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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
3
European tale of Edward Langworthy and Mildred Long Langworthy ends after a prolonged breach of promise case. Langworthy faced alimony and fled abroad, while Mildred, deep in debt, wrote letters seeking reconciliation. A Paris Grand Hotel tragedy followed with both reportedly dying in sorrow and a suicide note left behind.
In a terse remark, Langworthy told police commissary he was disgusted with life, reflecting a troubled state as investigations continued.
Pastor H C Schleuter of Immanuel German Reformed Church Baltimore and his congregation resist Consolidated Street Railway workmen who tried to lay a curve before the church. In rain the minister sat blocking ground, a laborer fought him, a chair was broken and his hand struck. Police were not asked to arrest until Schleuter sought a warrant, which was not issued. He and allies defended the spot all day and he plans a lawsuit for damages.
Report from Spokane recounts a jewelry shop burglary where thieves took many items but left valuable opals untouched. The stones are described as durable and appearing luckier than cheaper goods, suggesting opals may be burglary resistant.
Bardstown correspondence explains that the Rowan homestead known as Federal Hill near Bardstown, built in 1795 as one of Kentucky’s first brick houses, housed Stephen Collins Foster while he wrote My Old Kentucky Home. The estate later passed to Mrs Madge Rowan Frost.
The Philadelphia Times spearheads a drive to present Admiral Schley with a gold and diamond edged sword finished in 18 carat gold for his victory in the Spanish American War. Subscriptions pour in nationwide, with a ceremonial presentation slated in Philadelphia after Christmas.
A ceremonial sword features a large fire opal set in a hilt for October and a damascened inscription honoring Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. The blade bears a portrait of the echooleil and a scene of the men who stood behind the guns at Santiago, with Philadelphia and Pennsylvania daughters of the sailors surrounding the tribute.
The passage quotes a gentle faced man and a neighbor about curious child questions and memory of past times. It notes math style musings and a German oculist's claim that magnifying glasses protect against myopia citing watchmakers as evidence.
D. M. Murrow of Wood Green London made a postage stamp map of England and Wales in two months. The collection, begun at seven, is valued at 200 guineas and contains 2139 stamps with no two alike, the coast and inland regions shown in contrasting colors.
An old advertisement asserts deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists J Cheney & Co Toledo and Ball’s Family Pills for sale by druggists.
Ohio removes its first iron bridge built in 1851 over Sault Creek on the Central Ohio division of the Baltimore and Ohio Road in Muskingum County. The 71 foot Bollman deck truss bridge with plate girders was designed by Bollman, chief engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad construction.
Dialog excerpt shows Mrs. Hiram Daly and Mrs. Riverside Rives discussing housekeeping plans. Rives explains her servant is back after failing to find a girl as she had hoped, adding a bite of humor to the exchange.
A proverb-like remark notes that a wise woman can accept praise with a smile and quickly forget it, illustrating restraint and humility in social interactions.
Ladies suffering menstrual headaches are advised in this ad to seek Coat's Headache Capsules for instant relief. The copy promotes buying at druggists and humorously suggests avoiding a long walk before breakfast.
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