Fortunes Tied by Prospector's Will in San Francisco
In San Francisco forty years of friendship between Michael G. Sears and Timothy Foley led to a liquor business that prospered under Gillespie, a prospector who later died rich. A secret will left them the estate, including controlling interests in several mining properties, with 250000 dollars in cash from the will’s proceeds.
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San Francisco
Michael G. Sears
Timothy Foley
Kerry
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Jam
United States
America
Springfeld
Mass
Cal- Hornig
Beare & Foley
Panama
Puget Sound
James Francia Gillespis
Gillespie
Bears
Fotey
Gillespy
Idaho
Gil
Lesple
Sears Foley
Sears
Tuolumne
Sears & Foley
Intervata
Black Oak
Dead Horse
Conideove
Hand of Providence
Coyote
An Alger Story Referencing Furniture Change in Veep Chamber
Senator Alger recalls a furniture swap in the vice president's chamber noting a larger chair at the presiding officer's desk. He cites a Washington Post anecdote about W H Vanderbilt and a famous mare Maud St, highlighting public perception and a witty exchange about names.
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Alger
Deak
Alze
Wary
W. H. Vanderbilt
Maud St
Vanderbilt
Maude
Washington Post
Suspected desertion prompts abuse suit in local court
Mrs. Pearl Swineford files suit claiming her husband Harry Swineford has repeatedly tried to serve her and their two year old son as they fled the area. She says he barred food and struck her several times, and she and the child needed medical attention after being taken to a public hospital.
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Pearl Swineford
Harry Swineford
Mes
Swineford
Indiana town frays over vaccination and school closures
Report from multiple Indiana towns notes pupils threatening to skip term rather than get vaccinated. Tieton confirms city schools will close this Wednesday. Wawaka reports rumors of white caps. Albion New Era cites Wawaka correspondent. Butler Chronicle describes a toy mystery with a box containing four eggs, three empty yolkless, one with contents.
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Logansport
Tieton
Australian hens contest with Chicago entry for yearlong egg race
American be chicago based and Australian officials plan a yearlong egg laying contest. Twenty one U S hens from Gest breeds travel to Australia, each producing over 20 eggs per year. Winner transfers ownership to the Australian government. former owner receives 25 dollars. Public sale will auction interior talent hens.
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Chicago
Feb
Neta
Miller Purvis
Commercial Poultry
A. A. Puibeliff
Poultry Association Af
Sydney
New South Wales
United States
Thuredsy
San Francisco
Australia
Egwa
Ace
Australie
Goodown
Wik
Hays
Hebleyville
Cal
Wyandotten
Mtea
A. N. Hannel
Loup Ciy
Nel
Meni
W. B. Candee
Population of chickens falls while egg production rises
Census figures show a drop in chicken numbers across the United States while egg production numbers rise, due to new counting rules limiting counts to two month old or older birds and excluding ducks and turkeys from separate tallies. Alaska reports the fewest chickens and Iowa the most eggs produced, with preliminary tallies and method notes from the census director.
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United States
Censva
Alaska
Tova
Esse
Girl badly hurt in school gymnasium report
Terrible injury at a state normal penant gymnasium left 18 year old Mise Rue Faber severely injured and removed from Terre Haute school amid ongoing concerns. Earlier incident involved Flora Andersen in the gymnasium after a room-round order by instructor Edith St. Lave. In New York, prison cases show Willam Mooper Young transformed after a week at Sing Sing, claiming innocence and predicting a short life, while authorities anticipate rehabilitation within a year.
