Explosion of a Lamp Claims Three Lives in North Carolina
A lamp explosion in a Rutherfordton household killed Mrs Dixon and her two children while the father was away in Shelby. The mother died after rescue attempts and the house burned with the bodies to be brought to Charlotte for burial. A local heroic entry by Alex MacEntyre saved one child. Separately, an epidemic of burglaries in Busipyepon, Pa, sees a well organized gang commit seven break-ins in one night. burglars at a Port residence threaten residents with revolvers as they loot a room before a fire sparked by a lamp forces them to flee.
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Charlotte
X. C
D. F. Hazen
Fust
Thomas Dixon
Moutherfordton
N. C
Dixon
Alex MacEntire
Busipyepon
George A. Port
J.B. Wilson
Clay
Sherpsburg
Dr. Kings
Grippe
Robert Barber
Cooksport
Garrett & Pearce’s
Walter &Hudy
Mt. Airy Cruze
The Social World and Select Dance Report
A surprise party was held at Mr C C Blentiinger s residence east of the city last evening with a group of local young ladies and gentlemen attending They traveled in Hor ace Zacharias excursion wagones and enjoyed a pleasant evening A select dance given by the United Steam Fire Engine Co at the hall last night was very successful with younger members participating.
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C. C. Blentiinger
Horace Zacharias
United Steam Fire Engine Co
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Relief and Taste
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant effective remedy for colds headaches and constipation. Claims quick action produced only from healthy ingredients and urges against substitutes. Lists 50c and 1 bottle sizes and stockist notes from California FIG SYRUP CO San Francisco New York and Albany addresses.
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Bend
Galifornia Fig Syrup CO
Sah
Francisco
Cal
Aquiofrie
District Politics Stir in Uproar Over Local Appointments
In Washington D C on March 15 political factions within the District Democracy clash over office appointments. The contested posts include marshal, recorder of deeds, register of wills, and district attorney, with the recorder position noted for attracting Afro American interest since a colored appointee eight years ago.
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Sueses
Tex Wawa
Pe Wasmetos
D.C
Recorder of Deeds
Register of Wills
City Post Office
District Attorneyship
Georgetown
Congress
Cleveland
E. B. Osy
Hay
Methodist University
Enleytown Road
Asbury
William Arthur
Old Country
Episcopal Cathedral
Connecticut Avenue
Senate
Naval University
Naval Observatory
New York Avenue
White House
Airs
Sarah Termehle
Geo. W. Utermehle
Lutheran Home For
Mira. Utermehle
Washington Kennel Club
Howard J. Schneider
U.S. Supreme Court
Schneider
W. E. Parsons
A Sign of Spring The Bicycle Resumes the Season
The article notes cyclists returning to riding as spring approaches with many taking up the sport again. It warns beginners to pace themselves, build mileage gradually, and avoid early overexertion, while predicting more riders and growing utility of cycling for business as leisure interest increases.
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Cesson
Improvements at McMurray Packing Co Fronting West All Saints
The McMurray Packing Co is making extensive grounds and building improvements on the West All Saints street factory. A new commodious shed spans nearly the yard depth from All Saints to South streets and is forty feet wide. Internal upgrades aim to ease material and product handling, with completion before the packing season. Output is expected to greatly exceed last year.
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McMurray Packing Co
All Saints Street
Brock
All Saints
South Streets
The Sick Governor Brown Improves Amid Busy Times
The report notes Governor Brown is much better and rapidly improving. It mentions Tas Naws as a business bringer and the Job Prating office, touting services for a wide range of people. References a famous pain cure for rheumatism sold at 25 cents and 4s for a flag, with some garbled terms and prices.
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Brown
Goa
I Neural
Lumbago
Costa
Bremer Bros
Iowa Newspaper Subscribers Face Fraud Provisions
A 19th century notice explains subscriber duties for newspapers under unsettled payment terms. It states that those who do not object to continued delivery, or fail to inform publishers of cancellation, may incur liability. Courts recognize refusal to receive papers as possible fraud, and prepaid subscribers must notify on end of term to avoid charges. Postal law now empowers publishers to arrest for fraud in unpaid continuations.
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Lowa
SIRE AT GRACEHAM A WAREHOUSE AND RESIDENCE BURNED
Fire at Graceham destroyed the warehouse attached to Edward Boller's store and his residence, with contents lost. Henry Weiler's house also burned but most items saved aside from beds. Graceham lacked a water supply, delaying outside aid from Mechanicstown. Losses run to several thousand dollars. Boller's insured for 800 and Weiler's insured through Royal Fire Insurance.
