Vagrant Hevill and the Harborage Trial in Town
In a village, Tom Hevill, called a vagrant, is sheltered by Dr. Reeder John Bush and Squire Brackett amid tensions over harboring. A court case ensues with Bush arguing for action or release as Hevill faces possible penitentiary if not worked or forced to leave town. The dispute ends with Hevill leaving, Bush gaining notoriety as a future criminal lawyer, and Reeder wary of harboring vagrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppright
von Hevill
Tom
Therapeen’s
Aisexa
Chesa
James Reesor
John Bush
Jacob Brackett
Reeder
Tom Hegill
Blukre Crackett
Tom Hevill
Bracket
Bush
John
Cousin John
Martha
Owers Larbovere
Lom
Hévill
Angether
Wsa
Bevill
Jegeo
Oddities From The Past: Cranks On The Brooklyn Bridge
A Beverly Missouri elderly woman reportedly slept in the same bed for 90 years. A married woman over 35 should not walk streets in colored shoes. Wrinkles signal disease and wear caused by work or age. A Brooklyn bridge crank woman berates police and keeps notes, while a 40 year old “astronomer” seeks a police position on the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Brooklyn Bridge
All Weathers
N. Y
Ward
Gautam
Police
Orce
The Marie Stuart Hat Delights English Gown Adorer
The New York World reports the Marie Stuart hat captivating English fashion followers this spring. The green hip shade with a curved black lace faced brim sits atop a high eccentric crown. Pale blue forget-me-nots emerge from the top and crown, with a front cluster against black velvet loops and two jet pins securing flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stuart
New York
New York World
Uncertain era headlines mix with troubled events and oddities
Austrias emperor may abdicate in favor of his brother as chaos and scandal ripple through various locales. Mary Foley rescues a situation amid a double funeral scene. A St Louis man commits suicide after losing his job, while Portland officials refuse office amid alleged fraud. A Salt Lake bride kills herself, and a river rescue mission seeks John Verhoeff near Greenland. Indictments in Louisville accuse officials of aiding political campaigns. Moonshiners mistreat Evangeliat Stratton in Alabama. A Choctaw nation execution shocks Jackson County. A London divorce case stirs sentiment over adultery. Wisconsin names a new county after Senator Vilag. Cheap jewelry from New England floods the South. Portraits and photography trends upset young couples. Severe winter snows drive wildlife toward settlements, aiding hunts. Whittier once owned a parrot, delighting locals.
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Austria
Kate Donohue
Pittsburg
Mary Foley
Jas. Brinkman
St. Louisa
Ingraham
Portland
Joseph Jones
Salt Lake City
John Verhoeff
Peary Party
Greenland
Scott
Louisville
Evangeliat Stratton
Winston County
Alabama
Martin Ganawtiler
Bloomington
Jackson County
Choctaw Nation
Elias Loring
London
Lord Friday
Lady Blanche
Leta
Wisconsin
Vilag
Rew Eugland
Setilements
Whittier
Haverhill
The Female Joker in a Detroit Free Press Fragment
A fragment from Fit-Bits presents a playful dialogue among characters including Perdita and Jack. The scene hints at flirtation, future plans, and a gag about an acquittal as comfort in trial, with a humorous exchange about income and living arrangements.
Accident to a Little Boy by Dr Nott Cure
Frank G. Ramps recalls his eight year old son’s fall from a gate post and a right side rupture treated by Dr W H Nott in 1882. The boy reportedly recovered fully and remained healthy for eight years with no further need for support. Ramps endorses Nott Ruptere Cure Co. offices and offers free examination and pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
W. H. Nott
Frank G. Ramps
Delaware St
Dr. Nott Ruptere Cure Co
West
Washington Street
Indianapolis
March Secrets on Keeping Well in Spite of March Weather
A Victorian tone guide promotes keeping warm and dry with boots and warm undershirts, plus regular outdoor exercise and ventilated sleep. It extols Peruna as a universal spring remedy and promotes The Family Physician No. 2 and No. 3 guides from Peruana Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarra
Peruena Drug Manufacturing Company
Calumbus, Oulo
Germaer
France
Laly and
Chill
Little Shavers and Family Cakes in School Jokes
A fragment from various papers humorously contrasts domestic life with a school scene. A father bakes bread, a mother makes clothes, while a cook makes pies and cakes. A child quips about a girl named Adaline Moore nicknamed Postscript, and a mother admonishes a child not to hate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Market Prices and Provisions on March Markets
Markets steady with declines in various grain and meat items. Provision sections list smoked meats, hams, bacon, lard, fresh pork, and assorted produce with detailed prices per pound, per barrel, and per crate across Indiana, California, and New York markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
California
Ana Gray
Tierces
Tiercas
Holland
New California
Siza
Columbia
Ohngon
Johson
Timothy
New York
Limburg
Cuvite
Yarmouth
Polk
Cordoba
Java
Ambiguous Transit Schedule Fragment Teases Benton Cincinnati Arrivals
Fragmentary OCR shows a transit timetable with departures to Benton and Cincinnati, mentioning arrivals from Wabash and a halt in Neimart. Details are unclear, timing is inconsistent, and several words are garbled.
