Arizona Duel Fought Near Sonora Ended with Death
Ex Lieutenant Colonel BCAR H. Ber writes from Tucson, October 12, 1885, recounting a February 1884 duel on the Sonora line between Confederate Colonel Allen and Dill of New York. Both fired at 20 paces. Dill died within minutes and Allen was wounded. Ber defends Allen’s conduct and calls for publication of a full account.
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Bcar H. Ber
Tenth Illinois Cavalry
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A. T
Smooth-faced world woman on marriages and men
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader quotes a worldly woman claiming that many young men are not marriage minded preferring carefree lives. She argues divorce court trends influence, but asserts that cautious men will later seek suitable wives, signaling a matrimonial millennium.
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Local Notices Promote Goods and Services Across City
An old time newspaper fragment lists varied offerings: Red Star Cough Care claims no narcotics yet cures with a 25 cent price, L Eisner advertises over coats at New York prices for 30 days, Chavez Morin Mateu will run a stock yard commission business on South Flores Street, Mrs Rouvant’s millinery stock sold at sacrifice with a real sale, an experienced milliner present.
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Young suspects flee after alley candy raid on Alamo plaza
Officer Massey chased two youths, a 10 year old boy and 12 year old girl, who attacked a white boy on Alamo plaza, knocked him down and stole his candy. The pair escaped into a house, eluding pursuit after a search of the premises.
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Santa Gets Ready as Christmas Stockings Go On Sale
The Chicago Sun highlights stocking preparations for Christmas with imagery of St Nick and his sleigh. Harry L. Fowler displays a fine selection of ladies dressing cases and toilet articles at his drug store, promising cheaper holiday goods for shoppers.
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