Lincoln letter found worth treasure in New York
Morris Cohen, jobless but sheltered at 149 Forsyth Street, discovers a genuine looking letter in a post office pile. The document purports to be a Lincoln letter dated November 21 1864 to Mrs. Bixby praising fallen sons. Cohen keeps it, unsure how to sell. South-side turners hosted an anniversary dance for the Ladies' section on Prospect Street.
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Pergales
Madras
New York
Morris Cohen
Forsyth St
Cohen
A. Lincoln
Treasury
Ohen
Washington
Republic
A. Lincln
Turners
Prospect St
Change in Looks and Health After Pierce’s Medical Discovery
A testimonial praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion issues leading to clear skin bright eyes and restored energy. The letter from Ellis Hamilton of Farmington West Virginia describes using a combination of Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription with claimed cures for liver and related ailments and improved wellbeing.
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Pierce
Golden
Ellis Hamilton
Farmington
Marion Co
West Va
Dr. Pierce
His Luck Was His Hoodoo in Mount Clemens
John Hess, inmate of the county poor farm, raved for a week destroying furniture in the local jail. He found a roll of seven dollars, refused to bank it, hid it, and spent small sums on whisky each trip to town, the liquor driving him to insanity.
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Mount Clemens, Mich
John Hess
Husband Shook Dice for Wife in Divorce Case
In Trenton New Jersey on March 10 Mrs Mary Turner filed for divorce from husband of under a year of marriage claiming neglect and his gambling with a friend. She alleges the final stake was her affections after he lost a dice game and went to live with his parents.
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Trenton
N.J
Mary
Turner
Court of Chancery
Turners
Lve
Boy’s Circus Trapeze Tragedy Ends in Suicide
In Brooklyn a 12 year old boy William Springsteen attempted a deadly circus stunt with a rope in a cellar while imitating performers. He hanged himself while his mother, unable to find a doctor, and neighbors tried to revive him for two hours. His seven year old brother Benjamin helped fetch rope before discovering the tragedy.
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New York
Wm. Springsteen
Brooklyn
William
Benjamin
Lfe
Hardships of an Old Woman
Mrs Nellié Slater of New York trudged seven miles to Troy in a blizzard to see her two children. Flagman Patrick Draney stopped her and she said her husband deserted her a year ago at Sandy Hill. Four children once, two died, two now in an orphanage in Troy. Superintendent of the poor arranged transportation to Hudson. James and Clarence Deluce, both 16, were involved in a local arrest at Rodnybush's livery.
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Poughkeepsie
Nellié Slater
New York
Troy
New York Central
Patrick Draney
Sandy Hill
N. Y
Hudson
Ice Jam Strands Empire State Express Near Coxsackie
Twelve hundred workers rushed from New York to Coxsackie to clear an ice jam on the New York Central line that blocks 20 miles between Coxsackie and Rensselaer. The Empire State Express and three northbound trains were trapped as ice piles five to 15 feet high disrupted service, with boats used to rescue passengers.
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New York
Coxsackie
New York Central Railroad
Rensselaer
Harlem
Haven
Albany
Empire State Express
Hudson
Mohawk River
Coxaackie
Grand Central Depot
Renngelaer
Empire State
Central Bygtem
Empire
Grand Central
Coxsackle
Central
Chatham
Boston & Albany
New York Central
In Memory of B. B. Peck Tributes at Christchurch Services
Eloquent tributes to the life and character of the late B. B. Peck were paid at services at Christchurch on Sunday night. Rev J D Stanley called him a man and churchman and said his enthusiasm and full-hearted effort explained his many achievements. J E Cleland spoke for the Loyal Legion Indiana branch acknowledging Peck’s work. Dr A W Brayton spoke for the New England Society of which Peck was a longtime member and secretary.
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B. B. Peck
Christchurch
J. D. Stanley
Mr. Peck
Sranley
J. E. Cleland
Loyal Legion
Indiana
Indiana Forester Urges Timber Cultivation and Wise Use
Secretary Freeman of the Indiana state board of forestry reports a flood of inquiries about timber culture since June 1. He warns that vast numbers of fine hardwoods like black walnut and yellow poplar are being consumed by veneer and furniture makers, with wood values rising sharply and little remaining virgin timber. He cites dwindling acres from 18.16 million in 1816 to about 1 million today, notes key holdings in Montgomery and Scott counties, and recommends planting black walnut or red oak for steady gains within a decade.
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Indiana State Board of Forestry
Freeman
Indianapolis
Wabash County
Litttle
William Lash
Montgomery County
Capt. English
Scott County
Germany
Indiana
Spring dress goods favor soft clingy silks and varied colors
The season emphasizes soft thin fabrics for spring gowns with silk lining common. Prices range from about $30 to $75 for a silk lined gown, plus $10 to $14 for making and about $20 for materials. Various fabrics like etamines volles and hop-sackings appear in many rainbow colors.
Roses Bring Joy to Ailing Botanist After Sight Restored
Leonie visits a hospital with La France roses after a concert. She gives them to a private ward patient, Louis Aggalith, a botanist who has just regained sight after an operation. He reacts with sobs and gratitude, then prays by the bed, revealing his lifelong love of flowers.
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Leonie
New York
Louis Aggalith
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Modern Preventive and Curative Remedies for Consumption
A call to action urging readers to obtain free samples of preventive and curative remedies for consumption and related wasting diseases. Claims over 40,000 fewer consumptives' graves annually and highlights timely use to prevent and cure various listed symptoms and conditions. Includes a solicitation to write for remedies and to recognize early symptoms in women and children.
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United States
Free Four Remedies From Dr Slocum Headline
Dr T A Slocum offers four free preparations from New York labs to prevent and treat consumption and related diseases. Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Guaiacol Expectorant Psychine Tonic Ozofell Catarrh Cure are sent with instructions to applicants who provide post office or express address and mention The Indianapolis Sun.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
New York City
Catarth
Pine Street
Post Office
Indianapolis Sun
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Sea Island
Hess
James
Clarence Deluce
Rodnybush
Burkkarts
Burkart
Ali Druggista
W. S. Borehart
Cincinnati
Okio
Pinkham
Kilmer
Green
Cardus
Scott
Warner
Bell
Stuckmeyer
Prospect and
Laurel Sti
Dunlopste
Atrea
Slocum
America
Robert Metzger
Republican Party
Marion County
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