmation and Deed Delivery Terms
The sale will confirm, and the deed delivered, with the balance due in one year plus lawful interest from confirmation. Payment secured by bond and mortgage on the conveyed premises. Sale to be conducted by Oliver O. Overdorff, administrator, by order of the Court. Clerk J Blair Suplon, March 18, 1012.
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Oliver 8
Overdorff
J. Blair Suplon
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Lil
Spottsylvania
Bean Fly
Cvat
Vooda
Michigan Infantry
Ferdinand Charles Louis of
Savaria
Rosa Cruber
Weeler & West
George C. Dickle
Co. J. DI . Vandererift
Margarhny Dickie
Frantlin Ave
Vandergrift, Pa
Thomas M. Watt
Thomas T. Watt
Armatrong Tower Up
Marshall Bull Ing
Tudlana
William N. Tiggett
George W. Bigler
West Wheatfield Township
Bavini
THO Bavings & Trust Company OF Indiana
FAA
Tadiang
We’ Polars
David Cyerponef
Orbana Court
Harry W. Barkart
Franklin Qeesey
Cherryhill
County
Rollins
J. M. Bartlebaugh
Landa
M. A. Pattison
Nelson Fyock
Harry W. Marhart
Plum Creek
Ball Achool House
Willet
M. Pleming
Board of Supervisory
M. Fleming
Secy
Board of Superviaora
Creekulde
T'N
D. No
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Rossiter
Ju Lodisna County
William . Smith
Tlarrinburg
Bereny
Act of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvvania
Johy J. Bley Haw
Commonwealth
Ivelin
Jodiana County
Cotuuiatthorst Buulsg
Harcldburg
B. B, McConnaughey
West
Homer
Homer City
West Homer Land Co., Nx, Eenident
United Oal Company
United Coal Company
Welte
C. M. Kennedy J. S. & W. S. Kuhn, Inc
Bank For Savings Building
Feisbersh
CAGO
Hiladelphia
Osron Ee
Thin Mill
Rossmoyne Flouring Mills
Frantz Brothers, Proprietors
Rossmoyne
Joe McCreight
Philadelphia St
Wallace Dry Goods Co
Bixth Street
Court House
Averly Cuts
Cutry
Waverly Gasoline
Menre
Radi Pd
Uae
eGo Aber
Af Wacerty
Aute Gil
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