Widow Sample and Uncle Abner plot romance in distress tale
A rural tale shows Widow Sample and widower Uncle Abner grappling with loneliness and marriage. A tramp in distress tests their nerves as Widow Sample yields to compassion, sparking a comic final twist. Copyright 1912. Also included are constitutional amendments proposing a fifty million dollar highway bond issue for Pennsylvania.
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Sample
Abner Gates
Abner
Tyre Allus
Uwnedle Abner
Willie
Agner
Associated Literary Press
Japanese Royal Oxen Draw Mikado Funeral Car
A historical note on black oxen used to pull the late Mikado’s funeral carriage. It contrasts them with cream colored horses reserved for the royal family, recounting Napoleon seizing cream-colored royal horses during Hanover occupation and the Parisian nickname for the horses. George II reportedly ceased using other horses after the incident.
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Japan
Mikado
Hanover
Paris
George II
London
Penalties for Pedestrians Warning by Vienna Police
Vienna police publish a notice blaming pedestrians for street accidents. Crossing the road should be direct and along the shortest path. Those walking lengthwise may be reprimanded and face fines from 18 6d to £8 for noncompliance, according to the Dundee Advertiser.
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Vienna
Pennsylvania Amends Constitution to allow labor regulation laws
Joint resolution proposes amending Article Three Section Seven to permit local or special laws regulating labor and related affairs. It outlines existing prohibitions on local laws and drafts a revised text to restrict special legislation while preserving authority over roads, cemeteries, elections, divorce, and other governance areas.
State legislative note on municipal and corporate powers
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 2 outlines the scope of acts involving county lines, townships and school districts, voting locations, divorce grants, corporate charters, taxation and exemptions, labor laws, and special privileges. It emphasizes limits on General Assembly power and jurisdiction of courts. Robert McAfee, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Ives
Bohuu
Ghancery
Minora
General Assembly
Robert McAfhe
The
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania concurrent resolution on constitutional amendment text
A concurrent resolution proposes to amend section three of article eight of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It would set election timing for judges and local officers, specify odd year terms, and retain certain old provisions while authorizing a different election day by law with House consent.
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Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Senate
General Assembly
Joint Resolution Four Proposed Amendment to Pennsylvania Taxation
Joint Resolution No. Four proposes amending Article Nine Section 1 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It would require uniform taxes within the taxing authority's territorial limits while allowing graded or progressive taxes. The General Assembly could exempt public property used for public purposes religious worship burial places not for private profit and institutions of purely public charity. Copy by Robert McAfee.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Senate
Commonwealth of Pennsylvanian General Assembly
General Assembly
Robert McAfee
The
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of ‘Pennsylvania
Pennaylygala
Robert McAfer
Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution
A legislative measure proposes amending the Constitution of Fayetteville. The text references reserved rights and sections, with a focus on fiscal or governance provisions. The document appears to be an OCR fragment containing political process language.
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Bomats
Philadelphia style waterworks debt amendment proposed
Commonwealth General Assembly considers a constitutional amendment authorizing counties outside Philadelphia to incur waterworks and underground transit debt if revenue covers interest and sinking funds for five years. It permits up to seven percent of assessed valuation, with a three fifths approval at a public election, and delays taxation until operation begins. A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 5 is included.
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Philadelphia
Fennaylvanin
Pennsylvania
Robert McAfhe
Notice of Private Sale of Coal in Indiana County
The Savings and Trust Company of Indiana Pa guardians of Richard Butler and William Butler seek court approval to privately sell all coal and mining rights on a tract in East Wheatfield Township to Operators Coal Mining Co at 36.70 per acre totaling 7000.81, subject to dower rights of Eadie J. Butler. The description covers a 301.00 acre tract with rights to ingress and railroads for mining, with no liability for damages to surrounding rock or surface structures, set for October 20, 1910 at 10 AM in Indiana County Orphans Court.
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Savings and Trust Company of
Indiana
William
Pierce Butler
Richard AL. Butler
Richard Butler
East
Wheatfield Township
Orphans' Court
Indiana County
Monay
Indiana Co
Oal Mining Company
Eadie J. Butler
Hast Wheatfeld
Pennsylvania
I. T. Southwell
C. Grambling
G. W. Butler
Charles Dick
Wm. Bennett
A. V. Barker
C. Braughter
A. C. Southwell
Beira
Orchard Butler
Coal Mining Co
Cunningham & Fisher
Private sale sought for minor heirs land in Banks township
Carl Kniet, guardian of Harr Verland Klein and Hinma May Klein, minor children of Peter Klein, seeks Orphans Court permission for a private sale of a one third undivided interest in a one acre tract in Banks township Indiana County Pa. The land lies with mineral rights reserved and a payment of 123.43 dollars total, 41.4te
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Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County
Carl , Kietn
Harr
Verland Klein
Hinma May Klein
Peter Klein
Gunkitt Township
Jefferson County
Anks
County of
Indiana
State of
Pennsylvania
George M. Bowser
Brora Dale Grange
Banks
DR. Klin
Guardian
Administratrix Notice for estate of Tobiasnaton deceased
Peeler and Teit attorneys publish administratrix notice for CG Tobnaton of White township. Those with claims must present authentic proofs and those indebted must make prompt payment. Carril D. Johanston administrator, Indiana Pa September 5, 1013.
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Peeler & Teit
Tobnaton
White Township
Carril D. Johanston
Indiana
Administrator's Notion on Ira C Bilis Estate
John A Beatt attorney administrator notices on the estate of Ira C Bilis late of Marian Center borough deceased. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and debtors must make prompt payment. The Savings & Trust Co. of Indiana PA administrator Indiana PA Rep 17 1013.
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John A. Beatt
Ira C. Bilis
Marian Center
Nnder
Bavings & Trust CO
Indiana
Administratior
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Thera
Agin
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Tuat
General Assembly OF
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
House of Representatives of
Commonwealth of Pennaymtla
Indiana, Pa
John FH. I’teree
Steving
Philadelphia Street
Bell Phone
American Union
Realdance
Hetrick, Wilson & CO
American Lime & Stone CO
Tyrone
Bellefonte Tyrone
Union Furnace
Frankstown
Spring Meadows
Indiana Dye Worid
LeVine, Prop
Cinderella’ ‘Stoves & Ranges
Peterson & Company
Myers, Correll & Tyers
Proprieto Automobile
Hasting
Nixon Alley
Bell
Geo. D. Leydic
Undertaker
North Sixth Bt
Frederick Pianos
N. Sixth Street
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