Will of General Cameron probate lands and large bequests
The will of the late General Simon Cameron was admitted to probate in Harrisburg. Executors include Wayne McVeagh and J. Montgomery Forster. The estate, worth about 1.7 million dollars, places the Donegal estate to Senator Cameron with future transfer to his son James McCormick Cameron, while other bequests fund hospitals, churches, and family trusts. The will, dated October 2, 1886 with a 1889 codicil, specifies numerous legacies including property and cash to relatives and institutions.
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Cameron
Simon Cameron
Wayne McVeagh
J. Montgomery Forster
John H. Weiss
Donegal
James McCormick Cameron
Front Street
Severe Wayne McVeagh
S. H. Chauvenet
David Watts
Janet Cameron
General Cameron
Simon B. Cameron
Simon Cameron Burnside
Burnside
Hoffman Farm
Lancaster County
Barnhart Farm
Center County
Simon
Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg
Young Men’s Christian Association
Allvay
James Duffy
Marietta
German Reformed Church
Maytown
John Campbell
Old Donegal Church
Harris Park
Bobbs
Indianapolis
Jet Cameron
Eron
Holdeman
MacVeagh
Senator Cameron
James MM. Cameron
Prohibition Group Forms League Says No License Judge
The Prohibitory Amendment Association in Greensburg met at the Court House to consider nominating a President Judge for both districts. John D. Gill was named chairman in Speigel's absence and the group planned to seek views from McConnell and Doty before naming a candidate. The convention then named J R Spiegel as their candidate, with Zweifel illness clouding his acceptance. Rev Howard Wilson of Mt. Pleasant was elected to head the temperance committee amid ongoing debates.
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Greensburg
Prohibitory Amendment Association
Court House
John D. Gill
Speigel
Amendment League
Messrs. McConnell
Doty
J. R. Spiegel
Spi Isala
Howard Wilson
Mt. Ets
Vad
Government sets committee size on royal marriage allowances
In the House of Commons Sir W H Smith moved to make the Allowances Committee for Prince Albert Victor and Princess Victoria 23 members. Dillwyn proposed 25 with no Radicals. Smith urged fair representation. Gladstone supported Smiths plan. Bradlaugh opposed Dillwyns amendment. Dillwyns amendment defeated 105 to 0.
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House of Commons
W. H. Smith
Prince Albert Victor
Wales
Victoria
Prussia
Dillwyn
Smith
Gladstone
Mr. Smith
Bradlaugh
Dillyas
V. Dill
Deserted camp and skirmish near Wady Halfa
Advices report Colonel Wodehouse's cavalry finding an enemy camp deserted save for dying civilians. A picket from the Sinth battalion was killed, and no reinforcements had yet passed Wady Halfa. Egyptian forces reached Aden last night and engaged near the bank as Dervishes fought for water, suffering heavy losses alongside Egyptians.
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Caro
Wodehouse
Sinth
Wady Halfa
Adendan
Indians Press Grievances Over Land Loss At Council
A council heard White Ghost Drifting Ghost and Bull Ghost plead for fair treatment as native lands diminished and reservations shrank. Gov Foster Major Warner and Gen Crook spoke on Covatem act promises, while chiefs feared loss of influence and delayed tribal unity over the bill. Prospects for the three fourths vote remain uncertain as factions endure.
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White Ghost
Drifting Ghost
Bull Ghost
Foster
Major Warner
General Crook
Alfred Post sues over creditors claim to property
Alfred Post, former head of the Freight Claim Bureau, files a Superior Court bill against Francis A. Riddle alleging deception over his private stable and vehicles valued at about 20000 dollars. Post seeks an injunction, an accounting, and recovery of assets withheld from creditors.
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Alfred Post
Chicago
Freight Claim Bureau
Post
I. N. Stiles
General Stiles
Superior Court
Francis A. Riddle
Home Insurance
Mr. Post
Riddie
Riddle
Cure Of Worst Eczema With CuTICURA Remedies
A parent credits the CuTICURA Remedies with curing his daughter from a severe eczema that covered her body after doctors and medical college treatments failed. He details the prolonged illness, expenses, and ultimate relief, urging others to seek the same treatment and offering to affidavit the cure.
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H. Af. Krueger
Chateau
Ewing Avenues
Chas
B. Bruno
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