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Edward Boller
Graceham
Boller
Henry Weiler
Mechanicstown
Carroll County Fire Insurance Company
Dir Weller
Royal Fire Insurance Company
County correspondence from Ladierburg March II
Eliza Laura Fogel returns home from Frederick visit. A.D. Birely and sons enlarge store room. Union Chapel held Lord's Supper at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Sermon topics included Almost persuaded and Unpardonable sin. J A Koons moved to brother RL Koons brick dwelling. later to Baltimore for business. William Leather and Mrs. Leather visited J A Haugh. Pleasant Hill notes Cramer visits, spectacles business, Smith sells property to Clabaugh and moves to Ceresville. Geo. Flickinger makes baskets. Bostioni digs a dairy cave. Eyler sale large. Bostion and Mrs. Cramer visit Working. Roads bumpy from melting snow. John Clabsugh improving house shutters. Mt. St. Marys: roads passable. Charles Boyling visiting from Reading. Meeting to protest removal of Dr. Troxel postmaster. petitions to be drawn. Some favor abolition of party silver. Philip Crefton, aged 83, dies of pneumonia.
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Union Chapel
J A. Koons
RL. Koons
Baltimore
William Leather
Utica
J. A. Haugh
Pleasant Hill
C. Cramer
Banover
Walkershille
Frederick Smith
Wm. Clabaugh
Middleburg
Smith
Ceresville
Shriner
Geo. Flickinger
Jacob Bostioni
Benjamin Eyler
Bostion
Cramer
John Clabsugh
Philip Crefton
Ith
Allcock's Porous Plaster and Rheumatism Cure Claim
Deceptive claims warn against weaker plasters and tout Allcock's Plaster as the only reliable chest and shoulder relief. Includes testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing rheumatism in three days and notes 50 cent bottles sold by Garrett & Pearro. Mentions piles and bowel issues.
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James Lambert
New Brungwick
Garrett & Pearro Druggista
The Farmers Season Brings Winter Work and Plans
Farmers prepare for sowing clover seed in coming weeks and plowing in fallow ground as dry weather allows. March oats and March seeding advised, sheep breeding underway, and hay shortages feared with high prices ahead. Many haul manure, repair fences, and clear fields while winter lingers.
Literary Societies Forum Debates Office Efficiency Preference
One of the season’s best ubla meetings last night featured a debate on whether efficiency should influence appointments. Negative victory awarded by judges Hammond Cr ner and Albert Gilson. committee for an early banquet formed. Next meeting set with literary program and debates led by local dignitaries.
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Ubla
W.H. Purnell
A. Dorsey Etchison
B. F. Helch
G. F. Goodell
Hammond Crner
Albert Gilson
W. H. Nicodemus
C. F. Goodell
Dorsey Etchison
John
Newman
H. DB. Etchison
J. S. Newman
Independent Hotel Company to mark 75th anniversary
A meeting of the Independent Hotel Company will be held tonight to hear the committee of arrangements report for the 75th anniversary. City hotels prepare to receive visiting firemen and friends, with expectations of a large number of attendees.
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Independent Hotel Company
Committee of Arrangements
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the Daily News
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Newa
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National Capies
Ladierburg
Eliza Laura Fogel
Frederick
Whearan Allcock
Allcock
Reeckans
Devildiss
Tradelphia, Md
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Penn
P. P. Krwarp
Garrett & Pearre
Draggistein
Kemp
John F. Jones
Edom
Tex
B.W. Baldwin
Carmelville,Tenn
R. Schmalhausen
Diuggist
Charleston
Ill
G. Green
Woodbury
New Jersey
U. S.A
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Ruby
Themse Buckley
Troy
Winn C. Beary
Yererite
S.C
Mann
Ronler Specific Co
Atlanta
B. Patrick ST. Fredseick, MD
Doll Brothers
G. J. Doll & Son
Cail
Frederick Stove House
D. Thomas &C
East Patrick St
Serre Sys SA
Singh
Kelier & de Lashmutt
Qffice
East Patrice SF
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W. J. Douglas
Deaglan Brockton
Mass
WR. Yeakle
Grand Rapids
W. H. B. Etchison
Fidelity
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Frederick, MD
Orphea
Gautschi
Gautschi & Sons,en ekestenLs
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Sorkh Market Street
M. Steiff
Jeldly - EM
E. A. Thomas
MM USA
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G. H. Sedgwick
Dealas
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