Remarkable Solomon Humphries A Free Negro’s Macon Rise
The life of Solomon Humphries a prosperous Macon merchant who bought his freedom in 1825 rose to wealth and influence, hosted white leaders at his home, aided by trustee Governor McDonald, faced a Charleston arrest, and saw his fortune fade before his 1856 death in a notable community farewell.
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Solomon Humphries
Macon
Sol
Jones County
Darien
Charles J. McDonald
Georgia
McDonald
Charleston
New York
Jie
Ocmulgee
Patsey
Presbyterian Church
Sol Humphries
Savannah
Cor
New York Herald
Hest
America
Augusta
Maine
Eel Skins Target Rheumatism At Boston Drugstore
A Boston Globe reader reports a North End drugstore selling eel skins as a remedy for rheumatism. The clerk notes many believe in the treatment, with some claiming life extension. Skins are bought from fish dealers and sold by German families in South Boston, appearing in fish shops on Atlantic Avenue. The item reflects a broader curiosity about medical quackery and unconventional cures.
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North End
Globe
Atlantic Avenue
Boston
United States
Boston Globe
New Home Treatment for Catarrh and Hay Fever
A new home remedy claims to cure catarrh, catarrhal deafness, and hay fever in one to three applications every two weeks. The pamphlet, offered for ten cents, explains the treatment and addresses female catarrhal discharges as a specific. Published by A. T. Dixey & Son, 804 West King St., Toronto, Canada.
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N. B
A. T. Dixey & Son
West King St
Toronto
Canada
Scientific American
Woman Cured by Bradfield Regulator, Water Valley Testimony
A daughter of a customer suffered suppressed menstruation and poor health. After using one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator, her condition improved completely. Letter from J. W. Stellums of Water Valley Mississippi encourages writing Bradfield Regulator Ir., Atlanta for particulars. Sold by H. Scallin.
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Bradfield
J. W. Stellums
Water Valley
Miss
Reg
Atlanta
8. H. Scallin
Homes For Everybody pamphlet description of Northwest towns
The Illinois Central Passenger Department issues a pamphlet “Homes For Everybody” detailing towns and country between Onawa Iowa and Sioux Falls Dakota inviting home seekers to the Northwest corn belt. Also an advertisement for Swayne’s Ointment claims relief for eczema itch and piles with price and mail order by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Onawa
Iowa
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Northwest
al Manchester
Lowa
J. Merry
Gen. West
Swaym
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Catarrh Cure Claim Sparks $160 Reward Offer
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh by Trall's Catarrh Cure, touted as a constitutional treatment that cleanses blood and mucus surfaces. The ad promises $160 if it fails and invites readers to request testimonials, with Toledo firm J P Cimmy & Co as distributors.
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Carian
Italus
J.P. Cimmy & Co
Toledo, O
Tie
Foreclosure Sale in Mitchell Dakota Territory
Sperry Dwight sheriff will sell at public auction on June 29 in Mitchell at 6 PM the Lot 8 in Block 3 of the original town, with buildings and bank fixtures to satisfy a judgment of three thousand nine hundred ninety three dollars and ninety eight cents plus costs and interest. Plaintiff's attorney Winsor Mentzer.
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Bank of Mitchell
Arthur
Ty Wright
John B. Beeker
Amelia C. Bowes
H. J. Moi
Win. M. Smith
Adams Express
A. D. Issy
Sperry Dwight
Davison County
Dakota Territory
Seé
Mitchell
Davison
Dakota
Jory
Territory of Dakota
Mitchell D.T
Swerry DwiGar
Winsors Mentzer
Territorial Dakota summons in Davison County suit
L W Adams sues John Samuels and William Price trading as Samuels and Price in the Second Judicial District of the Dakota Territory. Defendants must answer within thirty days or judgment will be entered for sixty one dollars and ninety four cents plus interest and costs, with attorney fees. E S Johnston appears as plaintiff's attorney.