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Richard Malcolm Johnston
Rangu
Sparge
the News
Joker
Jack
Perdita
Terene
Papa
Detroit Free Press
Evans
Speciau
Wolf Hopper
Merry
Jbre Theater
Lincoln J. CablEp
Svenle
Fast Mail
Olivhs
Kath Byron
Turner Washable and
Delaware
the Great
May
Florine
Ituals
Gar
Eral
Merrinl & Soule
Syracuse
N.Y
Tommy
Mamma
Adaline Moore
Brooklyn Lite
Stith
Pierce
Avery
Scropula
Jrl
M. Abbets
Virginia-ava
Bruaga
Kappes, Fishback & Kappes
Cofin's
Rhodais
Blate
United States
William Wn, Bowman
W.C. Robeson
Hyrigian
Ohio St
Pelephone Taz
DR. Geis
Wa Avenue
Wlolla
Tito
DBR
H. C. Castor
Wasgachusetta Avena
ree-Telephone
DR. Haag
Clare Ap jResidians
Broadway
Eine Lisi
Mitten Bell
Lzvel
Trpewating
Telegraph
Echoo
Risvato
Dey
Niht
Enternow
Old Berant & Eiratton
University
Suuilding
Rabinas
Agata
City Markets
GC. L. Barnes
Burgery
N. Weiss
Sleafried
West-st
Tudingeapolis
Iid
Vamer
Pugeieian
WG Trailte di Rurses
Snarrners
LT Stull
Fanaane
Frank OH. Smith
Si N
Pennsylvania St
Indiana Paint & Roofing CO
Oor
Wabash
Gus Hill
Barnaro
James B. Woolsay
Jondon
Pennsylvania
Ldand Ib
D. H. Baldwin's
Bowen- Merril Co
Travelers’ Register
Citces
Ninetan Boresia Pollo
Vig
Jhaing Bun
Oolumbus
Levtayd
Philgdalphia
Deston
Springient
Bone
Ana Cecago
Dayton Ped
Poadeich
Boden Neot
Seine Tost. Louis
Thanapolis
Teblus Teave
St. Louis
Terre Bauta
E.G T.H. Polute
Evanusrle
Dintatu
Dreencastia
Terre Mauls
Toaing Arriva
St. Jois
Terre Haute
Dreencasils
Ciueneadl
RIG LA
Sutton Mullanapolis
Daleage
Pearts
Louis Divisa
Cleve
Bud East Col
Va Fee
Mir Wit
Aart
Antes
Aiv
Kas
Gers
Caine
Marver
AULA
Benton Am
Avrive
Bants
Ned
M .Arriva
Cincianati
Artive
Cheinnati
Wuind
Ci Bina.sy
Mndersan Pt
Ora Fan
Warner
Cincinnati
Chicogo
Cleveland
Bailaio
Albany
Hustom
Alwat
Amuricad
Exiet Poms
Tima
Anc
Cad
East
Jackson Place
Talon Station
Ilianapolis
Drs. Brubaker
Pypee
Gand
Bel Bist
Sdianapolis
Ind
Vaion Sal
Ion. P. S
Sufingir Setais Doleist
Cop
Indianapel 3
Geo. W. Blean & Co
Drugelsts
Washingtoust
Matt
Uohas
Ubh. Moti's Chemical CO
Ohio
Dalton
Hatter
Bates House
BR. AL B
Oxatiat
Aurist
Lily
Black
Watt
Shelby
General Assembly
State of
Bestere
Lowe Nagena
Ido
Puulloso Vestibaie
Distin Eas
Gauly
Arriva
Ohlesgez
Chicago
Pullen Vastibaled Ecoacnas
Seosgarnnnerssatsecae
i—Festibals, Dally
Vestibala
Anti- Sakai Ro
Mass
Berta
WEL Manspield & Son
Patlors
Moderia Ywices
Eureka Dya
Madieca
Manwonerantt
Hrats Chemical
Meridia Street
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