Nebraska Bits From The Frontier County and Surrounding
A twelve year old boy is fatally mangled after a horse reared while a rope entangled him. John Wallace was arrested in Decatur for alleged seduction. the girl was recovered with her father, who then took her home. Bloomington reports a grand new shop building praised as “the finest and handsomest.” An extra passenger train will run Kansas City to Denver via Table Rock starting the 10th. Kearney canal contracts awarded to Thomas Price with further work likely to him. Nemaha county haymaking boosts value as corn ranges 40 to 50 cents a bushel. Otoe county lists fifteen divorce cases for the opening term. Doniphan seeks a flouring mill to spur enterprise. Walter Tyrrell, just released from the penitentiary, faces burglary charges. Reinstadt, insane from Cum ing county, to Lincoln with an iron river-ward trough plan. Regent Fifield moves Literary Notes to Crete for Doane College. Senator Van Wyck spoke at the Lancaster county fair. The M E conference held at Hastings with Bishop Merrill presiding and Rev. Geo W Wainright addressing the Bible society. The Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise visited Omaha en route to British Columbia. The Paxton hotel at Omaha opens, costing about 280000 total with ground and furniture. A self-inflicted death near Weeping Water follows years of illness and fits of insanity. A Seward national bank chartered for October 1. A Turkey Creek ranch dispute ends with possible weapon use. Columbus fair premiums total about 1200. Blacklaw is shot and killed by Becker in Table Rock. coroner to decide.
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Wm. Larve
Cambridge
Fronter County
John Wallace
Decatur
Bloomington
Kansas City
Denver
Table Rock
Kearney Canal
Thomas Price
Bennett
Brownville Granger
Nemaha County
Otoe County
Doniphan
Walter Tyrrell
Dawson County
Plum Creek
Tyrrell
Reinstadt
Cuming County
Lincoln
Missouri
Regent Fifield
Fairmont
Canada
Princess Louise
Queen Victoria
Omaha
British Columbia
Paxton
Kitchen Bros
Grand Central
Eckel & Mann
St. Joe
Sidney Smith
The Way of the World and News Notes Summary
News roundup with items on John Brown widow relief, New York labor demonstration, Yellow Fever reports, railroad battles over Colorado business, a Dublin reception for Mayor Harrison, and a Panama earthquake impact. Mentions Reeves near death by hydrophobia and Salida bank suspension affecting laborers. Also notes cattle , El Paso gold find and Denver opera house dedication.
CAPITAL NOTES ROUNDS AND MAHONE FEUDING
Public Printer Rounds and Senator Mahone clash over Virginia political assessments at the government printing office. Other items note Des Moines, Omaha, Topeka and Chicago speaking engagements by Loring. patent office receipts exceed expenditures. star route trials progress. remains of DeLong party to arrive. various political tallies and local crimes.
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Rounds
Senator Mahone
Mahone
Virginia
Government Printing Office
Loring
Agricultural Department
Des Moines
Omaha
Topeka
Chicago
Noted Dubuque man accused of repeated crimes over seven years
The article profiles Henry Brown of Dubuque Ia accused of multiple crimes over seven years including insurance fraud forgery and conspiracy to defraud insurers. His accomplice Hattie Sanborn aided in crimes. The piece notes his past indictments and a wife leaving him. It also mentions sundry unrelated items about Milwaukee Sundays and English newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brown
Dubuque
Iowa
Hel
Hattie Sanborn
Brown
Hampton
Kidney-Wort praised for organ health and gentle relief
A fragment discusses Kidney-Wort as a highly refined medicine for kidneys liver and bowels promising radical relief from diseases and a gentle systemic effect. It notes liquid and dry forms and contrasts with mid dling measures. The text also mentions the De Medici family Florence wealth and arts patrons. It ends with a children’s reading lesson and a Freddy’s rabbits fox image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Medicis
Florence
Freddy
Our Glorious Independence Burdock Blood Bitters Ad
An old style advertisement praising independence from ailments caused by indigestion and stomach issues. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a timely remedy and lists a price of 1 dollar.
