A Homeopathic Cure and a Dayton Domestic Scandal
A Dayton man William Matphin is accused of heavy poker, theatergoing and lodges tak ing him from home at night. His wife Mrs Matphin replaces the Lodge with a private Adamless Eden performance in their parlor. After a dramatic scene she drives out a dancer to restore peace in the household.
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William Matphin
Dayton, O
Mr. Matphin
Malphin
Dayton
Knights of Pythias
Mr. Malphin
Mr. Malphi
Jefferson Street
William
Mrs. Malphin
Enrnest Camp
Mademoiselle Celeste
Mademoiselle
Mr. Marphins
Council Chamber
Mademoiselle’ Celeste
M’guiffey
Bridget
New York
Mrs. Matphin
Mahomet
Medemoiselle
In Rose
Demvisella
Darth
Sunny Trance
Matphin
Federaleburg
George Washington
George
Blue Mountain
Drummer Wins Daughter in a Quiet Family Comedy
A drum merchant wins the heart of a rich family’s daughter after a test of love and patience. The father relents when the suitor endures silence to prove devotion. Other items mention Moravian views on funeral rites and assorted regional notices about land leases and theft recoveries.
A Plea for Systematic Public Road Repair
The Lancaster Inquirer argues for a statewide, centralized road policy with a professional head to replace piecemeal maintenance. It contends initial costs would rise but ultimately taxpayers gain as roads become free roads, boosting real estate value and economy through better, lasting infrastructure.
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Commonwealth
Lancaster Inquirer
Pretext to Rob Clergymen In Philadelphia
Several Philadelphia ministers report robberies by an elderly man who visits homes under the guise of arranging marriages. The suspect is about 85, five feet ten, slim, with brown mustache and hair, and well dressed.
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Philadelphia
Child marriages spark concern over underage unions
Pennsylvania preacher cites professional cards for child marriages and urges scrutiny of ministers and justices who wed youths. The Philadelphia Times notes many elope to wed despite parental consent laws, warning of danger to society and calling for stronger enforcement.
Lips Redening Tactics Revealed By Physician
A physician describes how some women redden lips by biting them, noting the practice brings blood to the surface and keeps lips from chapping in winter. He dismisses the idea of a broader vice and says cosmetic techniques like charcoaled gloss are out of fashion.
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America
Zeldon
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Broad ST
Lititz
A.R. Bomberger
J. M. Khiper
N. Queen Street
Lancaster
NEW Post Office
W. H.appel
Jew Hir
Baugh
Baugh & Sons
Burger & Sutton
Center Square
Bencaster “Pas
L. B. Herr
Queen St
Ani
E. M. S. Hess
Lititz, PA
Doctor Browh’s
Lancaster City
Brown
Mai
C. H. Brown
West Orange Steet
Mheal
Tba
McNeil
J. K. Quigley Co
Harrisberg
Mike
Marietta
Warner
Allegheny County Workhouse
Seatec
Coatesville
Felow
Newmanstown
Pittsburg
John Griffin
Luzerne
Binco
Asion Street
Wilkes
the Public Roads
Pennsylvania
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