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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1875
Page
7
Lovers Mania Ends in Thirty Six Years in Bed
Ephraim Canton, from West Troy, began an engagement in 1835 that fell apart in 1836. After his bride left, he barricaded himself in his room, cut a window through the partition, and refused food, spending thirty six years in bed until his death, never leaving or speaking to anyone but his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greem
Troy
Ephraim Canton
Milés
Anday
Sasi
Ephraim Caziton
Cohors
Canton
Hitive
Cohoes
New York
Caxios
Emir
Mia
Fos Meni
Unsuccessful candidate laments fake rumors and court bid
A failed candidate rails against false rumors that cost him votes and vows to take the fight to the Supreme Court. He recalls crowd jeers at City Hall and hints of potential civil damages as he moves to challenge the vote outcome. nearby Nevada petrified forest draws attention for a Centennial exhibit effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Supreme Court
The Russian sable fur and its market
The article notes the sable as the premier fur, its size, color shifts by season, and unique properties. It explains dyeing and fraud risks, source regions like Yakutsk Kamtschatka and Russian Lapland, annual take about twenty five thousand skins, prices from twenty four dollars to two hundred dollars for a crown sable, and primary demand in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakutsk
Kamtschatka
Russian
Lapland
Russia
Michigan Centenarians in 1874 Census
Old People in Michigan notes eighteen residents claimed ages over one hundred, led by Bazil Harrison of Prairie Ronde who put his age at one hundred seven. Other claims range from one hundred to one hundred four, with eight widowers among the group and four whose status is unknown. The piece questions the 1870 census and marshals concern over age accuracy. It also briefly mentions a Scientific American item on burial suffocation and driving a wall down, likely unrelated.
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Nevada
Ee David Rideout
Humboldt
Blackrock
California
Rideout
Gements
Michigan
Bazil Harrison
Prairie Ronde
United States
J.C. McCurdy , CO
Chicago
Mark Twain
Ameberican Publishing CO
Hartford
P.O. Vickery & CO
Augusta
Maine
DAY
Johnson & Oo Thilwaukee
Phebe A. Hanaford
B. B. Rusazz
Boston
Maes
A Woman Jailor Faces Challenge In Hudson County
Mrs D W C Jones of Hudson County N J is the only woman holding official jailor in the state. Her husband a former Federal soldier served five years as jailor prior. The Board of Chosen Freeholders debated removing her after an attorney claimed a woman could not hold office. Seven or eight candidates were voted, no choice made, and Jones seeks court action to preserve her post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. C. Jones
Hudson County
N. J
of Chosen Freeholders
Spp
J. H. Li
Board of Holders
Jones
Common Sense vs Prejudice in Patent Medicines
R V Preece argues against prejudice toward proprietary remedies, noting physicians often rely on favors medicines without disclosing compositions. He defends secrecy, urges proper use with auxiliary treatments, and promotes a range of products including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The piece touts longstanding public sale and broad acceptance in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Preece
M. D
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Canada
Com
Foon for reflection found on election tables
A brief item notes a reflective dish or item labeled as foon placed on election tables. The report offers no further detail on purpose or origin.
Ephemerides of Osseetian Motions for Years
Mayor Kelley owns a rare almanac titled Ephemerides of Osseetian Motions for Years by John Gadburt licensed February 19 1678. Calculations span 1672 to 1681 and align with London meridian. leather bound, 300 pages, linen paper, printed by John Mackock for the Company of Stationers 1672.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
John Gadburt
Queen's Moat
Roger L’estrange
Her
Meridan
John Macock
Company of Stationers
Richmond
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Related Remedies Advised
An 19th century advertisement promoting Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup for consumption and colds, with Mandrake Pills and Sea Weed Tonic claimed to cleanse blood, improve digestion, and restore liver function. The note lists uses, claimed cures, and directs correspondence to Dr. Schenck in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Schunck
Scuxucx
Akien
Philadephia Srey
Bizarre 1872 Ledger Reports Fraud and Famine Rations
Fragmented OCR notes claim a trader in Meccmont or Maine offered medicine valued at several dollars while boasting about seven pounds of fraudulently acquired goods. Mentions Mattie health RGXTiInE and an overseer named E Moore tied to a Portam card room. The legible clues hint at a local dispute over diet, digestion and freeh pounds of fresh produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R.atrevens
Mattie
Moore
Dyspepsia Symptoms Described in Medical Note
The text lists dyspepsia symptoms including loss of appetite food rising from the stomach distension in the abdomen and bowels and intermittent constipation. It notes a clamy mouth sour taste water brash heart palpitations and digestive upset with sleep disturbance and frightful dreams.
Local Resident Credits VEGETINE For Dyspepsia Recovery
From Snaricn Minnesota June 1 a resident reports relief from dyspepsia after using VEGETINE. The note praises Rev E B Best of the area and mentions Dr J W Carter. Two bottles used with apparent improvement in health and vitality.
VaorTriax and Venarine Health Benefit Claim
A testimonial from N H Tilden Insurance and Real Estate Agent Boston Massachusetts asserts VaorTriax aided his daughter’s health and appetite, with Venarine credited for restoration of strength. The note dated June 5 emphasizes relief for declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Tilden
Ins
Boston
Mass
Personal testimonial for a patent medicine at a local address
Monroe Parker of 386 Athens Street reports relief from dyspepsia, poor blood, and debility after using Vearylive. He says his blood is now healthier and invites others to call or write for more details from his home at 886 Athens Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Brevexe
Bir
Addraes
Athens Street
Monroe Parker
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