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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1887
Page
1
Margaret, a 39 year old spinster, mourns aging and loves the memory of Major Cole. Her ward Rosie notes social pressures as the pair confront a surprise return of Major Cole and a rekindled romance leads to a wedding under the mistletoe.
A short praise note highlights high quality workmanship at the Journal Office. It commends efficient service and skilled finishing. The message reflects satisfaction with production standards and reliability.
Teacher asks who Alexander Selkirk was. Tommy answers he was a civil engineer. The exchange references the New York Sun description of Selkirk as monarch of all he surveyed.
W H Upham head of Upham Manufacturing, ruined by the Marshfield fire, survived Bull Run after being reported dead. Declared alive in Washington by Lincoln, he received an honorable discharge. A Racine homecoming sparked a massive memorial and jubilee for the returned soldier.
A Boston Post item recounts a tale of a young man who inherits 1.5 million dollars after his parents die and then buys a small circus to travel as chief stowman. The piece notes creditors eventually auctioned the circus assets, but details on duration and proceeds are not provided.
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