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Erritory OF
Dakota
Second Judicial District
Davison County
L.W. Adams
John Samuels
William Price
Copartners
Samuels
Divison County
Mitchell
D. T
Mt. Vernon
D.P
E.S. Johnston
Notice to Creditors and Homestead Proof Verdicts
Notice to creditors of Melinda Drake Deceased to exhibit claims within four months after first publication. Administrator in Rome Township Day, 1880. June 2 BraaN Dak June 8 1889. Also notices Mary A Betts widow of George Betts intends to make homestead proof before Mitchell Register Aug lith ies with witnesses Robinson Thomas Wallis Dean Protesters may cross examine at Mitchell Dakota hearing.
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Henry S. Edwards
Fletcher J. Rowell
Cheny
Gibson
Peter T. Gilway
Mt. Vernon
Duke Ay
M.H. Rowley
Register
Mitchell Duk
Mitchell D. T
An. Sd. Isc
Cyrus
Fernanudo D. Tyler
William A. Frazer
John W. Beddoes
John Smith
Davison Co
Oak
Interior Department
M.M. Krownig
Melinda Drake
Rome Township
Drake
Braan
Dak
Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell
D.T
Les
Mary A. Betts
George £. Betts
Pb Yan
M. H. Rowley
Cak
Ster
Dakota
Frederick
Carpenter
Webie
Traint
M.H. Row Ty
Mitchell Dak
Aude
Mitchell Dakota
Henry P. Hubbard
George Tall
Siammnel Pe Fowert
Philip Tit Fortune
Joseph L. Lakortune
Iarleton
Plice
M.H. Rowany
Andrew Armstrong
Green Aman
Lucky Getter
Particu
Clyde
P.M. Duncan
Irs
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Mary of
Bavaria
Ludwig II
Max
Hohenschwangau
Ludwig
London Globe
Madrid
Spain
Lerald
Powell
New Britain
Neurogical Society
SwayNb
Tih
St. Jacobs Oil
L. C. Gardner
Winsboro
Tex
W. J. Cline
Johnstown
Oreror
Valley OF Death
Kire
Vieting
Borshee & McMakin
Cincinnati
Charles E. Roe
Rebecca V. Roe
Mortupzeers
P Graves
Merrick
Vinton
Perritory
Register of Deeds' Office
ES and Vinton Company
Merrick LE. Vinton
Mortynpee Lee J. Teockwood & Co
Sheriff's
Territory OF
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Garretson
Phillintiff
Paitcher
Minneapolis & St Louis
Albert Lea
St. Paul
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Chicago
St. Paul Minneapolis
Des Moines, Iowa
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Dak Solid
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Mississippi Valley
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Minneaypolis & St. Louis Railway
Pulman
Atchison Kansas City
Union Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railways
C. H. Holdridge
Pass
Mini
G. V. Parmelee
Mitchell National Bank
Ofice
H. J. Mohr
Atmos EY
Law
Ssis Dak. Farm Loans
John D. Lawler
J. E. Gilbert
A.M. Bowdle
Vice Press
J. N. Grant
W. L. Douglas
D Shook
Police and Palmers
Siloes
Los Caltly
Seri Ationteleay
Mtinevnc& Co
Mortland
Auinc
Wali Paper
Mitchell, Paint and Paper CO
G. Cowhick
W.G. Davison
N. L. Davison
Cashier
L. N. Seaman
Pressi
G. Clandler
J. &. Terwilliger
THE
Seecurity Bank
R. N. Kratz
Geo
H. Rathman Cash
Frank Weller
Rowley
F. M. Duncan
Third
Lawler Streets
Cincinnati Corrugating CO
Republican
Enterprise
Stoke
Dark Bay
Wmn. Smith
England
Camock
Galbraith Bros
Wisconsin
Sanden
Lasalle
Kigio and Waltham
Crasea
Andaend
W. K. Marbington & Wie
ChigeKos Legian
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