Grave of Light-Horse Harry Lee at Dungennes Castle
A midwinter stroll reveals a ruinous Dungennes Castle with decayed walls and tangled vines. A raised grave marked Light-Horse Harry Lee, father of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, lies hidden among the overgrown site as companions reflect on the deceased and mourn in stoic fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee
Dungennes
Robi E. Lee
What She Would Do on the Rock Spring Log
A fragment shows two lovers on a log near the Rock spring. They speak of love and separation as an old bachelor interrupts with a wary remark. The scene ends with a whispered promise and an abrupt farewell exhortation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathélor
L B Williams & Son advertise state fair bargains
During the State Fair the firm promotes a vast stock of dry goods notions boots and shoes carpets boys suits and ladies cloaks. Manager L B Williams travels east to stock new arrivals and promises large assortments by fair opening. They highlight a boot and shoe department a carpet rug and curtain goods section and complete dry goods stock at low prices at Corner 15th and ??? Opposite Post Office Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Williams & Son
L. B. Williams
Atéck
Yan Uy
Nanery
Amd
Ciises Sone
Moe
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Werygye
Ireicers
Vis Lands and Bulld’gs
Woof
Vic Court
Fremont
Nator
Nebraska City
West Point
York
Wabhoo
Ter
David City
Osceola
Shputy
Nash von
Sores
Tveovof
Moe Fants
Lis OF
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J W Huffman
Prayjer
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Wy pBy Tatu Ac
R. G. Adams
Eastman
Pras Eaneet
Sorn
Erpayey
TNAL
Hekis
LAW
Wheeler, Law
Tary Public
Nebraska
Ion
Kyle
Antgeney
Ld & Co
King
Sven
Ling
Til Lenbender
atLaws
B. Dey
A M. Bittenbender
Attorneys-at-Law
St. Louis
Ften Medical Colleges
St.Louis
GU Veil
Nage
Malla Money
Pos Traan
Sara
St. Worles
Louis
Afo
T. Louis
Old Office
Physicians and Surgeons
S. O. Whaley
Nebrask
H. M. Mills, M. D
Offic
East Main Street
Geo P. Waller
Jefferson Medical’ S College
Philadelphia
Hawkye Street
Laxenberger
Leipsic
Madea
Qaceala Polk
C. Prl
Ahmond
Hotels
Commercial Hotel
W. A. Langworthy
J. F. Monson
Square
John. B. Mitchell
Polk
Bustington County
Ising Star Lodge
Osecola
W. F. Mitusr
N.G. I. F. Kerrey
Tuvenile Temple
U Presbyterian Church
M. Tracy
Eunion Jor
C. T
F. Reynolds
T. M. Bein
Adj
LF. Kerry, Com’r
A. Mower
Stromsburg
W. Tartar
J. B. Dey
Adj't
Ani
Eyre
Atchisén
St. Joseph
Carlin i
Wil Il
Potter
F Perceval Lowell
Pune
Its
Noumea
New Caledonia
Jfor
Toronto News
Prince Louis
Battenburg
Duke of Connaught
Egypt
Metropolitan Hotel
Cor. 12Th and
Douglas
Esceola Bank
Migkey, Nance
Morrill
Ceneral Banking Business
Irms
Urull
National Bank New York
D. MM Om
City Barber Shop
Fred. Blau
Thiumer Trils CO
Bock
Bowery
Nzy
Brown Medicine
MFO
Meyer Bros. 8 CO
Kanees City
Venice
Joe
C. Smith
Presi
Oliver
Nebraska Interests
Atkinson
Weeping Water
Ingerwisen
Seward
Sherwood
Turkey Creek
Silas Crop
James Baun
Baun
Columbus
Blacklaw
Table’ Rock
Becker
Nebraska Congressional
Wylie’s Opin
John Brown
New York
Alnaka
George R. Reeves
Texas House of Representatives
Salida
Col
Marine Hospital
Brownsville
Hannibal &St. Joseph
Gould
Union Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Saratoga
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Iowa Pool
Dublin
Harrison
Signal Service
Cubs
Chicago Exposition
Kansas
el Paso
Texas
Carga Mountains
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
W. L. Scott
Erie
London
Ben D'Or
Peoria, Sr
Emma Abbott Opera Company
Panama
Fort Brown
Matamoras
Edward S. Sanford
Adama Express Company
Western Union
Pine Ridge Agency
Dakota
McGillicuddy
Capital Notes
Patent Office
Col. Ingersoll
Guiteau
Ingersoll
Sherman
John M. Schofield
San Francisco
Irwin McDowell
Pacific
McDowell
Frank Howe
Post Office Department
Louisiana Lottery Company
Brewster
Wylie
DE Long
Lieut. DeLong
Otranto
JUDGE
B.H. Brewster
W. A. Cook
George Elias
W.W. Kerr
R. T. Merrick
A. M. Gibson
Sergeant Mason
Mason
Secretary of War
Swain
THE
Utah Commission
Interior Department
Utah
Vermont
Barstow
Eaton
Martin
Nevada
Eureka
Illinois Farmers’ Alliance
Galey
Lancaster
Howe
Nemaha
Weaver
Richardson
Dugas County
E. K. Valentine
Greenback
Hastings
Illinois
Springfield
John Palmer
Cameron
Land League
Pennsylvania
Cameron Republicans
A. K. McClure
Philadelphia Times
Arkansas
Hubbell
Michigan
St. Ignace
Edward Breinigg
Negaunee
J. A. Hubbell
Demgrees
Iui
Louis & Pacific
Cincinnati
Freman
Green
Mexico
Peck Line
Bismarck
Bivcrew
Harrisburg
Atste
Kate Corbin
Michigan Street
Bate
Allegheny City
Pas
James Collery
Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company
J. R. Sprague
Wm. McKay
Geo. McBride
John H. Flannagan
Montreal
Barnum
Bank Robierys
Merchant’s Bank
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Brave Bear
Yankton
Johnson
Fort Sully
Barber Boys
Officer Shepherd
Wadena
Forglehy
F. C. Reynolds
Pinkerton
Chemical National Bank of New York
H. A. Clay
Oak Point
Io Sna
Wabash, St
John H. Johnson
Danville
John E. Hatcher
Polie
Red Oak
McNeill
England
France
E. H. Perkins
Creek Center
N. Y
Callas
N.Y
Sapa
Weller
Chaucer
Edwe
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