Blind But Skillful Builder of Fancy Woodwork
Newark man Lysander Wright Sr. at seventy crafts intricate toy houses, picture frames, and boat models entirely by feel in total darkness. Using a steam powered saw at 2500 rpm, he shapes hinged boxes and cabinets with precise joints, aided by his son’s shop and a self-made milling setup. His careful method, tactile sense, and accuracy earn him high regard despite blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ig Tyeander Weight, Sr
Alversinny
Ron
Lysander Wright
Mae Chanl
Wright
Ektromaly
Mr. Wright
Wright Soes
Hyman & Machinist
Heats
Bolt
Uiis
Passaic
New York Sun
Notice to Great Britain on Venezuela dispute
A collection of 1880s newspaper clippings warns that the United States will defend its peace and safety with force if Britain proceeds in Venezuela. It cites Secretary Olney and Omaha doctrine rhetoric, pledging steadfast opposition to what is described as British violation of territory and a determined American response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Olney
Pesitius
Indianapolis
England
Venezuela
Venezuelin
Betive
State of
Michigan
Melboun
Marshall
George Ingerealt
Mary Jane Starke
James R. Starke
Augusta M. Myera
Marehall
Marshall Statesman
Calhoun
Gaia County
Oetaver
George Ingersoll
Barbara Burn
F. E. Palmer
Marhall
Vaid
Anid
Geoing Ingersoll
Prolate
Thomas
Jobnewn
Abbie Johnson
Maryhall Statesman
Edid
Franklin W. Swan
Rilia H. Swan
Rowena A. Hanilton
Register of Deeds
Crlhoon
Calhoun County
Mich
Calhainna
Battle Creek
Culhoun
Ptate
Marahall
Nowena
Hamilton
Ash
Livington
Tate
Shah J. Lockwood
Court House
Bittle Creek
Battle Creek City
Smith
County of Calhoun
County of
Sbayes
pins-Ave
George Rogersoll
Calvin Clark
George Ingersoli
Charles B. Forsyill
Grenville Macard
State of Michigan
Park
Corless Heights
Mighicao
Otten
David Walkinshaw
Phen
Thomas Faulkner
Nic Yendas
Presineshere
Seid
Onias
Heripe
Phoenix Kain
Lazard Kalm
Samuel Kal
Charles B. Forayth
Grenville Macerd
Lille
Bad Charles AG
Forsyth
Grenville Maeardim
Gorlese Heights
Rattle Creek
Cidhonn
Michusiy
Calliona
David Waleinauaw
Shen
Automantle fire lighting device patent inspires chatter
A cropped OCR text mentions a patent for an automantle fire lighting device and quips about its usefulness. It also notes a divorce involving Amelie Hires Chanter and her husband, with a cautious line about no reflection on either party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamtor
Amelie
Chanter
Dbossou Journal
Engens Hag Been There At Lord Sackville Wedding
Fragmentary note describes a rumored marriage involving Lord Sackville and an unnamed heart, referencing a private pamphlet and Chicago figures with unclear details and stray names. The text is garbled and provides no verifiable events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engens
Sackville
Chicago
Foul device to save Gowanda shops from fire disaster
A Gowanda merchant claims a novel fire defense that opens the store front and dumps shelves and goods onto the sidewalk, while windows unfold to reveal only blank fixtures. The portable shelving rides on rotors driven by a hidden cable system and brake cord, automatically activating a counterweight mechanism to evacuate stock and alert residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponhes
Gowanda
Cabic Ata
Ceiilng
Might & Mouse
Go Wanda
Gmshaft
Buffalo Courier
Delany Telegraph System Demonstrated in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia experiment by noted experts tests Patrick Delany’s nest high spot telegraphy system. Automate d operation uses punched tape, promising mail-by-wire with low costs. Tests show 218 mile line delivering legible messages at 720 to 940 words per minute, with potential to 1000 wpm on lighter wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delany
Philadelphia
Patrick
Elias
Poluta
New York
Chicago
New York’ Herald
Hitchman Family Opens Horse Hide Industry in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana Mr and Mrs Henry Hitchman launch a new industry described as a horse hide factory. Henry collects old horses from the county and returns them home where his efforts with Mrs Hitchman and their two sons render fat into tallow and bones into fertilizer. The family claims rapid hide revival and potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hitchman
