Muriel Thorne Defies Elopement in Irish Estate Plot
Muriel Thorne resists Lawyer Grant’s pressure as her aunt plots to marry her off for money. She escapes with a plan aided by Fenner Rossmore, who reveals kinship to Irish estate heirs and offers protection. Muriel secures recognition of Rossmore estates and becomes Mrs. Fenner Rossmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Madame Thorne
Lawser Grant
Marie
Bookdale
Lawger-Grant
Valzar
Mariel
Grant
Murisi
Muriel Thorne
Maoriel Vance
Lawyer Grant
Abe Leared
Fenner Rossmore
Connaught
Ireland
Michael Vence
Michael Vance
Michael Vanca
Kidaroy
Rogamore
America
Hickerlea
Rossmore
Forner Rosamora
Fragmented overheard exchanges and a sunlit city scene
A disjointed early morning dialogue contrasts with a humorous hen’s misfortune and a weary public feeling. The piece references weather worn fatigue among people and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to revive strength and appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Frat Fashion and Vanity Trends in Genteel Society
A fragmentary items section notes evolving etiquette and grooming in high society. It mentions children called by fashionable terms, white chamois gloves praised for cleanliness, Flora McFlimsey at the seaside in a white flannel suit, and desks replacing writing space. It also describes knotting hair in Grecian or Akadian bows, French fringe styles, and a touted facial wrinkle remover claiming European court circles adopting the secret treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Peppie
Europe
Brides Dresses Describe Elaborate Ivory Silk Gown
The bride wore an ivory silken train with a satin front embroidered in pearls. A coifure trimmed with orange blossoms supported a crown of radiant diamonds atop a long tulle veil. She carried kid boots with silver embroidery and diamond buckles from bridesmaids, while a black ribbone gown formed an underdress with jet trimmed ribbons and leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draga
Little Survers Mia and the Monkey Blame Game
Jimmy Johnson quotes from Harpers Young People about swearing and prayer. He plans to ask God to help others be good, not himself. He recalls a pet monkey his father gave away and admits he misses it though not loving the creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Jimmy Johnson
Jimmy
Harpar
Fragmented 1900s Advert Clippings Across Odd Topics
A garbled OCR excerpt lists diverse items from a 1900s era page. Mentions include Alglara ruler, Dey a work, a weight trick by a butcher, Improved Order of Red Men in Indiana, a bucket shop critique by the Supreme Court, a $105,000 syndicate for Axtell, Veterinary Carbon Salve claims, and a Blood orange phosphate drink advertised at Julius A Haag's 87 North Penn street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alglara
Indiana
Supreme Court
Julius A. Haag’s
North Penn
Ways to Serve Eggs From an Old Recipe Collection
A compact guide lists multiple egg dishes including eggs en Paysanne, lightly buttered twelve-egg bake, scrambled eggs with butter and nutmeg, Eggs A La Regenec, and a dish with pork, mushrooms, gravy, and taragon knives. Each method specifies quantities, cooking times, oven steps, and serving notes.
Simmons Liver Regulator advertised remedy claim
An 19th century advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a safe cure for morning bitterness bile stomach sour breath furred tongue and headaches. It promises relief for children and adults from indigestion heartburn restlessness sleeplessness with no harm to the youngest infant and asserts a 49 year proven reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
After Many Years
Joan Kelefh of St. Louis addresses a testimonial from 1619 Chestnut Street describing fourteen years of suffering from breeding piles and failed treatments. She credits Wu Chinese Herb Remedy Company with relief over five weeks, noting daily improvement and eventual cure. She offers to share information. She is connected with the St. Louis Dairy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. T
Wu Chinese Herb Remedy Company
Joan Kelefh
Kesfa
St. Louis Dairy Co
Proposed Street Improvements in Indianapolis Historic Notices
Dense notices outline declaratory resolutions for improving Alabama Delaware and Meridian streets in Indianapolis Indiana detailing grading paving with brick granite blocks and stone curbing with portions funded by property assessments and City bond provisions. Public objections invited at City Clerk offices on specified August dates 1880 1890 with Swift named as City Clerk.
