Two Rhode Island Heroes Die. Metropolis Notes New Cars
New York September 16 1881 Two Rhode Island heroes General Burnside and Captain Breese have died on the same day in Gotham where they were social figures. Yachting events loom with the Canadian Atalanta and Madge making headlines. Creedmoor shooting, the American Institute Fair opening and a new parlor sleeping car are among city topics.
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Howe
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New York
Rhode Island
Gen. Burnside
Capt. Breese
Gotham
Rhody
Newport
Fifth Avenue
Gene. Hancock
Herald
Jawa
Statotea
Guiteau
American Institute Fair
Ita
Ely
Stewart
Brooklyn Board of Education
Trade-in Offer at ThratI and Mumrorp's for Eclectic free
Headquarters for school books pens ink paper pencils and school supplies invites customers to bring Ridpath's Histories to exchange for the new Eclectic free. This offer highlights a trade-in event at the store dealing in educational goods.
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Ridpath
Eclectic Free
Thrati & Mumrorp's
For Sale Two barber poles cheap inquiry Kreipke Baldwin
Two barber poles offered for sale by inquiry to Chris Kreipke or Geo Baldwin in New Harmony. Sale note dated September 23.
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Chris. Kreipke
Geo. Baldwin
New Harmony
Odd Historical Facts From Lost Records May Be False
A collection of dubious historical claims is presented, including the first lucifer match in 1829, the flat iron steamship in 1830, a 1783 balloon ascent, 1576 Petarda invention, and 1510 Spaniards in Hoagland. It also recounts a 1680 Polish execution, a Colossus of Rhodes tale, and brass sales to a Jewish merchant with 900 camels, all unverified.
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Hoagland
America
Warsaw
Tartary
Colossus
Rhodes
Alsace Lorraine population grows by over 34000 in five years
The population of Alsace Lorraine has increased by more than 34 000 people within a five year span, reflecting regional demographic growth and migration trends amid postwar adjustments.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Better Than Ever Ehrichs Fashion Quarterly 1881
Ehrichs Fashion Quarterly for Fall 1881, largest issue with 120 pages illustrated with engravings. Divided into literature and fashion sections with Our Early Chair by Hope Ledyard, dressmaking lesson, tales and sketches, plus current fashions with prices in New York. Subscription 50 cents yearly or 15 cents per copy. publishers Edrich Bros, Eighth Ave and 24th St, New York.
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Ehrichs Fashion
Merita
Ealy
Hope Ledyard
New York
Edrich Broa
Eighth Avenue
Twenty Fourth St
Ballou's Magazine attracts careful reader attention in October issue
The October number of Ballou's Magazine promises Fresher articles vigorous stories and beautiful illustrations. Thames and Talbot Boston price one dollar fifty per year postpaid and fifteen cents per copy at news depots nationwide.
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Ballou
Thames & Talbot
Hawley Street
Boston
Maas
Convicted Coleman Sentenced to Two Years and Fine
Julius A. Coleman was convicted by the jury and sentenced to two years imprisonment and a $50.00 fine. A motion for a new trial was denied by the court, and the prisoner was transferred to the authorities to be sent to Jeffersonville.
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Iam
Julius A. Coleman
Jeffersonville
Purchaser Plans Business Block on Church Street
Mr Grovar Husnanos has purchased a lot on Church street east of the Vieta House and will erect a substantial business house as soon as materials can be obtained.
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Grovar Husnanos Haa
Church Street
Vieta
Long faces on streets mark President’s death rumor
Citizens mourn the President as widespread grief and sympathy spread. Local businesswise notes mention rentable shops and houses for big money, with calls for capital investment in Maple Avenue residences. Barrer of the Sun criticizes Prosser as Max Adler did. Grass seed demand rises due to dry weather destroying meadows. Cincinnati Cairo railroad could boost New Harmony trade. George and Cuaritz Forp rent 350 acres of Illinois wheat land to Tupase Stevens with fifteen teams driving work.
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Sex George
Cuaritz Forp
Illinois
Messrs. Tupase & Stevens
Willie Schnee: boy wounded by falling tree in Illinois
Willie Schnee, wounded by a falling tree in Illinois last week, remains alive at this writing though his injury is believed to be fatal.
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Willie Schnee
Illinois
Local Notes From Town and County
Mr James Sampson spends time building nests for birds pruning trees and cultivating flowers. Mr Wille Wilmoth noted as town’s most cheerful smileer. Clover threshing begins though yields and seed quality not as good as usual. Hutchison family left for Mt Carmel for temporary home. Witcoxen contracted for H N A railroad and another Illinois road. Hunters returning from Fox Island with game.
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James Sampson
Prosecution Dragged On In Posey County Rally Call
A Posey county notice denounces continued prosecutions in Lynn township and urges Republicans to ensure no guilty man escapes. The letter claims last fall’s political prosecutions were dropped by mutual consent and warns Democrats to prevent further duress while advocating peace with standpoints.
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Ense
Posey County
Lynn Township
Posey Cousty
Armstrong Reader and Ventriloquist to Perform Tomorrow
E C Date Armstrong, known as a leading reader in America, and ventriloquist, will present an entertainment at Institute Hall tomorrow evening. The performer is remembered by many for a previous appearance about five years ago.
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Geneva
Date Armstromg
Institute Hall
Armstrong
America
Dogs to be Thinned in New Harmony Tagging Time
A local observer notes New Harmony has many dogs for its size and predicts that tagging time will lead to thinning of the canine population. The remark implies upcoming enforcement or control measures by authorities.
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Harmony
Local Resident Visited Old Friends in Town
Mr. Joan PuLuyeraux Sr a longtime community member now living near Scottsville Wayne county has spent several days in town visiting old friends as part of a local social visit.
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Joan PuLuyeraux, Sr
Scottsville
Wayne County
Lil
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