Reddys Big Hand Poker Tale From Old California
In early California mining days Reddy and Andrews made rich digs at Forest City Sierra County and played poker on river boats. Reddy’s famed three aces often won large pots, a legend that drew Domingo Joe’s vigilant watch and a dramatic show of cards and bets aboard the boat ending with Reddy sweeping the pot after Dawson’s raise and the ace reveal.
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California
Udge Sawyer
Guiches
Sierras
Reddy
Andrews
Tom Andrews
Forest City
Sierra County
San Francisco
Golden State
Sacramento
Charlie Dawson
Foster
Dawson
Neddy
Domingo
Domingo Joe
Joe
New York Press
A Feathered Mugwump In Dalton Georgia
Henry C. Hamilton describes a curious hybrid fowl on his Dalton, Georgia, property. The creature called a fowl mugwump is half duck and half chicken, female, about the size of a frying pan chicken, with hen like head and breast and duck like back tail and legs, though not web footed. It cackles like a hen and waddles when it walks, Hamilton noting it as the funniest barnyard sight he ever saw.
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Henry C. Hamilton
Georgia
Bob Kenyon
Mr. Hamilton
Dalton
Atlanta Constitution
The Story of a Bracelet at Monterey Picnic
A girl at Cypress Point near Monterey asks strangers about a gold bracelet found during the 1887 Chautauquan assembly in Pacific Grove. The tale links a lecture entourage with a seaside ride to the Ancient City by the sea, highlighting travel as a key feature of a Monterey visit.
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Cypress Point
Monterey
Pacific Grove
Paris Decrees End Foreign Salons of Sin
Paris tightens residence rules forcing foreigners to register names and domiciles at the prefecture de police by year end. Publicly accessible registers will expose past escapades, closing salons where English noblewomen and French grande dames mingled. Strong figures in Town Topics note departures to Brussels or other tolerant capitals follow.
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Paris
Prince of Wales
Prefecture de Police
Trench Police
Brussels
Not So Bad as We Seem in This Age
A Philadelphia Telegraph column argues self sacrifice endures across ages and praises modern benevolence. It contrasts old and new eras, noting widespread charity from rich to poor, with hospitals, homes, asylums, and schools sustaining helpers and institutions. Religion and education shape a better world.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
Dairy Cows Milk Theft Solved Near Modesto Ranch
Cows at S W Coffee’s Modesto area ranch yielded little milk in mornings while nights remained normal. Investigation revealed shoats in the barnyard stole milk after the cows lay down. Watchers observed the swine approach cows at midnight and pierce the udder for milk. N F Howell and Doc provide corroboration.
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S. W. Coffee
Modesto
N. F. Howell
Cal
Is Marriage a Failure or Not A Considered View
Ida Harper argues in the Indianapolis Journal that marriage is not a universal failure, serving as an anchor and harbor for individuals and children. She urges abandoning the debate by comparing lives of children born in wedlock versus out of it to reveal the outcome.
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Ida Harper
Indianapolis Journal
Wood's Sarsaparilla Defends Health Against Impure Blood
An advertisement portrays a battle within the human system between impure blood and the constitution, urging Wood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine to drive the disease from the field and restore lasting health.
Vision of hay farm forewarns of distant accident
Judge George Edmunds recalls a mind reading vision from a New York parlor car showing his Sonora township hay farm and a collapsing corner of the big hay barn. On return home his overseer confirms the precise moment a similar collapse occurred, miles away, with no explanation offered.
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Mormon
George Edmunds
Carthage
Hancock County
Edmunds
Nauvoo
Henry Benner
New York
Sonora
Mr. Benner
Judge Edmunds
Cor
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Men’s Dress Reform for Summer Attire Gains Momentum
A discussion on men’s summer dress argues the weight of male clothes exceeds that of women. Proponents cite lighter woolens over cotton, praising a woolen shirt and flannel undergarments. Dr Jaegar’s findings spark a movement toward woolen fabrics per Good Housekeeping as readers reference long weight, comfort, and health benefits.
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Jaegar
Governess Advert Provokes Comical Salary Reply
An English governess candidate replies to a Sydney advertisement promising to teach English and music to four young children aged eleven to two, but the reply outlines bizarre duties including calisthenics and hairdressing. Salary offered is £30 a year with a possible rise if agreeable in the house. Albany Argus notes the farcical job expectations.
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New South South Wales
New South Wales
Sydney
England
Albany Argus
Dangers of Close Reports From Sensational Papers
A Pittsburg Bulletin note laments imitation spurred by newspaper crime details. It cites a London teen mimicking Whitechapel killings and an Iowa boy killing his brother after seeing butchering scenes. The piece warns illustrated police pages and sensational journals fuel violent copycat acts and robberies.
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London
Whitechapel
Iowa
Illustrated Police Papers
Pittsburg
Credentials of Plumb Beamed for New Term in Senate
In Washington the Senate received Mr. Plumb’s credentials for a new term. A Mitchell resolution asking the secretary of the treasury about sinking fund credits for Union Pacific and Central Pacific under the Thurman act was agreed to. The consular and diplomatic appropriation bill was discussed as Dolph spoke on the Samoan question. The House concurred with a Senate amendment authorizing obsolete cannon to soldiers homes. The Oklahoma bill proceeded in committee of the whole.
