The Miserly Uncle Grasper Entrusts Heir With Coffin Check
Solomon Lyon, a landscape painter, discovers a holographic will from Uncle Grasper and learns he inherits half the fortune on one condition. The uncle’s odd clause requires the heir to deliver half the wealth to the coffin, leaving the rest to the poor. After negotiating the terms, Lyon realizes the plan is to conceal a large bank check within the coffin.
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Grasper
Old James Street
Solomon Lyon
Solomon
Academy
Potter
Joseph Grasper
SoLonon Lyon
Uncle Grasper
Heir Certainty Under Will Conditions Translated Text
Translation from the Epoch of Joseph Montet states the heir must prove in due form that all conditions of the will are fulfilled to be entitled to possession of the inheritance. The note reflects legal formalism in bringing the heir to rightful claim.
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Joseph Montet
New
H. Orzom & Son
West King Street
Toronto
Canada
Engagement rumor links Miss Wheeler to Bavarian count
European press reports Miss Mary Wheeler daughter of Mrs Charles Wheeler engaged to Count Pappenheim of a Bavarian noble family. Philadelphia society widens gossip while regional notes describe local septuagenarian Emma Ball, early Aroostook settler, and a Denver to Rochester travel tale. A collection of quotes and an art glass overview closes with ads and moral maxims.
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Europe
Mary Wheeler
Charles Wheeler
Pappenheim
Philadelphia
Aroostook County
Emma Ball
Mapleton
Maine
Aroostook River
Lewiston Journal
New Orleans
Denver Nowa
Mepated
Warren
Henry Wheeler
la Croese
Denver
Col
Jane
Rochester
Chicago
St. Bernard
St. Paul Globe
Prize Essay Contest Sparks Mosquito Life Study
A New York man offers $200 for the best essay on the life of the mosquito, while a streetwise line of talk reflects the picturesque language of urban life. The fragment hints at satire and a colorful linguistic exchange about sand and rocks making dust, with a local flavor.
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New York
Agamin
Swinburne Pout Red Hair Stirring Out West Tailors
A garbled fragment mentions Swinburne with red hair, Chinese tailors in the western United States, Sweden's queen maintaining her own room, Bancroft’s large private library, and a note about Mr. Koo of the Chinese legation in Washington being sent a wife unseen. It also cites North Dakota constitution penalizing blacklisting of workers and a Philadelphia Star reference.
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Swinburne
Sweden
Bancroft’s
Koo
Washington
Philadelphia Star
Fortville
Tne
Wall
Jordan
West
Washington St
Rogers' Royal Giver of New Life and Strength
An old advertisement asserts Rogers' Royal product restores energy to weary workers and fatigued minds, promoting renewed vigor and physical stamina after overwork. It emphasizes restoring vitality and improving condition for both body and mind.
Gas Stoves Now In Use Citywide With Satisfaction
Gas stoves widely adopted in the city with 1500 units in use. No kindling or coal needed. No ashes to remove. Prices range from two to sixteen dollars.
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Atchison
Hood
THE
SUN
Philosophy
Rogers’ Royal
East Washington St
Tue Swirr Specific Co
Drawer 3
Atlanta, Ga
English’s Opera House
Chas, Arnold
Hans
Boatman
Adirondacks
Mr. Arnold
London
John Fay Palmer
Pompeii
Bacchua
Vesuvius
Isis
Indinapolis
Dig
Eaile d
West Electric Cire Co
Thevones
Ters
Ings Knes
WM. H. Armstrong & CG
Sergical Instrument House
Llinoia St
Indianapolis, Ind
Adress
F.C. Fowler
Roodus
Conn
Geo. W. Wagner
Lata
Marion County
Indiana
Apa
J. L. Bloomer
Traveler's Register
Central Bisndard
Union Station
South Illinois Street
Eld Hast
Indianapolis Union Station
Jackson Place
Pennsylveania
Inders
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Richmnd
Columbus
Pitts
Hast
Richm
Mall and Express
Banva Chicago
Chgo
Northwest
Louisville
South
Souta What
Cairo
Vincennes
Wandele Lime
BT. Louis
Whet
Indienancus
St. Louis
Fissham
Greencestis
Terre Haute Accom
St. Bomis
Terre Haute
Greencastle Socom
P Bartug
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Boston
Ft. Wayne
Dayton
Ord Rapids
North
N. Y
East
St Lows
Kan. C
T. Haute
Mattoon
St. L
Kan
T. Haute and
J. 4. Martin
Pennsylvania-st
F. Harhart
Washington-st
National Business Galleas
Academy of
Meridian
Washington-sts
L. A. Duthie
Ace
Carnets
Ilingis St
Japanese Furniture & M’f’g CO
Pennsylvania Street
East Washington
Lilly & Stalnaker
the Jeweler
Igh
NEW York Steam Dental Company
A. P. Herron
Grand Opera House
Indianapolis
F.M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia
Abbott
Ansy Pills
Wilcox
Wilcos Specific CO
Pas
Trad
Ivane Chemical
Ohio
H. Nerswan
Amsterdam
D. R. Dyerr & Co
Til
da Sata Mtg. Co
White St
N.Y
Bradley, Holton & OU
Chichester
RED Cross
Druguist
Wali
Puphtohester
Chen
Gr. Halydor Mpg. CO
Lancaster
Farsale
Warr Bros
H.shad &Co
Washington & Noble
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
Browning & Son
E.wash-St
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