Frontier hotel clash and weathered town damage report
A fragmentary 19th century dispatch describes a rough frontier guest forced to surrender his pistol at a hotel, while a wide wind event blows through Conway and surrounding areas. Buildings sustain severe damage including blown doors, displaced staircases, and homes tilted or carried by gusts. Numerous properties in multiple towns report ruined furniture, shattered plaster, and frightened occupants seeking shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Soln Kepner
Muvee
Conway
Afr Warren
McCitncken
Buoyat
Lisha
McCully
Tovitt
McCat
Washington
Ed Hill
Fiil
Devastating county storm leaves buildings torn and farms ruined
A severe county storm caused extensive wind and flood damage. Reported losses cover Grave Marshall Washington and Grant townships with houses torn from foundations, barns moved, stables overturned, and wide soil washouts. Several homes were destroyed and families barely escaped injury.
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Wis
Grave
Marshall
Washington
Grant
Hawes
Clene
Conway
Willis T
Pioneer Aaron Davis transforms Taylor County farmstead in 770s
In Platteville Iowa the writer praises Aaron Davis for buying a fall 774 two square mile tract, clearing 300 acres, building a water fence, and erecting a 24 by 36 residence with modern comforts. A grove of ten thousand trees and 35 acres of pasture accompany six other buildings. Davis gifts 50 acres to his sons and sons in law, funds a new church, and supports a Methodist preacher. The piece urges more energetic settlers and regular preaching.
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Old Taylor County
Aaron Davis
Stanley
Afr Davis
Big Letter Halt
J. D Davis
Asie Stolwel
Joseph Weasley
J. J. Dennis
Devis
Davis
Ern
England's pugilist challenges Tom Alten for world title
A report from the era notes Joe Gass challenging Tom Alten for the world chapliveship with a prize of at least a thousand dollars. The piece frames this amid political critique of Governor Seymour and enforcement acts, reflecting Republican tension and a diverse array of local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gass
England
Tom Alten
Revival of English coaching charms New York visitors
From Paris to New York report on May 3 1876 describes a revival of old fashioned coaching amid elite society. Six coaches demonstrated along city streets drawing crowds as merchants discuss pennies and silver handouts while Centennial preparations accelerate with exhibitions from Egypt Holland Brazil and the United States.
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Sur Mon
New York
Dickens
Bugood
London
Ciuh
Sib
Bilver
Privanecritta
Enya
Pennsylvania
Krrr, Co
Laninek
Holland
Brazil
United States
Sprain
China
Bat
Schwarzmantn
Sartain
Conshan
Thera Ig
Rapyx
Failures and a Call for Purpose in a Changing World
The passage laments common failures among men who struggle with cares and hopes for a better life. It argues progress demands clear purpose, honest labor, and avoidance of wasteful indolence. It urges individuals to pursue valued aims, reduce debt burdens, and foster virtue to prevent ruin and poverty, envisioning calmer, more prosperous communities.
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Ifs
Soya
Ube
Seco Claex
Dave
Quiet title suit in Taylor County Iowa involves two defendants
The case before the court contends that Hubert M Onley conveyed property by Warmaery Deed to Wilda Forgerson and that the title should be conveyed to defendant William Dyches. It seeks appointment of a commissioner to quiet the title and remove claims of Robert M Dudley and Nelson. Defendants are warned to appear by May term at Bedford to avoid default judgment.
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Board of Feet. Org
Grove Township
Taylor Coun
Chad
Aownty
Nntid Beard
D. Coulter
Owans Co
Becdord
Iowa
State of Laws
Taylor
Cots Wisgigner
Geations
Dagan Road
Northewest
Bolling
Aditar
Taylor County
Towa
Loa
Leonardo
Ua Milton
Plain
Robert M. Dudley
At. Ab
ToTtoherta
Dudsay
Willig Pyehe
A. Bist
Corto Paytur
Rome
Hsghay
Hubert M. Onley
Wilda
Fiewe
de Vans Ant
Willief
Mtrverson
Wiliam
Ieresia
Robert Mc Dudes
Pargerson
Nelson
Circuit Court
Saylor County
Bedford
A. Ulsto
J. W.winerts
L. Evans
Lown
Taylor Sanuap Counxa
Payer County
Arecail
WL. Salyer
Payiar County
Sherson
W. Waurris
Pitt
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Wausa
Globe Tneurance
Qhionso Hay
Times
Chicago
Fearlore
Platteville
Seymour
Vonest Wen
Wm. Campbell
Jefferson Township
Polk County
Cincinnati Gazette
North
West
Stlver
Shanvlas
Vingamarrens Av
Wila DeLtit
Brprown
Taylor Vo
A. D
Frask & Daltow
Dunkers, Corning, Lown
L. Byase
Sedford, Taylor Co
Town
Fort Y
C. Mslane
Jain
Ordore
Mulane
Mslase
C. MU Lars
Fiemine Bros
Fleming Bros
Pillsburgh
URAL
Ehpurenes & Pvbae
Nacheniry
Ses. Bier
Peru City
Latharpe
Eagle
Peru
Buckeye, Brown & Union
Defiance
Bertrand & James Ri
Ned
Lias
Ses Bk
S.D. Horny
Tiocbet
Stor
John Garmon Pru
North Water Street
Fumonda
Ite Warcuness Grazra
Princinios
Gratin Ratsers BR
Sporlsbury
Ted Girenlar
Sant Free
Nichols
Shepard Battle
Execuion
Astate
Ayley
Chinvind
Levi Willinna
Ted Chia
Gyaciue
Greene
B. D. Wos
G. P. Rowed
York
Sas
East Main BT
Edford
LO. Redmon
Standard Patent Medicin
Ragin BO Ks
Lares
Dik. Vann Fleer
Won Crit
Cassier
N.duuaiey
View J Mom. van Pieet
Avs
Bedpound Bank
Union National Banks
Chicagoa
T Gon
Opdyke & Conse Ov
New York City
Bhulhotin Bank Vitistierarcen Ste Mocash
Buchanan Mich
FERE
Tee
Cainer Main & Green Sts
Bedford, Bowa
G Greenlee
sHeh
Linn
Bedford, Loy
Man
MD Muspang
Bettie Costien
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Go, ‘Penotteal and
Analytical Chevnlaty
Lowell, Mass
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