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Senate
Washington
Plumb
Mitchell
Secretary of the Treasury
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Thurman
Dolph
House
Wasuhington
Springer
Oklahoma
Sherman Voices Peaceful Path in Samoan Question
Senator Sherman urges immediate assertion of U S rights at Pago Pago but favors no war. He calls for manly negotiations among great powers, a quiet settlement, and funding up to 500000 to support surveys, missions, and ships to the islands.
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Ohio
Germany
Washington
Sherman
Senate
United States
Bay of Pago Pago
George
Pago-pago
Clevelana
Harrison
Restoration of the statu quo in Samoa debate
In the senate discussion on Samoa Senator Dolph urged restoring the Washington conference status and backing a American protectorate, while Senator Reagan called amendments insufficient and pressed for protecting American citizens. In New York, workers replacing strikers at Higgins' carpet works were assaulted by a mob, with several arrests made.
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Dolph
Washington
Senate
Congress
Reagan
United States
New York
Higgins
B. and O. and Lehigh Valley Railroads Consider Alliance
A Philadelphia report says the Baltimore and Ohio and the Lehigh Valley railroads may form a joint alliance. An experienced railroad engineer suggests two connecting lines could be built cheaply and profitably to improve traffic between the firms.
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Lehigh
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Lehigh Valley
Dane County Court Overrules Demurrer in Big Land Suit
In Dane county circuit court Judge Stewart overruled the demurrer of defendants in the suit by Chippewa Valley and Superior Railroad against the Chicago Saint Paul Minneapolis and Omaha. The contest concerns lands valued at upwards of 3 million dollars.
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Omaha
Maison
Wis
Dane County
Stewart
Chippewa Valley and Superior Railroad Company
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Becomes a Penny Daily
The Globe of Curiaco reports a price change to one cent per issue, effective immediately, reducing cost from two cents. The early morning paper adopts the penny format as announced this morning.
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Curiaco
the Globe
The San Francisco Recount in Fifth District
The San Francisco recount for congressman in the Fifth district shows Phelps has gained 38 votes across 67 of 80 precincts, narrowing the margin to 51 votes behind Clunie with 14 more needed to win. Clunie may request a recount of country districts, potentially reversing the result.
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San Francisco
Phelps
Clunie
Archbishop Declines Prohibition Campaign in Pennsylvania
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul states he has no time to spare for the Prohibition campaign and declines involvement in the Pennsylvania effort by former Attorney General Palmer.
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Wilkesbarre
Ireland
St. Paul
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Comptroller Trenholm Resigns to Lead American Surety
Washington January 31 Comptroller of the Currency Trenholm has tendered his resignation to the president and left for New York City where he will assume duties as the new president of the American Surety company. Jesse D Abrahams deputy comptroller for two years will become acting comptroller.
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Trenholm
Washington
New York City
American Surety Company
Jesse D. Abrahams
Champeny Bros to Feature Elegant Spring Stock and Shoes
Champeny Bros. announce preparations for an elegant spring stock of dress goods and trimmings in beautiful effect at an affordable price. A special sale of muslin runs Wednesday to Friday. They will offer Misses and Children's shoes from Williams & Hoyt Rochester NY and promise an extra fine shoe for children.
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Champeny Bros
Champenyros
Williams & Hoyt
Rochester
N.Y
Kellogg Dental Office Promises Pain Free Care in Dakota
Kelle and Kellogg CRLT partners with A E Kellogg D S to offer all dental services on short notice from the First National Bank block in Mitchell Dakota. They advertise fresh gas for painless tooth extraction and a pain obtunder to save sensitive teeth. They promote gold crowns porcelain faced crowns Logan crowns bridge work and plate alternatives including root replacements without a full denture.
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CRLT
A. E. Kellogg
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
First National Bank
J. F. Kellogg
Mitchell, Dakota
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for Davison Dakota 1889
Public auction to foreclose the mortgage on Lot Eleven in Block Eight of the origin town of Mitchell Dakota Territory, principal 1000 plus 135.45 interest and 135.44 attorney fees, total 1135.45, due to default. sale at front door of the Davison County Courthouse Mitchell on March 16, 1889 at 10 a.m. Assignee Jane E. Wright, attorney Dillon & Preston.
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Minnie H. Letcher
George E. Letcher
Davison
Territory
Dakota
Benjamin M Weilof
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Register of Deeds
Davis
Jane EB. Wright
Mielell
Territory of
Mitchell
D. T
Janee. Whart
Mori Ige Dillon & Preston
Masonic Publishers Advertise Catalogue in New York
Redding & Co., Masonic Publishers in Broadway, New York, offer a free engraving of an ancient London building and a new illustrated catalogue of all Masonic books with competitively low prices. The notice warns against spurious publications and promotes genuine Grand new works for year one.
