Knoxville mob hangs murderer after jail killing
An Illinois mob in Bloomington surrounds the jail after Ted Franks, the jailor, is shot by prisoner Charles Jerce alias Howlett during a cell transfer. The crowd hangs Jerce from a tree as sheriff and police fail to stop the lynching amid cheers and calls for Patsy Devine.
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Bloomington
Itill
Hloomingtox
Ill
Shbout
Ted Franks
Charles Jerce
Howlett
Patsyevine
Cotton Springfield
Patsy Devine
Hawittos
Sprischero
M Basarros
Jador Franks
Hepnad
Bree
National mourning and mixed views after Garfield's death
The nation unites in sorrow while observers note Garfield’s assassination as a moral test rather than a national disgrace. Critics differ on political impact with some predicting cabinet changes, and Rev Isaac Exrett, once from Heary county, now in Cincinnati, is praised among fellow preachers of Garfield’s denomination.
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Vienna
Garfield
New York Times
William Henry Smith
Chicago
Arthur
New York Commercial Advertiser
Isaac Exrett
Cincinnati
Heary County
Cambridge
Geneseo Republic
Old Man Recovers Youthful Vitality with Hop Bitters
A 72 year old man recalls years of kidney trouble and poor blood. After using Hop Bitters he reports restored energy and kidney function, claiming to feel like a 30 year old and confident it will help others of his age. The testimonial appears in Sunday Mercury.
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Sunday Mercury
Coroner's Jury Finds Charles Pierce Died by Mob Hanging
The jury inquest reports Charles Pierce died by hanging at the hands of an unknown mob that broke into Bloomington jail and took him from officers on a night in late October 1881 between 8 and 10 PM.
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Charles Pierce
Bloomington
Bed Bigs. Roaches Rats mice ants vermin cleared by Rough on Rats
A compact classified note proclaims Rough on Rats clears roaches rats mice ants and other vermin. Available in 15 cent boxes at local druggists.
Change of Name Converts Scribner’s Monthly to Century Mag
In the recent sale, Charles Scribner's Sons ceded the Scribner name and its publications. The Century Co. will publish The Century Magazine and rename Scribner's Monthly to Century Mag starting a new volume. Roswell Smith retains control, directing editorial and art, with expansion of pages and larger illustrations.
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Charles Scribner’s Sons
Scribner
Century Co
Scribner's Monthly
Century Mag
Scribner’s
Scribner's
Jury
Theitime
Fragmentary Text Finds Few Clear Events
The readable fragments show no coherent news event. It appears as stray phrases with unclear subjects, making it impossible to determine a person, place, or outcome from the available lines.
Electro-Voltaic Belts Offer For Young Men At Trial
Ad offers Electro-Voltaic Belts, Bands and Suspen sories for weakness and nervous debility on a thirty day trial. Call or write K Belt Co at Marshall, Michigan for speedy relief and restoration.
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K Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Unbiased Judging at Fairs on Colored Horns
A letter discusses the practice of coloring cattle horns for fairs. It notes dye easily rubs off, horns may be stained with acids, and tests could reveal dyed surfaces. The author imagines a solution that leaves natural horn texture while changing grain color to blue or red to expose exhibitor skill.
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Magon C
Baldwin Triumph Against McCartney in Election Law Case
The Supreme Court opinion filed at Ottawa holds the law valid and bans elections before November 1883. The President pro tem of the Senate has no casting vote in a tie, and a past note clarifies the Vice President chair matters. Mourning flags noted across New York port vessels.
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Charles Baldwin
McCartney
Judiciary Committees
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Bureau Co. Republican
Senate
Bayard
Anthony
United States
St. Louis Globe Democrat
New York
Sve
William's Indian Pile Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An 19th century advertisement touts William's Indian Pile Ointment as a universal cure for Blind, Bleeding, Itching, and Ulcerated Piles. It claims rapid relief after application, criticizes lotions and electuaries, and cites Hon. H. Coffinberry of Cleveland endorsing its effectiveness. Products offered by Wm. Paddison, druggist, Postoffice.
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William
J. William
Ji. M. Coffinberry
Cleveland
Paddesin
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