Good Samaritan Tale of a Counterfeit Gift
Narrative recalls Mrs Selvidge helping a destitute traveler, the man’s gratitude, and a later $50 counterfeit note. The story widens to show the traveler’s identity as Mr Sutherland, a once-poor clerk who later gains fortune after a long lawsuit, prompting reflection on mercy and misperceived generosity.
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Express
Good Samaritan
Judith
John James
Sayal
Sledgetown
Parsons
Mrs. Parsons
Mra. Parson
United States
Albany
Ipeople
Sutherland
Buffalo News
Love and love stories across distant towns
A collage of bridegroom serenades and shared pasts, from a North Carolina couple said to be the youngest newlyweds to a Pennsylvania scene with a costly split gift bill. A Carlisle dispute over dress goods and a fatal track accident near Pelsall color a mosaic of romance, risk, and memory in Boston Courier.
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America
North Carolina
Davis County
West Grove
Carlisle
George Stokes
Sarah Horton
Pelsall
England
The Hissing Door Left A Sour Taste In His Mouth
A Pittsburgh Dispatch anecdote recounts a city financier recalling a failed furniture promise and an automatic door closer. He slammed the door, only for it to hiss shut softly, leaving him with lasting irritation toward hissing doors and a grumpy memory of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Out West Paper Denies Publish Commandments Appeal
A western newspaper refused to print the Ten Commandments arguing subscribers would object and stop the paper. A traveling dramatic company faced a hostile Indian village audience in Michigan, fleeing the exhibition hall but keeping the orchestra and dancing. Various brief items include Hoffan's bigamy jail risk, a German swallowing a heavy spoon for beer relief, Pauncefote learning to waltz, Rothschild fearing a mob, and Ben Butler's aging mischief. The piece ends with general maxims about life and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostoria
Julian Pauncefota
Washington
Baron Rothschild
Paris
Harry Miner
Gallivan’s Bay
Gulf of Mexico
South
Pan
Fashion and sewing trends amid London and Vienna notes
Miss Bisland inspires sailor hats as fashion eyes shift to new sleeves and draped tailor dresses. The piece highlights fabrics, borders, and braiding with remarks on woolens and velvety trims, plus a brisk ad section for watch repairs and employment for girls, noting scarce domestic help and real estate deals in current classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bisland
London
Vienna
Woman Credits Dr Jordan With Curing Cancer and Lung Disease
Mrs. John 4 Harding of Brightwood recounts fourteen years of stomach cancer and later lung ulceration. After seven unsuccessful doctors, she improved under Dr J S Jordan and was cured in five months. He treats her husband now for lung trouble. his office is 1115 W Washington St Indianapolis. Dr Jordan's Lung Renovator is sold in major markets internationally.
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John 4. Harding
Brightwood
J. S. Jordan
Dr. Jordan
Washington St
Indianapolis
Ind
Testimonial Praises Gun Wa Herbal Remedies at 132 Brightst
A unnamed local woman at 132 Bright Street credits Gun Wa with reversing years of illness after poor results from four doctors. She describes heart and breathing difficulties eased by his cough remedy and other treatments, noting improved energy and ability to work. She states she will share her contact if neighbors inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Wa
Brightst
Aayone
Gunda
Sam
Gun Wu
Gun We
Big Four route shown for Big Four rail service
Touted as the best patronage option, the Cleveland division highlights two vestibule trains to St. Louis on a solid road-bed. The Southwestern limited departs Indianapolis for St. Louis at 11:06 a.m. and connects with through sleeping cars to the Pacific Coast and other regions. Detailed schedules for Cleveland, Chicago & Cincinnati, Cincinnati, and St. Louis & Cairo divisions are listed by departure and arrival times. T. H. Martin, D. P. A.
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ST. Louis
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Greencastle Accom
R. BR. Dering
America
Southwestern Limited
Union Depot
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
Cleveland
Chicago & Cincinnati
WA ST. Senart
Cincinnati
WHST
ST. Louis & Cairo
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Sue
Shiles
Washington Star
E ‘Tor
Newas
Jimmy
Mies
Esther Palligar
Emma Waltere
Sone
Chicago
Bessie Woode
Florence Pullman
Helen Drake
Dalphine Gillett
Elizabeth Sprague
Hood
Love
Chloe
Strephon
Boston Courier
ARGUT
Everypeal
Rogers’ Royal
Aeelos
Siyle
Louis Burgheim Co
W. Wash
Bates House
John Wocher
Mina Building
Anna
North British & Mercantile
London & Lancashire
Continental
Detroit Fire and Marine
Franklin
Tae Sun
Times
Sun
Balin
ELY Bros
Warzenst, N.Y
Europe
Amare
White Sewing Machine Co
North Pennsylvania
St. A
Der
S.F. Apne
Ieee Gs
Dia Dintos
J. W. Cole
Black River Falls
Wis
Ano
Bennett-Moulton Opera Company
Boccaccro
Cain
Norsiandy
Bohemian Giri
Fatiniqza
Black Hussar
Oliveite
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South Dlinois Street
OF Sceneary,com
Kok
Rider Haggard
Central
Africa
Realism
Gor
Geous
Theor Rea Eloluast
Indianapolis Union Station
Dally
City Licket
South Tilinois-st
Central Standard
Balti
Wenningteds
Louisville
Dilz
Vincennes
Cairo
Vandalla Line
Chicago & ST
Lod
Fea
Pullman's
Hamilton & Dayton R. K
Connersville
W. Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
Gun
Bocas Mfg. Co
Rane
Baniel Stewart
A. Kieper
C0o
Indianapolia
the Sun
You
Office OF the Sun
M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia Ave
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Browning & Son
Mohl
F.C. Fowler
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