Proposed Street Improvements Georgia Merrill in Indianapolis
Notice from Indianapolis city offices detailing declaratory resolution for Georgia street and Merrill street improvements. Projects include grading paving granite blocks with concrete foundation and stone curbing, with costs assessed per front foot and ten annual installments if deferred. Bonds issued to contractors unless property owners prepay, per Indiana General Assembly acts. Objections invited by property owners along the lines.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Cty
General Assembly
Common Counsil and Board of Aldermen
Ind
Delaware Street
Washington Street
South Street
General Assembly of Indiana
Mareh &Th
Koon
B. Swift
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
City of
Uni
Georgia Street
Pennsylvania Street
EL. B. Swept
Sorich
Todianapolis
Todianapoli
Common Council 2Nd Board of Aldermen
Mincis Street
Citizen’s Street Railway Company
RE. B. Swift
Notice of Pearl Street improvement plan in Indianapolis
The Common Council and Board of Aldermen of Indianapolis announce a declaratory resolution to grade and pave Pearl Street from Pennsylvania Street to Illinois Street with brick roadway and stone curbing. Front-foot assessments will be charged on abutting property, bonds issued to the contractor unless paid earlier, and owners are summoned to appear August 1690 at 10 a.m. before City Clerk EB Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Common Council
General Assembly
Tcerd
City of
Lnd
Alabama Street
Fort Wayne Avenue
Morrison Street
Citizens’ Street Railroad
Fort Wayne
Morrison
General Assembly of Indiana
E. B. Swikt
Board of Aidermen
Board of Aldermen
Indianapols
Ind
Ohio Street
Fort Warne
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
City Civil Engineer
HB. Swift
Saaané
Washington Street
Citizens Street Railway Company
E. B. Swift
Board of Alderm
Indus
Gempion Council
Pearl Street
Penrs Ivania Street
Mlinois Street
Tidianiapolis
Fence Assembly of
EB. B. Swift
Clty
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Oriel
Miles
Lucy
Harry
George
Chicago Tribune
Alftings
Axtell
Amus Zhents
Lew Docesta
Dockstader
Monte Cristo
York City
Brighton Beach
Hoffiman
Gan Wa Chinese Herb Remedy Company
Chinese Herd Remedy Company
W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, Ind
George Herrmann
Undertaker
Delaware
Common Couneil and Board of Aldermen
Meridian Street
Washington Straat
Citizens’ Street Rail
Paynet
Merrill Street
East Street
D. B. Swlft
Pennsylvania
Canary Assembly of
Tagianapoli
Sven
Matriach Street
Illinola Street
Virginia
Maryland Street
General Assembly of
Tachang
F. B. Swipt
Indianapolis Water Company
St. Malydor Mid
Lancaster, D
Ward Bros
Washington St
H.schad & Co
Washington&Noble
Itos
Pete
Evans Chemicalco
Gafein
Cincinnati
Stoner
M.D
Degatur
Ile
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
Browning & Son
E. Wash St
di Or
White St
Fs G. Fowler
Moodus
Conn
Messenger
East Washington At
Cali
East Washington St
Travelers Regist
Gill
Yalown
Osutrai
Seath
Indianapolia Union
Gisior
Rome
Weat
Norih—Texta
Cestral Standard
Tue
Fataholg Bslid
Washington
Hiladel
Paphia
New York
the Hest
Columbue
Columbus
Richmond
Etive
Chicago
Louisville
Vincenes and Caird
Vincennes
St. Logi
Indianspolis
Greencastle
Tere Hants
of Lowls
Terre Hante
Greencastle Actom
H.R. Dering
Geusrn Pssaenger
Gleveland, Cincinnat
Ie J Ghigago
LAY
Cleveland
Devert
Caicago & Cincinnati
Zaagt
Oricaso & Cinginnati
Peoria
Artive
Pullman's
Westiime
Follman
Our City
Itilinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Union Stafion Ag
Dayton
Toledo
Detroyt
Gleet
Bain
M Erate
YM Abbett
D. Virginie Ave
Tnd
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