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F.A.M
London
G. Ly
Alao Jaige P
Redding & CO
Masonic Publishers and Manufacturers
Broadway
New York
Territorial summons in Dakota District Court case
The Territory of Dakota issues a summons in the Second Judicial District of Davison County. Defendants include Minn eapolis Hardware Company Madison Manufacturing Company and others. Answer required within thirty days after service. failure leads to relief requested in the complaint filed October 1888 in Yankton.
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Territory OF Dakota
Wand
Davison County
Montague J. Chapman
Pss
Ub Minchie
WH. Letcher
George Letcher
Isaac Spees
Frinkies
C.spees
Vintilfs
Monnie JH. Letcher
George E. Letcher
Minneapolis Hardware Company
Madison Manufacturing Company
Mitehel
Dakota Territory
Oviober
Ganmele Brothers
Vanui
Attorn
Mortgage Sale Notice in Davison County Dakota Territory
Mortgage sale announced by Catherine Shannon and others due to default on a $12744.40 note. Property in Davison County Dakota Territory, described as southeast quarter section 3 in township 101 north range 6 west, to be sold at public auction at the Davison County courthouse front door in Mitchell. Sale to occur Saturday March 11 1889 at 7 oclock in the morning by Sheriff or deputy. Mortgagees French J C and Lacy J, and Sampson and Shannon listed as parties.
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Catherine Shannon
John C. French
Register of Deeds
Davison
Dakota Territory
Davison County
Marea
Mitchell
Divison
Sioux Falls
Joseph Sampson
Joan CO
French Jarry Lacy
Mortagees
Alttorney Fur Molpugee
Joseph Shannon
Oceph Sampson
Sheriff's Sale in Dakota Territory Foreclosure Notice
A foreclosure sale is announced by Sperry Dwight Shrlld of Davison County on behalf of Seiberling Miller & Co. The front door of Mitchell courthouse will host the auction on February 1839 at 11 o clock in the forenoon. Property described is the southeast quarter of section 13 township 102 north range 62 west containing 160 acres more or less. Judgment totals 909 dollars and 46 cents with interest and costs.
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Territory OF
Dakota
Davison County
John T. Seiberling
James H. Seiberling
Samuel H. Miller
Copartners
Aime
Style
Seiberling, Miller & Co
Michael B. Lynch
Mageier Lynch
RK. 5
VankKeuren
Sperry Lwight
Dakota Territory
Mitchell
Bavison
Davison
Vangery
Mitchell D. T
Plainuil
Notice of final proof by settler at Mitchell Dakota
Notice of a female settler from Barwell Dak requesting final proof for entry No 1237. The proof will be before the register and receiver at Mitchell Dak on February 16, 1890. Names include Sarah J. Strong and Asael Booth. Wording notes protest rights and witnesses.
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Mitchell
Cal
Dakota
Mitestpav
Sarah J. Strong
Barwell Dak
Asael Booth
Jo. Iswift
Mitchell Dakota
Interior Department
Cawal
Land Notice for Mitchell Dak Final Proof Hearing
Notice announces that John Wallis has filed for final proof on land in Mitchell Dakota. Hearing before Register and Receiver February 24, 1880, with witnesses Williams Dean O P Morse and others. Protests or substantial reasons to deny must be presented at the time and place, with cross examination and rebuttal rights. M HW Rowley, Register.
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Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell, Y
Johid
Wallis
Willams Dean
O. P. Morse
Hivisen Gy AL
Hillinan Apa
el Firnt
M. HW
Rowley, Register
Foreclosure Notice on Warfield Mortgage in Davison County
Default on semiannual installment due June 1 1888 prompts foreclosure under the 1857 mortgage of Harmon M Warfield and Mamie Warfield and Eliza Warfield junior occupant. The notice, filed in Davison County, sets sale by public auction February 26 at the courthouse front door Mitchell.
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Harmon M. Warfield
Mamie BE
Warfield
Eliza Warfield
Mamie &. Warfield
W. “. McDonald
the Register of Deeds
Davison County
Wiakota
Bool
Neney
Divison
Mitchell
Davison
Dakota
Pierre
Lee Ormick
McDonaly & McDonald
Attonleys
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Davison County
Public mortgage foreclosure notice filed by The Colonial & United States Mortgage Company against the mortgagor in Davis County Dalcotta Territory. Describes a 160 acre SE quarter of section 11 township 102 range 62, securing $402 due Dec 1 1887 with 6 percent interest. Sale planned at Mitchell courthouse front door on Friday March iss at 10 am to satisfy the debt, costs, and $50 attorney fee. Assignees and attorneys named Wilkes & Wells.
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Tebruky
Jane Mary Jefferys
Davison County
Dalcotta Territory
Mortvite
Davison
Colonial & United States Mortgage Company
Office of Registera
Dayison
Sardd
Hull
Mareh Iss
Mitchell
Saia Countty
Davion
Conontan & Unirep Sidney Bmontgage Company
Assenpu
Mortgapee
Wilkes & Wells, Au’ys
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Saratoga
Coney Island
el Carmelo
Haymarket
Ndon
An seaUay
Eleanor Calhoun
MR. Sherman
Champeny Bros. Exclus
Kelle & Kellogg
Somerow
Mortcade Sale
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas Brockton
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