The Doctor's Story of a Fatal Night with Mrs Rugby-Elsmere
A weary doctor is drawn to a volatile society scene when Mrs. Rugby-Elsmere summons him to aid Captain Gordon, who dies in a disorderly room. The husband returns to find the situation, and the doctor helps stabilize the scene while noting implications of an impending divorce a year later.
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Mrs. Rugby-Elsmere
Gordon
Rugby Elsmere
Capt. Gordon
Mra. Rugdy Elamere
Peyton
Wesco
Ane T. Gordon
Christmas Eve Kindness at Elmira Depot
A group at Elmira depot recalls a scene where a large officer ejects a trampy man. A well dressed stranger intervenes, offers the man $20, explains he was once robbed by a tramp, and shares why he helps. the man is grateful and seeks work in Buffalo. The tale blends small kindness with memory of past mistreatment.
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Elmira
Buffalo
Erie Road
N. Y
Deacon Jones Praises Rogers Royal Nervine for Relief
A longtime deacon recounts a serious temptation to curse and dance a jig but credits Rogers Royal Nervine with delivering relief. He describes decades of church service and a near-fatal struggle with temptation, crediting the remedy for peaceful sleep, pain relief, and reduced swelling. He keeps the bottle in his coat pocket as he speaks.
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Dave
Old Satan
Rogers
Fashionable table settings and elegant fabrics reflected in society notes
The article describes White ink writing, fruit patterned tablecloths, and Rugalan style silverware. It notes exclusive use by the wealthy, plain gilt-edged dinner cards, and ornamentless invitations. Byzantine inspired table shapes appear, with dark colored papers for private correspondence by the elite. It advertises Hood's Sarsaparilia, Buffalo Shoe House bargains, and Dr Jordan's Lung Renovator.
Drummer Finds Relief From Catarrh with Chinese Remedies
New York drummer W. T. Duncan recounts persistent catarrh symptoms, including headaches, nasal clumps, and cough, traced to catarrh. He describes trying various doctors, visiting Indianapolis during a State fair, and receiving remedies from Gun Wa, a Chinese physician. Duncan reports improvement after following the home and abroad regimen and plans to obtain more, recommending the remedies to friends. He notes Gun Wa operates from 25 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, offering consultations, with a stated cure guarantee and postal requests for materials.
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Mr. W. T. Duncan
New York
Tam
Terre Haute
Ind
Gun Wa
Indianapolis
Indiana
Washington-st
Reese
Cali
Indianapolis City Advertisements for Gas Lamp & Street Work
Notice from the City Civil Engineer inviting sealed proposals on Feb 8 1880 for execution of lamp posts lamps and fixtures to burn gas on multiple streets including Home Avenue Delaware to Alabama New Jersey street Butler Street Randolph Street Miami Street Highland Avenue Archer Street Woodhaven Avenue and more Also listed are numerous grading graveling paving and sidewalk projects with stakes set by the City Civil Engineer detailing grades road widths depths and materials for sixteen different locations in Indianapolis through 1899.
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Indianapolis
City of
S. O
Homa Avenue
Delaware
Alabama Streets
New Jersey Street
Home Avenue
Seventh Street
Butler Street
Central
Park Avenues
Randolph Street
Washington
Michigan Streets
Miami Street
Highland Avenue
Archer Street
Ohio
Miami
Michigan
Woodhawn Avenue
Linden
Reid Streets
Douglas Street
New-York
Market Streets
Twelfth
Sixteenth Street
McCarty Street
Ilinois Street
McGarty Street
Ilnois Street
Illinois Street
Illnois Street
First Aley
Mlinois ‘Street
S. C
Downey Street
East Street
Madison Avenue
Franklin Streets
Franklin Street
Kennington Street
Vermont Street
Hanna Street
Preston Street
Vanna Street
Porue’s Run
Preston Streets
Second Street
Tennessee Street
Canal
Nevis
S. QO
Twentieth Street
Milnois Street
Therce
Las
Nines Street
Fall Creek
Agnes Street
North Street
Elizabeth Street
Ingram Street
Hill Avenue
Valley Drive
Jngram
Valley
S.O
Cuford Avenue
Jefferson Avenue
Key StOne Avenue
Citford Avenue
Keystone Avenue
Delaware Street
Eighth Street
Exposition Grounds
Hoyt Avenue
Reid Street
Woyt Avenue
Stauker
Court Street
Alabama Street
Hast Street
Fast Street
City paving bids seek Filbert Vulcanite asphalt contract
Indianapolis Common Council calls for bids under 1889 act for grading and paving sections of Hinots and Illinois streets to 25 foot roadway width with Filbert Vulcanite asphalt pavement. Includes Pennsylvan ia street widening to 30 feet, curb and sidewalk upgrades, stone edging, grading depths, binder mix and hot paving cement, 5 year guarantee, deferred assessments, and bond option. Bid must show authority to bid under patent, price not to exceed 2.60 per square yard.
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General Assembly of Indiana
S.O
Twentieth Street
Twenty-second Street
Illinois Street
Station 12
Fall Creek
Pennsylvania Street
Seventh Street
Exposition Avenue
Common Council
Board of Alkiermen
Indianapolis
Murdock
Washington
D. C
Noth Line
Coram Street
Fighth Street
Coram and
Eighth Streets
Berea
Board of Aldermen
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
City of
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