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Newspaper
Logansport Telegraph
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1841
Page
3
Residents report a rising cloud from treetops and chimneys, sometimes spiral and dense, other times insectuous. The spectral swarm attracts crowds, sparked fears of fire and possible epidemic though no illness is observed as Philadelphia looks for an explanation.
Gen Harrison proclaims Henry Clay his firm personal and political friend and declines cabinet offer citing Clay’s judgement. He notes no one matches Clay’s judgement and states their political lives never differed on important subjects. Washington attendees present would endorse the report.
The former partnership SKESTON & CARTER is dissolved by mutual consent. J. O. Skelton takes control of books and collections. John O Siviston and Ashford Carter sign the notice. Carter to continue tanning and leather supply from his old stand in Logansport. August 17, 3241.29 (sic).
A fragmentary record lists ROTLICE CLARK and LOY BLOOMFIELD with Fort Wayne and the date August 4, 1841, indicating a public or civil notice from that period.
Pursuant to Miami Probate Court order Sophia C Hood executrix of William N Hood deceased will sell at public outcry at Peru Court House on September 4 next the half undivided interest in canal lands in Miami county plus a 200 acre tract near the Wabash river and other parcels including Peru and Mexico town lots as well as additional canal lands in Allen county Indiana. Auctions begin 10 a.m. and sale includes life estate for Hood widow with cash terms and two thirds minimum for certain lots.
WM Prince and Sons announce sales of true Chinese Mulberry trees Multicaulis Merus Expansa Alpine Broussa Canton and other varieties. Purchasers may receive immediate delivery or by spring terms. contracts to be made. Prices and silk worm eggs seeds etc will be mailed on request. Flushing near New York January 1 1839.
Ezekiel Cox school commissioner of Wabash county publishes a notice listing lots and sections in Wabash and Lagro towns including townships ranges and quarters. The notice appears with date June 9, 1941 and references sale or land details.
The notice warns the public that genuine Brandreth's Pills bear three engraved steel labels with my handwriting and signature B Brandreth. It lists authorized local agents including Logansport J L Miller and Delphi N W & A H Bowen, warning against counterfeit boxes and urging buyers to seek genuine Pitts from my Third Street office between Main and Walnut.
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