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Newspaper

Lexington Clipper

Location

Lexington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1858

Page

3

Fall on stairs at Comzons Hotel injures General

Reported incident at West Point records General Scott Gen. sanevie taking a fall at Cel. Delatfield's party. He suffered a lead and bullet wound to one shoulder and a sword thrust to the other arm, with back injury and intense pain though improving with care. London says China indemnity to England sixteen million dollars and to France six million, collected from Canton duties. Judge Gale nominated by Democrats for Congress in Peoria district.

Aegdons Scott Sanevie Takkore Comzons Hotel West Point Perton Cel London The Commercial England France Canton China Pekin Gale Democrats Congress Peoria Ilinois

Foote Mocked Robber Who Demanded Tyburn Road

As Foote walked near Oxford Road a shabby man politely asked the way to Tyburn. Foote quipped you should rob the first person you meet, prompting the robber to present a pistol and seize Foote’s money. The incident ended with Foote’s loss and a sharp reminder of his sharp reply.

Foote Oxford Road Tyburn

Reasonable Curiosity in a Dying Man

A dying man named Smithson jokes that after death a post mortem should reveal his unknown illness. He has seen five doctors fail to diagnose his disease, then asks his friends to investigate after he dies to finally learn what ails him. The tale ends with his witty request.

Smithson

Bishop Anie Preaches in Indianapolis Pitabekerite Church

An African American Bishop during a sermon at Imsha Third Pitabekerite Church in Indianapolis is described as getting lost on a prairie in Illinois before spotting a distant cabin. He reached the saver and was rescued by a long awaited succor in a dramatic call for aid.

Anie Imsha Third Pitabekerite Indianapolis Illinois Indiana

Paris Streets Packed as Sunday Festivities Attract Crowds

Rev D C Eddy notes Paris teeming with people on a Sunday. Streets filled with crowds, pleasure grounds thronged, shops open, soldiers marching in a high festival mood, reflecting a lively city scene.

Paris D. C. Eddy

A Fragment of Poetic and Chess Gossip in One Passage

The piece notes a Knickerbocker line about a poetical correspondent who promises more, and recalls Prince Artois refusing Edinburgh theater invites. Bell's Life in London applauds the American Philidor like figure Murphy for constant play and rising triumphs since his arrival in England.

Knickerbocker Prince Artois France Philip Kemble Edinburgh Secon Kemble Bell London Murphy Philidor England Philider Paris Harrwitz Germany Anderson

Baltimore Officer Benj Benton Murdered by Henry Gamble

Police officer Benj Benton was slain in Baltimore after refusing to release a prisoner urged by Henry Gamble who shot him in the head. Gamble was arrested after the killing.

Benj. Benton Baltimore Henry Gamble Gamble Tie

Minnesota Tobacco Grows Strong in Fine May Planting

Minnesota crop reports note tobacco seedlings planted in May are thriving now. First leaves show healthy growth as weather cooperates and fields enter peak development phase. Local farms anticipate steady yields pending summer conditions.

Minnesota

Steel Pens and Birmingham Industry Wealth

The vast Birmingham steel pen industry fuels wealth with countless factories and workers. Estimates claim annual steel pen production in Birmingham exceeds a thousand million units, underscoring its significant industrial scale.

Birmingham

Advertisement for a Handy Brother Seeks Married Protestant Couple

An old Provncial journal ad advertises a handyman role for a married man and wife with a son or daughter. It seeks a Protestant household capable of plotting or planning tasks and mentions a local union or marital arrangement.

Trish

Terms of Subscription and Advertising Rates

The notice outlines pricing for advertisements including one square three insertions, weekly and yearly options, and penalties for unmarked or unpaid ads. It states that ten lines of Minion type constitute a unit and that yearly ads are limited to the advertiser's business, with discounts and allowances for alterations once per month. It assigns responsibility for legal notices to the submitter.

Sim Bach

Arrivals and Departures of Mails Details

Vienna mail leaves Lexington at 5 A M arrives Vienna at 7 4 A M Return mail leaves Vienna at 8 A M arrives Lexington at 10 A M Madison mail leaves Lexington at 8 A M arrives Madison at 1 P M Return mail leaves Madison at 8 A M arrives Lexington at 8 Vienna mail closes at 4 P M Madison mail at 7 L A M Bethlehem mail leaves Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 A M arrives Lexington 11 A M Return mail leaves Lexington 12 M arrives Bethlehem 6 P M Austin mail leaves Austin Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 A M arrives Lexington at 2 P M Leaves Lexington same days at 1 P M arrives Austin at 6 P M Paris mail leaves Lexington Saturdays at 6 A M arrives Paris 12 M Return mail leaves Paris at 1 P M arrives Lexington 7 P M L H Young P M L

Vienna Lexington Madison Bethlehem Austin Paris L. H. Young, P. ML

Unclear Historic Market Prices Listing Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered commodity prices and weights for flour oats corn sugar coffee lard and tallow. The readable items include per bushel and per gallon notes with inconsistent figures, likely from a historical market page.

