Damaging Storms Ravage Croton Area and Nearby Towns
A severe storm yesterday damaged Croton Lake area properties owned by Wola A Reynolds and Littell grain holdings. A farm building burned with two horses killed. two men were prostrated but recovered. Stephen S Marshall residence struck causing about 300 dollars damage. An electric ball exploded near Mrs Marshall and Mrs J W Mulls. Reports place the storm across Waurax and New Glasgow with strong thunder and heavy rain.
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Stephen S. Marshall
Marshall
J. W. Mulls
Waurax
New Glasgow
Alex‘ter McDonald
Ave
Terrible Ride on a Bronco Frights Plains Traveler
A young Englishman, Henry Burbank, 30, from Portsmouth, is rescued after being dragged across the plains by a bronco for six days from May 27 to June 3. He recovers and plans retaliation with support from Douglass land and cattle men near Bonsand's ranch. Local details place the event in Nebraska's unorganized territory, with ties to the Ogallala region.
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Orana
M. Bonssand
Teortliws
Cra
Nebraska
Les Traha
K. Ze
Theury Burbank
Riskigan
Paimouth
Wilson
Electric Bitters touted as cure for numerous ailments
A dubious testimonial claims Electric Bitters instantly cure liver inactivity bile ducts jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary disorders. The seller promises full satisfaction or money back, with bottles sold by Garrett & Steela Tae.
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Garrett & Steela Tae
To Mothers Dr Fahrney’s Teething Syrup Ad
Pure teething syrup for babies claiming no opium or morphine. Promotes relief of crying grips and teething discomfort. Produced by D Fahrney & Son in Hagerstown Maryland with druggists selling at 20 cents May 22.
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Dr. Fahrney
D. Pahrney & Son
Hagerstown
Campaign Notes From Various Sections
Campaign notes describe Judge Shurman’s arrival in Columbus and speech denying candidacy for president while hinting he may be urged to accept the nomination in Chicago. Reports cover Democratic leaders, Cleveland and Hendricks support, Irish opposition, and possible Blaine alignment.
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Shurman
Columbus
Ohio
Chisago
Chicago
Cleveland
Hendricks
Wien
Bayard
Democratic Party
Congressional Committee
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Ge . Cleveland
New York
Has
Connecticut
Comamites
H “Ks
Blaine
Logan
Reform Club
Tele- Massa
Sassatra
Greenback
Gen
Butler
Hicherto
Sef
Clevelam
Hasted
Troy
Samuel Morris
Common Corneil
W. C. Cozler
Jno
A. Fitzgerald
P. E. Fennelly
John Welly
Tamiany
Utica
Kelly
Tammany
George C. Jones
New York Greenback State Committee
A Wanderer’s Tour Through Liberty and Johnsville
A first person reminiscence recounts wandering through towns near Liberty and Johnsville. The narrator bemoans finding nothing to do, dodging gas and turnpike tolls, and encountering local characters including Mayor Bartgis and ex sheriff Sweadie. The piece ends with a pledge to support the Chicago nominee and notes on railroad prospects and political loyalties.
Jefferson Items July 1884 Notes and Local News
Local miscellany lists church notices and sermons in Jefferson including communion at the Methodist church next Sunday. Road conditions note a rough stretch beyond Jefferson to the limestone pike near Frederick. Residents Cora Whip and Rev Scott Norris are mentioned with travels and sermons. Local industry reports threshers engines and farm tools purchases. Willowdale baseball club thanks supporters after a festival. Democrats comment on Chicago nominations. No preaching at Reformed church next Sunday due to Rev N H Skyles visiting Pennsylvania. United Cornet Band buys uniforms. Rev W H Settlemeyer returns and will lead services. Methodist festival continues. May Smith of Adamstown visiting. Flag raised in front of store. Fout and Tabler visiting Geo W Crum, M D. Reported by Harry Lewis.
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Jefferson
Limestone
Frederick
Cora Whip
Baltimore
Lutherville
Scott Norris
Henry Sulser
Alexander Hemp
Willowdale Baseball Club
Chicago
Reaper
N. H. Skyles
Pennsylvania
Reformed Church
United Cornet Band
W. H. Settlemeyer
Misa May Smith
Adamstown
Hiram Smith
W. H. Myers
Mr. Fout
Mr. Tabler
Your City
Geo. W. Crum
M. D
Harry Lewis
Excited Thousands Trust Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption
Across the land crowds praise Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and colds, claiming it cures coughs, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, hoarseness, and throat or lung ailments. Trial bottles free at Gaurott & Steele, large size $1.00. Also Croft’s White Oil for rheumatism and Croft’s Celery and Chamomile Bitters. Shiloh’s Vitalizer advertised as cure for indigestion and dizziness. Flour sacks offered at reduced prices. Williamson & Co sells these remedies.
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Dr. King
Gaurtrott & Steele's
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Borray
M. I. Vartan
Yee Lee
Wesov Thor
Matteson
Seoult
Iy Wilhamen & Ca
Henry Cabot Lodge
Druid Hill
Col
Odom
Jo. Blank
Liberty
Johnsville
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Squire Corner
Ham
Aaron Vanerhill
Citizens’ Gas Company
Hokey
Fred. J. Nelwun
Bartgis
Mt. Pleasant
Taylor
Roderick
Sweadie
Strasburger
Mitc
Ell
Frank Norwood
Ilitzelberger
Union Ridge
Pipe Creek
York
Potomac River
Wheeling
Penitentiary
Johnaville
Johville
Johnsvile
Middletown
Waultsville
Mason and Dixon’s
Blank
Croft
Steiner Bros
Steiner Brow
Shiloh
Williamson & Co
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