Muncie
Ind
Lodianapolis
Sharks Drawn In By Coastal Nets At Alamitos Bay
An Alamtos Bay fisherman named McGarvin catches sharks near Long Beach using shore lines staked along the coast. He recently hauled in as many as eighty in a single day, spurred by a growing commercial oil market and demand for fins among Chinese buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
McGarvin
Alamitos Bay
Long Beach
Stont
Los Angulus Times
Reunion of Comjaoy F of the Kirey Orstandings regiment
Grandmother Letalagers contribution described at a reunion held near Gilbert Liston residence in Qlay cajaly. Grand Mother Letwager age about sixty five addressed veterans, Mrs Leteloger contributed six sons and five sons in law to the service of their country, only five returned to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letalagers
Comjaoy F
Kirey Orstandings Regiment
Tve
Gilbert Liston
Qlay Cajaly
Letwager
Puw Ba
Culidiers
Leteloger
toWamupelis Sentinel
Toothache Epidumpmie Epidemic in Chitral Campaign
Reports mark an unusual toothache epidemic among troops after operations in Chitral. Medical authorities aim to analyze the spread and origins of the ailment, noting it emerged as regiments paused for summer and before evacuation orders. Electric Bitters is advertised as a remedy with claimed permanent relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Westmuinster Gazette
Drake's Drug Store
Fragmented verse and ad copy mix in old paper snippet
The readable text blends a poetic meditation on healing and freedom with garbled phrases and an old medical advertisement for Castoria and a Norway syrup. It mentions Epiphany healing, harvest strength, and a Chicago record engraving, followed by patent medicine claims and promotional language for samples and bottles.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted for Indigestion
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe pleasant remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims relief from sour stomach heartburn bloating gas and discomfort after meals with pepsin vegetable and fruit essences and Golden Seal and lists price 50 cents per package from Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlard
Jennison
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall Mich
Fragmented OCR: obscure transit or schedule snippet
Battered text from an OCR page shows names and times with unclear locations and items. Reads like a transit or timetable fragment with scattered place names and numbers, including Albion and Marongo, but many words are garbled and illegible.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joyn
Britain
Memphis
Wooduarut
Pete
Pitcher’s Castoria
Jong
Dr Wood
Castoria
Custoria
Urvgziaia
Farania
Raven & Uo
Caranca
Pitcher
Miles
Br. Gev. L. Smith
Geo. L. Smith Mantel Co
Louisville
Mrr
Julius O. Vogt
Dr. Miles
Eyton
Barey
Fiat Moudey “Brat
Sylvester Considine
Deemer
Teorgh Ingarsolt
Peobnte
Stephen Upton
Olive H. Upton
Jerome Dickerson
Intercat
Forcesid
Anid County
Pemfield
Battle Creel
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway Company
Aald
Taggart
Wolcott & Gansen
Taccant, Woport & Ganeon
Attorneye
Cancun
Alarshull
Mury
Fresent George Rogersoll
Earn A. King
Abraham Biery
Anid Abraham Biery
George Ingereai
Angas Ald
Eliza Blery
Hokford
Said
John Taylor
Eetate
Calbeus
City of
Baring
Cilaimb
Heorgr Tru Ersol
Albert Yost
Minnie Yost
Dee
Michiva
Gorham
Marit
Cashoan County
Calhoun Courity
A. D
Cork
Enia
Inworth
Charles T. Gorham
E. Wiveon
C' Mortenges
Michigan Central
Niagara Kalls
Trabaru
Clude
Thaine
Sumner
Marengu Albian
Jagksun
Ackwon
Albion
Marongo
Maraball
Salan
Oroxdo
Bat
Yur
P.tu
Poo
Ly Air Line
Ube
Fhaul Agu
Pouasepgers
Dartie
Athous Alushen
Yon Sinnal
Pak
Jackson
Omer
Wets Hirendun Anf
Tekonehn Burtingty
CeionGuy
Cincinnati
Mackinaw Railway
White, Gong Hast
Yay Eee
Ance
Juerby Central
Dundés
Britton
Ming, Ang
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!