Sugar Perth Coffee Perth

Legal notice of heirs to Watkins estate in Clark's Grant

Public legal notice in Clark County Indiana names Cyrus P. Fordyce and heirs of Lesser Watkinse deceased, seeking recovery of interests in 13 3 acres of No 278 Clark's Grant Sent. Coupe. The date suggests publication in Sep 1873.

Clark Coupe Indiana Decors Watkins Cyrus P. Fordyce Tinh Pressos Watkins

Notice of Exeuction Sale In Indiana

Notice of execution sale at private residence of James W Pierson deceased in Jackson County Indiana. Two thirds of the east half of the northwest quarter section thirteen township certain including mill property offered at public auction. Terms cash in hand one third in twelve months and one third in nineteen months with interest from date. Attendance by executor Morgan and W Pierson executor.

James W. Pierson Jackson County Indiana Morgan James Eepls W. Sierson

Advertisement of Sheriff Sale of Rents and Profits

By order of the Scott Circuit Court clerk I will sell on October 20 1858 at the Lexington Indiana court house from 10 AM to 4 PM the rents and profits for up to seven years of the southeast fourth of the northwest quarter of section seven town three north range seven east containing forty acres. If not sold to satisfy the order I will offer the equitable interest of defendant Harrison Childers in the land to satisfy the order for James Craig.

Scott Circuit Court Court House Lexington Indiana Oken Biarrison Childers James Scout Circuit Court Court-ouse Texington Harris Childers Pralock William Hughbenks Thomas Finglebanks Traylor

Proclamation for Scott County election of 1855 offices

The document announces an election in Scott County on the second Thursday in October 1855 for multiple state and county offices, including four Supreme Court judges, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, and various county roles. It lists voters’ duties and witnesses, noting turnout and official certification.

Willie L. Glark Circuit Cours Sherief Seid Supreme Court Pines Second Judicial Circuit Court of Commen Pleas Scott and Clark General Assembly Said Vienne Tewanki Eaid Court Sea

Jewelry Prepared for Quick Passes by Ames Loughran

Ames Loughran offers jewelry services with fast turnaround and careful workmanship. Charges are described as moderate and customer satisfaction is emphasized.

Notice of cattle and horse sale in Lexington Township

Notice to whom it may concern in Lexington Township Scott County listing horses both sexes over one year old cattle of all kinds male and female of various ages. Also noting misprint corrections and certification by the County Auditor of September term 1855 with official seal and signature of D Hawkins.

Ren Ai Ao Ie Vienns Lexington Scette County State of Indians Hawk- Scott County Comminsoner D. Hawkins

Notice of Executor Appointment for Deceased Resident

Public notice from Leon County regarding the estate of a deceased individual. Robert Garner appointed as executor or administrator. orderly settlement and claims handling to follow. Wm. K Marshall signs, dated August sepl6.

Eee Inet al Thomne Clase Leon County Robert Garer Wm. K Marshall

Public sale of deceased Thomas Gilaspie property

Native is hereby given that I will sell at public sale on Friday in October next at the residence of Thomas Gilaspie late of Scott county deceased all his personal property taken by the widow consisting of horses hogs cattle sheep farming utensils one wagon and harness hay wheat and other articles too tedious to mention A credit of 12 months on all sums of three dollars and upwards the purchaser giving his note with approved security waiving relief from valuation One per centment lawe ROBERT GARDNER executr sep12-pigh iu Exr

Thomas Gilaspie Scott County Ment Lawe Robert Gardner

Howard Association Dispensary Opens Free Medical Advice

The Howard Association of Philadelphia announces a free dispensary offering medical advice and treatment for sexual diseases including masturbation and other sexual disorders. Dr. George R Calhoun serves as Consulting Surgeon with mail responses and free remedies by request, addressing poverty and illness among the afflicted.

Howard Association Gurreon I. Ting Si George R Calhoun Howerd Association South Ninth Street Philadelphie Paty Ezra D. Hartwell Gk. Fairchild

Lexington School Names Local Figures in Annual Notice

Local notice lists Lexington School names Eo ston W. H. Enagish Morrison Rev. John Mitchel Willie con Wm K. Marshall and others for the upcoming term. Details unclear due to partial OCR. entry preserves key individuals linked to the institution.

Ston W. H. Enagish Morrison John Mitchel Willie Wm K. Marshall Angi

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