Canada Bill and the Train Con Game Tales
A boastful con man recalls the Canada Bill scam on a Pittsburgh to Crestline run, sharing how a certified check and a forged bank plan nearly duped a fellow traveler. Another crook recounts a distant interior-town poker sting, a rigged deck, and a dramatic escape after four aces beat four kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Crestline
Deen
West
Bill
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Tio
AlHance
Hill
Si Ce
Eby
Coursa
Ixed
Nobdody
Whieh
Thara
Fashion notes recount ball gown trends and imports
The article describes gowns in white cloth with gold and silver braiding, insect motifs in embroidery, orange velvet borders, and light wraps in blue green or black. It notes changes in sleeve and skirt finishes, hair fashion turning to century-old styles, and mentions prominent U S figures and poets in casual biographical snippets.
Tragic decline of Langtry and a mixed Opera panorama
The article reports Mrs Langtry's failing health making a return to profitable singing unlikely while noting a Hebraic-featured principal tenor at the New York Metropolitan and a Paris Opera replacement, Affe, once a machinist who pursued formal vocal study in Toulouse and Paris before rising on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affe
Isner
Gratencoass
Paris Opera
Saint Chignap
Varbonne
Voise
Sinears
Generoua Offur
Altra
Toulouse
Paris
Old Myr and Cashly in a Domestic Dispute
In a fragmentary exchange a private secretary and a man discuss salary advances while planning a marriage. Another brief dialogue shows humor about a daughter visiting her mother and a tramp seeking dinner and chores.
Spring fashion notes feature velvets and brocades in bold colors
The piece lists velvets with sleeves, jewelry, and imitation fabrics as worn more than ever, alongside large and small floral brocades. Feather boas, triple caps, and wool gowns appear, with silk outfits trimmed in ribbons and lace cascades.
Proposed Street Improvements Noted by City Council
The city council approves the declaration of public improvements for Indiana Avenue and nearby streets. The project includes grading and paving from Alabama Street to Fort Wayne Avenue with costs assessed per foot of frontage. Installment payments, bonds, and anticipation notes are outlined, with a March 1889 reference and property owners along the line warned to expect assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhenayolis
Abana
Anet
To Geseral Usseumor
Peteop
Ties Dyer
Emahenay
Cowell
Iudianavolis
Alabama Street
Ayenne
Joseph Street
Fort Wayne Avenue
Cienapalie
Indianapoli
Indiana
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Indianapolis
General Assembly
Dominion Council
Washington Street
Fort Wane Avenue
Alabam
Taedienapolis
Bender
Stae of
Tadiena
Maret
Clark
India
Aldetarai
ORY
Aldesaten
Thalitis Dewuea
Fort Waane
Euebng
Fragmentary notice hints at Cheek property action
The readable text suggests a legal or public notice about property related to Cheek. It mentions a motion or action affecting property, with references to dates, a public street, and a proposed event or plan. Details are incomplete, but the fragment implies official proceedings or claims surrounding Cheek property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Secratary Tracy
Platt
Robert Browning
Austria
Henry Parke
Auskelasia
Fie
Private Medical Mail Order Ad From Indianapolis
A private mail order medical notice from Dr. M D in Indianapolis advertises medicines for sexual and urinary ailments. The text claims a twenty five year specialty, lists conditions like impotence and strictures, and offers a mailed list of questions with private charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
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Detroit
Treatrical
Rogers’ Royal EE
Novelivils
Lapres’ Home Journal
Phiadelon Hing
Eanlt
John
Tairinoton
Capital National Bank
South Me Paes Street
von Lett
W. D. Ewlng
T. Sana Dlech
Flousshola
Re Au Marrs
Cuapel
Chas. Girton, Undertaker
Indiana-ave
ter-Telanhons No
Chas. A. Nicol
Cole
J. W. Cale & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
AU Clemberts
Murray and
Murphy
Virginia
Utey Alver YS
Reese
Ford
Swiift
E B. Swift
Ingraham
M.datosterdan
N.Y
Drone & Co
Til
Lruggists
Amubeements
the Park Theater
Ida Vancortland
Romeo and Joliet
Queena
LA Belle Russhe
the New Magdalen
Maree
Peinnie
Nina Jollare
Mallen
Hast
Har Yhine
Donnelly
E.rca
Rpunie Lewis
Josie Hall
Lillie Maerl
Joseph J Sullivan
G. 0. Farning
Mollie Fuller
Vikotha Earle
Lillian Stevens
Robert Broderick
Fred Gagel
Fred Hallem
Joe Hart
Musi Ca
Carrie Perkins
Jennie Bageard
Frankie Raymond
B. C. Thayer
Co. Kettler
Baxun
Edinburgh
Ulinois Street
Inindiana
Ate
Palleys
Crier
W. Seller T
Virginia-ove
Hevoral Clauparison
Ueeiuit
Houre Fersiching Gocda
Cailat Parnes
KEW Special Cash and Credit Store
North
Pennsylvania Street
Draphries
Batea Rowse Marines
West Wash
Ste
Asndianapol A
Runkenness
Wall
All Drugeists
Dyade
Jianiel Str Waart End A
Rabpre & CO
Indianapolin
Asus
Gicer & Coot
Edney
Browning & Son
Waak i
Bia F
Fedure
Fe C. Fowler
Moodus
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