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Terre Haute
Mise Rue Faber
Penant Gymnasium
Flora Anderdom
Edith St. Lave
Uns
Young
Bing Sing
Willam Mooper Young
Sing Sing
Tratory
Wider
Ile
Kim Anna Pulitzer
Billug
Charlie
Vie Wonlan
Clarence
Prsca
Tie
Young Snalata
Robert T. Irvine
Bing Fing
Ophem
Railroad Fire Report at Ranger & Aroostook Locomotives
Bangor Me February 2 a towned house and ten locomotives of the Ranger and Aroostook railway company at Houston were burned Friday morning. Loss estimated at twenty five thousand dollars vaccination at Hanover Hanover ImL Vel Sply Present Fisher of Hanover culture ordered immediate vaccination of incidents Hanover has had postsmasin this
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Bangor
Ranger & Aroostook Railway Coveneny
Houston
Hanover
Blood Wine Advertises Cure For Catarrh And Oxoena
An optimistic testimonial campaign promotes Blood Wine as an internal remedy for catarrh including advanced Oxoena. The piece cites symptoms such as nose discharge, throat irritation, and eye watering, and claims the cure works through the blood, promising relief and a free expert blood examination. It ends by noting sale through Henry J. Huder with Worcester mass as origin.
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Ana
Annie Krochhubal
F Street
Louisville
Wenik
Loweville
Henry J. Huder
Photo-Engravers' Ball for Indianapolis Group
Indianapolis photo-engravers plan a grand ball at Germania hall in March. The local union has scheduled talks with the International Typographical Union for a national convention of photo-engravers next October.
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Indianapolis
Germania Hall
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted As Cureall Remedy
A historical advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a modern cure for catarrh claiming sprays salves and powders fail. It argues the remedy reaches throat and stomach, contains no cocaine or opiates, and cites a Rochester man’s testimonial noting dramatic relief and full recovery after daily use.
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Stuart
C. R. Rembrandt
Rochester
N.S
Catarth
Dome
Stufry
The Omega Odorless Gas Stove Debuts for Homes
The Omega odorless gas stove is hailed as a home heating and isolation revolution. It promises efficient fuel use, complete combustion, and sterilization benefits. Developed by extensive science and marketed by The Indianapolis Gas Co and partners.
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Indianapolib Gas CO
Penaayivantas
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Marion County Indiana
Public notice announces a court-ordered sale of real estate in Marion County Indiana to satisfy a decree in case 12971. The sheriff will expose at public sale March 7 between 10 AM and 4 PM the rents and profits for up to seven years or the specified property at Woodlawn Place Indianapolis. The sale proceeds will be used to satisfy the decree plus interest and costs, with no relief or appraisal. Attorney F Moore represents Michel OConnor and others as plaintiffs. Obert Metzger is sheriff. February 1, 1862.
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Obert Metzger
Marion County
F. Moore
Plaintit
Sheriff sale notice of Marion County real estate
Certified copy proceedings direct sale by the Clerk of the Superior Court Marion County Indiana Cause No Vac City Bond Company Plaintiff and others defendants require sale of real estate lot 269 in Martin's New York addition Indianapolis at public auction to satisfy decree with interest and costs on Friday the 13th day of March between 1 am and 4 pm at Court House door. If rents and profits fail to satisfy decree the property may be sold to satisfy the balance at same time and place. Real estate to be sold free from valuation or appraisement. ROBERT METZGER Sheriff of Marion County February 14, 19__. Richoreek Attorney for Plaintiff.
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Marion Circuit
Marion County
Indiana
Michel O'Connor
Henry Welling
Marion Counts
Marion Counts, Indianay Lot Immtanered Forty-Seven (A), At Wile Jord Place
Indianapolis
Marton
Sueripf
Superior Court
Martin Gounts
Fe Pialntir
Werenders Company Et al
Dr. Martin
New York
Costa
Saldania
Robert Metzqer
Sherif
Richoreek
Center Lodge
Cadfelowe
Fe Piaintit
Louis B. Aker
Deere
Marton County
Renta and
Prosta
Neal
Fletcher
Btone
Witt
Hoyt and
Taylor
Page
Marion
Robert Metzger
Smith
Duncan
Hornbrook & Smith
Plaipttt
Hypnotism fortune promised by Dr Sage and College promotion
A promotional piece extols Dr X La Motte Sage a fortune maker through hypnotism and personal magnetism. It describes a free book offer valued at 10 000 and details methods said to develop influence, cure habits, and boost wealth with the New York Institute of Science hosting requests for copies.
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Dr. X. la Motte Sage
X. la Motte Geez
Lew
Dr. Sage
Sages
Scien
Childee
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Institute of Science
Rochester
New York
Ife
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